© iTSHOWCASE. December 2005
iTSHOWCASE online highlights the launch of IPCRES of which Cadweb is a founder member.
To see the article live please go to http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/pma/1943.
“A new strategic partnership has been formed by four of the UK's leading construction, project management and property IT web-based technology providers.
ICON, Cadweb, EPC Integration and the FMCompany have come together to offer their combined wealth of experience, knowledge and technical expertise through IPCRES, a new partnership that provides clients with reliable, easy-to-use software solutions for managing project information throughout a building's whole life-cycle.
The collaboration offers stakeholders in the property and construction industries a dynamic, proven, integrated range of products that deliver significant benefits in managing information - from design standards and project collaboration through to programme management and facilities management.
"IPCRES offers a range of solutions that can either be provided individually or collectively," said Tony Dodd, Sales and Business Development Director for Cadweb. "Through our wide range of expertise, clients can be assured that all the required services can be provided through a single point of contact," he added.
The partners of IPCRES celebrated the launch on board the luxury motoryacht, Lady of the Manor, at St Katharine Docks near Tower Bridge in London. Up to 50 specially invited guests enjoyed a VIP champagne reception at one of London's most prestigious commercial, residential and leisure redevelopments.
IPCRES brings together the industry's leading project management and property IT solution providers to offer comprehensive, web-based project control - at your fingertips. Our first-of-a-kind, third generation (3G) web-based tools provide a complete view of your project - from initial development through to the end of the building's life:
Increased efficiency through unprecedented intelligence levels
At IPCRES, we have developed a fully integrated platform that provides unprecedented levels of on-line construction and property intelligence. Construction professionals and organisations can now benefit from increased efficiency and profitability to create competitive advantage.
User-friendly systems
As pioneers of web-based collaboration and building life-cycle tools, IPCRES members have developed the most robust, flexible and easy-to-use system solutions available on the market today. Anyone familiar with standard web browsers and equipped with a login and password can navigate the interface to access the right information in the right place at the right time - for even the most complex construction projects.
A single point of contact for all your project needs
The services of the IPCRES team can be used either individually or jointly, as required, to provide a composite service. Through a single point of contact, you can enjoy the benefits of a coordinated team with a standardised approach.
Unrivalled expertise for improved project performance
All IPCRES members are highly trained IT and construction industry specialists. We have been consulting on collaboration, building life-cycle and web-based solutions since the early days of the Internet. We are fully qualified to assist you with increasing your construction project's performance and productivity.
WHO'S WHO
Gary Boyce
CEO, the FMCompany
Gary Boyce has more than 20 years of experience in the application software industry. With a strong sales and consultancy background, Gary has a track record of building successful well-motivated teams that have achieved increased profit and shareholder value along with superior customer satisfaction. He joined The FM Company PLC as CEO in January 2005.
Tony Dodd
Sales & Business Development Director, CADWEB
Tony Dodd is an expert in the design and implementation of integrated management systems that deliver work process improvements. His expertise is based on more than 13 years of experience in the global engineering, procurement and construction industries. Lloyd has extensive knowledge of cost control, planning, scheduling, risk management and contract administration.
Lloyd Easton
Managing Director, EPC Integration
Lloyd Easton is an expert in the design and implementation of integrated management systems that deliver work process improvements. His expertise is based on more than 13 years of experience in the global engineering, procurement and construction industries. Lloyd has extensive knowledge of cost control, planning, scheduling, risk management and contract administration.
Chris Lovelock
Director, ICON
Chris Lovelock is an expert in the design and implementation of integrated management systems that deliver work process improvements. His expertise is based on more than 13 years of experience in the global engineering, procurement and construction industries. Lloyd has extensive knowledge of cost control, planning, scheduling, risk management and contract administration.
PARTNERS
ICON
Design Standards
Established in 1995 by Chris Lovelock and Emma McCabe, ICON has developed a suite of specialist software products that communicate design standards to project teams, controlling construction project costs and managing resources whilst supporting the client and the design team. The company's powerful, on-line CAD library, web-based presentation and visual media products bring improved productivity and communications to construction projects.
CADWEB
Project Collaboration
Cadweb is the UK's leading provider of electronic project management and project extranet services. The company has developed a collaborative project extranet product that provides a guaranteed secure method of transmitting, storing and retrieving documents between project members on construction projects ranging in size from less than £1m to more than £100m.
With over 10 years of experience in implementing extranets, Cadweb provides an unparalleled quality of service and attention to detail, bringing all the benefits and efficiencies that an extranet can provide. The company also benefits from the knowledge and experience of its Chairman, Lord (Marmaduke) Hussey of North Bradley, former Chief Executive of Times Newspapers and a former Chairman of the BBC.
EPC INTEGRATION
Programme Management
Founded in 2001, EPC Integration provides integrated programme and risk management systems. The company specialises in defining and delivering systems that are secure and easy-to-use, providing significant work process improvements and cost and time savings to clients.
The company's skills lie in developing clear, concise and logical technology solutions to organisational work processes. It offers a wide range of business systems, management systems and business services solutions for blue-chip organisations operating in global markets.
THE FM COMPANY
Facilities Management
The FMCompany has developed one of the most advanced internet-based facilities management products on the market: FM Essentials. FM Essentials uses web-based technology to enable facilities managers, managing agents, owners, tenants, technical advisers and contractors to communicate, track requests, send instructions, monitor service delivery and assist with legal compliance - all in 'real time'.
FM Essentials fully automates all aspects of facilities management service delivery. It is simple to use, with no installation costs. It has been built to service a global network of properties by being multi-lingual, multi-currency and multi-time zone in its design. The FMCompany was established in 2002 following a joint development project with Kingston University.”
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