Grundfos completes HVAC solutions delivery for Qatar project
CONSTRUCTION NEWS
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and a trendsetter in water technology,
said it has completed the delivery of HVAC solutions to one of the most awaited projects in Qatar – QIMC Corniche Park Towers, in the midst of the pandemic.
The landmark complex - consist of three mixed-use high-rise towers, which will feature a luxury 5-star hotel and residences, office and commercial spaces, and five levels of retail area.
With the pandemic putting travel to a halt and making social distancing the new normal, Grundfos leverages on digital connectivity to deliver its usual best to clients, said a senior official.
"Never backing down against any challenge, Grundfos didn’t let the pandemic dampen the delivery of HVAC solutions to QIMC Corniche Park Towers," remarked Ahmed Lallo, Grundfos sales manager for QKOB.
"While the technology of virtual witness testing has been around in Grundfos for several years back, the option wasn’t often chosen by the clients. But the pandemic made it a necessity," he stated.
“The pandemic has affected lives and businesses in so many ways that companies ought to look at it as a chance to redefine focus and priorities for the better," observed Lallo.
According to him, the project will be equipped with Grundfos’ high-performing and energy efficient HVAC pumps and controls.
"To ensure high caliber performance, the solutions were subjected to Grundfos’ stringent quality testing in Grundfos production facility in Turkey while the clients, together with the contractors, witnessed the excellent results in the comfort of their offices in Qatar," explained Lallo.
Though an actual witness test was previously set in August, the restrictions brought about by the pandemic made Grundfos’ Qatar team suggest a Virtual Witness Testing.
Grundfos production facility in Turkey, led by production manager, Ramkumar Kathirvel, was more than ready to jump into the opportunity, he stated.
While the concept of virtual witness testing is quite new to all parties involved, all apprehensions were abated as the testing started and all questions were addressed by Grundfos’ technical experts. All the more when the excellent results unraveled, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
