In this issue of Connections
 Corporate News
- Brasfield & Gorrie Standardizes on Construction Project Management Software from Meridian
- Meridian Customers Honored at the 2008 Constructech Vision Awards
- Meridian to Attend CMAA
- FIATECH: Tech Tuesday Webinar Series
Customer News
- Customer Case Study: Design Built Management (DBM)
- Customer Case Study: Blake Real Estate, Inc.
Industry Research
- Two Worlds Converge: Enterprise Applications Meet the Desktop - Research Preview by Aberdeen Group
Product News
- Meridian Systems Information Library
- New SupportLink
- Prolog Training
- ProjectTalk
- e-Learning Center
Product Tips
- Prolog 2008: How to Reset the Prolog Admin Password
- Proliance Distribution Lists
Industry News
- Submit Your DBIA Transportation Conference Proposals
- Vision Award Winners for 2008 Revealed
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Corporate News
Brasfield & Gorrie Standardizes on Construction Project Management Software from Meridian Systems
HardHat Technologies delivers Prolog software and implementation services
Meridian announced that Brasfield & Gorrie has selected Prolog® software to standardize its project management processes. Brasfield & Gorrie is working directly with HardHat Technologies, Inc., a Meridian value added reseller, to implement Prolog software. Read more at the above link.
Meridian Systems Customers Honored at the 2008 Constructech Vision Awards
Meridian authorized technology partners receive Enabler Awards for service excellence
Meridian announced that Constructech Magazine has honored four Meridian customers with 2008 Vision Awards. The Constructech Vision Awards honor companies that have realized the advantages of applying innovative technologies to their everyday businesses. Technology Enabler awards were also bestowed on Meridian and its authorized technology partners. The following companies were honored during an awards ceremony, following Constructech's third annual Technology Day conference:
- Flag Luxury - Gold, Corporate Owner: Hotel; Enabler partner, Intuitive Systems
- J Companies - Gold, Builder/GC Commercial $6-$25 million; Enabler partner, The Cram Group
- Ryan Companies - Gold, Design-Build/Development Management; Enabler partner, Morpheus Technology Group
- Winter Park Construction - Silver, Builder GC Commercial $101-$250 million; Enabler partner, HardHat Technologies
Meridian to Attend CMAA National Conference and Tradeshow
October 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
CMAA's conference theme, Ahead of the Curve - On Top of the Trends, easily describes San Francisco known for its progressive character. CMAA members - the industry's top CM/PM professionals and Owners - will meet for three days of networking and professional development. Click here for more information on the event. Visit Meridian Systems in booth #410 and pickup your free copy of the recent research study from FMI.
FIATECH: Tech Tuesday Webinar Series for Members Only
Meridian features Project and Porfolio Management and BIM for the Plan, Build, Operate Phases of a Facilities Lifecycle, October 7 from 11-12 PM EST
Learn the concepts of project and portfolio management as they pertain to the plan, build, and operate phases of your facility's lifecycle. Concepts include budget and cost management, scheduling, document control, and field administration. Also learn about Meridian's vision and development efforts in the integration of Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Click here for more information on the event.
Additional Meridian News
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Customer News
Customer Case Study: Design Built Management
Prolog Software Helps Design Built Management Reduce Risk on International Projects while Increasing Profit Margins by Up to 10 Percent
DBM has both international and national presences. The international division, which accounts for about 65 percent of business by revenue, concentrates on hospitality projects, including vacation resorts and condominiums in Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and Acapulco. Its national division concentrates mainly on gaming institutions such as casinos and bingo venues. In 2007, DBM generated approximately $70M in annual revenue on more than 20 completed projects. Login to our information library to download this case study.
Customer Case Study: Blake Real Estate, Inc.
Blake Real Estate Uses Prolog Software to Eliminate Manual Tasks and Increase Productivity by Up to 800 Percent
Blake Real Estate, Inc. is a full-service real estate development firm with in-house property management, leasing and construction capabilities. Founded more than 50 years ago in Washington, DC, this third generation family-owned company owns and manages a property portfolio of nearly a dozen commercial office buildings in downtown DC and manages four additional properties in the metropolitan area on behalf of third parties. Login to our information library to download this case study.
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Industry Research
Two Worlds Converge: Enterprise Applications Meet the Desktop
Research Preview by Aberdeen Group
Since 2006, Meridian Systems, a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) vendor to the capital building industry has been implementing a strategy to bridge its own ERP solution to Microsoft Office desktop tools. Login to our information library to download this research preview.
Product News
Meridian Systems Information Library
Download product demonstrations, case studies, whitepapers, recorded webcasts, notable articles and more.
New SupportLink
The new SupportLink provides better navigation, global search capability, and a single source for all product documentation including readme files, installation guides and more, as well as a new feedback function that allows users to rate the relevance and usefulness of available content.
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
Prolog 2008: How to Reset the Prolog Admin Password
By Cliff Corpus, Meridian Support Analyst
In Prolog 2008, SHA-1 for passwords has been added. SHA-1 is a one-way hash function. You cannot take a hashed password and retrieve the original password. To change a user password, you must login as Admin and then reset the password from Security Manager. If you cannot remember the Admin password, Prolog 2008 now has the option to change it using the Repair Database Utility in Prolog Administrator. Read more at the above link.
Proliance Distribution Lists
By Chris Burkett, Proliance Product Lead
Looking for a simple way to create a list of Contacts for sending Proliance documents to? Read more at the above link.
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Industry News
Submit Your DBIA Transportation Conference Proposals
Attention Meridian customers, DBIA is looking for cutting edge, innovative session proposals featuring seasoned and experienced presenters and/or panelists
Don't wait another minute. Submit your presentation abstract for consideration at the 2009 Design-Build in Transportation Conference, April 1-3 in Baltimore. DBIA is looking for cutting-edge and innovative session proposals featuring seasoned and experienced presenters and/or panelists. The submission deadline is Sept. 29, 2008. Case studies of small projects ($100 million or less) are strongly encouraged. Read more at the above link.
Vision Award Winners for 2008 Revealed
By Constructech Magazine, August 2008
Constructech magazine announced the 2008 winners at its annual Vision Awards dinner and gala, closing the third annual Technology Day conference, at the Westin Chicago Northwest on August 21, 2008. Read the full press release at the above link.
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