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OMNIYAT Celebrates the Groundbreaking of ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai

21 April, 2023/in Construction, Design, News/by Editor

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Following an iconic launch viewed by over 500 million people worldwide, OMNIYAT, Dubai’s leading luxury real estate developer, once again lit up the skies of Dubai to celebrate breaking ground on its highly anticipated architectural masterpiece, ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. Following OMYNIYAT’s ground-breaking tradition, three brilliant beams of light branded the skies above Palm Jumeirah, representing ORLA’s three iconic structures, and its sistership with One at Palm Jumeirah and AVA at Palm Jumeirah in a trifecta of exclusive luxury.

Set on the sand of the Arabian Gulf at the beachfront apex of the Palm Jumeirah, ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai – a residential jewel designed by world-renowned Foster + Partners and managed by legendary hospitality brand Dorchester Collection – will offer a bespoke lifestyle steeped in sumptuous style and sophistication.

Founder & Executive Chairman of OMNIYAT, Mahdi Amjad said: “Following the phenomenal success of last year’s launch of ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, we are excited to watch the rise of this highly anticipated property, which is the creative culmination of three leaders in their respective fields – Dorchester Collection, Foster + Partners, and OMNIYAT. This is the next step on a journey to an iconic destination – at the peak of Palm Jumeirah, and the pinnacle of ultra-luxury living. This milestone ground-breaking of our 13th exclusive project reflects OMNIYAT’s commitment to redefining the standard of luxury across Dubai.”

Comprising 86 two-to-four-bedroom homes, three outstanding sky palaces and one of the largest private mansions on the Palm Jumeirah, ORLA, Dorchester Collection Dubai, combines uninterrupted 270-degree sunrise to sunset views of both Dubai’s futuristic skyline with calming turquoise waters to provide residents privacy, prestige and personalised service to ensure they enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle.

Showcasing OMNIYAT’s visionary philosophy to create iconic and bespoke residential partnerships with elite hotel groups, its fourth development to be managed by the Dorchester Collection will include world-class facilities and amenities, such as a private, resident-only 300 square-metre beach club; a large, temperature-controlled outdoor infinity pool; a private cinema; a state-of-the-art fitness centre; a business centre with two meeting rooms, a boardroom a multi-functional events space; and library and cigar lounges; among others.

Making Concrete Structures More Sustainable with MCI(R)-2005

20 April, 2023/in Construction, Product/by Editor

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One of the biggest threats to concrete longevity is corrosion. Under static conditions, reinforced concrete is at very low risk for corrosion. However, when adding cracking, chloride exposure from seawater or deicing salts, and long-term carbonation to the equation, the vicious cycle begins. Corrosion causes reinforcing metal to expand, pushing on the concrete cover and causing it to spall off, subjecting the reinforcement to additional corrosives and deterioration.

For this reason, corrosion-inhibiting admixtures are often used in the construction of concrete buildings in harsh environments like seacoasts or regions that use heavy deicing salts. MCI®-2005 is one such admixture that meets the corrosion inhibitor requirements under ASTM C1582 and promotes greater concrete longevity.

MCI®-2005 stands out from the crowd as the only corrosion-inhibiting concrete admixture that is also a USDA-certified, biobased product. MCI®-2005 contains 67% USDA-certified biobased content and is therefore a great way to earn credits toward LEED certification through the use of renewable materials. It is also a good choice for US federal agencies and their contractors seeking to meet minimum biobased content purchasing requirements, or for projects seeking to meet Estidama Pearl and BREEAM green building rating requirements in other parts of the world.

Collaborative Contracting Could Re-energise Singapore’s Construction Recovery

18 April, 2023/in Construction, News/by Editor

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Singapore’s construction sector is showing signs of strength and stability into 2023, having risen 10 percent year on year in the fourth quarter of 2022 following an 8.1 percent growth in the third quarter. Greater investment in collaborative contracting could be key to building further on the current rate of recovery, according to Turner & Townsend’s Singapore Market Intelligence Report: April 2023.

The global professional services company expects this growth to continue, forecasting total construction demand to be between S$27bn and S$32bn in 2023. Despite challenges and uncertainties, the construction industry will likely outpace the wider economy this year.

