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Emrill, a leading UAE-based integrated facilities management services provider, has announced the significant enhancements in operational efficiency and safety achieved through its Techsphere platform since its launch in 2022. Developed to streamline operations, improve service delivery, and strengthen client relationships, Techsphere has become a pivotal tool in transforming facilities management (FM) for Emrill and its

EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with Stuart Harrison, CEO of Emrill, we explore how Emrill is leveraging two decades of expertise to revolutionise the rail sector In a move that underscores its commitment to innovation and growth, Emrill recently announced the launch of Emrill Rail, a new division for advanced solutions specifically designed for the rapidly

Leading UAE-based integrated facilities management provider Emrill has made significant progress in its Continuous Improvement journey, launching initiatives that have not only transformed the organisation’s internal processes but also significantly benefited its clients through enhanced service delivery, efficiency, and innovation. Since its establishment 22 years ago, Emrill has prioritised continuous improvement as a core value.

Emrill, a leading provider of integrated facilities management services across the UAE, has achieved remarkable success at the third edition of the MEFMA Awards of Excellence in FM 2024, securing five awards in a highly competitive field. The awards ceremony, hosted by the Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA) on 8 May 2024, celebrated outstanding

UAE-based total facilities management service provider Emrill has announced that it is making significant progress towards its sustainability targets for 2024. The organisation is on course to meet its goals in critical areas of environmental impact reduction, demonstrating Emrill’s commitment to sustainability in complete alignment with the UAE’s vision for a greener future. Emrill’s sustainability

Award-winning UAE-based facilities management service provider Emrill has launched Emrill Rail, its latest division providing comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of the country’s railway supply industry. Emrill Rail has strategically partnered with Clemtech, a leader and specialist in recruitment and consultancy services for rolling stock and rail sectors, to deliver solutions that meet

Emrill Energy, a division of leading integrated facilities management company Emrill, hosted an energy efficiency workshop for industry stakeholders and owners association management companies focusing on implementation strategies for the Energy Efficiency Policy recently released by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). The policy aims to reduce energy consumption within the built environment through energy-efficient

Emrill awarded facilities management services contract for Dubai’s iconic One Za’abeel UAE-based facilities management services provider Emrill has been awarded a facilities management contract for One Za’abeel, one of Dubai’s most innovative and distinctive mixed-use developments. Emrill is providing integrated facilities management services, including specialist services, to the luxury mixed-use development, which is currently attempting

Emrill has launched Techsphere Security Patrol App to bolster its total FM digital solutions for clients and employees. The state-of-the-art application will increase security measures and enhance the overall living experience for residents in prominent communities across the UAE. With the launch of Techsphere Security Patrol App, the safety, maintenance and emergency response times of

UAE-based facilities management service provider Emrill was on-site for the eleventh consecutive year to provide clean-up services following New Year’s Eve festivities in Emaar’s iconic community for the yearly celebrations in Downtown Dubai. Downtown Dubai’s globally renowned fireworks display draws a large number of spectators each year and is viewed around the world. To meet

  Emrill Energy, a division of leading integrated facilities management company Emrill, met with senior management of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) to discuss the future of sustainable energy strategies for Dubai’s real estate sector following the release of RERA’s Energy Efficiency Policy. The policy aims to increase energyefficiencywithin the built environment through the

Emrill celebrated this year’s ‘Thank Your Cleaner Day’ in cooperation with Kärcher between October 19 and 21 with site visits and an event held at Emrill’s headquarters in Dubai. ‘Thank Your Cleaner Day’ is dedicated to the global community of cleaning professionals and recognises the hard work and efforts of cleaning teams and staff who

United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based facilities management (FM) services provider, Emrill, today announces its intended collaboration with Delos, a leader in science-backed solutions for healthier indoor spaces, to accelerate the organisation’s mission to integrate health and wellness into the residential environment. By leveraging Delos’ expertise, Emrill and its property maintenance division, mplus, will provide service enhancements

