10/02/2014

Hi Company Shift - Drake & Scull " Contract to carry out mechanical, electrical and plumbing works "

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Drake and Scull signs $87.46mn Saudi MEP deal

on Feb 5, 2014 



Dubai's Drake and Scull has won an $87.46mn (SAR 328mn) contract to carry out mechanical, electrical and plumbing works at King Saud University in Riyadh.

In a bourse statement the company revealed the deal will see them design, install, test and commission complete electro-mechanical works for three buildings at the university's endowment projects. It said work on the development will be completed by 2015. 

The news comes just days after Drake & Scull Qatar (DSI Qatar) won a contract worth 400mn riyals ($110mn) for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) work at the Mall of Qatar, which is now under construction near Doha.



Drake & Scull Qatar (DSI Qatar) has won a contract worth 400m riyals ($110m) for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) work at the Mall of Qatar, which is now under construction near Doha.




Under the terms of the agreement, DSI Qatar will install all electromechanical works on the three-storey mall which will feature a hypermarket, a multiplex, five department stores and at least 20 restaurants. In addition to the car parking accommodating 7000 cars, the mall will also have its own metro station.

Karem Akawi, area general manager, Drake & Scull Qatar, said: “The Mall of Qatar is a very prestigious project award for DSI and will build upon the rich experience we have in mega retail projects.

“Our engineering expertise is one of the central pillars of our success and will continue to be a vital factor for driving growth in Qatar during the crucial years leading up to the World Cup.

We anticipate positive development in the rail sector as we have cemented strategic alliances with leading international rail experts to address the challenges and needs of Qatar Rail."

“We also see untapped potential in the water and waste water sectors and we are well placed to leverage our patented European technology through our German subsidiary Passavant Roediger to lead the modernization of Qatar’s infrastructure.”

Work on the project is scheduled to start in the first quarter of next year and is slated for completion in June 2015. UrbanCon Trading and Development are the main contractors on this commercial development.

Earlier this year, Drake & Scull Qatar was awarded a QAR 304m ($84m) contract for a mixed-use real estate development project in Doha and a second residential project worth QAR 180m ($49m). 



DSI Qatar has also been associated with several prestigious projects since the early 2006 such as the Four Seasons Hotel, the Qtel Tower and the Doha Land project and has a healthy backlog and a history of consistent profitability. 

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04/02/2014

Hi Project Qatar Event Information!.


Hi Project Qatar Event Information!.


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Welcome to Project Qatar


Organized by IFP Group, the leading trade fair organizer in the Middle East, Project Qatar, the International Trade Construction, Building, Environmental Technology and Materials Exhibition, will be back for its 11th edition this year. 2013 marked the 10th anniversary of the event which hosted 2,100 local and international exhibitors from 50 countries spread across 62,000 sqm of indoor and outdoor exhibition space. Project Qatar is held concurrently with Qatar Stone Tech, The 3rd International Stone and Stone Technology Show / Heavy Max, the 11th International Exhibition for Heavy Machinery / Lighting-Tech Qatar / HVAC-Tech Qatar

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Qatar Stone-Tech:


Held concurrently with Project Qatar 2014, Qatar Stone-Tech, 3rd International Stone and Stone Technology Show, is organized in collaboration with Veronafiere, the organizer of Marmomacc, and Confindustria Marmomacchine, to showcase the best worldwide production techniques and innovative technologies, as well as the capabilities of natural stone and stone materials in architecture, design and construction.

Heavy Max:


The 11th International Exhibition for Heavy Machinery attracts a massive number of worldwide manufacturers and suppliers' leading brands. Heavy Max showcases the latest cutting-edge construction machinery, equipment, systems and materials and is an ideal platform to meet the demands of a billion-dollar-value construction market.



Lighting Tech:

Running alongside the annual Project Qatar exhibition, Lighting Tech Qatar 2014 is a lighting conference targeting designers, specifiers, construction professionals as well as government officials in Qatar. This timely event is brought to you as Qatar gears up for FIFA 2022's extensive infrastructure requirements whilst working towards achieving ambitious nation-wide sustainability standards in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.



HVAC Tech:

Running concurrently with the 11th annual edition of Project Qatar 2014, HVAC Tech Qatar will provide a specialized forum for the local Qatari, Gulf and regional market to address the latest opportunities and challenges in the HVAC and cooling industries and will showcase the latest technological solutions available, within the framework of local and regional market conditions and the developing regulatory environment.

