Summertown Interiors, the UAE’s leading fit-out contractor specialising in green interiors, has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for its Dubai head office in JAFZA through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing building and space types focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement, and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment now and into the future.
Designed to empower owners and operators alike, to take the necessary steps to prioritise the health and safety of their staff, visitors, and stakeholders, the WELL Health-Safety Rating can help guide users in preparing their spaces for re-entry in the wake of the pandemic, instilling confidence in those who come through the building as well as the broader community.
Marcos Bish, managing director, Summertown Interiors commented, “We are delighted to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating for our own Dubai head office, demonstrating our commitment to providing the highest standards of health and wellbeing for our people and clients and suppliers.”
Summertown joins ICD Brookfield Place in attaining WELL Health & Safety Rating, which is the largest office building in the MENA region to receive this certification. To achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, Summertown developed new office policies to improve its existing cleaning and sanitisation procedures and updated its emergency preparedness programme, including a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan and IT disaster recovery plan.
The WELL Health-Safety Rating provides a centralised source and governing body to validate efforts made by owners and operators. Summertown Interiors was awarded the WELL Health-Safety Rating following the successful completion of a third-party documentation review by GBCI to confirm it has met the feature specific intents and requirements.
