Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO.OB), the nationwide technology
experts for design, engineering, and facilities management, has
announced that 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."
About Avatech Solutions
Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO.OB) is a nationwide design
automation and technology services company providing innovative
solutions that enable clients to more effectively design, develop, and
manage projects, products, and facilities. Avatech experts give
customers a competitive advantage through technology consulting,
implementation, integration, training, and support services exclusively
for the design, engineering, and facilities management industries.
Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland, Avatech is one of the largest
integrators of Autodesk software worldwide and a leading provider of PLM
solutions. Customers include industry leaders from the Fortune 500 and
Engineering News Record's Top 100 companies.
For more information, visit http://www.avatech.com or call
905/477-5535.
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