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BUSINESS NEWS CIMDATA DISTINGUISHES FINALCAD AS A NOTABLE PROVIDER OF MOBILEAPPS FORTHE CONSTRUCTION MARKET CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, recently published the 2016 release of its AEC Market Overview Report . This report is the first detailed analysis from CIMdata of the architecture, engineering, and construction market and represents an expansion of the CIMdata PLM market analysis report series. As part of this report, CIMdata has distinguished FINALCAD as a notable provider of mobile apps for the construction market, differentiating in particular by a cross-platform compatibility and capabilities in project management, BIM access, task management, field feedback, issue management, project and portfolio analysis, and more. “From its founding, FINALCAD has focused on providing solutions that capitalize on mobile and cloud technology to extend BIM from the design office to the construction site. The company has since added to these applications to support operations and maintenance. This approach mirrors broader trends that CIMdata has observed in the AEC industry, and aligns with our view that cloud and mobile applications are an excellent fit in AEC.” said Ed Martin, director AEC/manufacturing convergence consulting practice, CIMdata. “We are honored to be recognized by CIMdata and featured in the first release of the AEC Market Overview Report . We will continue to strive delivering value to our customers and earn industry recognition, in particular on BIM enablement on the field, predictive analytics, lean construction processes, and API interoperability with major ERP and PLM

systems.” said Jimmy Louchart, Co-founder and president, FINALCAD. JACOBS DONATES $25,000 TO AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR LOUISIANA FLOOD RELIEF Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced it donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross in response to the devastating floods in Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes in Louisiana. According to recent statistics released by the American Red Cross, more than 200,000 people in the area have now been affected by the flooding; approximately 90,000 homes have been damaged; at least 30,000 water rescues have been reported; and more than 10,600 people have sought refuge in nearly 50 Red Cross and community shelters in the state. The Red Cross is using donations to provide meals and snacks, comfort kits and health assistance such as replacing lost items like prescription medications and eyeglasses. The donations also help train Red Cross workers in offering emotional support to local residents. Commenting on the announcement, Jacobs Chairman and CEO Steve Demetriou said, “As a member of the Baton Rouge community and surrounding area, our hearts go out to our colleagues and all those impacted by the flooding. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Red Cross and the other organizations working diligently to bring community members to safety and offer much needed assistance.” Jacobs employs approximately 2,000 people in the region, with an office in Baton Rouge and operations at 12 industrial sites in the surrounding area.

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these people do is never worth their contribution. Shed yourself from it. 5)Pick your friends carefully. Associating with winners and people who have success- fully overcome obstacles in their lives will help you feel better. They will encourage you rather than discourage you. That is helpful – especially compared to those who are suf- fering and want to see you feeling bad, too. Misery loves company, as they say. 6)Do something positive. It could be as simple as cleaning out your garage or attic that you have been procrastinating on, or starting a simple exercise regimen three days a week. But accomplishing something – no matter how small – will help you think more positively. 7)Change your diet. You are what you eat. If you eat healthy food, you’ll feel better. When you feel better you’ll be more positive. There really is a link here. That isn’t saying a big ol’ steak and baked potato are bad – but maybe you should lay off the donuts. 8)Have some time to reflect. This could be your morning workout, evening walk with the dog, or a 300-mile motorcycle ride. Solitary activity where you can disconnect, even if briefly, from the electronic tether, will help increase your positive energy. Some think there is only so much positive energy to go around. I disagree. I think it is unlimited. But it is up to you. You get what you put out – good or bad. It’s time to shed the negative and get back to the positive – because it is in YOUR best interests to do so! MARK ZWEIG is Zweig Group’s founder and CEO. Contact him at mzweig@zweiggroup.com.

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