Construction Software Review

When it comes to sustainable development within the construction industry, the key is Building Information Modeling software. The BIM process is known as a tool for building more, building quickly and thus saving money, but, as pointed out in a recent article from Tekla Structures, BIM software makes construction more sustainable.

In response to high sales volume, Viewpoint Construction Software has created a Channel Partner Program, a hybrid channel strategy that allows both direct and reseller channels the opportunity to sell Viewpoint software.

Construction information provider Reed Construction Data (RCD) has filed a lawsuit against McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, claiming that, over the past seven years, Dodge has illegally acquired confidential information by creating fake companies to pose as RCD customers.

We’re all familiar with those advertisements where some mother or doctor spends 35 seconds praising some form of medication, cleaning product or microwavable meal. While most commercials are clearly scripted and meant to make us laugh, some sport a “real patient” or “real doctor” label at the bottom of the screen.

SAN FRANCISCO – This year’s Oracle OpenWorld hinted at the future of Primavera P6 and how the software will leverage Oracle technology now that Oracle has owned Primavera for one year.

SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle has announced improvements to Primavera P6 and Primavera Contract Management as well as integrations between Primavera P6 and two Oracle ERP (enterprise resource planning) software systems.

iSqFt, a Cincinnati-based company that provides contractors and suppliers across the country with online tools for preconstruction management, has announced its purchase of the technology and key assets of Plan Express Inc., which manages, prints, reproduces and distributes construction documents, plans and contracts.