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Lincoln Tunnel Port Authority Helix EPCs
Paul Carpenter Associates contacted ButterJAM to create a system to serve as an online live noise monitor for the Port Authority of NY/NJ's Lincoln Tunnel Structural Rehabilitation and Repaving of the Helix Deck construction project. The website system is to monitor and track the Noise Environmental Performance Commitments (EPCs) continuously. The customized system is based off ButterJAM's proprietary neWare content management engine. The system takes live noise data generated from monitors placed throughout the construction site and processes the raw data into charts, interactive graphs, and audio playback as specified by the client. The system is created using HTML5 and is designed for usage on any mobile and tablet device. Alerts are automatically generated via email in instances of noise exceedance. Daily and monthly PDF reports are generated with statistical data showing an overview of the day and month's data in an easy-to-read tabular format. ButterJAM's system processes and stores over 160,000 new data records daily and 150MB of new data every week with 1.5GB of weekly traffic and over 10 online users.
The landing home page for the Lincoln Tunnel "Helix Fix" after credentials have been verified. The website features modules that will appear depending on the users' credentials.
The website system features customized graphing and tabular formatting of the streamed data. Flagging, highlighting of exceedances, and convenient modules for listening to downloaded audio clips were all built in as part of the noise module.
A custom module page for adding and modifying filter ranges for collected data.
The system automatically generates and sends out daily PDF reports via email. It features custom calculations displayed in an easy-to-read format for a quick daily status overview used by the project management team.
The system includes PDF reports generated monthly. It features custom calculations displayed in an easy-to-read format for a quick status overview that can be used by the project management team.
Fortune Riverside contracted ButterJAM to overhaul their website to contain all of their contact and company information in a better design. The client loved the new format that ButterJAM created with its simple and clean look. The site was designed with the latest standards of HTML5 and formatted to auto-adapt to mobile phone and tablet devices.
Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project for Washington State DOT
Paul Carpenter Associates contacted ButterJAM to create an online live noise monitoring system overseeing the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project for the Washington State Department of Transportation. The system monitors and tracks the generated noise in real time during construction of the viaduct through downtown Seattle. The system is powered by ButterJAM's proprietary neWare CMS. The system takes live real-time noise data generated from monitors placed throughout Seattle and processes the raw data into charts, interactive graphs, and audio playback as specified by the client. Daily, weekly, monthly and custom field reports are automatically generated in formatted PDFs that are sent to recipients notifying them of the data results. Alerts are placed to notify of any potential disruptions in connections and issues at the construction site as well as to monitor any exceedances in noise levels. A custom complex real-time chatting interface module has also been implemented to allow on-site consultants with tablet devices to provide real-time issue resolution and communication with in-office staff for any received noise complaints over the course of the construction. Additional custom modules provide inventory tracking controls, contractor and consultant calendar scheduling. All modules have also been created with maximum compatibility to allow easy access via mobile phone and tablet devices.
This is the landing page for the Alaskan Way Viaduct monitoring website system after the users' credentials have been verified. Modules and site functions are shown according to the users' access level.
A graphical, tabular and audio interface to display some of the streamed in live data. The Noise Page Module is highly customized for maximum performance and easy access to necessary alerts and exceedances.
Another highly customized reporting module for saving, updating and generating Field Reports. The data from this module is also pulled into other PDF reporting modules.
An example of a PDF report generated from data gathered and entered through the Field Report module.
A sample of one of the many types of generated summary PDF Reports that are available for the end-user and project managers.
A Calendar Scheduling module built to keep track of various events and personnel work shifts.
The system provides a real-time chatting interface named as the Communication Portal. The page is built like the entire site to be mobile accessible so that field agents can give real-time feedback to managers monitoring the situation back in the office.
A Noise Observation Module built for note taking for insertion into generated PDF reports.
An inventory tracking module built according to the client's needs.
Paul Carpenter Associates contacted ButterJAM to create a system to serve as an online live monitor of the Port Authority of NY/NJ Bus Terminal on 8th and 42nd street. The system is to monitor and track the Noise Environmental Performance Commitments (EPCs) continuously. The customized system is based off ButterJAM's proprietary neWare content management engine. The system takes live noise data generated from monitors placed onsite and processes the raw data into charts, interactive graphs, and audio playback as specified by the client. Alerts are automatically generated via email in instances of potential noise exceedance as well as service interruption at the busy bus terminal site. Monthly PDF reports are generated with statistical data showing an overview of the month's data in a easy-to-read tabular format. ButterJAM's system processes and stores over 80,000 new data records daily and 100MB of new data every week with 2GB of weekly traffic and over 10 online users.
This is the landing page after users verify their credentials. Modules appear based on their access rights. This site is designed for maximum efficiency for the user. Thus, the landing page shows the data in graphical and tabular format to provide an immediate snapshot of the real-time on-site status.
This module displays an alternate Noise Real-time page that plots data streamed in at 2 data points per second for a much higher-density graphical picture.
A sample of a Monthly generated PDF report with custom calculations.
A custom built Observations module to allow users to add and modify various textual data for insertion into other modules, such as PDF reports.
We helped Lacrasia Gloves launch their foray into the social media world with their blog. Lacrasia Gloves makes fine fashion gloves and their clients include top celebrities and they are constantly featured in movies, shows, magazines and newspapers. This was the perfect solution for them to repost all of these worthy news mentions to further publicize and expand their business presence.
Lacrasia's work speaks for themselves. As a result, the blog we designed has minimal distraction and has a big emphasis on their exciting and high-profile clientele and projects.
Paul Carpenter Associates contacted ButterJAM to create an entire system to serve as an online live monitor of the construction taking place throughout the New York City World Trade Center (WTC) building site. The system is to monitor and track the Noise & Vibration Environmental Performance Commitments (EPCs) during construction of the new WTC site. The customized system is based off ButterJAM's proprietary neWare content management engine. The system takes live vibration and noise data generated from monitors placed throughout the WTC site and processes the raw data into charts, interactive graphs, and audio playback as specified by the client. Daily and monthly reports are automatically generated in formatted PDFs that are sent to recipients notifying them of the collected data. Checks are also in place to alert the client of any potential disruptions in connections and issues at the construction site. Alerts are also established to monitor any exceedances in vibration and noise levels. ButterJAM's system processes and stores over 300,000 new data records daily and 500MB of new data every week with 10GB of weekly traffic and over 25 online users.
Landing home page for the user after verification of credentials. Modules are only shown to those with sufficient privileges.
A customized Noise monitoring page. Includes real-time updated graphics and tables based on streamed data from on-site monitors. Also allows the ability to listen and download audio files pertaining to various noise events.
A customized Vibration monitoring page. Includes real-time updated graphics and tables based on streamed data from on-site monitors.
A custom built module featuring real-time updated data highlighted with exceedances for project managers to easily determine potential issues.
A sample generated Daily report in PDF format. This report is sent automatically via email everyday to a list of recipients.
A sample of a generated Monthly PDF Noise report. Data for the month is calculated, ingested and reformatted to an easy-to-read format summarizing the month's exceedances.
A sample of a generated Monthly PDF Vibration report. Data for the month is calculated, ingested and reformatted to an easy-to-read format summarizing the month's exceedances.
The client envisioned a website that would act as the hub for independent and upcoming bands and musicians to share music, ideas and generate interest. The website was created with the client's specific design in mind and features many user interactive options with new features continually added. The website allows account members to upload images, share photos, links, music, events, user following, and video all in a public forum setting. It also incorporates many popular social website widgets that allow dissemination and broadcasting of the sites' links and content. The entire website is supported in the backend with ButterJAM's proprietary neWare content management system that allows the website owners and management to control virtually any aspect of the website content-wise and structurally. The project was designed to be able to accommodate the fast growth that this website is experiencing and allow for easy expansion with new modules in the coming years.
