KEF Holdings, a UAE-based multinational holding company that specialises in innovative off-site construction technology, has announced plans to set up its new manufacturing facility for prefabrication and off-site construction materials at Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai.

The facility, which is expected to start operations by the end of 2015, is aimed at revolutionising the healthcare and hospitality industries through leveraging best-in-class practices and cutting-edge technology, said a senior company official on the sidelines of  the Building Healthcare Exhibition & Conference in Dubai.

The expo, which concludes today (June 10), is a major platform hosting global delegations from the healthcare industry, exploring innovative practices in design and construction to maximise facility operations and improve the overall patient experience.

"With Dubai poised to establish itself as a global medical tourism hub, KEF Holdings aims to contribute in the emirate’s growth story by introducing economically sustainable and innovative solutions to the healthcare and hospitality infrastructure," remarked Faizal E. Kottikollon, the chairman-founder of KEF Holdings.

“In today’s performance-driven construction landscape, prefabrication is considered a significant advancement within health facility designs, construction and procurement. Through our newly-launched facility in Jebel Ali, KEF Holdings is keen to provide world-class expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and project management,” he stated.

The Singapore-registered company is showcasing a range of innovative design catalogues that have been developed to reduce project costs and the timeframe of implementation of a project by approximately 50 percent.

The prefabrication concept is fast-gaining popularity in the UAE as site work and construction take place concurrently, rather than one after the other, said Kottikollon.

Established in 2007, KEF Holdings operates across India, the Middle East and Singapore. It has six business verticals that focus on the infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, metals and investment sectors.-TradeArabia News Service