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Mid-East Temporary Power and Cooling Market Projections 2019-2023
Johnson Control Appionts Visal Leng as VP & President, Building Solutions, APAC
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ith higher demand in HVACR comes higher cost and consumption these systems generate. As reported by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), HVACR systems constitute more than half of the country’s energy cost, amounting to around 50 to 60 percent and consuming billion dollars of this cost per year. To save on money and energy, households are encouraged to optimize their HVACR consumptions and practice energy efficiency every time the systems are in use. Ensuring that their temperature control systems are performing at its optimal capacity can save the world more energy and the household more money. There are several ways of achieving a higher HVACR efficiency and some of them are already a trend in the industry. While most private businesses are adopting smart devices for security, automation in the home is also becoming a thing. With smart devices monitoring the HVACR systems, homeowners are more confident that they are saving energy even without having to actually supervise said system themselves. They have more power over their appliances and can even control them remotely. Talk about saving money on the go. Regular maintenance of 4
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HVACR systems also accounts for a maximized HVACR capacity. With clean air filters and frequently maintained parts, the system achieves higher efficiency since it is well taken care of. Complications and other damages are also prevented thus saving more money on expensive repairs. Higher energy efficiency does not only depend on the system itself. The vicinity it is conditioning may also affect its performance. Insulating the building and the pipes and ducts that are used may greatly help increase the efficiency of your system. While these do enhance the system’s performance, it is also best to save on overall
energy inside the home by turning off any unused appliances that can contribute to the heat and energy consumption of the household.
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32 Mid-East Temporary Power and Cooling Market Projections 2019-2023
36 Johnson Control Appionts Visal Leng as VP & President, Building Solutions, APAC
38 Ingersoll Rand Achieves 2020 Energy Efficiency Goal and Advances Climate Commitment with Renewable Energy 6
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This Rechargeable Stand Fan is a Cost-Effective Cooling Solution in the Philippines With summer almost around the corner, portable air coolers are now taking the spotlight. Here’s everything you need to know and more why they are a definite buy this coming season.
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bout a third of the total energy consumed by the average home is solely dedicated to air conditioning. In fact, Filipinos are addicted to aircon, using them even during the cold months of the year. And while this surely brings more comfort to the occupants especially during the merciless heat wave of the long summer days, it can also wreak havoc on their monthly electricity bills. It is a no-brainer how the regular use of aircon is already consuming a large portion of your bill. What more for an aircon open 24/7 during the hot days? But have you asked yourselves this: does it need to be that expensive to feel comfy at home this summer season? Here are a few other reasons why switching to TOSOT Rechargeable Stand Fan will be the greatest decision you will ever make this summer.
It Lessens Your Monthly Bills While one fan may not be enough to suit your cooling needs when the temperature 8
starts spiking up, did you know that you can buy around five to six floor fans for the price of a single window type air conditioning unit? Of course, this may only be an approximate as the actual prices can vary,
but having six well-placed fans in a room can actually provide the same comfort an aircon can bring, and for a much lesser cost! A regular electric fan in the Philippines has an estimated
cost per hour of about Php0.50 to Php0.70 in contrast with the Php2.00 to Php7.00 of the typical aircon used in Filipino homes. Doing the math, six stand fans with an estimated cost per hour of Php0.70 can only amount to a total of Php4.20, far lesser than the maximum estimated cost per hour for aircon. This approximate may still vary depending on the speed settings and wattage output of your fans, but the difference between the costs of fans and aircon is still significantly greater.
It is Energy-efficient As reported by the Saving Electricity website, the hourly consumption of a medium-sized window type aircon is about 900 watts while a floor fan only consumes nearly 100 watts per hour. The smallest aircon does consume less energy (with about 750 watts per hour) but is still a significant burden in the electricity nonetheless. Newer fans, on the other hand, are manufactured for around 60 watts consumption only. Inverter type ones are less eaters at about 30 watts consumption. With this fact alone, fans are obviously the better choice in terms of energy efficiency, with it being more than 10 times energy-efficient than typical aircon in the market.
It Is Environmentfriendly If you’re an environmental steward, fans are, of course, the crowd favorite. While the modern-day aircon did evolve to exclude harmful and toxic refrigerants in their systems, they can still affect the environment just by simply running all day long. Since most of the
electricity produced comes from carbon-rich coal, it is a great thing that fans are less electricity-eaters than aircon.
