Envista 2009 R1 Debuts 'Shovel Ready' Project Tracking
Infrastructure Project Coordination Speeds Projects to Meet "Use It or Lose
It" Requirements
 BEVERLY,
MA, Mar 18, 2009 - Envista Corporation, the exclusive provider of web-based
software for infrastructure project coordination, today announced Envista
2009 Release 1. Among many enhancements, the new version debuts Envista
“Shovel Ready” infrastructure project coordination and tracking to support
the renewal efforts of municipalities, counties, highway agencies, and
utilities. This important feature lets users designate these time-sensitive
projects as “Shovel Ready” and enables project stakeholders to coordinate
critical schedules.
The key to success for starting “Shovel Ready” projects on time is early
notifications to utilities needing to upgrade or relocate their infrastructure
before other work can begin. This capability helps project owners meet the “Use
It or Lose It” requirements of the economic stimulus funding. In addition,
sharing information on economic stimulus projects using a web-based, map-driven
application supports transparency and accountability.
According to Marc Fagan, Envista Executive Vice President - Product
Management, “The economic stimulus funding will initiate an unprecedented number
of roadway projects, all at the same time. Envista’s product speeds up utility
coordination by enabling municipalities, counties, highway agencies and
utilities to exchange and synchronize construction and maintenance project
schedules using web-based technology.”
Highlights of Envista 2009 Release 1
Envista’s latest product release contains over 50 enhancements including
“Shovel Ready” Project Coordination, Custom Overlays, Automated Email
Notifications, Projects to Watch, GIS File Import and Export, among many others.
“Shovel Ready” Project Coordination
Envista’s new release enables users to highlight projects as “Shovel Ready”
and alert other project stakeholders of high priority status. The application
then allows users to filter views based on this status, notify stakeholders of
project details, highlight “Shovel Ready” projects in reports, and identify and
track them on a management Dashboard.
Custom Overlays
A major new feature in 2009 Release 1 is the option to add and display custom
map overlays such as political boundary lines (ward, district, county line,
etc.) and asset information (pavement condition index, pipe condition
assessment, etc.). For example, neighborhood districts such as “Hilltop” or
“Lakeside” can be overlaid on the project map to help easily identify and manage
project location information. Alternatively, pavement condition overlays can be
used as an objective means to prioritize paving projects and repair the worst
roads first, or to delay non-critical maintenance for underground utilities on
recently paved roads. In addition, failing pavement condition information can
highlight where work on underground utilities can be planned before a road is
repaved.
Automated Email Notifications and Projects to Watch
Other key features include the ability to set up automatic notifications on a
wide variety of alerts to be sent to contacts by email. This feature allows
project stakeholders to stay abreast of project changes real-time without being
logged into the Envista application. For example, if a conflict occurs on a
project, the owner will be automatically emailed with the conflict details and
contact information. In addition, users can specify projects to “watch” for any
changes and automatically trigger email alerts.
GIS File Import and Export
Another enhancement is the ability to import and export shapefile project
information into Envista from Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Now users
can leverage their GIS investments and import project information directly into
Envista to create appropriate locations and add other details. Envista provides
a detailed specification and support for this powerful capability. By fitting
into GIS users’ existing workflow, Envista adds unique value to infrastructure
project coordination.
More information on these features and additional features can be found on
the Envista website: www.envista.com.
About Envista Corporation
Envista is a provider of web-based software for the management oversight of
infrastructure that is built and maintained by utility companies and government
agencies. The company provides the only centralized, map-driven infrastructure
project coordination solution for the exchange of construction and maintenance
projects online. Envista’s patent-pending solution for infrastructure
coordination leverages construction budgets and optimizes the planning of
utility and roadway projects while reducing the impact of street cuts on local
communities. Envista headquarters are located north of Boston in Beverly, MA.
For more information, visit www.envista.com.
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Nov 4 - District of Columbia Selects Envista
Oct 15 - Massachusetts 5 Municipalities to Use Envista Apps
Sep 15 - Envista 2009 R2 Adds Features for Infrastructure Projects
Sep 10 - Envista 2009 R 2 to be Showcased At APWA Congress
Sep 10 - Allegheny County of Pennsylvania Selects Envista
Apr 1 - Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Selects Envista
Mar 25 - City of Colorado Springs Picks Envista for Infrastructure
Mar 18 - Envista 2009 R1 Debuts 'Shovel Ready' Project Tracking
Mar 11 - Bay State Gas Company Picks Envista for Infrastructure
Mar 4 - Columbia Gas of Ohio Picks Envista for Infrastructure
Jan 28 - Envista Passes 50K Milestone for Infrastructure Projects
Oct 1 - Envista v1.1 Unveiled for Infrastructure Projects
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