Qatar’s facilities management sector to see CAGR 19.1% to $20.3bn in 2024-30
Qatar’s facilities management (FM) industry is slated to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1% to $20.3bn in 2024-30 with accelerating urbanisation and realty sector.The FM industry in Qatar has experienced robust growth, driven by the country’s ongoing infrastructure developments and economic diversification efforts under Qatar National Vision 2030 and propelled by the preparation for the World Cup 2022, according to the listing prospectus of Mosanada Facilities Management Services (MFMS).These initiatives led to the development of large-scale infrastructure projects, including sporting facilities, healthcare facilities, education, hotels, and transportation systems, which created significant demand for sophisticated FM services to ensure that these facilities are maintained to the highest standards and operate efficiently, it said.Quoting Prescient Strategic Intelligence, the prospectus said Qatari FM market was valued in 2024 at about $7.3bn and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.1% during 2024 to 2030 to reach $ 20.3bn."The Qatari FM market is highly competitive and fragmented, with both local and international companies actively participating," it said.The key participants in the Qatar market include Elegancia Facility Management (Estithmar Holdings), Waseef Facility Management, Facilities Management & Maintenance (FMM) Company and SNC Lavalin.These companies offer a range of services that include hard FM (focusing on the management and maintenance of a facility’s physical infrastructure, which includes the upkeep of essential systems such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical systems, plumbing, and fire safety) and soft FM (involving services that enhance the day-to-day operational environment of a facility and include cleaning, security, waste management, landscaping, and catering.One of the significant trends in the Qatari FM industry is the shift towards outsourcing, with a growing preference for bundled and IFM (integrated facility management) services."This trend is driven by the need for cost efficiency, better service quality, and the ability to focus on core business activities," the prospectus said.The introduction of freehold property ownership for non-Qataris has supported the real estate market, further increasing the demand for professional FM services, it added."As urbanisation accelerates and the real estate sector expands, the FM industry in Qatar is poised for continued growth, underpinned by the integration of advanced technologies and the adoption of sustainable practices," it said.Parallel to these developments, the Qatari FM market is witnessing a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, which is becoming increasingly central to FM operations.Driven by government initiatives and the rising demand for green buildings, FM companies are expanding their services to include the management of complex systems like energy usage, water conservation, and waste management.The growth of the green buildings market in Qatar, supported by established building codes, assessment systems such as the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), and initiatives like Qatar Sustainability Week by the Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), is broadening the scope of work for FM companies.This shift not only aligns with global environmental goals but also positions the Qatari FM industry as a leader in sustainable FM practices, ensuring that facilities are both efficient and environmentally responsible.