http://www.asite.com/index.php en kvasimahmed@asite.com Copyright 2012 2012-04-02T13:56:55+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2012/04/asite-expands-presence-in-american-market/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2012/04/asite-expands-presence-in-american-market/#When:13:56:55Z The leading European provider of collaborative cloud solutions today announced the expansion of its American operations with the establishment of new offices in both New York and San Francisco. This builds on Asite’s impressive global results; including being named the Best Project Planning Solution for 2011 in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries and posting a 44% growth in revenue whilst tripling profit compared to 2010. Tony Ryan, Asite CEO, says "We continue to focus on exceeding our growth targets year on year – a goal which the team has achieved every year since 2006. We are now continuing the measured expansion of our successful AEC focus into the USA along with renewed attention on the Middle East and Australasia. We aim to support the delivery of our industry-defining cloud platform and suite of collaborative Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions to all markets via our direct efforts and those of our partner community. " According to independent research firm Forrester’s report "Sizing the Cloud", the global cloud computing market will reach $241 billion in 2020 with SaaS offering more growth opportunity than any other segment in the still largely vague market for cloud computing services. SaaS will retain its position as a leading segment in cloud computing with the SaaS market growing three-fold to $92.8 billion by 2016. Asite COO Nathan Doughty says, "Asite’s continued growth in the US is a natural result of supporting the global operations of our customers. They are running some of the largest and most capital-intensive engineering projects in the world today using Asite solutions. We are in business to support them as they work to achieve true collaborative working with their supply chains. Our direct presence on both coasts of the US market will mean an improved service for both our customers and our partner community." Details about Asite’s new offices in New York City and San Francisco can be found here. About Asite Asite helps businesses share information and build knowledge in a secure environment in the cloud. Every day, professionals all over the world use Asite to manage their projects and supply chains collaboratively and get the information they need – when and where they need it. News 2012-04-02T13:56:55+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2012/03/asite-reports-44-growth-in-2011-results/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2012/03/asite-reports-44-growth-in-2011-results/#When:13:33:48Z The Directors are pleased to report that the Group continued its growth on the performance of 2010. For the 12 months ended 30 June 2011 revenue increased by 44% to £2.914m (2010: £2.021m). Overall, operating profit for the period rose 317% to £0.422m (2010: £0.133m). In light of the market conditions globally, we have delivered significant growth and overachieved on our target.We continue to open up revenue streams in the US and Middle East markets. Our strategy to focus on enterprise deals continues to deliver success. As stated in last year’s report our platform continues to add new functionality enabling us to win business outside of our standard market (AEC). We have seen significant interest in our collaborative Building Information Model (cBIM) capabilities. Please click here to view the 2011 Financial Performance Report (PDF). News 2012-03-01T13:33:48+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2012/01/skanska-signs-five-year-agreement-with-asite-for-their-cloud-based-eprocure/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2012/01/skanska-signs-five-year-agreement-with-asite-for-their-cloud-based-eprocure/#When:06:32:08Z Skanska UK has signed a five-year enterprise agreement with Asite for the use of Asite’s award winning collaborative Software as a Service technology (cSaaS).  The deal sees Skanska implementing Asite’s eProcurement and supply chain integrations solutions throughout the entire organisation and across their supply chain relationships. Asite’s technology will provide Skanska with a single integrated solution for the procurement process across their portfolio of construction and facilities management works. Both Skanska staff and their supply chain partners will use Asite eProcurement to manage their purchasing cycle including tendering, purchasing, delivery logistics and goods receipt, and payment processes. As part of the enterprise solution Asite will be closely integrating with Skanska’s back-office ERP system, Sage Intuita. By automating and streamlining the purchasing process, Asite’s technology significantly reduces transaction costs and will ensure that Skanska are furthering their aim of creating true partnerships with their supply chain. Suppliers will be able to share their catalogue of products on Asite to allow Skanska and all other buyers to buy directly from them online, which they can track, fulfil, and directly invoice back via Asite.  