Building confidence from within

Representatives from the HVAC industry analyse the retrofit equipment sub-industry, in terms of market size, project performance and equipment quality

Streamlining efficiency

In view of Ras Al Khaimah’s target of ensuring 30% energy savings by 2040, the emirate’s Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office (Reem) believes that through the implementation of simplified regulations, efficiency need not be complicated.

Energy targets reshaping the built-environment

With Italy playing an active role in the European Union’s decarbonisation strategy, energy-efficiency directives have begun to reshape the built-environment of a country celebrated for its historic building stock. Andrea Guderzo, General Manager, Clivet Mideast, discusses the opportunities in the country’s retrofit market as well as how the palpable shift in the population’s mindset is towards energy-efficient real estate

Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

An uncompromising stance

How is Italy’s hard-lined approach in compliance with the F-Gas regulation driving innovation among HVACR manufacturers, eager to reinforce their competitive advantage within the EU member state’s increasingly strict market conditions? Hannah Jo Uy has the story…

Mind the gap!

Is a lackadaisical approach to designing and operating cold stores and transport refrigeration equipment a threat to food safety? What initiatives have been implemented to address the gaps in the cold chain and what more remains to be done? Hannah Jo Uy draws key insights from discussions during the 9th edition of Food Chain (the Middle East Food Safety and Cold Chain Conference)…

Priming for 2020

What is the general sentiment among regional and international HVACR players on how the upcoming World Expo 2020 is shaping the UAE market? Widely considered an ideal stage for showcasing innovative and energy-efficient products, will the event signal a shift in the industry mindset towards the adoption of more sustainable solutions with a long-term view? Hannah Jo Uy investigates…

Making the links strong

Surendar Balakrishnan, Editor, Climate Control Middle East on October 31, chaired a session on cold chain during the 12th International Food Safety Conference held from October 29 to 31, in Dubai. Hannah Jo Uy covered the discussion, which revolved around transport refrigeration and cold storage facilities…

Retrofits: Broadening the scope of thought

With an earnest attempt on the part of the UAE government to decrease the rate of energy consumption in the country, stakeholders give their take on the factors that drive the retrofit market.

Fishing for rewards

With a huge portion of the seafood in Dubai coming from Oman, what checks are in place in the cold chain to ensure the quality of fish making their way to our table?

Chasing the blockchain revolution

With special attention to the HVACR sector, the story unravels the myths surrounding blockchain technology and attempts to gauge industry perception and the success of existing platforms, which use this technology.