· Sinan
Rasheed says time and costs important factors
· Commissioning a specialised skill in
short supply in GCC
· Expert
speaker to address The Big 5 on industry trends
26 October, Dubai – The role of independent commissioning authorities
in construction projects is taking on increased significance across the GCC,
as project managers seek to ensure projects are handed over on time and on
budget.
That is the message that
Sinan Rasheed, one of the leading experts on commissioning within the
industry, will deliver at a free workshop at The Big 5 when the region’s
biggest construction event opens at Dubai World Trade Centre in November.
Rasheed said: “Total Building Commissioning, as an effective
tool for quality assurance, is increasingly being recognised by our industry
partners as international best practice.”
“However, commission is a
also a specialised skill that is in relatively short supply in the region and
there is therefore a need for more education and training on commissioning
and its role in the planning and design phase of a construction project.”
Building
commissioning is the process of verifying all or some of the subsystems for
mechanical heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, fire
safety, building envelopes, interior systems, and lighting, among others to
ensure that buildings are delivered according to the Owner's Project
Requirements.
Rasheed, Associate Senior
Commissioning Manager at KEO International Consultants, continued by adding
that education should focus on the role of commissioning in the planning and
design phase and the need to have the scope included as part of project
specifications from the outset.
“Commission not only
enhances building efficiency but also enhances indoor air quality and
occupants’ experience in the building,” he said.
He also said building commissioning has become a
prerequisite category in all local and international sustainability rating
systems and has an impact on buildings achieving their sustainability goals.
Meanwhile, as the largest construction exhibition in the Middle
East region, he said that events like The Big 5 provide an ideal opportunity
for the industry to convene to discuss the role of commissioning.
“Every year thousands of industry professionals gather at The Big 5.
We need to make use of this opportunity and ensure visitors go away more informed
and better prepared to meet the needs of the industry.”
More than 80,000 participants attended The Big 5 in 2014, and with 30
live demonstrations and 75 free CPD-certified seminars scheduled for the 2015
event, another big crowd is expected at the four-day event.
The Big 5 will run from 23-26 November 2015 and entry is free for
those who register online before 23 November, otherwise an entry fee of
AED150 will apply.