11-Jun-08
Aconex Supports Homeless Housing Initiative
Aconex will provide its online information management service, at no charge, to facilitate the construction of a $50 million inner-city housing block for the homeless in Melbourne.
Aconex was selected by the developer Grocon, which is delivering the project in partnership with the Victorian Government, Yarra Community Housing and Homeground Services. Grocon is building the facility at cost price and has requested that its suppliers provide their services either pro bono or at cost.
Based on the New York initiative, Common Ground, which has helped reduce homelessness by 25% since 2005, the 10-storey building will house up to 120 people and will contain on-site mental health referrals, drug and alcohol counseling, and employment services. The facility will be located on Elizabeth Street near the Queen Victoria Market and is expected to open in 2010.
David Waldren, Grocon Development Manager, said: “Grocon has used Aconex on more than 60 projects so we are delighted that they are on board. The system will manage the thousands of drawings and documents that will be created and speed up the flow of information, helping us to open the doors of the facility as soon as possible.”
Leigh Jasper, Aconex Chief Executive, said: “We are proud to be supporting this development and hope that the success of this project will help encourage similar initiatives around Australia.”
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