E-Newsletter
Synchro and Bentley Systems Partner Strategically to Empower New Interoperability and Workflow between Design and Construction. In a move to meet the growing demands for optimal interoperability and to improve the workflow between design and construction, Synchro Ltd has announced a partnership with Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leader in comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure. While Synchro and Bentley share a similar vision of the industry, their distinctive competencies are different but compatible. The companies serve user organizations looking for a seamless solution and envision an opportunity to expand usage by delivering a combined solution. The partnership will enable Synchro's construction management software applications to utilize more seamlessly Bentley's software solutions worldwide. "Our strategic vision closely considers what our clients tell us they need to solve real problems on their job sites worldwide every day. They have told us that they need better, seamless software solutions to overcome the global challenges presented by interoperability. They also have told us that they would warmly welcome a software solution that embraces a tighter workflow between design and construction," said Tom Dengenis, Chief Executive Officer of Synchro Ltd. "Our strategic alliance with Bentley will provide a major catalyst in the enhancement of construction management software capabilities driven by these customer requirements." Synchro Offers Free, New, Open Viewer. Synchro Open Viewer is our free 4D Read and Report Only Viewer and is designed to provide you with more freedom to join the process and gain a view of Synchro models. Open Viewer is available, via download, once you are fully registered on our Contact Page. To compare functionality in our product suite, please click here to enlarge the view of Synchro's Product Suite Comparison Tune in to Our New Webinar Series. Join us for free, live, 30-45 minute webinars to learn why so many leading companies use 4D BIM construction simulation to win work and manage complex delivery. An Introduction to 4D BIM with Synchro Date: Friday, 15 July 2011 Time: 2:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time Host: John Razzell, European Sales Director If you are evaluating the software and need to gain a clear understanding of its impacts on your current processes, and want to experience Synchro, this webinar will make clear what the industry buzz on BIM is about. Register for "An Introduction to 4D BIM with Synchro" Webinar Synchro for Intermediate 4D BIM Users Date: Friday, 15 July 2011 Time: 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time Host: Kirk Olson, Executive VP -- USA If you already use 4D BIM as a part of your business model and want to learn more about how to leverage and optimize it, then you may want to join us for this Friday webinar. We select and examine real case studies of 4D BIM to understand how 4D BIM performs on the worksite every day. Register for "Synchro for Intermediate 4D BIM Users" Webinar Master Class for Advanced Synchro BIM Users Date: TBA Time: 2:00-2:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time Host: Stephen Dolan, Delivery Director If you actively deploy 4D BIM on major construction projects and want to learn the most advanced techniques in modeling, synchronization and optimization, then you may want to join us for this webinar designed for Master 4D BIM Users. Read a New Case Study with McCarthy Building Companies. We invite you to take a closer look at a new case study with Ken McBroom, PSP. Ken is Chief Scheduler at McCarthy and we listened closely to his user experience with Synchro for a San Diego Healthcare facility. To learn more about what he had to say, you can read the full case study --just click here to read it Have You Upgraded to Synchro 4.3 Yet? Synchro announced the new release of its Professional 4.3 software for 4D construction simulation modelling, scheduling and planning. "Wow. That's all I have to say. Synchro definitely nailed it on the head with this one," said Daniel Fahmi, a Synchro Beta Tester and Synchro Blogger. "Graphics have improved big time. Once everything is finally loaded, there is no lag whatsoever. I don't know how to explain the speed but it's freakin' fast
It's faster than I ever expected." In addition to its faster speed, Professional 4.3 significantly has been designed for higher performance in its integration with Oracle |Primavera's P6 . Request a Demo or a Trial Download of Synchro 4.3. Synchro Employee Showcase Eric J. Olsen Vice President of Partner Support and University Relations Director Eric J. Olsen joined Synchro to provide new support to our Partners and to build university relations. As a LEED accredited professional from metropolitan Boston who also holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License, Olsen brings to Synchro 25 years of construction experience, both on the site and in the office. "That's great news," said Paul Butterworth, General Manager for Fortior Global of Melbourne, Australia -- one of Synchro's largest distribution partners. "Our sales are seeing new orders every month and our Synchro user community in Australia has been growing on a steady basis over the past year. The value proposition to our project management customers is clear for both BIM and Project Controls. With Eric on board, our team will have the support they need to keep up with the market demand." A resident of New England in the United States, Olsen holds a BS in Construction Engineering Technology from Montana State University in Bozeman. You may contact Eric at eric.olsen@synchroltd.com Director, European Sales Since 2009 John Razzell has worked closely with our European customers to introduce Synchro to them and ensure their user experience is outstanding. Previous to joining Synchro, John worked for seven years at Asite in London, where he was Professional Services Manager then Sales Director. Prior to Asite, John was Business Development Manager at Bidcom Ltd, where he first met Tom Dengenis, and Director at Camstone. John is a graduate of Twickenham College of Technology and is a member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology. He is a recipient of the Voluntary Service Medal for his work with the Red Cross. John lives with his family in Derbyshire and can be reached at john.razzell@synchroltd.com Planning Planet Zone at London Olympia. Project Challenge Expo 2011, the UK's leading exhibition for organisations working with projects and programmes, will take place at Olympia, London on 21 22 September 2011. Presentations at Project Challenge have proven to be very popular with delegates allowing them the opportunity to get right up to date with the latest products, services and initiatives through face to face meetings with exhibitors. Plus delegates gain a valuable learning experience provided by the impressive line-up of speakers at the presentation zones. This year's Autumn event will see each presentation zone designated as follows: Case Studies Zone Speakers in this zone will provide insights into the project challenges faced in their own organisations. It will be possible for exhibitors to co-present but this will only be permitted providing it is with a client. Masterclass Zone This will be the opportunity for speakers to provide real practical expertise to delegates which will enable them to review their own practices and procedures, this zone will provide the opportunity for operational change and advantage. Solutions/Software Zone -This zone will be where organisations can provide insights into new products, services, and solutions. Because there will be commercial advantage to presenting organisations there will be a charge of 400 GBP per presentation. Planning Planet Zone This new zone sponsored by us will through a blend of case study and industry expertise provide a focus within the event for those working in Planning, Scheduling and Project Controls. This important area will therefore gain increased exposure and add to Project Challenge. Contact PPadmin@planningplanet.com 
Space at this webinar is limited so please register early.
Register for "Master Class for Advanced Synchro BIM Users" Webinar.
John Razzell
Asta is an enterprise e-business application services company providing collaborative commerce solutions for order accountability, parts fulfillment, supplier collaboration and supply chain execution services across value networks. Asta focuses on logistics, manufacturing and distribution functions for targeted industries, which include electronics, computers, semi conductors, packaged and consumer goods, health care products and services. Asta delivers application services through an internet transaction gateway for visibility, execution, tracking, collaboration and control. Its solutions complement and extend existing back end systems to realize competitive advantage. Synchro now supports Asta Powerproject version 11.