Pent-up demand for public and private construction is one of the factors driving the success of Singapore’s construction sector. The bulk of anticipated construction work in 2023 is for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, with a robust pipeline of both public housing as well as private residential developments resulting from previous successful en-bloc transactions and government land sites sold in 2021 and 2022. Commercial construction demand is also expected to ramp up in 2023, including the redevelopment of old commercial premises to enhance asset values and the recommencement of major projects that were halted during the pandemic.

Singapore’s government has also set out refreshed infrastructure priorities, with the 2023 budget laying out a plan for some key construction and infrastructure needs that point toward a more consensus-driven approach. There are several measures broadly aimed at increasing productivity, such as the S$4 billion National Productivity Fund top-up, the new Enterprise Innovation Scheme, and the S$1 billion boost to the Singapore Global Enterprises initiative.

The local construction sector has room to grow but remains vulnerable to global challenges such as high inflation and rising interest rates. This uncertainty has resulted in construction costs remaining high despite a year-on-year decrease in prices for steel bars (13.9 percent) and concreting sand (1.7 percent), holding back a rebound in other types of construction projects. While the industry’s performance is steady, it has the potential for further growth if major players can take tangible steps to overcome the challenges and if delayed projects resume.

Considered together, these factors call for more investment in collaborative contracting. This inclusive approach, advocated by Turner & Townsend and other industry players, creates value through closer consultation among stakeholders and has the potential to re-energise Singapore’s built environment beyond its current rate of recovery. Implementing collaborative contracting practices takes time and requires trust from all parties from the start. Singapore’s government is already encouraging this, with the Building and Construction Authority recently refreshing the Built Environment Industry Transformation Map (ITM) to combine the previous Construction and Real Estate (Facilities Management) ITMs into a single map focusing on a value-chain approach.

Khoo Sze Boon, Managing Director, Singapore and Vietnam at Turner & Townsend, said: “To prepare for the future and meet construction needs, better collaboration across the supply chain is critical in driving towards an advanced and integrated sector. Embracing new ways of working, such as collaborative contracting, could herald a new level of partnership and industry cooperation. Adopting the latest frameworks and technologies will help our industry improve efficiency and productivity, driving greater value into projects big and small across the city. To transform Singapore’s Built Environment for tomorrow, we need to drive collaborative contracting efforts today.”

Contractor OKP Chooses Volvo Vibro Hammer Solution for Sheet Piling Application

20 January, 2023/in Construction, News/by Editor

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The EC350DL vibro hammer solution was developed by Volvo’s Special Application Solution (SAS) team to operate in perfect harmony with any vibro hammer, enabling OKP to work efficiently, reliably and comply with the Singapore government’s site safety requirements.

The EC350DL complete vibro hammer solution meets the safety requirements in Singapore while working efficiently and reliably.

As a brand synonymous with safety, Volvo has designed attachments to work in perfect harmony with its excavators and offers customers a complete solution that is proven, reliable, and backed by a full warranty and servicing.

“Choosing a package of Volvo machines and perfectly matched attachments gives contractors peace of mind that work will be completed efficiently and comply with the government requirements in Singapore,” says Joseph Low, Senior Manager for Productivity and Retail Development at Volvo Construction Equipment Singapore.

One such contractor benefitting from this peace of mind is leading transport infrastructure and civil engineering company Or Kim Peow Contractors Pte Ltd (OKP), which recently purchased two new Volvo EC350DL excavators with a specially designed front attachment for vibro hammer applications.

OKP’s Volvo EC350DL excavator installing sheet piles to construct the retaining wall on the Sungei Selarang and Subsidiary Drain A improvement project.

OKP has deployed one of the excavators to work for 8 to 12 hours a day on a project to improve the Sungei Selarang and Subsidiary Drain A, positioning sheet piles efficiently and effectively to construct the retaining walls.

“We have a tight schedule for the project and its progress is affected by the high and low tide of the water so we needed a solution that would be reliable and powerful enough to put the sheet piles in place quickly,” explains Kance Liong, Senior Project Manager at OKP.

“Besides efficiency, safety is our topmost priority, and we are confident in the complete solution from Volvo to meet both our criteria. This allows us to work with peace of mind, whereas if we used a third-party front attachment, it may not be certified by the authorities and may fail, causing more trouble for us,” Liong continues.

