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Trimble To Acquire WinEstimator To Extend Meridian Systems’ Capabilities For General Contractors And Owners

Trimble To Acquire WinEstimator To Extend Meridian Systems’ Capabilities For General Contractors And Owners

Acquisition Adds Estimating Software Solutions to Meridian Systems’ Portfolio   SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WinEstimator, Inc. (WinEst), a provider of construction cost estimating and cost-modeling software. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2012, subject to customary [...] ... Read More

CTS Makes a Case for Buying Construction Software in 2012

CTS Makes a Case for Buying Construction Software in 2012

New report from CTS President, Sheldon Needle, examines the business drivers related to increasing construction technology investments and makes a case for buying construction software in 2012.   Rockville, MD (PRWEB) December 31, 2011   As the stagnant construction industry shows signs of recovery, the demand for cutting edge construction software is increasing. To remain [...] ... Read More

New Industry Report Sees Emerging IT Tools Reshaping Building Energy Management

New Industry Report Sees Emerging IT Tools Reshaping Building Energy Management

A new report from AltaTerra Research examines how advances in information technology have enabled a new class of Facility Resource Management (FRM) solutions, sophisticated software-based tools for optimizing energy efficiency in facilities.   Palo Alto, CA, December 02, 2011 –(PR.com)– AltaTerra Research announced the release of its highly anticipated report today, entitled, “Facilities Resource Management [...] ... Read More

CTS reveals six construction software selection challenges and solutions

CTS reveals six construction software selection challenges and solutions

Press Release   New report highlights expert advice from a veteran construction software consultant on overcoming common challenges during the software selection process.   Rockville, MD (PRWEB) November 29, 2011   Construction software selection is a complex process that can torment prospective buyers who are unaware of potential pitfalls. Understanding these pitfalls before evaluating solutions can set [...] ... Read More

Wireless devices and cloud computing integrate with construction

Wireless devices and cloud computing integrate with construction

Originally Posted November 23rd 2011 Journal of Commerce   by GREG MECKBACH digital media   The proliferation of consumer wireless devices and cloud computing services is changing the way workplace safety managers track their data, Canadian industry experts say.   The increased popularity of the iPad and iPhone from Apple Inc. and wireless devices loaded with Google [...] ... Read More