Siveco and partner UTSEUS to perform maintenance assessments for 4 more Shanghai Expo 2010 pavilions

As the Expo is coming to an end, Siveco and partner UTSEUS were chosen to perform maintenance assessments focused on preparing for the "second life" of the buildings, on four more pavilions: those of Algeria, Angola, Brazil and Nepal. The Spanish pavilion was the first to hire Siveco for such an audit in July. We would like to thank the pavilions for their precious cooperation and their focus on sustainable development!

The joint Siveco-UTSEUS team offers third-party assessment, totally independent from construction companies, equipment suppliers and FM service providers, consists in a review of the technical history over the 6-month Expo period and provides a comprehensive analysis report covering future maintenance needs. This report will offer valuable input to make the case for the second life of the pavilion (for example its conversion to a permanent office building or its relocation).

The Algeria Pavilion

Old part of the major cities in Algeria and North Africa, the < Casbah >, as a historical, architectural and cultural patrimony is represented in the Algerian pavilion as a reference for that kind of original construction which has inspired many famous architects and beyond, a human-friendly lifestyle. This double reference is omnipresent, from the front of the pavilion to his final run through the streets of the city, the central square of houses, the way up to the terrace before going down to the last space that combines tradition with contemporary culture to complete the discovery and the appreciation of the country diversity.

The Angola Pavilion

Outer walls of the pavilion are decorated with African woodcarvings emphasizing national features of the country. Sculptures and paintings with rich ethnic characteristics are exhibited with high technological tools. These items not only show a strong tie between the country and its water, but also explore and present the sustainability of its urban development.

The Nepal Pavilion

The Nepal Pavilion is an exquisite work of art with a large Buddhist pagoda as the centerpiece, surrounded by several folk houses representing styles from different periods. It showcases Nepalese artisans' outstanding talents in art and architecture.

The Brazil Pavilion

The tropical-forest-like Brazil Pavilion shows off the cultural diversity and dynamism of Brazilian cities with the theme "Pulsing Cities: Feel the Life of Brazilian Cities." Brazil invites visitors to touch upon the beat and pulse of its cities. The architectural project of the pavilion was conceived to present visitors with an interactive virtual show, based on audiovisual stimuli using existing models in Brazil, such as the Portuguese Language Museum and Football Museum, for example.

Siveco is the number one supplier of Facility Management (FM or CAFM) and Maintenance Management Systems (MMS, also known as EAM) in Europe with around 82,000 users in over 60 countries. Siveco works with industry-leading customers in the manufacturing, infrastructure, and facility management markets. By implementing innovative management solutions, the company assists facility owners (and their service suppliers) in optimizing the utilization of their assets and reducing their operation costs, while improving safety and ensuring regulatory compliance. Siveco GROUP was founded in 1986, with headquarters in Paris and global R&D in Montpellier, South of France. Siveco's FM references include property owners such as: Auchan, Beijing Oriental Plaza, Ikea China, Paris City Hall, Paris Science Museum, the Greek Olympic Facilities, Singapore Land Transport Authority, etc. and service companies like Amec, Axima, Elyo, Ineo, Hochtief, Spie etc.

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