Building engineering

PCA Forecasts Moderate Cement Consumption and GDP Growth Annually in Next Two Years

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

SKOKIE, Ill., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its annual Fall Forecast which predicts moderate growth for cement consumption through 2019 and into 2020.

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  • SKOKIE, Ill., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its annual Fall Forecast which predicts moderate growth for cement consumption through 2019 and into 2020.
  • PCA Market Intelligence expects cement consumption will grow by 2.4 percent in 2019, 1.7 percent in 2020, and 1.4 percent in 2021.
  • PCA forecasts real GDP will grow 2.4 percent this year and weaken in subsequent years to 2.1 percent in 2020 and 1.7 percent in 2021.
  • The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers.

The Alliance Center is highest scoring LEED building in Colorado

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

The Alliance Center is pleased to announce that its building has once again recertified as a LEED Platinum facility, the highest level attainable by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).The rating system utilized for this recertification is LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance (LEED v4.1 O+M) and as of the date of this announcement, this newest certification qualifies The Alliance Center as the highest scoring LEED v4.1 O+M project of its kind in Colorado.

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  • The Alliance Center is pleased to announce that its building has once again recertified as a LEED Platinum facility, the highest level attainable by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).The rating system utilized for this recertification is LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance (LEED v4.1 O+M) and as of the date of this announcement, this newest certification qualifies The Alliance Center as the highest scoring LEED v4.1 O+M project of its kind in Colorado.
  • By recertifying their building to Platinum, the Alliance continues to raise the bar on themselves and others in the market.
  • This new accomplishment is the sixth LEED certification earned by The Alliance Center in its history.
  • We are thrilled to once again be able to recertify our facility at the highest level, Chris Bowyer, director of building operations at The Alliance Center, said.

Brandywine Homes to Hold Grand Opening at Oliva, Offering 25 Townhomes in Duarte, Calif., on October 26

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

"We're certain home buyers will love these open, bright homes with beautiful appointments, and we can't wait to show them off."

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  • "We're certain home buyers will love these open, bright homes with beautiful appointments, and we can't wait to show them off."
  • The spacious tri-level townhomes offer three- and four-bedrooms, along with three-and-a-half baths ranging from approximately 1,773 to 1,913 square feet.
  • All floorplans include ensuite bedrooms on the first floor; one plan also includes a second-story deck.
  • Green features include tankless water heaters, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning, recessed LED lighting and plumbing for solar and car-charging systems.

The global heating equipment market size is expected to reach USD 48.58 billion by 2025 registering a CAGR of 5.4%

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Heating Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Unitary Heaters, Heat Pumps, Furnaces), By Application (Commercial, Residential, Industrial), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2025

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Heating Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Unitary Heaters, Heat Pumps, Furnaces), By Application (Commercial, Residential, Industrial), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2025
    The global heating equipment market size is expected to reach USD 48.58 billion by 2025 registering a CAGR of 5.4%.
  • The market is expected to be driven by the government mandates and incentives provided on energy-efficient solutions through initiatives, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
  • Growing spending in construction sector coupled with repair and replacement activities for the existing systems are anticipated to drive the demand for energy-efficient heating solutions.
  • In addition, rapidly expanding automotive sector is anticipated to boost the demand for advanced heating solutions in the country.

Microf Launches SpectrumAC, Redefining the Way Contractors Offer Financing Options to Homeowners

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

As an early user of SpectrumAC, AAA Heating and Air of Lexington, SC immediately saw benefits to this new platform.

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  • As an early user of SpectrumAC, AAA Heating and Air of Lexington, SC immediately saw benefits to this new platform.
  • There are unique product options for homeowners with credit scores of 700+, 630, or even 560and below.
  • Microf was established in 2010 to accommodate the growing demand for more flexible options surrounding the replacement of residential Heating/Cooling systems.
  • Microf provides competitive and convenient financing platforms and rent-to-own/lease-purchase solutions for residential HVAC systems in the U.S. through a network of preferred HVAC distributors and contractors.

Sinopé Technologies' new smart home ecosystem to be launched at Montreal Home Expo

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

For the event, visitors will discover and try the latest smart home ecosystem.

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  • For the event, visitors will discover and try the latest smart home ecosystem.
  • The ecosystem will include smart thermostats for electric, low-voltage, and floor heating, light switches, dimmers, and smart control solutions to manage energy-intensive appliances.
  • Sedna, the smart water damage protection system designed by Sinop Technologies, will also interact in the same smart home environment.
  • The Sinop smart plug and wall outlet will allow the control of accent lighting (lamps and decorative lighting) and a myriad of small appliances.

