Dunstone Consulting Engineers

What Dunstone Consulting Engineers does

Dunstone Consulting Engineers Ltd is a Nairobi-headquartered, 100% Kenyan-owned mechanical and electrical (M&E) consulting engineering firm founded in 2009 and reincorporated as a limited liability company in January 2019. The firm provides integrated M&E building services design and project supervision for healthcare, commercial, residential, educational, hospitality, industrial, and government clients across Kenya, with a stated ambition to serve the broader East and Central Africa region.

The company operates two service lines covering 25+ discrete technical disciplines. Mechanical engineering services include plumbing, drainage, HVAC, solar water heating, fire fighting systems (designed to CIBSE Guide E and BS 5306 standards), boiler systems, compressed air, medical gases, swimming pool systems, LPG distribution, and kitchen equipment design. Electrical engineering services include lighting and power, power distribution, fire detection and alarm, CCTV, ICT and structured cabling, public address/AV, controlled access, nurse call systems, MATV, lifts/elevators, solar PV, standby generators, turnstiles/bollards, and parking management systems. Underlying technology comprises industry-standard building services design tools; the firm describes a "technology-first approach" focused on coordination and productivity rather than proprietary platforms. Specialized competencies in healthcare (medical gases, nurse call, infection-control HVAC) differentiate the healthcare vertical.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue earned through consulting fees on discrete client engagements, with pricing determined per project via consultation, scope assessment, and proposal submission. Go-to-market is direct B2B enterprise field sales targeting architects, developers, project managers, contractors, and property owners, supported by referral-driven lead flow and a portfolio website as the primary digital touchpoint. The firm operates from a single Nairobi office.

Name

Dunstone Consulting Engineers

Legal name

Dunstone Consulting Engineers Ltd

Website

https://dunstonengineers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dunstone Consulting Engineers is a Nairobi-based, Kenyan-owned mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm providing integrated building services design and supervision across healthcare, commercial, residential, education, hospitality, and industrial sectors in Kenya.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Mechanical engineering consulting
• Electrical engineering consulting
• Building services design
• M&E engineering services
• HVAC system design

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Project-based professional services revenue from providing mechanical and electrical engineering design, supervision, and project management services. Revenue is earned through consulting fees on discrete client engagements across various building types and sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dunstone Consulting Engineers provides mechanical and electrical (M&E) consulting engineering services for building design and project supervision. The firm designs integrated plumbing, drainage, HVAC, fire fighting, medical gas, LPG, solar, boiler, compressed air, kitchen equipment, and swimming pool mechanical systems, alongside electrical systems covering lighting, power distribution, fire detection, CCTV, ICT/cabling, public address, access control, nurse call, MATV, lifts/elevators, solar PV, standby generators, and parking management for healthcare, commercial, residential, educational, hospitality, and industrial clients in Kenya and East/Central Africa.

