EMS showcases portfolio of services at Facilities Management Expo 2008 in Dubai

EMS' stand at the third edition of the three-day show, which opened on 8 June at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, is drawing representatives from global companies in property and facilities management, energy management, environment, maintenance, IT, health, and safety and security.

Khaled Bushnaq, Chief Executive Officer of EMS, said: "Investors and developers need to realize the value of implementing sustainable and environment friendly solutions to increase operational efficiency. In addition to cost advantages, energy management solutions help multiply the returns on investment.

"EMS provides developers with specific concepts to effect capital savings, sustainability, and reduction in environmental impact. It also ensures projects are built with optimum efficiencies, staying on track for achieving the LEED (Leadership of Energy and Environmental Design) certification, an internationally recognized green building rating system."

The essential role of facilities management has never been more significant.

The FM market in the Gulf region is valued at $892bn over the next 25 years, which highlights the necessary investment being undertaken to effectively manage, maintain and sustain intelligent buildings.

EMS currently manages more than 60 developments throughout the Middle East, including high profile projects such as the Yiti Resort - Oman that is being developed by Sama Dubai; Up Town Motor City and the Green Community by Union Properties; Connection Towers by Danat Abu Dhabi; as well as Streams and Dewan, in addition to key EMAAR and Nakheel properties.