The Right Fit – Supplier Profile

ALEC FITOUT
In conversation with Tom Gilmartin, Business Development Manager, ALEC FITOUT

Tell us about your company, and the projects that you have been involved in so far?
ALEC FITOUT is a part of the ALEC Group. We specialise in the fit out and refurbishment of 5 star hotel & resorts, cinemas, commercial offices, retail, cultural and luxury mixed-use developments in the UAE and Qatar.

Current and completed ALEC FITOUT hospitality projects are operated by the likes of Jumeirah, One & Only, Sofitel, Park Hyatt, Waldorf Astoria and Ritz Carlton, to name a few. We have extensive airport experience, having completed major fit out projects in Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport and Hamad International Airport in Qatar. We also have a number of large scale fit out projects ongoing in Qatar and UAE across hospitality, metro, residential and leisure sectors.

Given your offering, what are some of the trends you see in the market today? Also, what are the challenges you face in the sector?
Many projects are being awarded with MEP and fit out under one contract – we have extensive experience delivering MEP, fit out and FF&E all under one contract, and so, we welcome fit out and refurbishment opportunities with such a scope. Value engineering and the ability to propose alternative solutions to a specified finish that maintains both aesthetic and performance and also matches a client’s budget is another trend influencing the market. The majority of projects awarded recently have included value
engineering workshops with client teams, pre- and post-award.

Timely access to site and coordination with MEP are two challenges faced regularly on fit out projects. Our experienced operational team manages these challenges through a proactive and collaborative approach.

Given the crowded nature of the market today, what, according to you, sets ALEC FITOUT apart from its peers?
ALEC FITOUT consistently delivers high quality fit out solutions for a cost effective budget. We use our in-house network of specialist contractors coupled with our extensive local and international supply chain. We offer a complete interior solution fulfilling the need for project management, engineering, value engineering, design-build, procurement and fit out all under one contract.