Information Management Software for Engineers, the Construction sector and Architects

A construction industry solution that builds on the extensive information management framework provided by Claromentis. Engineers, Architects and the Construction Sector in general now have available a portal that in essence provides a comprehensive and powerful solution for sharing project information.

In addition to the comprehensive framework the construction solution provides :

• Rigorous control of the file system in terms of document naming requirements and large file management
• A complete project management application
• Powerful Java based searching

Document Management for the Engineering and Construction Sector

In addition to the standard functionality of web based and version controlled document management systems, Engineers and Architects in essence have two strong requirements for any a web based document management software that they can implement to meet their needs.

• Firstly the system must allow for the definition and adherence to a very formal, controlled and customizable nomenclature to control the document filenames according to a strict naming pattern.
• Secondly the document should be part of an information set that contributes to the project information as part of a large scale construction project management exercise.

Both of these are considered below:

Document Submission Wizard

Clients requiring rigorous control of document locations in complex file systems, and requiring automatic control of the document name according to appropriate patterns and rules, can now use the Claromentis Document Submission Wizard.

As a first step the system Home Page is made very document centric - for these clients many other collaboration applications and associated functionality are not necessary.

Scomi is using Claromentis Intranet Manager

Adding a document is achieved by using the new wizard – a dynamic form that build exactly the correct file name according to a combination of your own rules for defining the pattern, the type of document and the project it is for – and of course the existing files already uploaded to the system.

Adding a Document Using the Wizard

Once the user has added the document the system confirms the name applied.

Confirmation Screen

The document has been added to exactly the correct location, with the correct file name, according to the client requirements.

Result of the Submission

In the administration panel the client can maintain a list of the relevant projects and departments – or any other set of names that control the required document name.

Admin Panel to Set Up the Structure

Complete Project Management for the Construction and Engineering Sectors

Although maintaining a strict document management system is essential for the Engineering, Architectural and Construction sectors these documents should be made available as an integrated part of Project Management.

With the Claromentis Project management application all of these documents are made available on a permission basis to the relevant team members of the construction or engineering project.

Admin Panel to Set Up the Structure

Summary

In providing an enhanced document and project management portal for the Construction, Engineering and Architectural sectors Claromentis has provided a solution that offers powerful Java based searching to deal with large files effectively, a rigorous control of filenames within the Document Management System and further more made these documents available directly in the Project Management Application.