In this issue of Connections
- Meridian Announces Tenth User Conference
- Meridian Expands Partner Network in the Central United States
- Standardizing on Prolog Software Just Got Easier with Prolog Enterprise Packs
- Visit Meridian at CMAA
- Prolog Case Study: The Weitz Company
- Prolog Case Study: Barton Malow
- Prolog Training
- Prolog - Creating Temporary Licenses
- Proliance - Integrate with SharePoint
- VAR Helps Fifth Third Build Up And Out
- An Eye on Construction
- Building in Booming China
Corporate News
Customer News
Product News
Product Tips
Industry News
Customer Case Study: The Weitz Company
Founded in 1855, The Weitz Company is the oldest construction firm west of the Mississippi. A general contractor, design-builder and construction manager, Weitz is based in Des Moines, Iowa and has additional operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas and Nebraska. The company, which is recognized as the leader in senior living community construction, builds a broad range of projects, from industrial facilities and golf courses to biotech research facilities and hospitality venues. Weitz consistently ranks among the nation’s leading contractors; its 2006 revenues will approach $1.5B. The company is #36 on ENR’s 2006 Top 400 Contractors list and #16 on ENR’s 2006 Top 100 CM-at-Risk firms.
Check out this month's Customer News to read about how standardizing on Prolog® software helped The Weitz Company build better, faster and cheaper.
Corporate News
Meridian Systems Announces Tenth User Conference Save The Date!
April 24-26, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in San Diego, California
At this event, conference attendees are able to meet with Meridian executives and technical staff, participate in variety of project management software sessions, earn advanced product certifications, and attend new technology demonstrations. The 2007 user conference will feature several peer networking opportunities, as well as an exhibit pavilion featuring Meridian technology partners offering a variety of solutions and services. More conference details will be available this fall, including the conference agenda, hotel information, activities and registration information. For more information on Call to Speak submissions and track session suggestions, please click the link above.
Meridian Systems Expands Partner Network in the Central United States
New resellers increase regional sales support and training for Meridian’s construction project management solutions
Meridian announces new partnership agreements with three additional companies in the central United States. As authorized Meridian resellers, MasterGraphics, Inc., New Vision Consulting Group, Inc. and Project 3 Technologies will support the selection of Prolog software, the industry standard for successful construction project delivery. These new partners will also provide consulting, implementation and training services to Meridian clients. Read more at the above link.
Standardizing on Prolog Software Just Got Easier with Prolog Enterprise Packs
Offers Expire September 30, 2006
Meridian now provides a new flexible purchasing option for its customers - Prolog Enterprise Packs allow for shared or pooled licenses across a fluctuating base of users. Organizations who plan to grow their user base and/or need to accommodate variable project team sizes can benefit from Prolog Enterprise Packs.
And, for a limited time only, organizations can take advantage of special offers on purchases of Prolog Enterprise Packs of 10 or greater. Click here to locate a Meridian Global Reseller in your area. Call (800) 850 2660, email sales@meridiansystems.com or visit here to learn more.
Visit Meridian at the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Hear John Bodrozic in conference session, and visit Booth #309 for more information on Meridian solutions, October 15-17 at the Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina in Tampa, Florida
The theme of this fall’s CMAA National Conference is “Breakthroughs in Project Efficiency,” and the program promises exactly that: Breakthroughs. Faced with escalating costs and other pressures, today’s owners need to find dramatically better ways to manage projects and building programs. They need new, yet proven approaches to every phase of the construction process. Register for the conference by clicking here.
Lifecycle Management: Automating the Complete Plan-Build-Operate Asset Lifecycle
Panel Participant: John Bodrozic, Meridian President & Cofounder and Ann Donahue, HNTB Corporation Technology Services Manager
October. 16 – 11:15 am – 12:30 pm, #FL6T4
Customer News
Prolog Case Study: The Weitz Company
Standardization on Prolog Software Helps The Weitz Company Build Better, Faster and Cheaper
For The Weitz Company, change has been an integral part of success. Since its humble beginnings as a small carpentry shop more than 150 years ago, Weitz has evolved into one of the largest construction firms in the U.S with approximately 2,000 employees and operations across the country. In more recent years, automated project management has been a key ingredient in the company’s continued success, which includes more than 21 consecutive years of profitability – a rare benchmark in the construction business. Click here to download the complete case study.
Prolog Case Study: Barton Malow
By Standardizing on Prolog Software, Barton Malow Gains Better Efficiency and a Competitive Advantage
In the late 1990’s, Barton Malow transitioned from its home-grown, DOS-based project management application to Prolog Manager developed by Meridian Systems. With Y2K approaching, the company needed a new software solution that would be compliant. What’s more, management wanted to standardize project management processes to increase efficiency and gain better control of costs. Click here to download the complete case study.
Product News
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. The following Prolog classes are being offered by Meridian Authorized Resellers:
- Introduction to Prolog Manager
- Advanced Prolog Manager
- Document Control & Field Management - Prolog Manager
- Crystal Reports - Prolog Manager
- Advanced Crystal Reports - Prolog Manager
- Cost Management - Prolog Manager
- Prolog Administrator - Prolog
- Purchasing - Prolog Manager
- Customization - Prolog Manager
- Introduction to Prolog WebSite
- Introduction to ProjectTalk
Click here to see the complete Prolog Training schedule!
Product Tips of the Month
Prolog - Creating Temporary Licenses
By Charity Muse, Meridian’s Senior Analyst
Your Prolog Manager License Manager can create one temporary Named User license for Prolog Manager. This license enables you to work for five days at another site, such as a home or laptop computer. It is also useful for creating a temporary training environment. For more specific information, please click the link above.
Proliance®- Integrate with SharePoint
By Christina Burkett, Proliance Product Lead & Technical Team Lead
Proliance version 3.01 and above offers support for the SharePoint Content Management System, which provides you with the ability to integrate your Proliance application with one or more of your SharePoint Portals. This allows you to both browse SharePoint from within the Proliance application, and also to associate SharePoint managed files with any Proliance Document. Please see the Proliance Online Help topic “Configuring Content Management” for complete details on setting this functionality up.
Industry News
VAR Helps Fifth Third Build Up And Out
By Cristina McEachern, VARBusiness, August 4, 2006
Solution Success: Snapshot of an outstanding technology implementation. Read the complete article at the above link.
An Eye on Construction
By Constructech, August 8, 2006
While still images and video don’t qualify as new or perhaps even cutting-edge technology, the capabilities they bring to the jobsite provide tremendous ROI (return on investment) for contractors. Faster Internet connections in the field and more advanced digital photography are among the factors leading to greater adoption of Web cameras on the jobsite. Alongside security and surveillance, contractors are finding many benefits associated with monitoring the jobsite in realtime via the Web. Read more at the above link.
Building in Booming China
By Michelle Nicolson, Cadalyst Online Daily Newsletter, August 18, 2006
Chinese construction industry benefits from joint venture to introduce native-language project management software for capital projects.
China is the world's fastest-growing country in terms of construction, and there's no end in sight. China's economic growth is driving a variety of capital works projects including residential and commercial property, transportation, environmental protection and energy -- not to mention projects surrounding the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Shanghai Expo that will put the country in the world's spotlight. Read more at the above link.
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