Mechanical Technology March 2015

⎪ Power, energy and energy management ⎪

Optimising rooftop infrastructure The masts, antennae, satellite dishes, security cameras and communication transceivers on rooftops must be managed effectively, however property owners and managers usually do not have the time or core skills needed to manage the complexities of telecommunications’ infrastructure. Jasco Property Technology Management’s Rooftop Solutions help property owners with these challenges. T he rooftops of multi-tenant build- ings such as malls and office towers are typically home to a

improved aesthetics, increased space utilisation, improved standards of in- stallation and more controlled access for enhanced security. Furthermore, with the addition of metered energy, it is also possible to accurately measure electricity consumption per piece of equipment and charge this back to the lessee,” he explains. Jasco Rooftop Solutions offers three levels of service: audit, profes- sional advice, and active management. Rooftop audits deliver a comprehen- sive on-site infrastructure report to accurately establish the quantity and type of equipment that is located on the property owner’s rooftop. Professional advice can then be of- fered to property owners with recom- mendations based on the technical findings of the audit report. Jasco’s Active Management offering is a full service solution that outsources the entire rooftop management function, enabling property owners to optimise their rooftop while focusing on their core business. Swemmer continues: “The of- fering includes lease management, with lease renewal notifications and on-going benchmarking as well as design, review and acceptance for all new and existing installation requests, standardisation of authorisation and access control procedures, and a single point of contact between landlord and lessees. In addition, this service offers complete asset tracking, including labelling, naming and numbering of all rooftop equipment and the creation and on-going management of a full equipment database.” “With Jasco Property Technology Management, property owners can leverage professional management and the standardisation of rooftop stan- dards across the entire property port- folio, with adherence to international best practices to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as the optimisation of revenue streams. Our extensive experience ensures that your potential revenue streams are identified and delivers optimal utilisation of the rooftops,” Swemmer concludes. q

wide variety of different telecommu- nications infrastructure, from masts and antennae to satellite dishes, security cameras and communication transceivers. Managing this complex landscape to ensure optimal space utilisation, compliance with health and safety requirements and revenue genera- tion can be a challenging task. Jasco Property Technology Management’s Rooftop Solution helps property own- ers to address these challenges head on by providing “a complete managed solution and service through a single point of contact” says Mark Swemmer, business manager for Jasco Property Technology Management. “Property owners and managers are typically not telecommunication or technology infrastructure experts and do not have the time or core skills required to manage the often-complex rooftop tenant landscape on their buildings. Without this expertise to understand exactly what infrastructure is installed and for what purpose, it becomes impossible to adequately manage this piece of real estate. Jasco Rooftop Solutions is one of the products of the Jasco Property Technology Management portfolio, which offers a full solution to help property owners and telecoms opera- tors make the most of their rooftops, increasing utilisation, ensuring compli- ance with health and safety and pre- venting unauthorised access, among other benefits,” says Swemmer. “Some of the issues with unman- aged rooftops include unauthorised access, lack of access control pro- cedures, inefficient space utilisa- tion, equipment interference and potentially hazardous, non-compliant installations,” he warns. “In addition, building owners may be unaware of what equipment is hosted on their rooftops without a comprehensive database of equipment, and cannot effectively manage this space. Using Jasco Rooftop Solutions, building own- ers can leverage added value through

in the project’s environmental authori- sations (EAs) and approved environ- mental management plan (EMP) and programmes (EMPRs) are appropriately and adequately considered by ACWA Power Africa and its contractors during the construction phase.” Roods adds: “ACWA Power is achiev- ing a monthly compliance of above 90%, which is highly commendable consider- ing the remote location of the site.” Julies says that ACWA Power Africa Holdings has a “strong commitment” to the environment with its zero harm policy in terms of health, safety and environ- mental compliance on all its facilities. “External audits are carried out on all our facilities in compliance with World Bank IFC guidelines and standards, ensuring international compliance.” During the construction phase of Bokpoort, ACWA Power allocated R5‑million for local community develop- ment projects for the !Kheis Municipality. This includes business skills develop- ment; the provision of solar lighting system; a water reticulation project; and the upgrading of the high school computer laboratory with the provision of internet access. Julies says, “As part of our social responsibility programme we recently donated 100 indigenous trees to schools and the community in the area. In addition to this, ACWA Power has established an aloe nursery as part of a relocation programme for the aloes that were removed from the project site. q

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