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March 3, 2008:
Carlson Software forms new Positioning & Machine Control Division
The construction industry is rapidly embracing technology and Carlson Software is ready with the newly formed Positioning & Machine Control Division incorporating its machine control software development team, a specialized sales force and global OEM distribution.
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February 22, 2008
Carlson Software say 'BRING IT ON' at ConEXPO-CON/AGG 2008, March 11-15
Carlson Software invites attendees to bring their CAD files to the Carlson booth, #H-29013, and sit back and see Carlson Takeoff 2.0 in action.
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January 29, 2008
Carlson Software Continues Focus on Applications for AutoCAD and Map

Carlson Software develops survey, civil engineering, construction and mining software that works with the AutoCAD engine and as add-on software to AutoCAD® and AutoCAD Map®. As of February 20, 2008, we no longer are a reseller of AutoCAD and Map but are continuing to actively develop our innovative products on these platforms.
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January 22, 2008:
Carlson Software Introduces the all new Carlson Layout
Get simple, accurate measuring and layout with Carlson Software's new Carlson Layout designed to ease and speed the calculations required to lay out the foundations, columns, and utilities of architectural buildings.
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January 3, 2008:
CG-Survey 9 & CG-Survey 18 -- New from the ‘Muddy Boots Guys’
Featuring hundreds of improvements to help speed and ease the work of land surveyors, CG-Survey 9 and CG-Survey 18 are now available from Carlson Software. Developed by land surveyors for land surveyors, CG software solutions are known for their precise management of the field data and coordinate files, the heart of any surveyor’s project.

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November 20, 2007:
Carlson Software Forms Civil Engineering Division
Carlson Software has formally formed a Civil Engineering Division incorporating its civil software development team and a specialized sales force headquartered in strategic locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

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September 21, 2007:
Carlson Survey 2008 Standalone Now Available
Get unprecedented automation together with user options that leave the control with the surveyor in the updated Carlson Survey 2008 Standalone. Representing the culmination of 25 years of progress by Carlson Software in the development of surveying software, Carlson Survey 2008 Standalone features more than 70 improvements based on user input and designed to allow users to do more, do it better and in less time.

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April 28, 2008

Carlson Software 2009 Office Solutions Released. Get ready for increased productivity plus the ability to create better designs with Carlson’s new line-up of just-released land development software solutions for 2009. These include Carlson Civil 2009, Carlson Survey 2009, Carlson Hydrology 2009, Carlson Mining 2009, Carlson Natural Regrade 2009, Carlson Takeoff 2009 and Carlson GIS 2009, all built to run on both AutoCAD® or Map® and IntelliCAD® (ICAD). For Detailed Information.

April 21, 2008

Carlson Software and HydroCAD Form Alliance. A new alliance between Carlson Software Inc. and HydroCAD Software Solutions, LLC, to take advantage of the strengths of both companies and to benefit both companies' customers was recently revealed. HydroCAD is a Computer Aided Design tool used by civil engineers for modeling stormwater runoff. For Photo and Detailed Information.

April 14, 2008

Carlson Software to Give Users CAD Platform Choice.  At the opening session of the Carlson Silver Anniversary User Conference, Bruce Carlson, president and founder of Carlson Software Inc., announced the addition of the ability to run on IntelliCAD® (ICAD) to the 2009 releases of Carlson Software. For Detailed Information.  

March 11, 2008

Carlson Software and Prolec U.K. Announce OEM Partnership -- Under a new agreement with Carlson Software, Prolec U.K. will be providing European distribution of Carlson machine control software and products. This includes 3D poisition systems for dozers, motorgraders, drills, barges, and bucketwheels. For Detailed Information.

March 11, 2008

Carlson Software Introduces All New Carlson Grade 3.0 -- Now contractors and heavy equipment operators have no need to buy or install more software than they need. Read more to find out about Grade's Upgrade Option Authorization, Open Positioning Architecture, and User Defined Interface. For Detailed Information.

