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RECOMMENDED READING
Products and services that ENR readers say they are now using with good results that have potential to improve their jobs, or even the entire industry.*
1. Adobe Document Review
2. Adobe InDesign
3. Ajera (Axiom – project management
and accounting software)
4. Alpha Card ID System
5. Apple iCloud
6. Apple iPad
7. Apple iPad2
8. Apple iPhone
9. Apple iPhone4
10. Aspen (process modeling and cost estimating)
11. Aurtodesk Revit Structure
12. AutoCAD 2011 Civil 3D
13. Autodesk AutoCAD
14. Autodesk AutoCAD 3D
15. Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
16. Autodesk Buzzsaw
17. Autodesk Navisworks
18. Autodesk Navisworks Review
19. Autodesk Revit
20. Autodesk Revit Architecture
21. Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011
22. Bentley AutoPLANT
23. Bentley i-models
24. Bentley Microstation
25. Bentley Microstation Digital Pens
26. Bentley Navigator for the iPad
27. Bentley ProjectWise for the iPad
28. Bentley Navigator
29. BidTools
30. Bluebeam
31. Box.net
32. BSD SpecLinkE (Building Systems Design)
33. Buzz Saw
34. CDS (Construction Documentation System for
35. State Roadway Departments)
36. Citrix
37. Citrix Xenapp (remote access
to software and files)
38. CMiC
39. CMIS
40. Constructware
41. Coreworx
42. CoSign Digital Signatures
43. CostMine Equipment Cost Calculator (Infomine)
44. DropBox
45. e-Builder
46. e-Builder Project Management
Information System
47. e-SPECS software
48. E-template (electronic templatedesign and measuring)
49. EADOC (collaborative project
management application)
50. ECMS (State Driven Estimators for Consultants,
Departments, and Contractors bidding)
51. Ecodomus (facilities management software)
52. ENR
53. Evernote
54. Evernote app
55. Excel
56. Facebook
57. FAMIS (tracks and manages construction costs,
*About 2% were offered directly by their vendors
building inventory, building maintenance)
58. FileMaker Pro
59. FM Management Software (FM:Systems)
60. FUSE (Acumen -- metric analysis and
visualization software for assessing schedule
quality, cost forecast accuracy, realism of risk
models, earned value and project performance.)
61. G-mail
62. Galaxy tablet (Samsung)
63. Geedra photo research and reporting solution
64. Gleeds Information Management System
65. GoCanvas mobile business apps
66.GoodSynch and GoodReader file
synchronization software
67. Google
68. Google Apps
69. Google Apps Premier
70. Google Docs
71. Google Earth Pro with Street View
72. Google SketchUp
73. GoToMeeting
74. Hard Dollar Project Cost Management software
75. HCSS Heavy Bid
76. HCSS Heavy Job
77. IFA Business & Projects Management
78. Innovaya (visual 4D schedule and 5D estimating
products to integrate with Autodesk and Tekla
BIM models)
79. Intergraph PDS
80. Intergraph SmartPlant
81. Intergraph SmartPlant Review
82. iPave (Area Takeoffs from Satellite imagery)
83. ISQFT
84. JPI (a Lotus Notes software for sharing and
approving drawings)
85. KONA (Deltek, collaboration, social media
organizer (Beta))
86. LinkedIn
87. Liquid Planner
88. Lytro cameras
89. Maconomy software
90. Microsoft Dynamics CRM
91. Microsoft Office
92. Microsoft Office 365
93. Microsoft Outlook
94. Microsoft Project Manager
95. Microsoft Sharepoint
96. Microsoft SharePoint 2010
97. Multivista Construction Documentation
98. Newforma
99. Nosyko dRofus (Norwegian database/
application to work with programming and
equipment planning)
100. On Screen Takeoff (Oncenter.com)
101. Onsite:AEC (for field reports)
102. Onuma Project Server
103. Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
104. Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise
software for Financials
105. Oracle Primavera Expedition and CM13
106. Oracle Primavera P3
107. Oracle Primavera P6
108. Oracle Primavera P6, Release 7
109. Oracle Primavera Project Planner (P3)
110. pdfmerge.com
111. pdfsplit.com
112. Piece Tracker (StructureWorks -- software for
managing custom manufactured products
such as precast concrete.