Suppliers can either use their Asite account or an end-to-end  digital solution  that integrates with the supplier’s back-office systems.  This will assist all participants in the Skanska supply chain by increasing transparency and providing true workflow management across the complexities of the supply chain management process. The Asite solution will ensure a fully transparent four-way match of orders, delivery tickets, goods receipt notes, and invoices for all transactions and ensure appropriate visibility for all stakeholders.Andy MacAskill, Skanska UK Supply Chain Director, said "We are delighted to be working with Asite as our platform provider to deliver eProcurement across our supply chain. Asite will be an important part of our vision to deliver a One Skanska best practice approach to the procurement of materials, products, services and subcontract packages throughout project lifecycles. The implementation of eProcurement will provide significant efficiency benefits to our supply chain and contribute to establishing Skanska as the leading construction procurer in the UK."Tony Ryan, Asite CEO, said “We are delighted to bring on board a client with the pedigree of Skanska UK on a multi-year enterprise agreement.  Skanska is a leader in the construction industry, renowned for their progressive business practices, and I take great pleasure in welcoming them and their supply chain to the Asite community.  This relationship is further proof that the Asite eProcurement solution is industry-leading and that our on-going development focus matches up to the needs of the AEC industry.”Asite’s eProcurement solution delivers the following benefits: Suppliers Provide buyer-specific product catalogues with rich content such as product images Dynamically update catalogue data for price sensitive items Manage the entire sales order management process online Receive orders from buyers online Respond to RFQs and tenders from buyers Create advance shipping notes and issue to buyers Create invoices from orders upon order fulfilment Buyers Create/Negotiate contracts and manage tenders Create material orders from rich content catalogue or as free-text Create blanket orders for suppliers against contracts Create approval rules based on quantity, value or as per your own system Compare items from same or across suppliers before ordering  Procure from favourite items within the supplier catalogue Manage change orders and credit notes Receive invoices electronically  Manage the plant hire and plant return processes Obtain internal approval for purchases Call off individual orders from a blanket order  Create RFQs and issue them to one or multiple suppliers Create GRNs against order items despatched from suppliers Automatically generate four way match reports (Order, Invoice, GRN and ASN) Track spend and performance against budget at contract or enterprise level Complete audit history available at all times with full message acknowledgement capability All Parties Integrate with existing purchasing systems, using Asite Exchange  Track purchasing activity and the status of orders through detailed reporting Asite also delivers the following benefits: Workflow management and planning Document management – storing and version control Forms and contract management – automation and customization Progress tracking - auditable history and reporting AppBuilder – build customisable applications Collaborative building information modelling State-of-the-art cloud based global data centres Security compliant with US, UK and EU governmental requirements About Skanska Skanska is one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups with expertise in construction, development of commercial and residential projects and public-private partnerships. Based on its global green experience, Skanska aims to be the clients' first choice for green solutions. The Group currently has 52,000 employees in selected home markets in Europe, in the US and Latin America. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, Skanska's sales in 2010 totalled around £11 billion. In the UK, Skanska employs approximately 4,600 staff and undertakes around £1.3 billion worth of work each year carrying out all aspects of the construction, development and infrastructure process - from financing projects, through design and construction through to facilities management, operation and maintenance.  Skanska works in accordance with the Skanska Code of Conduct and to its Five Zeros, which reflect its core values: Zero loss-making projects, Zero accidents, Zero environmental incidents, Zero ethical breaches and Zero defects. The organisation was recently named the Greenest company in the Sunday Times 2011 Best Green Companies Awards and the Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) ‘Supply Management awards 2011’. About Asite Asite was founded in 2001 and is based in the city of London.  