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Projects for BMS Input in order to allow it to be manually stopped during an emergency power condition and give run/stop/ fault feedback. Temperature set points for all the DX AC units will be locally controlled while temperature set point for all the FA DX AC units will be BMS controlled. All the DX air conditioners to be installed by SAQCC Gas registered gas practitioners and certificate of conformity certificates handed over. The smoke exhaust fans have a wall mounted heavy duty lockable waterproof panel consisting of incoming isolator of appropriate rating as per system requirement. Variable Frequency Drives, PLC Controller for damper control, and space for BMS controller unit, and built-in smoke detection system. The single speed smoke exhaust fan, kitchen hood fan, toilet extract fan and FA fan coil air handling unit (AHU) will also have the same specifications. Throughout installation, 52 Engineering employed local SMMEs and although challenging at times, it was a great learning experience for all parties concerned. More ventilation/ extractors for the office area. BUMPS IN THE ROAD The project was scheduled to run from 2014 to 2017, but after the main contractor went into business rescue, the project was on hold for close to year. 52 Engineering was affected but they managed to get through the period with the strong working relationships they had with their creditors. They were re-awarded the project in June 2019 with a new main contractor, Enza Construction running the project. Enza Construction, a level 1 BBEEE company, although only 15 years old has roots going back nearly 40 years as Crowie Builders. So far, the project is running smoothly and is expected for handover in the first half of 2020. As president of SARACCA, the association is made up of contractors who have individually and jointly agreed to a set of governing standards whilst operating in free competition against each other. The common aim is to continually strive to improve the image and standards of the industry and the association provides a forum for this purpose. COMPLETED WORKS The interchange will be used for 20 cross-border buses at a time and 158 interprovincial taxis. It will also accommodate a further 684 holding taxis. The intermodal hub will cover about 3 000m 2 of retail space, anchored by a well-known retail outlet, and there will be space for 163 stalls for informal traders. RACA www.hvacronline.co.za As per tender guidelines, 52 Engineering employed local SMMEs to include the local economy. LIST OF PROFESSIONALS Mechanical engineers PLP Consulting Engineers Main contractors Enza Construction HVAC & R 52 Engineering Product suppliers Ducting Duct-HVAC Fans AMS/ ebm-Papst A/C Airco AHU Systemair Kitchen Canopies Naudens Grilles/fire dampers Europair BMS Excullumax Chiller Climaventa RACA Journal I February 2020 41