Author: RPMG

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Pat Shares his 70th Birthday with Industry

In November, Pat Burke, managing director of RPM Engineering, invited friends, family and colleagues to celebrate his 70th birthday with him. The momentous occasion took

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VRF Concept for High-Rise Buildings

To address my scepticism over using VRF/VRV systems in high-rise buildings, I recently set forth to China to see a real high-rise VRF installation at

Pats Corner

No. 11 Wallnut Road, Durban

RPM were appointed to design the airconditioning for No. 11 Wallnut Road, Durban. This is a 100 year old heritage building in the Natal Victorian

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Evaporative Cooling

In the April issue of RACA Journal, there was an article contributed by the well-known and highly experienced Pat Burke from RPM Engineering, describing alterations

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88 Field Street

RACA  :  88 Field Street Article RPM Consulting Engineers have been appointed to refurbish 88 Field Street, Durban, an iconic 24 storey glass building, erected

Pats Corner

A Visit to an Exhibition (M C E 2014)

by Patrick Burke After the long haul from Johannesburg via Doha, we eventually arrived at Milan Airport. It was 07h00 local time. At the immigration

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Presidia Building

Presidia Building : Paul Kruger Street : Pretoria The new owners agreed to a complete refurbishment of the chilled water plant, to include new chilled

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Liberty Towers

BP Centre Durban (Liberty Towers)… West Street’s most iconic building set to lead in the efficiency stakes. The construction of the BP Centre commenced in