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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
MARCH
2014
What can Procon offer the construction
industry?
The prevention of oil based spillages via
products and process design. Also the ability
to remove oily substances from soil and water
to compliance standards.
Why should a company opt to use Procon’s
services and products as opposed to
another?
We have proven technology, the expertise as
well as great turn-around time to complete
any project.
What is Procon’s main aim– operationally?
When it comes to maintenance our systems
require very little maintenance due to quality
construction. We would like to ensure our
clients are not only satisfied with the service
and maintenance we offer but also comply
with legislation.
What is the main aim of your systems?
Oily water separators ensure waste water
effluent treatment to ensure water is
discharged safely or reused. Our bioreme-
diation is based on environmentally friendly
products which to not harm the natural
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ENVIRONMENT
Procon Environmental Technologies
managing director, Kuno Kerlen.
PREVENTING SPILLAGES
A Q & A with Kuno Kerlen, new managing director of
leading environmental management expert Procon
Environmental Technologies.
environment, the hydrau-flo fuel filling valves
prevent spillages as well as fuel theft.
Expand on the products that you offer?
We offer a range of environmental products
and solutions from oily water separator
systems, oil skimmers, filtration filters to
remove 99% of oils, bioremediation, spill
response, absorbents and spill kits as well as
non-pressurised overfill protection for speed
re-fuelling operations.
Are you able to adapt the systems that you
offer to specific requirements or are they
standard?
Our systems are engineered and customised
to our clients requirements.
As the new MD how do you intend
increasing Procon’s geographical foot-
print in Africa?
Yes, we would like to focus more on indus-
trialised countries.
Which markets in Africa do you want to
target – and why?
Any industry that deals with or has a potential
for hydrocarbon contamination on site.
GREEN CITIES 2014
In a world of shifting climate, increasing
urbanisation and biodiversity loss, it has never
been more vital to apply available skills and
energy to ensure sustainable development
within the built environment.
Green Cities 2014: ‘Beyond the Baseline’, is a two-day confer-
ence which will be taking place from 18 to 19 March at the
Grand Hyatt in Melbourne.
This climate-focused conference explores the issues of urban
environments, including the link between resource usage and
urbanisation. Many of the world’s challenges lie in cities and many
of its solutions lie in managing these cities efficiently.
This year’s event will see two Aurecon experts present on topics
critical to the creation of liveable cities. Chris Buntine, senior envi-
ronmental systems design (ESD) Engineer at Aurecon, will present a
paper titled: ‘Waste not – a new approach to on-site organic waste
recycling’, in which he will discuss the findings from innovative waste
systems currently in place and the potential for wider application.
“Harvesting organic waste using on-site recycling poses a
significant challenge for green building projects, however a new
technology is being deployed in Australia which is likely to make
on-site processing more viable,” says Buntine.
Quentin Jackson, ESD leader Brisbane & environmental modelling
service leader at Aurecon, will present on the Sir Samuel Griffith
Centre at Griffith University, which will be one of Australia’s first
teaching and research building powered entirely by a safe, sustainable
power supply system.
“This world-leading 6 Star Green Star – Education Design v1
building is an example of genuine sustainable energy alternatives and
it provides a model that could be incorporated into isolated buildings
in remote areas, like rural schools and hospitals,” says Jackson.
Aurecon sees sustainability as a dynamic and complex interplay
of elements and systems and the company seeks to develop holistic
solutions through a multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable
development. The company’s involvement in the Green Cities 2014
conference directly aligns with a commitment and drive to support
sustainable urbanisation.
Will you set up operations in these
countries or will projects be serviced from
South Africa?
Depending on the specific requirements
and the amount of projects in a country will
determine our setup. Currently we service
clients from South Africa.
How will Procon enhance its current
product offering?
We are constantly ensuring our products
are up to date and have recently included
overfill protection systems as well as the oil
buster which is a mobile system that is the
best biological and chemical system in the
market today.
LEFT:
Chris Buntine, senior environmental systems design (ESD)
engineer at Aurecon.
RIGHT:
Quentin Jackson, ESD leader Brisbane
& environmental modelling service leader at Aurecon.
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