“In addition, the excavator is also reliable and fuel efficient, and Volvo’s aftermarket service support is among the best in Singapore. Our first choice of equipment purchase is Volvo nowadays,” he concludes.

The Volvo excavator and vibro hammer have been designed to work in perfect harmony with each other.

Conservative Outlook for Singapore’s Construction Sector Despite Commodity Prices Stabilising

29 November, 2022/in Construction, News/by Editor

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With ongoing inflation and supply chain challenges, a measured approach towards resuming pre-pandemic workflows is crucial

Global construction consultancy firm, Linesight, has released new data revealing some commodity prices for the third quarter of 2022 have stabilised as compared to the first half of the year. Although prices remain elevated as inflation, supply chain delays and labour market constraints prove to be the key challenges prices that are stable are expected to remain so for the coming months and into 2023, with some trending downwards. Amidst a slowing economy and higher interest rates, growth in Singapore’s construction industry will be buoyed by large strategic projects that have resumed since the easing of pandemic restrictions. The findings are part of Linesight’s Q3 2022 Singapore Commodity Report.

Key construction materials in Singapore have stabilisedfrom the peaks of the first two quarters of this year when geopolitical risk spiked amid the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Prices of steel rebar and flat steel are projected to decrease by 4.5% and 3% respectively from Q3 to Q4 2022, and this trend is expected to continue as iron ore prices drop across Asia. Meanwhile, concrete prices are expected to remain high and increase by 0.7%, as the outlook for raw materials and elevated transportation costs persist.

While there is a gloomy outlook for global economic activity, coupled with the slowing down of China’s economy, demand stemming from investments in renewable energy is expected to contribute to keeping copper prices relatively high. Linesight predicts copper prices to increase by 1% from Q3 to Q4 2022, although they have dropped back from the mid-2022 highs.

From a macro standpoint, construction output in Singapore, in sectors such as residential and institutional, have expanded considerably, with a 4.3% and 3.9% change from 2021 to 2022. However, the lead times of long-lead equipment (LLE) have extended drastically since the start of 2022 as a result of material shortages, delays and price hikes throughout the supply chain, which is leading to reduced commitment from suppliers for new projects.

Michael Murphy, Director at Linesight Singapore, said: “It is encouraging for construction players to see material prices stabilising, with some materials heading towards a relative downward trend. Linesight is working closely with its clients to ensure that they are able to navigate the complexities of the current market and capitalise the growth opportunities ahead as Singapore moves towards recovery of the construction industry.”

You may access the full report here.

Opening of Peljesac bridge

12 August, 2022/in Construction/by developer

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MCI® Technology Applied on One of the World’s Most Demanding Construction Projects!

On 26 of July, Pelješac Bridge, the largest ever EU infrastructure investment in Croatia, officially opened in grand ceremony. The bridge, providing a road link between two parts of the country is of strategic importance and is one of the most substantial EU infrastructural investments ever. It connects the region of Southern Dalmatia with the rest of the country’s mainland. The bridge will cut travel time by 37 minutes along the Adriatic coastline, improving people’s lives and increasing economic opportunities for the region. It has 13 spans, five of which are 285 meters long, six centrally placed reinforced concrete pylons with a height of 33 meters, and two lanes together with a stop lane that will serve for bridge maintenance.

Peljesac bridge is ranking among the most demanding bridges in the world—in complexity of construction and design. Bridge is 2,404-m (7,887.14-ft) long.

ln order to meet the main criteria of quality design, such as stability, durability, economy and integration into the environment, the design proposed the construction of an extra dosed bridge with an integrated hybrid structure. Structure is comprised of five central spans, each 285-m long, and six low pylons. Especially careful approach was taken to ensure durability for the extended lifespan of over 130 years. Cortec’s MCI® 2018 was specified on this project during the design phase as a silane-based impregnation with a migrating inhibitor property to protect against the harmful effects of corrosion, thus extending the service life of the bridge. MCI® 2018 is a 100% silane-based concrete sealer, containing migrating corrosion inhibitors that allow deep penetration into concrete and provides water repellence by chemically reacting with the cementitious substrate. It seals surface pores, preventing the intrusion of chlorides, reduces carbonation, and protects from the ingress of wind-driven rain. Treated concrete surfaces are fully breathable and their natural moisture-vapor transmission is not affected. After repair of surface damage and cleaning of discolorations and other surface defects, the concrete surface of the pylons needed to be protected with a colorless silane coating to improve durability and increase the resistance of the concrete surface to long-term external influences. MCI®-2018 carries CE certification that indicates conformity with health, safety and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Application of Cortec’s MCI®-2018

