Trimble snaps up WinEstimator

Trimble snaps up WinEstimator

Jul 2, 2012 | Hot Topics

Trimble announced earlier today that it intends to acquire WinEstimator, a provider of construction cost estimating (WinEst) and cost modeling (Modelogix) software. The acquisition squarely targets the contractor and owner market, giving them ways to better understand...

Construction is hot, ADSK + Vela

Jun 8, 2012 | Hot Topics

For many, the connection of construction with design is the next frontier in AEC. We may design in 3D and use elaborate construction planning software back in the office but on the jobsite, all is 2D. Paper that gets wet, lists that get lost. All of this paper causes...

GPS + drills = Trimble’s vision

Jul 14, 2011 | Hot Topics

Back in May, Trimble Navigation announced that it wanted to acquire Tekla Corporation to build out its vision of a connected construction site. Yesterday the company said that its Finnish subsidiary had acquired over 99% of Tekla’s outstanding shares, meaning...