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Crate & Barrel Speaks at COAA Conference on how
Projectmates Technology
and Lean Principles Reduce Project
Time
by 50%
Each Crate and Barrel store is a one-of-a-kind design. Don't expect a cookie-cutter box when you visit any one of the company's 168 stores. Each store is a brand ambassador with a unique, complex design
of clean lines, expansive glass walls, and open interiors in the neo-modernistic style.
 John Moebes, AIA, Director of Construction at Crate & Barrel, spoke at COAA's Fall Leadership Conference
earlier this month on his team's "Survival Mandate" to reduce capital investment 30-50% and reduce facility opening cycles 45%. Despite the difficult economy, the company has continued to build because it has adopted new strategies to cut capital investment and build time.
As Crate & Barrel demonstrates, Projectmates reduces project costs by eliminating many of the fees a company pays out. Moebes added, "All of these were charges to us in order to prove who had done what in a hardcopy world, but where was the value to the project?" Moebes discussed in detail three overarching benefits of using Projectmates to reduce the cost of handling data: 1) Increased transparency in project communications; 2) Streamlined workflow; 3) Reduced project expenses.
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Office Depot and Projectmates
Win Gold Vision Award
 Congratulations to Office Depot's Construction Department for
winning the Constructech Gold Vision Award for its
innovative use of Projectmates. "Our construction department is
always looking for innovative ways to make us more competitive
and effective. Adding efficiencies through Projectmates only
saves us time and money and frees us up to focus on the big
picture of our construction program," said John Vryonides, Senior Manager of Construction at Office Depot. Highlights
of the award include:
- Since implementing Projectmates in 2006, competitive bidding has gone from a manual process to a 100% electronic bidding process, which has eliminated paperwork and shaved off at least a week from the project timeline.
- Projectmates A/P Bridge provides a completely automated process from contract management into Office Depot’s enterprise accounting system.
- Project financials are managed and tracked in Projectmates, including contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and invoices.
Projectmates Blog Update
iPad Utility App Available for Projectmates
Since late 2010, Projectmates has been iPad friendly and fully
accessible on the iPad. The app was developed to overcome an
iPad limitation and provides an easy and convenient way to
upload photos to Projectmates.
Projectmates Launches Version 11.2
Every new version of Projectmates brings a number of enhancements. These enhancements represent our continued commitment to helping make your job a little easier.
Technology Review: Construction Finances
As more companies seek systems to simplify workflow, eliminate double entry, improve productivity and cut costs, Online Project Management Software is becoming the go-to solution. So, how are these solutions positively impacting
your bottom line?
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Client Update
Florida Power & Light
Juno Beach, FL
Florida Power & Light is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves approximately 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with more than 10,000 employees. Red Wing Shoes
Red Wing, MN
From its beginnings in 1905, Red Wing Shoe Company has grown into the most respected manufacturer of hard-working boots and shoes around the globe. The company is dedicated to creating high-quality shoes and boots made with the finest hand-craftsmanship.
NAI West
Salt Lake City, UT
NAI West was founded in Salt Lake City, UT in 1998 as a full service commercial
real estate brokerage. It has since grown to include property management,
property maintenance, and business acquisition services. In 2010 NAI West was
recognized as the number one commercial real estate broker by Utah Business
Magazine.
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