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January 31, 2012
Brim Construction Group, Inc. Selects Hosted eCMS
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Brim Construction Group, Inc. has selected Computer Guidance’s cloud-based solution for its construction financial and project management needs.

“Our decision was based on the rich feature set that Hosted eCMS offers as well as its on-demand and uninterrupted application availability in the cloud” said Sharon Parlier, Vice President, Brim Construction Group.
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January 23, 2012
CONSTRUCTION FIRMS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER LAYOFFS IN 2012 AS PRIVATE SECTOR DEMAND IMPROVES, DESPITE MIXED OVERALL INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

More Firms in Wisconsin Plan to Hire than in Any Other State, While More Firms in Missouri Plan Layoffs, Stimulus and Demand for Green Construction Wane, According to New Industry Outlook  

Significantly fewer construction firms are planning to make layoffs in 2012 than at any point in the past few years according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors of America and Computer Guidance Corporation.  The survey, conducted as part of the 2012 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, shows many firms expect key private sector market segments to expand this year even as the overall outlook remains mixed.  

“While there are some promising signs, especially when it comes to construction employment, the outlook for the industry is mixed,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association's chief executive officer.  “More than four years after demand for commercial construction began to plummet, economic conditions remain difficult.”


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November 1, 2011
Skanska USA Civil Successfully Completes eCMS v.3.7.0 Implementation
Computer Guidance Corporation recently completed the implementation of its eCMS construction management solution for Skanska USA Civil. Skanska USA Civil, headquartered in New York, is one of the largest civil construction companies in the country providing public and private clients construction services in the civil, mechanical, industrial, marine, foundation and environmental sectors in select U.S. markets.

“The ability to have a single enterprise-wide solution that manages all of our accounting, change orders, job cost, payroll, equipment allocation and utilization as well as consolidated financial reporting activities was a requirement in our decision to standardize all of our regions across the US on eCMS.” stated David Spaker, Director of IT, ERP Systems, Skanska USA Civil. “Computer Guidance has made significant improvements in eCMS v.3.7.0. The advanced functionality of eCMS enables us to streamline our operations and workflow and implement best practices.”
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October 25, 2011
M.C. Dean, Inc. Renews Partnership With Computer Guidance
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that M.C. Dean, Inc. signed an agreement for Enterprise eCMS.  Established in 1949, M.C. Dean, Inc. is the nation’s premier electrical design-build and systems integration firm for complex, mission-critical projects with additional services including electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems. M.C. Dean serves diverse markets from universities high tech and biotech firms, federal, state, and local government clients to many other organizations with large scale, complex, and mission-critical infrastructure needs.
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October 18, 2011
Aireko Enterprises Selects Enterprise eCMS
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Aireko Enterprises signed an agreement for Enterprise eCMS.  “After evaluating several construction management solutions available in the market, we selected Computer Guidance’s Enterprise eCMS construction management solution as it is the best fit for our multidisciplinary construction solution offerings, including general, civil, mechanical and electrical construction.” stated Josen Rossi, President, Aireko Enterprises. “We needed a solution that is able to manage all aspects of our business from core financials, project collaboration to service management.”
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October 3, 2011
Computer Guidance Corporation Launches eCMS v.4.0
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced the general availability of its latest construction enterprise resource planning solution¯eCMS v.4.0.  eCMS v.4.0, developed in collaboration with Computer Guidance customers, continues to bring to market the most complete, proven and reliable construction management solution. eCMS v.4.0 introduces ground-breaking features and functionality that respond to the dynamic demands of the construction industry.
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September 20, 2011
Motor City Electric Co. Receives Silver Constructech Vision Award
Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of financial and project management software solutions for architecture, engineering and construction companies, today announced that its client, Motor City Electric Co., was recognized last week as a silver recipient at the 2011 Constructech Vision Awards at Drury Lane, in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Motor City Electric Co. is a full-service electrical contractor based in the State of Michigan with nine separate operating divisions within the company: Automotive and Process, Commercial, Industrial, Specialty Industries, Service and Emergency, Public Works and Steel, Networking Technologies and Controls, Power Transmission and Distribution and Excavation. Motor City Electric Co., with over 50 years of experience, was recognized last week in the Specialty Contractor: Electrical Work category for its outstanding performance and innovative application of Computer Guidance’s eCMS construction management solution.
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September 20, 2011
Computer Guidance Corporation Makes Executive Appointments

Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of construction financial and project management software solutions for architecture, engineering and construction companies, today announced the appointment of Mike Bihlmeier as the Chief Operating Officer and Tom Niccoli as the Executive Vice President of Customer Services.

