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Meridian Systems is the plan-build-operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations. The company recently announced a new value added reseller (VAR) agreement with Precision Midwest, which will provide comprehensive software sales and professional services for Meridian's Prolog solution by concentrating on architecture/engineering/ construction (AEC) clients in Illinois and Indiana,

Precision Midwest is one of the leaders in providing solutions to contractors on the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and its benefits. The company is also a Trimble (News - Alert) distributor in the U.S. that provides sales, service, rentals, support and training for GPS, optical total stations, 3D scanners and construction layout systems.

In a release, Geene Alhady, general manager of Meridian Systems, said, "As both a Trimble Authorized Distribution Partner and a Meridian VAR, Precision Midwest can offer project controls solutions along with their integration expertise with industry leading BIM tools. This combination brings significant value to our mutual customers, who can work with Precision Midwest to implement solutions that seamlessly connect BIM with Trimble total stations, while also sharing data with Prolog project management software."

Precision Midwest offers a full circle BIM solution. The full circle solution starts by scanning to bring in "As-Built" data and then uses the Trimble RealWorks Software for modeling of the data. Moving the data into BIM design software, importing design software into Trimble LM80/MEP Data Collector, using Trimble LM80/MEP Robotic Total Station for field layout and then finally completes the process by collecting field layout points for continuous "As-Built" updates for BIM design rounds out the circle.

Richard A. Fisher, president of Precision Midwest, said, "Offering the Prolog solution to our customers will certainly complement our 'full-circle' solution on the job-site and in the boardroom. Our combination of BIM knowledge with Trimble and Meridian solutions allows us to effectively work with our customers to improve the design and construction process, and to make project delivery more cost effective."

Meridian's global reseller network adds to customers' investments in Meridian software solutions by providing in-depth industry experience and value-added implementation and training services.

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