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Press Release, July 2008
ICON commended at European Retail Solutions Awards 2008
ICON, the developer of a unique construction information management system, has been commended in the “Best Use of B2B Internet Technology” category at the European Retail Solutions Awards held at Old Billingsgate Market in London.
This is one of the most important dates in the retail technology calendar, with over 700 key industry figures gathering to celebrate winners that have been chosen by some of the biggest names in retailing.
ICON, based in Market Harborough, was commended on its system, which is used by Waitrose and other large names in the retailing industry.
The ICON System, a web-based construction information management tool, was implemented into Waitrose to assist with the communication and sharing of building design specifications and information.
The system has enabled those at Waitrose to have better control over all specification data, ensuring it is current and correct. Since using the system, they have seen savings in time and money and see the solution as a key tool in their plans for growth.
Ends: 168 words. For further information or to request additional supporting documents please contact: Steven Hagan - 01858 468345 Notes to editors: ICON specialises in construction information management. Data control occurs at three main stages: the design and specification of buildings; the construction project roll-out and then the ongoing management of built properties. To deal with the huge amount of information generated during the construction process, ICON has developed 'The ICON System'. This web-based application fulfils all of ICON's clients’ construction information management requirements. The system can be used for a wide range of activities, including communicating design standards to the project team, assisting with project collaboration and tracking project dates, facts & figures. It can also assist in managing the Health & Safety
files, scoring performance via KPIs and dealing with facilities management issues that go with a property portfolio, such as managing asbestos and establishing cost effective maintenance schedules. ICON works with many clients, including ASDA, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Boots, John Lewis, Focus, Somerfield and Travis Perkins. |