Digital Threats in Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning - GineersNow HVACR Leaders Nov2019

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EDITOR‘S NOTE

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ith the high energy and cost savings Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems bring to the table, it is no longer surprising that such technology is becoming more commonplace in buildings, both for residential and commercial use.

This energy management system offers users the capability to control and manage their systems in the most convenient and most cost-efficient way possible.

Today, the technology is of significant use in the industry, mainly because it increases the value of the building and provides a more ambient and comfortable environment for the residents and guests of the building.

Automation in HVACR

Digital Threats in the HVACR industry dramatically in the last decade as well.

HVACR Security Problem Although this is generally good news as it opens up an opportunity for smart cities, it also poses a significant data security problem.

While the benefits of automation of HVACR is hugely visible and has significantly improved the overall value of the building, the automation system itself poses a considerable risk in terms of data security.

As it turns out, being connected to the internet means being connected to the people who could possibly exploit these devices for criminal uses.

Wireless Connectivity

Nowadays, major retailers and building owners are making use of third-party HVACR companies to manage their heating systems. This mere fact alone proves to be a weak link in the data network.

Wireless devices are taking over the market. They have been produced at a rather exponential rate, especially now that the number of internet users has increased 4

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Once you let a third-party to access your network, you are basically opening to them a considerable part of your business data, most of which are sensitive and confidential.

To help eliminate the risk, plan your HVACR security even before the installation of the third-party HVACR. Restrict access to virtually anywhere possible. Train internal support groups to manage the HVACR, thus limiting outsiders in your network.

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CON TENTS

10 How to Choose the Right Paint and Color for Your Home

14 Advantages of Installing Multi Variable DC Inverter VRF System in PH Buildings

18 Digital Threats in the HVACR Industry

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How to Choose the Right Paint and Color for Your Home Building your dream house is not an easy task; painting your dream house is a whole different story. The color of both your exterior and interior walls says a lot about the vibes of your entire house.

But while it is easy to look at the broad array of color options in the hardware store, picking the best ones to fit your house might not be as easy.

Whether it’s your first time or your second, the paint job is not always a piece of cake. But you need not worry about that anymore. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you in decorating (or redecorating) your home.

Pick your room color starting from the largest and most centrally located room.

The biggest part of the house is always a great place to start imagining what your color palette would look like. It can be either your living room or kitchen. A soft, neutral hue for this room, like the colors of Rain or Shine’s ROS Classic, will make the color selection a lot easier for you. From there, it should be easy to move on to the next spaces in the house.

Create a palette with colors of the same hue.

Once you’ve settled on the color of your main room, all you need to do now is to select the shades of the same hue for your walls and adjacent rooms.

This will make the building of your palette easier and faster. Simply move on the next shade of that particular color and you’re done! The advantage of this trick is that you’re sure that the final colors of the rooms will blend well together.

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Separate the downstairs and upstairs rooms.

When you’re working on two or three-story houses, it is best to work on the colors of both levels separately. Feel free to create one mood or theme for the downstairs space and another mood for the upstairs space. This will create a diversified vibe in your home and will not make it look monotonous.

Use neutral colors for connecting spaces.

Halls and landings are best painted with neutral colors such as white, greige, or beige. This will put the highlights in the colors of the room and not on the blank spaces in between. However, if you chose the mentioned colors for your rooms, then the connecting spaces should be painted with hues that are about a shade or two darker from the colors of your room.

Whether you’re looking forward to finally adorning your new home with inspirational colors or just simply want to redecorate your house and conceal ugly cracks and spaces, Rain or Shine Paint is ready to serve all your painting needs. Select from a wide variety of colors of the ROS Classic or the ROS Hi-Gloss for your interior paint. For your exterior walls, you can count on ROS Dirt Shield and ROS Hydro Lock to keep your walls free from leaks and cracks and prolong the exterior beauty of your house.

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hen the air conditioning system in the office is faulty, you must decide between investing in a replacement or spending for another costly repair. Whether these units have been performing poorly from the get-go or are nearing the end of their lives, these air conditioning systems, at their current state, cannot efficiently serve their purposes in the Philippines’ urban environment any longer.

That being said, a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air cooling and conditioning system is one of the must haves in cooling the places the average, ordinary, everyday working Filipinos frequent.

Compared to traditional HVAC systems composed of a large central unit pumping out air to a whole new space, VRF system installations are gaining traction to urban locations. And, if one thing is for certain, there are countless business districts and high-rise buildings all around the metro just waiting to be cooled by a more efficient air conditioning system. This urban setting is perfect for the more efficient TMV5 is a new generation of multi-VRF systems, integrating central air conditioning.

