Building Infrastructure
Coating governance for Commercial Building and Office Refurbishment projects.
Independent Coating Consultancy and Project Management for robust, compliant and defendable refurbishment project strategies.
Whether you are planning an office refurbishment, managing passive fire protection coating upgrades, reviewing legacy coatings or preparing a major commercial asset for repositioning, Safinah can help you make coating decisions with confidence.
From commercial and offices to heritage buildings, we help reduce project risks – where coating failure is not an option.
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The building refurbishment challenge.
Commercial refurbishment projects are increasingly driven by ESG targets, changing tenant expectations, MEES requirements, insurance scrutiny and the need to reposition ageing assets as Grade A space.
But coating systems are often treated too late in the process.
Poorly defined specifications, unknown existing coatings, incompatible systems, weak QA records or uncontrolled site changes can lead to delays, rework, compliance exposure and future liability.
Key risks include:
- Unknown legacy coating systems
- Incorrect or incomplete coating specifications
- Passive fire protection coating uncertainty
- Topcoat and compatibility failures
- Poor surface preparation control
- Insufficient inspection and QA documentation
- Disputes between project stakeholders
- Weak evidence for handover, insurance or future asset management
Transforming risk into control.
Coating Project Management covering the full asset lifecycle.
Safinah provides end-to-end coating project management, acting as an independent technical authority throughout the assets coating lifecycle. We sit independently with individual contractors and suppliers, managing interfaces, enforcing standards, and ensuring decisions are technically sound, commercially robust, and legally defensible.
Safinah can provide a comprehensive range of services to support your project from inception through to completion and handover.
Before works
- Specification review
- Existing coating assessment
- Product suitability review
- Risk register development
- QA and inspection planning
During works
- Site audits
- Surface preparation verification
- Application condition checks
- Film thickness verification
- Issue resolution and reporting
After works
- Final condition verification
- Handover documentation review
- QA record assessment
- Maintenance recommendations
- Future asset evidence pack
These services will help to ensure that the coating of your asset is delivered fit for purpose, on time, at optimal cost and that it will perform over the design time.
Speak with our experts for your requirements, or any questions about our Coating Design and Project Management Services, please email at enquiries@safinah.com or contact us by clicking the button below.
Peace of Mind: The Ultimate Stakeholders' Advantage
Intumescent Passive Fire Protection (PFP)
Mitigating the hidden risks of inheriting legacy intumescent coatings on building refurbishment projects.
Why legacy intumescent coatings may be unsuitable;
- Insufficient DFT capacity
DFT doesn’t meet required levels based on new requirements resulting from changes in code, additional load utilisation or was under applied initially. - Aesthetics are unsuitable for reuse
Degraded aesthetics over time do not match with architectural intent and client desire requiring as a minimum top-coating with associated challenges. - Fire strategy change
Existing intumescent coating may not provide protection across revised fire durations - Unverified current systems
Without verifying the existing system, refurbishment is built on uncertainty and that’s no longer defensible. - Limited reuse data availability
Extremely limited test data and assessments based on simply adding to what’s there even if in good condition
Safinah identifies and manages hidden intumescent coating risks in legacy building refurbishments through independent assessment, verification, and governance – ensuring compliant systems, traceable documentation, and defensible decisions aligned with modern regulatory expectations.
Explore Safinah’s Intumescent Fire Protection Coating Services, and discover how we can help you enhance your building project strategies.
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Meet the Energy & Infrastructure Team
Dr. Michael Aamodt
Head of E&IÂ
Offshore Oil Production Platforms | Oil & Gas | FPSO | FSO
Simon Daly
Consultant – E&IÂ
Buildings | Refurbishment | Bridges | Stadium | Intumescent Passive Fire Protection
Lee Spoor
Consultant – E&IÂ
Buildings | Refurbishment | Bridges | Stadium | Intumescent Passive Fire Protection
Fergus MacKinnon
Consultant – E&IÂ
Offshore Wind | Hydroelectric | Solar Energy
Bruno Ravel
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Chemical & Paints | Hydroelectric | Offshore Wind
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Business Development | Oil & Gas | Offshore Wind
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Safinah’s Energy & Infrastructure Team offers a FREE initial consultation to help clients navigate complex coating, corrosion, and asset protection challenges across some of the world’s most demanding environments.
Our specialist expertise includes intumescent passive fire protection (PFP), offshore oil & gas, FPSO and FSO assets, offshore oil production platforms, building refurbishment projects, and offshore wind infrastructure.
Whether you require support with maintenance strategies, coating failures, refurbishment risks, compliance, or independent project guidance, Safinah provides practical, technically driven advice focused on safety, performance, and asset longevity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can book for a consultation?
This booking consultation is available for clients who would like to speak with Safinah experts about a particular coating project.
For all other enquiries not related to a project consultation, please email enquiries@safinah.com
What does FREE Consultation mean?
At Safinah, we are committed to helping clients make informed decisions from the very beginning of their project.
We offer a no-obligation consultation to discuss your requirements, project objectives, and operational challenges. Our experts provide independent, technically informed guidance on the most suitable options available – enabling you to evaluate the best path forward before deciding whether to engage Safinah’s services.
How long is the consultation?
Is it possible to book additional time beyond the allocated duration?
Our experts will provide you with the information and guidance needed to support your next steps. However, we understand that some projects can be more complex and may require additional consultation time. Where necessary, our team can assist in arranging extended or additional booking sessions, which can be discussed during your initial meeting.
I submitted my FREE Consultation booking request, what happens next?
Once your request has been successfully submitted, our team will coordinate the final arrangements with the consultant. You will then receive a meeting confirmation, which must be accepted to secure the booking.
Please note that any meeting confirmation not accepted at least 3 hours prior to the scheduled time may be cancelled.
I can't attend my booking, can I still cancel?
Yes. You may still cancel your booking after accepting the meeting invitation. We kindly ask that you notify us as early as possible so that our consultants can make the time available to other clients.
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What happens after the FREE Initial Consultation?
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Bridges and Historic Structures
Preserving history with confidence.
Your trusted partner in coating support for restoration of historic structures.
At Safinah, we understand that the restoration of historic structures is far more than just a technical exercise – it’s a commitment to legacy, authenticity, and public trust.
We work alongside main contractors, project managers, and specialist teams offering a truly independent, cross-market, cost effective, full service approach, in compliance with any listed structure requirements.
From bridges and stations to heritage buildings, we help reduce rework and risk – where failure is not an option.
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