ALEC receives LEED Platinum and Gold certifications for Dubai offices
Dubai, UAE, 4 August 2025: ALEC has announced through a Press Release that its headquarters in Dubai has been awarded the LEED Platinum certification, with its MEP subsidiary, ALEMCO, securing a LEED Gold certification for its corporate office and yard in Dubai Industrial City. According to the company, the recognition follows extensive renovation works aimed at aligning its facilities with global green building standards.
ALEC said it received the certifications from the US Green Building Council under the LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) rating system, which focuses on the design and construction of interior spaces within commercial buildings. The company said the certifications reflect its commitment to quality, sustainability and employee wellbeing.
“Our priority was to enhance the overall workplace experience for our people, while embedding sustainability at every stage of the renovation,” said Barry Lewis, CEO, ALEC. “With improvements ranging from low-flow water fittings to LED lighting and advanced energy metering, we’ve not only reduced our footprint but also reaffirmed our commitment to creating better buildings. These upgrades echo the same principles we bring to client projects, helping them meet and exceed their green building targets.”
According to ALEC, sustainability measures implemented at both facilities include low-flow fixtures equipped with sensors, which reduced water consumption by 55% from baseline, and the installation of energy-efficient LED lighting, occupancy sensors and enhanced commissioning, which helped cut lighting energy use by 25% compared to ASHRAE 90.1-2010 standards. The company added it was able to improve its indoor environmental quality through the use of low-VOC materials and design strategies that maximise daylight and acoustics.
ALEC further said it placed emphasis on material reuse and responsible sourcing, with structural materials, including steel with 25% post-consumer recycled content, 100% bio-based wall boards, and insulation and ceiling components with high recycled content. It added that nearly all workstation tables, wooden wall panels, reception desks, joinery and other elements from the ALEC HQ offices were repurposed at the new design office in Dubai, significantly reducing refurbishment-related waste.
The company said the recent certifications build on its track record in supporting sustainable projects for clients, including LEED Platinum certifications for the Saudi Arabia and UAE Pavilions at EXPO 2020, and LEED Gold for ADNOC’s new headquarters, City Centre Mirdif and One Za’abeel. The company said it also supported the attainment of Estidama Pearl Ratings for several developments in Abu Dhabi, including SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Airport’s Arrivals Hall and Transfer Baggage Facility.
“As we continue to drive the sustainability agenda forward across the region, our own renovations stand as proof that you don’t need to choose between sustainability and design,” Lewis said. “With careful planning, extensive reuse and responsible material selection, organisations can elevate their interiors while delivering on environmental performance. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and look forward to supporting more partners across the region in their own green building journeys.”