Having a TOSOT TMV-5 VRF system in the facility, whether it’s the most peaceful resort or the busiest casino in the metro, has a handful of advantages. These advantages can be surmised to overall operational efficiency, which is important for the facility visitors’ comfort and the least harmful to the wallet.

While efficiency and cost effectiveness alone is enough to attract any facility owner, here are 5 detailed reasons why the TOSOT TMV-5 VRF is a crystal clear front-runner compared to other HVAC systems for the Philippine urban setting.

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1. It does not interrupt the comfort of others A VRF system’s compressor unit is able to identify the requirements of each area and expel the exact amount of refrigerant needed to cool that room or area. The precision of these systems stamps out awkward cold spots, hot spots, and corrects off humidity issues. The TOSOT TMV-5 VRF steps it up by using an All DC inverter technology to improve compression efficiency

2. It is as silent as a breeze Instead of having one large, noisy central unit, the TOSOT TMV-5 VRF system is a quiet outdoor and indoor unit. They are much smaller and generate less sound. Since a VRF’s louder condensers are located outside the building, these contraptions operate silently, ensuring a quiet environment for visitors and workers alike.

3. It is energy efficient With up to 22 HP in a single outdoor unit and the ability to connect a maximum of 80 sets indoor units per system, you can cool more rooms at a lesser cost with the TMV-5. The system is also able to intercept heat and, as part of the cooling process, channel this heat to other locations in the building, which may need heating. This cyclical process is another indication of the VRF’s cost-effectiveness.

facility owners would be happy to know that these VRF systems are small-space friendly and have a beautiful, near seamless design. It will blend with the environment, operating effectively while staying invisible to the public eye. And, if you needs to move, this system also travels lightly. You can say goodbye to large maintenance room, service shafts, distribution pips, and water pumps. Lacking these results in an overall easier installation experience and a cleaner look. Still in the theme of cleanliness, The TOSOT TMV-5 VRF system also has an eco-friendly R410a refrigerant, lessening your carbon footprint while making you comfortable.

5. It talks to you Everything utilizes smart technology nowadays, so it should come as no surprise that even air conditioning and cooling systems are jumping on that technological trend. TOSOT TMV-5 VRF system boasts ease of use and a smooth user experience with technologies such as nonpolar CAN technology to improve communication efficiency and season setting and key card control functions for added security. These features allow users a less cluttered, less complex experience with the VRF system. It is like talking to the system itself.

So, whether you own a little coffee shop in one of the nooks and crannies of urban Manila, or looking over the rest of the world from atop a corporate building floor, you can rest easier knowing the 4. It is clean, compact, and takes little space cold breeze you are feeling right now is thanks to a TOSOT TMV-5 VRF system somewhere in the building.

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Dealing with Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems is always paired with dealing with data security, especially if your system is automated. The HVACR industry has slowly geared towards the use of smart HVACR devices, which can basically connect to the cloud and allow users to control the gadgets remotely with any smartphone application or web browser. It has grown to a staggering rate of 8.22%, and by 2020, we can see more of these wireless thermostats and remotely accessible HVACR gadgets anywhere in the market.

Although it is a good indication of the advancement in technology, it also holds a weak point. Today, large facilities and retailers often hire third-party HVACR companies to install and monitor their building temperature and energy usage. This practice sure reduces operational costs but also proves to be highly insecure. Since the HVACR devices are connected to the internet and monitored via the network, these devices can easily be hacked into, making it typically vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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In 2005 alone, 67% of no less than 7,800 businesses had detected at least one cybercrime against them. And among those who detected such abnormality, 86% identified more than a single attack on them. This led to at least 68% of the victims sustaining monetary losses of no less than $10,000.

In 2013, Target, one of the major retailers in the United States, suffered a severe case of a data security breach, which upon inspection, was because of stolen login cre22

dentials from the company’s third-party HVACR vendor. The breach then affected millions of customers, with about 40 million credit and debit card numbers were taken. The company suffered a loss of no less than $400 million.

This is the main reason why it is imperative that HVAC contractors are working on measures to ensure the security of their internal systems and make sure they are ready for any possible cyber-attacks. For retailers and building owners, below are

some of the steps to secure your HVACR systems.

Steps in Securing Your HVAC System Develop an HVACR security plan To develop an HVACR security plan is to ensure the security of your network, most especially if a third-party contractor is involved. The security plan should include restricting access to your building automation system during the installation, programming, updating, maintenance, and repairing of the system. Consider creating

an internal support staff that will be trained by the third-party contractor so that no outsiders can have control over your system.

