Sam Alcock has been integral to Tenable Fire Engineering Consultancy (FEC)’s growth over the last decade.Joining the specialised fire and life safety consultancy in 2013 as a Fire Consultant, Alcock demonstrated capabilities to develop and expand the business and was appointed Dubai Director in 2016. As Director, Alcock has built a team of industry specialists and created and maintained value partnerships with leading developers, consultants, government bodies, and other key stakeholders in the GCC and globally. Alcock’s strategic efforts have solidified Tenable FEC’s position as one of the region’s most prominent fire and life safety consultancies, underscoring its reputationas a trusted services provider in the industry and enabling the consultancy to expand globally and grow year-on-year.
Since the beginning of 2023, Tenable FEC has been awarded over 190 projectsfor its comprehensive range of services, including code consulting, fire system design, performance-based fire design, and third-party verification services. With operations across Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabiaand Malaysia, Tenable FEC utilises the latest innovative fire engineering techniques to ensure the architectural integrity of each project is never compromised while utilising its expertise in international best practices, design codes and standards. Alcock has spearheaded the consultancy’s methodologies and led teams on notable and world-first projects in Saudi Arabia, including hotels in AMAALAin Triple Bay, hotels and offices in Diriyah Gate Development Authority, high-profile projects in Qiddiya, and hotels in Mecca and Rua Al Madinah, resulting in 34 per cent of the company’s revenuebeing secured through KSA contracts. Tenable FECalso has key projects throughout the UAE, including a luxury high-rise hotel and residential community in Ras al Khaimah and Serena Living on Dubai’s iconic The Palm.
Under Alcock’s leadership, Tenable FEC demonstrateshigh levels of adaptability in meeting the surge in demand for swift project turnarounds, aligning seamlessly with clients’ timelines. The consultancy consistently delivers top-tier fire engineering design strategies, offering industry expertise from project conception to final design approval. The consultancy’s early-stage involvement helps anticipate design alteration requirements and construction delays whilemitigating the risk of project delays and unforeseen costs, exemplifying Tenable FEC’s unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and operational excellence. Tenable FEC’s focus on client satisfaction through industry-leading service delivery has resulted in zero contractual disputes in over 13 years of operations.
Alcock emphasises the comprehensive growth and development of the consultancy’sglobal team. With extensive onboarding procedures, training, and ongoing development programmes across both Oman and UAE offices, the team is equipped with the required knowledge and understanding of the code requirements stipulated by government authorities. Tenable FEC’s steadfast commitment to excellence is demonstrated through rigorous training initiatives, ensuring that knowledge, documentation, and procedures surpass industry benchmarks. With Alcock’s influence, the consultancy’s fire engineering consultants have implemented a unique strategy framework, raising industry standards for all projects. Alcock ensures the entire team benefits through knowledge-sharing and the attendance of training sessions and seminars, fostering an environment of collective expertise resulting in Tenable FEC’s ability to continuously improve and deliver fire engineering excellence.