Supply Chain | Polypipe
as both a scientific partner and supplier to prestigious projects in the Middle East, including the groundbreaking Qatar Case Study Passivhaus ‘Baytna’ sustainable villa project. Working closely with the key instigators of the project, Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) and Barwa Real Estate (BRE), Polypipe was able to provide unique heat testing data from its UKAS-accredited UK laboratory, capturing data on the performance of its products under typical Qatari temperature and humidity levels. Following this in-depth testing,
Polypipe was able to recommend the use of several of its water management systems for the Passivhaus ‘Baytna’ project, including Terrain PVC-u above and below ground drainage products, used with the Terrain Pleura ventilation system, and PolyPlumb pipework for the hot and cold water distribution systems. A key feature is the use of Permavoid geo- cellular units to provide a sub-soil irrigation system. The Passivhaus concept originated in Germany and focuses on energy efficiency, looking to reduce overall energy consumption, while in the Middle East water preservation is also a priority. Installing Permavoid at the Passivhaus enabled very efficient use of the black and grey water recycled on site, reducing the project’s overall water demand. Recycled water or TSE (Treated Sewage Effluent) is far cheaper and
uses less energy than potable water from desalination, and therefore its efficient use for irrigation provides a truly sustainable model for future developments. Polypipe’s close working relationship with Barwa Real Estate has continued with the supply of Polystorm geo-cellular tanks for Barwa City, a development of around 6,000 apartments within 128 buildings, spanning an estate of 1.35 million m². Again, Polypipe’s testing capabilities and data were key to winning the contract, and a total of 1,400 m³ of Polystorm have so far been supplied to the city with Polypipe additionally providing design recommendations and technical support, as well as installer training.
With Qatar hosting the FIFA
World Cup in 2022, and with the rapid expansion promised under the government’s 2030 vision, the next 10-15 years will no doubt be challenging for Qatari real estate and construction firms. Tight timescales and budgets will not necessarily lead to compromise in areas such as innovation and environmental considerations, as long as supply partners are carefully selected to ensure the products and solutions used are suited to the demands of Qatar’s climate, as well as being easy to install and maintain. Polypipe has developed its water management solutions for the Middle East region as a
trusted partner to local governing bodies and contractors – other notable projects in the region include Bin Twar Mall, College of Media & Communication and MKH Office Tower, as well as several upcoming transport infrastructure developments. Using a combination of local knowledge and experience together with its technical capabilities, testing facilities and system design expertise, Polypipe’s service does not begin and end with product supply – it can assist contractors through every stage of the planning, design, installation and maintenance process. Polypipe’s approach in the Middle East is an adaptable model, suitable for application worldwide. Its UKAS- accredited test laboratory can be configured to replicate both typical and extreme conditions for any climate worldwide, assessing the performance of Polypipe products under varying temperatures and providing vital data for its in-house product designers and construction partners alike. Water management is already high on the agenda in Qatar but it is not an issue for the Middle East alone to contend with – worldwide, construction and infrastructure planners are considering the efficient use and conservation of this precious resource ever earlier in the design process. Close collaboration with expert partners such as Polypipe will ensure that water management and environmental targets are achieved, with the additional benefit of British-made products for guaranteed longevity.
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Passivhaus during construction
FURTHER INFORMATION Polypipe is committed to providing design suppport to consultants, technical support to contractors and training for its distribution partners worldwide, with local teams in place in many regions including the Gulf. As part of this commitment to global distribution, Polypipe is currently seeking new distribution partners worldwide. To express your interest in becoming a Polypipe distribution partner, or for further information on Polypipe’s range of products, please email international@polypipe. com or call David Hayward, Export Commercial Manager, at +44 (0) 1622 795268.
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