FOLSOM, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 24, 2009 — Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today a new Value-added Reseller (VAR) agreement with Construction Resources. Concentrating on government, real estate investment, and marketing and operations for Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) clients in the Pacific Rim, Construction Resources will provide Prolog^® software and comprehensive training and support to regional customers.

Construction Resources' staff is qualified to provide technology solutions and in-depth training to construction professionals across the Pacific Rim. As a result, Construction Resources brings a broad range of relationships in the region and its geographical location can drive more visibility for Meridian solutions to these regional customers.

“With the influx of construction projects planned in the next five years, for example, Guam’s industry is expected to reach levels never before seen on the island,” said Jay Rojas, managing partner, Construction Resources. “Our relationship with Meridian will enable us to offer the leading construction project management solution to more than 500 key players in the Pacific Rim construction industry, including general contractors, architects engineers specialists, owners and more.”

“Construction Resources becomes the only VAR representing Meridian solutions in the Pacific Rim,” said Elizabeth Dodson, director of business development at Meridian Systems. “Construction Resources has a great opportunity to leverage solutions to provide more streamlined tools for managing digital program and project controls, project documents, and construction information to organizations committed to building in the region.”

Meridian’s global reseller partner network enhances customers’ investment in Meridian software solutions by providing in-depth industry experience and value-added implementation and training services. For more information, visit: http://www.meridiansystems.com/partners/findreseller.asp.

About Construction Resources

Construction Resources, a Slotnick Enterprise, offers technology solutions within the region’s Architectural, Engineering and Construction Industries, to leverage their business practices. Dedicated to one specific industry and focused on the Western Pacific, Construction Resources offers tailored solutions to empower small and large businesses to use technology to promote better efficiency. For more information on Construction Resources, visit www.guconstruction.net

About Meridian Systems

Meridian Systems, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), is the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations (PBO²). Building owners, construction and engineering firms, and public agencies use Meridian software to effectively manage capital building programs and facility assets. Meridian offers construction project management and infrastructure lifecycle management solutions that reduce project costs and schedules across the plan-build-operate project lifecycle. To learn more about how project-based organizations are benefitting from Meridian solutions, download a user study from FMI by visiting: www.meridiansystems.com.

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Construction Resources
Jay Rojas, 671-475-7750
Managing Partner
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Meridian
Tamara Kaestner, 916-294-2375
Marketing Programs Manager
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