about
Each building is unique and we believe that value is created through a unique combination of creative thinking, multidisciplinary expertise, and strong leadership. Our integrated Facility Engineering & Building Services harness innovation and new technologies to maximize the building performance whilst optimizing investment costs and minimizing the building carbon footprint. We bring:
- World-class standards of safety, sustainability, and operational performance
- Value engineered designs tailored to local markets
- Innovative solutions leveraging latest technologies and best practices
- Integrated approach from design to commissioning
Our Engineering Delivery Solutions
Facility Engineering and Building Services
We lead and coordinate all engineering disciplines to optimize designs, resolve technical challenges, and deliver a well-engineered building that meets the best international standards, and competitive life cycle cost.
- Facility Planning
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Public Health Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Integrated Building Management Systems
- Fire & Life Safety Systems
- Security & Loss Prevention Systems
- ICT Systems
EPCM
Our EPCM (Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management) solution provides end-to-end project management encompassing engineering, procurement, and construction activities. This integrated approach minimizes risk, controls costs, and ensures a seamless project delivery to the highest quality standards.
BIM-Enabled Engineering and Digital Construction
We delploy Building Information Modelling (BIM) not just as a tool but as a strategic layer in but as a core part of our engineering process. From early-stage coordination to final commissioning, BIM enhances how we plan, monitor, and manage performance.
- 3D Design Integration: Precise modelling of all engineering systems, ensuring spatial coordination, clash detection, and smooth design development
- 4D Construction Sequencing: Visual timelines that align construction activities with real-world constraints, improving on-site logistics and schedule accuracy
- 5D Cost Management: Linking quantities and specifications to cost data, enabling real-time value engineering and budget forecasting
- Facility Handover Models: Digital twins that support smoother handovers and long-term asset management
This digital-first approach empowers better decisions, reduces rework, and helps clients visualise performance before a single brick is laid.
Benefits of BIM
Better coordination
A shared digital model keeps all teams aligned, reducing miscommunication and delays.
Accurate cost and material control
Real-time quantity take-offs support reliable budgeting and help avoid overruns.
Greater efficiency and constructability
Integrated models highlight clashes early and allow for smarter, buildable designs.
Faster timelines
Early error detection reduces rework, cutting construction time and financial costs.
Clear design visualization
3D models help catch issues early and support faster, better decisions.
Sustainability built-in
BIM enables energy and material efficiency, reducing carbon and operating costs.
800 keys
Cinnamon Life: Engineering Efficiency into Sri Lanka’s Landmark Mixed-Use Project
John Keells Holdings appointed Ascentis for a “Design Uplift” on Cinnamon Life—a 4.5 million ft² development in Colombo. It features an 800-key hotel, residential towers, a commercial tower, shopping mall, and conference centre. Ascentis coordinated with consultants to deliver on a fast-track 15-month schedule, issuing nearly 6,000 new drawings.
Ascentis provided critical expertise in redesigning the MEP and ELV systems for our Radisson Blu development in Douala. Their technical approach, on BIM, improved energy efficiency and reduced costs while ensuring a seamless coordination with the existing structure. Their value engineering efforts also helped optimize the façade and interiors, thereby reducing construction costs and making the project financially viable.