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Why try TOSOT? While the above benefits may already be enough to make you switch to the fan side, this TOSOT rechargeable fan offers you even more. Manufactured with high quality and powerful cooling performance, TOSOT rechargeable fans comes with high efficiency and energy saving capabilities perfect to cool Filipino homes this summer. It comes with a built-in Lithium battery with a five-hour capacity that is suitable for places with frequent power interruptions throughout the year. Its adjustable height and stepless speed adjustments give more freedom and flexibility to the users. Aside from its elegant stylish design, the stand fan is manufactured with a double mesh safety grill, a 360 waterproof protection, and the all-new generation ultra-slim fan head, making it both safe and attractive at the same time. Users will also love the handy infrared remote control that comes with the unit, together with its other features such as silent operation, soft and gentle wind blow, eight-hour timer, and its DC inverter motor that is known to consume even lesser electricity than AC motors. Surely, we can never let go of air-conditioning units in our homes. But with the savings and benefits that come with TOSOT Rechargeable Stand Fan is undoubtedly your best bet for a 10
cheaper yet equally refreshing solution to beat this summer’s heat. To find out the best rechargeable stand fan for your home, office or party event venue, visit TOSOT showroom located at 2162 FB Harrison St., San Jose, Pasay City, Philippines or call +632-8330000 to book an appointment. You may also visit their website (click here) to get more information about the best stand fan in the Philippines.
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PH Elected Officials Must Have This Lighting System During Election Filipino Politicians Should Have At least One Pelican RALS
It’s a privilege for the Filipino people to choose the country’s leader. This 2019, we will once again practice our right to vote. Everyone is involved which is apparent on social media where most people share their views and opinions. Even those who are loitering in the streets talk about their favorite candidates. Sunday drinking sprees also become an avenue to share views and exchange ideas about a particular candidate’s platform. Yes, Filipinos are very much 12
concerned about the future of our nation. Each one wants to make sure that their vote will not be wasted on the wrong candidate. But what worries most of them is the possible cheating which may mean that their votes intended for their candidate might go to another politician whom they do not like. Aside from that, politicians and voters alike are anxious about what may transpire during the election day. It’s not just the result that worries everyone but the possibility of a power
outage which will conceivably have a huge impact on the turnout of votes as well as the end result of the election.
Power Outage During Election Brownout or blackouts is imminent in the Philippines, especially during an election. Others believe that this is intentional while electric companies claim that this situation is inevitable. Many fear that the power interruptions will affect the poll outcome. Although many are complaining about this perennial problem, it appears that the government’s solution is not enough. In 2016, the Luzon-based Power Task Force Election (PTFE) and the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC) were developed aiming to guard over 1,736 megawatts (MW) of electricity. These groups also gave assurance of uninterrupted power to about 54 million voters. However, power outage still occurred in different areas. Some brownouts last for 15 minutes while others last for 10 hours. Apparently, this has a huge impact on the election process. Voting machines will not be able to function and it would be extremely dark in voting precincts. There will also be delayed transmission of votes from voting machines due to brownouts. As a solution, generators are on standby while others opt for paper ballot voting.
Another worrisome scenario is the increase in crimes during the election. There are shooting incidents for both the politicians and their supporters. Others would illegally acquire guns while the lights are out despite the gun ban. The situation is heartbreaking. It is obvious that many unfortunate situations happen during a power outage. That is why it is important that politicians should acquire Remote Lighting Systems so they have a backup source of lighting when power interruptions arrive.
Benefits of Using Remote Lighting System and Tactical Flashlights The Pelican Remote Lighting System (RALS) and Tactical Flashlights will definitely come handy for politicians this
election. They can use it as backup lighting in their own homes and headquarters, thus ensuring safety not just for themselves but also for their supporters and families. When an area is well-lighted, it is easy to deter criminals since they fear that their personalities will be identified. There are polling places and voting precincts where lighting is not available. The 9430 Remote Area Light can be used here. It can light up an entire room or even a place as wide as a soccer field. The bright beam from Pelican RALS will make voting more convenient. Voters will feel safe to cast their votes while poll officials will feel secure in counting the ballots even during late nights. In most cases, poll officers need to stay overnight in their respective precincts. Even with the absence of power, they will feel safe because of assured lights at the premises. It is better if each polling precinct or election watchers have a Pelican RALS like the 9460 Remote Area Light with dual telescoping LED light heads. Once power outage happens, there is an immediate backup lighting. This will avoid the possible loss of ballot boxes once the precinct resorts to paper ballot voting in case of brownouts. Theft of ballots is a known dilemma during elections which usually happens during power interruptions. 13
S P E C IA L F E AT U R E The group of a particular politician may also carry out roving and inspections in different areas during the election. The Pelican RALS will be very helpful to check dark areas both day and night. It is even more useful during brownouts or blackouts. On the other hand, two of the best Pelican pocket size lighting are the 2350 Tactical Flashlight and 2360 Tactical Flashlight has 4 Selectable Programs with a lifetime guarantee. The 2360 Flashlight has 375 lu-
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mens while the 2350 Flashlight has 178 lumens. Constructed with the most durable of materials, an aerospace grade aluminum body and an impact resistant LED lamp module, the 2350 and 2360 LED keeps you on point without equipment failure. Both the 9430 Remote Area Light and the 9460 Remote Area Light, which are available at Coby’s Gear and Gadget and Cobankiat Hardware, can be operated via Bluetooth making it more convenient to use. The versatility of these lightings and its long battery life are another positive thing about it. All Pelican lighting solutions are sturdy and it can withstand any significant abuse. Even when there is heavy rainfall, the Pelican RALS and Tactical Flashlights can still be used since it is water resistant.