We help businesses share information and build knowledge in a secure environment in the cloud. Every day, professionals the world over use the Asite platform to manage their projects and supply chains collaboratively and to get the information they need – when and where they need it. News 2012-01-18T06:32:08+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/11/asite-joins-autodesk-developer-network/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/11/asite-joins-autodesk-developer-network/#When:09:12:29Z Asite has joined the Autodesk Developer Network to develop tighter integration between the Asite cBIM™ platform for collaborative BIM and Autodesk’s leading design tools for Building Information Modelling, including the Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Navisworks product families. Asite’s cloud platform enables project teams to design collaboratively and coordinate models for design review, construction management, and facilities management. Asite cBIM helps organisations connect their model data with their commercial management systems. As a result of joining the Autodesk Developer Network, Asite will be able to deliver Revit users a complete view of project workflows within the process of building information modelling.  Through a fully integrated workflow, building and design professionals will be able to share and coordinate models across distributed teams and disparate systems and connect their commercial project data directly to the design. Asite and Autodesk users will benefit from a clear and robust audit trail of design progression throughout a project in a tried and tested AEC collaboration platform. The benefits to Asite and Autodesk Revit users include: Connect model information to truly configurable workflows via Asite AppBuilder Collaborative, Commercial, and Interoperable business processes – with a clear audit trail Processes will become more efficient through streamlining your workflows Designs and BIM coordination processes will be connected to your supply chain, project management and procurement processes to offer real time information across the project Improved workflows will specifically meet the needs of your business Benefit from added value when using both Asite and Autodesk software About Asite Asite was founded in 2001 and is based in the city of London.  We help businesses share information and build knowledge in a secure environment in the cloud. Every day, professionals the world over use the Asite platform to manage their projects and supply chains collaboratively and to get the information they need – when and where they need it. Autodesk and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.    News 2011-11-24T09:12:29+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/11/asite-wins-the-project-planning-product-of-the-year-award-at-the-constructi/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/11/asite-wins-the-project-planning-product-of-the-year-award-at-the-constructi/#When:15:24:41Z After several months of anticipation, Asite were honoured to win and pick up an award for the category of ‘Project Planning Product of the Year’ at the Construction Computing Awards. We were also delighted to be runners up for the ‘One-to-Watch Company’ and ‘Document and Content Management Product’ categories. We are particularly pleased with winning an award for the project planning category as we have always set out to create a solution that enables our users to plan and manage all aspects of their projects effectively and efficiently, to know that our users nominated us as winners for this category was a real honour. The awards do was held at the stunning Hotel Russell and was a great opportunity for us to network with other leading players in the industry, including media partners and bloggers. We’d like to extend our congratulations to the winners of the other categories and most importantly, thank Construction Computing Magazine for putting on such a great evening of entertainment, food and fun; the Asite team were treated to a fantastic evening out that lasted into the early hours. Here are some photos of our evening out. Enjoy!   News 2011-11-18T15:24:41+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/09/link-dsg-joins-forces-with-asite-and-saas-north-america-to-improve-content-/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/09/link-dsg-joins-forces-with-asite-and-saas-north-america-to-improve-content-/#When:11:03:01Z Architects, engineers, contractors now have an easier way to collaborate on the hundreds of documents required to complete building projects of all sizes. Asite’s cloud technology gives everyone involved in a construction project access to key documents online, allowing for increased collaboration, fewer mistakes, reduced rework, and time and cost savings. The collaborative solution for the building industry is a joint effort of LINK Document Services Group, Thomas Reprographics, NRI and SaaS North America.  