Reed Construction Data Announces BIM Partnership Program

SmartBIM, a BIM Object Creation Service, Empowers Building Product
Manufacturers
ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Reed Construction Data (www.reedconstructiondata.com), a leading
provider of construction information, today announced the SmartBIM
Partnership Program, giving building product manufacturers the
opportunity to have high-quality and brand-specific BIM objects
modeled exclusively after their products, through SmartBIM Object
Creation Services.

SmartBIM Objects are designed to simulate actual products and
contain crucial product data and specifications that can be used
within an Autodesk(TM) Revit(TM) model. In addition to creating
objects, Reed Construction Data will provide its BIM content in a
searchable environment on the web, as well as within the SmartBIM
Library.

"Our inaugural SmartBIM partners recognize the opportunity to be
leaders in the evolving BIM design environment," said Richard
Remington, vice president, product development, Reed Construction
Data. "Through the SmartBIM Partnership Program, building product
manufacturers have the opportunity to showcase their products within a
building during the design phase. The SmartBIM object-creation program
provides BPMs with highly parametric BIM objects that accurately
represent the real world characteristics and specifications of their
product lines."

The Inaugural SmartBIM Partners include five leading
manufacturers: Kolbe windows and doors, energy efficient windows and
doors for green building, impact resistance, accessible design and/or
historic renovation; Karona, Inc., a custom architectural wood door
manufacturer; Da-Lite, the most comprehensive line of projection
screens in the world; Hager, a leading manufacturer of commercial
hardware products; and Draper, a leading manufacturer of window
shades, projection screens, video projector lifts, and gymnasium
equipment.

"Kolbe windows and doors is pleased to partner with BIM solutions
provider, Reed Construction Data," said Cindy Bremer, director of
marketing, Kolbe windows and doors. "Through the use of BIM
high-quality, custom objects, we'll be able to clearly illustrate the
advantages that our products have to offer as early as the design
phase."

For more information on Reed Construction Data's SmartBIM
solutions, visit www.reedconstructiondata.com/bim or call 877-REED411.

About Reed Construction Data

Reed Construction Data, the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the
AIA, is a leading resource for the design and construction industry.
Reed offers its customers building information modeling (BIM)
solutions, construction project leads, building product information,
construction cost tools, market analytics and construction news
through a suite of online and print references. For more information,
visit www.reedconstructiondata.com or call 877-REED411.

Release Summary:

Reed Construction Data (www.reedconstructiondata.com) today
announced the SmartBIM Partnership Program, allowing building product
manufacturers the opportunity to have BIM objects modeled exclusively
after their products, through SmartBIM Object Creation Services.

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bim, building, construction

Reed Construction Data
Ryan Cummings, +1-770-209-3750
ryan.cummings@reedbusiness.com

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