Reports

Expecting the Gulf air conditioning market to fully embrace VRF technology in the coming years, SKM launches two new product lines.

Posted: February 15, 2016

With 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.

Posted: February 14, 2016

Food wastage does not garner as much attention as climate change does, which is quite a tragic situation, writes B Surendar.

Posted: January 12, 2016

Air-distribution systems, such as grilles and diffusers, are elements that not merely enhance the design aesthetics of a room but also affect indoor air comfort and, more importantly, influence the health of occupants in a building. In the backdrop of future mega events like EXPO 2020 and 2022 FIFA World Cup, industry experts voice their views on the critical role played by air-distribution systems. Rajiv Pillai has the story…

Posted: September 6, 2015

With the price of oil showing signs of declining further, the IMF foresees the UAE as posting its first fiscal deficit in six years. Considering the havoc the economic woes of 2009 caused, do the HVAC and construction industries have reason to worry? Experts say the outlook is dim but not dark.

Posted: September 6, 2015

Day 2 of the 8th edition of The Climate Control Conference, held on June 15 and 16 at the Meydan in Dubai, once again saw representatives from government and stakeholders from the construction and HVAC industries engaged in discussions. They deliberated, argued and presented compelling evidence in a bid to identify a roadmap for a […]

Posted: September 6, 2015

With numerous new technologies in air conditioning now available, the question that needs to be addressed is whether the VRF sector can continue to thrive in the Middle East market. Rajiv Pillai finds out where VRF systems stand and where they are heading. Energy security in the Middle East has always been a matter of […]

Posted: September 6, 2015

Energy thief… ignored even as the ME region loses billions of dollars a year

Posted: September 6, 2015

In part I of this series, Christopher LaBorde reviewed how the global HVAC industry was poised for real change. In part II, he addresses reasons why the UAE is the perfect location for transformational HVAC leadership.

Posted: August 5, 2015

The piracy industry is booming, with the HVACR sector incurring losses worth billions of dollars. Despite stringent action taken against various rogue dealers in the form of raids and hefty fines, the battle against counterfeit trade is far from won. Industry insiders shed light on the thriving menace.

Posted: August 4, 2015