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Glider, an innovator in information management solutions for the built environment, purchases EDocuments

This strategic move will enable the combined companies to offer expert support throughout the entire asset lifecycle, from design and construction to operation. As the construction industry evolves to meet new regulatory and sustainability demands, there is an increasing reliance on digital technologies for handover information and better asset information management. This acquisition provides the construction sector with a more structured approach to managing the growing amount of information generated during projects.

The Glider software platform, gliderbim®,  provides a system of record for the collection, validation, and management of building information. Owners and managers of complex buildings or large, federated estates need this system of record to ensure compliance with regulations, efficient maintenance, and optimal building performance, protecting their investment.

The EDocuments platform addresses collaboration challenges across the Contractor supply chain throughout the construction process and has over 52,000  users. As well as collecting structured data, it offers robust dashboard tracking and search capabilities and facilitates collaboration with stakeholders to monitor progress effectively.

Together, the companies will combine their experience and software to simplify the digital handover process for contractors and their supply chain by creating accurate and structured digital handover information on mid-sized and complex construction projects so it can be used in operation.

Nick Hutchinson, Glider’s CEO and Co-Founder, stated: “Glider’s mission is to be the trusted system of record for built assets, and this acquisition is the first of many for us. Acquiring EDocuments significantly enhances our capabilities, enabling us to accelerate growth in the UK and internationally. I am excited to work with Lester, Chris, and Jamie to set new benchmarks in the industry and deliver unparalleled value to our clients.”

Lester Morgan, EDocument’s CEO and Co-Founder, celebrated: “Joining forces with Glider allows EDocuments to enhance the delivery of handover information for all project sizes. We are excited to support Glider’s plans, and we share their ambition. Together, we both have incredible products, people, and customers – it was easy to see how we could be an integral part of Glider’s future.”

Following the acquisition, the founding members of EDocuments, Lester Morgan and Jamie Dupée, will remain active in the business. They will continue to apply their 20+ years of experience creating O&M documentation to ensure EDocuments’ customers will receive the same level of dedication, expertise, and quality support, with an enhanced suite of services and with additional resources to accelerate innovation.

The combined expertise of Glider and EDocuments will support a wide range of clients and project sizes, driving forward the digitalisation of the built environment and setting new standards in digital handover and asset information management.

Glider is a rapidly growing, founder-run business dedicated to digitising the built environment. Established in 2016 by Nick Hutchinson and Steve Rukuts, Glider’s software solutions help asset owners to protect their investment by ensuring compliance with regulations and ensuring maximum performance from the building with efficient maintenance. It collaborates with some of the UK’s most prestigious asset owners and construction companies, providing innovative solutions that many larger organisations aspire to implement.

EDocuments, was founded in 2001 by Lester Morgan and Jamie Dupée, is renowned for delivering best-in-class digital handover solutions for the construction industry, delivering projects in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Specialising in Information Management for BIM and Asset Information Models (AIM), EDocuments ensures the timely delivery of high-quality, validated data. With over 52,000 users, it continues to innovate and enhance documentation solutions for the construction industry.

 

Andrew Stanton Executive Editor – moving property and proptech forward. PropTech-X

Andrew Stanton

CEO & Founder Proptech-PR. Proptech Real Estate Influencer, Executive Editor of Estate Agent Networking. Leading PR consultancy in Proptech & Real Estate.

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