A combination of AC coatings, cathodic protection of steel reinforcement in piles and pile heads, a concrete cover of 65–85 mm stainless steel reinforcement and impregnation of all concrete surfaces with MCI®-2018 was selected. This was chosen as the strategy to help the bridge achieve a 130-year service life. MCI®-2018 was applied on the entire substructure of the bridge. All concrete parts were coated with MCI®-2018 by a spraying technique. The work was performed in accordance with the project requirements and after surface preparation to full functionality.

This included:

Access to pylons
Rehabilitation of the concrete surface of the pylons
Cleaning the concrete surface of the pylon (washing the pillars with water)
Impregnation of the concrete surface of the pylon with MCI®-2018.

MCI®-2018 contains time-proven Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors (MCI®). The silane component provides water repellency by chemically reacting with the cementitious substrate under proper application, decreasing the ingress of aggressive materials. The product penetrates deep into concrete, providing corrosion protection to reinforcing steel from existing water and chloride ions, or other contaminants. Continuous monitoring of the condition of the structure at one central place was done during the construction phase and will be done at the exploitation phase to examine parameters of structural behavior, time, seismic activity, and structural durability. The designer of the bridge specified corrosion protection for all concrete segments in order to achieve a 130-year service life.

Cortec’s CEO, Boris Miksic, Croatian-American businessman is proud that his patented technology was used on this historic project to connect two parts of his country. “Our MCI® technology is used in largest construction projects throughout the globe. Witnessing its application in my home country on this monumental bridge structure is truly a special. Peljesac bridge is huge step forward for all of us.” A strategic investment such as this bridge, demonstrates European Commission’s commitment to bring people together and unite territories, while reinforcing the territorial cohesion of the region and helping other neighboring countries.

National Speed Skating Oval aka Ice Ribbon

The ‘Ice Ribbon’ Set to Light Up the Olympic Skyline in Beijing

1 February, 2022/in Architecture, Construction, Design/by Editor

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On 4 February 2022, the world will watch Beijing celebrate the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics as the world’s first dual Olympic city

The only new permanent venue for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, the National Speed Skating Oval or the ‘Ice Ribbon’, will be unveiled under Olympic lights for the first time since its completion in 2021. The 12,000-seat venue will host the speed skating events and will award 14 gold medals.

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Designed as a spectacular new landmark by global sports architecture firm Populous, after winning an international design competition, the ‘Ice Ribbon’ was created as a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage that celebrates the elegance, precision, pace and dynamic of speed skating. From its Asia Pacific headquarters in Brisbane, Populous managed a multitude of stakeholders across five countries and three offices to win the rigorous design competition over 60 other firms. The win recognised Populous’ unparalleled Olympic experience and their involvement in their 14th Olympic Games, both summer and winter.

Populous Senior Principal and co-Project Director on NSSO Andrew James said to be selected as the chief designer of an Olympic sports venue was a huge honour. “The winning design for the ‘Ice Ribbon’ was created in an intense time frame and was forged through several concepts and many iterations to develop a spinning concept into its final form. It became a global effort with our team in Beijing, Brisbane, India, London and America drawing on our experience from Oval Lingotto in Turin, Italy and our design of Fisht Stadium in Russia, home of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games,” James said.

National Speed Skating Oval aka Ice Ribbon external aerial shot

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The client, Beijing National Speed Skating Oval Operation Co. said the ‘Ice Ribbon’ demonstrates the excellence of Populous’ design and justified their international reputation in sports architecture. Sitting together as iconic buildings along the central axis of the Beijing Olympics’ ‘Bird’s Nest’ and the ‘Water Cube’ venues they said, “The National Speed Skating Oval is not only a world-class sports facility designed to be among the best in the world, but it also brings an international landmark for Beijing and enhances the landscape and urban fabric of the area.”