Limit physical access Limiting your physical access to the HVACR equipment is also an intuitive way of securing your facility. Restrict access to the areas which require human workers.

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corts to mechanical rooms and HVACR equipment rooms. It may also come in handy if you use HVACR security cages to fully restrict physical access to anyone in the vicinity.

Properly secure access to data Ensure that your payment data, employee data, and other sensitive information are tucked away from the HVACR network. If you’re using wire23

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In 2005 alone, 67% of no less than 7,800 businesses had detected at least one cybercrime against them.

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less HVACR devices, restrict your vendor’s access to the system first and ensure that all the classified data are put away in a secure place. If using the network is inevitable, plan to create user accounts with granting privileges so that unauthorized personnel will have access to your information. This way, you can also monitor account activities and report abnormalities if ever.

Screen people Ask about the workers who would be installing and accessing your HVACR systems. Ensure where they came from and to what extent their job is. Inquire if the vendor has independent contractors who would be coming in for specific services. The fewer people and parties involved, the better is the security.

Ask vendors about HVAC security practices Although some HVACR companies are not new to the business, most of them are still unaware of the security risks their devices impose on the client. This is the exact reason why being vigilant is imperative. Gather information on the company’s policies on keeping your data safe. Also, ask how they monitor their employees to be sure they are following the standard operating procedures. It is also a must to review your current practices, as well as the vendor’s. This way, you can ensure that you will not have any problems with a data breach.

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Carrier Transicold Helps Expand Food Bank Reach in Southwest Arizona The gift of an X4™ Series Model 7300 trailer refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold is helping to significantly expand the Yuma Community Food Bank’s “War on Hunger” in southwest Arizona. The refrigeration unit, which will be used to transport and cool nutritious fruits, vegetables and other food products, was provided through a grant from parent company United Technologies Corp. to aid food banks in the Feeding America network. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

“I can’t tell you how exciting this is for us,” said Shara Merten, president and chief executive officer, Yuma Community Food Bank. “When something this spectacular happens, we really appreciate it.”

Installed on a 53-foot trailer, the X4 Series refrigeration unit will enable the food bank to double its geographic reach, extending beyond Yuma County into La Paz County to the north, a combined 10,000 square-mile region with a population of about 227,500.

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can be used to collect food from that agricultural region and participate in food exchanges with southern California food banks, something the Yuma Community Food Bank was unable to do with its existing equipment.

“We are exceedingly grateful to have been a part of this project with the Yuma Community Food Bank,” said Alex Juarez, business development manager, CT Power of Phoenix, the Carrier Transicold dealership that installed the refrigeration unit and helped source the trailer.

“Through this initiative, the food bank can continue its mission to relieve hunger among countless families throughout southwestern Arizona.”

The combined unemployment rate for Yuma and La Paz counties is well above the nation-

al average, and 20 percent of the families here are food insecure.

Merten estimated that the value of the Carrier Transicold refrigeration unit equates to an additional 205,200 meals that can be served by the Yuma Community Food Bank. Each year, citizens classified as “working poor” make more than 200,000 visits to their food bank.

“As Carrier Transicold focuses on helping emerging nations develop their cold chains as a means of getting more perishable food to hungry people while reducing waste and the excess carbon emissions created, we recognize there are needs in the U.S. as well. That’s why we support Feeding America and its member food banks,” said Jon Shaw, director, Global Communications & Sustainability, Carrier Transicold & Refrigeration Systems.

In 2017, Carrier Transicold announced the program in support of Feeding America network food banks across the U.S. The grant, which was renewed for 2018, covers the cost of the equipment and installation of truck and trailer refrigeration units for individual food banks in the Feeding America network.

Beyond Arizona, the program has helped more than a dozen food banks covering parts of Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, South Dakota, Nevada, Utah and California.

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LG Upgrades its ‘Ultimate Laundy Room’ with Smart New LG Styler with SmartThinQ Joins LG’s #1 Ranked Smart Washers & Dryers for a One-of-a-Kind Offering

LG Electronics USA is upgrading its ultimate laundry room offering with the introduction of LG Styler with SmartThinQ™ (model no. S3RFBN) to its #1 ranked washers and dryers* for a laundry appliance portfolio that only LG can offer. A first-ofits-kind steam clothing care system and the only certified as asthma and allergy friendly® by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), the Wi-Fi enabled smart LG Styler reduces wrinkles and odor and refreshes 38

garments with the fastest cycle on the market today – as little as 20 minutes – thanks to the gentle power of pure steam technology.

