Energy Complex appoints CBRE as property manager

Energy Complex Co. Ltd. has appointed CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Thailand as the property manager of the Energy Complex, a new landmark building in the energy industry in Thailand offering the latest in energy-saving and green building technology.

The Energy Complex is located on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road and consists of two grade A office buildings of 36 and 25 storeys, one service building, and two parking garages. The total space of approximately 300,000sqm within the project will be occupied by the PTT group of companies including PTT Exploration & Production; PTT Chemical; Thai Oil; and other companies related to the energy industry. An office of the Ministry of Energy will also be located at the site which is scheduled for completion in 4Q 2009.

Apart from its unique architecture, the Energy Complex has been designed to meet the standards of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) – the green building rating system for new buildings. The aerodynamic shape of its facade will help reduce the temperature and heat on the building’s surface and the complex has also been designed to withstand earthquakes measuring up to 7.2 on the Richter scale. High-tech building management systems have also been installed.

Retail space and facilities – including a fitness centre, business centre, seminar rooms, an auditorium for 30-500 people, exhibition room, restaurants, a 1,000-seat food court, banks, roof garden, outdoor exercise area, and parking for around 3,700 vehicles – have been provided for workers and visitors.

Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, managing director of CBRE Thailand, said, “We are pleased that Energy Complex Co. Ltd. has appointed CBRE as the property manager of this major project which has a competitive edge in terms of technology and energy saving. This is a further step in the expansion of CBRE’s property management services in managing buildings with LEED standards which is well recognised as the global standard for green buildings. This appointment will help reinforce CBRE’s position as the leader in property management in Thailand.”

“We have set up teams of specialists for specific scopes of work based at the Energy Complex, including an environmental engineer as one of almost 50 engineers and safety professionals in order to ensure our client’s optimum level of satisfaction and confidence,” said Chanpen Tawoncharoenpon, director of Asset Services at CBRE Thailand.

The building was designed by Thai architectural firm, A49.