When reflecting on the characteristics of Olympic speed skating, Tiric Chang, Principal of Populous in China and the co-Project Director of the NSSO drew on childhood memories of growing up in Beijing to create a beautiful interpretation of Chinese culture and heritage.

“Much of the inspiration for the conceptual design of the ‘Ice Ribbon’ came from a traditional ice game played in old Beijing which involved a high speed spinning ‘ice top’. The ribbons of the design make reference to the floating silk ribbons of the artwork my family had dedicated their time to – which was the study and preservation of the Dunhuang Grottoes, a significant collection of Buddhist art from the Tang dynasty. It guided the design team to boldly extend the concept of a high-speed rotating ice top to create 22 rotating light bands for the façade, which not only represents the ice surface and the shape of the oval but also perfectly demonstrates the high-speed movement of speed skaters,” Chang explains.

Image from Populous.com

In addition to the striking appearance of NSSO, the design process has also been thoroughly considered in terms of its practical functions to meet the requirements of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Skating Union (ISU). More importantly, the design also adds to the intense and exciting atmosphere where every movement and sound of the speed skating blades can be seen and heard by everyone in the oval.

In the lead up to, and during the Games, NSSO will be the home of training for speed skating events and Olympic competitions. Following the Games, the design’s legacy allows the transformation of the facility to serve its long-term purpose as a real hub for the community, to hold Winter festivals, public ice skating, ice hockey or private ice-based shows and events. This legacy design will support the Chinese Central Government’s Ice and Snow Sports Development Plan which aims to involve 300 million people in ice and snow sports by 2025 and the IOC’s ‘Agenda 2020’ to ensure there is real cost-benefit associated with hosting the Games.

Pan-United and Surbana Jurong Team Up to Decarbonise Heavy Vehicle Trucking Fleet

20 January, 2022/in Construction, News/by Editor

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Pan-United Concrete, a subsidiary of Singapore’s largest concrete and cement provider Pan-United Corporation Ltd and Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd, one of the largest Asia-based global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firms, have entered into a Project Development Partnership Agreement (“Partnership”) to study the feasibility of using electric and hydrogen fuel cells to power a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks moving its concrete business in Singapore.

The partnership is in line with Pan-United’s sustainability targets to firstly, offer only low-carbon concrete1 by 2030, secondly, offer carbon-neutral concrete products by 2040 and lastly, become a carbon-neutral ready-mix concrete (“RMC”) company by 2050. As part of the Partnership, Surbana Jurong will study and evaluate the potential of decarbonising Pan-United’s fleet of concrete mixer trucks and tipper trucks that currently operate on diesel.

The partnership aims to achieve several outcomes, chief of which is to develop a technology roadmap based on Pan-United’s strategy and vision towards carbon abatement of its trucking fleets, as well as shortlist high-potential technologies. Surbana Jurong will also help to develop a business plan that takes into consideration the techno-economic feasibility and potential carbon dioxide (“CO2”) savings. In addition, Surbana Jurong will make carbon footprint calculations to determine the extent of carbon emissions reduced in Pan-United’s future trucking fleet while setting the pace of transition towards net-zero emissions.

By using cleaner energy options, Pan-United has the potential to significantly improve the sustainability performance of its delivery fleet. The conversion from diesel engines to electric and hydrogen-powered ones in its fleet can also mitigate against potential rises in oil prices, and reflects the company’s efforts to support climate change action through the use of greener transportation services. As a vertically integrated concrete producer, Pan-United understands the importance of minimising its supply chain contribution to energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and waste. A key component of its supply chain is its fleet of concrete mixer and delivery tipper trucks which can make up to 7,000 trips a day across Singapore.

This is the second partnership between Surbana Jurong and Pan-United. In 2020, both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two other industry leaders, Keppel Data Centres and Chevron, supported by the National Research Foundation. This alliance was aimed at jointly exploring, identifying and developing carbon capture technologies, including novel CO2 mitigation technologies that convert captured CO2 into useful construction materials.