The public home page for four5six.net. Various modules bring in data from all over the site to provide a quick overview of the activities and trends of users throughout the entire website.
The Artist profile page displays the user's public profile and various activities on the site such as downloads, comments, and conversations.
The Artist signup page allows the user to signup and create a profile.
The Listener profile displays the public data for that user. It also displays the users' activities such as comments and recent downloads.
The site provides the ability to comment on various pages and message other artists and listeners as well as to follow other users.
A user with a listener profile can modify their preferences through the Listener dashboard.
Part of the search module allows the user to quickly find artists, listeners, genres and music easily.
Express yourself page is a custom mini-blogging module.
Editor picks page displays the editors' (site managers) choices.
The Interviews section allows the editors to post up conducted interviews with various artists and bands.
Another custom section was built to allow the editors to display Record label information.
A Store front page allows the site to sell miscellaneous items.
BuildMi is a unique Flash website building platform. It allows the account member to create an entire Flash website completely through the interface without knowing programming one line of code. It has a versatile template system that allows an infinite number of designs applied to the engine. Account members can change virtually every aspect of their website- from the title of the page down to adding website statistical analytics. Everything imaginable can be added and customized. User checkout and publishing is seamless and all changes to a live website is seen immediately. The options and settings available in the system can fill an entire book.
Makeia, a hip hop recording artist and actor was launching a new album called "Blue Magic" along with a new single "Go Hard" and asked ButterJAM to design and create the art work for the CD covers as well as the MySpace webspace to coincide with the release. The resulting MySpace webspace is a fully customized page that successfully markets his new releases in a uniform fashion to the look and feel of his "Blue Magic" album.
In launching their avant garde line of clothing, FormFrxn contacted ButterJAM to create a website that would accurately reflect their style as well as open their store online all the while keeping their customers' apprised of what's going on in their daily blog. ButterJAM integrated all of these complicated pieces into a well-proportioned website that adhered to FormFrxn's design and style. Their online e-commerce store, blogging site, and Content Management System are all integrated tightly to allow FormFrxn to concentrate on what they do best- creating and selling an awesome clothing line.
Taggmi is a unique picture sharing website with a feature-rich intuitive user interface. It allows users to multitask their online photo album management- account members can upload as many photos as they like while organizing, tagging and sharing photos and albums. This is accomplished through extensive AJAX and Flash. The entire interface is designed to allow for templates so the account member can change the look and feel of the website with ease. It also has a sophisticated sharing system that gives the account member complete control over who has access to what album.
Bread and Water required a logo for its Giving Circle initiative which caters to a group of philanthropic partners who support various aspects of the nonprofit organization.
The client Advocates for Children needed to revamp its existing independently maintained website of NYC school systems with an ability to efficiently manage all existing content on its website as well as implement and increase advertisement revenue and user interactive participation. ButterJAM designed and created a full-featured website that incorporated all of its needs.
Newly equipped with an extensive proprietary Content Management System that powers the website in the backend, Advocates for Children can now easily modify, add, and delete content as it pleases in virtually all aspects of the website. The new website and CMS also accommodates its need for an extremely modular advertisement system to increase its revenue stream.
Integrating blogs and forums into the website has also increased user participation. By enabling the website to incorporate user maintained information, ButterJAM has allowed Advocates for Children to work more efficiently and effectively in managing and maintaining its primary work product.
The Insideschools.org homepage is completely configurable by the client through ButterJAM's proprietary Content Management System. News feeds, blog feeds, school updates, and school comments are examples of dynamic data that is automatically populated to provide the end-user immediate up-to-date information on the first page.
The bread and butter of Insideschools.org is its school profile page with engaging user interaction.
The school search capability allows the end-user to hone in on a very specific school or cast an extremely broad net, thus allowing a much more productive informational website.
