International architecture and engineering firm employs Newforma Project Center to manage massive quantities of information generated by Jeddah Tower project

MANCHESTER, N.H. & SINGAPORE — (BUSINESS WIRE) — February 17, 2016 — Newforma, a project information management (PIM) software company transforming building and infrastructure project delivery, announced that Pinnacle Infotech Solutions (PINNACLE) is using Newforma^® Project Center software to manage the massive quantities of project information generated by the design of Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. Renowned as Kingdom Tower, the building will rise to 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) when completed in 2018. The Jeddah Tower is one of PINNACLE’s 154 projects managed in Newforma Project Center.

PINNACLE Vice President Biswaroop Todi said, “Pinnacle’s role in MEP design calculation of the Jeddah Tower includes electromechanical calculations, value engineering, resizing of air handling and water handling equipment, design of the containment system, light layout and distribution panels, coordinated models, block wiring diagrams, combined services drawings, layout drawings and conversion of IFC drawings to shop drawings. We also have to validate designs, conforming to the international codes and standards. We acknowledge that managing such high volumes of project information and collaboration would not have been possible without Newforma software. An instance of project management challenge is found in file transfers. To date, Pinnacle has used Newforma to exchange 4038 files, having customized the Newforma transmittal document to conform to the engineer’s specifications. Using BIM/Revit technology with Newforma is enabling complete coordination to be conducted virtually, in the cloud.”

PINNACLE Project Managers Subhasis Adhikari and Saugata Banerjee said, “Newforma software generates project transmittal automatically, slashing 90 percent from the time required to create a file transmittal manually!”

Efficient collaboration is important for the project because Pinnacle has 75+ team members located in Saudi Arabia and India. Newforma software automatically records who has uploaded and downloaded what information and at which point of time, reinforcing accountability.

Besides using Newforma Project Center to automate transmittals and manage file transfers, the team uses the software for project information management functions such as:

• Managing project emails
• Managing RFIs
• Comparing files
• Controlling document versioning and issuance

Regarding document control, over 17,163 record documents are planned through Newforma. Moreover, reporting, versioning and issuing are conducted through this platform.

PINNACLE Project Manager Pantha Mallick and Assistant Manager Bireshwar Mallick said, “Pinnacle has built a strong reputation by delivering high quality drawings and 3D BIM models in a transparent and accountable manner. We use Newforma Project Center every day to ensure quality and streamline operations for some of the most prestigious and largest projects of the world.”

About Pinnacle Infotech Solutions
Pinnacle Infotech was founded in 1992 to provide BIM/CAD modeling and drafting solutions. Within a short span of only six years, in 1998, the company went global and has become the market leader of today. Pinnacle’s team of 800+ architects, engineers and CAD professionals draw upon their thorough understanding of international architectural and construction standards and practices to deliver superior projects on time and within budget.

About Newforma
Newforma develops, sells and supports project information management (PIM) software for architecture, engineering and construction firms worldwide. Customers use Newforma software on more than two million projects worldwide to raise productivity, reduce risk exposure, strengthen brands and liberate time and attention to focus on design, construction and client service. For more information, visit www.newforma.com, or phone +1 603-625-6212.

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