Mechanical rooms are incredibly important for building health and safety, not only from an operational standpoint, but also for the building occupants. 

As we embark on a new year, it’s important that we reflect on 2020 and the unprecedented level of resiliency we witnessed across the AEC industry as a whole. 

Victaulic debuts its first AutoCAD software add-in, enhanced features for Victaulic Tools for Revit and a new website built specifically to empower its software users.

Software for the MEP segment continues to rapidly evolve, allowing engineers to improve accuracy and optimize building system design by enhancing collaboration and sharing data between all members of a project, which in turn, helps speed project completion.  

The highlight of the product lunch was the EXO-O1 wearable exoskeleton. It is a passive model that does not require an energy supply. The weight of the arms is transferred to the hips via the forearm supports using mechanical cable pulling technology.

Growing awareness toward new technologies and product diversity along with rising demand for instant hot water sup-ply across care centers, offices and hospitals will enhance the U.S. commercial water heater market, according to a study by Global Market Insights.