Graphisoft to acquire Abvent French and Swiss Archicad

Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions developer for architecture and engineering, announced today that it has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with AV-Tech Group to acquire Abvent’s Archicad business units in France and French-speaking Switzerland. The acquisition is another milestone in Graphisoft’s journey as a leading global player in the AEC industry by investing in the

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Geberit carbon steel pipes key to new garden centre heating

Klondyke Garden Centre in Polmont, Falkirk, reopened in 2021 after a major refurbishment. It included a large extension, additional retail space and a new 300-seat restaurant with separate coffee bar.

Wanting an environmentally friendly and reliable heating system, Klondyke was keen to avoid the use of chemical inhibitors for the heating system. Inhibitors are generally used to prevent rust and

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14 Types of Vaulted Ceilings

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A vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arch that is built under and above a roof, beneath and above a wall in architectural or construction terms. Vaulted ceilings will offer your property an unparalleled appearance that will capture attention and give your area that “wow factor.” 

Vaulted ceilings are also known as high ceilings, elevated ceilings,

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Costly Complications for EV Charging at Convenience Stores

According to an October 2022 report from CNN, many convenience stores are not installing electric vehicle charging stations due to high utility fees. Despite passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides $7.5 billion in funding for EV chargers, demand charges—and competition—from utility companies has discouraged some store owners from investing in new infrastructure.

While fees vary from

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Missouri University of Science and Technology students,

Missouri University of Science and Technology won several awards from the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) at its recent conference in Tampa, Fla.

“It’s incredibly gratifying to see the high standards that drive the work our students and faculty do each and every day recognized by ASEM,” says Dr. David Enke, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of engineering management and

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