< Previous SUPPLIER NEWS www.fm-middleeast.com 40 July 2020 POWER Power management company Eaton is helping building owners and site managers adhere to physical distancing and building safety guidelines with its CrystalWay physical distancing pictograms. Emergency lighting is a lifeline in hazardous situations. It enables the safe, prompt and efficient evacuation of spaces and buildings, but the role of exit sign luminaires may not always be showing the escape route. An effective emergency lighting system also delivers information, such as helping people locate safety equipment plus refuge and assembly points. The CrystalWay physical distancing pictograms utilises Eaton’s expertise in emergency lighting, such as high luminance for optimal recognition, to AIR CONDITIONING Taqeef, the region’s air conditioning (AC) solutions company, has launched the UAE’s first specialist AC e-shop which provides 100% contactless sales support from technical advice to installation. Designed to fill a gap in the market for bespoke ‘virtual specification’ for residential ACs, the shop features an automated tonnage calculator to ensure consumers get the same level of desert cooling expertise whether in-store or online. Online shopping in the region has spiked since movement restrictions, with 57% of UAE shoppers admitting to increasing their online purchases and the Dubai Future Foundation reporting that The CrystalWay physical distancing pictograms utilises Eaton’s expertise in emergency lighting, such as high luminance for optimal recognition Eaton launches physical distancing pictograms for building owners The launch of new e-shop allows for 100% contactless delivery and installation of air- conditioning units, a fi rst-of-its-kind in the industry Taqeef releases new e-shop to address cooling needs in the UAE provide clear visible signage to educate building occupants and support the implementation of local physical distancing guidelines. The solution is available as pictogram only or as a complete product, including a backlit LED sign – based on the CrystalWay emergency lighting product - with 1m, 1.5m and 2m pictograms inside the box (to cater for international markets). The fixture can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Eaton is aware of the impact of the coronavirus and realises that companies can make an important contribution when putting people safety first, therefore all profits from the sale of the physical distancing pictogram products in 2020 will be donated to local charitable causes. the UAE’s e-commerce industry is set to account for AED12bn of the country’s GDP by 2023. To meet this demand, Taqeef created an online channel designed to replicate their showroom experience. Taqeef CEO Tariq Al Ghussein explains: “Movement restrictions and people preferring to shop from the safety of their homes mean many consumers have turned to alternative and digital retail channels. “Our e-shop gives customers a personal touch, with all the ease of an online shop. There’s an interactive digital tool for specification, plus there’s a hotline to our sales team, who can talk the customer through their options in real time.” Next-day delivery and professional installation by a team of qualified AC technicians is also available for customers, with the team implementing contactless delivery and installation and adhering to strict protocols including protective equipment and on-site sanitation. The delivery vehicles are also regularly disinfected to ensure the utmost safety while installing the ACs. Eaton’s CrystalWay emergency lighting product. Taqeef CEO Tariq Al Ghussein. FM_1507_40_Supplier News_11312738.indd 4029/06/2020 11:48:04 AMSUPPLIER NEWS www.fm-middleeast.com July 2020 41 AIR CONDITIONING LG Electronics (LG) launched its new Round Cassette air conditioner for businesses in the gulf region. LG’s research has indicated that when an HVAC solution is typically designed, performance can often be sacrificed to meet aesthetic demands, or vice versa. With a mission to ensure unrivalled comfort, reliability and design, LG has ushered in its latest innovation, designed to complement spaces with high or exposed ceilings. The Round Cassette design is particularly well- suited for cafes, restaurants, museums, high-end department stores and hotels, which pride themselves on style, but also wish to offer their customers greater comfort. According to an analysis of the most frequently used design terms in 2018 by Airbnb Plus hosts, (the company’s high-end tier), ‘high-ceilings’ was the most popular term used to describe a luxurious interior design. With ceiling displays playing a crucial role in interior design, business owners pay great attention to choosing the right type of air conditioning system, which will match, rather than clash with the environment. A ceiling-mounted cassette AC, if designed well, can form an integral part of interior decoration. LG’s new Round Cassette air conditioner seeks to