Project
The electrical panels . The return air filter installation .
The quick turnaround required on this project offered many challenges to be overcome according to Scott . As with any successful endeavour , hours of careful planning and coordination were involved . Keeping on top of suppliers to make sure delivery times were met , components such as switchgear panels and fan adaptor hardware were fabricated up in Johannesburg and then shipped down to PE .
“ The deadline on this project was no small task and loads of planning was required , as Douglas mentioned , to complete partial work that in the end , would tie up together and complete the system . The LG equipment arrived on site with the DX coils only arriving two days after . This left the team with only six days to install , pressure test and evacuate the system accordingly for LG to commission by the deadline . LG extended their full co-operation in quickly delivering the equipment on site and their field engineers were always beside the team to ensure that the quality of installation is at par with their standards . It was only possible with the co-operation between all parties to complete this project in the designated time ,” says Kleyn .
Scott adds , “ A special mention goes out to the dedicated site-work teams who went over and above to complete the installation , as they inevitably are the ones who need to pick up all of the slack . Together , the team overcame each one of the challenges and more to meet the deadlines .” As the quality of the work was highly praised , Kleyn says , “ My father has taught me so much in life and about this industry but one important thing I will never forget is that every job is a self-portrait of the people that do the work . We have so much passion for the industry , we really enjoy what we do and with
great engineers like VMG Consulting and partners like LG and HCM how can you not autograph your work with excellence . There is a well-known saying : You ’ re only as good as your last job , and if you can put a smile on your client ’ s face and make them feel satisfied , what more motivation does one need ?”
Scott adds that quality starts on day one , “ HCM endeavours to keep each one of our staff involved in projects from the beginning . This way the staff feel like they ‘ own ’ the project and this brings a newfound culture of respect . Respect for our team and staff ultimately leads to respect for our customers and therefore quality workmanship . This philosophy allows the quality we ‘ autograph ’ as Frikkie has mentioned to stand the test of time , no matter what the application .” RACA
INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY 1 . VMG Consultants 2 . Elmecair 3 . HCM Contractors
LIST OF PROFESSIONALS : Mechanical Engineers VMG Consultants
Elmecair Contractors
HCM Contractors
Coils HC Heat Exchangers
Controls Carel Controls South Africa
Fans ebmpapst South Africa
VRF condensing units LG Air Solutions South Africa and EEV
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