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Saudi Arabia’s construction sector is entering a transformative era, and at the forefront of this shift is the 2nd Building Envelope Design and Insulation Conference (BEDIC 2025), taking place on 10–11 September 2025 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, KSA.  The conference will focus on advancing sustainable building practices by addressing energy efficiency, resilience, and the integration of innovative materials and design solutions. Future of sustainable building design BEDIC 2025 will serve as a forum to explore the future of sustainable building design in the Kingdom Bringing together government officials, architects, engineers, developers, and consultants, BEDIC 2025 will serve as a platform to explore the future of sustainable building design in the Kingdom and beyond. As mega-projects such as NEOM, Diriyah Gate, Qiddiya, and King Salman Park reshape the Kingdom’s urban landscape, the spotlight is on building envelope solutions that optimize energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and environmental sustainability.  Conference Highlights Policy & Regulation: Updates on Saudi construction standards and codes, with insights from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and the International Code Council (ICC). Technology: Innovative materials and smart systems for next-generation buildings, with contributions from global pioneers, such as Wener Sobek and leading consultancies including WSP and Zutari. Environmental Sustainability: Green building solutions that reduce carbon footprint and support Vision 2030 goals. Smart Infrastructure: Intelligent building systems for energy management and safety, with design excellence showcased by Omrania and other major consultancies. Cultural & Hybrid Construction Strategies: Diriyah Company will present on Najdi Architecture and Diriyah Gate’s innovative hybrid construction strategy, highlighting how cultural heritage and modern sustainability can merge in future-ready developments. Innovation in building envelope design and insulation The two-day program will feature panel discussions, keynote sessions, and an exhibition of 20+ solution providers showcasing cutting-edge façade, insulation, and green building technologies. “BEDIC 2025 is the Kingdom’s premier platform for innovation in building envelope design and insulation,” said Leila Masinaei, Managing Partner, The Great Minds Group, adding “We are bringing together experts, industry pioneers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase technologies, and drive sustainable construction practices that support Vision 2030.” Industry players at the conference BEDIC 2025 will host 200+ senior delegates, feature 30+ thought pioneers, showcase 20+ solution providers BEDIC 2025 will host 200+ senior delegates, feature 30+ thought pioneers, showcase 20+ solution providers, and represent participants from over 10 countries.  Pioneering industry players at the conference include Aeroseal Arabia, Technofrom, Insol, VG Vysaschk, Fujairah Rockwool Factory, Building Doctor, Fischer, DMC, AGC Obeikan, Obel Obeikan Glass Company, Mada Gypsum, Şişecam, as well as partners, such as Maze Fire Consulting, ECEC, and SITE. Building envelope solutions With Saudi Arabia’s construction sector expected to peak at $73 billion in 2024 and smart city projects on the rise, efficient building envelope solutions are key to achieving energy savings, sustainability, and occupant comfort.  BEDIC 2025 provides an essential platform for stakeholders to discuss strategies, explore new technologies, and align with Vision 2030’s environmental goals.

