"KAHRAMAA" Launches Buildings TARSHEED Competition

Doha, February 03 (QNA) - As part of its National Campaign for Conservation and Efficient Use of Water and Electricity (TARSHEED), Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) announced today the launching of the Building Conservation Competition during the period from 4 to 28 February, under the title" Conservative Buildings, for Better Life". A KAHRAMAA press statement said today that candidates may sign up for the competition through the official website of the corporation, explaining that the competition includes all the Industrial, governmental, commercial and residential buildings The Buildings will be assessed by a team of experts and according to specific criteria that take into account the efficiency of the water, electricity and mechanical systems of the buildings, as well as the heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems,in addition to the lighting, water distribution and management system (BMS). The winning buildings will be honored in a ceremony that will be held on the World Earth Day which falls on April 23. (QNA)