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MSI offers Step Up to Touchplan® program for Bosch RefinemySite software users

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), a leading provider of services and software to the design and construction industry, announces a specialized customer assistance program to enable users of Bosch's popular RefinemySite to step up to Touchplan, the premier construction planning platform. The program combines data migration technology, expert user training, and flexible contract terms, all designed to preserve the customer's investment and prevent disruption in their Lean Construction journey.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), a leading provider of services and software to the design and construction industry, announces a specialized customer assistance program to enable users of Bosch's popular RefinemySite to step up to Touchplan, the premier construction planning platform.
  • The program combines data migration technology, expert user training, and flexible contract terms, all designed to preserve the customer's investment and prevent disruption in their Lean Construction journey.
  • The Step Up to Touchplan program provides RefinemySite users with the following:
    "Delighting our customers is job one at MSI," said Jason Lyon, Touchplan's VP of Customer Success.
  • Current RefinemySite customers can send an email to [email protected] to learn more about the Step Up to Touchplan program and schedule a free consultation with a Lean planning expert to assess your needs and plan an efficient transition from RefinemySite to Touchplan.

MSI offers Step Up to Touchplan® program for Bosch RefinemySite software users

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), a leading provider of services and software to the design and construction industry, announces a specialized customer assistance program to enable users of Bosch's popular RefinemySite to step up to Touchplan, the premier construction planning platform. The program combines data migration technology, expert user training, and flexible contract terms, all designed to preserve the customer's investment and prevent disruption in their Lean Construction journey.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), a leading provider of services and software to the design and construction industry, announces a specialized customer assistance program to enable users of Bosch's popular RefinemySite to step up to Touchplan, the premier construction planning platform.
  • The program combines data migration technology, expert user training, and flexible contract terms, all designed to preserve the customer's investment and prevent disruption in their Lean Construction journey.
  • The Step Up to Touchplan program provides RefinemySite users with the following:
    "Delighting our customers is job one at MSI," said Jason Lyon, Touchplan's VP of Customer Success.
  • Current RefinemySite customers can send an email to [email protected] to learn more about the Step Up to Touchplan program and schedule a free consultation with a Lean planning expert to assess your needs and plan an efficient transition from RefinemySite to Touchplan.

Implenia wins two large building construction projects with partnership-based execution models in Germany

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The total order volume for Implenia for the two projects is over EUR 100 million (CHF 96 million).

Key Points: 
  • The total order volume for Implenia for the two projects is over EUR 100 million (CHF 96 million).
  • Implenia is already building the first two lots of this multi-faceted quarter in partnership with the customer BEOS.
  • Meanwhile, Lean Construction techniques are being used to optimise the construction process and the use of resources.
  • BIM models of the building were generated during the bidding phase; these are now being successively enriched with additional data for further planning and execution.

Lean Construction Institute to Honor Keyan Zandy with the 2023 LCI Pioneer Award

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has named Keyan Zandy as its 2023 LCI Pioneer Award winner.

Key Points: 
  • The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has named Keyan Zandy as its 2023 LCI Pioneer Award winner.
  • The annual award recognizes individuals who have moved the design and construction industry forward in embracing and implementing Lean tools and techniques.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003211318/en/
    Keyan Zandy, CEO of Skiles Group and co-author of The Lean Builder, was named the 2023 LCI Pioneer Award winner by the Lean Construction Institute (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Keyan has been an active advocate and champion for Lean construction practices since 2005.
  • The LCI Pioneer Award ceremony will be held as part of the 25th LCI Congress on Thursday, October 26th in Detroit, Michigan.

Buildots unveils new AI-assisted planning and tracking tools to battle construction delays

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buildots, the award-winning leader in AI-based automated progress tracking, has announced the launch of Plan Tracker, a new suite of tools that enables managers to accurately plan and track weekly activities and milestones using project-specific data. The system monitors the progress of plans and measures effectiveness, facilitating continuous improvement in performance and adapting to changing realities on the ground in order to avoid construction delays.

