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A Silicon Valley company has purchased Portland-based Viewpoint Construction Software for $1.2 billion in cash.

Trimble announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Viewpoint from Bain Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.2 billion. Viewpoint is highly complementary to Trimble's e-Builder business, and will extend Trimble's ability to provide more complete and integrated project, jobsite and business workflows across the construction lifecycle.

Portland construction software firm Viewpoint is being acquired by California-based Trimble Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at $1.2 billion.

A Silicon Valley company bought Portland-based Viewpoint Construction Software for $1.2 billion in cash Monday. It appears to be the biggest deal ever for a Portland tech company.

Software company Trimble Inc said on Monday it would acquire privately-held Viewpoint from investment firm Bain Capital in an all-cash deal valued at $1.2 billion as it looks to expand its services in the construction sector.

For most service contractors, there are two types of work that fuels their success. On one hand, new construction, installation, and in some cases, design-build work, is a good source of one-time revenue. These projects are great for boosting profits. However, ask just about any service contractor and they’ll tell you it’s the recurring service contracts that sustain their businesses for the long haul.

It will continue to be business as usual for Portland construction software maker Viewpoint following news that the company is being acquired by California tech company Trimble Inc.

Monday's sale of Viewpoint Construction Software to California-based Trimble appears to be the largest deal ever for a Portland tech company.

Viewpoint has acquired Keystyle Data Solutions, developer of browser interfaces that extend the value of Viewpoint construction management.

Keystyle provides portals that enable efficient management of internal company workflows.