The Blue Book Building and Construction Network Creates Standard Industry Format for Delivering 'Business Intelligence' Online

Latest product enhancements enable Network Members to position and distinguish themselves from their competition.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 27, 2012

Westchester, NY –The Blue Book Building and Construction Network has recently released upgrades and enhancements to their online company search engine, thebluebook.com.

Recognized in the commercial construction industry as the premier source for finding company information on contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in the United States, The Blue Book Network's online service now offers an enhanced 'ProView' format, making it easier for General Contractors, Owners, Property Managers and Government Agencies to find the business intelligence they need to make the right hiring decisions for their projects.

Complete company details are available in an easy-to-read and standard format, making it simple for online users of thebluebook.com to find current information, including:

• Contact information and branding
• A full-color photo gallery of projects or products
• Name brands and products installed/supplied
• Licenses (including the issuing agency and expiration)
• Recently completed projects
• Scope of work – now including structure type and work type
• LEED/BIM certification and links to spec documents
• Additional key contacts and locations
• Geographical areas services
• Trade associations, memberships and government certifications
• Reference contacts on highlighted projects
• Direct links to social media sites

Plus, in addition to more content, the new "ProView" format offers advanced functionality that enables users to save, print and share information.

"The Blue Book Building and Construction Network has been helping to bridge the gap between architects, engineers, general contractors, owners, facility managers and government agencies and the companies they need for their projects for nearly one hundred years. As we near this milestone anniversary, we are working even harder to bring products to market and add enhancements that continue to support this mission and streamline workflow for commercial construction professionals nationwide. The industry expressed a critical need for a standard format that provides the core information required to make smarter business decisions. We are proud to have introduced the new ProView as the complete solution to that need," explained Richard Johnson, the company's president.

To see more about ProView, click here.

About The Blue Book Building and Construction Network…
The Blue Book Network has been connecting the commercial construction industry since 1913. Building from a database of over 1,000,000 classified company listings in 560 classifications – The Blue Book Network today provides digital information and communication solutions designed to enhance the daily workflow of the entire construction industry. For more information on The Blue Book Building and Construction Network, visit thebluebook.com or call 800-431-2584.