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Sustainable Hotel Design Trends of Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar

In conversation with Santosh Surve, Chief Engineer, Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar

Santosh Surve, Chief Engineer, Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar.

Q1) What were the initial steps taken to streamline the efficiency of all the systems and equipment Deployed in the hotel?

Ans. Regular Check Up, Maintaining Log Books with 03Shifts, Monitoring running Hours, Using Timers, Digital Thermostat has been used for AC Controls

Q2) How has the property used IoT to its benefit, especially for the functioning and operations of its facilities?

Ans. We Have Vaporizer System By Kelvin to Utilize the LOT Cylinders

Q3) Elaborate on the sustainability initiatives undertaken by the team that have had impact on the business.

Ans.

  • We have Sustainability Platform – MESH with Centralized Monitoring 
  • STP Water 100% utilization for Garden with Effective Sprinkler system 

Q4) What are the common mistakes prevalent in the industry at the time of selecting and integrating various systems and equipment?

Ans.

  • Sometimes Selection of Air Cooled Heat Pumps making Troubles for Operations
  • Sometimes Hydropenumatic System is Common with single VFD for Public and Guest Area is making trouble with Pressure.

Q5) With budgets coming under significant strain, how have you managed to continue on-ground operations without impact guest or employee experience?

Ans. Effective Manning Utilization, Monitoring  All The Machines Check Up , Immediate action on Minor Minor repairs & defects

Q6) How did you develop an engineering budget and operating strategy that is aligned with your property’s business strategy?

Ans.

  • We Have Daily Tracker for Month On Month Basis Expenses
  • We do Tracking & Planning , Forecasting on Equipment , Building & Machineries Maintenance

Q7) What kind of long-term preventative maintenance and 10 year asset protection plans are you currently executing for your property?

Ans.

  • We Have Given CAMC for the Major Machineries-Chiller, Heat Pump & DG Set
  • We Have Asset Management & Tracking System with POP on Daily Basis–Transcendent
  • We Have Effective PPM & EPM System