In this issue of Connections
- Meridian Systems To Speak on Construction Project Management at Technology for Construction Tradeshow
- Harvard University Study Highlights Value of Online Project Management Technology
- Meridian Customers Profiled in Harvard Case Studies
- Coakley and Williams Improves Communication and Business Efficiency with Prolog® Software
- Prolog Training
- Easy Way to Open Customization Manager within Prolog Manager
- Should Your Company Get a 2006 Constructech Vision Award?
Corporate News
Customer News
Product News
Product Tip of the Month
Industry News
Case Study Showcase: Coakley and Williams Improves Communication and Business Efficiency with Prolog® Software
Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc. (CWCI) is a privately owned firm with roots in the Washington Metropolitan region dating back to 1926. CWCI provides services for Design/Build, as a General Contractor, and as a Construction Manager 
Check out this month's Customer News to read about how CWCI is fulfilling a business need with Prolog.
Corporate News
Meridian Systems To Speak on Construction Project Management at Technology for Construction Tradeshow
Meridian executives and partners featured in conference sessions and Prolog® Extendibility Showcase
Conference attendees are invited to three Technology for Construction 2006 conference sessions featuring Meridian executives and partner representatives:
Why Should You Care About Technology, moderated by Constructech magazine
Panel Participant: John Bodrozic, Meridian President & Cofounder
Jan. 16 - 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Room N253
Benefits of Systems Integration for Construction
Speaker: Tim Kent, Meridian Director of Product Management
Jan. 17 - 8:00 - 9:30 am, Room N257
Growing Revenue with Project Management Software: Case Study
Speaker: John Jackson, PCI Group, Meridian channel partner
Jan. 19 – 10:00 – 11:30 am, Room N255
Prolog Extendibility Showcase For Prolog Users
Meridian technology partners will give demonstrations and presentations to Meridian customers and TFC show attendees on how to extend Prolog to other applications through integration to 3rd party software solutions. Presenting companies include: Event 1 Software, Dimension 5 Solutions (D5), Morpheus Technology Group, and JumpStart Wireless. This session takes place on Jan. 18 from 1:00-3:00 pm in room N253 (2 nd floor).
2006 Most Innovative Products Contest
Show attendees can also cast their votes for a Meridian solution as part of the World of Concrete Most Innovative Products Contest, sponsored by Concrete & Masonry Construction Products magazine. Trade show attendees decide the winners by casting their vote either online or at the show. Meridian’s entries include: Prolog version 7.5 and Proliance version 3.0. To view Meridian’s entries by category, click on Technology for Construction.
For additional details on these presentations and Meridian Systems at the World of Concrete and Technology for Construction conferences, please visit Meridian and its industry partners at Booth #N2368 in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information about the event and to register now, click on www.technologyforconstruction.com.
Harvard University Study Highlights Value of Online Project Management Technology
AEC Industry invited to presentation on Research Findings
March 8-9, 2006 at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Cambridge , MA
Harvard University recently completed a one-year study on The Value of Online Collaboration and Project Management (OCPM) technology in the AEC industry.
In an attempt to provide an objective and comprehensive study that validates and supports statements that OCPM technology will positively contribute to the return on investment of AEC industry stakeholders, the Harvard research team examined the true value of implementing OCPM technology within construction organizations.
In collaboration with sponsoring technology providers, the study identifies and measures the benefits of implementing and using technology. For more information on the event, visit http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/users/bbecerik/OCPM_Value/index.htm.
Meridian Customers Profiled in Harvard Case Studies
Manhattan Construction Company, Defense Intelligence Analysis Center and Kitchell Contractors, St. Joseph’s BNI Tower both participated in Harvard case studies focusing on the identification and measurement of the value of online collaboration and project management (OCPM) technology from a general contractor’s perspective. Both found the need for an OCPM solution and standardized on Meridian’s technology.
To learn more, visit the Prolog Information Library section online and download the two case studies in their entirety.
Customer News
Coakley and Williams Improves Communication and Business Efficiency with Prolog Software
Prolog creates efficiencies and provides consistency across all projects
It’s been seven years since CWCI implemented Prolog Manager. And according to project manager Peter Davidson, the software has exceeded expectations. “We’ve experienced consistent growth over the years, which coincides with our use of Prolog,” explains Davidson. “Prolog helps us work more efficiently because our process is now consistent across all projects. This allows us to handle greater volume while maintaining control and profitability.” Click the link for more details.
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
- Customization - Prolog Manager
- Purchasing - Prolog Manager
- Cost Management - Prolog Manager
- Prolog WebSite - Setup and Administration
- Crystal Reports - Prolog Manager
Click here to see the complete Prolog Training schedule.
Product Tip of the Month – Prolog
Easy Way to Open Customization Manager within Prolog Manager
By William Atchison, Meridian Client Support Manager
Have you ever wanted an easy way to open the Customization Manager within Prolog Manager without having to open Prolog Administrator? For more information please click the link to this month’s tech tip.
Industry News
Should Your Company Get a 2006 Constructech Vision Award? – Submit Now to Save!
Award honors companies that have realized the advantages of applying modern technology and automation to their everyday businesses
Constructech magazine is now accepting entries for its 2006 Vision Awards competition. Applicants must be a paid subscriber to Constructech in order to participate. An outside panel of judges will decide the winners. These winners will be announced at a formal celebration dinner in the Fall and then published in the October and November issues of Constructech magazine. Deadline to submit: February 24, 2006. Submit your entry before Jan. 15 to save on your entry fee.
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