Submittal Exchange Launches Integrated LEED Management Software with Direct Submission to USGBC's LEED Online

    MINNETONKA, MN, July 12, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Submittal Exchange announces the full integration of Greengrade LEED Management Software with its core Integrated Project Collaboration Software, Submittal Exchange for Construction. The timing of the announcement coincides with Greengrade's successful direct integration with USGBC's LEED Online for submitting LEED certification applications. Greengrade is a collaborative online management software tool that allows LEED project teams to communicate, track and manage LEED project information from planning to submission. The new integration between LEED Online and Greengrade significantly increases efficiency in LEED project management by eliminating the need to manage documents and data in multiple platforms and/or software.

"The seamless integration of Greengrade within Submittal Exchange allows LEED project teams to become even more efficient and transparent in their communications," said Matt Ostanik, CEO of Submittal Exchange. "By fully integrating the two collaborative systems, LEED project management time is significantly reduced. Submittal Exchange and Greengrade offer the first and only integrated solution that allows project teams to gather required LEED information from submittals using sophisticated workflow tools, then manage that information to directly submit to LEED Online."

In addition to streamlining the use of multiple software tools, Greengrade's direct integration with LEED Online increases collaboration across the whole project team and creates additional layers of accountability, accessibility and audit-ability. By increasing collaboration and directly communicating with LEED Online, Greengrade is able to positively impact the accuracy of LEED project submissions.

"We are thrilled that USGBC has taken the steps to enable direct integration with Greengrade's management software," said Mike Stuart, CEO of Greengrade. "Our goal is to continuously increase efficiency in managing LEED projects, thereby increasing the viability of pursuing LEED certification. Integrating with LEED Online is a big step in the right direction."

As automation of the LEED process evolves, Submittal Exchange and Greengrade continue to lead the way by integrating with a wide range of technology partners, including LEEDUser and GreenWizard. These integration points serve as enablers for higher levels of collaboration and efficiency across the entire project team.

About Submittal Exchange

Submittal Exchange is a collaborative, secure online system for exchanging, reviewing, and archiving construction submittals, RFIs, and other design and construction communications electronically. Thousands of design firms, contractors, and owners utilize the Submittal Exchange system on projects across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Submittal Exchange has been in business since 2003.

For more information, please visit www.submittalexchange.com or call 800.714.0024.

About Greengrade

Greengrade is a collaborative online LEED management software tool that allows project teams to communicate, track, and manage LEED project information designed for use by anyone charged with the onerous task of managing a complex LEED project - architects, engineers, owners, developers, sustainability consultants, and more. The software is web-based and allows a project team to collaborate on project information in a dynamic and centralized environment.

For more information, please visit www.greengrade.com.

LEED is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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