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ALLPM

AllPM is a portal site for Project Managers. It offers articles and advice on the subject and features job listings and a forum.

http://www.allpm.com/static.html

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American Academy of Project Management

A Global Board of Standards which issues Project Management Certification to qualified professionals.

http://www.projectmanagementcertification.org/

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APM Group Limited

UK-based organization dedicated to advancing the science of project management and the professional development of project managers.

http://www.apmgroup.co.uk

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Association of Cost Engineers (UK)

This Association promotes Cost Engineering as a recognised discipline of engineering technology, and provides means of developing, exchanging and disseminating standards, methods and data relating to Cost Engineering and recognised standards of attainment in the practice of Cost Engineering

http://www.acoste.org.uk/2001/webpages/index.htm

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Association of Project Management(UK)

The APM is an international Project Management professional body. The information packed website is a valuable resource to its 14,000 plus members and regular visitors alike.

http://www.apm.org.uk/

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Association of the Advancement of Cost Engineering International

This international organisatin also promotes cost engineering standards and certification.

http://www.aacei.org/

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Australian Institute of Project Management

This Australian body works towards project management being recognised as the preferred process to achieve objectives at all levels in industry, government and the wider Australian community.

http://www.aipm.com.au/html/

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Batavia Werf

Batavia Werf is a traditional shipyard in Lelystad, The Netherlands. Since 1985 over 200 young people have been involved in the reconstruction of the VOC-merchantman Batavia. The shipyard is now working on the reconstruction of a 17th Century Dutch admiralty warship, The Seven Provinces, using traditional construction methods.

http://www.bataviawerf.nl/en/index.html

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Best Practice

The UK's definitive source of official and regulatory information. Providing of products on and off line which guide businesses and individuals through the maze of regulation and compliance.

http://www.get-best-practice.co.uk/ppmProducts.aspx

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BIW PlanWeaver

The official website for BIW PlanWeaver, a Technology Partner of ASTA. PlanWeaver is a powerful application used to optimise complex processes.

http://www.planweaver.com/

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BPPM

The essential exhibition for all professionals seeking to optimise performance through project, programme and resource managment.

http://www.bppm.com/

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Brad Appleton's Software Project Management Links

A host of useful links and project management documentation. Presented in a no-frills 'dawn of the internet' style.

http://www.cmcrossroads.com/bradapp/links/sw-proj-mgmt-links.html

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British Computer Society

Established in 1957, the British Computer Society (BCS) is the leading body for those working in IT. The BCS has more than 50,000 members in over 100 countries.

http://www.bcs.org/

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Cadstation Solutions PTY

Australia's Asta Powerproject distribution partner.

http://www.powerproject.com.au

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Cala Homes

Cala homes use Asta Powerproject as the standard planning software tool used throughout their five homes businesses. Designing and creating the finest homes in the best locations, CALA offer the highest standards of homes that respect and reflect people's lifestyles.

http://www.cala.co.uk/

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Canon Localisation Services

Canon Localisation Services has implemented Asta Teamplan and Asta Timesheet to help manage the adaptation and translation of software products for internal and external clients.

http://www.astadev.com/case_studies/short/canon_short.asp

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Carole Nash

Insurance specialist, Carole Nash, has implemented Asta Teamplan across its IT division to manage an average of 90 projects at a time. Already, the company is reporting 50% saving in time as a result of the implementation.

http://www.carolenash.com

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Center for International Project & Program Management

CIPPM is an international association and center of advanced communication, research, and learning for professional project managers and those interested in project management. CIPPM exists to serve, support, and advance project and quality management which serves society, including public and private business, politics, and social.. Founded 1987, CIPPM is a non-profit organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States) at the University of Michigan, currently serving 6900 members, affiliates, and sponsors internationally.

http://www.iol.ie/~mattewar/CIPPM/

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Chartered Institute of Builders, UK

With over 43,000 members worldwide the CIOB a professional body for managers in the built enviornment.

http://www.ciob.org.uk/home

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Client Vision

France (Paris) Asta Powerproject Distribution partner.

http://www.astadev.fr

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CMS

CMS Contractor, the full construction management suite incorporating Land Appraisal / Estimating / Scanning / Valuations / Subcontract management / Purchase management / Contract sales / Contract management and more all fully integrated to Asta Powerproject.

http://www.cmssoftwaresystems.com

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Computer Weekly

ComputerWeekly.com is a dedicated, interactive portal, designed to help IT professionals and resellers meet the challenges of the New Economy. ComputerWeekly.com offers users a mixture of the best business and technical journalism available in the UK, alongside some of the best independent analysis and thinking on technology, strategy and careers.

http://www.computerweekly.com/Home/Default.aspx

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Comunico s.r.l.

