DIRTT Unveils Major ICE® Software Update That Transforms User Experience and Project Management

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 6, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (“DIRTT” or the “Company”) (TSX: DRT; OTC: DRTTF), a leader in industrial construction, today announced the release of ICE Manager, the most significant update to its industry-leading software platform to date.

This software update introduces two key components: the new ICE Manager and Design Editor application, both designed to revolutionize user engagement with the ICE platform. These enhancements streamline the update process and enable continuous delivery of value, positioning DIRTT partners and customers at the forefront of industrialized building technology.

“The release of ICE Manager is an incredibly exciting milestone. This modernization of ICE software will ensure that it remains the best specification and configuration software available to manufacturers,” said James Mulawyshyn, SVP Technology.

ICE Manager key features:

• Seamless updates: ICE Manager automates updates, eliminating the need for manual downloads and installations, ensuring an uninterrupted workflow.
• Improved project management: Users can manage multiple versions of ICE, providing greater flexibility and control over project scheduling.
• Frequent, high-value updates: The system supports smaller, more frequent updates, allowing DIRTT to deliver new products, features, and improvements as soon as they are ready.

Nick Friez, Digitalization Lead at ProjectWorks®free design and pre-construction service from Armstrong World Industries, commented on the user-friendly nature of the new system: “ICE Manager is excellent for the end user and administrator organizing all installations for their organization and team. Overall, ICE Manager is clear, intuitive and incredibly simple.”

ICE was originally developed to improve conventional construction by effectively communicating design and construction outcomes to clients, architects, designers and contractors. DIRTT’s patented ICE Manager technology elevates this experience by enabling stakeholders to share a virtual view of their space in the cloud, collaborate from multiple locations and make real-time design decisions with immediate feedback on design, space utilization and pricing. The company invites all stakeholders to explore these improved capabilities as DIRTT continues to lead in innovation and efficiency.

About DIRTT
DIRTT is a leader in industrial construction. DIRTT’s system of physical products and digital tools enables organizations, together with construction and design leaders, to build efficient, adaptable indoor environments. Operating in the workplace, healthcare, education and public sector markets, DIRTT’s system provides complete design freedom and greater certainty of cost, schedule and outcomes. DIRTT’s interior construction solutions are designed to be highly flexible and adaptable, allowing organizations to easily reconfigure spaces as their needs evolve. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, Canada, DIRTT is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “DRT.”

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