Software & Technology
Meridian: Engineering Document Management Software for Asset-Intensive Industries
Meridian by Accruent is an engineering document management system (EDMS) that gives asset-intensive organizations a single source of truth for all technical documentation, from CAD drawings and P&IDs to compliance records. As an authorized Accruent reseller in Canada, SolidCAD helps you implement and get maximum value from Meridian. Learn more about the benefits of Accruent Meridian.
What Is Meridian EDMS?
Meridian is an Engineering Document Management System developed by Accruent, designed for organizations where the accuracy of technical documentation directly affects safety, compliance, and operational continuity. It serves over 350,000 engineering, maintenance, and operations professionals worldwide.
Unlike generic document management platforms, Meridian is purpose-built for engineering workflows: it understands CAD files, manages document-to-asset relationships, enforces version control, and supports concurrent engineering across geographically dispersed teams.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Meridian supports compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 55000, GMP, and other regulatory frameworks. Automated workflows and complete audit trails ensure your documentation is always inspection-ready.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Break down information silos between engineering, maintenance, IT, and project teams. A shared, centralized document repository means everyone works from the same accurate data, with no email chains or version conflicts.
End-to-End Document Control
Track parallel document changes, manage complex redlines, and maintain a clear audit trail across every revision. Meridian’s document control capabilities support even the most demanding concurrent engineering environments.
Concurrent Engineering at Scale
Multiple teams working on related documents simultaneously? Meridian’s multi-workflow architecture ensures changes are coordinated, conflicts are flagged, and nothing falls through the cracks.
One Engineering Document Management System. Every Team.
Meridian is an engineering document management system that helps organizations centralize, control, and manage technical documentation across the asset lifecycle.
Meridian connects engineering, maintenance, and project management within a single document ecosystem. Here’s how each team benefits:
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Project Management
For Engineering Teams
Finding the latest version of a drawing should take seconds, not hours. Meridian keeps engineering documentation accurate and accessible throughout the full asset lifecycle, from capital projects to long-term facility operations.
- CAD-agnostic: works with AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, and other major platforms
- Version control prevents teams from working on outdated drawings
- Maintains document-to-asset relationships for complete data integrity
- Supports concurrent access across multiple engineering teams
For Maintenance Teams
Field technicians need accurate, up-to-date documentation to work safely and efficiently. Meridian integrates directly with major EAM systems, delivering as-built information at the point of need, whether on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
- Direct integration with leading EAM platforms (IBM Maximo, SAP PM, and others)
- Mobile access to latest drawings and documentation in the field
- Automatic handoff of maintenance comments and photos to engineering
- Eliminates dependency on paper printouts and outdated documentation
For Project Management Teams
Capital projects generate enormous volumes of documentation that need to be tracked, exchanged with contractors, and handed over accurately at completion. Meridian eliminates the hidden cost of incomplete data at handover.
- Cloud-based collaboration portal for external contractors and suppliers
- Automated scanning for missing files before project handover, helping identify gaps early
- Full audit trail for all project document exchanges
- Secure, controlled access for third parties without compromising internal data
Why SolidCAD for Meridian in Canada?
SolidCAD is one of Canada’s most experienced engineering technology resellers. As an authorized Accruent partner, we implement, configure, and support the full deployment of Meridian and the broader Accruent product portfolio, including RedEye drawing management for CAD and technical drawing control.
- Canadian-based team with deep experience in Accruent implementations
- Bilingual support available in English and French
- Implementation services tailored to your existing CAD and EAM environment
- Ongoing training, configuration, and post-go-live support
- Part of Symetri Group, a global technology partner with 35+ years of engineering software expertise
Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian EDMS
What is Meridian software used for?
Meridian is an engineering document management system (EDMS) used by asset-intensive organizations to centralize, control, and distribute technical documentation, including CAD drawings, engineering documents, as-built records, and compliance documentation. It ensures that engineers, maintenance technicians, and project managers always work from accurate, current information.
What is the difference between Meridian EDMS and a general document management system?
Unlike general-purpose document management platforms like SharePoint, Meridian is built specifically for engineering documentation. It understands CAD file formats, manages document-to-asset relationships, supports multi-workflow concurrent engineering, and integrates natively with EAM systems. This makes it significantly more capable, and more appropriate, for regulated, asset-intensive environments.
What industries use Meridian?
Meridian is widely used across oil & gas, energy & utilities, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals (for FDA/GMP compliance), chemicals, water & wastewater, and government infrastructure. Any organization managing large volumes of technical documentation tied to physical assets is a strong candidate.
Does Meridian integrate with CAD software?
Yes. Meridian is CAD-agnostic and integrates with the major platforms used in engineering environments, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk Revit, and others. It manages not only the files themselves, but also the relationships between documents and the physical assets they represent.
What is the difference between Meridian PDM and Meridian PLM?
Meridian is primarily an EDMS (Engineering Document Management System) focused on controlling and distributing technical documents and drawings in operational plant environments. While it shares some characteristics with PDM (Product Data Management) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, its primary use case is document control for existing assets rather than product development workflows.
How does SolidCAD support Meridian implementations in Canada?
SolidCAD is an authorized Accruent reseller providing end-to-end Meridian implementation services across Canada. This includes project scoping, system configuration, data migration, user training, and ongoing support. We work in both English and French and have experience deploying Meridian in complex, multi-site environments.
Is Meridian available as a cloud solution?
Yes. Meridian is available both as an on-premise deployment and as a cloud-based solution (Meridian Cloud). The cloud version offers the same core document management capabilities with the added benefits of reduced infrastructure overhead and access from any location. SolidCAD can advise on the right deployment model for your organization.
Ready to Modernize Your Engineering Document Control?
Thousands of engineering professionals rely on Meridian to keep their technical documentation accurate, accessible, and audit-ready. SolidCAD helps Canadian organizations implement Meridian quickly and effectively, from initial scoping to go-live and beyond.