Intelligent ELV, Open-Protocol BMS & SIRA-Compliant Security Engineering
Unifying building automation, low-current infrastructure, and electronic security into a seamless, high-performance ecosystem. From BACnet BMS plant room automation to high-speed enterprise structured cabling, SIRA-approved IP surveillance, and biometric access control.
ELV & Smart Building Systems
Low-current and controls packages that make the building measurable — BMS, security, networks and audio-visual, integrated to a single head end.
Why Our Engineering Excels
Engineered for Reliability: ELV & BMS in the UAE
We design and build building services that conquer extreme regional climates, prevent authority rejection cycles, and lower lifecycle operational costs.
Open Protocol Interoperability
We engineer vendor-neutral BMS architectures using BACnet/IP, Modbus, and KNX protocols to avoid costly proprietary lock-in.
SIRA Security Compliance
Full adherence to Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) video storage, camera resolution, and inspection standards across Dubai.
High-Bandwidth Cabling Infrastructure
Fluke-certified Cat6A copper and single/multi-mode fiber optic risers supporting high-density IoT sensors, Wi-Fi 7, and IP telephony.
Complete Discipline Scope
Granular Scope of Works & Sub-Systems
Every sub-package is executed by dedicated certified engineers with in-house QA/QC supervision and full compliance to international and UAE authority standards.
Building Management Systems (BMS / BAS)
Centralized Plant Automation & Optimization
Turnkey direct digital control (DDC) building automation systems integrating chiller plants, air handlers, pump sets, and energy sub-meters into an intuitive graphical dashboard.
Key Deliverables & Equipment Handled:
- Open-protocol BACnet/IP, Modbus-RTU, and LonWorks DDC field controllers
- Precision temperature, humidity, CO2, static pressure, and water flow sensors
- Variable speed drive (VFD) sequencing and chiller plant optimization algorithms
- Automated energy reporting, utility sub-metering, and Al Sa'fat compliance analytics
- Custom 3D HTML5 graphical user interfaces (GUI) accessible via browser and mobile
- Automated fault detection, alarm escalation via SMS/email, and predictive maintenance logs
Structured Cabling & Telecommunication Infrastructure
Enterprise Data Networks & Fiber Backbones
High-performance structured cabling networks engineered to TIA/EIA 568-D standards and coordinated with local service providers (Etisalat and du).
Key Deliverables & Equipment Handled:
- Category 6A F/UTP and S/FTP shielded copper horizontal cabling for 10Gbps performance
- OM4 multi-mode and OS2 single-mode fiber optic backbone risers
- Server rack enclosures, cable management, high-density modular patch panels
- Enterprise indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi access point (AP) layout and heat-mapping
- Etisalat and du main telecom room (MDF) containment, fiber trays, and NOC coordination
- Fluke DSX-8000 calibrated channel testing with 25-year manufacturer system warranties
SIRA-Approved IP Video Surveillance (CCTV)
Security Regulatory Compliant Video Infrastructure
Complete security surveillance systems designed, installed, and certified in accordance with Dubai Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) mandates.
Key Deliverables & Equipment Handled:
- High-definition IP dome, bullet, and 360-degree panoramic fisheye cameras
- Long-range Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras with infrared night vision up to 200m
- SIRA-compliant Network Video Recorders (NVR) with minimum 31-day RAID-6 storage
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems for parking barriers
- AI video analytics: perimeter intrusion, line-crossing, object abandonment, and heat mapping
- Dedicated security control room console desks, video walls, and UPS backup power
Access Control, Intercom & Intrusion Detection
Physical Security & Identity Management
Scalable electronic access control systems combining biometric touchless readers, optical turnstiles, and IP video intercoms.
Key Deliverables & Equipment Handled:
- Touchless facial recognition, mobile Bluetooth credentials, and RFID smart card readers
- Electromagnetic locks, heavy-duty shear locks, and panic exit hardware integration
- Motorized optical flap barrier speed gates and full-height security turnstiles
- Multi-tenant IP video intercom systems with smartphone app forwarding
- Underground magnetic vehicle loop detectors and high-speed boom barrier gates
- Civil Defence emergency break-glass door release override integration
Public Address (PA/VA), Background Music & SMATV
Acoustic Evacuation & Entertainment Systems
High-intelligibility public address and voice alarm (PA/VA) systems conforming to EN 54-16 standards, paired with digital SMATV/IPTV distribution.
Key Deliverables & Equipment Handled:
- EN 54-16 certified digital voice alarm controllers and multi-channel Class-D amplifiers
- Ceiling, wall-mount, and weatherproof horn loudspeakers for multi-zone paging
- Background music (BGM) matrix controllers with ambient noise sensing microphones
- Digital SMATV (Satellite Master Antenna TV) and RF/IP distribution networks
- Corporate conference room audio-visual systems, motorized screens, and video conferencing
- Emergency fire alarm mute override interfacing during building evacuation
Statutory Authorities
Dubai Authority Approvals & Compliance Matrix
We manage the entire approvals roadmap from initial design submittals through site inspections to final completion NOCs.
SIRA CCTV & Security Standards
Security drawing review, camera coverage verification, 31-day storage audit, and SIRA NOC certificate.
- SIRA layout drawings
- Storage calculation sheets
- SIRA Inspection Certificate
Telecom Building Infrastructure Guidelines
Main Telecom Room (MDF) inspection, vertical cable riser approval, and external service lead-in.
- Telecom room civil-MEP layouts
- Lead-in conduit approval NOC
Al Sa'fat Smart Automation Mandates
Sub-metering connectivity and automated HVAC temperature setback compliance.