Key Points: 
  • The system monitors the progress of plans and measures effectiveness, facilitating continuous improvement in performance and adapting to changing realities on the ground in order to avoid construction delays.
  • Users can add new operational and contractual targets, assign related tasks and activities, and set due dates in one place.
  • "With Buildots Plan Tracker, I can pinpoint critical milestones and actively monitor our progress towards them.
  • The new 'Plan Tracker' suite is now available immediately to all current Buildots users and new customers.

Gilbane Building Company Names 18-Year Company Veteran Adam R. Jelen as Next Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, June 5, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the leading global, family-owned construction management firm, named Adam R. Jelen as the firm's next chief executive officer, following a deliberate, multi-year succession process. On January 1, 2024, Jelen will succeed Thomas M. Laird, Jr., who will become chairman of Gilbane Building Company.

Key Points: 
  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the leading global, family-owned construction management firm, named Adam R. Jelen as the firm's next chief executive officer, following a deliberate, multi-year succession process.
  • On January 1, 2024, Jelen will succeed Thomas M. Laird, Jr., who will become chairman of Gilbane Building Company.
  • Thomas F. Gilbane, Jr. will continue as chairman and chief executive officer of Gilbane, Inc., the parent entity of Gilbane Building Company and Gilbane Development Company.
  • Laird will remain focused on supporting Gilbane Building Company executive leaders and enabling company strategy to drive growth and opportunity.

Implenia wins further large, complex new-build and modernisation projects in Switzerland

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

In addition, Implenia has won four new modernisation projects in the German and French-speaking parts of Switzerland; modernisation work is becoming increasingly important for Division Buildings.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Implenia has won four new modernisation projects in the German and French-speaking parts of Switzerland; modernisation work is becoming increasingly important for Division Buildings.
  • The project, worth over CHF 50 million, started in September 2022 and will take a good two years to complete.
  • Jens Vollmar, Head Division Buildings at Implenia: The preservation and protection of buildings is a high priority in Switzerland.
  • Implenia has recently won four large, complex modernisation projects in the German and French-speaking parts of Switzerland.

Implenia wins further large, complex real estate projects in western Switzerland

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Glattpark (Opfikon), 2 August 2022 Implenias Division Buildings won two further attractive contracts in western Switzerland with a total volume of almost CHF 200 million.

Key Points: 
  • Glattpark (Opfikon), 2 August 2022 Implenias Division Buildings won two further attractive contracts in western Switzerland with a total volume of almost CHF 200 million.
  • As large, complex real estate projects with a focus on sustainability, they are fully aligned with Implenias strategy.
  • They are also proof of the companys strong position as Switzerlands leading construction and real estate service provider.
  • An important international organisation has asked Implenia to carry out a complete renovation of its historic headquarters in Geneva.

Implenia wins two large, complex real estate projects in western Switzerland

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

As large, complex real estate projects with a focus on sustainability, they are fully aligned with Implenias strategy.

Key Points: 
  • As large, complex real estate projects with a focus on sustainability, they are fully aligned with Implenias strategy.
  • They are also proof of the Companys strong position as Switzerlands leading construction and real estate service provider.
  • The contract is worth more than CHF 60 million and will last about two years.
  • Implenia Division Real Estate is responsible for developing the Green Village neighbourhood, while Implenia Division Buildings has already built the Montreal residential building on the site.

Implenia builds new connecting tunnel for Stockholm metro

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Implenia wins contract for connecting tunnel to metro depot in Stockholm | large, complex and sustainable infrastructure project | expertise in tunnelling and concrete works | total contract volume of around CHF 98 million

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  • Implenia wins contract for connecting tunnel to metro depot in Stockholm | large, complex and sustainable infrastructure project | expertise in tunnelling and concrete works | total contract volume of around CHF 98 million
    Glattpark (Opfikon), 3 June 2022 Region Stockholm, Frvaltning fr utbyggd tunnelbana the state-owned company responsible for Stockholms subway infrastructure, awarded Implenia the contract to build the connecting tunnel to the expanded metro depot in Stockholm, Hgdalen.
  • The rock tunnel consists of approximately 2000 m of track tunnel and a 500 m long underground parking area for trains.
  • Implenia will also equip the tunnel with the required installations for electrical and telecommunication systems, control systems, ventilation and fire sprinklers.
  • Visualization of the BIM model of the connecting tunnel for Stockholm metro (image: Implenia).