Research

2012 IDC ExpertROI Spotlight: Global Program Management Firm Improves Project Delivery with Meridian's Proliance Software Suite
In this October 2012, ExpertROI Spotlight report, IDC discusses the challenges of a global management firm to continuously deliver high-quality, high profile construction projects on time and on budget. IDC explores the business benefits and improved financial performance of this firm after implementing Proliance software.

Meridian Systems 2011 User Conference Wrap-up Report
By Cindy Jutras, Mint Jutras
Construction Technology Innovation in the Post-Recession World Over the course of three days in October 2011, customers, partners and employees of Meridian Systems converged in Huntington Beach, California for the 14th annual Meridian Systems User Conference. General Manager Geene Alhady kicked off the opening keynote with a "Technology Innovation" theme that would be carried throughout the program....

Collaboration from the First Idea - 2011 ChainLink Research
Blog by Ann Grackin
One of the most exciting and challenging industries is the Construction Industry. It represents multiple industry segments from Construction: building materials such as steel, lumber, concrete, masonry, plumbing and plastic, glass, rubber; furnishings, construction equipment, elevators; and other.... It’s time for collaboration to maximize the potential, and optimize the process, which only integration across the lifecycle can bring.

2011 IDC Vendor Spotlight: Infrastructure Life-cycle Management Evolves to Improve Capital Program Management and Project Operations
In this May 2011research, IDC discussesthe ILM application market and explores the business dynamics that are confronting project-based organizations today, including public agencies, program management firms, construction companies, and engineering organizations.

Meridian Systems Builds Toward the Future
An in-depth 2010 User Conference review and industry trends report
Read a first-count review of key topics, industry trends and best practices that were shared and discussed by Meridian customers. This free report covers general session and track session topics including how Proliance® Software Supports the Engineering Behind Disney's Imagineering, Prolog® Software in the Public Sector and Best Practices in Project Management.

Smart Buyer's Guide to Construction Project Management Technology
An evaluator's guide from technology research firm, Vital Analysis, part of TechVentive, Inc.
Today's buyer of construction project management or infrastructure lifecycle management solutions must react to a number of new market demands and economic realities. Commercial building owners, public agencies, and construction and engineering firms are seeking out excellent operational processes to navigate through intense competition, lower profit margins and no tolerance for waste. This in-depth guide is specifically designed to provide organizations with the decision making tools needed for a successful software selection.

The Impact of Project Management Technology in the AEC Industry
Aberdeen Group Analyst Insight
"Project-based businesses face a variety of challenges in driving profitable business. While these challenges are as diverse as the products and services offered, all strive for a common goal of delivering projects on time and under budget." This in-depth Analyst Insight from Aberdeen reviews the results of an AEC survey to determine the impact of technology on best-in-class organizations.

IDC Vendor Spotlight: Maximizing Infrastructure Investments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
In this October 2009 research, IDC Government Insights discusses the implications of Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) applications as integrated project performance management tools for government organizations as they implement infrastructure projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

Meridian Helps Obama and Government Be Smarter in Managing Capital Projects and Resources
Ventana Research - Mark Smith, CEO & EVP Research
"I got a chance to sit down and get the latest from the president of Meridian Systems, John Bodrozic, to better understand how the market dynamics have changed with the sluggish economy and reduction of working capital in the private sector but at the same time the increase in governmental spending has impacted their software business..."

IDC Vendor Spotlight: How Project-Based Organizations Can Improve Plan-Build-Operate Processes with Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Building Information Modeling
In this January 2009 research spotlight, IDC Research discusses the current business environment for organizations that plan, build, and operate their own assets. With an impending stimulus program on the horizon, having strict oversight, transparency and accountability into capital building project budgets and schedules will be imperative.

Utilizing Construction Project Management Technology to Create Best-in-Class Organizations - Research Report from FMI
For most Meridian customers the decision to implement a formal capital project management solution was due to a lack of document control and standardization of project management practices across their organizations. Not only were these business challengers met by implementation, but evidence also suggests that project controls improved...

IDC Vendor Spotlight: Bridging the Technology Gap: The Role of Infrastructure Life-Cycle Management in Controlling Risks and Improving Operations IDC
"This IDC Vendor Spotlight reviews the emerging market for infrastructure lifecycle management (ILM) applications and the impact this technology is having on program management at engineering and construction organizations. The ILM market originates from project and portfolio management, with a specific focus on capital asset project planning, execution and operations for building owners and their AEC industry service providers."

The Business Value of a Web Services Platform to Your Prolog User Community
"Converging enterprise applications and desktop tools such as those found in Microsoft’s Office Suite make data needed for decision-making more easily accessible. Meridian Systems is amongst the first enterprise application vendors to deliver on this new technology wave sweeping towards convergence.”

BIM and Project Management - Advancing Integrated Project Delivery on Capital Building Programs
3D Models can be a key building component present throughout an entire project lifecycle. For any building project, Building Information Modeling (BIM) provides a complete lifecycle perspective of design data, while Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) provides a complete lifecycle of operational business data. Used in conjunction, BIM and ILM create many integration touch points that lead to even greater business value.

The Business Benefits Of The Proliance Architecture
"…enterprises that rely on physical infrastructure to deliver their core business are recognizing the need for a solution that effectively improves top line revenue growth while reducing capital construction costs. In selecting such an Infrastructure Lifecycle Management enterprise solution…"

Understanding Business Process Management and Workflow Capabilities of Proliance
"Business Process Management (BPM) is the science of understanding your whole business and its smaller, discernible parts. Each part can be broken-down into various proven steps and processes. As the first BPM tool for corporate real estate and construction applications, Proliance…"