March 3 , 2008 Carlson Software forms new Positioning & Machine Control Division -- The construction industry is rapidly embracing technology and Carlson Software is ready with the newly formed Positioning & Machine Control Division incorporating its machine control software development team, a specialized sales force and global OEM distribution. For Detailed Information.
February 22, 2008 Carlson Software says 'BRING IT ON' at ConEXPO-CON/AGG 2008, March 11-15 -- Carlson Software invites attendees to bring their CAD files to the Carlson booth, #H-29013, and sit back and see Carlson Takeoff 2.0 in action. For Detailed Information. .
January 29, 2008 Carlson Software Continues Focus on Applications for AutoCAD and Map -- Carlson Software will continue to develop our advanced software solutions on AutoCAD® and AutoCAD Map® from Autodesk Inc. However, as of Feb. 20, 2008, we will no longer be a reseller of AutoCAD and Map. Carlson Software survey, civil engineering, construction, and mining software will continue to work with AutoCAD and Autodesk has renewed our OEM engine agreement for products such as Carlson Survey Standalone and Carlson Takeoff. For Detailed Information. .
January 22, 2008 Carlson Software Introduces the all new Carlson Layout — click here for more info
Get simple, accurate measuring and layout with Carlson Software's new Carlson Layout designed to ease and speed the calculations required to lay out the foundations, columns, and utilities of architectural buildings.
Detailed Press Release.
January 3, 2008

CG-Survey 9 & CG-Survey 18 are now available from the 'Muddy Boots Guys' -- Featuring hundreds of improvements to help speed and ease the work of land surveyors, CG-Survey 9 and CG-Survey 18 are now available from Carlson Software. Developed by land surveyors for land surveyors, CG software solutions are known for their precise management of the field data and coordinate files, the heart of any surveyor’s project. Detailed Press Release.

November 20, 2007 Carlson Software Forms Civil Engineering Division -- Based on the demands of the marketplace for better civil engineering software, Carlson Software has formally formed a Civil Engineering Division incorporating its civil software development team and a specialized sales force headquartered in strategic locations throughout the U.S. and abroad with Harry Ward as Civil Division Director and Scott Griffin as National Civil Sales Director. Detailed Press Release.
November 2 , 2007

Carlson Field Assists FBI -- FBI Accident and Crime Scene Investigation teams have been in the news, and, while you might not have noticed it, Carlson Software has been right there with them. The FBI has been using Carlson Field, Carlson’s data collection solution that works inside AutoCAD on ruggedized computers, for accident and crime scene investigation for seven years. Detailed Press Release.

Octoher 15, 2007

Three Leica SurvCE Seminars, Oct. 16, 17 & 18 Learn more about how Leica SurvCE can boost your business’ efficiency and productivity at either of these three informative seminars to be held from 8 a.m. to noon (EST, US) on Oct. 16, 17, and 18 and hosted by Leica USA and Carlson Software, the developer of the SurvCE data collection software. Detailed Press Release.

September 26, 2007

Jones Named Director of Data Collection Division Carrie Jones, a 10-year employee, was promoted to be director of Carlson's Data Collection Division. In this role, Jones will manage a team of expert programmers and oversee product development in survey data collection, GIS data logging, and construction layout. Detailed Press Release.

September 21, 2007

Carlson Survey 2008 Standalone Now Available Get unprecedented automation together with user options that leave the control with the surveyor in the updated Carlson Survey 2008 Standalone, which features more than 70 improvements.

Detailed Press Release

September 20, 2007 Carlson College Reaches Milestone
Ms. Alysen Kohlnhofer of Kapitan Engineering Inc. of Sauk City, Wisc., recently became the 1,000th student to successfully complete a class at Carlson College since its formal formation as a division of Carlson Software. Detailed Press Release
September 17, 2007

CSD R4 & LDT 2008 -- A Perfect Pair
Carlson Survey Desktop (CSD) 4.0 is now shipping. Updated to support Autodesk® Land Desktop 2008 and to utilize some of the newest features from the flagship Carlson Survey 2008, CSD 4.0 is perfect for Autodesk Land Desktop users looking for more efficient and broad survey functionality.