Using a Remote Lighting System is imperative for those who are running for public office. This will not only guarantee them that they get the right results during election despite the power outage, but this will also ensure their safety. We cannot doubt the fact that proper lighting plays a vital role in the security of everyone- politicians or not.
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5 S e c re t s to Maximizing You r H VACR Efficiency
The key to HVACR efficiency is how to get more while using less
Accounting for $17 billion energy cost in recent data in North America alone, HVACR systems are undoubtedly one of the most used and in demand systems to date. With HVACR consuming around 50 to 60 percent of the total energy cost in the US, starting
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to use them at their optimal capacity will surely do the world good. Knowing the proper ways of managing HVACR efficiency is the first step to saving millions, if not billions, of energy cost.
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Common Terms Used in HVACR Energy Efficiency
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ut before managing HVACR efficiency, it is best that you familiarize yourself with various kinds of ratings you will surely encounter with your temperature control system. HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) is the ratio of heat pump efficiency of your system. Heat pumps are responsible for producing hot and cool air depending on its cycle. Basically, HSPF is the measure of the entire space heating needed in British Thermal Unit (BTU) divided by the total kilowatt-hour the heat pump is consuming. The higher this number is, the more efficient is your heat pump. SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) is mainly the ratio of the system’s cooling output (measured in BTU) and the power it exhausts in an hour (measured in kilowatt-hour). Higher SEER number means higher HVAC energy efficiency your system provides. The good thing about SEER is that it is based on actual seasonal cooling and not on predefined laboratory measures.
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EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) is comparable to SEER but used the predefined laboratory conditions rather than the real ones. Similarly, higher EER equates to higher system efficiency.
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Five Ways of Managing HVACR Energy Efficiency 1. Use Programmable Thermostats and Controls
Automation has been the number one answer to everyone’s problems. With the widespread use of automation in various fields, HVACR systems are no exception. Smart controls and thermostats are quite in demand nowadays simply because they are convenient and user-friendly. You will never have to worry about 20
forgetting to switch off your lights and HVACR systems since these devices can turn them off when no person is present in a room and can be easily accessed anywhere and anytime with just about any smartphone.
2. Be Consistent in Maintaining the System Regular maintenance does serve a huge purpose in getting the most out of your HVACR systems. HVACR companies can suggest the best maintenance schedule that will suit your usage. It is ideal that your temperature control system is inspected at the beginning and end of cooling seasons to achieve its highest efficiency. Not only is this maintenance good to get the most out of your HVACR, but it is also advisable so you can prevent any future damages and issues with your system. Prevention is better than cure!
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It is ideal that your temperature control system is inspected at the beginning and end of cooling seasons to achieve its highest efficiency
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3. Switch Off Other Household Gadgets Computers, exercise equipment, TVs, washing machines and dryers, and other power-consuming electronics in the home are best plugged out when not in use. These devices are not only consuming 5 to 10 percent of the overall residential energy use but also generating more heat in the home. Turning off these dormant appliances will allow your temperature control systems to consume less energy to cool down the house since there is less heat circulating inside. There is no better way to save money and achieve maximum residential energy efficiency than combining HVACR energy efficiency with the overall home energy efficiency.
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4. Regularly Change Air Filters
Most homeowners do not realize how much clogged air filters can affect the HVACR energy efficiency in their households. Air filters are the major reasons why the system slows down and consumes more power than usual. With the amount of dirt that accumulates in these filters 28
over time, the dust then sticks to motor parts and blades causing them to run at a lower speed than they are designed. Changing your filters regularly maintains the cleanliness of your system which then maximizes the energy efficiency it can provide.
5. Insulate the Vicinity Your HVACR system will consume more power and energy if it is running inside a poorly insulated building where most of the conditioned air is lost due to any cracks or openings in the room. When the system detects that the room has reached its desired temperature, it lessens its power consumption. But since the room does not trap the air efficiently, the HVACR system keeps on consuming more energy. It is best to insulate
an HVACR room before using the system to make sure the conditioned air is trapped and circulating properly. Insulating materials with high r value are ideal for keeping the vicinity insulated. Also consider insulating ducts, pipes, and outlets as well since some of them might have small unseen openings.
