Synchro Announces Asta Powerproject Technology Link
COVENTRY, England, March 17, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Synchro, Ltd.,
a software company headquartered in the UK, has developed a link with
Asta Powerproject, the leading project management software
application for the UK construction industry, which supports the
visualization of construction project plans.
Synchro has formed a technology partnership with Asta Development,
part of Eleco plc, a leading UK-based developer of project portfolio
and resource management software. Asta Development works with a
number of specialist solution providers to offer customers
best-of-breed IT solutions to integrate their project management
system with other business systems. With 70% of successful UK
construction projects using Asta Powerproject*, it is the preferred
project management tool for both small and large construction
companies including main contractors, trade contractors, house
builders, civil engineering firms, clients and professional advisors.
With Synchro, an entire construction delivery team -- owners,
engineers, architects, operators, contractors, sub-contractors,
manufacturers and materials suppliers -- can share a single view of
the entire project in real time. Synchro offers an enhanced visual
simulation approach to the management of construction projects by
synchronizing design, planning and scheduling, supply chain
management, risk management and earned value measurement. Synchro has
achieved an impressive track record for developing innovation
technology for large, complex, or repeatable construction projects
seeking continuous performance improvements throughout the UK, and in
2007 began worldwide distribution of its third generation of
products.
Mace Group Ltd., based in the UK, has been retained as main
contractor for the new landmark building project called the "Shard
London Bridge." Mr. Rob Owen, Director at Mace, uses Synchro
construction management software for this and other projects such as
Tate Modern. He stated, "Synchro provides the graphic simulation
needed to deliver and improve construction solutions for our clients,
along with a real time based 4D model for idea generation and problem
solving within the project team."
Another Synchro user, Expanded of the Laing O'Rourke Group, was
appointed to carry out the development of a luxury residential
apartment block in London called One Hyde Park. Mr. Gary Taylor, who
is responsible for digital prototyping technologies at Expanded,
said, "We are moving toward all our new work to be based in 3D onto
which a 4D and 5D planning capability is superimposed. After
reviewing available options in the market place, we opted to trial
Synchro for its unique and dynamic synchronization of the Asta
schedule of activities and CAD drawing revisions needed to simulate
and optimize results."
About Asta Development:
Asta Development, an Elco plc company, is a leading UK-based
developer of project, portfolio and resource management software with
over 40,000 users worldwide.
Its solutions include Asta Powerproject, the UK's most popular
professional planning software for construction; Asta Easyplan, a
simple project planning tool for managing smaller projects; Asta
Powerproject Enterprise, a construction management software solution
that enables teams to work together effectively on larger projects;
TILOS, time location project management software for managing linear
projects such as road and rail; and Asta Teamplan, a project
portfolio and resource management software application for IT and
services organizations.
In the UK, Asta Development supports customers directly from its
offices in Oxfordshire and Shropshire with a comprehensive range of
services including consultancy, training and technical support.
Outside the UK, it has a network of partners and distributors who
supply, train and support customers, with the software available in
seven different languages.
Michael McCullen, Managing Director of Asta Development, is also
Chief Executive of Eleco Construction Software.
Eleco plc is a technology-led building systems and software group
listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market with a turnover of
circa 60 million pounds. Eleco plc is comprised of Eleco Construction
Software, Eleco Visualisation Software, Eleco Precast Concrete, Eleco
Timber Engineering and Eleco Building Components.
About Synchro, Ltd:
Synchro, Ltd., headquartered in Coventry, England, began software
product development in 2001 on its construction simulation and task
management solution and has been recognized for its achievements in
producing award-winning innovation technology. Synchro's mission is
to deliver software that serves the construction delivery team and
that survives the dynamics of everyday life in the construction
industry. Simply stated, Synchro's software allows its users to
explore options and manage solutions. For more information, please
visit www.synchroltd.com
* Source: Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2007
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