“With the LG ultimate laundry room, consumers can tackle whatever mess life brings with our lineup of award-winning laundry offerings – whether it’s cleaning small loads that are a big deal and can’t wait in our LG SideKick™ mini washer, tackling large loads in our best-in-class LG washers and dryers, or re-

freshing their outfit before work or a night out with LG Styler,” said David VanderWaal, senior vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. “Consumers can count on LG to help make life easier and more enjoyable – and they can do it with confidence because LG appliances are ranked #1 when it comes to customer satisfaction and reliability.”

For the second year in a row, LG Electronics leads the industry in home appliance excellence, as evidenced by the brand being named most reliable in all of its key laundry product categories according to a leading U.S. consumer products publication. LG also leads the home appliance industry in customer satisfaction*, earning more 2018 J.D. Power awards for appliances than any other manufacturer and holds the number one spot in a U.S. consumer satisfaction survey among home appliance brands, according to the 2017 American Customer Satisfaction Index® (ACSI)

The Ultimate Laundry Room – Only from LG With LG Styler for daily refreshes, the innovative LG SideKick mini washer for small loads that can’t wait, and LG’s award-winning top and front load washers and dryers, the LG Ultimate Laundry Room keeps clothes looking, smelling and feeling great every day of every week.

Whether it’s a loft or a mudroom, small space or large, there’s an Ultimate LG Laundry room setup that fits your style perfectly.

LG’s laundry appliance portfolio includes: LG Styler: Designed to refresh clothes between cleanings and reduce wrinkles and odors from smoke, sweat and food, with the gentle power of steam – no chemicals. It even helps sanitize and removes allergens and is certified as asthma and allergy friendly® by AAFA (Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America) and scientifically proven to be better suited for the 1 out of 5 Americans with asthma and allergies. Plus, it comes in white or espresso to complement the design of the ultimate laundry room.

LG Styler users now are able to enjoy smart features via LG’s SmartThinQ platform. The new

LG Styler can be started, stopped or monitored from any place at any time using the SmartThinQ app on a smartphone, available on Android and iOS devices.

Users will receive notifications remotely when a cycle has finished, can download new cycles, check energy usage, and using Smart Diagnosis quickly troubleshoot any minor issues.

LG Styler can also be controlled via simple voice commands using the Google Assistant.

LG Washers and Dryers: Whether it’s top load or front load, LG offers a range of high efficiency washing machine and dryer models – ranked highest in reliability and performance by a leading consumer magazine.

The front load WM9000HVA washer and the DLEX9000V dryer combine MEGA capacity with LG SmartThinQ technology so consumers can get more done, faster, plus control key features

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LG TWINWash featuring the LG SideKick™: The innovative LG SideKick pedestal washer lets consumers tackle two loads of laundry at once and save time, by washing the small loads that just can’t wait in the compact LG washer while independently running a big load up in the large front load washer on top. LG TWINWash delivers an unparalleled washing experience with forward-thinking innovations, cycle options and load capacities that reach up to 6.2 cubic feet.

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Largest-Ever Order of Naturaline® Goes to MSC Leased through SeaCube Containers, the innovative natural refrigerant units will help MSC expand its reefer capability with the most advanced technology available MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, will lease 2,000 containers chilled by Carrier Transicold’s innovative, natural refrigerant-based NaturaLINE® refrigeration system. The first of its kind, the NaturaLINE unit solves the problem of how to use refrigerants effectively and efficiently – to transport 42

valuable items such as perishable food and pharmaceuticals – while helping to protect the environment. The system utilizes repurposed carbon dioxide (CO2), the refrigerant with the lowest global warming potential (GWP) among all container refrigerants currently in use. MSC’s new refrigerated containers – all 40-foot high-cube

models – are being leased from SeaCube Containers LLC. Carrier Transicold is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

“The NaturaLINE unit’s innovative use of CO2 is the first of its kind available on the reefer market,” said Giuseppe Prudente, chief logistics officer, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. “By providing higher level of performance in the minus 40 degrees Celsius deep-frozen range, we can add new capabilities for our growing customer base, particularly for seafood and other high-value frozen commodities. Moreover, shipping is already one of the most environmentally sustainable forms of cargo transportation, and we are pleased to continue to improve our environmental performance by equipping our fleet with the latest green technologies.”

The ability to achieve minus 40 Celsius was previously only attainable in container systems using a refrigerant with a GWP nearly 4,000 times higher. The NaturaLINE unit has managed this, along with high efficiency, a quiet operation and tight temperature control.