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Mid-East Temporary Power and Cooling Market Projections 2019-2023 Major Players are Aggreko, Rental Solution and Services, Altaaqa, Johnson Controls, Geo Rental, and Argonaut The “Middle Eastern Temporary Power and Cooling Market by Power Rating (Up To 500kVA, 501-1,000 kVA, 1,001-1,250 kVA, and Above 1,250 kVA), Equipment (Cooling Tower, AHU, Air Conditioner, Chiller), Application, and Region Forecast to 2023� report has been added by a research company based in India. The Middle Eastern temporary power market is projected to reach USD 1,102 million by 2023 at a CAGR of 12.12% from an estimated USD 622 million in 2018, whereas the Middle Eastern temporary cooling market is projected to reach a size of USD 305 million by 2023 at a CAGR of 5.78% from an estimated USD 230 million in 2018. In the Middle East, the outlook toward the power sector is set to witness changes in the coming years. At the end of 2016, the Middle Eastern power generation installed capacity stood at under 300 GW, of which 63% is from natural gas, 29.5% from oil, and the rest from hydro and renewables. This mix is subject to changes in the next decade with an increased contribu32
tion from renewables, especially wind and solar. Natural gas will still dominate the power generation mix in the longer run. However, oil-fired generation capacity will not grow. Saudi Arabia is currently dominated by oil-fired generation and is planning to add gas capacity to make its energy mix gas-dominated in the future. The temporary power market revenue is generated by renting
power equipment and providing power solutions for a short period and/or when the power requirement is urgent. Renting power is common in North America and Western European countries. Temporary power is an independent source of electric power that supports industries and other sectors with power supply during a power outage. The temporary power market is
estimated to be valued at USD 621.9 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 1,102.0 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 12.12%. Temporary power solutions are widely used in applications such as construction, oil & gas, events, utilities, manufacturing, marine, military, and real estate to provide efficient power solutions. High disposable income and
rising international tourism in the region has promoted a large number of events. An increasing number of events and power demand is expected to drive the temporary power market during the forecast period. Major countries such as Saudi Arabia have stated Vision 2030 to increase their non-oil & gas sector exports from 16% to 50% by 2030. 33
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Other countries in the Middle East are working on a similar strategy to diversify their economy by skill development and increasing investments in small- and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, there has been a considerable increase in investments in construction and infrastructure projects. UAE and Qatar have emerged as bright spots in construction and infrastructure in the region. All these factors are expected to act as a rewarding opportunity for temporary power suppliers till the forecast period. Major factors driving the growth of the temporary cooling market include increasing investments in the non-oil sectors and expansion of IT and data center projects across the Middle East. Increasing environmental norms could act as a restraint for the growth of the temporary cooling market. The major players in the temporary cooling market are Aggreko (UK), Rental Solution and Services (UAE), Johnson Controls (Ireland), Geo Rental (UAE), Altaaqa (KSA) and Argonaut (UAE).
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Johnson Control Appionts Visal Leng as VP & President, Building Solutions, APAC
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ohnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) has named Visal Leng vice president and president, Building Solutions, APAC effective Sept. 28, 2018. In this role Leng will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions operations across the Asia Pacific region. Leng joins from Baker Hughes, a GE Company where he served as president Asia Pacific of the world’s first and only full stream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. 36
Prior to the merger of Baker Hughes with GE in 2017, Leng held a number of roles with increasing responsibility with GE, including president of its Asia Pacific oil and gas operations. “Visal is a seasoned leader with strong business acumen and a growth mindset. He will be instrumental in driving the company’s growth platform across Asia Pacific to position Johnson Controls as a leader in smart and sustainable solutions for our customers,” said George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls.
Leng holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from Ecole Speciale des Travaux Publics (ESTP) in France. Leng will report directly to George Oliver and be based in Shanghai.
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Ingersoll Rand Achieves 2020 Energy Efficiency Goal and Advances Climate Commitment with Renewable Energy Ingersoll Rand has achieved a significant milestone in its global Climate Commitment ahead of schedule and is deepening its commitment with on-site and off-site renewable energy investments.
Achieving Energy Efficiency Goals As part of its global Climate Commitment, Ingersoll Rand committed to a 35 percent reduction of its greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint from its own operations by 2020. To deliver on this goal, the company targeted a 10 percent increase in energy efficiency from a 2013 baseline – and has achieved the goal two years ahead of schedule1. “Energy efficiency is a primary consideration in everything we do across our own operations and for our customers in the building, industrial and transport industries,” said Paul Camuti, senior vice president of Innovation and chief technology officer for Ingersoll Rand. “We are pleased to achieve this significant milestone, and thank the Ingersoll Rand team around the world for reducing energy use and our impact on the environment, and enhancing sustainable value 38
for our customers.” Ingersoll Rand conducted an energy audit of its own large facilities and upgraded air conditioning systems, building controls and lighting, and eliminated energy leakage from its compressed air systems while measuring, validating and reporting the results. It reduced energy use by 109,000 MM BTUs and electricity consumption by 22,000 MWh, which is the equivalent of not burning 26 million pounds of coal and powering 1,750 homes for one year.
