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40 • JANUARY 2015 • WORLD FENCE NEWS EMX introduces DOS technology in its ULTRALOOP loop detector CLEVELAND — The ULTRALOOP™ Multi-Voltage Vehi- cle Loop Detector from EMX Indus- tries combines small size with 9V DC to 240V AC input range. The ULT- MVP loop detector model has the new DETECT-ON-STOP™ (DOS) feature, which al- lows detection only when a vehicle has come to a complete stop on the loop. This exclusive feature is unique to EMX, and is a ma- jor advantage if you want to ignore cross traffi c in tight spaces, the company said. Features of the unit include: • Easy set-up and installation by selecting the correct sensitivity on the ULTRAMETER™ sensitivity display. • Easy identifi cation of interfer- ence problems using the Cross Talk and RFI interference display. • Fits into small operator hous- ings, saving space. • 10 sensitivity settings – gives the user the ability to select the best sen- sitivity level. • Low current draw – it is a green product. • Ignores cross traffi c in tight spaces with DETECT-ON-STOP. • ULTRAMETER display indi- cates the appropriate sensitivity set- ting for the vehicle positioned on the loop. • Ten sensitivity adjustments. • Four frequency settings. • Automatic sensitivity boost (ASB), delay, fail-safe/fail-secure and infi nite or normal (5 min.) presence. • Small size: 73 x 38 x 78mm. • Output 1: Relay contact outputs indicating vehicle presence. • Output 2: Additional set of out- put contacts for loop fault or pulse on entry /pulse on exit, or the new EMX feature, DETECT-ON-STOP. • DETECT-ON-STOP allows de- tection only when a vehicle has come to a complete stop on the loop. For more information, visit the web site at www.emxinc.com. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dodge Data & Analytics has released its 2015 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2015 will rise 9% to $612 billion, a larger gain than the 5% increase to $564 billion esti- mated for 2014. The construction expansion should become more broad-based in 2015, with support coming from more sectors than was often the case in recent years, said Robert Murray, chief economist and vice-president for Dodge Data & Analytics. The economic environment going forward carries several positives that will help to further lift total construc- tion starts. Financing for construction projects is becoming more available, refl ecting some easing of bank lend- ing standards, a greater focus on real estate development by the investment community, and more construction bond measures getting passed. While federal funding for construction pro- grams is still constrained, states are now picking up some of the slack. Interest rates for the near term should stay low, and market fundamentals (occupancies and rents) for commer- cial building and multifamily housing continue to strengthen. Based on research of specifi c construction market sectors, the 2015 Dodge Construction Outlook details the forecast as follows: • Commercial building will in- crease 15%, slightly faster than the 14% gain estimated for 2014. Offi ce construction has assumed a leading role in the commercial building up- turn, aided by expanding private de- velopment as well as healthy construc- tion activity related to technology and fi nance fi rms. Hotel and warehouse construction should also strengthen, although the pickup for stores is more tenuous. • Institutional building will ad- vance 9%, continuing the moderate upward trend that was established during 2014. The educational building category is now seeing an increasing amount of K-12 school construction, aided by the fi nancing made available by the passage of recent construction bond measures. Healthcare facilities are expected to show some improvement relative to diminished activity in 2014. • Single family housing will rise 15% in dollars, corresponding to an 11% increase in units to 700,000 (Dodge basis). It's expected that ac- cess to home mortgage loans will be expanded, lifting housing demand. 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