MANCHESTER, NH--(Marketwire - April 30, 2008) -
Newforma®, a software company
addressing the project information management (PIM) needs of the design and
building industry, announced today that it has surpassed 17,000 licensed
users of
Newforma®
Project Center software as a result of continued customer acquisition
in the first quarter of 2008. Newforma's customer list now includes 47 of
the top 200 design firms, according to the 2007
Building Design & Construction Giants listing for the
four categories of Architects, Engineers, Architect/Engineers and
Engineer/Architects. The information for over 46,000 projects is now being
managed by Newforma software, nearly double the number from the previous
quarter.
Seattle-based Callison became a Newforma customer in the first quarter of
2008. Director of Information Technology Susanmarie Koenigs said the firm
has adopted Newforma Project Center on the strength of the solution's
promise to support a more integrated practice among project team members,
inside and outside the firm. "At Callison, we're very focused on creating
an environment that encourages a cross-pollination of ideas. Project
information management solutions that support more effective communication
and greater project visibility are an important contributor," said Koenigs.
"Newforma has offered us a means to further our goal by significantly
reducing the effort involved on the part of our busy professionals."
Newforma Chief Executive Officer Ian Howell believes that the adoption of
Newforma Project Center by an increasing number of leading architects and
engineers reflects a growing industry awareness of the imperative to
operate at peak efficiency and productivity. "Our customers, no matter what
their size, recognize the cost of inadequate project information management
and its impact on the effectiveness of every employee in the firm," said
Howell. "By deploying Newforma Project Center, these firms enjoy the
competitive advantage of streamlined project process, reduced exposure to
errors and omissions, repeatable best practices and improved communication
in support of a more integrated practice. We remain committed to delivering
exceptional value through our solution for firms who are growing, as well
as those who are trying to do more without the inherent risks of hiring
additional staff in the current economic climate."
Partial list of new customers in the first quarter of 2008
Callison
H2L2 Architects/Planners
Herbert S. Newman and Partners
Holzman Moss Architecture
HuntonBrady Architects
Karlsberger
Lea+Elliott
Lionakis Beaumont Design Group
Lucien Lagrange Architects
Perry, Crabb & Associates
Quinn Evans Architects
RDG Planning & Design
SERA Architects
SWBR Architects
Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani
Wolfberg Alvarez and Partners
Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon & Williams, Inc.
About Newforma
Newforma is a software company serving architecture, engineering,
construction and owner/operator (AECO) organizations worldwide. Its mission
is to develop and market software solutions which significantly improve the
productivity of the building project team by streamlining work processes,
reducing exposure from errors and omissions, improving coordination and
communication, and enabling greater repeatability of project success.
Newforma® Project Center, Newforma's flagship product, creates a more
productive environment for project managers and the project team by
organizing project information, facilitating information sharing, and
enabling more effective project process. Newforma Project Center is
currently implemented on tens of thousands of projects in industry-leading
AECO firms. For more information about Newforma, visit
www.newforma.com or
phone +1 (603) 625-6212.
© 2008 Newforma, Inc. Newforma is a registered trademark of Newforma, Inc.,
in the United States and other countries. All other brands or products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should
be treated as such.
Contact Information: Contacts:
Kelly Murray
978-597-3377
Patrick Gillam
603-625-6212 ext. 349