Dubai based MEP contractor to set up operations in Lanka

BK Gulf a part of Dutco Balfour Beatty Group, one of the leading MEP contractors in the Middle East is focusing on the Sri Lankan MEP construction industry. BK Gulf General Manager, George C Shields and Operations Director, Channa K Egodagehave been in contact with various Property Developers and Consultants over the past few months.

Shields speaking to Daily News Business said that they are looking at setting up an office in Sri Lanka early next year.

Established in 1978, BK Gulf LLC has carved out a position within the UAE market as a leading contractor in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation building services.

The company provides a complete contracting service including design development, procurement, project management, installation, testing, commissioning and facility management to meet specific client requirement.

The highest professional standards of workmanship and services are maintained through BK Gulf’s commitment to efficient pre planning, the use of highly skilled craftsman and expertise in MEP services.

The company, which employs in excess of 9,500 people, has four specialist divisions: BCL Fire Life Safety Systems, which provides design, supply, installation and commissioning of complete fire detection and protection systems.

Major BK Gulf projects have included Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Systems and Facilities Management System to aluminum smelters, desalination plants, cable and glass factories, cement plants, fertilizer plants, oil and petrochemical plants, airports, hotels and commercial complexes.

As a part of Dutco Balfour Beatty Group, the company can leverage its expertise gained from various projects executed globally.

“Our strength is our 34 years expertise in MEP contracting, having executed some of the most iconic projects in the world.”

BK Gulf landmark projects include the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis Hotel & Resort, Dubai Lake Fountain, St. Regis Resort in Abu Dhabi, Dubai Airport Projects and Wafi Shopping mall to name a few. “There are many companies working in the MEP construction industry, few come close to our unique combination of capabilities, geographies and people.

We are a leading global integrated MEP contractor with in house capabilities of MEP Building Services, Fire and Life Safety, extra Low Voltage, Modular Systems and Facilities Management divisions.

We are active in over 80 countries with our parent group and understand the infrastructure needs of emerging economies as well as mature economies.

We are setting the industry standard for ethics, safety and sustainability,” said BK Gulf General Manager, George C Shields.