"Mike and Tom both bring years of experience in leadership and operations management and I am proud to have them on our executive management team as we strengthen our position in the marketplace.” states Roger D. Kirk, President/CEO, Computer Guidance Corporation. “We look forward to their leadership as we fortify our focus on customer satisfaction and continued business growth.”


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September 6, 2011
E.E. Reed Construction, L.P. Selects Hosted eCMS
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that E.E. Reed Construction, L.P. signed an agreement to implement Hosted eCMS for the management of its design/build and general contracting services with offices in Arizona, California, Texas and Virginia and projects in 14 states.

“As an organization with hundreds of employees spread out across many locations, we truly rely on our software solutions to effectively communicate and coordinate our activities while serving our clients in a timely manner and with the highest quality,” said Mike Den Herder, CFO, E.E. Reed Construction, L.P. “We selected Hosted eCMS and Project Collaborator to help us centralize our business-critical project information and activities.”
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August 25, 2011
Cold Spring Construction Co. Selects Hosted eCMS

Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Cold Spring Construction Co. signed an agreement to implement Hosted eCMS for the management of its heavy highway and civil engineering projects in western New York and northern Pennsylvania.

“The move to Hosted eCMS is a natural growth for our business, providing greater flexibility and easier access to our project and financial information while keeping every transaction secure.” said Richard Forrestel Jr., Treasurer, Cold Spring Construction Co.


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August 23, 2011
Motor City Electric Co. Selects Hosted eCMS

Motor City Electric Co. has been a Computer Guidance customer for almost thirty years and an eCMS v.3.7.0 customer since 2009. Motor City Electric’s decision to move from the Enterprise eCMS solution to Computer Guidance’s Hosted eCMS was driven by the need to implement an enterprise-class IT business continuity solution.

“As we evaluated our business continuity plan, we determined that Hosted eCMS is the right solution for us because it combines integrated disaster recovery and managed services for solution maintenance to simplify our IT business processes.” stated Patrick Mitchell, Controller, Motor City Electric Co. “With Computer Guidance’s managed hosted solution offerings, we can now better optimize our IT infrastructure, allowing for future capital expenditure savings.”


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August 16, 2011
Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Commits To Hosted eCMS

Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. has committed to Hosted eCMS construction management solution for the management of its general contracting, construction management and design-build services.

“Our goal is to minimize our paper-intensive processes and move to an enterprise resource planning solution that has integrated document imaging, workflow, archival and forms management applications. We look forward to reducing our information handling costs and improving our business processes and company-wide communication.” stated John LaBarge, Chief Financial Officer, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.


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August 9, 2011
The Rudolph/Libbe Companies, Inc. Selects eCMS

Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that The Rudolph/Libbe Companies, Inc. has selected eCMS v.4.0 for the management of its broad range, multi-location general contracting business.

“After an in-depth review of numerous enterprise resource planning solutions, we chose Computer Guidance’s eCMS solution for its enterprise-class feature and functionality set as well as for its reliability and scalability, thus meeting our unique business needs.” stated Brian Zientek, Chief Financial Officer, Rudolph/Libbe Inc.
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August 2, 2011
Computer Guidance Corporation Concludes Successful User Conference

Computer Guidance Corporation recently concluded its annual user conference at the Phoenician Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event was created as subject-specific summits for customers to network with each other, share best practices and learn how Computer Guidance solutions can improve their construction businesses. The highlight of the event was a special celebration of the company’s thirtieth anniversary. Paul Bonington, Vice President & Publisher ENR, McGraw-Hill Construction, and Heidi Dethloff, Vice President, Business Partner & Mid-Market Marketing, IBM North America, joined Computer Guidance customers and employees as they recognized the company’s continued success and leadership over the last three decades.


