Ministry of Education – Installations at 300 Schools

Background

Taqeef has been a preferred supplier of the Ministry of Education for the last five years.  The Ministry operates an ongoing maintenance and development programme for schools throughout Dubai and the Northern Emirates.  However, climate and logistics dictate that HVAC works can only be completed during July and August when schools are closed for the summer break.

Challenge

While many of school system upgrades are planned throughout the year, access for installations is only permitted when the schools are not operational.  In addition, the need for system upgrades and maintenance is often only identified during the summer period.  This leaves little time for stock ordering and installation time-tabling.

Solution

Taqeef has created a bespoke schools service model to ensure Ministry of Education projects can be successfully completed at short notice.  This includes:

• Operating a multi-shift model of 125 teams which ensures non-stop work during July and August on all sites around-the-clock.
• Using a digitalised and intuitive spare parts stocking procedure.
• Increasing stock-holding on key unit types (using visibility on past and projected MOE orders).

Taqeef has installed and commissioned more than 30,000 AC units in over 300 schools throughout Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We have completed all projects on time and to budget and have received letters of appreciation and commendation from the Ministry of Education for our impressive work and exemplary service.