“We commend MSC and SeaCube for their investment in environmentally sustainable

refrigeration equipment,” said David Appel, president, Carrier Transicold & Refrigeration Systems. “The NaturaLINE unit, with CO2 refrigerant, takes users directly to an end state by guarding against regulations, environmental taxes and phase outs that other refrigerants will be subject to during their operational lifespan. In addition, CO2 is non-ozone depleting, widely available, relatively inexpensive and nonflammable.”

Carrier Transicold recognized the need for refrigeration technology that would neutralize concerns over GWP – in much the same way that it led the industry away from ozone-depleting refrigerants ahead of Montreal Protocol deadlines 25 years ago.

“In taking leadership to provide a naturalrefrigerant solution, Carrier Transicold created what is perhaps the most sound investment a leasing company and shipping line can make – a refrigerated container that will not become obsolete in its lifetime due to pressures from environmental legislation,” said Robert Sappio, CEO, SeaCube. “By fulfilling the NaturaLINE unit’s first order of this magnitude, SeaCube is pleased to be part of this important development for the shipping industry.”

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Yanmar Group today announced the completion of its acquisition of compact equipment manufacturer ASV Holdings Inc. (“ASV”), a designer and manufacturer of renowned compact tracked loaders (“CTLs”) and skid-steer loaders (“SSLs”).

The announcement is the final step in the acquisition, following on from the June disclosure of a definitive agreement to acquire the company through the mechanism of a statutory merger.

Yanmar Completes Acquisition of North American Loader Manufacturer ASV Holdings

Yanmar has acquired 100% of ASV’s outstanding shares of common stock for total consideration of $70.70 Million, or $7.05 per share.

ASV’s independent dealer network throughout North America, Australia, and New Zealand will join Yanmar’s existing global construction equipment operations. The company also sells OEM equipment and aftermarket parts, and owns and operates a 238,000 square-foot production facility in Grand Rapids, MN. “We expect ASV to realize significant, channel and product synergies after joining the Yanmar Group,” stated Mr. Giuliano Parodi, Executive Officer of Yanmar Holdings.

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“In addition, the ASV Grand Rapids facility will continue as a center of excellence for compact tracked loaders and skid steer loaders, while benefiting from the global capacity and resources of the Yanmar Group.”

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This extensive project, which requires two full spreads of advanced abrasive cutting equipment to be mobilised in

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support of a leading regional contractor’s jacket removal programme, secures JFO’s integral role in this critical scope of work well into 2020.

A regional supplier of ultra-high-pressure abrasive internal cutting solutions, JFO’s innovation has been well received – this new project comes in quick succession from a wave of recent regional scopes, with JFO continuing to broaden its decommissioning activities in the Middle East.

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Rockwell Automation Expands Its Threat Detection Services Globally Cybersecurity services powered by Claroty protect supply chains from unknown threats and provide operational benefits

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“Our Threat Detection Services combine our innate understanding of industrial automation with Claroty’s trusted OT network visibility.

The services can give companies peace of mind by protecting not only one facility but their entire supply chain from unpredictable threats.”

The Threat Detection Services help safeguard connected operations in three key ways: • Identify and Protect: Identifying all industrial control networked assets, and their vulnerabilities, to help companies know what to protect • Detect: Monitoring networks for not only known threats but, more importantly, anomalous traffic or behaviors to alert companies of a security incident – possibly before it even happens

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threat detection platform.

Rockwell Automation recently expanded the services globally to help more companies combat the unknown nature of today’s rapidly evolving industrial cybersecurity threats.

“A scary aspect of security threats is what you don’t know about them – what techniques they’ll use, what attack vector they’ll leverage, what vulnerabilities they’ll exploit,” said Umair

• Response and Recovery: Developing plans for containing, eradicating and recovering from attacks to keep operations running or more quickly return to a fully operational state Companies that have used the Threat Detection Services have also discovered operational benefits. For example, collected asset data can help uncover risks like obsolete technology, outdated firmware and spare parts shortages.

The Claroty threat detection platform creates an inventory of

a user’s industrial network assets, monitors traffic between them and analyzes communications at their deepest level. Detected anomalies are reported to plant and security personnel with actionable insights.

assets and improve their ability to keep operations running.”

Claroty is a Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program.

