Fitwel Consulting
At GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy, we empower clients to achieve Fitwel Certification through a health-centric, performance-driven methodology that integrates technical rigor, evidence-based strategies, and multinational regulatory alignment.
Our Fitwel-accredited professionals deliver tailored solutions that enhance occupant well-being, operational resilience, and long-term asset valueâacross commercial, residential, and community-scale developments.
Our Specialized Services
Feasibility Studies & Gap Analysis: Early-stage assessments to evaluate Fitwel potential, identify health impact opportunities, and flag compliance risks.
Scorecard Strategy & Optimization: Customized Fitwel strategies based on building typology, occupancy profile, and operational goalsâaligned with WELL v2, LEED v4.1/v5, Estidama, and Trakhees frameworks.
Technical Documentation & Submission Support: Preparation of Fitwel scorecards, health impact narratives, and evidence packages for submission to the Center for Active Design (CfAD), ensuring audit-readiness and stakeholder clarity.
Multinational Compliance Integration: Harmonization of Fitwel standards with UAE regulatory bodies including Dubai Municipality, Trakhees-DBC, and Estidama Pearl Rating System.
Stakeholder Training & Engagement: Targeted workshops and technical briefings to align design teams, facility managers, and owners with Fitwel goals and operational protocols.
Why Fitwel?
Fitwel is a globally recognized building certification system focused on promoting occupant health, productivity, and well-being. It emphasizes:
- Evidence-based design and operational strategies
- Enhanced indoor environmental quality
- Active design, walkability, and social equity
- Nutritional support and mental wellness
- Reduced absenteeism and improved user satisfaction
Fitwel Star Ratings
Fitwelâs Star Rating system provides a transparent, evidence-based measure of a buildingâs impact on occupant health and well-being. At GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy, we guide clients through the certification process to achieve optimal ratings that reflect both design excellence and operational performance.
Fitwel awards buildings with 1, 2, or 3 Stars based on the total number of points earned across its scorecard. Each star level represents a tier of achievement in implementing health-promoting strategies:
How GlobalTech Supports Star Achievement
Pre-certification Planning: Strategic scorecard mapping to maximize achievable points based on project typology and operational goals.
Evidence Package Development: Preparation of health impact narratives, policy documentation, and visual evidence aligned with Center for Active Design (CfAD) verification protocols.
Performance Optimization: Recommendations for design enhancements, operational policies, and stakeholder engagement to elevate star potential.
Cross-Certification Synergy: Alignment with WELL, LEED, Estidama, and Trakhees frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance and certification efficiency.
GlobalTechâs Fitwel Expertise
Our certified Fitwel consultants bring deep technical knowledge and cross-framework fluency to every engagement. We specialize in:
Scorecard Interpretation for Fitwel v2.1 & v3.0: Expert analysis and strategic mapping of Fitwel criteria tailored to project typology, occupancy, and operational goals.
Health Impact Modeling & Performance Tracking: Quantitative and qualitative assessment of health-promoting design strategies, with metrics aligned to Fitwelâs evidence-based framework.
Cross-Certification Strategy Development: Integrated pathways that align Fitwel with WELL v2, LEED v4.1/v5, Estidama, and Trakheesâmaximizing certification synergy and regulatory compliance.
Fitwel Application Across Building Typologies: Specialized support for Commercial Interiors, Multi-Tenant Buildings, and Community-scale developments, including retrofit and new construction.
Audit-Ready Documentation & Center for Active Design (CfAD) Submission Protocols: Preparation of scorecards, narratives, and evidence packages that meet Center for Active Design (CfAD) standardsâensuring clarity, completeness, and verification success.
GlobalTech Specialized Services for Fitwel Certification
At GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy, we provide a comprehensive suite of Fitwel consulting services designed to support developers, owners, and project teams throughout every phase of certificationâfrom feasibility to final submission.
Our services are structured to ensure health-focused design, operational excellence, and full regulatory alignment with UAE and international standards.
Single Tenant Building
Applicable to commercial buildings whose floors and common areas are occupied by a single tenant.
This scorecard impacts all spaces within the building.
Multi-Tenant Base Building
Applicable to commercial buildings whose floors and common areas are occupied by multiple tenants.
This Scorecard impacts the spaces that are under the control of the building owner/manager, including common areas accessible to tenants and building owner/manager spaces accessible to onsite staff.
Commercial Interior Space
Applicable to the contiguous spaces within a multi-tenant commercial building that are occupied or controlled by a single tenant.
The scorecard impacts the spaces occupied by the single tenant.
Retail Tenant (RT) and Multi-Retail Tenant Building (MTR).
Applicable to retail complexes with multiple tenants or contiguous retail spaces occupied by a single tenant.
The scorecard impacts owner-controlled areas and common spaces in multi-tenant complexes, and tenant-occupied spaces in single-tenant scenarios. Two options are available: Retail Tenant (RT) and Multi-Retail Tenant Building (MTR).
Multi-Tenant Whole Building
Applies to commercial buildings occupied by multiple tenants. This scorecard covers all spaces within the buildingâtenant spaces, common areas, and those managed by the building owner.
Two options are available: MTWB and MTWB+ (for buildings with on-site owner or management staff).
Multifamily Residential Building
Applicable to residential buildings that contain multiple dwelling units and shared entrance(s).
The scorecard impacts all spaces within the building.