Vela Systems is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for the 2008 Hospitality Design Award for Technological Innovation for The Liberty Boston luxury Hotel project, in cooperation with Suffolk Construction of Boston, Massachusetts. By using Vela Systems’ software on Motion Tablet PCs, Suffolk Project Superintendents such as John Gillis were able to personally cut their work-time in half. Previously, Gillis needed to capture field notes on-site on paper floor plans, transpose the data into a computer back at his office, make photocopies of the marked up plans, and then distribute the information to all involved; a process that entailed hours of work each day.
With the Vela-configured Motion Tablet PC, Gillis had electronic copies of all floor plans available to him in the field, allowing him to mark the precise locations and responsibilities of all work and punch list items that he encountered. Upon returning to the office, the information could then instantly be sent to all job participants automatically. As a result, Gillis has been able to finish these tasks in half the time. Such time savings are typical with the solution and customers routinely report savings of five to 10 hours per week per person, accelerating project delivery by up to two days per month, resulting in tremendous cost savings.
“In the realm of hotel architecture, it is hard to imagine a more original design scenario than a Boston luxury hotel carved out of an iconic 19th century jail. But when the city is one as passionate about history as Boston and the structure is none other than the storied Charles Street Jail, the vision of The Liberty Boston luxury Hotel comes sharply into focus. Built in 1851, the Charles Street Jail is one of the best examples of the “Boston Granite Style” of the mid-19th century. Renovated in 2007, the interior design reflects a passionate commitment to authenticity while a more playful attitude defines its day-to-day style. Within the main building, there are guest rooms, meeting rooms, a grand ballroom and one of the city’s hottest nightlife scenes. Adjacent to a historical gallery of images and tales from the previous 150 years, a 16-story tower houses 280 guest rooms with the latest in luxury and technology, enhanced by expansive views of Boston.” (Adapted from http://www.libertyhotel.com/index.html)
A detailed case study with further information on how the Motion Computing/Vela Systems joint solution improved productivity on Suffolk’s Liberty Hotel project is available at: http://motioncomputing.com/about/news/cs_vela_suffolk_08.asp
To see a YouTube Video of Suffolk Construction superintendent John Gillis using Vela Systems on a Motion Tablet PC, please visit: http://www.velasystems.com/Testimonials.html
About Hospitality Design
“Hospitality Design magazine, published 10 times a year, is the premier trade magazine serving the field of hospitality design. It connects owners, operators, purchasing agents, designers, and architects involved in the design of hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise ships, country clubs, night clubs, conference centers, spas, senior living facilities and all other hospitality-oriented projects. Hospitality Design continues its 27-year mission to publish the accomplishments of various design teams that collaborate to bring the most innovative examples of new construction and renovation to the industry.”
About Vela Systems, Inc.:
Vela Systems is The Leader in Field Software for the AECO Industry™. Vela Systems software streamlines and accelerates all field processes in construction and capital projects. By replacing their field notebooks with Vela software and Tablet PCs, Vela’s customers save 5-10 hours per week per user, accelerate project delivery by two days per month, capture the true Cost of Quality™ and reduce litigation risk through standardized documentation. Vela’s suite of modules includes field reports, safety inspections, work lists, punch lists, schedule updates and many other critical field activities. Industry leading architects, engineers, contractors and owners agree that Vela Systems helps them Work Faster, Collaborate Easier, and Finish Sooner™. To see how Vela’s customers are improving construction delivery from Las Vegas to Dubai, please visit www.velasystems.com or call 888.VELA.SYS.