The Asta Powerproject Reseller for Italy.

http://www.powerproject.it

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Construction Industry Computing Association

The Construction Industry Computing Association is dedicated to promoting the effective use of information technology in the construction industry.

http://www.cica.org.uk

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Cyril Sweett

Construction project management and consulting firm, Cyril Sweett, use Asta Powerproject to co-ordinate contractors and communicate plans and progress to clients. Cyril Sweett is one of the UK’s leading providers of construction cost management, project management and consulting advice. The company has been involved in many landmark projects including Bluewater Shopping centre, HM Treasury and the Royal Opera House.

http://www.cyrilsweett.com/about_us/worldwide_network.htm

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Dave W Farthing's Software project management

Dave W Farthing's Software Project Management page contains advice and links to all kinds of information about managing software development projects

http://www.comp.glam.ac.uk/pages/staff/dwfarthi/projman.htm

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Debut Services

Debut Services is a joint venture between Bovis Lend Lease and Babcock Support Services, which provides construction, refurbishment and maintenance services.

http://www.debutservices.com/

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Denmark, Asta Powerproject

Asta Powerproject Denmark

http://www.powerproject.dk

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Desenco Group

Facilities management consultancy, Desenco Group, has implemented Asta Teamplan and Asta Timesheet to track consultants’ utilisation rates across five business divisions. (site is in German).

http://www.desencogroup.com/

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Eagle Technology

New Zealand Asta Powerproject & Asta Teamplan Distribution partner.

http://www.powerproject.co.nz

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Effective Project Management and Project Implementation

This web-based Project management guide discusses Effective Project Management and Operations Management Projects.

http://www.effectiveprojectmanagement.com/index.php

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Fornax Solutions

Canada Asta Powerproject Reseller.

http://www.powerproject.ca

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Foster and Partners

World-renowned architecture practice, Foster and Partners, manages the workload of around 300 professionals using Asta Powerproject. The system is also used to ‘forward plan’ staffing for upcoming projects.

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/

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Gantthead - advice for project managers

Gantthead is a community site offering advice and support to IT professionals, focusing on project management.

http://www.gantthead.com

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George Wimpey UK

One of Britain's largest housebuilders, completing over 14,500 homes each year. At the forefront of the industry in health and safety, build quality, customer service and satisfaction. George Wimpy uses ASTA's project management technology.

http://www.georgewimpey.co.uk/

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HBG Construction

HBG is one of the UK's leading construction services organisations. Offering a unique, integrated service which covers a huge range of developments, whatever the scale, complexity or industry sector. HBG use ASTA Powerproject with great success.

http://www.hbgc.co.uk

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Housebuilder

Housebuilding magazine, featuring articles and news from the world of housebuilding.

http://www.house-builder.co.uk/

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Huberplan

Austrian Asta Powerproject Reseller.

http://www.huberplan.at/

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Info Goal

Project managment community website.

http://www.infogoal.com/pmc/pmcswr.htm

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INS E Solutions LTD

Asta Powerproject Distribution partner, India.

http://www.infotecindia.com

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Institute of Architects

The Royal Institute of British Architects, with 30,000 members, exists to further the cause of architecture in politics and culture, in the UK and internationally.

http://www.architecture.com

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Institute of Project Management of Ireland

The Institute of Project Management of Ireland was founded in 1989 to help individuals and organisations in both the public and private sectors to develop a knowledge of and high-quality capability in Project Management and to provide a focal point and mechanism for the development and promotion of Project Management in Ireland on a professional basis.

http://www.projectmanagement.ie

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International Project Management Association

The IPMA (International Project Management Association) is a non-profit Swiss registered organisation whose membership is comprised primarily of national project management associations throughout the world.

http://www.ipma.ch

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International Reasearch Network on Organizing by Projects

Very brief text about the company and possible our connection.

http://www.irnop.org

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Jobcentre Plus

A massive investment of over £2 billion is being made to upgrade Jobcentre Plus offices throughout the UK. The programme is being managed using Asta Powerproject as the central enterprise project management system, with progress capture using Asta Siteprogress and client reporting via an extranet.