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August 19, 2007

Carlson Software presents Takeoff 2--'The Estimator'
Carlson Takeoff 2.0 is here with more than 30 improvements, which means it's "judgment day" for your estimating and data prep software. Built on the AutoCAD 2007 engine and Vista compatible, Carlson Takeoff 2.0 is the ultimate answer for fast and accurate project estimating.

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July 26 , 2007

August Webinar Series for Land Development Professionals from Carlson Software -- For civil engineers, surveyors, land planners and developers looking for solutions, Carlson's August series of free webinars hosted by its knowledgeable and experienced staff is the place to go. Spend one hour at noon (EST) on each of the five Thursdays in August and learn how the speed, accuracy, ease-of-use and dynamic aspects of Carlson Software can improve your production and your bottom line.

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June 27, 2007

Carlson Software Introduces Carlson Civil 2008 — an Industry Powerhouse -- Must be used to be believed! Hundreds of new features work simply and simply work in Carlson Civil 2008, including the revolutionary LotNet for quick and easy subdivision design, the new SiteNet for automated earthworks, and the enhanced RoadNet, StormNet and SurvNet, to streamline the steps to get even the biggest jobs done quickly and easily.

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June 21 , 2007

Carlson College named IACET Authorized Provider -- Carlson College’s recent designation as an IACET Authorized Provider means that its classes will be providing education and training that help those attending do their jobs better while also getting the CEUs needed to maintain their licenses.

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May 29, 2007

Carlson SurvCE 2.0 is here! -- Data collection enters a whole new era with the introduction of Carlson SurvCE 2.0, a complete data collection system designed to help land surveyors do more in less time.

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May 10, 2007

Carlson Software helps educate upcoming surveyors & engineers -- The new Carlson Software Educational Program provides free software and data collectors to colleges and universities throughout the country.

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April 30, 2007

Carlson Takeoff Takes Off
Join the many construction companies that are saving time and money with Carlson Takeoff, the first-ever AutoCAD-based site-estimating option.

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April 2, 2007

Carlson Software will be exhibiting at INTERGEO in Leipzig, September 25th to 27th, 2007

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Oct 12, 2006

OSM Identifies Carlson Software's Natural Regrade Module as 'TIPS Core Software'

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Oct 2, 2006

Carlson Software Acquires OutSource Inc.
Will provide a new dimension and increased value in training and services to Carlson customers.

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Sept 15, 2006

Carlson Survey Desktop 3.0 Now Shipping

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Aug 14, 2006

Carlson Software National Mine Design Competition.
Samantha Stahle and Lucas O’Neal (West Virginia University students) take 1st Place In the 9th Annual Competition.

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July 26, 2006

Carlson Connect 2007 Now Available

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June 21, 2006

A Hole in One for Carlson Software!
Carlson Civil 2007 and Carlson Takeoff Score Big for PGA Tour Design Service.

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May 26, 2006

Carlson Civil 2007 Now Shipping

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Mar 15, 2006

Introducing Carlson Civil 2007

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Mar 10, 2006

New Carlson Explorer 600+ High-speed Data Collector

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Mar 5, 2006

The American Surveyor Review of Carlson SurvCE

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Nov 5, 2005

The American Surveyor Review of the Carlson Explorer II

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Oct 19, 2005

Carlson Software announces National Senior Mine Design Competition

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Sept 15, 2005

Latest Carlson Software Newsletter, "Carlson Update" (Fall 2005), Now Online

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Jul 20, 2005 Carlson Survey 2006 Now Available

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Apr 14, 2005 Carlson SurvCADD 2006 Now Shipping