“The Claroty platform, used within the Threat Detection Services, can accelerate a company’s journey to more connected and digitally driven operations,” said Amir Zilberstein, co-founder and CEO, Claroty. “Most critically, the platform can help companies detect and quickly respond to threats that bypass their security controls. But it can also give companies a deeper understanding of their industrial

About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Program The Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program offers global manufacturers access to a collaborative network of companies mutually focused on developing, implementing and supporting best-in-breed solutions to achieve plant-wide optimization, improve machine

performance and meet sustainability objectives.

About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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The Most Innovative and Applicable Projects for the Recovery and Reuse of Water Resources

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oday, the circular economy applied to the integrated water sector - only calculating the resource’s reuse in agriculture – is able to provide a turnover of 777 million euros and approximately 4000 jobs in Italy (“Circular Economy in Italy”, Duccio Bianchi, Edizioni Ambiente publishers). But its potential is much greater: there again, the 2017 edition of the United Nations’ World Water Development Report has an eloquent title: “Wastewater: the untapped resource”.

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The topic of the management and sustainable exploitation of wastewater, at urban and industrial level, has a high profile at Ecomondo (5-8 November, Rimini Expo Centre, Italy), the Italian Exhibition Group’s platform for the circular and green economy in Italy and Europe.

With the Global Water Expo section, and thanks to the partnership with Utilitalia, Ecomondo provides a showcase for the innovation every stage of the integrated water service and wastewater cycle. The central role of Ecomondo in this context, on

the other hand, is borne out by an important event held in September precisely in Italy: The 3rd edition of the Resource Recovery Conference (www.iwarr2019. org) of the IWA (International Water Association), of which IEG expo was a partner: it is the major international summit on this matter, which brings together hundreds of world experts intending to implement projects of circular economy in the water sector.

At Ecomondo, the expo section of Global Water Expo is constantly growing (two halls - D1 and D2 - are reserved for it at the 2019 edition), while a panel of very high profile scientific meetings, prepared by Professor Francesco Fatone (Marches Polytechnic University), responsible for the “water” area on the Ecomondo Technical-Scientific Committee, will ensure opportunities for in-depth networking on all the major topics connected with the water sector: from the combination of water and agriculture, to that of water and health, from the integrated management of wastewater and urban waste in cities (water and the city), to issues of governance and regulations. A focus will also be dedicated to digital solutions (water 4.0), with a view to improving efficiency, planning and management for better economic and environmental sustainability.

HORIZON 2020 EUROPEAN INNOVATION ACTION At this edition of Global Water Expo it will be again be possible to obtain close-up knowledge of the evolution of the innovation projects in the water sector co-financed by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 action. As well as the conclusive results of the Smart Plant project which, in large-scale pilot plants, has validated for over two years, the possibilities of the recovery and reuse of cellulose, biopolymers and nutrients from wastewater and purification sludge, Ecomondo 2019 will enable attendees to know the characteristics and steps of the innovative Hydrousa project, which has the objective of responding to the problems of water shortage, typical of the Mediterranean islands in the summer tourist period, by means of innovative nature-based solutions: recovery of wastewater, collection of rainwater, low-cost desalination of seawater, replenishing ground-water

water and collecting air humidity. Innovative solutions that will be tested on three Greek islands (Lesvos, Mykonos and Tinos), while other areas of the Mediterranean (including the Tuscan archipelago) will be involved for the repeatability of the concept. New solutions for the reuse of purified wastewater in the Mediterranean basin are also at the centre of the European project Fit4rReuse.

All innovative projects that combine research and applicability, and which in the context of Ecomondo will be covered in depth on Tuesday 5th November during the meeting entitled Water reuse in agriculture, sustainable irrigation and nature managed water cycle in the new European framework.

The European project Digital Water City (DWC) aims at finding digital solutions for the optimization of urban water services and will be presented at Ecomondo on Thursday 7th November in the context of

the conference on Water and sanitation safety plans, organized in collaboration with the Superior Health Institute and Utilitalia. Professor Fatone explains, ”Digital technology can be of great use for efficient management of services and water resources, but also for properly planning investments and contributing to safeguarding the population’s health by means of smart systems and early warning experts.” The Digital Water City project involves five European cities: Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Sofia and, for Italy, Milan.

On the other hand, the issue of legislation on matters of sustainable sludge management and valorization in wastewater treatment is the topic of the meeting being held on Thursday 7th November entitled Barriers and solutions for sustainable sludge management and valorization in wastewater treatment.

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Project Engineers Win Construction Contracts Putting These Skills to Test

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ecoming a project engineer goes hand in hand with being a good project manager.

Engineers help build structures through accurate technical reading. Project managers facilitate the design-buildoperation process by managing people.