Committing to On-site and Off-site Renewable Energy Use The company announced investments in renewable energy technologies to deepen its Climate Commitment and reduce its
impact on the environment. At three large manufacturing sites in the U.S. and China, Ingersoll Rand initiated or commissioned on-site solar installations to address 15 percent of the energy load at these locations. This is equivalent to saving 560,000 gallons of gasoline and taking 1,000 cars off the road. In addition to on-site renewable energy sources, Ingersoll Rand has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for approximately 100,000 MWh of wind power annually. The wind farm is in Baylor County, Texas. The PPA replaces 32 percent of the company’s U.S. electricity use with green energy, and reduces U.S. Scope 2 GHG Emissions from Electricity by 32 percent. This is the equivalent of recycling 26,000 tons of waste instead of sending it to a landfill, and
NEWS preserving 600 acres of U.S. forests. “Availability and accessibility of renewable energy options continues to increase, making it attractive to manufacturers like Ingersoll Rand and to our customers,” said Keith Sultana, senior vice president – Global Operations and Integrated Supply Chain for Ingersoll Rand. “We engaged our own Trane Energy Supply business to provide a roadmap on how to be smarter about our energy purchases, and to organize an agreement that is responsible to the environment and good for our business.”
Announcing the News at the Business Renewable Center Annual Event Leaders from the company shared the news at the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Business Renewable Center (BRC) annual event in Jersey City, New Jersey last evening with representatives from 100 member companies.
About the Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment
In 2014, Ingersoll Rand publicly committed to increase its energy efficiency and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) related to its BRC is a membership program operations and products. The company’s Climate of Rocky Mountain Institute Commitment includes: that provides educational support for buyers, developers • 50 percent reduction in GHG and intermediaries to refrigerant footprint of its accelerate the market for products by 2020 and corporate renewable energy lower-GWP alternatives across procurement. To date, BRC its portfolio by 2030; members like Ingersoll Rand have contracted for more than • $500 million investment in 10 GW of new, renewable product-related research and energy. development to fund long40
term GHG reduction • 35 percent reduction in the greenhouse gas footprint of its own operations by 2020 Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Commitment has enabled the avoidance of 11 million metric tons of CO2e globally from its products compared to a 2013 baseline, equal to the emissions from the energy used in 1.6 million homes for one year. The company also has reduced the GHG intensity of its operations by 23 percent when compared to a 2013 baseline.
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How to Comply with Height Safety Regulations Height safety regulations must be adhered by industrial professionals
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oof anchor points offer crucial protection to people working at heights. Personal protection equipment (PPE) such as harnesses or lanyard fall protection systems rely on correctly installed anchor points – and so do the people that use them. Today we’re speaking with Ben from Off Your wall based in Melbourne who perform anchor point testing and installation services. Here’s what he had to say regarding height safety
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regulations. Falls can lead to serious injury, which could potentially expose you to costly legal action. The only way to ensure the safety of your workers, and to safeguard your reputation and business, is to follow the required legislation and guidelines and use approved anchor points. When it comes to height safety and fall prevention, compliance with regulations and safety standards is key. Accidents don’t
need to happen, which is why it’s crucial you consult with height safety experts for your roof anchor points. When you are working at heights, or in constricted spaces, you are required to follow the industry protocols and meet the certification required. A compliance assessment service can offer you an inspection to see if your roof anchor points comply with legislation, as well help you achieve annual certification. For roof anchor point certification the roof anchor
points will need to be checked to make sure they meet all industry legislation and guidelines, are in safe working order and don’t pose any hazards or risks. Workplace health and safety is an important consideration in any field, but when you are working at heights it can become a matter of life and death. This is why in New South Wales the requirements you need to meet anchor point safety certification includes workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation. It’s about ensuring you protect your team, the structure you are build-
ing and broader members of the public whose safety also needs to be considered as a priority. The Australian Standards places the responsibility for the health and safety of any person may be affected by the construction work with a broad range of people who may be deemed to be in control of a construction project. This could include people such as principal, head or main contractors, builders, employers or persons with management control. Educating your entire team about
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height safety regulations is therefore important. It also states: ‘The person with control of the project must ensure that fall prevention is set up to cover all workers on site, whether the fall prevention is provided directly by the person with control of the project, or by individual subcontractors.’
your workplace.
Falls and serious injuries are a risk the industry faces every day. It’s the nature of working at heights! But accidents can put a business at huge legal risk if they do not comply with WHS. The‘Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces ‘code of practice that relate to roof anchor points is therefore another important document to familiarise yourself with and implement in
The Australian Standards guidelines also cover a minimum uniform standard when it comes to working with roof anchor points. By adhering to these Standards the industry is further able to minimise injury and even the loss of life. Some of these include:
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Another factor that is important to ensure the safety of roof anchor points is product quality. It’s crucial you only work with high quality roof anchor points and that they are systematically and regularly checked to ensure they are sound.
• Industrial fall arrest systems and devices
• Harnesses and ancillary equipment • Horizontal lifeline and rail systems • Fall-arrest devices • Selection, use and maintenance • Industrial rope access systems • Selection, use and maintenance • Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor devices used for harness-based work at height. With many obligations to follow and height safety legislation to adhere to, working with experts in the roof anchor point and heights safety industry can assist you to navigate your requirements and achieve certification.
