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Fit-out engineering translates an occupied or shell-and-core space into a coordinated workplace, hospitality, retail or specialist environment without losing sight of base-building limitations.
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What Emplan can provide.
Fit-out engineering translates an occupied or shell-and-core space into a coordinated workplace, hospitality, retail or specialist environment without losing sight of base-building limitations.
MEP adaptation and design
HVAC modifications, power, lighting, water, drainage, fire and life-safety changes developed around the new layout and brief.
BIM and spatial coordination
2D-to-3D Revit conversion, coordinated models, clash detection, reflected-ceiling coordination and buildable service routes.
Workplace technology
Power and data distribution, meeting-room infrastructure, security, access control, monitoring and resilient ICT support.
Construction in live environments
Phasing, shutdown planning, protection of existing operations, technical submittal review and close site coordination.
Testing and close-out
System verification, balancing, life-safety interface checks, as-built information and handover support.
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Fit-outs
14 projectsOngoing & upcoming
Projects in delivery.
Emplan project recordFit-outsProject photograph not published
Showcase projectFit-outsCompleted · February 2024
Global Tech Company, Nairobi
Emplan delivered MEP engineering for a technologically advanced global-company workplace in Nairobi, coordinating high-performance building systems, indoor environmental quality and sustainable operation.
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Asset type
- Technology workplace fit-out
- Project status
- Completed
- Completion
- February 2024
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Technology workplace fit-out
- Certification
- LEED Platinum v4.0
Emplan project recordFit-outsProject photograph not published
Fit-outsCompleted · August 2023
European Union Headquarters Fit-Out
Full MEP and fire engineering design with construction supervision for the European Union Headquarters fit-out at Dunhill Towers, including coordinated workplace and secure technical infrastructure.
- Location
- Dunhill Towers, Westlands, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Diplomatic headquarters fit-out
- Project status
- Completed
- Completion
- August 2023
- Appointment scope
- MEP and fire engineering design; construction supervision
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Diplomatic headquarters fit-out
- Engineering scope
- Mechanical and ventilation design; Electrical power and lighting design; Plumbing and drainage design; Fire engineering design; Construction supervision and technical coordination
Emplan capabilities applied
- Mechanical and ventilation design
- Electrical power and lighting design
- Plumbing and drainage design
- Fire engineering design
- Construction supervision and technical coordination
Emplan project recordFit-outsProject photograph not published
Fit-outsOngoing · Office fit-out
Quadria HQ Offices at The Mandrake
Ongoing MEP engineering and coordination for the Quadria headquarters office fit-out within The Mandrake.
- Location
- The Mandrake, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Corporate headquarters fit-out
- Project status
- Ongoing
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Corporate headquarters fit-out
Emplan project recordFit-outsProject photograph not published
Fit-outsOngoing · Office fit-out
European Bank Fit-Out at The Mandrake
Ongoing MEP engineering and coordination for a European bank workplace fit-out within The Mandrake.
- Location
- The Mandrake, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Banking workplace fit-out
- Project status
- Ongoing
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Banking workplace fit-out
Emplan project recordFit-outsProject photograph not published
Fit-outsOngoing
Thika Road Mall
Ongoing tenant fit-out verification and MEP engineering support for renovations and upgrades at the established 40,500 m² Thika Road Mall, helping new and altered spaces coordinate safely with the operating base-building systems.
- Location
- Thika Road, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Operating shopping mall
- Project status
- Ongoing
- Appointment scope
- Tenant fit-out verification; MEP engineering for renovations and mall upgrades
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Approximate area: 40,500 m² · Operating shopping mall
- Engineering scope
- Review tenant MEP proposals against landlord and base-building requirements; Verify service capacities, connection points and life-safety interfaces; Coordinate MEP design for renovations and phased mall upgrades; Support implementation within a live retail environment
- Approximate area
- 40,500 m²
- Original development completed
- 2016
Emplan capabilities applied
- Review tenant MEP proposals against landlord and base-building requirements
- Verify service capacities, connection points and life-safety interfaces
- Coordinate MEP design for renovations and phased mall upgrades
- Support implementation within a live retail environment
Emplan project recordFit-outsProject photograph not published
Fit-outsOngoing · Office fit-out
Apex Steel Head Offices, Delta Suites
Ongoing MEP engineering for Apex Steel's head-office fit-out across two floors at Delta Suites, coordinating workplace services with the base-building systems and the operational requirements of a modern corporate office.
- Location
- Delta Suites, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Two-floor head-office fit-out
- Project status
- Ongoing
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Two-floor head-office fit-out
- Engineering scope
- Air-conditioning and ventilation coordination; Power, lighting, ICT and workplace-service interfaces; Water, drainage and staff-facility coordination; Fire and life-safety integration with the base building; Fit-out documentation and implementation support
- Client
- Apex Steel
Emplan capabilities applied
- Air-conditioning and ventilation coordination
- Power, lighting, ICT and workplace-service interfaces
- Water, drainage and staff-facility coordination
- Fire and life-safety integration with the base building
- Fit-out documentation and implementation support
Fit-outsCompleted · July 2021
Nyama Mama Group Venues, Kenrail Towers
MEP engineering for a coordinated three-venue hospitality fit-out at Kenrail Towers: Mr Yao Chinese restaurant, Blue Door nightclub and an associated beer garden.
- Location
- Kenrail Towers, Westlands, Nairobi
- Project status
- Completed
- Completion
- July 2021
- Asset type
- Fit-outs project
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Fit-outs project; detailed scale to be confirmed
- Engineering scope
- Commercial-kitchen utilities, ventilation and extract coordination; Nightclub power, lighting, cooling and acoustic-service interfaces; Beer-garden power, water, drainage and external-service coordination; Fire and life-safety integration across three operating concepts; Landlord-service, fit-out and shared-back-of-house coordination
- Client
- Nyama Mama Group
- Venues
- Mr Yao, Blue Door and beer garden
Emplan capabilities applied
- Commercial-kitchen utilities, ventilation and extract coordination
- Nightclub power, lighting, cooling and acoustic-service interfaces
- Beer-garden power, water, drainage and external-service coordination
- Fire and life-safety integration across three operating concepts
- Landlord-service, fit-out and shared-back-of-house coordination
Fit-outsCompleted
Victoria Commercial Bank, The Promenade
MEP engineering for the Victoria Commercial Bank fit-out at The Promenade, coordinating comfortable, secure and operationally reliable banking facilities within an existing development.
- Location
- The Promenade, Westlands, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Bank branch fit-out
- Project status
- Completed
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Bank branch fit-out
- Engineering scope
- Air-conditioning and ventilation coordination; Electrical power, lighting and ICT interfaces; Public-health and fire-system coordination; Landlord-service and fit-out interface review; Construction support and installation verification
- Reported project value
- KSh 70 million
Emplan capabilities applied
- Air-conditioning and ventilation coordination
- Electrical power, lighting and ICT interfaces
- Public-health and fire-system coordination
- Landlord-service and fit-out interface review
- Construction support and installation verification
Emplan project recordFit-outsProject photograph not published
Fit-outsCompleted
Victoria Commercial Bank, Two Rivers
MEP engineering for the completed Victoria Commercial Bank branch fit-out at Two Rivers, coordinating the banking environment with landlord services and base-building systems.
- Location
- Two Rivers, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Bank branch fit-out
- Project status
- Completed
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Bank branch fit-out
- Engineering scope
- Air-conditioning and ventilation coordination; Electrical power, lighting and ICT interfaces; Public-health and fire-system coordination; Landlord-service and fit-out interface review; Construction support and installation verification
Emplan capabilities applied
- Air-conditioning and ventilation coordination
- Electrical power, lighting and ICT interfaces
- Public-health and fire-system coordination
- Landlord-service and fit-out interface review
- Construction support and installation verification
Fit-outsCompleted · December 2024
Jubilee Headquarters, Upper Hill
Emplan's MEP engineering supported the workplace transformation of Jubilee Holdings' regional headquarters, including open collaborative areas, a digital hub, wellness-focused spaces and environmentally efficient systems.
- Location
- Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upper Hill, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Corporate workplace and headquarters fit-out
- Project status
- Completed
- Completion
- December 2024
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Corporate workplace and headquarters fit-out
- Project profile
- Extensive refurbishment and expansion
- Certification
- EDGE Advanced
Completed projects
Delivered and established experience.
Fit-outs
Azela Spa
Full MEP and fire engineering design with construction supervision for the Azela Spa fit-out on General Mathenge Road, coordinating specialist wellness spaces and their building-service requirements.
- Location
- General Mathenge Road, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Spa fit-out
- Completion
- 2023
- Appointment scope
- MEP and fire engineering design; construction supervision
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Spa fit-out
- Engineering scope
- Mechanical and ventilation design; Electrical power and lighting design; Plumbing and drainage design; Fire engineering design; Construction supervision and fit-out coordination
Emplan capabilities applied
- Mechanical and ventilation design
- Electrical power and lighting design
- Plumbing and drainage design
- Fire engineering design
- Construction supervision and fit-out coordination
Fit-outs
Nyama Mama, Capital Centre
Full MEP and fire engineering design with construction supervision for the Nyama Mama restaurant fit-out at Capital Centre, coordinating kitchen and guest-area services through delivery.
- Location
- Capital Centre, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Restaurant fit-out
- Completion
- July 2019
- Appointment scope
- MEP and fire engineering design; construction supervision
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Restaurant fit-out
- Engineering scope
- Commercial-kitchen ventilation and mechanical design; Electrical power and lighting design; Water, drainage and kitchen utility coordination; Fire engineering design; Construction supervision and fit-out coordination
Emplan capabilities applied
- Commercial-kitchen ventilation and mechanical design
- Electrical power and lighting design
- Water, drainage and kitchen utility coordination
- Fire engineering design
- Construction supervision and fit-out coordination
Fit-outs
Fully Baked, Sarit Centre
Completed MEP engineering for the Fully Baked restaurant fit-out at Sarit Centre, coordinating kitchen, ventilation, power, water, drainage and life-safety interfaces within an operating mall.
- Location
- Sarit Centre, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Restaurant fit-out
- Project status
- Completed
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Restaurant fit-out
- Engineering scope
- Commercial-kitchen equipment and utility coordination; Kitchen extract, make-up air and comfort ventilation; Electrical, lighting, water, drainage and grease-management interfaces; Fire and life-safety coordination with mall systems; Fit-out review and implementation support
Emplan capabilities applied
- Commercial-kitchen equipment and utility coordination
- Kitchen extract, make-up air and comfort ventilation
- Electrical, lighting, water, drainage and grease-management interfaces
- Fire and life-safety coordination with mall systems
- Fit-out review and implementation support
Emplan project recordFit-outsProject photograph not published
Fit-outs
Spin Ventures Group Offices, The Piano
HVAC remediation and workplace-comfort engineering for the Spin Ventures Group offices at The Piano in Nairobi. Emplan developed a mixed-mode ventilation strategy that takes advantage of Nairobi's favourable ambient conditions and calls on mechanical cooling only when conditions require it.
- Location
- The Piano, Nairobi
- Asset type
- Corporate offices
- Delivery status
- Completed
- Appointment scope
- HVAC assessment, redesign and optimisation
- Emplan role
- MEP engineering consultant
- Project scale / profile
- Corporate offices
- Engineering scope
- Diagnosis of ineffective existing HVAC performance; Mixed-mode natural and mechanical ventilation strategy; Demand-controlled HVAC based on occupancy and indoor conditions; Controls logic that prioritises suitable Nairobi ambient air; Comfort, energy-efficiency and operational-performance optimisation
- Client organisation
- Spin Ventures Group
Emplan capabilities applied
- Diagnosis of ineffective existing HVAC performance
- Mixed-mode natural and mechanical ventilation strategy
- Demand-controlled HVAC based on occupancy and indoor conditions
- Controls logic that prioritises suitable Nairobi ambient air
- Comfort, energy-efficiency and operational-performance optimisation
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