FRAMINGHAM, MASS. ― Rand Worldwide’s IMAGINiT Technologies division has opened registration for its complimentary Problem Solved Virtual Event. During the day long virtual event, attendees will learn about the complex operational challenges that its clients in the civil, architectural, building and manufacturing industry faced in the last year. IMAGINiT experts will then highlight ways in which clients were able to mitigate these issues with solutions such as process improvement, systems integration or more efficient use of their design engineering tools.

CHICAGO – Textura Corporation, the leading provider of collaboration solutions for the construction industry, announced that it has acquired PlanSwift, the nation's fastest-growing digital takeoff and estimating solution for the construction industry. PlanSwift's cutting-edge tools will complement Textura's existing solutions, offering new capabilities to specialty contractors and estimators:

MESA, Ariz. – CADzation Software, a company that provides industrial strength PDF and DWF software solutions to the global CAD marketplace, announced a joint-venture with BALD Technologies offering large size HD resolution touch screens that include AcroPlot Matrix software at a price point that is affordable and competitive.

BUDAPEST – GRAPHISOFT, a leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR Public Beta, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architects’ familiar BIM work environment. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects to design the most energy-efficient buildings, without having to rely on input from engineers or specialist consultants.

WALTHAM, Mass. – Holcim (US) (www.holcim.us), one of the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of cement and mineral components, will introduce its Rainbow Masonry Designer App at this year's World of Concrete (WOC) tradeshow. The iPad application will allow architects to collaborate in real time with building owners and/or construction companies to visually select brick facades that reflect a project's vision.

STOCKHOLM — Hexagon AB, a global provider of design, measurement and visualization solutions, acquired Listech, a software development company dedicated to increasing the efficiency, accuracy and productivity of professional surveyors and engineers. Founded in 1988, Listech offers software solutions that expedite data processing and streamline workflows in land management, construction and engineering projects.