Tag: Technical article

From Voices to Solutions – The LINEAR Idea Channel Takes the Next Leap Forward

Over 190 suggestions from the community have already been successfully integrated into LINEAR Solutions. At the same time, more than 300 suggestions are currently available for public voting on the Idea Channel – actively discussed, further developed, and prioritized together. In short: Our Idea…

From the room data sheet to the pipe route concept

Even in the early design stages, piping, shafts and ventilation systems determine costs and effort. BIM-based routing concepts enable automatic dimensioning, variant analysis and seamless coordination with the architectural design. Learn more in this article about how to implement your MEP project…

The digital Room Data Sheet: Definition, Benefits and Applications

The digital room data sheet is evolving from what used to be an "appendix" consisting of static lists into a comprehensive information model and management tool that structurally links requirements, planning, and subsequent use. It ensures transparency, particularly in the design and planning…

REHAU: Bright Times for Designing the District Heating Networks of Tomorrow

A look at the already completed municipal heat plan of cities and municipalities shows that in the coming years, a large number of new and diverse (local) district heating networks will be created in order to decarbonize the heat supply in Germany with economical solutions. The designing of these…

The LINEAR Ventilation Workflow

The new features in the latest versions of the LINEAR Solutions have brought significant improvements to the workflow in many areas. We have already presented some of these in several technical articles and in our “What's New.” In this blog article, we want to demonstrate how to use the new features…

Generational Change at LINEAR – a new Team for our Future

LINEAR GmbH is setting the course for the future: As of July 1, 2025, the management of our software company has been expanded as part of the generational change. Our founder and previous managing partner Manfred Waluga is retiring from the operational business. He will remain with us in an advisory…

Women in the MEP industry: Paving the way for the future

While revising a video script that I’ll later translate, one word catches my eye: “MEP designer” It makes me wonder—who actually uses our software solutions? Who reads my translations? Who are these people we always refer to as our “customers”?  I catch myself picturing mostly men, sitting in front…

Digital upgrade: Successful MEP transformation

The digital transformation is already in full swing, demanding clear answers to complex questions. Especially in the construction industry—where innovation meets tradition — companies must tackle challenges without losing sight of their primary goal: increasing efficiency and quality through…