The solution is powered by Asite technology, which provides an easy-to-use Web-based platform that is widely used by architects, engineers and construction industry for increased project collaboration and workflow management. “We’re pleased to offer the Asite solution to our clients to simplify their collaboration and improve their workflow management capabilities,” said Bryan Thomas, Co-Founder of LINK Document Services Group. “Partnering with Asite gives our clients a proven technology with a strong track record of improving content management on construction projects of all sizes.” Asite technology allows architects, engineers and contractors to load project documents to a secure website hosted by Asite, with permission granted to project members to review, revise, comment and collaborate. This ensures everyone on the project team is working from the most current, accurate versions of construction documents. The Asite technology includes the ability to view files in more than 250 formats without users needing the software on their individual computers. The technology also includes communication tools and the ability to build in rules for access and workflow to ensure documents are reviewed by the right people at the right time. “These features are exactly what our clients want and need to increase their efficiency and collaboration,” said Doug Magid, President of NRI. “The access to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform lets our clients take advantage of today’s cloud technology to get projects done on time and on spec.” Additional features available in Asite include bid management, procurement services, document storage and management, collaborative building information modeling (cBIM), global print distribution, reporting capabilities, and the automation of key tasks. “We are excited to welcome LINK, NRI and Thomas Reprographics to the Asite partner community,” said Tony Ryan, Asite CEO. “Together, we will continue to provide leading digital services to the AEC industry throughout the world in an effort to simplify the complex document management tasks they face every day.” About LINK Document Services Group, LLC LINK Document Services Group gives clients access to experience in a way they can’t get with other Managed Print Services (MPS) providers. We provide one source for our clients’ needs by tapping into the expertise of four leading document companies. LINK partners are all recognized AEC and reprographic leaders that are committed to providing a full range of services and the best possible customer care. By combining our resources, we provide the greatest breadth and depth of experience available in the industry. LINK is your one source for any document services you need. www.linkdsg.com About Thomas Reprographics, Inc. Thomas Reprographics, Inc. combines more than 55 years of experience in the visual communications, reprographics and printing industries. Thomas Reprographics is based in Richardson, TX, with more than 30 locations strategically located across the United States. www.thomasrepro.com About NRI NRI is a trusted peer and business partner to design, architecture, engineering and construction professionals, providing integrated graphic and content solutions custom tailored to their unique requisites.  For the creative community, marketers and artists, NRI delivers exquisite color print and software solutions. NRI consists of four divisions providing a wide range of services:  Reprographics, ColorGraphics, On-Site Services, and Technology Services.  As a woman business enterprise (WBE) with over 110 years of experience, NRI has proven itself over and over as a technology, service, and quality leader in the industry. It is constantly looking for ways to raise the standards in the industry for the benefit of its clients and employees, as well as fellow reprographics and imaging companies.  NRI currently has locations in New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California and Georgia. www.nrinet.com  About Saas North America SaaS North America is a SaaS distribution and professional services company founded to deliver collaborative Software as a Service to traditional industry in the North American market. With data logistics as our keystone, SaaS North America delivers economies of scale which surpass any single source solution. Quickly and securely. http://www.saas-northamerica.com About Asite  Asite was founded in 2001 and is based in the city of London. We help businesses share information and build knowledge in a secure environment in the cloud. Every day, professionals the world over use the Asite platform to manage their projects and supply chains collaboratively and to get the information they need – when and where they need it. www.asite.com    News 2011-09-16T11:03:01+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/09/asite-needs-your-votes-for-the-construction-computing-awards-2011/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/09/asite-needs-your-votes-for-the-construction-computing-awards-2011/#When:11:50:05Z We are pleased to have been nominated as finalists in 9 categories for the Construction Computing Awards 2011! If you and your team have enjoyed using and working with Asite, we would really appreciate your votes for the recognition of our hard work in 2011. Please vote for us in the following categories: 1. Construction Computing "One to Watch" Company 20112. BIM Product of the Year3. Document and Content Management Product of the Year4. Collaboration Product of the Year5. Project Planning Product of the Year6. Product of the Year7. Company Of the Year8. Editor’s Choice9. Best Use of IT in Construction – Laing O’Rourke – One Hyde Park (they used Asite of course!) To vote for us, simply click here and click ‘Vote’ on the left hand side and then