113. PMWeb (web based project management)
114. PPS - Performance Planning System
115. Prism (Ares Software -- cost tracking tool)
116. Procore (project management tool)
117. Prolog Construction Management Software
(Meridian/Trimble)
118. Prolog Converge (Meridian/Trimble)
119. Punchlist Management Software (Finishline)
120. QR codes
121. Report Hawk Construction Management Software
123. Sage ACT (CRM software)
124. Salesforce.com
125. SAP BusinessObjects Explorer Mobile App
126. SAP Commercial Project Management Solution
127. SAP Construction Analytics
128. SAP Mobile Applications for Construction.
129. SAP Rapid Deployment Solution
130. Schooldude Planning Direct (planning for short
and long range replacement cycles and budget
forecasting)
131. Schooldude Work Order Direct (reports repairs
or replacement as it happens)
132. SITEOPS site planning software
133. Skire
134. Skype
135. SmartBidNet
136. Submittal Exchange, bid document tracking
and distribution services)
137. Swiftpage (cloud-based marketing product
design tool, contact management)
138. Teamcenter (engineering document
management system)
139. TECNICA general de construcciones
140. Tekla BIMsight
141. Tekla Construction Management
142. Tekla Structures
143. Telematics (koretelematics.com Integrated fleet management)
144. Textura P-Vault
145. TurboScan (iPhone scanner app)
146. Turning Technologies Learning Management
System
147. US Cost Success Enterprise Estimating
Software
148. Vela Field Manager
149. Vela Owner Insight
150. Vela Systems
151. Visual Studio 2010
152. VMware
153. VUE Wrap-Up Management
154. WebEx.com
155. Windows 8 (common interface/platform for
phones, tablets, and PCs)
156. WinEst estimating software
157. www.photoshelter.com
159. Xcelerate (quote, rate, issue, system
for builders risk insurance products)
Products and services that ENR readers say they are now using with good results that have potential to improve their jobs, or even the entire industry.*
1. Adobe Document Review
2. Adobe InDesign
3. Ajera (Axiom – project management
and accounting software)
4. Alpha Card ID System
5. Apple iCloud
6. Apple iPad
7. Apple iPad2
8. Apple iPhone
9. Apple iPhone4
10. Aspen (process modeling and cost estimating)
11. Aurtodesk Revit Structure
12. AutoCAD 2011 Civil 3D
13. Autodesk AutoCAD
14. Autodesk AutoCAD 3D
15. Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
16. Autodesk Buzzsaw
17. Autodesk Navisworks
18. Autodesk Navisworks Review
19. Autodesk Revit
20. Autodesk Revit Architecture
21. Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011
22. Bentley AutoPLANT
23. Bentley i-models
24. Bentley Microstation
25. Bentley Microstation Digital Pens
26. Bentley Navigator for the iPad
27. Bentley ProjectWise for the iPad
28. Bentley Navigator
29. BidTools
30. Bluebeam
31. Box.net
32. BSD SpecLinkE (Building Systems Design)
33. Buzz Saw
34. CDS (Construction Documentation System for
35. State Roadway Departments)
36. Citrix
37. Citrix Xenapp (remote access
to software and files)
38. CMiC
39. CMIS
40. Constructware
41. Coreworx
42. CoSign Digital Signatures
43. CostMine Equipment Cost Calculator (Infomine)
44. DropBox
45. e-Builder
46. e-Builder Project Management
Information System
47. e-SPECS software
48. E-template (electronic templatedesign and measuring)
49. EADOC (collaborative project
management application)
50. ECMS (State Driven Estimators for Consultants,
Departments, and Contractors bidding)
51. Ecodomus (facilities management software)
52. ENR
53. Evernote
54. Evernote app
55. Excel
56. Facebook
57. FAMIS (tracks and manages construction costs,
*About 2% were offered directly by their vendors
building inventory, building maintenance)
58. FileMaker Pro
59. FM Management Software (FM:Systems)
60. FUSE (Acumen -- metric analysis and
visualization software for assessing schedule
quality, cost forecast accuracy, realism of risk
models, earned value and project performance.)
