Jun. 19, 2001—Editors of DigitalCAD.com and AECNewsroom.com, CAD communities of DigitalMediaNet.com, today announced the winners of the A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Best Awards.

The A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Best Awards were chosen from newly released and upgraded products presented at the A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Show, in Chicago, IL. In order to qualify for the award, exhibiting companies submitted products that were newly released or upgraded in the last 90 days. Awards were given out based on unique product features and perceived overall impact from product on the AEC industry. Winners included Meridian Project Systems for the Prolog Pocket for Palm OS Handhelds, @Last Software for SketchUp 1.2, Bentley Systems, Inc. for Architecture for MicroStation TriForma, Revit Technology Corporation for Revit 3.1, e-Builder, Inc. for TeamBuilder 5.0, TRIRIGA for Intelligent Business System and Web4, Inc. for eReview. Descriptions of winning products and services are listed below.

Meridian Project Systems, A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Booth #1510, won for Prolog Pocket for the Palm OS Handheld. With Prolog Pocket, AEC professionals can manage and track their jobs from the field using a Palm computer. Aspects that can be tracked include labor hours, work performed and equipment, weather conditions, notable events and visitors, safety notices, notices to comply and punch lists. Prolog Pocket synchronizes with Prolog Manager.

@Last Software, A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Booth #2026, won for SketchUp 1.2. SketchUp 1.2 builds on the techniques of SketchUp and further combines the elegance and spontaneity of pencil sketching with the speed and flexibility of today’s digital media. Features include real-time, location-sensitive shadows, profile and extension lines, enhanced DWG/DXF import and export, compatibility with 3ds max/VIZ, EON and Piranesi, metric systems support, fast feedback for faster drawing on larger designs, user-customizable command quick keys, and improved compatibility with LCD tablet.

Bentley Systems, A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Booth # 1805, won for Architecture for MicroStation TriForma. Architecture for MicroStation TriForma automates the architectural design and production process from conceptual design to construction documentation. It integrates parametric, 3D building design, visualization, 2D drawing production, and report generation of quantities and costs. Its topological modeling capabilities for free-form solids and complex surfaces give architects freedom to create models of virtually any form.

Revit Technology Corporation, A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Booth # 805, won for Revit 3.1. Revit release 3.1 includes powerful new features to support AEC professionals in their design and documentation tasks. Features include model-based collaboration through worksets, 4D design and documentation using phasing.

e-Builder, Inc., A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Booth #1819, won for TeamBuilder 5.0. TeamBuilder 5.0 assists owners, contractors, architects and engineers in managing communication with project teams through a project or program specific web site. Functionality includes supercharged workflow, intelligent faxing, virtual private plan room, xreference management, offline file management, executive summary, external notification engine, public folders and enhanced reporting.

TRIRIGA, A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Booth # 1019, TRIRIGA won for TRIRIGA Intelligent Business System. This program provides a complete, integrated, reference and searchable project record. TRIRIGA Intelligent Business System manages all specifications, drawings, documents and costs. Managers can readily determine the details behind the project with this electronic management solution. TRIRIGA Intelligent Business System currently works with AutoCAD and Bentley products.

Web4, Inc., A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Booth #2201, won for eReview. eReview is a Java-based software that combines simple ways to conduct online meetings with real-time view and annotation capabilities. EReview allows multiple meeting participants to collaborate on documents, drawings, and CAD files in real-time over the Internet using only a Web browser and Internet access.

About Digital Media Online
Digital Media Online, A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 Booth #626, http://www.digitalmedianet.com, is the world’s leading developer of vertical online communities in the digital media marketplace. With more than 35 channels receiving over 1 million visits a month and 12 leading industry newsletters emailed to over 158,000 professionals each week, DigitalMediaNet.com serves distinct market segments including streaming media, digital video, animation, special effects, desktop publishing, imaging and design, digital audio, CAD, workstations, game development, film, broadcast and post production. DigitalMediaNet.com community resources include breaking technology and product news, techniques, white papers, research, interactive product guides, classified, job and resume listings and extensive examples of digital art, animations and video.

About A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001
A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001, Where Technology Means Business, takes place June 18-21, 2001 at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center in Chicago, IL. This year’s conference and expo will focus on separating the technology hype from real-world solutions. From architects to engineers, facility managers and owners to contractors, every AEC professional interested in adapting technology in their business will benefit from attending this event. For more information and to register for A/E/C SYSTEMS 2001 and these special sessions, visit www.aecsystems.com/2001 or call: (800) 451-1196; fax: (610) 458-1553. For information on exhibiting call: (610) 458-7070; fax: (610) 458-7171.

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