BradCommunications Diagnostic Tools Expand to Include eNetMeter

Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX – News), announces the addition of the BradCommunications™ eNetMeter™ for DeviceNet to its line of diagnostic tools. The BradCommunications eNetMeter DN is a passive device that continuously monitors a DeviceNet network and sends the information over Ethernet to a PLC or PC monitoring system. The information can be read directly by an EtherNet/IP master. Optionally, data can be accessed through a DLL interface, an OPC server or the BradCommunications NetAlytix™... 

U.S. Architects Report Increased Adoption of Green Building

Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have announced the results of the 2008 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA members are practicing sustainable design, as well as their opinions about the green building movement. This year’s index shows an increase in the implementation of sustainable design practices from architects and building owners. In addition, it shows that architects’ clients have experienced a doubling... 

Rehfeldt Construction Streamlines Operations with Viewpoint V6 Software(R)

Rehfeldt Construction, a general contractor from Vancouver, Washington, has selected Viewpoint V6 Software® from Portland, Oregon-based Viewpoint Construction Software™ to fully integrate all aspects of its operations including Accounting and Project Management. “With the increasing economic uncertainties, we knew Rehfeldt needed to upgrade its accounting and operational software to increase efficiencies and put more money on the bottom line,” stated Rehfeldt Construction CEO Trent Rehfeldt.... 

Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Softimage

Autodesk, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Softimage – a developer of 3D technology for the film, television and games markets – for approximately $35 million. On October 23, 2008, Autodesk announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Softimage from Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID – News). “We welcome Softimage customers, strategic partners and employees to Autodesk,” said Marc Petit, senior... 

Green Building Could Triple by 2013, Says McGraw-Hill Construction

The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, says McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change report, released today at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston, MA. The value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008 (from $10 billion to $36-$49 billion), and could triple by 2013, reaching $96-$140 billion. McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green Outlook 2009 estimates the value of the U.S. green... 

DocuTechs ConformX Integrated Into Del Mar DataTracs Core Banking System

Del Mar DataTrac® announced today that Idaho Falls, Idaho-based DocuTech Corp., a leading provider of compliance services and documentation technology for the mortgage industry, has integrated ConformX, which generates compliant closing documents, into the DataTrac loan management system. Del Mar DataTrac provides solutions that empower small- and medium-sized mortgage bankers to deliver extraordinary customer service and drive up production while reducing risk, increasing productivity and streamlining... 

Consumer Education Services, Inc. Releases Top Four Ways to Protect Money in Current Economic Environment

As the economy continues to decline and more consumers find themselves affected by the credit crunch, many are wondering how they can protect themselves and be smart with their money. Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI), a nonprofit consumer credit counseling service, has released a list of four ways consumers can protect their money in the current economic environment. 1. Plan ahead The most important thing you can do with your money in any economy is to plan ahead. Stash emergency cash and... 

Collaborative Effort Creates More Affordable Housing Options in Macon County

United Hopes, Inc. (UHI) is pleased to announce the opening of Lakeshore Apartments, their latest addition to affordable housing, which will be officially introduced with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in Tuskegee, AL. Lakeshore Apartments, which is located at 205 Lakeview Road, is a 34-unit USDA 515 financed project that was nearing the end of a 20 year hold period, which mandated low cost housing for lower income residents of Tuskegee by instituting rent controls... 

New Publication From Institutional Real Estate, Inc. to Cover Asian Institutional Property Markets

Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (IREI), a publishing and consulting firm focused on serving the institutional property marketplace, has launched The Institutional Real Estate Letter – Asia Pacific at the Editorial Advisory Board meeting held in Kyoto, Japan, November 4–6. The first issue is scheduled for January 1, 2009. The publication will be a preeminent information source for Asian institutional real estate investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, family... 

Collaborative Effort Creates More Affordable Housing Options in Macon County

United Hopes, Inc. (UHI) is pleased to announce the opening of Lakeshore Apartments, their latest addition to affordable housing, which will be officially introduced with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in Tuskegee, AL. Lakeshore Apartments, which is located at 205 Lakeview Road, is a 34-unit USDA 515 financed project that was nearing the end of a 20 year hold period, which mandated low cost housing for lower income residents of Tuskegee by instituting rent controls...