SYNERGY
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILL DEVELOPMENT COMES FROM PROPER TRAINING
Plumbing is one of the core aspects to
achieve sustainable eco-system. With a
dedicated in-house team, designing and
procuring plumbing solutions, SOBHA
continuously perceives to innovate and
provide flawless plumbing system in its
projects.Plumbing makes use of water for
various human needs. A well designed
plumbing network enables efficient
water usage that supports a sustainable
living. Mr. Prasanna Venkatesh, Sr. Vice
President gives an insight on an efficient
plumbing system and the best practices
SOBHA follows in all its properties.
How has been your experience working for SOBHA?
Mr. Prasanna Venkatesh,
It has been a good experience working
Sr. Vice President, Contracts – Plumbing, Sobha Ltd.
for SOBHA where employee’s abilities are
the advanced Nations including USA, Germany and
valued. The Company has good work life
Australia. SOBHA is one of the pioneers in adopting
balance and great work culture. I have
UPC-I (Uniform Plumbing Code – India), developed
had opportunities to work under the
by IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing &
leadership/guidance of Mr. PNC Menon,
Mechanical Officials).
Mr. Ravi Menon, Col. V K Balan, Mr. J
C Sharma & Mr. Rajan Nambiar. I am
happy that I have grown along with the
Company.
What is the most challenging aspect
of installing plumbing solutions of
International quality to buildings?
The most challenging aspect is adequate
TODAY’S PLUMBING
SYSTEM IN A BUILDING
IS INSTALLED TO ADOPT
WATER CONSERVATION
MEASURES
technical knowledge and skilled
manpower. Both come from proper
training. We at SOBHA have developed
What role does plumbing system play to ensure
very good training programs at all levels.
environment conservation?
What are the best practices that your
Today Plumbing system in a building is installed not
team follows to achieve highest level
only to adopt water conservation measures but also
of quality?
is vital to global health. You must have heard of the
SARS disease which spread due to bad plumbing
UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code) is the
installation in high rise building at Hongkong. Hence,
standard which is followed by most of
Plumbing plays a vital role in environment conser-
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