Product overview

Dunstone Consulting Engineers Ltd is a premier consulting engineering firm providing comprehensive mechanical and electrical building services in Kenya. The company offers two core service lines: Mechanical Engineering Services (including Plumbing, Drainage, HVAC, Solar Water Heater, Fire Fighting Systems, Boiler Systems, Compressed Air Systems, Medical Gases, Swimming Pool Services, LPG Gas, and Kitchen Equipment) and Electrical Engineering Services (including Lighting & Power, Power Distribution, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, CCTV, ICT & Structured Cabling, Public Address & Audiovisual Systems, Controlled Access, Nurse Call System, MATV, Lifts/Elevators Installation, Solar PV, Standby Generators, Turnstiles/Bollards/Traps, and Parking Management Systems). The company serves diverse sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and institutional projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Services Plumbing consulting and design services including water demand evaluation, storage design, sanitary fittings selection with water conservation focus, and rainwater harvesting systems for building projects.
• Drainage Specialized drainage engineering and consulting services including drainage system design, stormwater management planning, and construction oversight for residential, commercial, and healthcare projects.
• Compressed Air Systems Compressed air system design including facility air demand analysis, compressor sizing, system optimization for energy efficiency, and heat recovery systems.
• Swimming Pool Services Swimming pool mechanical design services including filtration systems, sanitization, heating, and automation control systems.
• LPG Gas LPG gas pipework and distribution system design including storage tank sizing, pipe sizing, distribution design, and point of use identification.
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) HVAC system design for temperature, humidity, and airflow control with focus on natural ventilation and energy efficiency.
• Solar Water Heater Solar water heating system design for reducing carbon footprint and complying with energy regulations, with backup electrical elements.
• Medical Gases Medical gas system design including flow rates, pressure, purity levels, central system design, and monitoring systems for healthcare facilities.
• Fire Fighting Systems Fire fighting system design including fire hose reels, portable extinguishers, hydrants, and automatic sprinklers based on CIBSE Guide E and BS 5306 standards.
• Boiler Systems Boiler system design emphasizing proper sizing for efficient heating, avoiding oversizing that causes short-cycling and energy waste.
• Kitchen Equipment Kitchen equipment sizing services considering energy efficiency and serving capacity, including layout optimization and equipment sizing.
• Lighting & Power Lighting and small power system design ensuring optimal lighting levels, regulatory compliance, and integration of power outlets and circuits.
• Power Distribution Customized power distribution system design including load calculations and comprehensive solutions for efficient power distribution.
• Fire Detection and Alarm System Fire detection and alarm systems for smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide detection with emergency notification integration.
• CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) CCTV surveillance system design for security monitoring, crime prevention and detection, integrated with other security measures.
• ICT & Structured Cabling ICT solutions for unified communications and standardized structured cabling infrastructure for reliable data transmission.
• Public Address & Audiovisual System Sound and visual systems for presentations, broadcasting, and live events including music playback and public announcements.
• Controlled Access Entry regulation systems using fobs, cards, passwords, and biometric readings with monitoring and user access management capabilities.
• Nurse Call System Nurse call system design for patient-healthcare provider communication with integration capabilities for hospitals and care facilities.
• MATV Master Antenna Television systems for TV and FM signal distribution to multiple receivers from a central location.
• Lifts/Elevators Installation Lift and elevator design and installation services for passenger, goods, and disabled access tailored to branding requirements.
• Solar PV Photovoltaic system design including solar panels, inverters, and electrical components for sustainable power generation.
• Standby Generators Standby generator design for reliable backup power with automatic activation during utility outages.
• Turnstiles, Bollards & Traps Crowd and vehicle control solutions using turnstiles, bollards, and traps for enhanced security and movement management.
• Parking Management System Car parking management system design for improved efficiency, reduced congestion, increased revenue, and enhanced customer experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Designs delivered within reasonable cost while meeting quality and compliance standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP Global: Global engineering consultancy with significant building services (M&E) practice and active East African operations. Comparable because both firms deliver integrated M&E design for buildings, but WSP operates at vastly larger scale across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy with a strong building services portfolio and established East Africa presence. Directly comparable as both firms provide M&E engineering design for healthcare, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Dutch engineering consultancy with operations across Africa and a building services practice. Comparable because both firms deliver multidisciplinary building engineering services, but Royal HaskoningDHV operates across multiple sectors and continents.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with M&E and building services capability alongside broader transportation, environment, and water practices. Comparable on the M&E consulting scope but AECOM competes with vastly deeper resources and global reach.
• Tractebel (Engie): European engineering consultancy with energy and built environment practices including M&E design. Comparable on building services engineering consulting, particularly for energy and MEP-intensive projects, though Tractebel operates as part of the broader Engie group.
• Black & Veatch: Global engineering, procurement, and construction firm with power and infrastructure focus, including M&E design. Comparable on power distribution, standby generation, and electrical systems work that overlaps with Dunstone's electrical engineering service line.
• Dar Al-Handasah (Sidara): Middle Eastern-rooted global design firm with significant African operations across infrastructure and buildings. Comparable on building services and M&E consulting for large mixed-use and institutional developments, though Sidara operates globally at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Arup: Global engineering consultancy recognized for building services engineering (MEP) design. Comparable because Arup's core building services work — HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire, and specialty systems — mirrors Dunstone's service lines, though Arup operates globally at much larger scale.
• Aurecon: Africa-headquartered (South African) engineering consultancy with deep African and building services capability. Comparable because Aurecon delivers M&E and building services design across commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure in Africa, competing for similar clients.
• ILF Consulting Engineers: Engineering consultancy with strong energy and infrastructure focus including M&E design for buildings and facilities. Comparable on the technical M&E and energy systems consulting scope, though ILF skews toward larger industrial and infrastructure clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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