61. G-mail
62. Galaxy tablet (Samsung)
63. Geedra photo research and reporting solution
64. Gleeds Information Management System
65. GoCanvas mobile business apps
66.GoodSynch and GoodReader file
synchronization software
67. Google
68. Google Apps
69. Google Apps Premier
70. Google Docs
71. Google Earth Pro with Street View
72. Google SketchUp
73. GoToMeeting
74. Hard Dollar Project Cost Management software
75. HCSS Heavy Bid
76. HCSS Heavy Job
77. IFA Business & Projects Management
78. Innovaya (visual 4D schedule and 5D estimating
products to integrate with Autodesk and Tekla
BIM models)
79. Intergraph PDS
80. Intergraph SmartPlant
81. Intergraph SmartPlant Review
82. iPave (Area Takeoffs from Satellite imagery)
83. ISQFT
84. JPI (a Lotus Notes software for sharing and
approving drawings)
85. KONA (Deltek, collaboration, social media
organizer (Beta))
86. LinkedIn
87. Liquid Planner
88. Lytro cameras
89. Maconomy software
90. Microsoft Dynamics CRM
91. Microsoft Office
92. Microsoft Office 365
93. Microsoft Outlook
94. Microsoft Project Manager
95. Microsoft Sharepoint
96. Microsoft SharePoint 2010
97. Multivista Construction Documentation
98. Newforma
99. Nosyko dRofus (Norwegian database/
application to work with programming and
equipment planning)
100. On Screen Takeoff (Oncenter.com)
101. Onsite:AEC (for field reports)
102. Onuma Project Server
103. Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
104. Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise
software for Financials
105. Oracle Primavera Expedition and CM13
106. Oracle Primavera P3
107. Oracle Primavera P6
108. Oracle Primavera P6, Release 7
109. Oracle Primavera Project Planner (P3)
110. pdfmerge.com
111. pdfsplit.com
112. Piece Tracker (StructureWorks -- software for
managing custom manufactured products
such as precast concrete.
113. PMWeb (web based project management)
114. PPS - Performance Planning System
115. Prism (Ares Software -- cost tracking tool)
116. Procore (project management tool)
117. Prolog Construction Management Software
(Meridian/Trimble)
118. Prolog Converge (Meridian/Trimble)
119. Punchlist Management Software (Finishline)
120. QR codes
121. Report Hawk Construction Management Software
123. Sage ACT (CRM software)
124. Salesforce.com
125. SAP BusinessObjects Explorer Mobile App
126. SAP Commercial Project Management Solution
127. SAP Construction Analytics
128. SAP Mobile Applications for Construction.
129. SAP Rapid Deployment Solution
130. Schooldude Planning Direct (planning for short
and long range replacement cycles and budget
forecasting)
131. Schooldude Work Order Direct (reports repairs
or replacement as it happens)
132. SITEOPS site planning software
133. Skire
134. Skype
135. SmartBidNet
136. Submittal Exchange, bid document tracking
and distribution services)
137. Swiftpage (cloud-based marketing product
design tool, contact management)
138. Teamcenter (engineering document
management system)
139. TECNICA general de construcciones
140. Tekla BIMsight
141. Tekla Construction Management
142. Tekla Structures
143. Telematics (koretelematics.com Integrated fleet management)
144. Textura P-Vault
145. TurboScan (iPhone scanner app)
146. Turning Technologies Learning Management
System
147. US Cost Success Enterprise Estimating
Software
148. Vela Field Manager
149. Vela Owner Insight
150. Vela Systems
151. Visual Studio 2010
152. VMware
153. VUE Wrap-Up Management
154. WebEx.com
155. Windows 8 (common interface/platform for
phones, tablets, and PCs)
156. WinEst estimating software
157. www.photoshelter.com
159. Xcelerate (quote, rate, issue, system
for builders risk insurance products)
