Meridian Prolog was designed to manage project collaboration workflow and perform construction project management tasks, allowing teams to speed up projects with better collaboration and standardized project data, according to the Folsom, California-based vendor. Users can manage multiple projects in one Microsoft SQL Server database and generate summary reports and queries across all projects for view by the appropriate executives -- allowing them to make decisions based on accurate, current data, the vendor said.

In addition, users can audit projects for deficiencies and potential risk and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to better monitor profitability, efficiency and performance. A streamlined review process improves document control, since it features tracked revisions and stored master files, including emails, the vendor said.

Meridian Prolog is available either as a hosted solution or as a managed service. The software has additional available modules, including the following: 

• Prolog Manager provides complete construction project management control by automating all aspects of the construction lifecycle, from project design to close out.
• Meridian Systems' Prolog Connect is a Web services platform extension for Prolog Manager. Through the use of XML, the Extensible Markup Language, Prolog Connect lets remote users access Prolog data through a secure connection. The use of XML means subcontractors, superintendents and other users can work in Microsoft Excel or other Office Business Applications, or OBAs, and exchange that data with prolog.
• To enhance communication, there is Prolog Website, a Web-based project management software application designed for extended project teams. This module complements Prolog Manager, the vendor said.
• Finally, Crystal Reports XI for Prolog is an enhanced reporting solution from Meridian Systems that allows construction organizations to get the most out of Prolog reports by leveraging enhanced capabilities of Business Objects' Crystal Reports XI (version 11).

In June 2008 the company unveiled Meridian Prolog 2008. New features include a refreshed user interface and enhancements to its project communication and collaboration functionality.