UAE-based facilities management (FM) services provider, Emrill, has appointed David Kaleta as head of technical. Kaleta will develop and implement strategies to optimise the efficiency of maintenance services, ensure Emrill’s compliance with industry standards and best practices, and enhance health, safety and quality across the organisation. In his new role, Kaleta will be instrumental in

Leading UAE-based total facilities management (FM) service provider Emrill has enhanced its command centre with virtual reality (VR) technology capabilities to advance business functions across its projects and operations. The command centre, located at Emrill’s headquarters in Dubai, utilises new-generation technology to enable employees and clients access to video and visual information across projects with

UAE-based facilities management (FM) services provider, Emrill, has bolstered its sustainability efforts and appointed Shariq Ahmad as associate director to lead Emrill Energy, which offers total energy management and techno-commercial energy engineering solutions by utilising the latest innovative technologies to deliver energy savings and increased efficiencies to clients. In his new role, Ahmad will implement

UAE-based facilities management (FM) services provider, Emrill, has appointed Dean Harnden as business development director. In his new role, Harnden will focus on developing and implementing strategies to further develop and grow Emrill’s services in key sectors in the UAE. He will be responsible for building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships while increasing efforts to

Integrated facilities management (FM) provider, Emrill, has implemented several targeted strategies and innovations to intensify efforts to provide sustainable FM solutions to its clients and support the UAE’s vision to create a more sustainable environment. The organisation has launched ‘Together for Sustainability’ — a holistic approach to reducing the environmental impact of Emrill’s operations through

Emrill, a UAE-based facilities management services provider, has reported an increase in revenue growth of 18.3% in 2022. The growth is due to the company’s focus on retaining existing contracts and securing new ones through operational strategies and a commitment to service excellence. Emrill has reported an increase of 41.6% in retained contracts for 2022

(MENAFN- IHC) Leading facilities management services provider, Emrill, broke participation records at its 15th annual employee carnival. Held over 88 days for its 9,000-plus strong workforce, the carnival offered 43 mixed events, saw 14 teams compete and attracted the highest attendance in the event’s history. Emrill’s annual carnival recognises and encourages team contribution and celebrates

Leading UAE-based total facilities management service provider Emrill has developed and launched an advanced, digital FM solution, TECHSPHERE, to expand technical capabilities, optimise operations and enhance the flow of information accessible by Emrill employees and clients. Emrill developed the integrated solution based on extensive research and client feedback to provide a more sophisticated and progressive

January 19, 2023 UAE based facilities management service provider, Emrill, was on-site for the tenth consecutive year to provide cleaning services following new year’s eve celebrations in Emaar’s popular community, Downtown Dubai. Every year, spectators flock to Downtown Dubai to attend the world-famous fireworks and laser show which are viewed around the world. This year

December 26, 2022 UAE-based integrated facilities management service provider, Emrill, has achieved full operator membership status with the world-renowned International Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA). The membership further elevates Emrill’s ability to provide an international standard of service delivery for high-level access projects in the region. Emrill currently services over 200 high-level project sites for

November 4, 2022 Integrated facilities management provider, Emrill, has partnered with Dubai Festival City Mall to launch its first sustainable cleaning robot for a retail environment in Dubai. In line with Emrill and Al-Futtaim Malls’ ongoing mission to identify and execute more sustainable and artificial intelligence (AI) driven projects, Dubai Festival City Mall has taken

November 2, 2022 Leading UAE-based facilities management services provider, Emrill, has reached another major milestone in its ongoing strategy and efforts to prioritise the health and safety of its employees, achieving over 30 million safe man-hours without lost-time injury (LTI) in 2022. Reaching 30 million safe man-hours in October 2022 across the organisation’s 190 plus

September 9, 2022 As its latest step to enhance employee welfare, Emrill has launched ‘A Better You’, an umbrella programme designed to provide credible information, tools and resources and empower Emrill’s employees to prioritise their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.  As part of ‘A Better You’, Emrill has enhanced its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to

August 29, 2022 UAE-based integrated facilities management service provider, Emrill, has appointed Kym Mayes as head of soft services. In her new role, Mayes will develop and implement strategies to further enhance Emrill’s services and sustainability efforts. In addition to utilising data to identify trends and developing strategic operations and procedural solutions, Mayes will ensure

August 2, 2022 Total facilities management services provider, Emrill, is celebrating 20 years of operation in the UAE, paying tribute to the people, partners and clients who have helped the organisation cement its position as a leading FM partner in the region. Opening its doors in 2002, Emrill was established to raise the region’s facilities

UAE-based facilities management services provider has appointed Phil Johnson as business development director. In his new role, Johnson will be responsible for building and developing the organisation’s strategic vision and accelerating growth across Emrill’s key services in the UAE and the wider GCC region. He will report to Emrill’s CEO, Stuart Harrison, and will lead

Total facilities management services provider Emrill has further expanded its in-house offering, introducing rope access cleaning to its wide range of services. In 2020, Emrill launched an in-house high-level cleaning service in response to increased demand as a result of the UAE's high number of skyscrapers and vertical communities. As part of this latest offering,

UAE-based total facilities management service provider Emrill has developed and launched an app to drive operational efficiencies in the delivery of cleaning services within vertical communities. Utilising the efficiency-enhancing app, Emrill has increased operational efficiency by 25 per cent across manpower optimisation and task completion. In 2018, Emrill, in collaboration with tracking solutions provider, TechnoPurple

To further enhance its learning and development offering, Emrill has expanded its Masterminds programme to include two Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-certified courses. Emrill launched Masterminds, a knowledge-sharing programme to  circulate relevant, credible and currently experience and expertise through masterclasses, in July 2021, available to all levels and departments of the organisation. Since then, the facilities

Integrated facilities management service provider Emrill has appointed Thomas Friswell as associate director of operations.

In a recent special edition of the Taqdeer Awards, Emrill received three awards in recognition of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to health, safety, quality and environment (HSQE) standards and worker welfare. The ceremony, which took place on February 24, 2022, Dubai Exhibition Centre – Expo 2020, awarded both companies and individuals trophies and certificates across

Emrill has been awarded the CSR Label by Dubai Chamber for the tenth consecutive year. Emrill was the first facilities management services provider to receive the award in 2012, and has achieved the CSR Label more times than any other FM provider in the UAE. The CSR Label, awarded in a virtual ceremony held on

Integrated facilities management services provider, Emrill, has announced annual new contract wins and renewals of over US$90M, with a number of projects being won in new sectors, demonstrating the organisation's successful expansion during 2021. Strengthening its position within the residential sector, Emrill secured a three-year facilities management contract with Arada, marking the organisation's largest contract

Following new year's eve celebrations that captivated attendees and spectators from around the world, Emrill was on-site to complete cleaning activities in Emaar's flagship community, Downtown Dubai. Despite heavy rain and attendance that surpassed that of the previous year's event, Emrill cleaned the surrounding areas of Downtown Dubai, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Boulevard and

Integrated facilities management services provider, Emrill, has launched Emrill Interiors. The new division will offer fit-out, design and refurbishment works to existing and new clients in the UAE. Emrill Interiors is headquartered in Dubai and is the latest offering by Emrill in line with the company’s strategic expansion plans, which saw the FM giant launch

Industry 4.0 — the digital revolution — is changing the way we live, work and interact with our surroundings and each other. The speed we are seeing technological breakthroughs is unprecedented, and the evolution of the facilities management sector is hurtling forward at an exponential rather than linear pace. The Emrill team is often asked

 Deep Dive Dubai has awarded Emrill a facilities management contract for its record-breaking diving facility. The contract scope includes the delivery of hard and soft facilities management services, including lifeguard services. Opened to the public in July 2021, Deep Dive Dubai is home to the world’s deepest swimming pool with depths of 60 metres. The

Emrill has partnered with UAE-based IFFCO to distribute 7,000 care packages to Emrill employees. IFFCO is a large FMCG conglomerate dealing in food and non-food products.  IFFCO supplied the care packages that contained bar soap, hand sanitiser, shower gel, food, and a branded bag. The packages were distributed by Emrill and IFFCO representatives across employee

Leading integrated facilities management services provider, Emrill, has expanded the use of technology to enhance service delivery with the launch of its TechCompanion app. The app, which is currently being utilised by over 2,000 technicians, engineers and supervisors across multiple sites and shifts, empowers Emrill's employees to access and utilise data and information to drive

Heriot-Watt University Dubai has awarded Emrill a three-year facilities management contract for its new campus in Dubai Knowledge Park. The contract scope includes the delivery of hard and soft facilities management services, including mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP), heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), housekeeping and specialist services for the university campus and common areas. Emrill

Emrill has secured a two-year integrated facilities management contract with W Residences Dubai – The Palm, located on Palm Jumeirah, for the delivery of security, housekeeping, mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP) services. Awarded by the owners’ association management company Strata Global, this contract is within the branded residences sector in the UAE, which the company

UAE-based FM giant Emrill has launched Emrill Consultancy (EMCO) to further expand its offering in the UAE and GCC’s facilities management, construction and property sectors. Powered by Emrill, EMCO is headquartered in Dubai and will provide facilities management consultancy services across the entire lifecycle of a property or development, from design review in the pre-construction

Emrill’s operations director, Gopalakrishnan talks to Construction Week about how the FM services have not "really changed" since the pandemic. With over a year into the pandemic, the demand for sanitisation and sterilisation services have seen a massive spike, and UAE-based integrated facilities management services provider Emrill’s operations director, Gopalakrishnan told Construction Week that the

The Dubai-based FM giant's CFO, Sam Emery, talks to Construction Week about maintaining a healthy cash flow despite the constant turmoil caused by the pandemic. It is almost a year into the pandemic that, in its early days in 2020, left stock markets crumbling, impacting sectors including hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and construction among others. At

UAE-based developer Arada has awarded Emrill a three-year facilities management contract. The contract scope includes the delivery of mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), lifeguard, housekeeping and specialist services for several locations within Arada’s master community development, Aljada, including the Aljada Discovery Centre. The contract will see Emrill mobilise a

Total facilities management services provider Emrill has launched a company-wide COVID-19 vaccination programme for its UAE employees. The company has been providing front line services, including cleaning, sterilisation and disinfection, for communities throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi since the pandemic broke. The vaccination campaign is the latest measure taken by Emrill to ensure the safety

Total facilities management services provider, Emrill, has broken its record for completing cleaning activities following the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s flagship master community. In the early hours of January 1, 2021, Emrill completed cleaning the surrounding areas of Downtown Dubai, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Boulevard and Burj Park, by 1am

UAE-based total facilities management services provider, Emrill, has appointed Sijo Elias as general manager for Abu Dhabi, as it focuses on achieving further expansion into the capital. With a decade of experience in the facilities management sector, Elias will lead Emrill’s operations in Abu Dhabi. As part of his new role, he will oversee all aspects

Emrill has launched its employee carnival for the thirteenth consecutive year, kicking off celebrations with a virtual torch relay. The annual carnival, which takes place over three months, has undergone a dramatic change in 2020, becoming a mostly virtual event. In previous years, the carnival has presented Emrill employees with the opportunity to come together to

Right from the beginning of Sam’s career she knew what role she wanted to be in, she wanted to belong to an industry that had an impact on people’s lives. And that’s when she learned about facilities management. She knew that this would be the perfect platform that she was looking for and especially in

The COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve rapidly. As many sectors ease their way back to work, getting back to the office whilst following government guidelines, many regional and global businesses are experiencing operational, financial and liquidity challenges. Cash flow is a concern for new, growing and established businesses alike, but the pandemic has amplified the

Emrill, one of the UAE’s largest integrated facilities management service providers, debuted the country’s first CMAR NC 286R hot water pavement cleaner with suction in 2019. In the year following the machine’s official handover during a Downtown Dubai handover ceremony, the street-cleaning technology has enabled Emrill to carry out a number of special projects in

Reaching 13 million safe manhours in August 2020, this achievement marks 243 days without an LTI across all of Emrill's sites, including Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai master communities, Dubai Airport and residential towers on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah Leading UAE-based facilities management services provider, Emrill, has reached a major milestone in its ongoing efforts to

UAE-based facilities management services provider, Emrill, has been awarded a five-year contract by logistics giant, Aramex. The scope of the contract includes mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP), housekeeping and specialist services across the company’s seven facilities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Emrill will mobilise a team of 73, including management and housekeeping staff. The team

Stuart Harrison, Emrill’s CEO, has over 28 years’ experience in a range of technical, operations and senior business roles across of wide range of projects in facilities management, construction, and engineering, including management services in critical environments, such as international gateway airports, hospitals, and healthcare facilities. Since his appointment to CEO in 2019, Stuart has

Leading UAE-based integrated facilities management services provider, Emrill, has appointed Philippa Carman as head of business development. Carman brings ten years’ experience in bid and tender management, work winning and business development to the role, as well as in-depth local experience and a solid understanding of the diverse range of Emrill’s targeted sectors. She will

Emrill won the Engineering Service of the Year award at the FMME Awards 2020. As customer requirements evolve, competition and cost pressure increase, Emrill has innovated/enhanced service delivery. While many FM providers react to market challenges by focusing on IT systems to deliver alternate solutions, Emrill has redefined its service delivery approach completely through Generation

Emrill won the Health and Safety Award 2020 award at the FMME Awards 2020. One of the judges stated that Emrill’s initiative to “extend the welfare standards of its own team and adopt the same throughout it supply chain’s employees, emphasises their belief that everyone within the company’s operation, (direct staff or suppliers) be treated

Responsible for the maintenance, security and cleaning of some of the UAE’s biggest communities, such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Emirates Living and Reem Island, Emrill and its workforce have continued to perform crucial work to keep residents safe in the wake of the virus. Stuart Harrison, CEO at Emrill, explained why facilities management is

The Sustainabilist interviewed Gopalakrishnan, Operations Director at Emrill Services LLC, on how this integrated facilities management provider is leading sustainability operations   What distinguishes Emrill from other integrated facility management providers, and how do you communicate these advantages? Through its Sustainability Leadership Plan, Emrill ensures sustainable practices are applied to all areas of the business

Innovation has been a hot topic in the UAE. In January, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced 2020 would be the year in which the emirates prepares for the next 50 years. The 50 Year Challenge officially launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh

UAE facilities management company Emrill has launched an in-house high-level cleaning service as a latest addition to its offering. The firm has identified high-level cleaning as a growth area for its business based on the increased complexity of projects in Dubai. Previously, Emrill had subcontracted high-level cleaning work to third-party operators. Explaining the decision to

In the early hours of 1 January 2020, Emrill broke its previous record for cleaning up after the New Year’s Eve festivities in Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s flagship master community by 90 minutes, completing the operation by 2.30am and removing over 550kg of recyclable waste. A team of 195 staff were deployed to the site, arriving

In line with the Applied Stream Work Placement Programme implemented by and in association with the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education, Emrill has launched Khibra, a work placement programme for Emirati students. In December 2019, Emrill invited five Emirati students to attend an intensive five-day programme, which introduced them to the UAE’s facilities management

Leading UAE facilities management company, Emrill, has joined forces with Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry to reduce waste in the emirate. As part of its Let’s Reduce and Recycle campaign, Dubai Chamber invited schools, universities and colleges, private and public sector organisations, families and individuals to collaborate in diverting waste away from landfills and

Emrill’s revenues for the 2018-19 financial year stood at $130m (AED479m). Some of the major projects the company is involved in over the next 12 months are Emaar Properties (across Emaar Communities) where the scope include FM services, security, concierge, lifeguard & swimming pool maintenance; Dubai Airports (Terminal 3, Concourse A, B & C), where

The announcement follows a string of new contract wins over the course of 2018 and 2019, including Marina Gate, Dubai Hills, Dubai Creek Residences and Downtown Dubai. UAE-based facilities management provider, Emrill, has announced contract wins and renewals for the past year of over $167m, setting a new record for the company with an increase

UAE-based facilities management company, Emrill, has been awarded a six-year contract by Dubai Airports, where Emrill will deploy over 1,000 cleaning staff at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3, concourses A, B and C. Mobilisation of concourse A will commence on March 1, 2020, with services effective from April 1, 2020. Services in concourses B and

UAE-based facilities management service provider Emrill has outsourced the management of its 127 vehicles to fleet management specialist, Hertz

UAE integrated facilities management provider, Emrill Services, has expanded its presence across the emirates with the launch of two new offices in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

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August 14, 2019 Posted by: admin Category: News No Comments Emrill Services has joined forces with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply MENA (CIPS MENA) to emphasise the importance of improving welfare standards in the MENA region’s supply chains. In an event held at Emrill’s Knowledge Theatre in Dubai, procurement professionals from a diverse

August 4, 2019 Posted by: admin Category: News No Comments The Middle East’s FM sector is maturing rapidly, and we are seeing an increased demand for services as well as the emergence of new trends, such as the increased adoption of new technology. Innovation is at the core of everything Emrill does, and our clients

Stuart Harrison has over 27 years’ experience in a range of technical, operations and senior business roles, across a variety of projects in facilities management, construction and engineering, including managing services in critical environments, such as international gateway airports, hospitals and healthcare. Stuart has been with Emrill for almost five years and oversaw implementation of

Emrill Services won the Technology Implementation of the Year award in the private sector at the FM Awards 2019. Due to increased particiaption in this category it was decided that a winner would be picked from the public and private sector for the Technology Implementation of the Year. G. Gopala Krishnan, operations director, Emrill said:

Emrill Services has launched an efficiency-enhancing app for housekeeping service delivery. Following a successful six-month trial, the app, which is the first of its kind in the UAE, is now fully operational across Emaar’s Emirates Living master community, which comprises The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes, Emirates Hills, The Greens and The Views. In its

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There is an air of change at Emrill. Firstly the FM company has moved its head offices to Al Quoz fitted out with a theatre that’s fit for a private screening. Although Emrill uses it for a lot more constructive purposes activities such as dragon’s den sessions with its staff to bring new inventions to

SAM EMERY, CFO, EMRILL SERVICES While we see more women in FM than construction, as an example, the industry has more work to do when it comes to attracting females into its workforce. Certainly within operations, there are fewer female managers than in other support services departments. However, more and more companies are giving women

Eger of Operations at Emrill, described the environmental benefits of the high-tech pavement cleaner: “Emrill is committed to helping clients work towards carbon neutrality and sustainability, so together we become the lowest carbon

Young FM of the Year 2018 Shinaan Madathil, facilities manager, Emrill How has winning the award changed your career? Further to winning I have been entrusted with more responsibilities and my portfolio has been expanded from being a single site manager to a FM of multiple projects. Emrill has continued to support my growth and

Emrill Services, the multi-award winning UAE-based integrated facilities management provider, has announced the appointment of a new CEO and CFO. The firm’s previous technical director, Stuart Harrison, has been promoted to chief executive officer, effective immediately, and will be based at Emrill’s Dubai head office. Harrison’s appointment is a result of his proven track record

Dubai: Coming from Kerala, Janis Parveez was always used to cultivating her own fruit and vegetables at home, but when she moved to Dubai there was little space or time to grow, and her kids began to think everything just came from the supermarket. Now though, the 35-year-old sales manager has planted a little piece

Emrill launched the first organic vegetable gardens at Wasl Properties’ R456 residential community in Dubai, which has nearly 1,500 apartments housing over 5,000 residents. As part of the project, which benefits from landscaping advice from Love Gardens, frontages and areas previously covered by sand were removed and replaced with working gardens. Organic fertiliser and irrigation