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265 Hectare Pasay Harbour Reclamation Project is bigger than Palm Jumeirah Dubai A massive push by the local government to build an entirely new city within the bay area
The Pasay Harbour reclamation project is a massive push by the local government of Pasay City, Philippines to build an entirely new city within the bay area. Learn the details of this 3 part series report and how to win the construction bidding.
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Table PD-2. Project Fact Sheet/PD Summary
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Project Information
Name of Project
PROPOSED 265 HECTARE PASAY HARBOUR RECLAMATION PROJECT
Location
Along Coast of Manila Bay in the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Pasay
Nature of Project Nature of Project
Reclamation Project ECP in an ECA (Presidential Proclamation 2146 dated 14 December 1981)
Project Classification & Type
Major Reclamation Project ≥ 50 hectares
Project Classification Code
D.1.
Size/Scale
265 Hectare
Status of ECC
Expansion Project Being Applied For
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areas of Manila Bay. Among the Metro Manila LGUs, Pasay City is one of the smallest in terms of land area. However, it has the potential to expand its land through sea reclamation activities.
Project Description
entities.
The proposed reclamation project covers 265 hectares involving two (2) islands with areas of 210 hectares and 55 hectares respectively. Consistent with the protocol of the Revised Procedural Manual (RPM), the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) application being applied for involves only the horizontal development phase. The operations phase will be subject to the applicable requirements of the Philippine EIS System (PEISS).
Project Rationale
The Private Sector Project Developers for the original (360 hectares) and the new (265 hectares) projects will be different and separate corporate 50
The increasing demand for readily developable lands for urban expansion areas has pushed the real estate market in Metro Manila to its highest since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Since the other urban centers of Mega Manila has no other way to expand their existing inventory of land, the increasing requirements for areas to accommodate and satisfy the demand for rapid commercial and residential growth falls on the coastal LGUs. This therefore necessitates the creation of more lands for economic activities through reclamation developments along the coastal
The proposed Pasay City land reclamation project along the coast of Manila Bay, near the current SM Mall of Asia complex, can produce some 2,650,000 square meters of additional buildable/developable space. This could be translated into about 1,855,000 square meters of building gross floor area, based on the existing 70% buildable vis-à -vis to 30% open space/public area ratio. The additional 1,855,000 square meters of building gross floor area can be allocated for tourism, office, residential, commercial, and other non-industrial mixed uses in a master planned community including an integrated port facility complex for cruise ships visiting Manila. The proposed 2,650,000 square meters of reclaimed land is in line with Pasay City Ordinance No. 5768 (Series of 2016), which calls for the reclamation activities covering the identified areas located offshore of the current SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. The project will provide expansion of the City’s current land area for economic activities. The proponent believes that the proposed 265-hectare reclamation project will bring
about meaningful progress to Pasay City and its people, and shall kick-start the favorable transformation of that section of the Manila Bay, instead of the area’s further degradation. The proponent cites the mega success of its past reclamation projects – the CCP Complex and the Mall of Asia areas – as proof and blueprint for success of similar undertaking. In 2015 alone, the City Government of Pasay was able to collect about PhP3.2 billion in real property taxes, and business and work permits from the existing MOA reclamation area. With the proposed project, the proponent could derive double, or even triple that amount, which will definitely translate to more and better services for the people of Pasay. The 265-hectare reclamation
project is an expansion of the original 360-hectare project and is intended to enhance further the visions embodied in the original project, i.e.: • Further promote the well-being of the people of the City of Pasay especially in terms of employment and livelihood; • Stimulate city growth by providing a basic infrastructure – land to investors; • Help solve congestion problems; and • Actualize the vision of government through the PRA. Thus, this proposed 265-hectare Pasay Harbor City will satisfy the current and future demands of lands for tourism and commercial activities in accordance with Pasay City Ordinance No. 5768 (Series
of 2016) and in support of the “build-build-build” developmental concept in Pasay City and in Metro Manila as envisioned by the current administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Project Area, Location and Accessibility Location and Political Boundaries- The project, broken down into 2-islands, is located west of Metro Manila, within the municipal waters of Pasay City and adjacent to the City of Manila, as shown in Figure PD-1. It is adjacent to the Proposed 360 Hectare Pasay City Reclamation Project, which has recently been granted an ECC. The impact barangay for the Proposed Project is Barangay 76 Zone 10,
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as indicated in Figure PD-2. Geographic Coordinates (Shape File Data) of Project Area – The coordinates are vital for: (a) identifying the scope of the ECC that is being applied for; (b) providing the footprints from which impact assessments may be made, e.g., water circulation, bathymetry; geotechnical investigation and marine surveys; and for (c) ascertaining that the site is indeed within the political boundaries of the City. Accessibility – The nearest existing major road to the proposed project site is J.W. Diokno Boulevard approximately located at a straight distance of 1.68 km from the nearest corner of the reclamation landform, shown in Figure PD-3. The Access Ways – Preliminary design works are underway for the link from shore to the reclaimed land. Connectivity and Associated Transport Systems For the development of the Pasay Harbour City Project, the following components to support the transport system are being planned to be built by third parties with the rationale of supporting the government mass transport system plan: A connection to the airport through the existing NAIA Expressway (already in place); • A connection to the southern gateway through the CAVITEX;
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• A connection to the northern gateway via C1 and C4 then to NLEX; • A connection to the seaport in Manila via Roxas Boulevard; and • A connection to the rest of Metro Manila through existing and planned mass transport system.
