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CMiC, acronym of Computer Methods international Corp., is a software provider for the architectural, engineering and construction industry. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CMiC has been providing software solutions for over 36 years and has some of the largest general contractors in North America as clients, according to Engineering News-Record Magazine (ENR).[1]
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History
Computer Methods international Corp. was founded in 1974 to conduct software research and development, primarily for IBM computers.[2] Since then CMiC has provided software solutions to primarily the project and financial management industries such as construction and engineering.
In 1978 CMiC developed and offered software solutions specific to the construction industry on the IBM System 5100 series and later migrated to the System 23, 36 and 38 platforms. In the mid-1980s, CMiC developed construction specific software solutions on a PC-networked environment utilizing Business Basic software.[3]
Since early 1988, CMiC has applied resources and manpower in the research and development of their Oracle Corporation [4] based software for the construction and engineering industries. The Oracle based product was developed from the ground up utilizing techniques available in relational database model design and did not use any legacy code or file structures from any previous product ever developed. The technology deployed was and still is 100% native Oracle, utilizing the Oracle development environment for the application code and the Oracle RDBMS for the database.
Beginning in 1994, CMiC embarked on a massive project to convert the entire product to client/server operating under a Windows GUI environment. In 1995, the software was renamed as mPOWER and became the first construction specific product to be released in a client/server configuration on a relational platform. In 1997, mPOWER Software was released on a 32-bit platform providing additional stability to the software. Remote access to mPOWER was delivered through a Citrix [5] or Terminal Server[6] configuration.
In the fall of 2000, CMiC released its totally Web-based version of mPOWER, which enabled any user to operate the software solely through an Internet browser. In 2002, CMiC released the CMiC Self Service that served as the gateway to the entire corporate activity across the organization.
2003 was the start of CMiC’s new vision. CMiC was restructured for growth, all products were re-branded under the name CMiC, and a new look was presented to the industry. In 2004, a stand alone Project Management Solution, called CMiC Project Management, was released along with a Collaboration application called CMiC Collaboration Manager. CMiC Integration, which contains CMiC Imaging and Workflow, was released soon after.
The CFMA IT Survey 2008 [7] and a survey by McGraw-Hill Construction ranked CMiC in the top three spots for all five software categories, including financials, project management, collaboration, CRM and imaging/workflow.
In 2008, CMiC expanded in the Heavy Highway market by having American Infrastructure, a vertically integrated, heavy civil construction company in the Mid-Atlantic Region.[8]
Also in 2008, CMiC expanded into the Capital Project Owners [9] space, with BJC Healthcare,[10] one the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, using CMiC software to build and maintain facilities.
CMiC also launched CMiC Emerging [11] to target smaller contractors. This approach provides CMiC solutions as a Software As A Service (Saas).
In 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 CMiC was recognized by Constructech Magazine as one of the Hottest Companies in the construction technology industry.[12] In 2007 and 2008 CMiC was recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.[13]
In 2009 CMiC released CMiC Open Enterprise v10, the newest version of CMiC software. Using XML, CMiC Open Enterprise v10 increases interoperability and integrates Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications, online payment applications, online planrooms and other diverse applications into the enterprise.
Company Structure
CMiC is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, near York University [1]. CMiC performs all programming, research, development and support at this location.
President: Gord Rawlins [14]
CFO: Pat Shah [15]
Vice President, Sales and Business Development: Jeff Weiss [16]
Vice President, Solutions and Marketing: Bassem Hamdy [17]
CTO: Larry Philips [18]
Notable Clients
Turner Construction:[19] A client of CMiC since 1996, Turner ranks first or second in major segments of the construction industry with construction volume of $8.6 billion in 2006.
J. E. Dunn Construction Group: [20] In October 2006 the company was ranked 19th in Engineering News-Record Magazine's top 400 contractors based on 2005 revenue of $2.3 billion; Forbes Magazine reported it was the 144th largest Private company in the nation in 2006.[21][1] Some of the major projects J.E. Dunn has worked on include the Sprint Nextel corporate campus in Overland Park, Kansas, along with many others. J.E. Dunn has its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
Power Construction:[22] A CMiC client since 1995, Power Construction is one of the largest, management-owned companies based in the Chicago area. With revenues of over $500 million and about 500 employees, Power is one ENR’s Top 200 Contractors.[1]
Cianbro[23]: One of the East Coast's largest construction and construction services companies, Cianbro implemented CMiC in 1999. Ranked in the Top 200 of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors,[1] Cianbro focuses on civil and heavy industrial construction and construction services and has gross annual sales in excess of $300 million with over 2,000 workers.
DPR:[24] Ranked in the Top 50 general contractors[1] in the United States for the last 10 years, DPR Construction is a national commercial general contractor and construction manager. A client of CMiC since 1999 and based in California, DPR provides projects of all sizes and complexities.
The Walsh Group:[25] Listed as the nation's 15th largest contractor in Engineering News-Record's Top 400,[1] this Chicago-based company maintains twelve regional offices.
Gilbane: One of the oldest builders in the United States, this family owned construction company is based in Providence, Rhode Island and was ranked by Forbes as the 108th largest privately held company.
Webcor Builders:[26] One of the largest commercial construction companies in the United States, with over 1800 employees and $2.5 billion contracts in place.
DeSilva Gates Construction[27]: With its headquarters in Dublin, California, DeSilva Gates Construction specializes in heavy highway and civil engineering construction services for both public and private clients, who include many of the major commercial, industrial and residential development organizations as well as virtually all of the local city, county and state contracting agencies. A Heavy Highway client, DeSilva Gates is unique among CMiC users and went live in 2006.
