BIM Now Possible on Mobile Devices at Construction Sites with Autodesk
Cloud-Based Solutions
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 8, 2012--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software, announced the
acquisition of Vela Systems, a provider of cloud and mobile field
management software for the construction industry. The addition of Vela
Systems field management products to Autodesk’s growing portfolio of cloud
and mobile products is helping to extend the value of Building
Information Modeling (BIM) and project data to construction
customers in the field. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
BIM in the Field with Vela Systems (Photo: Business Wire)
“BIM has tremendous value in the planning and design aspects of
construction projects, but if you can’t get that rich data into the
field, at the point of construction, you are leaving out the critical
‘last 100 yards’ in the process. Integrating Vela Systems and its cloud
and mobile products with the Autodesk BIM portfolio transforms the
business of construction, delivering valuable information to job sites
anywhere in the world,” said Amar Hanspal, Senior Vice President,
Information Modeling and Platform Products Group.
Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, Vela Systems extends the power of
BIM with cloud and mobile technologies that enable project and
company-wide programs for streamlined management of quality, safety,
commissioning and field construction. The powerful reporting tools
provide immediate visibility into issues in the field, allowing for
proactive management and resolution, rather than time consuming and
expensive overruns caused by a reactive approach. Vela Systems software
and services are integrated with current Autodesk integrated project
management software including Autodesk
Navisworks, the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC)
industry’s standard comprehensive set of integration, analysis, and
communication tools for project review.
“Vela Systems has been a longstanding partner of Autodesk, and has been
leading the charge in the field. The confluence of cloud computing, iOS
mobile devices like the iPad and BIM has enabled a new way to deliver
and manage construction projects of all types. With the acquisition, we
will accelerate this revolution in field management through a broader
solution and greatly enhanced distribution,” said Josh Kanner,
co-founder, of Vela Systems.
Combined with the Autodesk BIM portfolio, the Vela Systems
software has already helped contractors, owners, architects and
engineers accelerate project schedules, reduce project risk, and improve
the flow of information, including key data and project photos, between
project stakeholders. Autodesk users can now reduce reliance on manual
processes to track progress, document work activities and resolve
issues. With the Vela Systems integration, users can also visualize the
as-designed building in the field to improve quality and fidelity to
design intent; streamline reviews; save money with more efficient
workflows by linking physical tasks to a virtual model; and capture
critical data on materials, systems, and equipment.
Business Outlook
This transaction is expected to have no impact on guidance issued on May
17, 2012.
About Autodesk BIM Solutions
BIM is an intelligent model–based process that provides insight for
creating and managing building and infrastructure projects faster, more
economically and with less environmental impact. Autodesk BIM solutions
for building and infrastructure lifecycles are based on intelligent
models created with Autodesk
Revit building design software products and AutoCAD
Civil 3D civil engineering software. Helping to expand the benefits
of BIM is a powerful set of complementary solutions for visualizing and
simulating projects virtually, documentation and professional drafting,
and data management and collaboration. Autodesk
Building Design Suite 2013, Autodesk
Infrastructure Design Suite 2013 and Autodesk
Plant Design Suite 2013 offer comprehensive sets of tools to support
BIM workflows in single, cost-effective packages.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries -- including the last 17 Academy Award winners
for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software to design, visualize
and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in
1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as
statements about the expected effect of the transaction on the value of
the Company’s product portfolio. Statements regarding future events are
based on Autodesk’s current expectations and are necessarily subject to
associated risks related to, among other things, Autodesk’s ability to
timely consummate the merger. Actual results may differ materially from
those in previously provided projections or other forward-looking
statements. For information regarding other related risks, please see
the “Risk Factors” section of Autodesk’s filings with the SEC, including
its most recent filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
Autodesk, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, and Revit are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries
and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand
names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
Academy Award is a registered trademark of the Academy of Motion
Pictures Arts and Sciences. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product
and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time
without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical
errors that may appear in this document.
© 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Autodesk, Inc.
Paul Sullivan, (603) 289-8987
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