Interisland Connectivity A bridge connecting Islands 1 and 2 will be built. A preliminary architectural sketch is shown in Plate PD1 below. Vicinity Map and Adjacent landmarks- The vicinity map shown in Figure PD-4 indicates the nearest landmarks and shows the adjacent other proposed reclamation project. To date, none of these other proposed project have been implemented yet since the Notices to Proceed
(NTPs) from the PRA have not been issued yet. Important landmarks adjacent to the project site include: • Cultural Center of the Philippines • Coconut Palace • Philippine Sofitel Hotel • PICC • The Philippine Senate • GSIS • J.W. Diokno Blvd. • Mall of Asia • Okada Resorts Club • Solaire Resorts Club • Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. The adjacent other proposed reclamation project are: • The 360-Hectare Pasay Harbour Reclamation Project
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Successful WORLDBEX Event for TOSOT Philippines In the 5-day duration of WORLDBEX, TOSOT received countless of delegations
The Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) has finished its 23rd installment. The event, which happened last March 13 to 17, 2019, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and SMX Convention Center Manila, was bigger and bolder, as promised. The expected number of attendees were met and many partnerships were built. A memorable event indeed, many corporations bent on upholding product effectivity and efficiency without infringing upon sustainability showcased their 54
life-improving innovations. One of the companies that acquired numerous delegations and partnerships from various organizations in the engineering, design, architecture, retail, and management industries, among others, was TOSOT. As the leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality HVAC units and home appliances in the Philippines, TOSOT received hundreds of trade visitors from mechanical engineers to CEOs of multinational companies that
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inquired about their high-tech products. Their chillers, cost-effective and high-tech wall-mounted and floor-standing air conditioning units, sleekly gorgeous kitchen appliances such as home induction cookers and water dispensers, TMV5s, to name a few, were thoroughly examined by many willing purchasers. In the 5-day duration of WORLDBEX, TOSOT received countless of delegations from various engineering organizations, HVAC distributors, retailers, building owners, shopping mall directors, facilities management professionals, contractors and interior designers who showed strong interest in TOSOT’s air conditioning units and kitchen 56
appliances. Those at TOSOT were able to close countless deals during the event amounting to hundreds of thousands of pesos to further their goals of creating more effective, efficient, products while championing sustainably. With these deals, they can continue to stay ahead of the curve in the industry of technological appliances. For those who are interested to see TOSOT aircon units, visit their showroom in Pasay. During the event TOSOT conducted a photo challenge game for every visitors who visited TOSOT booth. Lucky winners will be posted in TOSOT social media accounts.
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Is the Philippines Ready for Electric-Powered Jeepneys? One group suggested that we take their initiative of turning from diesel engines to lithium-ion batteries in jeepneys.
After the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the Philippines enforced the PUJ modernization program by the Duterte administration, several companies responded by showing their designs of a much safer and less carbon-emitting versions of the jeepney. One of these companies is Japanese truck maker Isuzu. It introduced an 18-seater modern jeepney carrying 12% more cargo than conventional jeepneys. Theirs has 2,325 kilograms of 58
payload. “The modern jeepneys are designed to meet regulations in emission, safety and roadworthiness. It will also provide better passenger comfort,” noted Joseph Bautista, a division manager at Isuzu Philippines’ marketing department. While this Isuzu jeepney still runs on diesel, a local startup wants to pitch a more environmentally-friendly option: get this form of Philippine trans-
A S I A PA C I F I C N E W S portation to run on electricity to be known as green jeepneys. QEV Philippines Electromobility Solutions and Consulting Group, Inc., or simply QEV Philippines, has designed its own version of the modern jeepney which is powered by lithium-ion batteries. The company is a satellite office of Singapore-based electromobility holding firm QEV Capital Pte. Ltd. “The jeepney is as much Filipino as all of you,” tells Endika Aboitiz at the unveiling ceremony in July at The Fort in Taguig City. He is an investor in the proposal of powering an initial 50,000 jeepneys over the five years with lithium-ion batteries instead of diesel engines. “It is like London’s double-decker bus, it in itself is a moving museum,” he added. “Taking the jeepney away is taking away a piece of our colorful history, an icon that many have come to associate with the Philippines. We can preserve the jeepney and modernize it without taking away its charm.” The lithium-ion batteries are designed to have a range of up to 140 kilometers, with 80 kilometers at minimum, depending on load and conditions. They can be charged from 20% up to 80% in just 15 minutes, to be facilitated by Cleanergy network which is AboitizPower’s clean and renewable energy brand.
