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The CSA Awards 2020

Celebrate with us Date : 18th  June 2020 The Commissioning Specialists Association launched its industry-wide awards programme in 2015 to bring together the entire sector and celebrate the achievements of commissioning businesses, large and small. In June 2018, the fourth annual CSA Awards Gala Dinner and Ceremony moved to London and its move was heralded a huge success. Next year, the lavish gala awards dinner will take place on Thursday 18th June 2020 at The Tower Hotel in St. Katharine’s Dock, London, providing yet another excellent setting for networking with the industry’s best and brightest. 2020 Categories Project of the Year Product Innovation of the Year Commissioing Provider of the Year Commissioning Management Award Investment in Training Award Student of the Year Engineer of the Year Lifetime Contribution

Employee of Month

Employee of the month January 2020 Aneesh Kunjumon

Further to the Year End Party last December 2019, and as announced by Lee and Andy; Core Emirates has now launched “Employee of the Month” It’s a management appreciation and to merit the chosen “Employee of the Month” for their hard work, being a good team player and/or team leader, flexibility, support to the team and his workmates, building trust and continuous contribution to the company. We are pleased to announce the “January 2020 Employee of the Month” is being given to Mr. Aneesh Kunjumon for his admiration and hard work and continuously striving for more challenging role at site work.For those that don’t know Aneesh got married in January 2020, so now has to work harder ! You may collect your reward from “Mall Gift Card” on any MAF Shopping Mall in UAE; pls liaise with Susan to get the information for collection of your reward.

Abu Dhabi

150 Government buildings to be retrofitted in Abu Dhabi in 2020

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) unveiled the scheme having completed a pilot project covering eight sites. The Building Retrofit programme forms part of the emirate’s Demand Side Management and Energy Rationalisation Strategy 2030, which aims for a 22% reduction in energy consumption and a 32% reduction in water consumption over the next decade. Average energy savings of 38% has been recorded across the eight buildings. Mohamed Bin Jarsh Alfalasi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, said: “The Building Retrofit pilot project will pave the way for Abu Dhabi’s Super ESCO, which aims for achieving unprecedented levels of efficiency in the emirate. “These are part of our commitment to the DSM Strategy which will impact the future of sustainability in the emirate. The Super ESCO project is an ambitious drive to achieve energy efficiency using a new business model.” Already in the design phase, Abu Dhabi’s first Super ESCO has been created to lead retrofitting in 3,000 government buildings. It is estimated the project will save 2.7TW electricity and 9million cubic metres of water over the next decade. “This project has a two-pronged approach which aims to establish energy efficiency as well as create business opportunities and new jobs in the market,” added Bin Jarsh Alfalasi. “The Energy Efficiency Policy for government buildings is a step forward in the direction towards energy efficiency goals set by the DSM Strategy. “The Policy encourages government entities to lead by example by adopting habits and practices for efficient use of water and electricity. “As we strive to achieve sustainability, these are some of the steps which will lead to a better future.”

CSA

TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM – TM 1 STANDARD COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES

This Technical Memorandum is intended to explain the standard procedures for commissioning air and water systems: This TM can be used as a guideline for managing and implementing best practices for Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) for air and water distribution systems. Understanding the processes and procedures involved in commissioning is essential for all stakeholders of the project in order to effectively deliver functional HVAC systems. Available free to CSA members as a download from the CSA website or £24.00 to non-members. Contact the CSA office by phone: +44 (0) 1403 754 133 or email: office@csa.org.uk.

UAE

UAE new logo to represent for 50 years released

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, announced the new logo that will represent the UAE to the world, as part of its nation brand. Read More…

Top Construction 2019

The Middle East’s top construction contracts for November 2019

Core Emirates is proud to have a part of this iconic project providing CxA News Credits : ConstructionWeekOnline Arabtec, The Red Sea Development Company, and RTA all inked huge contract wins during November 2019 As most of us wind down for the end of the year, this is not the case for the Middle East’s construction sector as we witnessed multiple significant contract awards during November 2019. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Arabtec, and The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) all continuing to secure major contracts during the month, there was also noticeable activity from Omani contractors such as Galfar. Other firms such as Orascom, ADNOC, and India’s Larsen & Toubro also had a successful month in November 2019 for contract wins. The Middle East’s top construction contracts of November 2019 were: Eagle Hills awards MJM main works contract for Kalba Waterfront mall RTA inks contract to upgrade three Dubai metro stations India’s L&T wins EPC contract for Dhanbad water treatment plants Adipec 2019: Adnoc awards Bab field EPC contract, invests $490m Oman bus plant construction contract to be signed in November Arabtec wins $100m contract for Emaar Misr’s Greek Village Galfar wins $24m O&M contract for Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University Orascom records $1.8bn Middle East contract awards in 9M ending Sep’19 Nas, Airport Dimensions win Abu Dhabi’s Midfield Terminal contract TRSDC awards 77km of roads construction contract to Binyah Please note that this list is not a ranking. Read more…

CSA

CSA Newsletter – Winter 2019

The CSA GCC chapter is gathering momentum in the region with members successfully implementing recognized industry standards within the commissioning sector, with a record new members joining during 2019. This demonstrates commitment to providing clients with a professional service that differentiates the quality delivery expected in todays market. Core Emirates is proud to announce that both Ali Shad and Arnie Prudente now join others in the business, having been awarded their individual certification. To learn more about the CSA please click on the link.

Core Emirates

Core Emirates Christmas Get Together 2019

As always, it’s a busy time of year for the business with new projects starting over the last few weeks, however with the festive season upon us, this month’s update focuses on our staff. Firstly, a warm congratulations to our Managing Partner Lee Hewitt and family on the safe arrival of their 4th addition, Jaxon Hewitt, born on the 14th October. Jaxon was introduced to his extended Core Emirates family at our Xmas get together where the majority of staff were able to attend. The venue was the fantastic Jumeirah Golf Estates private suite catering for all families culinary requirements. Lee and Andy provided a brief overview for the year ahead before the festivities began. With cash prize “lucky dips”, colouring competitions for the kids, a professional magician and concluding with the obligatory putting competition, everyone had a great time in readiness for what 2020 has in store for us all. A special thanks to our wonder woman Susan for the organisation of the event which leaves us to wish all our staff, employers, associates and friends a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year in advance. Lee & Andy

CSA

Passing of Brian Townsend

” For those in the know, the recent passing of Brian Townsend on Sunday 15th September is a huge loss, not just to his immediate and extended family, but to the Commissioning industry as a whole. Our industry has lost an ambassadorial leader. Brian set up one of the UK’s very first Commissioning companies in 1976, End Systems. Following my apprenticeship elsewhere, I was employed by Brian in 1998, where I “cut my teeth” in the commissioning sector, working out of their Aldar House HQ. He was a hard task master, but the education that Brian prided himself upon has been passed down through every employee and many pillars of the community all started their careers under Brian’s leadership, moreover these ethics still remain today. You only have to look at the number of long term employees End Systems has retained, many of whom have over 30 years under their belt. Brian remained at the Helm for 43 years until his retirement in late 2017. His dedication to the Commissioning Specialists Association is unparalleled and as a Committee Member of the CSA’s GCC Chapter, I hereby salute you sir..” LEE HEWITT MANAGING PARTNER

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