Part of the client's requirement was the need for an integrated user forum. All user account actions are integrated allowing the end-user to login once to access any member-only page and function.
The client also had an external blog which was converted and integrated into the Insideschools.org website.
Among other things is an end-user maintained calendar that can be moderated by Insideschools.org staff through the CMS. Events created by the end-user can also be modified allowing for easy maintenance.
Another example of end-user interactivity is the open house section which allows any registered member to create, modify, and add open house dates. The content can also be moderated by Insideschools.org staff in the backend CMS.
Member controls, member information, and end-user abilities are controlled via profile functions within each user-member account. Depending on permission levels, end-users have different abilities and controls available to them.
The custom built CMS control panel that can modify any part of the Insideschools.org website.
CMS module for controlling site sections, site map, and the site tree.
CMS module for adding, modifying, and moderating school profiles, reviews, and comments.
CMS publishing module with WYSIWYG interface. This module allows Insideschools.org staff to create and modify the content on any web page on the site.
The client requested an attractive website that would provide homeowners and contractors the ability to find each other. ButterJAM created a user friendly and graphically pleasing website that serves that purpose. Paired with a complete full-scale CMS, the entire system allows the client to tweak the most minuscule settings of the website. The website has an abundance of features, including customized profile pages for contractors, workers, and homeowners, contractor review systems, service call management systems, partner and coupon systems and payment and subscription management systems.
"I'll start by saying the site looks great! We have gotten nothing but positive feedback on how appealing it is. We couldn't recommend you highly enough." -ContactContractors Team
The landing page for homeowners to intiate their search and dig for information on their project.
Contractor profiles are listed in the search order result with easy first-glance important information shown.
The member profile page display is tailored to the three different possible user member types on the website.
Module to allow users to rate contractors and give feedback with reviews.
Module for users to interact and schedule a service call with contractors.
ButterJAM's proprietary customized Content Management System was tailored for ContactContractors.com. The system allowed the modification of virtually all aspects of the website's content and structure.
Another look at the various custom modules created for the administration of ContactContractors.com within the CMS. The system allowed the modification of virtually all aspects of the website's content and structure.
Another look at the various custom modules created for the administration of ContactContractors.com within the CMS. The system allowed the modification of virtually all aspects of the website's content and structure.
Another look at the various custom modules created for the administration of ContactContractors.com within the CMS. The system allowed the modification of virtually all aspects of the website's content and structure.
The Institute for the Study of Asian American Community (ISAAC) needed a pamphlet to promote awareness. ButterJAM's creative designers were able to create an informative yet modern brochure.
The client, CaxtonAlile, approached ButterJAM after their previous web designers failed to create an appropriate e-commerce site that fulfilled their requirements. CaxtonAlile created its own design and layout for its cards site and needed ButterJAM to adapt it to an e-commerce solution. With ButterJAM's expertise, application of the client's unique design into ButterJAM's full-fledged e-commerce system was not a problem.
CaxtonAlile supplied the design that it wanted for its e-commerce site. ButterJAM applied the client's layout and design to ButterJAM's e-commerce engine to create a completely customized solution.
The e-commerce platform was given a customized template to fit the client's design for this website.
Paul Carpenter Associates was in need of an updated web presence. Keeping in mind the client's wishes for an intuitive eye-catching website to distinguish itself from its competitors, ButterJAM created the client's website using Adobe Flash technology to achieve an elegant solution with smooth animations and thoughtful navigation. ButterJAM also allows for simple changes to the content simply by modifying supporting text files.
Fortune Riverside approached ButterJAM needing a daily ledger-styled database management system that would track sales orders, generate invoices and custom reports, and house clientele information. The end result is an intranet system that adequately meets the client's needs and is infinitely expandable. The site has been robustly created with an intuitive user interface and optimized to have minimal wait and load time. With several hundred transactions daily, the client has been able to successfully transform daily operations into a more streamlined and efficient system.