select ‘Asite’ from the drop down box in the relevant categories. You do not have to vote in the other categories to submit your votes; however this is entirely up to you. Thank you for supporting Asite as we continue to deliver our customer promise for helping businesses share and coordinate information with their partners, customers, and suppliers in a secure environment in the cloud. Voting closes on the 2nd of November. News 2011-09-14T11:50:05+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/09/collaborative-building-information-modeling-with-asite-cbim/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/09/collaborative-building-information-modeling-with-asite-cbim/#When:13:32:46Z As part of our continued promise to support the Architecture, Engineering and Construction sector in utilizing cloud technology so businesses can share and coordinate information with their partners, customers, and suppliers in a secure environment in the cloud, we are pleased to announce the upcoming beta release of the next generation of Asite cBIM™. cBIM integrates the BIM coordination workflow with sourcing, construction management, and procurement processes within one single easy-to-use platform for delivering collaborative applications via the web and mobile devices. cBIM will enable you to: Selectively share your project model or individual BIM worksets with project partners Create a clear audit trail by tracking version control and updates to the model  Merge multiple model files and worksets from different project partners and different design tools into one central model View the differences between model file revisions Collaboratively review, interact and mark up model files in the integrated 3D viewer Associate model views, component schedules (lists), and mark-ups with workflows and track actions across your team  Tightly integrate your project document control and construction management system with your BIM coordination process Automatically generate reports such as Bills of Quantities (BOQ) from the model on a scheduled basis Truly connect the commercial aspects of your project to the design itself The benefits of cBIM: Bring visibility and control to shared Building Information Models helping deliver the true potential of BIM and Integrated Project Delivery  A truly interoperable and collaborative approach to modelling and model management makes it easier to work with distributed teams and disparate systems Eliminates errors from designing in isolation by viewing your design in the context of the overall model Reduces the risk of on-site problems with early clash detection – both of physical clashes and specification clashes  Immediately review how the design has progressed during development and track critical decision making Centralise storage of all versions of your models in a collaborative online environment View and walk through the overall project model and access the rich data contained in the project model without expensive software  Stores and integrates model files from leading BIM design tools in the market  “Asite has delivered on my Rethinking Construction vision with the release of cBIM."Sir John Egan, author of Rethinking Construction For more information about cBIM, contact us here or meet us at ICE-BIM in London or Ecobuild America in Washington D.C. to discuss this in person with a member of the Asite team.  You can also follow us on Twitter @asite to receive up-to-date information before the launch. News 2011-09-13T13:32:46+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/08/asite-joins-callprint-to-support-the-aec-sector-in-the-adoption-of-cloud/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/08/asite-joins-callprint-to-support-the-aec-sector-in-the-adoption-of-cloud/#When:15:37:58Z Asite has signed a major contract with Callprint, the premier technology-led reprographic and print service provider in the UK. The partnership will support Callprint’s customer promise to deliver value-added services to the construction sector as the industry begins to accelerate its adoption of cloud technology to improve efficiency and create greater collaboration. The deal sees Callprint becoming a Value-Added Service Provider for the Asite collaborative Software as a Service (cSaaS) platform within the UK market – reselling the platform via their fifteen branches across the UK and providing value-added services to complement their existing print and distribution offerings to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. They will also be the European distributor for the Asite platform via their partnerships with Electrogeloz who have nine branches across France and Goedhart Repro with ten branches across Belgium and The Netherlands. This supports Asite’s drive to extend its reach within the UK and Europe and focus on delivering an easy-to-use platform for its users. By joining forces, this partnership provides Callprint with a cloud platform that is both established and a proven innovator within the construction sector. Asite’s cutting-edge technology offers its users greater Business Information Modelling (BIM) collaboration on one single platform for enhanced interoperability between users. Asite and Callprint both recognise