On a growth path, Enapco has evolved into a complete electro-mechanical contracting company, providing a wide range of engineering services.
Based in Abu Dhabi, Enapco has been consistently following the progress chart that it has mapped out for itself. A complete electro-mechanical contracting company, it provides a range of engineering services in segments such as MEP works, airport engineering, maintenance and installation of electrical works, maintenance and installation of air-conditioning works, plumbing works, fire protection, security systems, low voltage and air gas field. These services are mainly for residential, commercial public, private and industrial construction.
"Many positive things have been happening at Enapco, since last year. We have been on a growth and opportunity path. We have experienced the transition of our services from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain to Dubai and Doha. This has created an opportunity for the Enapco team. They responded to the challenge by improving response and expanding services," says Qusai Mahmood, General Manager, Enapco.
The company has been continuously innovating in its field of operation, and has acquired capabilities to offer consistent quality to all its customers. "At Enapco, we have done an excellent job of fine-tuning the special projects team and growing the value engineering business, as well as continuing our success in our traditional electro-mechanical services. Our realigned operations provide our customers greater efficiency and value. All of this has been accomplished in spite of the fact that Enapco team have been spending most of their time travelling, working with other companies, and also working on new acquisitions to grow the electro-mechanical service business for Enapco," says Mahmood.
Mission
To offer timely, focused and high quality services to their customers through total quality management of their systems and operations. The company endeavours to be the leaders of their market by delivering what they promise and by rising beyond the expected standards of excellence. Its ultimate objective is to be acknowledged as the industry leader, to be recognised for their professionalism and to preserve the trust of their customers.
Growth
Enapco has maintained a steady growth and has executed projects of more than AED 60 million. It aims to garner a major share in the construction industry market. The company has branches in Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai and plans to make forays into Oman, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq.
The company has specialised expertise in the modernisation and upgradation of electro-mechanical facilities and design/cost valuing for new projects. With the maturing deregulated market, it expects to be in a position to offer customers a gamut of solutions for their electro-mechanical needs. Latest in electro mechanical design is 3D, computer software for maintenance programmes, records and building managements systems and on-line services for monitoring operations and consumption.
Quality
Enapco strives to sustain and strengthen its market standing as a leading electro-mechanical engineering company by continuously focusing its efforts on maintaining total customer satisfaction and by providing the best possible services to their external and internal clients. The company commits itself to applying ISO 9001:2000 standards for continuous improvement of their systems and services.
Human resource development
Human resource is the backbone of the company and there are 250 people working in the UAE alone! Qualified personnel with a wide range of experience in their respective fields, meet the growing demand in the construction field.
Good communication, trust and performance are the values that build a company and its diverse portfolio. In order to upgrade the growing need as per the technological advancement, Enapco always refreshes its staff, both administrative and technical, with new courses and trainings. Its skilled technicians are trained to produce guaranteed work and friendly working conditions. The company's administrative staff has undergone management courses and the staff is encouraged to take new courses and training according to work requirements. Its technical team is certified by local authorities in the UAE.
Industry problems
There are various problems that plague the industry. Bureaucratic delays in payments and settlement of projects is a major problem. "In one instance it has taken us nine months to receive the first payment from the local government department," laments Mahmood.
Moreover, suppliers' monopoly has a spiraling effect on the project cost. Allowing contractors to import directly and specifying alternate materials would be a step in the right direction.
There is a lack of coordinated growth between the fast paced construction industry and related government laws. Legal issues regarding MEP contracts are almost always referred to experts as there is a lack of technical information on the subject.
Projects
Enapco has worked closely with UAE's most reputed building owners, architects, engineers and general contractors. Its trademark logo can be found inside many well-known buildings in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimeh, Al Ruwais, Al Dhaid, Doha (Qatar) and Mari (Turkmenistan).
Some salient projects are Baniyas Co-op at Shahama; Baniyas Bus Station; schools at RAK and Fujairah; runway lighting for Mari Airport, Turkmenistan; 28 villas at AD; and The Provider at Marina Dubai, among others.
Outlook
"As I look to the future, the development of the electro mechanical business in UAE and GCC is a high priority," asserts Mahmood. "Working with our newly opened branches will be in a unique position to grow our traditional business, as well as provide additional services to our customers."
In a rapidly expanding and continuously evolving construction industry in the UAE and GCC, the company is in an ideal position to lead into the future.
© Construction World 2004