The daily ledger CMS utilizes ButterJAM's secure login and permission module. Access restrictions apply based on user levels and all transactions within the system are tracked and logged by user and event.
One of the custom modules that was tailored to the client's needs is its invoicing system. Most of the intensive system calls have been created with AJAX to expedite loading and limit the amount of data that needs to be transmitted per action.
Additional views of the invoicing module with the extensive customization that the client needed. The workflow of the CMS was tailored to the needs of their daily transaction process.
As with most CMS that ButterJAM creates, the client needed a customized product and client management system that is tied into its transactions.
The reporting module was added and custom reports have been added to allow the client to hone in on specific transactions, clients, products, or invoices or to create broad-picture overviews.
The numerous reports available provided the client with virtually any possible view of the data housed within the CMS.
The client requested that certain aspects of the reports and invoices be exportable to Excel or Adobe PDF format. Shown is an example of a generated PDF from live data.
User management and assignment of user roles and permissions is seamless with the built in CMS module.
The client approached ButterJAM needing a website that would serve the growing competitive electronic gaming community. ButterJAM created a highly functional and engaging website with all of the client's requirements to serve its community- with E-Stocks, Match Betting, Lottery Options and a proprietary Point System. Users are able to interact and accumulate points simply by participating in the website.
A forum was also integrated to provide community feedback and participation. To support the massive infrastructure, ButterJAM created a CMS that allowed the website moderators and content administrators to effectively monitor individual portions of the website. With highly configurable permissions, EsportsUS is able to acquire a larger staff to manage various portions of the massive enterprise.
EsportsUS.com features many dynamically user generated content. As a result, it was important to feature much of this content through custom data feeds on the website's homepage
Community is a large part of EsportsUS.com, so the forums was integrated as an important aspect of the website.
It was important to allow members the ability to generate, modify, and interact with each other through an extensive custom profile system. The profile system includes a buddy system, guestbook, recent discussions list, recent visitors log, as well as member-related activities such as e-stocks, bet matching, and lottery portfolio management. All these unique modules are meant to increase user interactivity and member participation on the website.
One of the many custom modules that the client required was a system to trade, buy, and sell e-stocks based on various entities that are set by its moderators. The system tracked the transactions by members and provided real-time statistics, modeled after real-life stock markets.
As with all of ButterJAM's website systems, ESportsUS.com contains an extensive CMS to power the user-generated content. An example of one of the many modules, this is a customized publishing tool to add, edit, and delete articles displayed throughout the website.
As with all of ButterJAM's website systems, ESportsUS.com contains an extensive CMS to power the user-generated content. An example of one of the many modules, this is a customized polling tool to add, edit, tally, and delete surveys displayed throughout the website.
As with all of ButterJAM's website systems, ESportsUS.com contains an extensive CMS to power the user-generated content. An example of one of the many modules, this is a customized permission editing tool to add, edit, and delete permissions doled out to various members throughout the website.
Fortune Resources approached ButterJAM requesting a parts order management system for use between its international offices in China and the US. The system is designed for production managers and manufacturers to share images and notes immediately through ButterJAM's proprietary database management technology. The site is enabled to handle Chinese character input and display for maximum usability for China-based users. The site is also linked from an outside website and syncs directly with Fortune Resource's Intranet database to enable real-time warehouse inventory-synchronization and shipment alerts.
The Parts Order Tracker System was created with a simplistic GUI to enable the user quick and intuitive access to all the functions. As stated, one of the main requirements for this CMS was the ability for dual-language support which in this case is English and Chinese.
Tracking information for orders are coordinated through various sections. The key for the CMS was to allow worldwide access to facilitate and expedite information transfer between the client's worldwide offices.
Another custom built module adapted to the client's needs.
Fortune Resources wanted a way to market its line of custom-built food and beverage refrigeration display units in a powerful and simple Flash website. ButterJAM created a website that garners attention and immediately displays the client's products effectively.