Air leaks can be a big, expensive issue for homeowners. They can be hard to locate and even harder to seal without the right solution. But there are several signs to look for to see if a home is leaking air. A drafty home is the most obvious sign that one has air leaks. But don’t assume they are due to the home’s doors or windows. Research shows that only 20 percent of home air leaks are from doors and windows. Signs for air leaks The following are signs that suggest a house may have air leaks: High Utility Bills If users see an increase in their monthly utility bills, or notice it costs more to heat and cool the house compared to someone with a similarly sized home, this can be due to air leakage. Hot And Cold Rooms If one lives in a two-story home with a basement and notices the second floor is hot and the basement air is cold, the ductwork is probably leaking. Excessive Dust Homes that quickly accumulate dust are a likely sign of duct leakage on the home’s supply ventilation system. This can cause negative pressure in the house, which draws dusty air in from attics, crawlspaces, and garages. Indoor Allergies Family members’ allergies act up depending on the season and the location. But if they act up frequently in the home, it’s because of outside air leaking in. Air leaks negatively affect the home energy efficiency and can increase the energy bills significantly. Performing a Visual Inspection A visual inspection can help users find spots where the home’s interior or insulation is exposed Finding leaks outdoors can be difficult to impossible, but a visual inspection can help users find spots where the home’s interior or insulation is exposed.  Easy spots to examine include where the home’s siding meets the foundation, exterior brick, or chimney. In addition to looking for missing siding, look for gaps, cracks, and openings on all exterior corners of the home. Check to see if faucets have enough caulking where pipes meet the home, along with other utilities like the gas supply or the electrical service. Moving from outside to inside the home, continue to check for air leaks around utilities for proper caulking where they enter the home’s interior, including sink drains. Then check electrical outlets and switch plates for drafts. If light-colored carpets next to interior walls are dirty, this may indicate a pressure imbalance in the home. Check Common Sources of Air Leaks It’s critical to look for plumbing and electrical vents on the attic floor and make sure they’re properly sealed Everyone assumes a home’s windows and doors leak the most air, but the leakiest surface of a home is the attic floor, followed by its ductwork. As a result, it’s critical to look for plumbing and electrical vents on the attic floor and make sure they’re properly sealed. Users can also run their hand along exposed ductwork to try and feel leaks, especially where pieces of ductwork are joined together. Most of the home’s ductwork won’t be easily accessible, if at all. Sealing the gaps Professional contractors can seal the ducts from the inside, using Aeroseal duct sealing technology. This eliminates the errors and inconsistencies of manual duct sealing and ensures all of the home’s ductwork is sealed, even the inaccessible ducts located behind walls and in the attic. Building Pressurization Test for Air Leaks This pressurization test pushes air out of the home using a blower door If users find air leaks in the ductwork, their home may have a pressurization issue. Pressurization ensures air is distributed throughout the home evenly and efficiently. A professional blower door test will determine if there is a problem. This pressurization test pushes air out of the home using a blower door, and this test should be performed by an HVAC professional. It can help identify small problems with the HVAC system before they become big and expensive.

With a simpler, modular design, the AeroBarrier Connect air sealing system makes setup, sealing, and cleanup faster and more efficient than ever before. In fact, it allows builders, contractors, and energy raters to seal more buildings each day, with precise, measured results that always pass inspection. “This is a complete redesign, driven by extensive customer feedback and field performance data,” said Amit Gupta, CEO of AeroBarrier’s parent company, Aeroseal, LLC. “Our teams were relentless in creating a solution that delivers ultra-precise airtightness, faster than ever before. This is critical to making our technology a cost-effective option for residential, multifamily, and commercial projects.” Impacts Entire Air Sealing Process Modular Design Ensures Fast, Simple Setup and Cleanup Each smart nozzle station has its own sealant and water reservoirs. This decreases the number of hoses needed and allows for integrated flushing to clean the entire system in minutes. Smart Nozzle Stations Seal with Precision Each smart nozzle station is equipped with temperature and humidity sensors to customize sealant delivery to each room. This ensures each room receives the exact amount of sealant required to seal its leaks. Using a mesh network, they relay progress in real-time, to ensure less sealant waste and faster air sealing. Full-Service Trailer Allows Work from Anywhere With an electronic air compressor and a separate compartment for an industrial-grade, diesel generator, air sealing can be done anywhere with AeroBarrier Connect — without delay or using a site’s power source. How AeroBarrier Connect Works AeroBarrier Connect seals leaks visible or not, up to ½”, and as small as a human hair Once the smart nozzle stations are deployed throughout a building, the space is pressurized using a blower door and high-powered centrifugal fan. A mist of safe, non-toxic sealant particles based on each room’s heat and humidity is delivered and automatically drawn to any leaks. AeroBarrier Connect seals leaks visible or not, up to ½”, and as small as a human hair. The software monitors the entire process in real-time, allowing airtightness to be dialed in to a project’s exact requirements. A certificate of completion with before and after results is then created for construction records. Immediate, Positive Industry Reaction Three contractors have had early access to AeroBarrier Connect. AeroBarrier West, Midwest AeroBarrier and US Ceiling Corp are all using the new technology. And based on their reports, demand from contractors and energy raters across North America has been unprecedented. “AeroBarrier Connect is a game-changer,” said Mike Lyon, Chief Operating Officer of Midwest AeroBarrier. “The new design allows us to air seal more projects – easily and efficiently. AeroBarrier Connect is great for multifamily projects. We can compartmentalize units faster than ever, reaching airtightness goals every time.” Launching at the virtual, International Builder’s Show, AeroBarrier Connect has also been recognized as “Most Innovative Software” in the 2021 Best of IBSx awards. The criteria used to select the air sealing system from more than 200 other entrants included: Innovation, Functionality, Good Design, and Builder/Consumer Friendliness.

