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The UAE has one of the highest levels of water consumption per capita in the world (360-400 litres per day), whilst also having a dearth of readily available freshwater. Despite this, only 5% of water used in the country is treated waste water, with the primary sources instead being groundwater and desalinated seawater. However desalination is an expensive process and current reliance on groundwater is clearly unsustainable in the long-term.

The Health & Safety Initiative at Imdaad, branded STARRT (Safety Task Analysis Risk Reduction Talk), was introduced in 2018 to minimize employee accidents and incidents while working in high-risk areas. Given the complex portfolio of clients and locations that Imdaad caters to (e.g. ports, lakes, high-rise towers, etc.), employees are exposed to high-risk areas such as heights, roads, and near water works.

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.

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?

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

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

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.