Medco Construction[28]: Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Medco Construction is unique among CMiC clients because of its relationship with its parent company, Baylor Health Care System.[29] Medco specializes in building health care facilities for Baylor. Medco became a CMiC client in 1999.
Gerald H. Phipps[30]: Gerald H. Phipps, based in Denver, Colorado, has placed in ENR’s Top 400[1] list since 1985 and is one of Colorado’s largest contractors. Founded in 1952, Phipps specializes in healthcare, advanced technologies, office buildings, education and advanced technologies. Phipps implemented CMiC in 2001.
Govan Brown and Associates[31]: Govan+Brown and Associates, based in Toronto, Ontario, specializes in interiors and notable projects have included The Federal Court of Canada and the flagship Adidas store. Smaller than other CMiC clients, GBA chose CMiC in 2005.
Messer Construction Company[32]: Messer Construction Company ranks in the Top 100 Contractors [1] and performs an array of projects, including healthcare, educational, laboratories, industrial and non-profit. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio and covering the Midwest, Messer has revenues over $700 million and 1,000 employees and is an industry-leader in employing technological solutions and lean construction. Messer implemented CMiC in 2003. Messer won 1st place in the 2007 CMiC Innovation Awards.
The Neenan Company[33]: The Neenan Company, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., designs and constructs commercial buildings and integration of all design and construction services in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Texas and Georgia. Neenan joined the CMiC user community in 2003.
Wachter[34]: Wachter, based in Lenexa, Kansas, is a specialty contractor that provides electrical construction and network services. Ranked in the Top 200 of ENR’s Specialty Contractors list, Wachter works with owners, architects, engineers and general contractors to complete design/build projects. Wachter, one of the first Specialty Contractors for CMiC, implemented in 2005.
The Beck Group[35]: Beck was founded as a general contractor in Houston in 1912. It opened its Dallas office in 1924, and has since developed into a full-service builder of international renown. Beck’s services include architecture, interior design and construction, real estate development, financial structuring and consulting, preconstruction, renovation, construction management, general contracting and program management. Beck chose CMiC in 2004. Beck took second place in the 2007 CMiC Innovation Awards.
Chatham-Kent[36]: The Municipality of Chatham-Kent was formed by provincial order in 1997 and came into being on January 1, 1998. The new entity replaced 23 municipalities, 13 Public Utility Commissions, and five police services in the former City of Chatham and County of Kent. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent implemented CMiC Enterprise to help with the amalgamation of diverse systems and to handle its complex payroll requirements. Other governments and government agencies that use CMiC include the Town of Whitby, Whitby Hydro, Cambridge and Cambridge Hydro, Cornwall, Milton and Halton Hills.
The Layton Companies[37]: The Layton Companies of Sandy, Utah, is a full service construction firm offering professional services including construction management, general contracting, design-build and construction through four wholly owned subsidiaries. Layton’s more than 50-years experience encompasses a wide range of project types, sizes and complexities and it is ranked in the Top 100 of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors.[1] Layton has been a client of CMiC since 2001.
S.M. Wilson & CO.[38]: S.M. Wilson & Co. is a St. Louis-based general contractor and construction manager that specializes in healthcare, education, retail, office, and senior care living projects. With a range of operations covering 13 states, S.M. Wilson ranks in the top 150 General Contractors[1] and has over 250 employees. S.M. Wilson went live with CMiC in 2006.
Austin Industries[39]: Ranked in the Top 50,[1] Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin also provides in-plant maintenance and capital construction services to the refining and petrochemical industries. Austin has 6,000 employees and focuses mostly on the southern part of the United States. Austin implemented CMiC in 2003.
Hunter Roberts Construction Group[40]: Formed in 2005, Hunter Roberts Construction Group delivers a broad range of construction management services. Based in New York, Hunter Roberts ranks in the Top 250 of ENR’s Top 400 list [1] and services the Eastern and Mid-Atlantic states. HRCG implemented CMiC in 2005.
Summit Builders Construction Company: [41] An ENR Top 400 contractor currently ranked 19th largest in the Southwestern United States. For the past 25 years Summit has provided pre-construction planning and construction services through Construction Management, Design-Build, Program/Project Management and Design/Bid/Build delivery methods. Summit builds projects in both the public and private sectors.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k ENR's Top 400 Contractors List
- ^ IBM
- ^ Business Basic
- ^ Oracle
- ^ Citrix
- ^ Terminal Server
- ^ CFMA IT Survey 2008
- ^ American Infrastructure
- ^ CMiC Project Owners
- ^ BJC HealthCare
- ^ CMiC Emerging
- ^ Constructech's Hottest Companies
- ^ Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
- ^ Gord Rawlins
- ^ Pat Shah
- ^ Jeff Weiss
- ^ Bassem Hamdy
- ^ Larry Philips
- ^ Turner Construction
- ^ J.E. Dunn Construction Group
- ^ Forbes Largest Private Companies
- ^ Power Construction
- ^ Cianbro
- ^ DPR
- ^ The Walsh Group
- ^ Webcor Builders
- ^ DeSilva Gates
- ^ Medco Construction
- ^ Baylor College of Medicine
- ^ G.H.Phipps
- ^ Govan Brown
- ^ Messer
- ^ The Neenan Company
- ^ Wachter
- ^ Beck
- ^ Chatham-Kent
- ^ The Layton Companies
- ^ S.M. Wilson & Co.
- ^ Austin
- ^ Hunter Roberts Construction Group
- ^ Summit Builders
External links
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