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| Track 1: | Optional, fee-based product certification sessions for advanced users of Prolog and Proliance. |
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| Track 2: | "Deep dive" sessions on Prolog’s basic functionality for users of all levels looking to get the most out of Prolog. |
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| Track 3: | Intermediate to advanced-level sessions for organizations that want to optimize their Prolog or ProjectTalk solution. Topics are geared towards administrators, or technical staff supporting Meridian applications within their companies. |
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| Track 4: | Learn more about the Proliance solution including the platform, application suites, and business intelligence capabilities. |
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| Track 5: | View product demonstrations of various Meridian solutions and partner offerings. |
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| Track 6: | Pre-scheduled, one-on-one sessions with Meridian customer support analysts and technical services consultants to address your specific support and implementation questions. Roundtable discussions on selected topics will also be offered (sign ups required). |
Track session dates and times to be confirmed
Certification Sessions |
Description |
Prolog Manager User
Certification |
Product certification features two exams sessions: a multiple choice written exam, and a hands-on proctored exam. For complete details, go to: Certification Programs |
| Proliance User Certification |
| Date/Time | Session Topic |
Description |
Speaker(s) |
| Session #1 Tues, 4/24 1:15 – 2:30 PM |
Feature Overview: Prolog Document Control and Field Administration |
In-depth review of document management and field administration within Prolog Manager, including drawing packages, RFI’s, meeting minutes, submittals, daily journals and inspections and tests. |
Tim Heilmann, Consultant, ROTECH Consulting, Inc. |
Session #2 |
Feature Overview: Prolog Cost Control |
Using Prolog’s Cost Management functionality to solve real-life business problems. |
Julie Adler, Application Support Analyst, Barton Malow Company Ellie Lewis, Application Support Analyst, Barton Malow Company |
Session #3 |
Using Prolog Report Manager |
Basic overview of the features and functionality within Prolog's Report Manager. |
Ken Hodgson, Director of Technical Services, PCI Group Brian Schuermann, Business Systems Analyst - Information & Communications Technology, Bovis Lend Lease |
Session #4 |
Configuring Prolog to Fit your Business |
An introduction to configuring Prolog including administration, switchboard, user-defined fields, nomenclature, and required fields. |
Craig D. DiGiorgi, PMAS Manager, Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) |
Session #5 |
The Benefits of Standardizing on Prolog Manager |
A customer case study on the value of standardizing on Prolog across your organization. |
Ron Rogge, VP of Quality Control, Alberici Constructors, Inc. |
| Session #6 Wed, 4/25 2:30 – 3:45 PM |
Prolog Tips and Tricks |
Learn tips and tricks for using Prolog Manager and Prolog WebSite more effectively. |
Michelle Thompson, Sr. Project Controls Manager, PCI Group |
Session #7 |
Effective Training – How to Have a Successful Prolog Implementation |
Learn how an effective training plan can increase the success of your Prolog implementation across your entire organization. |
Leah Marsh, Account Manager I, Gilbane Building Company |
Session #8 |
Utilizing Queries and Auto Alerts to Maximize Prolog |
Learn how to extend Prolog by building powerful data queries and setting up useful auto alerts. These can be the most powerful yet least utilized features in Prolog. |
Marnie Kimberlin, Senior Consultant, E3 Synergy |
| Date/Time | Session Topic |
Description |
Speaker(s) |
| Session #1 Tues, 4/24 1:15 – 2:30 PM |
Extending Prolog with Crystal Reports |
Understand how Prolog and Crystal Reports work together through the Report Manager feature of Prolog. Learn how to build custom reports and make them available within Prolog Manager. |
Samson Rollins, Reporting Specialist, Project Team Solutions |
Session #2 |
Extending Prolog to Financial Applications | Featured case studies on the advantages, processes, and mechanics involved when integrating Prolog with your financial applications. | James Coyle, President, Event 1 Software, Inc. |
Session #3 |
Extending Your Prolog Investment through Integration |
Featured case studies on Prolog integrations to other business applications, including challenges to address, and the business value created. |
Brooks Williams, Project Manager, Byrne Software Technologies David Simpson, Sales Manager, PSS Consulting Group |
Session #4 |
IT Strategies for Implementing Prolog via Remote Access Applications |
Attend this technical discussion on the mechanics and processes involved in implementing Prolog in a Citrix or Microsoft Terminal Services environment. Topics will include server optimization and configuration, as well as administrative tasks and requirements. |
Chris Nelson, IT Manager, The Weitz Company Paul Reese, Information Technology Director, Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. Amy Wignall, Enterprise Systems Analyst, The Weitz Company |
Session #5 |
Best Practices for Large Scale Application Rollouts |
Implementing Prolog across large organizations is filled with its own set of challenges. Learn best practices and solutions that have been discovered by our clients. |
Moderator: David H. Willis, Collaboration Team Leader, Bovis Lend Lease Craig Gum, Senior Project Manager, Winter Park Construction Kathy Williams, Prolog Administrator, Winter Park Construction |
| Session #6 Wed, 4/25 2:30 – 3:45 PM |
Administrators Workshop |
Administrators for long-established Prolog/ProjectTalk installations can find their corporate programs becoming stagnant. Find inspiration at this session for keeping your efforts fresh and moving in the right direction. |
