Calling it the future of energy, George A Kenich, CEO of Anagenesis Ecosystems Innovations, makes a case for biomass energy and exemplifies how it can meet the region’s sustainable power demands.
Published: 2 Oct, 2016Until recently, though weighing heavily in its favour, the jury was still out on VRF technology as a serious contender in the region. That road hump has now been crossed. What has changed the narrative in the short interim? We read the signposts that signal the crossover, and the road ahead.
Published: 20 Sep, 2016Though BMS has been available in the market for many years, end-users continue to face obstacles that prevent them from fully reaping its benefits. One such obstacle, various stakeholders believe, is the industry-wide shortage of knowledgeable and skilled BMS operators. RMS has been proposed as a solution to overcome the problem, but is the region ready to deploy the technology?
Published: 17 Aug, 2016With its recently launched Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is planning to introduce social, political and economic reforms, aimed at reducing its dependence on oil, diversifying its economy and establishing the country as a global investment powerhouse. In light of one of the Middle East’s biggest markets announcing such sweeping and ambitious reforms, what could the future hold for the region’s construction and HVACR industries?
Published: 19 Jul, 2016The first-ever Annual Middle East HVAC Fire Safety Conference, produced by CPI Industry, the publishers of Climate Control Middle East, and held on May 9 in Dubai, UAE, was a converging point for manufacturers, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders in the HVAC and fire safety sectors. The avowed objective of the conference was to address key fire safety issues, with a strong HVAC slant. Moderated by Shamim Rashid- Sumar, the President of the UAE International Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and the Director of Business Development for the Middle East & Project Manager at Jensen Hughes, the conference saw participants and delegates engage in informative and insightful discussions and debates on a variety of topics, including fire safety codes and standards, as well as new and existing fire protection equipment and technologies. We bring you the highlights in images…
Published: 30 Jun, 2016With standards on performance, energy efficiency and safety regulations growing more stringent, HVAC industry insiders are reporting an increase in market interest in third-party testing. There are, however, allegations that some manufacturers and suppliers are either faking or misrepresenting certifications. In light of such claims, we ask: How reliable are third-party certification marks? How can the issue of spurious certification be tackled? And what can be done to stop their misuse?
Published: 20 Jun, 2016H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, in an article written against the backdrop of announcing Dubai Solar Show, to be held from October 4 to 6, has underscored the potential of solar energy. We bring you the excerpts…
Published: 29 May, 2016VRF systems can do much better once they become more economically viable, say consultants.
Published: 29 Mar, 2016With more regulations being introduced in the region to address energy-efficiency needs, as well as health concerns related to Indoor Air Quality, the paints industry is reporting a growing demand from the market for products that offer more than mere aesthetic appeal.
Published: 14 Feb, 2016
Air quality inside buildings is a matter of concern in the GCC region, especially since people spend considerable amount of time indoors. While factors like energy efficiency and IEQ have a bearing on indoor atmosphere, industry experts debate about what sort of leadership, solutions and ideas ought to drive the equation.
Published: 14 Feb, 2016
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