AHR Expo 2024 was abuzz with activity, befitting a dynamic industry in the throes of change.  Industry developments such as electrification and the refrigerant transition render business opportunities on the AHR Expo show floor, where exhibitors display a determination to meet the challenges and thrive in the process. Walking from booth to booth during the three-day show in Chicago, I saw the best the HVAC industry has to offer, up close and personal. Innovation and adaptability are the watchwords as the industry journeys into 2024 and beyond. Refrigerant Transition Top of Mind  Patented R-454B refrigerant enables a simpler transition without redesigning equipment The technology transition is well underway for OEMs seeking to meet a pending AIM Act deadline at the end of the year. OEMs are choosing to embrace either R-32 or R454-B refrigerant to replace legacy R-410A, which is being phased out. Patented R-454B refrigerant enables a simpler transition without redesigning equipment, while R-32 offers advantages such as higher capacity, higher efficiency, and easier cradle-to-cradle management. Arkema Arkema is the only producer of R-32 refrigerant in the United States. The newer refrigerant is being embraced as HVAC OEMs seek to meet the deadline of Jan. 1, 2025, to use lower-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants in their products. The technology transition is just part of the AIM Act implementation that will also limit allocation and require refrigerant management. Chemours Chemours is a manufacturer of R-454A, R-454B, and R-454C refrigerants. At AHR, they presented hourly education sessions on a variety of subjects. The refrigerant transition will impact everyone in the industry, including refrigerant producers, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and end users. R-454B refrigerant provides identical performance in HVAC systems compared to the previous refrigerant (R-410A). There is less need to redesign equipment; just adding sensors for leak mitigation can address the mild flammability of A2L refrigerants. Because of the 2025 deadline, 2024 will be the “year of new products” in the HVAC market. OEMs pioneering Innovation  Carrier and others are offering smaller footprints, seeking to meet environmental targets Innovation in the HVAC market is led by companies such as Carrier, which has introduced 100 new products each year for the past eight years. Carrier and others are offering smaller footprints, seeking to meet environmental targets, and providing flexibility for customers. New products include the AquaSnap 30RC air-cooled chiller and the AquaEdge 19MV chiller with low GWP refrigerant to meet pending regulatory requirements.  Copeland Copeland, recently divested from Emerson, also emphasizes innovation, including 12 research and development (R&D) facilities, 1,700 engineers, and more than 3,000 patents. At a press conference at AHR Expo, the 100-year-old company announced it is a “new” company owned by Blackstone Private Equity.  Products featured Among the featured products at AHR are Copeland’s oil-free centrifugal compressor with Aero-lift bearing technology; and Copeland’s CC200 case controller, specifically designed to handle the unique challenges of the current retail grocery refrigeration environments. Copeland also pledges to play a role in educating the market about new trends and the transition to new refrigerants.  Emphasizing a Smaller Footprint  Trailblazer AGZ-F is an R-32 air-cooled scroll chiller that delivers 10% greater capacity and efficiency Daikin Daikin highlights the Atmosphera, a single-zone ductless split system (using R-32) that can reduce carbon emissions by 80% (compared to R-410A). Also, Trailblazer AGZ-F is an R-32 air-cooled scroll chiller that delivers 10% greater capacity and efficiency. Products emphasize a smaller footprint and less weight than their predecessors. Rebel Applied is a packaged rooftop unit that continually adjusts operation to address the building load, consuming less energy. Trailblazer HP is an air-to-water heat pump chiller with a reversing function that allows the product to switch between cooling and heating based on temperature requirements.  