RACA Journal: ISSN 1812-772X
Hot and chilled
READY, SET, GO!
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t’s February and things are starting to pick up. As many of you are now officially
back, things are slowly getting back to normal. I hope everyone had a fantastic
summer.
‘Normal’ of course meaning, meeting tight deadlines, chasing clients, putting out
fires and coming to terms with all the government changes – you know, the usual.
Things ended off on a bit of a high in the industry towards the end of 2019, many
shared projects they’re working on and are set for completion in the first half of this year.
I am hopeful that a lot of other projects will get the green light this year, especially those
that were put on hold.
The resilience of the industry is nothing short of admirable, as there is a sense of
community and so much help available to help if you are in distress or just need to know
more. SARACCA, SAIRAC, ASHRAE, are a few of the places that professionals can go to
should you require any help. And it is only through seeking information and speaking to
the right people that the industry grows and does better and better. The SAIRAC Cape
Town centre took the time to reflect on the year that was and outlined what 2020 looks
like in a social setting at Kelvin Grove Country Club. Read about their success of 2019 and
what to expect this year on page 18.
With about 16 months until FRIGAIR 2021, it’s full steam ahead! Sign-ups are
coming in fast, so book now to avoid disappointment. The last show had over 4 100
visitors walking through 151 exhibits. The Show was also filled with 136 international
visitors from different parts of the world. For FRIGAIR 2021, ASHRAE workshops and
SAIRAC forums will still feature, offering the best of local and international trends and
innovations. Organisers of the Show and myself, attended the AHR Expo in Orlando,
Florida. Attending the Expo gave us a whole lot of ideas! If you have any ideas,
suggestions or recommendations – I’m all ears. Send an email to the address at the
bottom of the page.
Right, so the February issue covers a spectrum of industry topics. A lot of companies
are innovating and playing an active role in changing their way of doing things – Johnson
Controls hosted an exclusive innovation day, unpacking its vision to save the earth with
technology. We attended the event and found it informative – read more on page 10.
Draeger business development manager, Devon Marks, gives insight on medical gas
management – a topic not often given attention but incredibly critical in the healthcare
sector. He shares the state of medical gas management and what needs to be done to
improve it on page 26.
It’s rare to see young people participating and excelling where they’re planted. David
la Grange is one such individual who is doing so. He shares more with us about the
WorldSkills competition on page 5. Well done to all who played a role in ensuring he had
the best training before landing in Russia, let’s keep it up! RACA
Dale Macnamara
Business unit lead | [email protected]
www.hvacronline.co.za
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