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/

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Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke has standardised on Asta Powerproject as its project, cost and resource management tool of choice. It is used by approximately 130 planners across the organisation.

http://www.laingorourke.com

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Lane4

Lane4 is a leading Global Performance Development Consultancy with a unique heritage based on elite sporting and commercial achievement, combined with an unparalleled understanding of the psychology of human performance.

http://www.lane4.co.uk

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Lockheed Martin Space Systems

Asta Powerproject is used by the planning team at Lockheed Martin, Louisiana, to schedule the manufacture of the External Tank of the NASA Space Shuttle. The team can now complete the scheduling process within days – rather than weeks.

http://www.cutandpasteableurl.com

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Mace

Mace used Asta Powerproject to ensure that Millennium project, the London Eye, was constructed by 31 December 1999. The powerful rescheduling capabilities within Asta Powerproject helped keep the project on track despite a last minute problem with the uplift of the wheel to its final vertical position.

http://www.mace.co.uk

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Managing Construction Projects

This book helps construction practitioners who want to extend and develop their ability to manage their projects as a cohesive and integrated whole, and for those students on masters courses who are training in those capabilities.

http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/winch/default.htm

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Manufacturing Computer Solutions

Community website and guide for UK manufactures featuring news and articles relating to IT.

http://www.mcsolutions.co.uk

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Michael Greer

An idiosyncratic list of links to other web sites relating to the field of project management.

http://www.michaelgreer.com/links.htm

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NavisWorks Jetstream

NavisWorks Jetstream is one of our technology partners. NavisWorks JetStream gives access for all stakeholders to navigate, communicate and collaborate on 3D design models regardless of file size or format; offering a reliable way to challenge, check, mark-up and share the detailed 3D design.

http://www.navisworks.com

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New Civil Engineer

Civil engineering information on the internet. Including live news from across the construction industry; innovations and ideas; a massive archive of articles from leading magazines including New Civil Engineer; company and product directories; the latest jobs and much more

http://www.nceplus.co.uk/

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NG Bailey & Co

Leading mechanical and electrical contractor, NG Bailey & Co, has standardised on Asta Powerproject for its project and resource management requirements. The system is used to plan, track and control projects, resources and costs across the company.

http://www.ngbailey.co.uk/

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Nicholson McBride

Business psychology consultancy, Nicholson McBride, has implemented Asta Teamplan and Asta Timesheet to plan the workload of its consultants across multiple projects.

http://www.nicholsonmcbride.com/home/

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North Midland Construction

North Midland Construction Asta Powerproject is used in NMC's Civil Engineering Division to plan and manage tenders, execute plans, resolve project overruns and improve the collection and use of management information....more

http://www.northmid.co.uk/

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Northgate Information Solutions plc

Leading IT services company, Northgate Information Solutions (formerly Hays CSG), has implemented Asta Teamplan and Asta Timesheet to underpin the delivery of a national management information system for the Home Office, and English and Welsh police forces.

http://www.northgate-is.com

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Olympic Delivery Authority

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is the public body responsible for ensuring delivery of the new, permanent Games venues, infrastructure and legacy facilities for London and the whole UK.

http://www.london2012.com/en/ourvision/ODA/

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Osborne

Osborne's business is building and maintaining the railways, roads, homes, hospitals, schools and offices.

http://www.osborne.co.uk

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OST Serwis

Polands Asta Powerproject reseller.

http://www.ostserwis.com.pl

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Peoplesoft Enterprise One

EnterpriseOne from PeopleSoft provide accurate, up to date access to financial information on projects. EnterpriseOne is the most widely implemented Project Costing system in the construction industry, and provides functionality from Plant Hire to Subcontract Management, from Financial Management to Gang Time Entry.

http://www.peoplesoft.com

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Planning Engineers Organisation

Welcome the the Planning Engineers Organisation website. Here you will find a great deal of information about the PEO - the professional body dedicated to serving planners and schedulers from across the world.

http://www.planningengineers.org/

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PM Boulevard

A community site, where you can "exchange ideas and share expertise with other PM professionals who are passionate about program, portfolio, and project management".

