Motion and FreightTrain Win Gold at the Constructech Vision Awards

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. was recognized for outstanding performance, finishing their project early and under budget with the help of the joint technology solution

AUSTIN, Texas & LOS ANGELES--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Motion Computing®, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions and FreightTrain^®, a developer of online construction management tools, were recognized with a Gold 2009 Constructech Vision Award. Presented at Constructech magazine’s 4^th annual Technology Day Conference, the Vision Awards honor companies that have realized the advantages of applying innovative technologies to their everyday businesses as well as the solution providers that have helped them achieve their goal.

“Motion works closely with industry-leading ISVs, like FreightTrain, to deliver complete solutions that significantly improve jobsite performance by taking technology to the point of construction”

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. was nominated for outstanding results at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital at Downey, with FreightTrain online construction management software and Motion Tablet PCs highlighted as enabling technologies. Completed in 2008, the project was 106 days ahead of schedule and more than $47 million below budget. McCarthy, FreightTrain and Motion were recognized with the gold award in the Builder/GC Commercial Construction projects in the more than $500 million budget category.

FreightTrain is a web based software platform that enables online access, updates, and scheduling of the myriad tasks of large construction projects. The solution provides full graphical representation of construction status, and built-in, customizable project tracking and quality control. Additionally, its extensive analytics provide metrics to assess construction status, subcontractor work, and performance relative to target goals.

“We are proud to have earned recognition for our first Construction Vision Award,” said Bill Clemenson, president of Healthcare Technical Services and creator of FreightTrain. “McCarthy Building Company’s results show how FreightTrain leverages hosted technology to improve construction performance, from inspections to architectural punches to the entire quality control process.”

Motion’s rugged tablet PCs improve jobsite performance through real time access to information at the point of construction. Combining durability, a lightweight design and integrated features, Motion tablets offer all of the performance of traditionally rugged PCs in a highly mobile design. Visit http://www.motioncomputing.com/solutions/construction.asp for more information on Motion’s solutions for construction.

“Motion works closely with industry-leading ISVs, like FreightTrain, to deliver complete solutions that significantly improve jobsite performance by taking technology to the point of construction,” said Mike Stinson, motion vice president of marketing. “We’re pleased to be recognized as part of a solution that played a role in such a successful project.”

About HTS

Established in 2002, Healthcare Technical Services, LLC (HTS) is a Los Angeles-based consulting firm specializing in building Commissioning, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) coordination and overall project management as well as healthcare Transition Planning services. In addition to onsite consulting support, HTS has been a leader in the development of project-specific websites through its FreightTrain® online construction management systems.

About Motion Computing

Motion Computing is a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so professionals in vertical industries such as healthcare, field sales and service and government can use computing technology in new ways and places. The company’s enhanced line of tablet PCs, mobile clinical assistants and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing portability, security, power and versatility. Motion combines those products with services and unique vertical market knowledge to deliver robust solutions – platforms, peripherals, services and wireless – customized for the needs of a particular industry. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com.

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