We speak with Managing Director Dimitri Papakonstantinou about how Plafond has undergone significant growth throughout the last three years , delivering quality services to clients within the UAE
With the ability to carry out any fitout work in house and provide world class end-to-end solutions , Dubai based multi-disciplinary , fit out , MEP and Facilities Management Specialist Plafond has seen increased sustainable growth throughout the last three years . With improved control over processes ranging from procurement , to execution and delivery , the company has a significant edge over rivals .
Implementing a personalised service , in contrast to other management contractors reliant on external companies to deliver services , Plafond continually utilises key technologies to ensure it remains ahead within the construction industry , and is involved with projects ranging from hospitality and food and beverages , all the way to residential . With approximately 1,500 employees , the company continues to go from strength to strength .
“ Three quarters of our clientele are repeat customers and repeat business . However , we ’ re selective with who we work and the projects that we take on ,” explains Managing Director Dimitri Papakonstantinou . “ We do what we say – communication between us and our clients is key , but particularly in this part of the world , relationships are key .”
One of the company ’ s key projects is with HSBC in the UAE , where it has acquired an MEP subcontract . Responsible for providing full MEP services at HSBC ’ s headquarters , Papakonstantinou states that the company “ is about a quarter of the way through the construction phase .” However , he explains that as a result of Dubai ’ s Expo 2020 , there has been an increased focus
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