this as an important industry need within the construction sector and have the existing technology and training to support this. Steve Cheek, Managing Director of Callprint said “Callprint is extremely excited to be able to offer a world-class SaaS solution to our AEC customers. The cloud based infrastructure, global print distribution network and focus on collaborative BIM provides us the most cutting-edge and comprehensive solution set in the construction industry today.” Tony Ryan, CEO of Asite commented “We are very happy to welcome Callprint, Goedhart Repro, and Electrogeloz to the Asite partner community and excited to support their missions to become leading digital service providers to the AEC industry in their markets.” Asite delivers the following benefits: State-of-the-art cloud-based global data centres Workflow services  Document management - storing and controlling  Version control Global print distribution AppBuilder – capability to build new applications with no coding experience Collaborative Building Information Modelling for the entire supply chain Automation of key contract administration tasks, i.e. fee note processing  Ability to share best practice and examples Reporting capabilities cross the breadth of the service About Callprint Callprint was founded in 1992. It’s Chairman and owner, Alan Cheek, has previously held senior executive roles in major U.K. reprographic companies. With his guidance Callprint has developed into a well-established, customer focused and socially responsible reprographic and print business. Callprint's current turnover is £11m and this has been achieved through both organic growth and acquisitions. With 170 employees it now has branches throughout the UK as well as twelve FM sites, of which six are fully equipped and staffed reprographic units. The key to Callprint's success is the way it works in close partnership with its clients to identify the best solutions for their business needs. About Asite Asite was founded in 2001 and is based in the city of London. We help businesses share information and build knowledge in a secure environment in the cloud. Every day, professionals the world over use the Asite platform to manage their projects and supply chains collaboratively and to get the information they need – when and where they need it. About Electrogeloz Electrogeloz was founded in Paris in 1947 and has nine branches across France. Electrogeloz specialises in printing, offset printing and laser printing. About Goedhart Repro Goedhart Repro was founded in Helmond in 1919 and has ten branches across Belgium and The Netherlands. Goedhart Repro specialises in printing, digital printing and archiving. For more information about Callprint, call +44 (0) 800 083 2234 or send an email to: info@callprint.co.uk.For more information about Asite, please call +44 (0) 207 749 7880 or send an email to: marketing@asite.com. News 2011-08-05T15:37:58+00:00 /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/07/asite-sponsor-the-ice-bim-conference-becoming-bim-proficient/ /index.php/company/news-and-events/2011/07/asite-sponsor-the-ice-bim-conference-becoming-bim-proficient/#When:10:22:56Z We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of the ICE-BIM Conference – Becoming BIM proficient organised by the Institute of Civil Engineers. Join us on the day to hear Tony Ryan, Asite CEO discuss the benefits and the adoption of collaborative BIM (cBIM) for the AEC sector during the panel session chaired by Mark Bew, Director, Business Information Systems, URS . Visit our stand and speak to us in person to discuss how businesses can share and coordinate information with their partners, customers, and suppliers in a secure environment in the cloud via Asite cBIM. The conference will be held at One Great George Street in London and will feature a line-up of keynote speakers. Learn more and register to attend by clicking here. Speakers and topics on the day include: The Public Sector Clients View Paul Morrell, Chief Construction Advisor to the UK Government The Government BIM Strategy Mark Bew, Director, Business Information Systems, URSThe Benefits of BIM Nigel Fraser, Head of Systems and Standards, BAA BIM at Gatwick Airport Eli Walter, Engineering Manager, Gatwick Airport BIM as an Interdisciplinary Measure John Roycroft, Civil and Structural Engineer Director, BDP BIM and the USA Rachel Arulraj, Director of Virtual Design and Construction, Parsons Brinckerhoff Are you Ready for BIM? Rob Owen, Business Unit Director, Preconstruction Services, Mace Group Owner/Operator Adoption of BIM, BS 1192 and Progress Made on Crossrail Malcolm Taylor, Head of Technical Information, Crossrail Ltd BIM and Quality Assurance – Today Client Case Study From Rhetoric to Reality Ray Topping, Director, Fiatech Meeting European Construction’s BIM Requirements - the 5Di Response Issam El Absi, Manager IS-Automation & Engineering, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) Panel SessionTony Ryan, CEO, Asite; Mark Bew, Director, Business Information Systems, URS including speakers from Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Solibri and Dassault Systemes. We look forward to meeting you on the day. News 2011-07-25T10:22:56+00:00