Benefit is achieved from IT projects when they are well resourced, planned and managed to meet the specific business objectives of an organisation. In planning for and implementing IT projects the following factors must be considered:

• IT intelligence understand how IT is being developed within the construction industry, and other industrial sectors.
• Business aims and objectives of the organisation.
• Vision and strategy for the use of IT within the organisation are created, with support from senior mangers.
• Stakeholder needs and objectives both inside and outside your organisation, your particular clients and supply chain partners.
• Evaluate existing systems for their effectiveness.
• Clear development process is created within the organisation.
• Planned implementation that is clearly communicated and stakeholder expectations are well managed.
• Users are well supported and trained
• Evaluation of implemented systems to feedback 'lessons learnt' to future systems.
• Vision and strategy continually updated to meet changing business needs and new technological innovations.