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𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤. 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭? 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞? 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤.

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Celebrating our certifications under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, T Newman Hire Ltd is pleased to report the successful completion of our annual ISO audits. These successes highlight our constant commitment to provide in every sphere of our activities quality, sustainability, and safety. Chief Operating Officer Paul Brothwood of T Newman Hire Ltd said, "The audit results this year reflect the diligence and dedication our staff brings to upholding the best standards. Positive results all around confirm our dedication to ongoing development and the effectiveness of our combined management systems. Conducted by Citation ISO Certification, our most recent audits turned up 35 positive observations and no nonconformities. From upholding environmental standards to guaranteeing the health and safety of our team and customers, this extraordinary result emphasises the strong procedures we have followed. The auditors praised T Newman Hire Ltd's proactive attitude to...

PRINCE2: Moving with the times

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PRINCE2 has stood the test of time as an essential component of project management. Its transition from rigid origins to a flexible, adaptive methodology reflects not only changes in the framework but also shifts in how industries such as construction approach complexity. As a PRINCE2 Practitioner and COO in the construction industry, I’ve seen its transformative effects first-hand. The evolution of PRINCE2 — from its inception to its current iteration — shows how project management methodologies must evolve to remain effective in dynamic environments. Modern PRINCE2 places a much greater emphasis on flexibility, which has made it far more practical for industries like mine. I discovered this firsthand when I implemented PRINCE2 in our construction operations. Tailoring is no longer a suggestion but rather a key component of the framework. This is especially evident in how modern PRINCE2 enables project managers to tailor its principles to the scope and complexity of the task at hand. ...

Reflections on ITIL: From Fundamental Ideas to Modern Practices

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As the COO of a construction company and an ITIL4 Practitioner, I’ve experienced how foundational ITIL concepts shape daily operations and the overall business framework, particularly in a dynamic and high-stakes industry like construction. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), which originated in the 1980s, began as a method for bringing consistency to IT management. Today, ITIL4 focuses on flexibility, incorporating Agile and DevOps principles, making it applicable beyond traditional IT environments. ITIL began with a focus on control. The structured approach emphasised documentation, standardisation, and repeatability, all of which are necessary for consistent IT service management. Back then, it was all about minimising risk through rigid processes, and it was heavily centralised. While that approach was effective at the time, it was often slow and rigid, particularly when applied outside of IT. The most recent ITIL4 framework, however, emphasises collaboration and ...