Bentley Systems Introduces AssetWise Digital Twin Services and OpenUtilities Digital Twin Services for Asset and Network Performance

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

AssetWise Digital Twin Services converge digital context, digital components, and digital chronology to provide immersive visualization and advanced analytics for enhanced decision support and improved performance of infrastructure assets.

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  • AssetWise Digital Twin Services converge digital context, digital components, and digital chronology to provide immersive visualization and advanced analytics for enhanced decision support and improved performance of infrastructure assets.
  • Bentley Systems undertakes to advance BIM and GIS through 4D infrastructure engineering digital twins for asset and network performance .
  • All infrastructure ownerscan finally open up previously-dark engineering datafor asset performance digital twins, progressively enabled by Bentley's iTwin Servicesincluding Immersive Asset, Linear Analytics, 4D Analytics, and OpenUtilities Digital Twin cloud services.
  • More about Bentley's Asset and Network Performance Offerings: www.bentley.com/AssetWise
    Bentley, the Bentley logo, AssetWise, AssetWise ALIM, AssetWise Asset Reliability, AssetWise Enterprise Interoperability, iTwin, MicroStation, OpenUtilities, ProjectWise, SUPERLOAD, and SYNCHRO are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries.

Bentley Systems Introduces AssetWise Digital Twin Services and OpenUtilities Digital Twin Services for Asset and Network Performance

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

AssetWise Digital Twin Services converge digital context, digital components, and digital chronology to provide immersive visualization and advanced analytics for enhanced decision support and improved performance of infrastructure assets.

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  • AssetWise Digital Twin Services converge digital context, digital components, and digital chronology to provide immersive visualization and advanced analytics for enhanced decision support and improved performance of infrastructure assets.
  • Bentley Systems undertakes to advance BIM and GIS through 4D infrastructure engineering digital twins for asset and network performance .
  • All infrastructure ownerscan finally open up previously-dark engineering datafor asset performance digital twins, progressively enabled by Bentley's iTwin Servicesincluding Immersive Asset, Linear Analytics, 4D Analytics, and OpenUtilities Digital Twin cloud services.
  • More about Bentley's Asset and Network Performance Offerings: www.bentley.com/AssetWise
    Bentley, the Bentley logo, AssetWise, AssetWise ALIM, AssetWise Asset Reliability, AssetWise Enterprise Interoperability, iTwin, MicroStation, OpenUtilities, ProjectWise, SUPERLOAD, and SYNCHRO are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries.

Bentley Systems' Design Integration Offerings Advance BIM to 4D through Digital Twins

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

"The broad acceptance of BIM has substantially benefited AEC professionals and projects over the last fifteen years, but nowwith cloud services, reality modeling, and advanced analyticswe can advance BIM through digital twins," said Santanu Das, Bentley's senior vice president, design integration.

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  • "The broad acceptance of BIM has substantially benefited AEC professionals and projects over the last fifteen years, but nowwith cloud services, reality modeling, and advanced analyticswe can advance BIM through digital twins," said Santanu Das, Bentley's senior vice president, design integration.
  • Advancing BIM to 4D through evergreen digital twins means that design models and simulations can serve a greater purpose than merely project deliverables, as the living asset's digital DNA!"
  • Bentley's design integration offerings now extend from desktop applications to cloud services to enable organizations to create, 4D-visualize, and analyze digital twins of infrastructure assets.
  • It enables practitioners to initiate "ad hoc" design reviews in a hybrid 2D/3D environment as well as project teams working on digital twins to conduct design reviews and multidiscipline design coordination.

Bentley Systems' Design Integration Offerings Advance BIM to 4D through Digital Twins

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

"The broad acceptance of BIM has substantially benefited AEC professionals and projects over the last fifteen years, but nowwith cloud services, reality modeling, and advanced analyticswe can advance BIM through digital twins," said Santanu Das, Bentley's senior vice president, design integration.

Key Points: 
  • "The broad acceptance of BIM has substantially benefited AEC professionals and projects over the last fifteen years, but nowwith cloud services, reality modeling, and advanced analyticswe can advance BIM through digital twins," said Santanu Das, Bentley's senior vice president, design integration.
  • Advancing BIM to 4D through evergreen digital twins means that design models and simulations can serve a greater purpose than merely project deliverables, as the living asset's digital DNA!"
  • Bentley's design integration offerings now extend from desktop applications to cloud services to enable organizations to create, 4D-visualize, and analyze digital twins of infrastructure assets.
  • It enables practitioners to initiate "ad hoc" design reviews in a hybrid 2D/3D environment as well as project teams working on digital twins to conduct design reviews and multidiscipline design coordination.