RICHMOND, Va. (October 15, 2007) - Ironworks Consulting, a management and Web consulting firm, has launched an eKnowledge solution for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) including the creation of a new Web site, which is focused on the development of a robust, collaborative on-line community.
Ironworks was tasked by the AIA to design and develop a vibrant Knowledge Management solution using several unique technologies and innovative concepts. AIA SolosoTM provides the AIA’s membership and the building community with a “one stop shop” for information and knowledge relevant to the architectural profession. In addition, the new AIA Web property will enhance the online collaboration and communication between its membership by implementing several emerging Web concepts, including social networking mechanisms, blogs, Wikis, and RSS capabilities.
Personalized mini-sites allow constituents to optionally view a member’s profile information that may include a listing of favorites, contributed content, and/or a collection of personalized slideshows that can be shared and downloaded. Built into the core of the site experience is the ability to offer comments, ratings and reviews of existing content, find others who share similar interests, and self-publish new content and architectural projects. AIA SolosoTM (Soloso.aia.org) leverages a combination of technology solutions including Endeca Enterprise Search, Oracle Universal Content Management Tool (formerly Stellent) and ThinkMap Visualization Software.
“Information management was important to us, but Ironworks understood that knowledge management – presenting information with expertise, insight and in a collaborative environment – was a key to not just reaching our community, but engaging them to interact with each other,” said Mark Carpenter, general manager, eKnowledge for the American Institute of Architects. “Their expertise and dedication is first-class and our Web site has become an extremely effective tool in quickly sharing valuable information with our growing membership.”
Ironworks’ Association Practice provides customized solutions for nonprofit organizations through a variety of services, including online presence strategies, software selection and implementation, custom application development, Web site redesigns, and building/enhancing online communities. These services help organizations better manage association meetings, membership, chapter relations, association advocacy, fund raising campaigns, volunteers and other elements unique to associations.
“We are excited about the launch of this very dynamic solution for the AIA community,” said Scott Walker, chief executive officer of Ironworks. “The AIA has been a great partner to our firm and we are proud to list such a prestigious organization among our clients.”
Ironworks provides innovative solutions to a wide variety of nationally known organizations including the American Cancer Society, Family Dollar Stores, AMF Bowling Worldwide, Carnegie Hall, the Discovery Channel, Genworth Financial and Choice Hotels.
About Ironworks Consulting
Ironworks is a management and Web consulting firm with one mission – never fail a client. Ironworks has earned a reputation for delivering on what it promises, deploying a team of experts on every engagement and completing projects on time and on budget. Ironworks provides the flexibility and dedication of a smaller firm combined with the broad experience and deep expertise of a large consultancy. Ironworks offers expertise to clients nationwide in the practice areas of Strategy and Program Management, Business Process Improvement, User Experience, Content Management, Portal Solutions, Enterprise Search, Service-Oriented Architecture, and Business Intelligence. Ironworks operates from offices in Richmond, Va., Raleigh, N.C., and Tysons Corner, Va. For more information, visit www.ironworks.com.