PLANO, TEXAS — Innovative Management Solutions (IMS) has become an Autodesk Authorized Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for Autodesk AEC and Civil Engineering products, with a focus on bringing the value of building information modeling (BIM) solutions to the construction industry.

“Becoming a part of the Autodesk partner community will enable IMS to bring the reality of 5D construction, BIM, and integrated project delivery (IPD) solutions to our clients,” said Jeff Collins, CEO of IMS. “Even though the concept has been out there, we will now have the ability to execute on the vision.”

As an expert in the area of Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM), IMS says it is teaming with Autodesk to help its customers maximize the value of project management by incorporating virtual construction into an integrated project delivery solution. Working with Autodesk will enable IMS to better assist its customers through enhanced scheduling efficiency and reliability, optimized resource usage, improved conflict resolution, increased estimating accuracy, and upgrading the overall coordination and collaboration between all parties involved in the project delivery process, the company said.

IMS is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with regional offices in Houston and Phoenix, and qualified staff across the country. Its project management capabilities have been successfully applied to a wide variety of industries, including construction, oil and gas, utilities, alternative energy, transportation, aerospace and defense, health care, education, financial services, high tech and the public sector.