CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
22 November 2005
Implementation Investments
Avatech Solutions Selected by Auburn University to Develop Comprehensive Space Planning System
Avatech Solutions, Inc. announced its Facilities and Asset Management Team has won a significant contract with Auburn University.
After a rigorous RFP competition, Auburn University has selected Avatech Solutions to develop a Space Planning system to track and account for the university's space demands and uses. The new system will utilize best-in-class technology in support of key business objectives for the Office of Campus Planning & Space Management in the areas of Capital Projects Planning, Campus Master Planning, Space Planning & Management and Real Estate Planning.
"We are thrilled that Auburn University selected our Facilities and Asset Management team for this contract. The higher education sector is a targeted area of planned growth for our company," said Scott Harris, COO at Avatech. "As Avatech continues to win impressive contracts with esteemed institutions such as Auburn University, we are gaining a reputation as a leading provider of Facilities Management solutions for top universities and colleges across the country."
Avatech will be implementing a space management system for Auburn utilizing technology from Autodesk, ARCHIBUS/FM and Idisis. This system will enable the university to more effectively utilize government and private grant funding by centralizing space management functions. The system leverages Autodesk MapGuide's ability to share detailed facilities related information campus wide through a universally accessible web interface.
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