Getzner Expands its Impact Noise Protection Range with New Acoustic Floor Mats

3 December, 2021/in Construction, Product/by Editor

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Two new Acoustic Floor Mats for increased sound control are now available in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Buers (AT). Getzner Werkstoffe launched two new designs of its impact noise insulation, the Acoustic Floor Mat (AFM), at the start of 2021. The vibration isolating solution now has improved product characteristics, with enhanced dynamic efficacy and a further reduction in the height of the highly resilient impact noise protection mat. Not only are the requirements for impact noise protection constantly increasing today, they are also constantly changing. In order to support construction planners in spite of this, Getzner, one of the leading experts in vibration and oscillation protection, has developed two new types of Acoustic Floor Mat, which are now also available in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

“We have once again pushed the boundaries of what’s possible and now, following the intensive development phase, we are looking forward to the forthcoming product launch,” underlines Sebastian Wiederin, Product Manager at Getzner.

Impact noise protection for mixed-use buildings

“The most impressive aspect of the insulation mats is their improved dynamic efficacy and their high load capacity. Thanks to their low installation height, they are ideal for mixed-use building complexes with different levels of sound control. They are also perfect for renovation projects with limited space and increased acoustic requirements,” explains Wiederin.

Meeting increased sound insulation requirements

The two new impact noise protection mats, AFM 35 and AFM 29, are available in proven Sylomer® product quality and with a 3D corrugated surface. The AFM 35 has an even lower dynamic stiffness than before, which corresponds to 5 MN/m3. This also means it achieves a greater impact noise reduction ∆Lw of 35 dB. “The new Acoustic Floor Mat makes it easier to meet increased sound control requirements in future than it was before,” stresses Sebastian.

Highly resilient insulating mats – also suitable for renovations

What sets the second new AFM 29 impact noise protection mat, a homogeneous polyurethane mat, is its high load capacity of 50 kN/m2 and its effectiveness in insulating impact noise by 29 dB. It has a reduced installation height of just 11 mm. These properties make the AFM 29 ideal for renovations and use under dry screed, but also for areas with high footfall, such as supermarkets. The floor mats are designed for high loads. The material’s low deflection helps prevent cracks from forming in the screed.

“The Acoustic Floor Mat offers consistently high impact noise reduction that lasts for decades. With this product, Getzner is making an important contribution to improving quality of life and work,” Wiederin explained.

New Volvo Fuel Challenge Program Rewards Customers for Efficient Operation

13 September, 2021/in Construction, Product/by Editor

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The incentive program remunerates Volvo EC200D and EC210D excavator customers in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia with aftermarket credit for consuming less than the stipulated fuel consumption target for their respective country. It presents a win-win situation for customers as they reduce fuel cost, lessen environmental impact and save money on parts and services.

Fuel is typically the single highest contributor to operating cost, often accounting for 30-40% of a machine’s total cost of operation. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is committed to maximizing fuel efficiency and lowering the lowest total cost of ownership and operation for its customers. Lowering fuel consumption across various segments by optimizing performance and supporting increased operator efficiency also contributes to its sustainability commitments for the environment.

Given that Volvo excavators are already renowned in the market for delivering superior fuel economy, especially in the 20 t class, Volvo CE has decided to launch a Fuel Challenge program. This will enable customers to earn aftermarket credit from Volvo CE by lowering their fuel consumption. Needless to mention, performance is optimized and the productivity of the customer’s equipment is not impacted.

When buying a new machine, a customer can choose to enroll it on the program. The objective of the progam is to encourage the use of machines in the right work modes and for operators to consciously avoid using high work modes. This is facilitated by Volvo CE by activating a passcode for the higher modes.

“The Fuel Challenge program is a win-win for all stakeholders, while ensuring that we lower carbon footprint for a better tomorrow,” explains Joseph Low, product manager at Volvo CE Region Asia.

All-time low for fuel consumption

Multi Ways Equipment from Singapore, which enrolled two of its Volvo EC200D excavators onto the program, has passed its savings onto its customers.

“We enrolled our new EC200D excavators onto the Fuel Challenge program with the intention of adding value to our rental customers by lowering their operating cost – fuel being the most important component,” says James Lim, managing director of Multi Ways Equipment. “Volvo CE worked with our team to achieve our lowest fuel consumption to date with no impact on productivity. Not only did we save fuel but also earned the credit to spend on parts and services.”

The Volvo Fuel Challenge program is open to customers of the Volvo EC200D and EC210D crawler excavators in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Terms and conditions apply and customers are requested to consult their local dealer for more details of the program.

“It is time to buy a Volvo excavator and be a part of the success story!” Joseph Low concludes.