Susan McDowell, Manager - Construction Technology Application, The Haskell Company |
Session #7 |
Using Project Templates to Streamline Project Setup |
Discover how project templates can simplify the process of project creation, including what information to include to ease data entry, and what to leave out to speed up the process. |
Dayne Haenke, Technical Support Analyst / Trainer, Hardhat Technologies |
Session #8 |
Advanced Administration via Security Manager |
Learn to use the advanced features of Security Manager to focus workflow, data entry, and administrative tasks in Prolog. |
Jason Faulkner, Manager of Technical Support Services, Hardhat Technologies |
| Date/Time | Session Topic |
Description |
Speaker(s) |
| Session #1 Tues, 4/24 1:15 – 2:30 PM |
Leveraging Proliance Scheduling for a Successful Proliance Deployment |
Learn how Runding Corporation utilized it's comprehensive implementation methodology along with Proliance Scheduling to lead a successful, on time and on budget deployment of Proliance at Baptist Health South Florida. |
John Sinift, Consultant, Runding Corporation Petter Melau, Baptist Health South Florida
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Session #2 |
How Proliance Users can Leverage Microsoft Office Applications Using SmartDocs |
Join our Technical Services group along with some key clients as they demonstrate real-world business problems addressed by the use of MS-Office based SmartDoc technologies. |
Brant Carter, Technical Services Manager, Meridian Systems Deanne Pettinelli, Construction Cost Analyst, Stop and Shop |
Session #3 |
Proliance Case Study – Spotlight on Office and Field Management |
Learn from a customer how they are using the Office and Field Management business applications in Proliance. See how their business and company have benefited from additional automation and collaboration capabilities. |
Bonnie McFarland, Sr. Application Engineer, Project Team Solutions, Inc. Steve Montgomery, Vice President of Professional Services, Project Team Solutions, Inc. |
Session #4 |
Controlling Project Costs with Proliance |
This feature overview session reviews the design philosophy behind Proliance’s Budget and Cost Management module. Learn tactics that you can employ in and out of Proliance to plan budgets, manage costs, as well as changes and contingencies. |
Tim Kent, Director, Product Management, Meridian Systems |
Session #5 |
Best Practices for Proliance Implementations |
A panel discussion around implementation strategies for Proliance. Hear customers and Meridian Professional Services staff discuss initial configurations around security, workflow, and other tips. |
Moderator: Ann Donahue, Technology Services Manager, HNTB Corporation Kay Kim, Project Controls, J. Ray McDermott |
| Session #6 Wed, 4/25 2:30 – 3:45 PM |
Proliance Case Study – Spotlight on Budget, Cost and Contract Management |
A key strength of the Proliance PPM applications is cost management. Learn how Proliance customers are using Budget, Cost and Contract Management to optimize their project portfolios, save dollars and time, and improve decision making. |
Moderator: Kevin Frankland, Director, Construction Administration & CAD Technologies, Simon Property Group Kevin Russo, Manager of Application and Media, Fluor |
Session #7 |
Proliance Integration Case Studies |
Case studies on how Proliance integrates into other critical business applications within an organization. This session will profile system integration performed with Oracle, JDE, SAP, and other home-grown legacy and financial systems. |
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Session #8 |
Proliance – The Road Ahead |
A review of the significant advances made in Proliance in 2006, along with a sneak peek at what is in store for the rest of 2007. |
Jeff Harrison, Product Manager, Meridian Systems Bruno Berti, Senior Director Product Management, Meridian Systems |
| Date/Time | Session Topic |
Description |
Speaker(s) |
| Session #1 Tues, 4/24 1:15 – 2:30 PM |
The Essentials of Cost Management in Prolog |
Learn to manage contracts, change orders, applications for payment, and other basic cost management features. |
Bonnie McFarland, Sr. Application Engineer, Project Team Solutions, Inc. |
Session #2 |
Streamlining the Procurement Process in Prolog |
Learn about advanced cost management features, including purchasing and bid analysis. |
Chuck Cason, Vice President and Director of Professional Services, Hardhat Technologies |
Session #3 |
Managing Project Scope, Budget and Schedules in Proliance |
Attend this scenario tour of Proliance Business Applications, which touches on key functionality areas, specifically budget and cost, scheduling, and integration to scheduling. |
Tim Kent, Meridian Systems |
Session #4 |
Utilizing Custom Print Layouts in Proliance |
Learn about Custom Print Layouts using XML schema to create mail merged documents. |
Maria Hedman, Consultant, Runding Corporation John Sinift, Consultant, Runding Corporation |
Session #5 |
Business Intelligence |
An overview of Proliance Analytics powered by Cognos. Understand how clients value dashboards, alerts, and drill-in capabilities to leverage the features of BI tools. |
Roman Pereyaslavsky, Solution Engineer, Meridian Systems |
| Session #6 Wed, 4/25 2:30 – 3:45 PM |
Proliance Starter Pack |
Learn all about Proliance Solution Accelerator technologies with a demo of the Proliance Starter Pack. |
Bruno Berti, Senior Director Product Management, Meridian Systems |
Session #7 |
Adenium DFS Integration into Meridian Products |
A demonstration of Adenium’s DFS system and how it integrates into Meridian products. |
Ron Perkins, Business Development, Adenium Systems |
Session #8 Thur, 4/2610:15 – 11:30 AM |
Leveraging Prolog in the Field using Wireless Technology |
Overview of how to extend Prolog’s capabilities using wireless technologies. | Jonathan Masters, Vice President, JumpStart Wireless Corporation Lance Tressler, President/Co-Founder, Dimension 5 Solutions, Inc. Josh Kanner, CEO, Vela Systems |
Track session dates and times to be confirmed