Chinese Companies Adopt Prolog Software for Construction Project Management
Joint localization effort between Meridian Systems and ProjectAIMS yields successful results, as Chinese firms embrace the industry standard for successful construction project delivery
FOLSOM, Calif. and HONG KONG (July 17, 2006) — Meridian Systems® , provider of enterprise project management software for optimizing capital projects, programs and facilities, announced today successful market adoption for Prolog® software within the Chinese construction and engineering industry.
Meridian authorized reseller ProjectAIMS has jointly developed with Meridian a Chinese localized version of Prolog Manager and Prolog WebSite. ProjectAIMS has successfully implemented Prolog at several major Chinese firms, allowing them to embrace these market leading project management and collaboration solutions in their native language.
“There was a definite need to localize Prolog for the Chinese market. With our skill set and local domain knowledge, this development opportunity was a natural fit for ProjectAIMS,” said T.S. Wong, ProjectAIMS CEO. “Chinese participants can now take full advantage of the benefits of rapid, seamless collaboration and the electronic flow of project information.”
China is one of the largest project management markets in the world, with 2004 capital investment totaling $800 billion US. China’s economic growth is driving several types of capital works projects including residential and commercial property, transportation, environmental protection, energy, the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Shanghai Expo. Additionally, enrollment in the World Trade Organization and its role in the global economy are driving China to adopt new technologies and internationally established project management methodologies, such as PMI.
Prolog provides total project management control for construction projects by automating day-to-day task and processes, from project design to close-out. “Without question, more organizations in China realize that IT is an essential accelerator in evolving project management practices from good to great,” commented Mr. Wong. ”The Chinese localized version of Prolog provides a unique competitive edge to capture this great market opportunity.” Leading Chinese construction and engineering firms that have adopted the Chinese localized version of Prolog include:
- Alcatel Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd.
- CISDI Engineering Co., Ltd.
- East China Power Transmission & Transformation Engineering Company.
- Electrification Railway Bureau
- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd.
- Shanghai 4th Construction Company
- Shanghai Hong Kong Metro Construction Management Co., Ltd. (SHKMCM)
- Shanghai Huang-pu River Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Installation Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Jiedong Systematic Engineering Control CO., Ltd.
- Shanghai Urban Construction (Group) Corporation
Shanghai Hong Kong Metro Construction Management Co., Ltd. uses Prolog to enable efficient communication and collaboration on the railway transportation Shensong Line Phase I Project (L9) in Shanghai. Almost 40 design institutions, supervision companies, agencies, civil and E&M contractors have been involved in the construction process. The volume of project information and correspondence has been massive, including engineering drawings, red title documents, engineering business contact lists, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and more. Using Prolog allows SHKMCM to improve worker productivity, and to create continuity and efficiency with its project controls.
CISDI has successively undertaken the design for more than 200 steel enterprises and other industrial enterprises in 30 provinces, municipalities and regions throughout China. Their primary goal in adopting Prolog was to streamline contract management and improve project budget and cost management. The Prolog Cost Control module allows CISDI to complete projects on time, within budget and to the required quality. Having real-time access to project data gives its project teams a better view into engineering project status, and helps them to respond to customers more quickly - ultimately enhancing company profitability.
For additional information about the Chinese localized version of Prolog software offered by ProjectAIMS, visit their website at: www.projectaims.com.
About ProjectAIMS
ProjectAIMS provides a full array of IT solutions and management consulting services to serve business enterprises that rely on large, capital-intensive projects to deliver their core business, regardless of the vertical industry. ProjectAIMS solutions deliver project management, collaboration and controls throughout the project life-cycle, in order to support project-based businesses and professional services firms – such as owners, developers, project managers, as well as architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms who provide design and construction services. Headquartered in Hong Kong with a subsidiary in Shanghai, ProjectAIMS operates through a network of staff, associates and business partners. For more information, visit: www.projectaims.com.
About Meridian Systems
Construction project management software from Meridian Systems allows building owners, construction and engineering firms, and government agencies to efficiently manage their capital projects, programs and facilities. Meridian has pioneered Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) technology that automates the Plan-Build-Operate project lifecycle, enabling building owners and operators to improve top-line revenue growth, while reducing capital project costs and schedules. Meridian has become the industry standard for successful construction project delivery, and is ranked as the market share leader for project management and collaboration software by Constructech magazine,1 and by the CFMA among general contractors larger than $101 million in revenue.2 For more information, visit: www.meridiansystems.com/pr071706.
1Statistics excerpted from the 2006 National Construction-Technology survey, Constructech Magazine
2CFMA’s 2006 Information Technology Survey for the Construction Industry, sixth edition with the permission of the Construction Financial Management Association, Princeton, NJ, (609) 452 8000.
Meridian Contact:
Sue Watkins, Director of Marketing
swatkins@meridiansystems.com
