Reed Construction Data Launches SmartBuilding Index

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reed Construction Data, a leading provider of construction information and BIM solutions, today announced the launch of SmartBuilding Index (SBI) (www.reedconstructiondata.com/smartbuildingindex), an integrated and search engine optimized Web directory that offers knowledge and resources for the entire Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) community.

“SBI provides extensive resources and a wealth of knowledge for users through one simple and easy-to-navigate search engine.”

SBI provides tools to find information pertaining to building and construction products and services in a simple and comprehensive format. Users can conduct in-depth research regarding specific products, data and manufacturers relevant to their projects.

Specifically, visitors will find:

• Project Case Studies – Access to over 430,000 project reports from Reed’s archives of construction project leads. RCD community members can contribute or modify content related to each project through wikis.
• Product Overviews – Companies can align themselves with specific product types, and manufacturers can even post technical specifications, catalogs, BIM objects and case studies.
• Product Type Wikis – Pages are available for every product type represented by a MasterFormat 2004 Code. Pages include a wiki, a sponsored product spotlight, manufacturers of the product type and current news about the product type.
• Company Profiles – Allows companies to gain exposure for their products or services, offering free basic listings in which companies can provide a brief overview of their products or services, catalogs, case studies, white papers and product offerings.
• Geographic Pages – includes building codes, project case studies, news from the region and sample project leads.

“SmartBuilding Index is a powerful resource that was designed with the end users in mind,” said Steve Ritchie, vice president of marketing and business development, Reed Construction Data. “SBI provides extensive resources and a wealth of knowledge for users through one simple and easy-to-navigate search engine.”

About Reed Construction Data:

Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information, is a leading North American provider of construction information through a diverse portfolio of innovative products and services. Reed offers its customers building information modeling (BIM) solutions, construction project leads, building product information, construction cost tools, market analytics and construction news — all valuable resources for professionals in the construction industry. For more information, visit www.reedconstructiondata.com or call 877-REED411.