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Meanwhile, the conversion work will be taken care of by Sarao Motors, a local jeepney manufacturer. It can produce green jeepneys from scratch. According to a press release, the green jeepney was developed by engineers with ample experience in high-profile electric car ventures. Campos Racing is one of the teams behind the Arcfox-7, an electric supercar by Chinese outfit BAIC, and in the Mahindra entries in the Formula E last season, among others. If the Philippine government really wants to produce virtually no-emission jeepneys, then this one is the way to go. Not only is this jeepney all electric, it is ex-
pected to seize an estimated 540 tonnes of carbon million trees and earn $35 million in United Nations carbon credits. Moreover, the charging stations are also expected to help save 375 million liters of oil per year. That is equal to 3% of the country’s total imported Brent crude barrels. This should not worry jeepney drivers when it comes to costs too, as QEV Philippines assured that they can save about P40,000 a year for energy and maintenance. It is not the company’s intention to replace the existing jeepneys, but instead only to rehabilitate
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through its retrofit kit. “What we propose is not replacement, but rehabilitation,” said Enrique Bañuelos, a businessman who partnered with Aboitiz and QEV Philippines for this project. “Rehabilitate old jeepneys and make them like new, complete with electrical motors that will 62
make it run on electricity instead of diesel. Help drivers pay for the rehabilitation, through a special program that the Philippine government will make out for them—and in the end put more money in their pockets because the costs of charging with electricity would be so much cheaper than filling it up with diesel,” he added.
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Top 6 Most Popular Universities In 2019 This post looks at university ranking, with emphasis on the most popular ones
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housands of universities in the world are always in competition for top slots in the global ranking. And with millions of students yearning to be part of the best learning centers, the only barriers to their dreams is crafting a top-notch admission essay. This post looks at university ranking, with emphasis on the “most popular universities” such as Stanford graduate school.
What makes an institution of higher education a university? You would want to delve deeper into finding why some institutions are more popular than others. Well, a professional college online essay editing service should help you with this topic by emphasizing the following: High learning institutions that rank high on the popularity index usually register excellent academic performance every academic year. Universities that have a rich his64
tory are among the most popular on the global index. It could be because they are the oldest or pursue a holistic study tradition that distinguishes them from the rest. Another basis on which some graduate schools have ranked the range of diploma or degree programs. An educational institution can also be popular given the numbers of international students it admits and still remain a top institution for higher learning.
State-of-the-art libraries or/and research centers is another aspect that often catapults a learning institution to the global index of most popular learning centers. Thus far, let’s take a look at a list ranking the world’s most popular universities. Remember, you can always ask a college essay editing service to tweak the list as desired depending on the changes that may take effect in the future.
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Popular known as MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology remains a force to reckon with the list of world’s most reputed institutions of higher learning. From a mind-provoking motto, competitive learning system to state-of-the-art teaching methodologies, MIT remains on top for a seventh straight year. Thousands of research scholars around the world trace their problem-solving skills and critical thinking capabilities to MIT, an Ivy League member.
2. Stanford University Stanford University is popular for many things. From 100 percent academic excellence, high employability ratio of graduates from the institution, tens of scholarly citations every year, thousands of international students to competitive faculties, Stanford is a known for outstanding research. It sits at the heart of America’s Silicon Valley in California, thereby providing great opportunities to students who would wish to pursue their careers in fortune 500 companies like Google and Yahoo. Moreover, straddling 8, 180 acres of land make Stanford one of the largest US university campuses. 65
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3. Harvard University Harvard is the oldest higher learning institution in America dating back to 1636, a year in which it was founded. Over the years, it has remained a center of academic excellence, a reputation that keeps soaring on the world stage. It plays host to the world’s biggest library for academicians, not to mention 10 facilities offering quality degree programs.
4. University of Oxford For decades now, Oxford remains an academic center with global appeal. It boasts of great research output and plays host to thousands of students, both local and international. It is remarkable that while the university does not run the main campus, its tradition of instilling distinctive professional character remains impeccable even after tens of decades into its existences.
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5. The University of Tokyo Japan’s history of hardworking citizens and industrial excellence is deeply entrenched into its education system. The University of Tokyo, for example, is one of the most popular in the world housing more than 4000 academic staff and thousands of students. Dating back to 1877, it remains the most prestigious Japanese University and competes favorably with others such as Yale, Harvard and Cambridge. Thousands of top CEOs around the world are alumni of the institution.
6. Columbia University A Columbia spectator would agree that the institution’s presence on Ivy League is not for nothing. Established in 1754, Columbia is a research-based university that boasts of high acceptance of graduates in the job market. There are also hundreds of Oscar winners among and successful professionals and Nobel Laureates who were once students at the institution.
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The Bottom Line
In a nutshell, there are tens of other universities that would occupy top slots on this list based on their popularity. Therefore, with the help of a good essay editing service, others such as the University of Michigan, the Australian Nation University, the 68
University of Hong Kong, the National University of Singapore, Imperial College London and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology cut above par in ranking.
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