January 2008 Monthly Customer Newsletter

In this issue of Connections

• Stantec Consulting Ltd. Standardizes on Construction Project Management Software from Meridian Systems
  
  
• Deadline Reminder: Meridian 2008 User Conference Early Bird Registration Discount
  
  
• Mark your Calendars for FIATECH's Upcoming Annual Technology Conference & Showcase

 Partner News

• Meridian Reseller Partner Profile - Project Team Solutions

 Customer News

• Customer Case Study:
  Kullman Buildings Corp.

 Industry Research

• An Analyst Connection from IDC
  
  
• Read what IDC Sees as the Key to the Success of Engineering, Construction & RE Industries
  

• Meridian Systems Information Library
  
  
• SupportLink
  
  
• Prolog Training
  
  
• ProjectTalk
  
  
• e-Learning Center

• Three Ways to Import Prolog Data into your Database Using Import Common Prolog Data Feature
  
  
• Creating Custom ACR Views in Proliance

 Industry News

• Top Ten AEC Topics and Trends of 2007
  
  
• FMI Presents the 2008 U.S. Construction Overview
  
  
• ENR Technology 2008 Outlook
  
  
• Call to Entry:  The 2008 Constructech Vision Awards
  

Customer Case Study: Kullman Buildings Corp.

Kullman Buildings Corp. uses a revolutionary process that puts quality construction on the fast-track: modular building. Established in 1927, Kullman is the longest-running offsite construction company in the world. The Lebanon, N.J.- based organization designs, builds and installs permanent steel and concrete modular multi-story buildings and modular bathrooms to a broad range of U.S. and international markets, including education, healthcare, telecommunications, hospitality and government (such as the U.S. embassies in Guinea-Bissau, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan).

Kullman completes approximately 20 projects annually and reports 2007 revenues of approximately $44M. The company has received numerous awards and recognitions, including multiple Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction, two National Design Build Awards and the 2007 AIA Maryland Design Award for West Short Park Pavilions.

Check out this month's customer news to read how the Kullman uses Prolog^® software to reduce waste, fast-track construction and grow revenues by 166 percent in a single year.

Stantec Consulting Ltd. Standardizes on Construction Project Management Software from Meridian Systems
Potentio Consulting delivers Prolog software and implementation services

Meridian announced today that the Industrial and Project Management Group of Stantec Consulting Ltd. has selected Prolog software to standardize its project management processes. Stantec is working directly with Potentio Consulting, a Meridian authorized reseller, to implement Prolog software. Read more at the above link.

Deadline Reminder:  Meridian 2008 User Conference Early Bird Registration
Receive $200 off your full registration fee. Early registration ends, January 31, 2008

This year's user conference is taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 29 - May 1, 2008 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. The conference is expected to draw more than 450 registered attendees. Meridian customers, business partners, and staff will participate in forums for information exchange and professional networking. Register to attend and view our conference details at the above link.

Mark your Calendars for FIATECH's Upcoming Annual Technology Conference & Showcase
March 31 - April 2, 2008 at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA

The goal of the FIATECH Annual Technology Conference and Showcase is to share and demonstrate emerging technologies that will significantly improve the capital projects industry. The conference presentations and the Technology Showcase will focus on new, emerging technologies solutions not currently in wide use in the capital projects industry but currently or imminently available. Take advantage of the early bird registration (which ends March 7, 2008) and save $100. Read more at the above link.

Additional Meridian News

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Partner News

Meridian Reseller Partner Profile - Project Team Solutions
With recent industry research projecting that the U.S. construction and engineering industry could reach over $750 billion by 2011^*, Meridian reseller partners like Project Team Solutions, Inc., are poised to take advantage and capitalize on an extraordinary growing market opportunity. Read more of this article at the above link. 

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Customer News

Customer Case Study:  Kullman Buildings Corp.
Kullman Uses Prolog Software to Reduce Waste, Fast-Track Construction and Grow Revenues by 166 Percent in a Single Year

Working as a strategic partner with top architects and construction management firms, Kullman offers design-build services that deliver architecturally robust buildings that satisfy the most discerning clients. Like conventionally constructed buildings, Kullman buildings incorporate traditional materials like concrete floors, steel framing and full brick exteriors. But, Kullman's buildings are modular, with components built in an 180,000-square-foot factory and transported for installation (complete with mateline work) on a prepared construction site. By expediting the construction process, Kullman offers its clients significant value by dramatically minimizing project site disruption and delivering projects in half the time of traditional construction. Login to our information library to download this case study.

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Industry Research

Check out two new research papers from IDC...

An Analyst Connection from IDC: An Executive Perspective: Using ILM Technology to Align Real Estate and Facilities Portfolios with Corporate Objectives

Many of today's Global 2000 organizations drive their success from traditional "brick and mortar"-type industries that are dependent on physical infrastructure assets to deliver core products and services to market. Login to our information library to download this research paper.

Read what IDC Sees as the Key to the Success of Engineering, Construction & RE Industries
Bridging the Technology Gap: The Role of Infrastructure Life-Cycle Management in Controlling Risk and Improving Operations

This IDC Vendor Spotlight reviews the emerging market for infrastructure lifecycle management (ILM) applications and the impact this technology is having on program management at engineering and construction organizations. The ILM market originates from project and portfolio management, with a specific focus on capital asset project planning, execution and operations for building owners and their AEC industry service providers. Login to our information library to download this research paper.

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Product News

Meridian Systems Information Library 
Download product demonstrations, case studies, whitepapers, recorded webcasts, notable articles and more.

SupportLink
This password-protected support extranet-exclusively for customers-provides all the tools and information you need to find answers to your Meridian support questions. You'll find the latest information on our products, technical bulletins, documentation, product downloads and more.

Prolog Training
Interested in Prolog training classes? Be sure to check out the complete schedule of upcoming sessions taking place in a city near you. Prolog classes are being offered by the Meridian Global Partner Network. Click here to see the complete Prolog Training schedule!

ProjectTalk
ProjectTalk subscribers can log in here to access the hosted version of our full-featured project management, and collaboration solution.

e-Learning Center
Using a blended learning approach of self-paced and instructor-led on-line training, the e-Learning Center offers users a personalized curriculum based on role and learning style.

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Product Tips of the Month

Three Ways to Import Prolog Data into your Database Using Import Common Prolog Data Feature
By Shaun Dondoy, Meridian Technical Support Analyst

Have you ever asked yourself "how can I import Budget codes, Revenue Codes, and Tasks from a different database, Projects, or an archive Prolog File (.pmb)?" Read more at the above link.