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Taking Construction to the Cloud: August 31, 2011 |
| For today's construction professional, having his or her head in the clouds may not be such a bad thing–especially when it comes to adopting cloud-based software solutions. Whereas in the past, technology solutions required an upfront investment and ongoing IT maintenance, the cloud can remove these barriers to entry. - Read more |
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How Much Cloud for Construction?: May 24, 2011 |
| When it comes to cloud computing in construction, the question isn’t so much should you take to it, but rather what is the right amount? Information technology managers in construction are struggling with the tongue-in-cheek "fully vs. partially cloudy" dilemma regarding which construction technology applications are indeed best suited for the cloud. - Read more |
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Construction in the Clouds
: Aug 24, 2010 |
As construction companies look towards the cloud-cloud computing, that is-many are looking for answers.
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Keeping Project Information Secure: Mar 10, 2010 |
In the construction industry, it’s crucial to ensure project information is accessible by everyone involved in the project. This includes superintendents, project managers, and of course field workers.
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An OBA Extension: Nov 16, 2009 |
Trying to understand the power of Web services when it comes to construction technology? There are many examples, but one that has been garnering a lot of attention these days is the ability to link data created in spreadsheets and email, for example, with construction project management applications - Read more
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2009 Vision Awards: Oct, 2009 |
Winners of the 2009 Constructech Vision Awards were selected by an independent panel of judges: John Jurewicz of A-Architects, www.aarchitects.net; Christian Burger of Burger Consulting Group, www.burgerconsulting.com; Clark Ellis and Glenn Matteson
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Extending the Core Product: Jul 27, 2009 |
Many software providers work with partners. This includes ISVs (independent software vendors), systems integrators, and technology partners. Based on the extent to which the software provider leverages the services of its partners could benefit the actual end user of the technology in many different ways. -
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Developing Integrations: Jul 24, 2009 |
For years, many construction companies have been looking for a way to seamlessly integrate accounting, estimating, project management, and scheduling, among others, in an effort to reduce double entry and share information throughout the entire organization.
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ProjectXnet Services for Prolog Connect: Feb 5, 2009 |
With the current economic strains it can be difficult for construction companies to implement new technologies. However, hosted services providers offer the perfect solution to help contractors continually improve business processes without having to worry about the technical aspects.
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2008 Constructech Vision Awards: Nov, 2008 |
Winners in the ninth annual Constructech Vision Awards continue a tradition of tech excellence set forth by those before them.
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A Boost for Collaboration: Jan, 2008 |
HITT Contracting Inc., Washington, D.C., is getting some help with communication and collaboration through a new Document Locator collaboration solution for its intranet site.
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Building a Solid Knowledge Foundation
: Mar, 2007 |
For a moment, forget everything you know about the way your company operates on a job. Forget the way you prepare a bid, assemble an estimate, track job costing, allocate labor, and share information with project managers. There could be a better way to do each and every one of these tasks.
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The Evolution of the AEC Application Service Provider: Jan 20, 2005 |
"Imagine receiving an invoice each month for using Microsoft Office. For example on the first of the month you would receive a bill very similar to your electricity or water bill, only it would be for software. This bill would say that you used Outlook 175 times, Word 50 times, Excel 30 times, and PowerPoint five times..."
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Extranet puts a new face on existing applications: Jun 1, 2003
Today's design and construction firms are faced with the problem of working with different applications and services for different projects. Sometimes the owner has standardized on Meridian's Prolog, for example, while the construction manager may use Primavera Expedition. -
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Partner Showcase: The Cram Group's ProjectXnet and Meridian Systems:
Dec 29, 2004 |
| The Cram Group, a leading
provider of managed hosting services and web-based solutions for the AEC industry has
become an inaugural member in the Meridian Systems® Service Provider Network.
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