Agile Frameworks, LLC Signs Geotechnology, Inc. for MetaField(TM) Field Information Management System
St. Louis Based Engineering Firm to Deploy Mobile Apps for Construction Materials Testing and Inspections and Observations
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Frameworks, LLC, a leading provider of field information management systems (FIMS), consulting and managed services for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) marketplace, has signed a new client for its MetaField(TM)solution.
Geotechnology, Inc of St. Louis, MO, specializing in engineering and environmental services, is currently in the implementation phase of the deployment of MetaField. The company was founded in 1984 and has experience working on a broad range of projects including applied earth and environmental sciences, construction observation, geophysics, water resource management, geotechnical engineering, materials and non-destructive testing and drilling.
Ed Alizadeh, president and CEO, stated "We have been considering adding automation to our field services for a couple of years and we are excited to move forward with this initiative which will greatly enhance our service to clients. We have a great deal of respect for what the team at Agile Frameworks has done with the development of MetaField(TM), AgilePort® and AgileStamp® and we look forward to utilizing these applications in our business. The benefits for our clients will include faster report turnaround, better deficiency and resolution tracking, and improved report quality; all helping to keep projects on schedule and within budget."
MetaField, a field information management system, is designed for engineering firms specializing in geotechnical, environmental, nondestructive examination and construction materials testing to perform onsite data collection. Soil density and concrete field testing represent examples of tests that are supported by MetaField. MetaField's mobile design reflects the remote nature of the business, and accelerates the entire field data collection and report generation process in a more accurate way via smart phones. A return on investment (ROI) of two to five months is typical, dependent upon the size of the firm and the number of field personnel.
"We are excited to partner with Geotechnology, Inc. and help them improve their profitability, cash flow, service delivery, and competitive position. As a forward-thinking firm, they've recognized the value our solutions provide, and we anticipate a long term relationship with them," stated Mike Anders, president of Agile Frameworks.