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July 19, 2011
Ames Construction, Inc. Selects eCMS
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Ames Construction, Inc., a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor recognized as #65 on the Engineering News-Record Top 400, has signed an agreement for the implementation of Computer Guidance’s eCMS construction enterprise resource planning solution.
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June 14, 2011
Gypsum Systems, Inc. Selects Computer Guidance’s eCMS v.3.7.0
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Gypsum Systems, Inc. has selected Computer Guidance’s eCMS v.3.7.0 to drive increased efficiencies and productivity across the organization.
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May 24, 2011
Luhr Bros, Inc. Selects Hosted eCMS Solution
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Luhr Bros., Inc., one of the largest heavy highway contractors in the United States working directly with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has selected Computer Guidance’s Hosted eCMS to improve operational efficiency, productivity and company-wide collaboration.
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May 10, 2011
Grimmett Brothers, Inc. Subscribes To Hosted eCMS
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Grimmett Brothers, Inc. commits to upgrade to Computer Guidance’s Hosted eCMS, a SaaS (Software as a Service) construction management solution, for the management of its residential and commercial construction services in the state of Texas.
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May 3, 2011
Carl Bolander & Sons Co. Upgrades To Enterprise eCMS v.3.7.0 Solution
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Carl Bolander & Sons Company, a heavy highway contractor specializing in earthwork, underground utilities, demolition, and earth retention systems, executes an agreement to upgrade to eCMS v.3.7.0.
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April 28, 2011
Rocky Mountain Fiber Plus, Inc. Upgrades To eCMS v.3.7.0 Solution
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Rocky Mountain Fiber Plus, a specialty contractor with emphasis in telecommunication services located in Kiowa, Colorado, subscribes to Hosted eCMS solution.
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April 26, 2011
Southland Construction, Inc. Renews Agreement With Computer Guidance
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Southland Construction, Inc., a general contractor providing vertical, heavy highway, and utility construction services in Florida, has renewed its agreement with Computer Guidance Corporation selecting Hosted eCMS.
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April 21, 2011
Armada Hoffler Commits To eCMS v.3.7.0 Solution
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Armada Hoffler subscribes to Hosted eCMS solution.

“Our corporate commitment to exceed expectations on every project, every time has been supported by Computer Guidance’s construction management solutions for many years, and our company has profited from the benefits it delivers.” stated Michael P. O’Hara, Chief Financial Officer, Armada Hoffler. “Technology solutions continue to play a key role in our corporate strategy.”
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April 19, 2011
Computer Guidance Corporation Releases New Workflow Application
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that it will release a new and extensively enhanced version of its Workflow application at the 2011 Annual CFMA Conference & Exhibition. As part of an overall enterprise content management strategy, the Workflow application will provide improved flexibility and increased business process automation for its customers.
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April 14, 2011
Computer Guidance Corporation Unveils Next Generation of Document Imaging
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that it will unveil a new, significantly enhanced version of its Document Imaging application at the 2011 Annual CFMA Conference & Exhibition. As part of an overall enterprise content management strategy, Document Imaging application will automate the management of complex, business-critical documents for even greater productivity and operational efficiency.
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April 12, 2011
Computer Guidance Announces eForms & Reports Archival
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that it will release eForms and Reports Archival applications at the 2011 Annual CFMA Conference & Exhibition. The new eForms and Reports Archival functionality will grant Computer Guidance customers with significant benefits by reducing the expenses associated with filing and storing documents, providing instant access to the most current information, and saving time in retrieval and processing.
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April 5, 2011
Morgan Contracting, Inc. Signs With Computer Guidance Corporation
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Morgan Contracting, Inc. has selected Computer Guidance’s eCMS enterprise resource planning solution for its financial and project management needs.

“It is fundamental to our business to deploy an enterprise-class solution that seamlessly integrates the financial and operations sides of our businesses across our nationwide operations.” stated Mike Landreth, Chief Financial Officer, Morgan Contracting, Inc. “We needed a solution that is scalable to support our acquisition strategy and equally flexible to respond to our complex, yet dynamic business needs. The determining factor when making our technology decision was to partner with a well-established solution provider with a proven and reliable solution.”
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March 22, 2011
Kenco Communities Implements eCMS v.3.7.0 Solution

Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Kenco Communities has completed the implementation of its eCMS v.3.7.0 solution.


“In 1998, we selected Computer Guidance for their innovative solutions and reputation in the industry.” stated Judy Matthews-Gray, CFO, Kenco Communities. “When it came time to upgrade our solution, we were confident in our decision to remain with Computer Guidance because of the excellent customer service we have received."
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February 8, 2011
Computer Guidance Corporation Successfully Completes SAS70 Type II Audit
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced the successful completion of a Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS70) Type II Audit for its managed hosted services.
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February 3, 2011
T.N. Ward Company Selects eCMS For Integrated Construction Management
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that T.N. Ward Company has selected eCMS® enterprise resource planning solution for their financial and project management needs. T.N. Ward Company, ranked as No. 221 on Engineering News-Record’s 2010 Top 400 list, is a full service general contractor and construction manager with offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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January 25, 2011
Herzog Contracting Corp Signs With Computer Guidance Corporation
“After an in-depth review of available construction management solutions in the market, we selected Computer Guidance because our multi-faceted business demands the most proven and feature-rich construction management solution in the market.” stated Art Van Meter, Senior Vice President, Herzog Contracting Corp.
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January 11, 2011
Sterling Boiler & Mechanical, Inc. Renews Computer Guidance Partnership
Computer Guidance Corporation today announced that Sterling Boiler & Mechanical has selected eCMS v.3.7.0 construction management solution for the management of its diverse construction operations across the nation.
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