From a new entrant in the arena to a viable option, District Cooling has come a long way in Qatar, with many players vying for a bigger share of the country’s mega-project pie, while remaining cost- and energy-efficient. B Surendar speaks to Robert Miller, Technical Specialist District Cooling, Design Department, Marafeq Qatar, on a wide range of issues emanating from this scenario.
Posted: July 10, 2016
With 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?
Posted: June 20, 2016
As hospital rankings are determined by structures, processes and outcomes, a flawed MEP design can adversely affect a facility, says Syed Mahmood Akhter
Posted: June 19, 2016
Michael Jorde and Prakash Chablani, International Marketing Manager of Harp International and Managing Director of Unigulf Development, respectively, discuss the reasons behind the continued prevalence of counterfeiting in the refrigerant sector, the safety hazards it poses to the end-users and the different measures the public and private sectors can take to curb the practice.
Posted: June 19, 2016
The biggest PAC (packaged air conditioning) market, Asia-Pacific, accounting 61% of the world market by volume, declined by five per cent, says the study
Posted: June 12, 2016
Event focused on outcomes of Paris Agreement and its impact on PPP in UAE
Posted: May 30, 2016
H.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…
Posted: May 29, 2016
Company has also revealed that eight of its employees recently received a cleaning certification from British Institute of Cleaning Services
Posted: May 24, 2016
The Awards to be rebranded as MENA Green Building Awards from 2017
Posted: May 22, 2016
With market demand for affordable housing projects reportedly on the rise, there is a perceived need for reasonably priced cooling solutions. But what exactly makes an HVAC system affordable? Is equipment selection a simple matter of looking at the initial cost, or should other considerations, like OPEX and energy efficiency be factored in?
Posted: May 17, 2016