Features

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.

Posted: December 4, 2018

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?

Posted: October 11, 2018

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.

Posted: October 10, 2018

Part 1 looked at questionable trading practices in the market, from misrepresentation of certifications and approvals to the sale and distribution of counterfeit products. In this, the second part, Hannah Jo Uy looks at how the current business environment contributes to a price-centric mindset, which further aggravates the situation; the public sector’s role in ensuring stronger vigilance across the supply chain, and the consequences inauthentic products pose from a socio-economic standpoint…

Posted: September 10, 2018

From misrepresentation of certifications and manipulation of paperwork to the blatant distribution of counterfeit products, Hannah Jo Uy of Climate Control Middle East looks at the broad spectrum of bad trading practices across the HVACR sector and its chilling consequences in this two-part report...

Posted: August 6, 2018

Is Additive Manufacturing (AM) the next big disruptive innovation in the construction industry, or is it simply a fad that is perhaps likely to be dismissed as futuristic? Is the HVACR market ready to accommodate 3D printing in mainstream manufacturing or will historic investment in traditional facilities serve as a bottleneck? Lastly, will a market’s reluctance to acknowledge its evolution stunt its growth, or could it risk evolving regardless, unregulated and untamed? Hannah Jo Uy has the story…

Posted: June 10, 2018

Fire safety regulations are at the heart of a successful and safe society, yet they are rendered useless if they are not enforced. Are regulations too rigid? Are they progressive enough? What are the ramifications? Stakeholders share their views with Benwen Lopez of Climate Control Middle East.

Posted: May 17, 2018

How are robotics and artificial intelligence shaping the HVAC industry? What are the implications?

Posted: March 17, 2018

District Cooling has undoubtedly gained much ground in the middle east region, compared to other parts of the globe. However, the technical language surrounding the topic remains largely foreign to tenants bearing the cost. Has inadequate communication fuelled a certain lack of trust towards the system? What’s the word on the street among end-users? Hannah Jo Uy of Climate Control Middle East has the story...

Posted: February 15, 2018

The New Craft of Coaching, opens the mind to the rich harvest for the taking if only young professionals were willing to embrace an elaborate and patient approach of apprenticeship under masters of the craft.

Posted: January 21, 2018