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PAL Technology Announces Winner Of Sustainable Solutions Competition
Published Apr 3, 2011
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PAL Technology, a subsidiary of the Royal Group and PAL Group, has announced the winner of its university-level competition which encouraged local students to devise compelling and innovative sustainable solutions for the regional construction industry. Students were asked to submit an illustration of their sustainable solutions in regional construction, specifically focusing on desalination plants, district cooling and sustainable construction models.
The winning entry ‘Solar Energized Domestic Water Treatment System’ was submitted by Amanullah Najmal, Hamed Mohamed and Ziad Naji. The team was presented with a cash prize of AED 5,000 and a two-week internship at PAL Technology’s Abu Dhabi district cooling plant. The second prize of a AED 3,000 gift voucher was awarded to Ahmad Said Dibajeh, Hani Adnan Abdel Razeq and Omar Fawaz Abbas for their entry ‘Reduction of Energy Consumption’. The third prize of a AED 1,000 gift voucher was awarded to Ahmad Abdulkader Khartabil, Ahmad El Achkar and Waddah Al Hawat for their entry ‘Sustainable Transportation Strategies’. All of the winners are from Abu Dhabi University.
Final entries were exhibited on the PAL Technology stand at Arabian Construction Week which took place between the 28th and 30th March at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) where visiting construction professionals helped select the winning submission.
PAL Technology’s General Manager, Syed Basar Shueb, said it was key to reach out to the country’s future leaders in the area of sustainable development. “We were very impressed with Amanullah, Hamed and Ziad’s submission as we felt it demonstrated innovation, an excellent understanding of the principles of sustainability and a practical application of ‘green’ and efficient methodologies. As an organisation we are driven by achieving excellence and innovation in the area of sustainability and we are confident that the students and PAL Technology will benefit from working side by side during the internship for a greener future.”
PAL Technology’s commitment to adopt green building practices to reduce waste, minimise carbon footprint and maintain energy efficiency is an integral part of the Company’s strategy. Key drivers supporting this approach are Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, the Estidama Pearl Rating System and environmental, health & safety management systems. PAL Technology believes that the work it undertakes not only affects the Company, but also the larger UAE community in the long-term.
About PAL Technology:
PAL Technology was established in 2000 as a subsidiary of the Royal Group and PAL Group, which specialises in construction and utilities, specifically in infrastructure, construction and marine works, consultancy, water and waste water treatment and district cooling. PAL Technology is devoted to providing high quality services through its extensive network of business units, local knowledge, skilled management and competitive rates benefitting end-users with efficient and sustainable solutions.
PAL Technology’s mission is to continue employing and retaining the most skilful staff, generate further repeat business and create clear market differentiation to support its ambitious growth and brand value through offering fully integrated turnkey services within the construction and utilities sectors in the GCC region.
For more information:
Sara Millinder
PAL Technology
E: sara@palgroup.com
T: 02 264 8777
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