Topcon and Bentley Strengthen Constructioneering Initiatives and Programs
LONDON – The Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference – Topcon Positioning Group, a world leader in positioning technology for the survey and construction industries, and Bentley Systems, the leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, announce new developments in the constructioneering workflow initiative. Constructioneering Academy The Bentley Year in Infrastructure Conference 2018 (YII) marks the fir...
Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has acquired privately-held Veltec, a fleet management provider that delivers solutions to transportation companies to improve safety and reduce operational costs. Veltec is headquartered in Londrina, Brazil. The acquisition of Veltec further expands Trimble's global footprint and extends Trimble's fleet safety and efficiency solutions to new markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Veltec has established itself as an inn...
Extensis and LizardTech Unite as One Company
Portland, Ore.— Extensis® and LizardTech today announced they are uniting as one global company to help organizations increase the ROI and value of their digital assets, fonts, and large imagery. Last year, Extensis and LizardTech collaborated on the development of new Portfolio asset geo-referencing capabilities that make it ideal for applications in the geospatial, infrastructure, AEC and BIM segments. With Extensis’ market leadership in digital asset and font management combined with...
Innovative Engineering Group and Ntrive Announce Merger
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Innovative Engineering Group (IEG), an established Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, (MEP) firm, announces its merger with Ntrive, a structural engineering firm based in Naperville, IL. The merger and combined business operations will be effective October 1, 2018, and the integrated, multidisciplinary firm will become REX Engineering group. IEG, based in Monterey Park, CA, was founded in 1995. The firm provides a full suite of MEP design and consulting services, including f...
SW Products is Now RYMAR
Excited to Announce that SW Products is now RYMAR. RYMAR Innovations is leading the way in developing stormwater, erosion control and waterworks tools, including the Marlee Float Skimmer and Roper Wrench Multi-Valve Key that produce cleaner water and healthier communities. Our evolving products and engineering performance solidify our track record in providing top industry expertise.
Wärtsilä Redesigns Organisation to Enhance Customer Value
The technology group Wärtsilä has decided to reorganise into two business areas, Wärtsilä Marine Business and Wärtsilä Energy Business, covering both new sales and services for the respective markets. With this change, Wärtsilä aims to deliver increased value to its customers by better serving their needs across the full lifecycle. The new organisational structure will be operational as of 1 January 2019. Forming two business areas will enable Wärtsilä to accelerate growth and the implementat...
Vectorworks, Inc. Opens New Office to Better Serve Customers in Canada
Columbia, MD (September 26, 2018)—To best support and grow its rapidly expanding user base, global design and BIM software solutions provider Vectorworks, Inc. has opened a new corporate office in Canada. To facilitate this new office, Vectorworks has acquired Resolve Software Solutions and the assets of Paxar Technologies Corp, both long-time distributors of Vectorworks software. The Vectorworks Canada office is located in Vancouver and led by Geoff McBeath, former director of Resolve Softwa...
AGC NYS & BCA NY Announce Partnership to Strengthen Construction Industry Voice in New York City and Statewide
The Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS), the leading statewide voice of the construction industry, and the Building Contractors Association of New York (BCA), the leading association of union building contractors in the City of New York and downstate region, have entered into an unprecedented collaborative agreement to strengthen the voice of the construction industry in New York City and across the State. The agreement between AGC NYS and BCA will provide a strong and...
Hanes Geo Components Announces Acquisition of Greenscapes Home and Garden Products
Hanes Geo Components, of Winston Salem, NC, announces they have reached an agreement to acquire Greenscapes Home and Garden Products of Calhoun, GA. John Dowdell, President of Hanes Geo Components, commented that “Greenscapes distributes a variety of innovative home and garden products which can be found at most major retailers. Hanes Geo Components’ acquisition of Greenscapes provides a solid foundation in which to continue growing our retail market presence.” Jerry Greene, President of Hane...
With NECA 2018 Convention on the Horizon, Sanveo Announces Major Additions to Its Service Offerings For Electrical Contractors
NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 24, 2018 - Sanveo Inc., a pioneer in bringing next generation technology solutions to the AEC industry worldwide, recently announced some significant additions to its service offerings. Supplementing the advanced BIM & VDC solutions that Sanveo currently offers, the company will now provide additional value-added services such as Electrical Engineering, Seismic Design for MEP systems, and Field Layout Solutions (BIM to field). "Sanveo has been consulting some of the bi...