Vela Systems Media Coverage
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July 21, 2010
Quality Performance with Technology - Constructech
Vela Systems software enables Turner Construction's field workers to replace paper checklists with electronic records on a tablet PC. After entering the applicable information on the checklist, along with photos and other project-critical data, field workers can upload the information in realtime to an online dashboard where management can access and analyze the information to determine how a subcontractor is complying with QA/QC.
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June 30, 2010
Deploy the Complete Mobile Solution to Enhance Efficiency on the Job Site, Part 1: Software for Field Automation - ForConstructionPros.com
Instead of carrying paper plans and clipboards around a jobsite, construction field software loaded on tablet PCs allows project managers and contractors to access documents and complete field reports, QA/QC and safety inspections, work lists, punch lists and update Building Information Models (BIM) right on the job site. In addition, management in the back office can access field information in near real time and make necessary decisions. This real-time collaboration provides rich field data to home office teams and executives allowing for...
April 9, 2010
The iPad for Construction? - Constructech Magazine
It's no secret that the iPad has been creating an enormous buzz among consumers everywhere, with everyone seemingly wanting to get their hands on the device. With apps for video, gaming, and music, Apple's iPad is definitely an entertainment tool. But can the device become a productivity tool for industries like construction?
April 5, 2010
Thanks to iPad, tablets may be the new hot thing - USA Today
Apple's iPad could launch another industry - at least analysts and vendors in the tablet market think so. As iPod did with the MP3 market and iPhone with smartphones, the new iPad is expected to have a sweeping impact. Apple's new device - and new offerings from Hewlett-Packard and Lenovo - are expected to invigorate the estimated $1.3 billion worldwide market for tablets.
March 17, 2010
Constructech 2010 Top Products
Construction firms that can offer clients creative pricing strategies, and faster project cycle times, are finding more work in today's economy. Technology is playing an enabling role in helping these firms complete projects more efficiently.
January 11, 2010
Leverage BIM and Field Software for Efficient Construction Delivery - Construction Executive Magazine
Building information modeling (BIM) has demonstrated great value for design and pre-construction processes. Yet, technology for the field has lagged significantly behind that of the home office, creating a chasm between the virtual design and its physical delivery.
November, 6, 2009
DPR Builds with BIM -Constructech Magazine
Collaboration is a driving reason why construction companies are turning to new project delivery methods such as IPD (integrated project delivery). Technology has become a powerful enabling tool for IPD, particularly those associated with BIM (building information modeling). Take for example, DPR Construction, Redwood City, Calif. During construction of a university project, DPR used a combination of Tekla Structures, Espoo, Finland, and Vela Systems, Burlington, Mass., so the information was available to all project team members. With this system, Vela Systems synchronized status information with Tekla Structures' BIM models.
October 16, 2009
Vela Systems Completes Q3 with Significant New Customer Wins
Vela Systems today announced an expanding customer base with new customers including Abbott Labs, Balfour Beatty, Barton Malow, DPR Construction, Hill International, Shiel Sexton, and Whiting-Turner. Additionally, coast-to-coast project rollouts with Turner Construction and Skanska USA proved significant growth through September. 'We're thrilled to be selected by these leading firms as the field software platform of choice for driving productivity, quality and supply chain benefits from construction field operations," said Tim Curran, Vela Systems CEO. "Our customers recognize our leadership and vision in areas like Field BIM™ and powerful, yet easy to use products are a winning combination in attacking the biggest area of spend, and the biggest potential improvement area in construction – what happens in the field." VP of Marketing Josh Kanner adds, "this is an exciting time for us as we work with such innovative firms. In fact, we're looking ahead and planning more new customer-focused webinars, press releases and case studies through Q4 and 2010."
August 24, 2009
Construction Strategy at Autodesk - AECCafe: The Vela Systems Field BIM software suite includes bar-coding and radio-frequency identification (RFID) tracking technology which allows builders on-site to access a data-rich Autodesk NavisWorks project model during the construction phase. Vela has been an Autodesk partner for some time, and is now leveraging the NavisWorks API to deliver the capability of a joint solution in the marketplace.
August 10, 2009
RFID: A Concrete Position in Construction - Constructech Commercial (Cover Story): From construction companies to corporate owners, project members are beginning to use radio frequency identification tags and readers throughout the construction lifecycle.
August 7, 2009
Autodesk and Vela Systems Partner - Constructech Magazine: While BIM (building information modeling) has played a role in the construction industry for quite some time, contractors have been looking for new ways to push the process out into the field. Autodesk and Vela Systems recently announced they are integrating their technologies - and tested it out on construction of Autodesk's new AEC headquarters.
August 4, 2009
Improving Quality Control From Contractors to Owners - Constructech Magazine: Contractors and owners are finding that moving from a paper-driven environment to a technology system can help improve processes and workflow, specifically related to QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control). One example is the $106 million education construction project for LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District).
June 2, 2009
Minimizing Paper-Based Processes - Constructech Magazine: Do you still use paper forms to enable the QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control) process? Technology can help reduce this waste. In fact, one contractor has found electronic checklists and automated reporting functionality can help meet the quality assurance demands of green construction, while also improving other business processes.
May 26, 2009
Panelists Discuss BIM for Construction During CSI Webinar - USGNN: With so much happening in the field, building information modeling (BIM) is something that can help leverage all of those processes. That was the message conveyed by Erin Rae Hoffer with AutoDesk and Josh Kanner with Vela Systems Inc. during the Construction Specification Institute's (CSI) webinar today titled "BIM for Construction: Connecting the Model to the Jobsite and Back."
May 10, 2009
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January 5, 2009
Mobile Field Software: A Revolution in Construction Field Work Explained Construction News - Using mobile devices and software in the field is not a new development for the business world.
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