What makes the two so distinct yet very similar? Their purpose— which is to put their individual strengths toward project completion. Managing the tech-

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nical and people side of the business isn’t a skill honed overnight; a project engineer jumps through many hoops to assimilate a strong culture of caring into tight bottom lines.

Project management in engineering is a growing discipline where engineers apply project management techniques to better manage their role on site.

Responsible for product design, engineers prepare detailed sketched and engi-

neering reports after reviewing drawings built by architects to ensure compliance with code and client specifications. Enormous technical detail and support go into materializing the final design, which creates an equally big room for errors if consistency and accuracy are affected.

The bid-to-win ratio of construction contracts has diminished over the past two decades, where in the prefinancial crisis era more projects would be up for auction to a select few contractors in lo-

cal areas. Today, the sheer growth in construction activity has also generated a parallel growth in the number of contractors, except now those that are digitally inclined bring more business due to the cost and time saved in managing bids vis-à-vis manual processes.

The reality can be improved by turning a fresh leaf in the way project engineers approach contracts. For aspiring engineers looking to join large construction firms as project engineers, mapping out your career doesn’t have to be daunting. Procore informs of the many aspects of project engineering to help you make a well-informed decision.

In its essence, good project engineering draws from a good education as an essential first step. If you’re at the crossroads of choosing to study further, reading this might ease your decision-making process.

Alternatively, those at the crossroads of applying for project engineer jobs often get stumped creating resumes; this post could inspire you to build a compelling application.

Still hanging on to discover tricks to win more construction contracts? We might be onto something.

Project Management for Engineers How Construction Project Engineers Communicate PEs work with multiple teams for months until the end of a project. Communication about daily project events helps them collaborate even under

pressure—something that young PEs easily give in to before weighing their options to get to an agreeable solution.

Construction projects are volatile and that brings ambiguity even to the most thoroughly-planned project items. The superintendent and PE are in close quarters which can lead to as much efficiency as anxiety for PEs to prove themselves on the job. When things don’t go according to plan, PEs can take on more than is reasonably manageable without raising queries, since they may view themselves as seeming incompetent if they raised difficult questions.

perceived interests of the project stakeholders. Hence, it’s always advisable to raise issues when they arise to ensure that everyone involved has enough bandwidth to arrive at a fair solution.

Stabilized communication increases your chance to convey what’s deliverable to a client, resulting in greater accuracy in bid proposals which in turn is likely to improve your winning odds.

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Strong internal relationships determine their success at bidding events since a full and fair estimation of projects enables them to promise only what’s achievable—not what they think the client would want in an effort to outdo their competitors.

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If you’re on strong terms with your customers, you can glean valuable insights from their past engagements with contractors to prepare and price your projects accordingly. Many times, bidding at the lowest price isn’t feasible while coming in at a higher price point isn’t entirely risky since you must be on the same page with the client about the value your resources and expertise will deliver.

Avoid speculating on what your client wants. Instead, actively work with them to form a proposal that appears to hit their targets. For instance, you can include a list of past projects showing how you surpassed the schedule and result expectations through pictures of similar proj-

ects. Draft a phased schedule of delivery to help your client think about how you intend to complete the project. Aim to include appealing added services to your proposal that prove you can reach your completion date with no pending work and all obligations met.

Onboard a Construction Estimating Software Using software is yet to become a universal SOP; however, a construction estimating tool is effective to centralize bid information and define workflows to control costs and schedule.

Should your company find value in a digital solution, here’s a comprehensive guide on construction project manage-

ment software to move to the next level.

Construction bidding software is widely integrated into project management software to cover a variety of activities across project phases. It automates costing jobs and comes with a range of integrations and product support that smoothens tasks from creating drawings to billing clients.

Being a smart data management tool, it regularly notifies users of price fluctuations in the market, labour costs, material supplies, and offers a plethora of bidding resources that come in handy wherever you are in the construction bidding process.

The database adapts to the method you use to cost jobs while updating with the incoming market and industry

trends.

This minimizes errors and risks and gives contractors, engineers, owners, and clients the confidence to visualize the project to completion.

Lean Construction for Higher Bid Wins The most viable approach to greater bid wins is to have the lowest possible costs and the most efficient field project management process. Field teams must adopt lean and productive approaches to executing on project design requirements with zero downtime, lags, quality slip-ups, and errors. With everyone managed according to lean construction parameters, your jobsite will function as was laid

out during the planning phase.

