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Preventative Maintenance

Traditionally, Facility Management companies have followed preventative maintenance programs. These allocate a time period or amount of usage to a piece of equipment. At the end of this period of time, or after the usage limit has been hit, the equipment is attended to and predefined preventative measures are undertaken. Examples might be replacing air filters and inspecting fan belts monthly.

As with other industries, technology has already greatly impacted Facility Management and how we approach it. In particular, the growth of Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) and how it has adapted to the increasing importance of the cloud and mobile have been key developments since the turn of the century.

Smart elevators use connectivity and technology to provide better experience and remove process inefficiencies for building managers.

Imdaad has been very proactive in managing the blue-collar workforce to safeguard their health and wellbeing and ensure minimal disruption to operations.

A look at how the UAE is driving change in regional waste management and the opportunities that might create.

Imdaad is an innovation-driven leader in the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) and Environmental Services industry, with a client portfolio that includes some of the most prestigious developments in the region. The group maintains more than 1000 buildings in the UAE and GCC, including entire communities, seaport free zones and other specialist projects.

Earlier this year, Imdaad picked up a prestigious MEFMA (Middle East Facility Management Association) award for “Digital Transformation in FM”. ‘Digital Transformation’ has become a commonly heard phrase over recent years, but what does it actually mean, and why does it matter?

The idea that we need to recycle more is no longer controversial and most of us would like to do so. In practice, though, those good intentions aren’t always realised. The real battle now is making recycling easier, and a new technology may become the not-so-secret weapon. Read on as we introduce the smart bin.

Mold is a type of fungus that can have negative effects on human health. We highlight the signs of mold and steps to prevent it from growing.