Sensaire Services, an ISO 9001-certified building services contracting company and one of the largest of its kind in the UAE, has recently completed work on the Mazaya Centre project. The project, comprising of apartments, shops, offices and car-parking is air-conditioned by 12 centralised chillers (each 200 tonnes of refrigeration), 52 air-handling units and 584 fan coil units.

An emphasis has been placed upon energy-efficient controls and heat recovery methods utilising plate-type heat exchangers.

The project also comprises two electrical sub-stations, centralised fire alarm and detection system, public address, closed circuit TV and emergency lighting systems.

Also installed by Sensaire are the ventilation, fire protection and plumbing services.

''The Al Mazaya project is one of many projects currently being undertaken by Sensaire Services, each with its unique and exacting requirements and each presenting an opportunity to build a reputation for service and quality,'' says marketing manager Roy Ashton.

The company - first established in the UAE in 1980 solely as an air-conditioning installation and maintenance firm - has over the years invested in a programme of systematic expansion of its operations.

He says: ''Its commitment to steady, sustained growth and continued development has resulted in the now well-established, fully-integrated, multi-disciplinary building services company that it is today.

''It remains confident of its strength and its future in the market place and guards closely its growing reputation for quality and service.

"The company's consistent rate of growth over the years necessitates continual contact with existing and potential clients so as to ensure its success.

''It is a fact that even our established clients are often amazed that Sensaire has a steady turnover in excess of Dh100 million ($27.25 million) and a total workforce approaching 2000."

He continues: "We, nonetheless, value greatly the business that helped to establish our firm during the pioneering years, and have developed a small works department to ensure that association continues whilst building our reputation, successfully executing more of the region's larger projects."

Sensaire was one of the first of few building services contracting companies in the UAE to gain recognition for its commitment to quality by the award of EN ISO 9001 certification, he says.

Its quality system, he proudly claims, "is designed to ensure efficient and effective integration of the various departmental functions with the on-site execution of the projects."

"The Mazaya project stands as a testament to the services provided by all those concerned with its construction and will, we are sure, equally serve its customers and clients well in the years to come."