Excellent Opportunities for HVAC industry

The Facts


US$200 billion will be spent on construction projects in Qatar over the next ten years
US$140 billion will be invested in transport infrastructure in Qatar over the next five years
US$40 billion are being invested on metro and railway projectsin Qatar which require ventilation and complete integration of monitoring and control systems
US$494 million is being invested in Lusail City Development Project, which will include long-stretch tunnels requiring ventilation


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18/01/2014

Hi HVAC News in Brief; Petra Engineering opens new $8m factory in KAEC

Hi HVAC News; Saudi Arabia

"KAEC's Industrial Valley"

Petra Engineering Industries Co., a Jordanian-based heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) firm, has celebrated the opening of its factory in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) on the outskirts of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Located in the first phase of KAEC’s industrial valley, the 42,000m² facility cost $8m (SAR 30m) to build and will employ 190 people.

The factory is Petra’s third such facility but its first outside the company’s base in Jordan where it has factories in Amman and Mafraq.

- "Samir Hamed, general manager of Petra Arabia, praised the KAEC factory and the progress achieved within the Economic City."

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14/01/2014

Hi News - "OSHA Adds New Chapter On NOISE to Technical Manual."

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- "OSHA just added and published  a new chapter addressing noise to the OSHA Technical Manual."

This new chapter provides technical information and guidance to help Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) evaluate Noise hazards in the workplace.

The content is based on currently available research publications, OSHA standards, and consensus standards.


Technical information

The chapter is divided into six main sections:



1- Introduction and background information about noise and noise regulations and an overview of noise controls.

2- Work site noise evaluations, including noise measurement equipment, noise evaluation procedures, and noise sampling.

3- Investigative guidelines (including methods for planning the investigation) and outlines a strategy for conducting noise evaluations.

4- Noise hazard abatement and control, including engineering and administrative controls, hearing protection, noise conservation programs, cost comparisons between noise hazard abatement options, and case studies.

5- References used to produce this chapter and resources for obtaining additional information.

6- Appendices provide a glossary of terms, sample calculations, and expanded discussion of certain topics introduced in the chapter.


What your sound levels mean…

We made links available click here to the OSHA Field Technical Manual PDF in March of 2012.

You might also want to grab a copy of the OSHA Employers Rights And Responsibilities Handbook by clicking here.

New Noise Chapter PDF click here. 

Web link to text and links click here. 

OSHA Inspection Fact Sheet click here. 




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Hi Green Tip #4: Hi Size and Select Fans Near Their Peak Total Efficiency.

Even the most efficient fan models can operate inefficiently if improperly sized.Fans selected close to their peak total efficiency (pTE) will use less energy. The 2012 International Green Construction Code requires selections within 10% of peak efficiency, and ASHRAE Standard 90.1,

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is considering language that would require a 15% allowable range. If a fan is selected to operate more than 15 point below its peak efficiency, it is probably undersized to result in the lowest purchase price (first cost). The smaller, less-expense fan will have to run much faster with higher levels of internal turbulence than its larger cousin to meet the required air flow, thus consuming a lot more energy.The cost difference to select a larger fan closer to peak operating efficiency is very small when compared to the energy saved.

Simple payback for 10% selections is usually less than one year. Smaller fans operating faster will also require more maintenance and earlier replacement. Smaller fans generate more noise as well.Below is a table showing the output from a fan manufacturer's sizing and selection program. All of the fans in the table would "do the job" of providing the required airflow at the required pressure.

The fan sizes range from 18-inches in diameter to 36-in. Notice that as the fan diameter increases, the fan speed decreases, as does the fan power (expressed as "brake horsepower"). The red region of the table indicates poor fan selection practice - none of these fans have an actual total efficiency (at the airflow and pressure required) within 15 points of peak total efficiency. The green region indicates proper fan selection process - all have an actual total efficiency within 15 points of peak total efficiency.

Note that the 30-in. diameter fan consumes roughly half the power of the 18-in. fan. The lowest cost fan shown is probably the 20-in. fan, with an efficiency of 49%, 29 points off the peak. If this fan runs 6,000 hours per year at a utility rate of 10 cents per kwh, it will cost $4,300 a year to operate. A more efficient selection might be the 24-in. fan because it is "Class I" and complies with both ASHRAE 90.1 and the Green code requirements. It has an actual efficiency of 69%, 10 points less than the peak efficiency of 79%. This fan would cost $3,100 to operate, which is probably more than the fan itself costs. A more efficient 30 inch selection is only 1 point from its peak efficiency of 83% and will consume only $2,600 per year, saving $500 a year relative to a 24-in. fan, and $1,700 a year over the lowest cost fan. Generally, the difference in initial cost of the most efficient fan selection is paid back in less than 5 years over more common less efficient alternatives. Perhaps this observation will bring it home.

Most fans consume more each year in energy cost than they are worth. So, when you buy a fan, think of it as a liability, not an asset. Your objective should be to make the liability placed on those who will pay future energy bills as low as possible. The leverage implicit in choosing a larger, more efficient fan is much greater than most people appreciate. And fans last a long time – 20 years plus – so choose wisely.The bottom line is this. Right-sizing a fan can yield energy savings and generate a lot of operating cost savings for the facility owner or occupants for many, many years.

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