The MEP Division of Khansaheb Civil Engineering, a part of the Khansaheb Group, established in 1935, stands as one of the leading MEP contractors in the UAE, renowned for its expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing installations. With a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects across retail, residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, the company continues to uphold its commitment to quality, timely execution, and budget adherence.
Performance in 2024
2024 marked a highly successful year for Khansaheb MEP, with the completion of several challenging and high-profile projects. The company showcased its expertise by delivering:
Projects Completed in 2024
- Refurbishment of Caesars Palace Hotel to Delano Hotel
- High-End Residential Villas (Private)
- Bab Al Shams Chalets
Ongoing Projects
- High-End 24 Villas and Clubhouse Residential Development on Palm Jumeirah (Private)
Key Achievements in 2024
Ensuring health and safety remains the highest priority, Khansaheb MEP maintained an accident-free record for the sixth consecutive year, reflecting the strong leadership and robust safety measures in place. Additionally, the company is currently engaged in its largest project to date, marking a significant milestone for the division.
Further reinforcing its commitment to training and workforce development, the company inaugurated its MEP training center in 2024. Over 150 operatives across various trades have already completed the first phase of training, strengthening the company’s technical capabilities.
Strategies for Embedding Sustainability
Khansaheb MEP has implemented measurable sustainability targets, ensuring the reduction of electricity, water, petrol, and diesel consumption across its operations. At the Jebel Ali plant facility, a waste management system has been introduced to maximize recyclable waste.
The company became the first in the Middle East to integrate a battery energy storage system to power large construction equipment, resulting in an 85% reduction in carbon footprint. Additionally, a large portion of the light vehicle fleet was converted to electric vehicles in 2024.
A major focus has also been placed on improving quality at the first instance, minimizing material waste and rework. Over the past 18 months, the company has been actively driving quality improvements, with measurable benefits now being realized.
Approaches to Overcoming Challenges
A significant challenge in the UAE’s MEP sector remains the availability of skilled staff and operatives. To address this, Khansaheb MEP has:
- Established its MEP training center to enhance workforce capability.
- Aligned with government initiatives by recruiting Emirati Trainee Engineers.
- Introduced fresh graduates into its workforce, with structured training programs to develop them into proficient MEP engineers by 2025–2026.
This proactive approach to talent development and continuous learning ensures the long-term growth and sustainability of the company.
“Following a very successful 2024, we have a healthy pipeline of work in 2025 with several repeat Clients and new Clients. We also have several potential opportunities with key Clients which provides us with optimism for the years ahead.”