Friedrich Air Conditioning Friedrich Air Conditioning features the Breeze universally flexible inverter heat pump, a ducted mini-split for upgrading traditional equipment. It works with any furnace or air handler, has side discharge, is 40% smaller, and is cold weather capable to minus 13. Friedrich's new Vert-I-Pak is a line of M1-compliant single package Vertical Heat Pumps (available in 9K, 12K, 18K, and 24K Btu), supporting decarbonization efforts with heat pump operation down to 10°F. High Efficiency for Commercial and Residential Johnson Controls Johnson Controls exhibits their highly efficient residential and commercial HVAC solutions designed for Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 compliance and helping customers achieve Net Zero goals through decarbonization. On display was the York High-Efficiency 18 SEER2 Side-Discharge Heat Pump with up to 30% smaller footprint than vertical-discharge equipment. Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning's Aircore 700 single split system is aimed at light commercial and residential. Midea Their 3-ton model achieved 118% of rated capacity heating output at minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit Midea, known for selling consumer products, has kept a low profile in the professional sector, selling products that are either OEMed for Carrier or private-labeled by a contractor company. Seeking to promote the Midea brand, the Chinese company is staking its claim on the trade market with an emphasis on performance: The company exceeded performance in the Department of Energy’s “ColdClimate Heat Pump Challenge:” Their 3-ton model achieved 118% of rated capacity heating output at minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat pump awareness Results of a survey conducted by Midea show that more than half of homeowners are not fully aware of heat pumps and their function. Awareness lags among contractors, too: 70% of contractors indicate they do not know that the current’s advanced heat pumps can generate 100% heat output to a minimum temperature of minus 4 F. Wide Selection of New Products Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US emphasizes all-electric heat pump solutions. The Deluxe Wall-mounted H2i sumo System connects with an outdoor unit, and the intelli-HEAT dual fuel system can determine the best source of heat – electric or gas – on cold days. Among commercial products, Heat2OHeat Pump Water Heaters are designed to produce high-volume domestic hot water for commercial facilities in any climate. LG Electronics LG Electronics’ booth includes a wide product range, including advanced heating, ventilating, air conditioning LG Electronics’ booth includes a wide product range, including advanced heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and building management solutions for residential and commercial applications. Home electrification products include the LG R32 Air-to-Water Heat Pump Monobloc system; the LG Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater the LG Electronics Home 8 Energy Storage System, and ThinQ, LG’s mobile app. LG Art Cool Gallery multi-zone wall-mount indoor unit The LG Art Cool Gallery multi-zone wall-mount indoor unit features a customizable picture frame that doubles as a cooling and heating vent. Also, LG’s Medium and High-Temperature Hydro Kit Systems use a refrigerant-to-water heat exchanger to produce chilled or heated water. LG’s Split Compact M3 DOAS with Multi V S is suited to light commercial use where single-phase power is available and as an HVAC solution for outdoor air treatment. Easier Access for Technicians  Rheem Manufacturing New equipment at the Rheem Manufacturing booth at AHR Expo includes true multi-zone operation, smaller footprints, lighter weights, and components that are positioned for easy access by technicians. An LED in the control cabinet displays a fault code that identifies the problem to service technicians. The Resolute and Renaissance lines are commercially packaged heat pump units. The company is emphasizing the transition from R-410A to R-454B refrigerant by the end of 2024. Aeroseal Whether a new install or a retrofit, the product saves energy, saves money, and keeps customers compliant Aeroseal seals ducts by spraying a vinyl acetate polymer substance to increase HVAC efficiency. Whether a new install or a retrofit, the product saves energy, saves money, and keeps customers compliant, and a 30% tax deduction is available through the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).  