BMS & controls in KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi) 

BMS & controls in KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi): local context

KEZAD, formerly known as KIZAD, is the industrial free zone near Khalifa Port between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, hosting manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses and cold stores on large plots. It has expanded since the early 2010s. Manolia completed HVAC works for a packaging manufacturing facility here. Facilities are often built quickly to meet production start dates.

• Construction approvals typically run through the KEZAD zone authority's own channel, with fire safety review; requirements are confirmed per plot and use.
• Manufacturing plants need process cooling, ventilation for heat-generating machinery and controlled environments where product quality depends on temperature and humidity.
• Coastal plots near the port combine salt with blowing dust, so equipment needs both corrosion protection and robust filtration.

Building types we serve in KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi)

For factories and industrial plants, the work concentrates on process cooling and ventilation, heavy LV distribution, hazard-appropriate fire protection and plant that tolerates dust and high ambient temperatures.

Scope of work

• Points schedule development listing every sensor, actuator, alarm and meter to be monitored or controlled.
• Installation of DDC controllers, field sensors, valve actuators and damper actuators across plant rooms and floors.
• Integration of third-party systems such as chillers, VRF, meters and fire alarm status through open protocols.
• Control sequences for chiller staging, pump speed, AHU temperature and fresh-air control written and tested.

Systems we install

• DDC controllers for plant and floor equipment
• Temperature, humidity, CO2 and pressure sensors

UAE site and climate challenges

• Plant on roofs operates under severe heat, so BMS alarms monitor high condenser pressure, chiller trips and pump failures to alert operators before an outage affects the building.
• Sensors in dusty plant rooms and fresh-air ducts drift faster than in cleaner climates, so calibration checks and replacement intervals are included in the maintenance schedule.
• Cloud or remote access, which offers convenience for off-site support and alarm notifications but requires network security measures, password management and agreed access rules with IT.

Relevant Manolia projects

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