ICEM, a trailblazer in energy management, design, and project management, has officially partnered with the Smart Building Collective | Certification as part of an ambitious expansion into the Middle East. This collaboration aligns with the collective's mission to foster smarter, more sustainable, and innovative real estate globally, marking a new era for smart buildings in the region.

For over 40 years, ICEM has been a leader in energy solutions within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, renowned for pioneering projects that have shaped the region’s energy landscape. Their groundbreaking achievements include designing and installing the first Thermal Energy Storage (TES) project in the Middle East in 1993 at the BSF-HQ in Riyadh, as well as their thermal modeling work at Kingdom Centre, which earned a nomination for the International Achievement Award.

ICEM’s expertise spans a wide array of high-impact projects, from district cooling and combined cycle systems to data centers and turbine inlet cooling. Their contributions to the energy sector have been recognized in academic and professional spheres, with publications in esteemed journals and presentations at prestigious events like ASHRAE and CIBSE conferences.

"ICEM brings decades of innovation and excellence in energy management to this strategic partnership with the Smart Building Collective," said Nicholas White, Managing Partner at Smart Building Collective. "Their presence in the Middle East is an incredible asset as we expand our ecosystem to empower smarter and more sustainable developments in the region."

Dr. Siva Bavan, CEO and Principal at International Consortium for Energy Management & ICEM Consulting, added, "This partnership with the Smart Building Collective marks an important milestone in our mission to deliver cutting-edge energy solutions that drive sustainability and operational excellence. Together, we aim to redefine the future of smart buildings and contribute to the Middle East’s ambitious vision for sustainable development."

As an active participant in the Global Energy Programme and a Harvard Business School alumnus (2013), ICEM’s leadership has consistently been at the forefront of advancing energy efficiency and sustainability. This partnership strengthens their shared commitment to driving transformative change in the built environment.