Energy audits and performance reviews will be conducted to identify efficiency opportunities and ensure that best-in-class operational standards are consistently maintained.
Global real estate company JLL has appointed ENGIE Solutions to manage its facilities and deliver integrated hard services, soft services, security, and specialist systems management, including chiller plant maintenance, at Al Barsha’s B1 Mall. The B1 Mall is a community hub that blends retail, dining, and entertainment at the centre of Al Barsha 1.
ENGIE Solutions’ And JLL’s Expertise
The appointment by JLL highlights ENGIE Solutions’ growing reputation for delivering end-to-end FM services across complex, high-footfall commercial assets in the UAE.
Benjamin Adebiyi, Senior Director, Head of Building Management, JLL MENA, said, “JLL brings its global expertise and regional market knowledge to ensure the asset performs at the highest level. The selection of ENGIE Solutions reflects our commitment to partnering with best-in-class FM providers that deliver integrated, technology-driven solutions for complex built environments.”
ENGIE Solutions, part of the ENGIE Group, is present in 30 countries, with more than 96,000 employees, and is globally known for low-carbon energy and services.
Graham Easton, Managing Director, ENGIE Solutions, said, “We are proud to partner with JLL on The B1 Mall, a destination that reflects the community spirit and lifestyle aspirations of modern Dubai. Our integrated facilities management approach ensures that every visitor’s experience is supported by seamless, reliable, and safe building operations.”
Scope of the Contract
Under the contract, ENGIE Solutions will maintain multiple, complex water features throughout the mall. A dedicated on-site team, supported by ENGIE Solutions’ regional head office, will provide around-the-clock operational coverage across the mall’s retail, F&B, and common areas.
ENGIE Solutions will also pilot a proof of concept (POC) for smart washroom services, with IoT sensors installed to enable data and analytics to enhance the customer experience and promote sustainability.
Graham Easton, Managing Director, ENGIE Solutions
Energy audits and performance reviews will be conducted to identify efficiency opportunities and ensure that best-in-class operational standards are consistently maintained.
ENGIE Solutions provides a technology-enabled facilities management approach through its Smart O&M platform, which acts as a digital backbone for operations. The system enables real-time asset monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, and detailed energy consumption analytics across the facility.
By integrating these digital tools into daily operations, ENGIE Solutions aims to minimise downtime, extend the lifecycle of critical equipment, and support the mall’s long-term sustainability objectives. In addition, regular energy audits and performance reviews will be conducted to identify efficiency opportunities and ensure that best-in-class operational standards are consistently maintained.