Airzone Airzone is a Spanish company that controls inverters and VRFs (variable refrigerant flow units). Their communication gateway controller incorporates protocols from various manufacturers, and the Easyzone is an easy-to-install zoning system.  Infinitum Infinitum manufactures a motor system that leverages a printed circuit board as a stator, making the motor system lighter weight and also smaller, quieter, and more efficient. The Aircore EC uses a standard printed circuit board manufacturing process to eliminate bearings. The component is used in blowers by OEMs Lau, Acme, Canarm, and Peerless, whose products are displayed at the booth.  Bell & Gossett Bell & Gossett debuts its line of smart, connected products designed to improve sustainability Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand, debuts its line of smart, connected products designed to improve the sustainability of commercial buildings and reduce complexity in the design process. Combining pumps and smart motors are the e-1510 end-suction pump, e-80 vertical in-line pump, and TECHNOFORCE e-HV packaged booster system.  NIBCO Simplifying the job of an HVAC installer is the PressACR copper press connection system from NIBCO, which connects copper pipes without brazing, which involves soldering and high temperatures, thus a fire hazard. The patent-pending groove design and crimp pattern support the higher-pressure requirement of an HVACR system. Pipes are pressed together using PressACR jaws and adapter jaws in a variety of sizes. NIBCO also displayed its Webstone brand of residential and commercial valves.  Control Products Provide Data  Resideo Resideo displayed home system products, including the Honeywell Home T10+ thermostat with RedLINK 3.0; sensors enable temperature balancing for hot and cold spots. Pro-IQ Services provides software tools designed for the connected home, including insights on heating, cooling, water, and indoor air quality devices to help contractors track customers. Professional-grade water damage prevention, the First Alert L2 WiFi Water Sensor and Switch provide alarms if there is a water leak.  Schneider Electric The EcoStruxure Building Operation system is open system software for building and facility management Schneider Electric seeks to be “digital partners for our customers,” working with Fortune 500 companies seeking to achieve ESG (environment, social and corporate governance) goals. They help customers establish where they are currently vis-à-vis their goals and then deploy science-based key performance indicators (KPIs) to direct them to where they want to be. The EcoStruxure Building Operation system is open system software for building and facility management, including two products for the small and medium building (SMB) market. Energy measurement Schneider measures energy usage through power meters, indoor air quality, and energy spent to achieve efficiency, compiling data according to what the customer wants to achieve. They sell through a national sales team, direct branch business (20 branches), and 200 system integrators (EcoXperts). Their customers include QSR (quick-service restaurant chains) that control climate centrally with data compiled in the cloud.  Siemens Siemens displays solutions for smart, adaptable buildings for a sustainable tomorrow, including the Building X system and the Sustainability Manager application, providing an understanding of a building’s performance and tracking it against sustainability and compliance targets. The Building X Lifecycle Twin tracks operational building performance via a “digital twin,” providing an augmented reality (AR) headset through which one can view equipment with information superimposed on the screen. Uponor  Uponor seeks to leverage the capital cost of heating systems to deliver heating and hot water. They make pipes and connectors and other technologies, including the AuqaPort, which improves water quality and energy savings in domestic hot water (DHW) applications. They seek to future-proof buildings by combining energy efficiency and comfort. Water recirculates and provides hot water on demand using 40% less piping. A “radiant roll-out mat” is preconfigured piping that can be rolled out to simplify installation.