Imdaad, VLOR sign MOU to introduce revolutionary FM technology in UAE

Published September 10th, 2007 - 05:01 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Imdaad, VLOR sign MOU to introduce revolutionary FM technology in UAE

Imdaad, a Dubai World company and a leading Facilities Management (FM) services provider in the UAE has signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding with Vipul Laing O’Rourke Pvt. Ltd. (VLOR) to introduce Online Monitoring & Response Centre (OMRC) solutions in the UAE.

The OMRC solutions will significantly enhance a Facility Manager’s capability to ensure comfort for building users, reliability of assets and cost optimization for property owners. This technology enables online real-time monitoring of equipment and systems, and has been proven on several prestigious facilities across the world.

The OMRC will be operated by highly competent air-conditioning, electrical and Building Management Systems engineering experts who will look after the connected properties and provide on-site FM teams with real-time information on equipment condition and alarms so as to minimize equipment and system downtime.

Moreover, Imdaad, in collaboration with India-based VLOR, will introduce innovative technology led  solutions and online advisory services to developers in the UAE, to help enhance performance of building assets through a seamless combination of the knowledge base, technology, delivery processes, skill and expertise.

Jamal Abdullah Lootah, Chief Executive Officer of Imdaad, said:

“Our aim at Imdaad is to deploy the most advanced tools and technologies to enhance service delivery and cost optimization to our customers. Working in association with VLOR will help us provide the best services to our customers in the field of business risks management, by setting-up an intelligent maintenance system that is based on regular follow-up, a proactive intelligent maintenance regime and management of downtime risks.”

“The services are applicable across a variety of building types including existing and legacy buildings, buildings under construction or design for diverse use buildings including high-rise commercial offices and residential buildings, shopping malls, airports, ports, banks and hotels etc.”, he added.

 


Mr. Parikshit Roy, Director VLOR welcomed this association and asserted:

“VLOR is a pioneer of this unique innovation in the building services and facility management domain. Our application tools, knowledge base and people expertise provide an unmatched blend of right fit and customised service proposition which helps facility managers offer enhanced value to end customers, resulting in enhanced asset life, improved availability, reduced energy consumption and sustainable eco-friendly buildings.”

“The U.A.E. today portrays the face of the modern world in terms of an international leader in building technology, design and infrastructure. This collaborative effort between Imdaad and VLOR, will strive to sustain, nurture, service and create the finest standards in ecological and technological management of these future wonders of the millennium; and create a paradigm shift in the facility management industry of this market. ”