The Trace-It 1.1 suite of tools, available for free download, allows users to incorporate heat-tracing content into BIM (building information modelling) models.
BuildBoom, a construction social network has officially launched its public invitation beta with a general public date of Nov. 25, 2015. The social platform is designed to provide members of the industry a professional space to connect and create communities around projects.
SightCall and ServiceMax have extended their partnership with the announcement of SightCall Visual Service™ for ServiceMax, which the companies said provides field technicians with the ability to share field issues and get remote guidance with live video, picture sharing, annotations, and co-browsing technical documentation.
Because trucks are a crucial part of any HVAC contractor’s business, it’s imperative that they be kept in good working condition, which requires constant oversight and, of course, money.
Manufacturers are responding to the demand by offering a wide range of wireless tools they believe will help contractors and technicians do their jobs more accurately and efficiently.
GPS keeps transforming, evolving from the clunky receivers that had to be hardwired into every truck to tiny plug-and-play devices and mobile apps that provide a multitude of data that can help contractors manage their businesses more effectively.
Enlighted Inc., a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for commercial buildings, has announced the launch of two web applications: Enlighted Aire, a tool that provides demand-driven HVAC control, and Enlighted Space, a tool that provides visualization and reporting of building utilization.
When you’re traveling and check into a hotel, you expect the room will be clean, reasonably quiet, and — most of all — comfortable. Multiply those expectations by the millions of travelers staying in hotel rooms across the country each day, and you can see why the hospitality industry faces some unique challenges.
From building automation systems, chillers, compressors, temperature control valves, and more, here’s a look at some of the equipment commercial contractors working in this sector may want to consider.
Trimble has announced the launch of Trimble® Asset Tracking, an enhancement to its fleet management portfolio that enables field service organizations operating high-value portable assets, such as generators, pumps, or trailers towed behind a service vehicle, to better track and manage asset performance.