Well-established operations and extensive resources Gulfwide have ensured that Airmech has a sound footing and the capability of handling projects quickly and efficiently anywhere in the region, says PB Smith, regional manager of Airmech, one of the leading companies in the field of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services and steel fabrication in the Gulf.

The company says it is proud to have been the M&E services contractor for Union House.

Detailing the company's scope of work, Smith stated that Airmech was responsible for all electrical, mechanical, air-conditioning and plumbing works on the development. The company also undertook special lighting and fit-out works for the subsequent tenants.

The systems specified for the project were HVAC (heating, ventilation and airconditioning) with 300 tonnes of cooling; building management system (BMS); plumbing and drainage; fire-fighting; fire alarm; lighting and small power; safety and security; and a standby generator.

Various safety and security systems included fire detection and alarms with fire protection sprinklers throughout the building; emergency/exit lighting fed from the central emergency battery system; escape route air pressurisation and smoke exhaust system; CCTV (closed circuit television) and card access security system.

In case of a fire, all lifts will automatically travel to the ground floor and the doors will open. The stair pressurisation system will prevent smoke from entering the escape staircase while a smoke extract system will remove fumes from the affected floor and the floors above and below.

With more than 30 years experience in the Gulf and a committment to quality, Airmech has the knowledge and resources to provide the services expected for both commercial and industrial projects.

"Furthermore to ensure that our standards are maintained, we have commenced procedures to obtain certification to ISO9000 and are currently undergoing the required audit,'' stated Smith.

The company's capabilities also extend to steel tanks fabrication and erection; structural steel fabrication and erection; thermal insulation and metal cladding; plant operation and prevention maintenance services; galvanised sheet metal and spiral ducting fabrication; instrumentation, automation and controls; and computer room mechanical and electrical services.

The company's management and supervisory staff comprise of a team of highly trained professionals with a wealth of experience and knowledge in their fields, stated Smith.

"Having well-established operations throughout the Gulf enables us to react quickly and efficiently to developments anywhere in the region, drawing on our existing extensive resources.

''Our office complex in Dubai houses engineering and design, CAD and drawing facilities, administration and accounts all under one roof, enabling us to coordinate our activities to the ultimate benefit of our clients," he said.

Airmech employ 40 engineers and in excess of 600 tradesmen in the UAE, together with more than 500 skilled and semi-skilled mechanical and electrical personnel in Bahrain.

Airmech Dubai is a partnership of the Al Mutaiwie Group in Dubai and the Mohammed Jalal Group from Bahrain. Jointly, Airmech has the financial backing of an organisation with a turnover in excess of $200 million per annum.

Specialising in industrial projects where a higher level of engineering is required, Airmech has carried out extensive works in Dubal and Jebel Ali Free Zone. It has recently completed the mechanical and electrical installations for the office tower at the prestigious Emirates Towers project together with United Arab Shipping Company's regional offices, a project managed by Union Properties. Its purpose-built workshop adjacent to Jebel Ali is well placed to carry out all types of fabrication, as well as providing on-the-spot service and support for site operations in the Free Zone and surrounding areas. Airmech also provides complete after-sales service by way of a comprehensive maintenance department.

Airmech Abu Dhabi has also completed M&E installations at the Marina Mall, Al Taweelah desalination plant and the Abu Dhabi feed mill. It is currently involved with the major expansion of Umm Al Nar desalination plant and the Abu Dhabi National Paper Mill.

Westminster Gulf, a division of Airmech provides a full range of scaffolding, towers, platforms to support its own works as well as directly to clients and other contractors.

Airmech Bahrain is involved in a wide range of projects in the commercial and industrial sector and, in particular, Aluminium Bahrain's (Alba) smelter. Airmech has also completed the MEP services for the new headquarters of the National Bank of Bahrain, the tallest building in Bahrain at 25 storeys. Other areas of involvement include operation and preventive maintenance for complete mechanical, electrical and fire protection in prestigious residential and commercial buildings such as the Arabian Gulf University, the Arab Banking Corporation headquarters.

Airmech Oman has also completed extensive work on the new British Embassy, Buraimi General Hospital, Oman International Bank headquarters building, the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra Complex, Mina Raysut container terminal, and an extension to Woodham Naval Base.