Fortune Resources wanted a way to market its line of custom-built coolers. ButterJAM helped the client create an eye-pleasing Flash powered website that is easy to navigate and update. The Flash site is completely data-driven and modular with the idea of expansion built into its framework.
The product page is generated from an external data source and created dynamically within the Flash movie content. This allows the client an easy way to edit, add, and remove products in the ever changing lineup.
The product page is generated from an external data source and created dynamically within the Flash movie content. This allows the client an easy way to edit, add, and remove product information without needing to worry about modifying the actual movie content and source.
Fortune Resources approached ButterJAM requiring a project management system that would track project orders between its international offices located in China, New Jersey, and California. The system is designed for project managers and coordinators to share images and notes immediately through ButterJAM's proprietary database management technology.
Q Entertainment needed a new logo for its company. ButterJAM took the idea of integrating the client's core business (record labels and management) into account and created an elegant but sophisticated 21st century design.
When Khadijah Vibes finished recording her inspirational album entitled "This Day", she approached ButterJAM looking for a website that accurately portrays the timeless aura that the songs exude. ButterJAM designed and produced a website that reflects the elegance and power of the songs that describe the battle against cancer. Complete with the soundtrack and soothing interface, users experience the inspiration first-hand.
The completed website also features a mailing list and a secure online shopping cart system that allows the user to buy and download the "This Day" album immediately.
The website contains a plethora of multimedia abilities as requested by the client. Video, mailing lists, streaming music, and excerpts are some of the many functions of this website.
The website features an online store giving the user the ability to purchase and download the album instantaneously. The download is a logged secured process that prevents a user from attempting to bypass proper payment and credit card verification.
Fortune Resources approached ButterJAM needing a database management system that would track sales orders, generate invoices, create packing slips, track inventory, house clientele information, and generate customized reports between its offices located nationwide. The end result is an intranet system that adequately meets the client's needs and is infinitely expandable.
From the success of the first iteration, Fortune Resources approached ButterJAM needing to revamp its growing intranet database management system that would track sales orders, generate invoices, create packing slips, track inventory, house clientele information, and generate customized reports between its international offices. The end result is a highly optimized system expanded to handle their 2+ million sales orders and 300+ inventory items. The site has been robustly recoded to allow a seamless user interaction with minimal wait and load time. The database is also capable of generating custom-formatted Excel spreadsheets for all reporting functions within the database.
The intranet is only accessible with proper user credentials and will also log the user out after a certain period of inactivity for security reasons.
As with most CMS that ButterJAM has created for its clients, this system is loaded with custom modules and a plethora of functions for manipulating and displaying the wealth of collected and managed data.
One of the standard CMS modules for maintaining product inventory.
One of the standard CMS modules for maintaining product inventory.
Sales Order tracking was an integral part of the core CMS designed for this client.
Part of the many features of the CMS was the ability to automatically generate forms such as bill of lading.
Part of the many features of the CMS was the ability to automatically generate forms such as packing lists.
Part of the many features of the CMS was the ability to automatically track individual serial numbers from products that were sold. This would tie into other multiple modules throughout the CMS for efficient and effective resource management.
A key module for this CMS was the ability to track different types of customers and varying information for each.
A requested module in this CMS features a support troubleshooting ticket system that ties into all of the other parts to create an integrated and efficient help-desk.
As with all of ButterJAM's custom CMS, the client requested and received an outstanding amount of reporting modules that fulfills its extensive need to monitor and analyze its sales, clients, inventory, and trends.
An example of a generated report.
An example of a generated report.
A requirement that the client had was the ability to export report results to an external format. ButterJAM implemented the Excel exporting module to allow any generated report to be written and exported for other uses.
Verizon Wireless was marketing their new "vtext" feature on their mobile phones. This Flash banner ad was created for advertisement on the NY Knicks website.
Verizon Wireless needed to market its new "vtext" feature on its mobile phones. This Flash banner ad was created for advertisement on the NY Giants website.
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