Integrated Facility Management – German International School, Abu Dhabi
SBS1 was appointed as the integrated facility management partner for the German International School at Abu Dhabi, a leading educational institution with a campus spread over 500,000 square feet. The 3-year contract involved comprehensive service delivery across engineering, soft services, and security, ensuring a safe, clean, and operationally efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors.
SBS1 implemented a multi-disciplinary team to manage the full scope of facility operations, aligned with international health, safety, and educational standards. Our team worked closely with school administration to ensure minimal disruption during academic hours and maximum service responsiveness.
This project highlighted SBS1’s capability to support educational institutions with reliability, professionalism, and care.
Project Overview
Client: German International School at Abu Dhabi
Project Name: Educational Facility
Area: 500,000 sq. ft.
Scope: Engineering, Landscaping, Cleaning, and Security Services
Duration: 3 Years
Scope Checklist
1. Engineering Services
✅ Preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC systems
✅ Electrical systems inspection and repairs
✅ Plumbing and water supply maintenance
✅ Fire alarm and firefighting systems management
✅ Backup power (generators/UPS) checks
✅ Maintenance of classroom equipment and technical labs
✅ BMS monitoring and energy optimization
2. Landscaping
✅ Routine lawn mowing, trimming, and irrigation
✅ Maintenance of playgrounds and green areas
✅ Tree care and seasonal planting
✅ Pest and weed control
✅ Hardscape cleaning and repairs
✅ Decorative landscape feature upkeep
3. Cleaning Services
✅ Daily classroom, corridor, and restroom cleaning
✅ Deep cleaning during school breaks
✅ Waste collection and disposal
✅ Window and facade cleaning
✅ Disinfection and sanitization protocols
✅ High-touch surface cleaning and monitoring
4. Security Services
✅ 24/7 on-site security personnel
✅ Access control and gate monitoring
✅ CCTV surveillance and monitoring support
✅ Emergency response readiness
✅ Visitor and contractor management
✅ Patrols and incident reporting system