O&M professionals often deal with the unknown due to limited visibility in their current tools, hence the need for the right approach in their software tools to get a larger picture and overcome their day-to-day challenges, says Prabhu Ramachandran.
Added: Jan 11, 2022 | By CCME Content Team
While it is agreed that the HVACR industry attends to mission-critical needs of society, why is it lagging behind in attracting talent? And why is it falling short in typical HR-related KPIs? Surendar Balakrishnan of Climate Control Middle East has the story…
Added: Jul 10, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
Where does the industry stand when it comes to the adoption of smart technologies in facilities management (FM)? Given the reported tangible and intangible benefits of digital solutions, what are the main bottlenecks that building owners face when it comes to investing in smart FM, and how can the industry overcome them to improve energy efficiency and IEQ? Hannah Jo Uy has the story…
Added: Apr 13, 2021 | By Hannah Jo Uy
Harvard MD says current building investment neglects the powerful influence of indoor pollutants
Added: Nov 14, 2018 | By Hannah Jo Uy
While building management systems have been widely deployed, industry insiders suggest it’s a long road ahead for their full potential to be realised. Benwen Lopez of Climate Control Middle East has the story…
Added: Jun 11, 2018 | By Benwen Lopez
Industry insiders say that while there has been significant market penetration of smart building technology in the GCC region, the ride ahead is a bumpy one, owing to a plethora of complexities
Added: Jul 18, 2017 | By Benwen Lopez
David W Budzinski, Vice President - Indirect Channels & Distribution, MEA at Johnson Controls, talks to B Surendar, Editor, Climate Control Middle East, on the company’s present and future vision, and its commitment to providing energy-efficient products and solutions for the GCC region.
Added: Mar 19, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
Representatives from the healthcare, hospitality and education sectors explored in detail the link between indoor environmental quality and the health of building occupants at the 4th edition of the World IEQ Forum.
Added: Feb 6, 2017 | By Fatima de la Cerna
Pointing out that smart control programs deployed via BMS deliver superior VAV performance and efficiency, Vijay Kumar adopts a hands-on approach to make a case for pressure-independent VAV.
Added: Sep 27, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Underlining that innovative solutions will help save energy and the environment in the long run, Dr Mohanad Alshaikh says that energy efficiency in all forms is vital to achieve Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, in which all companies need to be stakeholders.
Added: Sep 19, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Though 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?
Added: Aug 17, 2016 | By Fatima de la Cerna
Company says new Liebert SRC mini-split system can be monitored remotely through building management systems (BMS)
Added: Aug 16, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
AESG said that it is currently working to help the project secure LEED certification
Added: Jun 8, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Looking at IoT through the automation and controls lens, Vijay Kumar of Cylon makes a compelling case for adopting it in the MEP industry. He believes that we’ll miss the bus if we’re not quick to appreciate the power of IoT in the way the industry is poised to evolve.
Added: May 25, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Integrating BMS with chillers remains a challenge
Added: Apr 26, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
The region needs to address the issues of cost, legislation and building management systems, say experts
Added: Apr 24, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Can the hospitality industry achieve energy savings without compromising on guest experience? Saying that it’s doable, Denis Sorin and Aamir Riaz of Dur Hospitality share details of how their Saudi Arabia-based company has taken initiatives to meet the twin targets.
Added: Mar 17, 2016 | By Fatima de la Cerna
