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| e-Builder to manage CTA's capital program e-Builder, a recognized leader in the development of capital program management software, announced that the Chicago Transit Authority has launched e-Builder Enterprise to manage its current capital program, totaling $800 million. e-Builder will help CTA manage and automate business processes that include: contract change orders, submittal reviews, and RFIs. It will also be used for cost management and controls, cashflow forecasting, document management, and cross-project executive reporting. The Chicago Transit Authority is a municipal corporation created under the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs. The CTA, an early adopter in applying web-based construction project management software to a major public capital program, began using a system in 2001. The agency's expanding needs made it necessary to upgrade -their system. Requirements called for a system to provide accurate, current information regarding program and project budgets and change orders to proactively control project costs, and provide for rapid deployment within 6 months. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |