Steel StructureCairo, Egypt · 2024
SR Padel Egypt Playground
Design and construction of modern padel courts on a high-performance steel structure in Cairo.
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Commercial Buildings: Design, MEP & Fit-Out in Egypt
Commercial spaces delivered from empty site to operational business, with MEP and structure coordinated by one team.
Laurent delivers commercial projects in Egypt: offices, retail, sports and leisure facilities and other business spaces. We design the space, engineer the MEP systems and structure, including steel, and build it through to handover. One accountable team means fewer interfaces, a clear programme and a building ready to operate.
The challenge
What makes commercial projects demanding
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Every day closed costs money
A commercial building earns nothing until it opens. Programme matters as much as budget, and delays usually come from late design decisions and poor coordination between trades.
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Heavy, coordinated MEP loads
Commercial spaces carry higher cooling, power and ventilation loads than homes, plus fire alarm, fire-fighting and low-current systems. These have to fit in the same ceiling void and work together.
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Spans and flexible layouts
Retail floors, halls and sports facilities need large open spaces. The structure has to deliver the span without compromising the programme or the budget.
04
Tendering against a clear scope
Commercial owners need comparable prices and a scope they can hold contractors to. Vague drawings lead to variations and disputes.
How we help
One team across design, engineering and construction
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Design & Planning
Space planning, design and a Bill of Quantities that fixes the scope and gives you a cost baseline before construction starts.
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Engineering
HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire-fighting systems engineered and coordinated together, and steel structures engineered for wide spans and fast erection.
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Construction & Delivery
Construction, MEP installation and commissioning managed by one team, so the programme is owned by one party from site start to opening.
Services
Services for commercial projects
Commercial Construction
End-to-end construction of offices, medical centers, sports facilities, restaurants, warehouses and mixed-use buildings across Egypt.
MEP Contracting
Integrated mechanical, electrical and plumbing contracting in Alexandria, Cairo and across Egypt, from coordinated design to tested, commissioned systems.
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC, central plant, chilled water, exhaust and DDC control systems for buildings across Egypt, from load calculations to commissioning.
Electrical Engineering
Power, lighting, critical power, fire alarm, lightning protection and low-current systems designed and commissioned for buildings across Egypt.
Plumbing & Firefighting Engineering
Water supply, filtration, drainage and firefighting systems designed, supervised and pressure-tested for buildings across Egypt.
Steel Structure
Steel structures engineered, fabricated, erected and inspected for warehouses, halls, commercial and industrial buildings across Egypt.
Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
Engineer-prepared Bills of Quantities and cost estimates that set a realistic budget and make contractor bids comparable line by line.
Interior & Exterior Design
Interior and exterior design for homes and commercial spaces, from space planning and finishes to facades, managed through to handover.
Proof
Commercial projects
Steel Structure
MEPCairo, Egypt · 2023
Commercial MEP Installation
Full MEP system design and installation for a commercial facility in Cairo, covering mechanical, electrical and plumbing works.
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Commercial projects: frequently asked questions
What commercial projects does Laurent deliver?
Laurent delivers commercial construction, fit-out, MEP systems and steel structures. Recent work includes a full MEP design and installation for a commercial facility in Cairo and a padel facility in Cairo built on a steel structure.
Can Laurent install MEP in an existing commercial building?
Yes. Laurent designs and installs MEP systems in new and existing commercial buildings, covering mechanical (HVAC), electrical and plumbing works. In an existing building, we start by surveying what is there and what the new use requires.
Why use steel for a commercial building?
Steel suits commercial buildings that need wide spans, open floors and a short programme. Members are fabricated off site and erected quickly, and the frame can carry large roofs without intermediate columns.
How does one contractor reduce commercial project risk?
One contractor reduces risk by removing interfaces. When design, MEP, structure and construction sit with one team, coordination problems are resolved internally, and you are not left arbitrating between parties when something does not fit.
Does Laurent work on commercial projects in Alexandria and Cairo?
Yes. Laurent is headquartered in Smouha, Alexandria, and delivers commercial projects across Egypt, including Cairo.
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