Monday, October 8th, 2007
Trimble introduced today its Trimble® Business Center ? Heavy Construction Edition (HCE) software. As part of the Trimble Connected Construction Site portfolio of solutions, this powerful new construction office software streamlines the productivity of construction site positioning and grade control operations between the construction head office and the job site. The easy-to-use Trimble Business Center
Monday, October 8th, 2007
In the context of a Portuguese EU Presidency, the Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIMAR – Portugal) and the Marine Board-ESF are organising a science policy event entitled “The role of marine sciences in ocean sustainability and global change” (Lisbon, 8 October 2007). This event, in line with the EurOCEAN 2007 conference (Aberdeen, 22
Monday, October 8th, 2007
Hexagon AB and NovAtel Inc have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hexagon has agreed to acquire all the outstanding shares of NovAtel for USD 50 per share. NovAtel is a leading provider of precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) components and subsystems. NovAtel develops quality OEM products including receivers, enclosures, antennas and firmware that are
Monday, October 8th, 2007
SHANGHAI DAILY – The main topic of the three-year long initiative “Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together” is sustainable urban development. Starting with Nanjing in autumn, it will present Germany as the “Land of Ideas,” offering innovative concepts and solutions for the challenges China faces in the future, especially in its fast-growing cities. Read
Monday, October 8th, 2007
CHINA GOVT – China’s current drive for an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly society will bring business opportunities worth up to 300 billion U.S. dollars in the coming five years, said a senior Chinese trade official. Wei Jianguo, deputy minister of commerce, said the figure indicated that 30 percent of worldwide orders for energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly technologies
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
AVEVA (LSE:AVV), the leading supplier of engineering IT systems for the marine industry, is proud to equip 12 South Korean education institutions with the latest range of AVEVA Marine solutions. This initiative is aimed at familiarizing students with AVEVA Marine solutions – the marine industry’s main tools for design and production. Out of the 12
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
Getmapping Plc has introduced GetPlanning, an alternative to the Ordnance Survey Map Return Scheme, which terminates at the end of September. Getplanning will allow local authorities to continue offering a vital element of its service to residents wanting to submit planning applications. Under a revenue share scheme, local authorities will be able to partner with
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
NASA’s Launch Services Program office at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla., has selected Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services of Littleton, Colo., for launching of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission. The $124 million contract award is a competed firm-fixed-price task order. It includes launch services for an Atlas V model 401 rocket, payload processing, launch vehicle
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
S. AFRICA CITIES NETWORK – Transport Minister Jeff Radebe is satisfied with progress made in building the multi-billion Rand Gautrain Rapid Rail Network, particularly in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read More
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
WARSAW VOICE – The Polish building industry has passed the boom phase and is now experiencing dynamic and stable development. New concepts and ideas are gaining in importance. The most important are sustainable development and redevelopment. Read More