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Mar 29, 2005 Carlson Software announces the release of Carlson Grade

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Mar 18, 2005 Carlson Software featured on CNBC

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Mar 15, 2005 Carlson Software Releases Carlson SurvCADD 2006, fully compatible with AutoCAD 2006

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Dec 30, 2004 Carlson Software Reports Over 50% Annual Revenue Growth

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Dec 29, 2004 Carlson Software announces the release of Carlson Takeoff

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Nov 18, 2004

Grant Wenker wins Young Leader Award from SME

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Oct 4, 2004

New Fluvial Geomorphic Approach Wins National and Best of the Best Reclamation Awards

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Sept 22, 2004

Carlson Software Announces New Data Collector
Carlson Software is pleased to announce the availability of the Carlson Explorer computer, a low cost, handheld computer with a customized keyboard that optimizes the performance of Carlson SurvCE data collection software.

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Aug 31, 2004

Carlson Software Announces Job Openings for Technical Support Specialists
Seeking several highly qualified and motivated individuals to hire as Technical Support Specialists.  The position requires prior experience using Carlson Software products.

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Aug 19, 2004

Carlson Roads, Carlson TakeOff, Carlson AgStar, and Carlson's Machine Guidance product information now online

Look for them on the product list page.

July 9, 2004

Carlson Software Announces Sales Growth of 72.1%

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June 1, 2004

Carlson Software Offers New Data Collection Hardware

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May 26, 2004

Sokkia Announces Carlson SurvCE Migration

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May 14, 2004

Carlson SurvCE 1.5 now available

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Mar 12, 2004

Carlson Software highlighted in UK publication, Engineering Surveying Showcase

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Mar 8, 2004

Carlson Software releases Carlson Survey Desktop

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Dec 23, 2003

Carlson Software Adds Key Staff Members

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Oct 28, 2003

Carlson Software announces CG Survey 6.1 Release

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Oct 6, 2003

Carlson Software releases CSI (Carlson Software Investigations)

New release of accident reconstruction software.

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Sept 19, 2003

Carlson Software National Mine Design Competition
Bart Chevreaux (University of Nevada - Reno student) takes 1st Place In the 6th Annual Competition.

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Sept 2, 2003

Carlson Software Announces the Release of its New SurvNET Product
SurvNET is a powerful adjustment tool designed by surveyors for surveyors. It performs a mathematically rigorous network least squares adjustment and statistical analysis of raw traverse data.

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Sept 1, 2003

Carlson Software hires three additional industry veterans
Carlson Software hires three veterans of the industry to join the company's sales, support, and programming team.

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July 15, 2003

Carlson Software ships new SurvCADD Release XML Release 2
The next version of the Carlson Civil Survey series is shipping.  Click below to find out what's new in this release.

SurvCADD XML Release 2 New Features

July 01, 2003

Grading & Excavation Contractor discusses machine control in this article

Today, local positioning systems (LPS), global positioning systems (GPS) and computer-aided-design (CAD) not only make excavation quicker and more accurate, but there are no stakes to run over.

Grading and Excavation Contractor

May 23, 2003

Carlson Software announces new version of Carlson SurvCE
Carlson Software is pleased to announce the release of Carlson SurvCE 1.21 data collection software. This free upgrade is now available for existing customers to download.

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Mar 25, 2003

NavCom RTK Support
Carlson SurvCE and Carlson Field Software now supports NavCom Technology, Inc. RTK Products. 

NavCom Press Release 

Feb 17, 2003

Carlson Software Salutes Survey Heroes. 

Carlson Software is pleased to be associated with the Survey Heroism at the World Trade Center.

Jan 30, 2003

Press Release

Carlson Survey XML charts successful launch.

Jan 20, 2003 Carlson Software announces the 6th Annual Mining Engineering and Geology Software User Group Training Session.

See Sign-up form and more details.
 
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