The Water Desalination and Distribution Systems team under the Facilities Management Department of KAUST emerged as winners in the “Team of the Year: Private Sector” category of the annual IWFM Impact Awards. The announcement was made on the IWFM’s official X (formerly Twitter) account earlier today.
Every year, the IWFM Impact Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in the field of facilities management. These awards serve as a platform to acknowledge outstanding contributions and innovations in the sector. The IWFM Impact Awards “Team of the Year: Private Sector” category is highly competitive, as it recognizes teams that have made significant contributions to their organization’s success and the facilities management profession as a whole.
The Water Desalination and Distribution Team was recognized for its relentless commitment to ensuring the university’s uninterrupted access to potable water. This team is responsible for providing fresh water through a complex and innovative desalination and distribution system that meets the institution’s needs, even in the challenging and arid desert environment of Saudi Arabia.
With a strong emphasis on areas such as sustainability, social value, wellbeing, and productivity, the IWFM Impact Awards underscore the critical role of workplace and facilities management in business, the economy, and society at large. The Water Desalination and Distribution Team stood out due to its exceptional accomplishments, including efficient water production, and a forward-thinking approach to sustainability.
Previously known as the IWFM Awards, the award was rebranded in 2020 as the IWFM Impact Awards to emphasize the profound impact of the profession on the organizations it serves. These awards acknowledge individuals, teams, projects, collaborations, and organizations across various sizes, types, and sectors worldwide.
During the previous iteration of the IWFM Impact Awards in 2022, KAUST’s Facilities Management team was awarded the “Product or Service Development of the Year” category. This award highlighted the innovative KAUST Facilities Management Business Intelligence Dashboards (KFM-BI) as a leading example of excellence within the field.
The success story of KAUST Facilities Management at these Awards, serves as an inspiring example of what can be achieved when dedication, innovation, and teamwork come together. Their achievements represent not only a win for the team but also a testament to the importance of effective facilities management in creating sustainable, efficient, and productive work environments.