Trimble announced that it has acquired privately held XYZ Solutions Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga., in an all-cash transaction. XYZ Solutions provides real-time, interactive 3-D intelligence software to manage the spatial aspects of a construction project. The software transforms data from various sources into actionable information that can be used in the decision making process to reduce rework and improve productivity for engineering and construction professionals. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
For innovations ranging from electronic finger-writing technology to environmentally responsible architecture, 10 Chicago-area organizations were named winners in the fifth annual Chicago Innovation Awards competition, the program’s creators announced in October.
According to statistics compiled by the Gypsum Association, the United States gypsum board industry shipped a total of 8.362 billion square feet of material during the third calendar quarter (July through September) of 2006. During the same period, Canadian manufacturers shipped 802 million square feet of material.
ParexLahabra Inc announced the acquisition of the assets of Texas EIFS LC. Teifs will benefit from being part of a larger corporation by sharing product expertise and technical support, utilizing the multiple manufacturing locations available to all of the ParexLahabra brands, and developing new opportunities and growth prospects for its employees.
According to the most recent forecast from the Economic Research department at Portland Cement Association although cement consumption is not projected to decline, only marginal gains are expected.
The Construction Specifications Institute has initiated the development of the new Construction Education Network, a provider program that encompasses the complete building industry spectrum-specifiers, architects, engineers, designers, building owners, contractors, product manufacturer representatives and other related professionals.
(Ed. note: CLAPCA member and W&C feature contributor Clint Burton reports on this year’s show)
The Carolina’s Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association held its 10th annual convention Oct. 26 through 28, at the Kingston Plantation Resort, in N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. The event was well attended, with exhibitors on hand to show their freshest wares. AWCI’s “EIFS-Doing It Right” training was again held during the show, with 16 tradesmen enrolled.
Scientific Certification Systems announces its SCS Sustainable Choice, a certification program that recognizes sustainability achievements and offers manufacturers a path of continuous improvement in environmental, social and product performance. The program is being launched in the building product sector with the carpet industry.
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