http://www.pmboulevard.com

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PM Forum

PM forum is a resource for information on international project management affairs. The PM forum supports the development, international cooperation, promotion and advancement of a professional and worldwide project management discipline.

http://www.pmforum.org/

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PM Solutions

PM Solutions is a management consulting, training and research firm dedicated to optimizing business performance through project management initiatives.

http://www.pmsolutions.com

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PRINCE2

Projects in Controlled Environments, is a project management method covering the organisation, management and control of projects. PRINCE was first developed by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) now part of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) in 1989 as a UK Government standard for IT project management.

http://www.ogc.gov.uk/prince2/

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Programme Management

The programme management website provides a world wide focus for knowledge exchange for those involved in managing programmes of all kinds.

http://www.e-programme.com

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Project Challenge

A UK based event for projects, programmes, process and resource

http://www.projchallenge.com/

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Project Management Associations, Training, Magazine Links

http://www.projectperfect.com.au/other_org_sites.htm

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Project Management Insight

Project Management Insight, the topical newsletter from Osprey PMI.

http://opmi.pminsight.org.uk/

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Project Management Institute

A leading organisation for project management professionals.

http://www.pmi.org

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Project Manager Today

A project managment industry magazine.

http://www.pmtoday.co.uk/

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Project Smart

Project Smart is the Internet based project management resource that helps managers at all levels to improve their performance.

http://www.projectsmart.fsnet.co.uk

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Ragna Ringdahl, Novator Projektstyrning

Asta Powerproject Distribution partner, Sweden.

http://www.novator-ps.se

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RIB

RIB Software UK is one of the UK's leading providers of construction industry software. RIB Construction Suite provides a full cost management suite that commences at Cost modelling, Cost Planning, Benchmarking, Bills of Quantities, Estimating, Package Enquiry and Comparison, Full Post Suite of Financial Information, Job Costing, Package Management, Value Engineering, Change Order Control, Budgeting and Activity Modelling. Asta Powerproject users have the benefit of a two-way interface with the pre and post contract applications.

http://www.rib-software.co.uk

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Risk Management Special Interest Group

Organises seminars and workshops as well as producing newsletters and books.

http://www.eurolog.co.uk/apmrisksig/

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Risk Management Special Interest Groupy

Provides forums for the professional exchange of ideas on a myriad of topics related to the management of risk in projects.

http://www.risksig.com/

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Shelton Kartun

The South African Asta Powerproject Distribution partner.

http://www.powerproject.co.za

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Sherston Publishing Group

Educational software publisher, Sherston Publishing Group, plans and tracks the workload of its software development teams in India and the UK using Asta Teamplan and Asta Timesheet. The system provides management with visibility over project costs and resources and is used to monitor the progress of each team member.

http://www2.sherston.com

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Sitestream Software Ltd

USA Asta Powerproject Distribution partner

http://www.risksig.com/

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Soft Consult s.r.o

Czech Republic Asta Powerproject Reseller.

http://www.softcons.cz

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Software Uncovered

IT project management community website.

http://www.softwareuncovered.com/

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South West Water

Capital engineering staff at South West Water use Asta Powerproject to manage the delivery of the capital plan, in accordance with the regulatory requirements set out by OFWAT. The system provides clear visibility over all projects in the capital programme, enabling management to monitor key benchmark data.

http://www.swwater.co.uk/

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StartWright

A comprehensive list of links to various sites on Project Management, Project Management Methodology, and the Project Management profession.

http://www.startwright.com/project.htm

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TDG

TDG plc, the European supply chain solutions provider, selects project portfolio and resource management system, Asta Teamplan, to help manage IT projects throughout the group.

http://www.tdg.eu.com/

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Tech Republic

Tech Republic is a useful technology based site and part of CNet.

http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-6337-730306.html

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The National Association for Women in Construction

Very brief text about the company and possible our connection.

http://www.nawic.co.uk/

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Wandsworth Borough Council

The design services department at Wandsworth Borough Council has implemented Asta Teamplan and Asta Timesheet to improve visibility over project status, costs and resource requirements across its operations.

http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk

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Willmott Dixon Housing

Willmott Dixon Housing, one of the largest and most successful affordable housing providers in the UK, uses Asta Powerproject to help plan and manage its building programme.

http://www.willmottdixon.co.uk/

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