Dubai-based Thermo is one of the leaders in the field of mechanical and electrical contracting and facilities management with the capability to provide complete design-and-build services on even the most complex turnkey projects, says Essam Abul Husn, deputy general manager.

"With its experienced project teams, management expertise, planning, procurement and commissioning skills, the company guarantees a top end-product and complete client satisfaction." he adds.

Thermo installed all the mechanical and electrical systems for the 271 villas in Al Warkaa, including mains electrical supply, power distribution, electrical lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning), the provisions for SMATV and CATV systems, telephones, plumbing and drainage systems.

"Thermo's expert project team, led by Yasser Wahb, executed this project in demanding circumstances," Husn points out. "In a project of such complexity, Thermo's project team was meticulous in its planning with decisions made at every stage from mobilising to commissioning and hand-over."

Thermo is a subsidiary of Union Properties, a public joint stock company with Emirates Bank International being a major shareholder. Established in 1976, Thermo has enjoyed continuous growth - hand-in-hand with the development of the UAE - having been involved in a number of prestigious projects over the years. The start of new millennium marked the 25th year of successful operations.

Certified to ISO 9002, Thermo undertakes multi-services turnkey projects involving air-conditioning and refrigeration, power generation and electrical systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, fire-detection and protection, and automation and controls.

Besides the 271 villas project, Thermo has recently been associated with Dubai International Airport Terminal 1, the Tower on the Shaikh Zayed Road and Skywalk Tower for Union Properties.

Thermo's success in the commercial and domestic domains of mechanical and electrical services has allowed it to expand into other areas of the service industry. These include: