PORTLAND, OR, Aug 11, 2014 – Bruce Kenny joins Viewpoint Construction Software in a newly created role as vice president of Global Product Development. Viewpoint has been the construction industry’s technology partner of choice for more than 35 years and is an innovator in the construction-specific software market space with more than 700 employees committed to developing and supporting software for construction industry professionals.
“Bruce understands the opportunities we have in a growing global industry that is rapidly 
adopting new technologies. We are thrilled to have someone with his extensive background in business and product development join our expanding team,” stated Jim Paulson, president at Viewpoint. “Technology is rapidly changing and Viewpoint looks to deliver solutions on a variety of platforms – cloud, mobile and on-premises. As technology continues to evolve at a record pace, we’ll look to Bruce to ensure we remain contemporary and deliver solutions that make our customer’s job easier.”
Bruce lives in Portland and will be based out of Viewpoint’s headquarters on Water Avenue. Bruce previously worked for Portland-based Webtrends where he successfully transitioned their product line and large customer base from predominantly On Premises software to globally scaled SaaS solutions. Bruce is originally from Vancouver, BC and also worked for Pivotal Corporation for five years in customer-focused enterprise software development.
“Viewpoint has built a tremendous reputation in the industry and frankly they have a great story to tell. They are a high integrity business, with a passionate customer base and highly motivated global team building world class software for a very large and compelling market,” stated Bruce.
“Technology adoption has accelerated rapidly in the construction industry over the last few years as companies look for efficiencies and competitive advantages – it is a really compelling and exciting time to be a part of this industry. Viewpoint has always been an innovator and I am honored to be part of this team and lead us through the next wave of innovation securing our position as the dominant solution partner to the construction industry. ”
About Viewpoint Construction Software
Viewpoint is a global provider of innovative construction-specific software solutions and services that offer the AEC and owner communities the tools they need to improve project profitability and visibility, manage risk, and effectively collaborate with project owners and the entire project team. Viewpoint solutions include everything needed from preconstruction to construction and facilities maintenance, and are offered on a variety of platforms including cloud, mobile, SaaS and on-premises. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, and with offices in the UK, Australia and Canada, Viewpoint has become the technology partner of choice, with customers located across the globe in more than 28 countries which include more than 30 percent of the ENR 400, and partnerships with more of the top 50 mechanical and electrical contractors in the United States than any other construction software provider. For more information, please visit http://www.viewpoint.com.