Constructech Magazine Announces the 2009 Vision Award Winners
August 20, 2009
Contact:
Michelle Mayer
Publicist
+1 630.933.0844 ext. 246
mmayer@constructech.com
Carol Stream, Ill. – Aug. 20, 2009 – Constructech magazine honored the 2009 Vision Award winners during a special ceremony at the fourth annual Technology Day conference, held this year at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare hotel.
The Constructech Vision Awards honor companies that have realized the advantages of applying innovative technologies to their everyday businesses as well as the technology enablers that have helped them achieve their goal.
Any company involved in residential, commercial, and heavy construction, professionals in all trades, architectural and engineering firms, corporate owners, facility management companies, government agencies, and land developers are eligible for a Constructech Vision Award.
“In today’s market, construction companies must face new challenges head on, and bring customers the most affordable, quality product they can. This goal can be achieved with the use of the right technology solutions,” said Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, Constructech. “The companies named as Vision Award winners recognize this necessity, and have become more successful as a result of implementing technology.”
The winners of the 2009 Constructech Vision Awards are:
AEC/Design
Silver: Apex Cost Consultants
Autodesk
Beck Technology
Bronze: Homecad
Ameri-CAD
Autodesk
Builder/GC Commercial $26 million - $100 million
Silver: J.M. Coull, Inc.
eBid Systems
Silver: IMTC-MEI
Meridian Systems
Project 3 Technologies
The Cram Group
Bronze: AGI
Computer Guidance
Sprint
Builder/GC Commercial $101 million - $250 million
Silver: Forrester Construction
Allied Telecom
iCore
Bronze: M.J. Harris, Inc.
Builder/GC Commercial $251 million - $500 million
Silver: S.M. Wilson & Co.
CMiC
Bronze: Kajima Building & Design Group
RedVector.com
Builder/GC Commercial +$500 million
Gold: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
FreightTrain
Motion Computing
Gold: Messer Construction Co.
Silver: DPR Construction, Inc.
Autodesk
Innovaya
Sage
Silver: Messer Construction Co.
Bronze: DPR Construction, Inc.
Tekla
Builder/GC Residential $6 million - $25 million
Silver: Provident Homes
Builder1440
Builder/GC Residential $26 million - $100 million
Silver: Fairmont Pacific Rim/299 Burrard Development
Constructive Solutions
Event 1 Software
Meridian Systems
Multi Vista
Oracle
Sage
Builder/GC Residential $101 million - $250 million
Silver: Heartland Homes, Inc.
MARK SYSTEMS
Builder/GC Residential $251 million - $500 million
Silver: Clark Builders Group
Corporate Owner: Healthcare
Gold: St. Joseph Health System
Vico Software
Silver: BJC Healthcare
CMiC
Oracle
Corporate Owner: Retail/Chain
Silver: Prime Retail
Autodesk
Heavy/Highway/GC
Silver: T.J. Lambrecht Construction
Topcon Positioning Systems
Bronze: McGuire and Hester
On Center Software
Specialty Contractor: Elevator Installation and Maintenance
Bronze: Stanley Elevator
WennSoft
Specialty Contractor: Light Gauge Steel Framing
Silver: FrameMax
NoteVault
Specialty Contractor: Electrical Work
Gold: INTREN, Inc.
Penta Technologies
Sprint
Specialty Contractor: Plastering, Drywall
Bronze: PC Haines, Inc.
On Center Software
Automated Home Technology
Gold: Donatelli Builders, Inc.
Avlet
In addition, Constructech also awarded a special Team Award. The Team Award goes to a project team that has experienced considerable success with using leading-edge technology specifically on one single project or program. The 2009 Team Award was given to:
Tocci Building Corporation
Autodesk
“The companies honored at tonight’s ceremony are truly the definition of ‘excellence’ in the construction industry. Each company has learned and benefited from the top-notch technology solutions they deploy today,” said Peggy Smedley, editorial director of Constructech. “It is important to recognize these success stories, and we want to congratulate all of the winners for their superior achievements.”
To order a copy of the October and November issues of Constructech and to read more about the 2009 Vision Awards winners, please contact Dawn Cassata at dcassata@constructech.com.
About Technology Day
Technology Day is the construction industry's foremost event promoting the use of technology, bringing together builders, contractors, and solution providers to identify the most crucial topics in the construction space through networking, education, and demonstrations.
About Constructech Magazine
As the only publication focused exclusively on the technology needs of the construction professionals, Constructech magazine is the industry’s advocate for driving technology initiatives forward and bringing visionaries together. Focusing on the commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors, Constructech takes the perspective of the construction professional in uncovering the true value of information technology tools, automated home technology options, and building control automation.