Here are some tactics to help you imbibe lean construction project management: • Present a realistic proposal • Onboard digital solutions and show their application • Offer specialized services • Offer a complete package of trained staff and value-added engineering services • Provide proof of being well-financed alongside permits and liability coverage • Give a walkthrough of a schedule to show faster project completion • Develop a partnership and promise to do whatever it takes to account for what you’ve proposed

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How Engineering Can Keep In-Person Casinos Alive The world we live in today is one that’s moving constantly toward new innovations and greater tech dependency. We’ve seen the rise of services that allow you to place orders for meals and groceries, experienced ride sharing’s transition from horror story to everyday utility, and watched as streaming services took over television. It’s not the first thing we think about as we consider these changes, but in all of these instances physical venues and product stand to suffer as a result of innovation. And when we think of things this way, another industry comes to mind as one that’s approaching a crossroads of sorts in its ongoing digital revolution. Internet-based casinos have become so sophisticated, and so widely available, that it’s become fair to wonder if in-person alternatives can continue to survive.

That’s an open question, but thinking of it from a creative engineering standpoint, there’s more than a glimmer of hope for these traditional commercial venues.

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The Expansion of Online Casinos Online casinos are nothing new, but they do seem to have grown both in number and audience as of late. And while this seems in an overarching way to be a sort of natural evolution resulting from better software on gaming platforms (in some cases it really is that simple), there would appear to be a few more specific explanations for what we might call the second rise of online gambling.

For one thing, the best games on the internet are easier to find than ever before. Fifteen or 20 years ago, finding the best online gambling opportunity meant testing out different poker sites - essentially to find the one that was least annoying. Now, it’s as simple as going to one of a handful of trusted, aggregator platforms hosting wellreviewed games from top genre developers. Furthermore, these same platforms and games can now be accessed easily via mobile, putting the best online casino games in history right in people’s pockets.

There’s also the legal side of things to consider, and this is actually where we’re seeing the most evidence that the surge in online casino popularity could continue in the coming years. Specifically, new online casinos in the U.S. are beginning to expose the American market to the industry. It’s going to take state-by-state legislating to make the games legal to play with real money, but the first steps have been taken, and tens of millions of U.S. gamers could add significant revenue and attention to the market.

It’s these developments that seem to be at least opening the door for physical, in-person casinos to see a decline in popularity. But as alluded to above, this is where creative designers and engineers can come into play.

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How Casinos Can Survive Casinos have long attracted crowds of people all over the planet, for a number of different reasons: bright, exciting visuals, a positively charged atmosphere on location, and of course, the dream of earning boatloads of cash. But with online gambling opportunities improving so rapidly, some of those attractions are becoming decidedly less special. Exciting visuals? These are easily replicated by modern casino gaming graphics, if not improved upon. The chance to risk and win real money? This is, if anything, more convenient online, and with more options at hand. This doesn’t mean people won’t continue to enjoy in-person casino floors, but it does mean casinos that want to continue thriving may have to emphasize other aspects of their appeal. And the things not even the best of the best online platforms can compete with are atmosphere and physical impact.

To some extent we’re already seeing casinos acting on this. There does appear to be more emphasis being placed on live attractions, from shows to restaurants run by celebrity chefs. And some of the newer casinos in places like Las Vegas are clearly built with beauty and luxury as the first priorities, and gaming merely a feature. These trends, subtle though they may be, are likely to continue, and the thinking here is that they can be enhanced significantly by bold and exciting engineering projects.

To explain this idea, look back at a previous post you may have seen here regarding Dubai’s push to attract more tourists. The famously

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innovative city is constructing the world’s largest ferris wheel, adding yet another engineering marvel to an impressive list that’s been amassed over a relatively short time period. Now think about this in the context of attractions like The Venetian Macau’s artificial canal network, or the miniature New York City at the New York, New York in Las Vegas, or even the sky-scraping infinity pool at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. All of these are effectively engineering and design achievements that have come to define casinos already, and in some cases entire towns!

This, given all of the digital takeover potential described above, is what casino owners and operators will need to be thinking about in the next five, 10, or 15 years. Just another casino resort - even a beautiful and luxurious one with a massive gaming floor - is unlikely to offer much specifics appeal to the modern gamer who’s used to digital convenience and sees nothing special in an in-person slot machine or poker table. However, what if a new Vegas establishment hired an engineering team to beat out Dubai’s new ferris wheel? What if a major European city challenged the highest skyscraper in its country with a new casino resort? What if a country built an artificial island incorporating ferry service to a faux-tropical casino venue? These features and attractions can still make an impact that online gaming can’t match.

It’s for this reason that we might expect a significant push toward innovative and daring engineering in this particular space.

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