CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
19 June 2007
Implementation Investments
SPL Integrated Solutions Chooses Avatech for the Implementation of AutoCAD Electrical
Avatech Solutions, Inc. announced they will provide SPL Integrated Solutions with a comprehensive implementation of AutoCAD Electrical, the electrical design software with dedicated functionality to design and document controls systems. Avatech will also supply consulting services and custom training for the engineers of this specialty firm that is regarded as the nation's leading integrator of audio, video, IP, and collaborative communications solutions.
SPL Integrated Solutions has engineered systems for many large construction projects including over 30 professional sports stadiums and arenas, the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas, and the Center for Disease Control's Global Communications Center in Atlanta. They employ more than 100 electrical engineering and design professionals in 26 offices spread across the country. The firm is conducting a complete upgrade from AutoCAD 2004 to AutoCAD Electrical and is working with Avatech consultants to define and implement company wide drawing and model standards.
The new system will include customization of AutoCAD Electrical to automate many of SPL's common tasks as well as custom training and consulting services.
"With over 160 pages in a drawing set, the complexity and detail in some of our larger projects warranted us adopting a technology solution that would automate many of the more tedious tasks such as line numbering and series assignments," said Skip Warrington, Project Manager at SPL. "I want SPL to stay ahead of the technology curve and, having worked with them before, we knew that Avatech would have an answer to our challenge.
" Avatech always strives to improve client productivity when spearheading and implementing significant technology and process change," said Bruce White, Vice President of Sales at Avatech. "Developing consistent standards throughout an organization and understanding our clients' real business needs is critical to a successful implementation. Avatech allows clients to gain a rapid return on investment, improving their ability to provide quality engineering solutions to their customers and remain competitive."
According to Warrington, SPL plans to use AutoCAD Electrical to improve efficiencies, such as saving weeks on tedious labeling tasks that will lead to more opportunities to design better systems. "Avatech provides consulting services that will help us define new standards and flexible training methods that will ensure that SPL stays at the forefront of our industry."
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