Industry Roundup
Eaton Corp. to acquire Cooper Industries for $11.8 billion
Complementary products and markets in power management are expected to create opportunities for growth in the global electrical industry, Eaton said. » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 1
This week, Morrissey Goodale tracked seven domestic deals and seven international deals, including (interestingly enough) a second transaction in three weeks involving a Chinese buyer. This most... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 25
This week Morrissey Goodale tracked two domestic deals and one international deal. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 60, down 15% from the 71... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 18
This week Morrissey Goodale tracked three domestic deals and two international deals. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 58, down 15% from the... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 11
This week Morrissey Goodale tracked two domestic deals and six international deals. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 52, down 18% from the 64... » more
Integrative design process education
The June 14, 2012, class is designed to teach architects and engineers how the integrative design process, which isn't often used, can be advantageous in designing buildings. » more
ASPE, CIPH sign cooperative agreement
The ASPE and CIPH signed a memorandum of understanding to share information to give both organizations available and current data in an increasingly global construction market. » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 4
This week Morrissey Goodale tracked two domestic deals and six international deals. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 52, down 18% from the 64... » more
Your best day today - Engineers get advice on communication, leadership
Think Again: Engineers shouldn’t downplay their communication skills or abilities to be dynamic business leaders, said Michael Allosso, communication specialist, at the CSIA 2012 meeting. Living your... » more
Q1 AEC M&A activity
M&A activity slows in Q1 of 2012: Industry consolidation slowed markedly in the first quarter of the year, both domestically and globally. » more
Balance, quality level standard for fans approved
The ANSI/AMCA document "Balance Quality and Vibration Levels for Fans" has been reaffirmed as standard. » more
Lab testing standards for dampers approved
ANSI and AMCA have approved "ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-D-2012, “Laboratory Methods of Testing Dampers for Rating." » more
Syska Hennessy Group re-launches ICT practice
Syska Hennessy's ICT practice will focus on a number of products including IT, security, audiovisual, building automation, and fire and life safety. » more
Chinese machinery production will continue to grow steadily and relatively fast from 2012 to 2016
According to a recent IMS Research study, The China Machinery Production Yearbook - 2012 Edition, after growing rapidly 28.2% in 2010, the annual growth rate of production of industrial machinery in... » more
World of difference
Conducting business overseas can be a challenge of global proportions. Figure in language barriers, culture clashes, lack of adequate infrastructure, and climate differences, and a project that would... » more
BCA names Fischer executive director
The Building Commissioning Assn. has named Liz Fischer as its executive director. » more
Total Building Commissioning conference discounted
ACG is offering a discount to building owners, architects, and owner's reps on its Total Building Commissioning conference. » more
IHS acquires IMS Research
IHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
Eaton Corp. to acquire Cooper Industries for $11.8 billionComplementary products and markets in power management are expected to create opportunities for growth in the global electrical industry, Eaton said. » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 1This week, Morrissey Goodale tracked seven domestic deals and seven international deals, including (interestingly enough) a second transaction in three weeks involving a Chinese buyer. This most... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 25This week Morrissey Goodale tracked two domestic deals and one international deal. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 60, down 15% from the 71... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 18This week Morrissey Goodale tracked three domestic deals and two international deals. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 58, down 15% from the... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 11This week Morrissey Goodale tracked two domestic deals and six international deals. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 52, down 18% from the 64... » more
Integrative design process educationThe June 14, 2012, class is designed to teach architects and engineers how the integrative design process, which isn't often used, can be advantageous in designing buildings. » more
ASHRAE launches wiki site
Common definitions for terms found in ASHRAE standards and other publications can now be found. » more
Common definitions for terms found in ASHRAE standards and other publications can now be found. » more
ASPE, CIPH sign cooperative agreementThe ASPE and CIPH signed a memorandum of understanding to share information to give both organizations available and current data in an increasingly global construction market. » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 4This week Morrissey Goodale tracked two domestic deals and six international deals. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 52, down 18% from the 64... » more
Your best day today - Engineers get advice on communication, leadershipThink Again: Engineers shouldn’t downplay their communication skills or abilities to be dynamic business leaders, said Michael Allosso, communication specialist, at the CSIA 2012 meeting. Living your... » more
Q1 AEC M&A activityM&A activity slows in Q1 of 2012: Industry consolidation slowed markedly in the first quarter of the year, both domestically and globally. » more
Balance, quality level standard for fans approvedThe ANSI/AMCA document "Balance Quality and Vibration Levels for Fans" has been reaffirmed as standard. » more
Lab testing standards for dampers approvedANSI and AMCA have approved "ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-D-2012, “Laboratory Methods of Testing Dampers for Rating." » more
Syska Hennessy Group re-launches ICT practiceSyska Hennessy's ICT practice will focus on a number of products including IT, security, audiovisual, building automation, and fire and life safety. » more
Chinese machinery production will continue to grow steadily and relatively fast from 2012 to 2016According to a recent IMS Research study, The China Machinery Production Yearbook - 2012 Edition, after growing rapidly 28.2% in 2010, the annual growth rate of production of industrial machinery in... » more
World of differenceConducting business overseas can be a challenge of global proportions. Figure in language barriers, culture clashes, lack of adequate infrastructure, and climate differences, and a project that would... » more
BCA names Fischer executive directorThe Building Commissioning Assn. has named Liz Fischer as its executive director. » more
FMI releases Federal Construction Trends white paper
FMI's "The Federal Construction Sector: Understanding a Transforming Market" highlights topics like the decrease in overall infrastructure funding and the emphasis for sustainability and energy... » more
FMI's "The Federal Construction Sector: Understanding a Transforming Market" highlights topics like the decrease in overall infrastructure funding and the emphasis for sustainability and energy... » more
Total Building Commissioning conference discountedACG is offering a discount to building owners, architects, and owner's reps on its Total Building Commissioning conference. » more
IHS acquires IMS ResearchIHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
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