meet this objective and has been recognized with a Red Dot Design Award for its uniqueness. The LG Round Cassette outclasses competing products, not only in terms of design, but also performance. Conventional round cassette type indoor units implement 3 separate air outlets which disperse air in 3 directions and create blind spots. The LG Round Cassette on the other hand, minimizes the junctions in the circular vent for a thoroughly distributed airflow, free of blind spots. The Round Cassette’s height is 330cm, approximately 15% less than that of conventional models. CAFM FSI Middle East, the region’s facilities management solutions software provider, has launched its latest product called Contractor, which enables its customers to keep employees and their supply chain safe and compliant through COVID -19. Contractor from FSI extends the enterprise capabilities of the Concept Evolution CAFM/IWMS solution to enforce the safe management of contractor resources into client’s premises. The pre-qualification compliance mechanism ensures that clients capture the relevant information at each stage of the contract lifecycle. The enforcement of pre-approved documentation such as a suppliers COVID-19 policy ensures that companies visiting customers buildings have put necessary safeguards in place for their employees. As work is allocated to suppliers, clients can be reassured the resources they assign have the relevant skills to do the task safely and without any health risks. Every visit is controlled with a configurable induction process where a self-assessment health check survey is done by the visiting resource to confirm that they are fit and healthy before gaining approval to commence work. On-site sign-in and a comprehensive permit to work system captures proof of attendance and makes certain contractors are fully briefed on their activities, whist highlighting the importance of adherence to correct PPE and hazard awareness. Costly return visits are then eliminated with real-time verification that the work has been successfully completed, thereby minimising unnecessary exposure and contact to customers. LG’s research has indicated that when an HVAC solution is typically designed, performance can often be sacrifi ced to meet aesthetic demands, or vice versa Contractor from FSI extends the enterprise capabilities of the Concept Evolution CAFM/ IWMS solution LG launches new Round Cassett e air conditioner for gulf businesses FSI Middle East’s ‘Contractor’ to help manage compliance during COVID-19 LG’s Round Cassette AC. Contractorenables its customers to keep employees safe. FM_1507_41_Supplier News_11313277.indd 4129/06/2020 11:48:34 AM 5 MINUTES WITH... 42 July 2020 What does your role involve? My role involves monitoring the cost, schedules & technical performance at an operation level, while at a strategical level it is to devise project planning, organising resources and implementing the plans on ground by using the integrated works with logistics, procurement, human resources for the success of project & profitability optimisation. THIS MONTH: ZOHAIB AZHAR, OPERATIONS MANAGER, FARNEK What do you love most about your job? I enjoy being proactive all the time in my job which is fundamental requirement in FM field where something unexpected happened on daily basis, it provides me opportunity to resolve problems and self-accomplishment of completing issues. FMME delves below corporate strategy to understand what makes the region’s FM professionals tick 3.00 What is the most challenging aspect of your job? Everyday FM industry has new challenges and it’s very unpredictable. The most challenging aspect is to convert client expectations into reality, which involves so many internal and external stakeholders. The better integration and timely identification of roles and responsibility of team is key to win over the challenge. 1.45 What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to read about BIM (Building Information Mod- eling) & have joined BIM1 channel. It’s a new innova- tion in real estate market and will have significant impact on FM industry to decrease cost & management of whole life cycle cost of assets. 4.45 What is the most memorable project and why? Mashreq Bank was the most memorable project; it has 43 branches which covers all 7 emirates with over 1,000+ parent HVAC Assets Management. Customer engagement at different levels was a great source of development, this has provided valuable customer feedbacks which helped me to optimise the operation in such a way that customer can focus on its core business. 2.05 0.00 Where do you see the FM industry in 5 years? UAE & Dubai in particular being the commercial hub of GCC has projected growth to reach $27bn by 2025. The built environment is almost at its maturity stage and the need to manage these projects is growing exponentially, which is an indication to attract FM professionals. 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