Maxwell Systems Inc. says it has launched a rebrand of its company, which includes the new tagline “Empowering Construction.”

The VISEO Group has released the newest version of its project management and ALM solution software.

The company’s compressor selection software is now online.

The company’s second edition of its Piping System Fundamentals book is now available in metric.

Portfolio supports BIM from design to detailing, fabrication and installation of building systems.

The company has released its motor run-time datalogger.

The company’s ECB Series of BACnet® controllers are BTL listed and offer feature-rich hardware and software toolsets that help increase productivity and reduce installation costs.

Technical Support, Energy Analysis, Web services, seismic design and much more!

A lot has happened since the author’s 2008 article. It’s prime time to revisit expectations for BAS and chiller optimization controls, and then have a look at several of today’s options for anyone managing chilled water flow to wring the last drop of efficiency out of a system.

Some will say most engineering, construction, and O&M software offerings are “smart” because they are all programs built for computer applications, but I see that some software has added benefits beyond their program intent. To begin, computer programs are developed to provide a variety of technical features, such as performing energy calculations and system/equipment service that blends technical data with financial data. Even my own software programs have specific features for commissioning and air and water balancing. But what about the benefits a program can provide which maybe weren’t part of the intent?