- BMS control point schedules
- Sub-metering topology drawings
Sector Applications
Tailored ELV & BMS Solutions by Facility Type
Engineering requirements differ fundamentally across sectors. Here is how our packages adapt to specific operational demands.
Smart Commercial Headquarters
Mobile smartphone badge access, conference room booking, and AI-driven energy optimization.
- Touchless facial recognition
- BACnet lighting and AC integration
- High-speed Wi-Fi 7
Luxury Hospitality & Resorts
Intuitive bedside touch panels controlling motorized curtains, DALI scenes, and room climate.
- Keyless RFID door locks
- Multi-zone background music
- High-bandwidth IPTV
High-Rise Residential Towers
Smart video door stations calling tenant smartphones, license plate barrier entry, and full CCTV.
- SIRA certified 31-day NVRs
- ANPR parking gates
- Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH)
Retail Malls & Hypermarkets
Heat-mapping cameras, automated public address announcements, and centralized tenant sub-metering.
- AI customer density tracking
- Multi-zone background audio
- Sub-metering billing software
Project Delivery Cycle
Our 5-Stage Engineering & Commissioning Workflow
A structured, transparent delivery methodology ensuring code compliance, zero clashes, and on-schedule handover.
System Architecture & SIRA Submissions
Designing the unified IP network architecture, calculating CCTV bandwidth/storage, and submitting plans to SIRA.
Containment & Structured Cabling
Installing dedicated ELV wire baskets, pulling Cat6A and fiber cables, and terminating patch panels.
Field Device Termination & Rack Mounting
Mounting IP cameras, access readers, BMS sensors, and dressing 42U equipment racks in the server room.
Software Configuration & Fluke Certification
Fluke testing all copper/fiber drops; configuring BMS graphics, NVR storage arrays, and access control permissions.
Point-to-Point Loop Testing & SIRA Inspection
Verifying all BMS I/O points, coordinating SIRA site inspection for the security certificate, and training facility engineers.
Technical Standards
Engineering Criteria & Material Specifications
Direct reference of our core material standards, test thresholds, and international design codes.
| Parameter / Discipline Area | Applicable Code / Standard | Technical Notes & Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Cabling Standard | ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (Cat 6A) | 500MHz bandwidth, 10Gbps transmission up to 100m channel length |
| Fiber Optic Specification | ISO/IEC 11801 (OM4 / OS2) | Laser-optimized 50/125μm OM4 multi-mode and 9/125μm OS2 single-mode |
| CCTV Storage Requirement | SIRA Security Regulations | Continuous 31-day video retention at minimum 1080p / 25fps with RAID-6 redundancy |
| BMS Communication Protocol | ANSI/ASHRAE 135 (BACnet) | Native BACnet/IP at management level; BACnet MS/TP or Modbus at field level |
| PA/VA Evacuation Standard | EN 54-16 / BS 5839-8 | Monitored speaker line circuits with automatic backup amplifier changeover |
Proven Track Record
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Marina Vista Twin Towers
Two towers over a shared podium, delivered on a 22-month programme including a shared chilled water plant room and integrated BMS head end.
DIFC Grade-A Office Floors
Six occupied office floors re-serviced with VAV zoning, a resilient UPS-backed data room and full smart-building metering.
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Frequently Asked Questions on ELV & BMS
Key insights into Dubai authority timelines, engineering sizing, cost drivers, and execution standards.
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Talk to an EngineerSIRA (Security Industry Regulatory Agency) mandates that all commercial properties install certified IP cameras covering all building entry/exit points, elevator lobbies, cash counters, parking areas, and perimeter fences. Cameras must record at minimum 1080p resolution at 25 fps, and video footage must be stored locally on RAID-configured NVRs for a minimum of 31 continuous days. A formal site inspection by SIRA engineers is required before issuing the security NOC.
Proprietary BMS platforms lock the building owner into a single vendor for replacement sensors, controllers, and software licenses, leading to inflated lifecycle maintenance costs. Open-protocol architectures (BACnet/IP and Modbus) allow controllers, chillers, VFDs, and sensors from different manufacturers to communicate freely on a single network, giving facility managers total freedom for future expansions.
We test every copper and fiber link using calibrated Fluke DSX-8000 cable analyzers, verifying parameters such as Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT), Return Loss, Insertion Loss, and Propagation Delay. This guarantees 10Gbps throughput without packet loss and qualifies the installation for a 25-year manufacturer system performance warranty.
Yes. Our BMS solutions feature high-level Modbus and BACnet gateway interfaces that integrate directly with chiller control cards (York, Trane, Carrier, Daikin) and district cooling BTU meters (Empower, Tabreed). This enables real-time monitoring of evaporator temperatures, compressor currents, flow rates, and dynamic delta-T optimization.
In compliance with the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, all electromagnetic locks and access-controlled doors along escape routes are interfaced with the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) through fail-safe relays. Upon a fire alarm trigger, the power supply to the mag-locks is instantly cut, releasing all doors for unobstructed occupant evacuation.
Turnkey MEP Capability
Explore Other MEP Engineering Disciplines
We deliver single disciplines or unified turnkey packages with zero interface disputes.
HVAC & Air Conditioning
Chilled water and DX systems from plant room to diffuser, including district cooling interfaces, ventilation and full testing, adjusting and balancing.
Electrical Systems
LV distribution from the DEWA point of supply to the final socket, delivered by a DEWA-registered contracting team.
Plumbing Systems
Potable water, hot water networks, water filtration and booster pump rooms, pressure tested and handed over with full record drawings.
Fire Protection & Life Safety
Sprinkler, suppression, detection and smoke management packages taken through Dubai Civil Defence review, inspection and final NOC.
Energy & Retrofit
Retrofit of existing assets to cut consumption, with measurement and verification so the saving is evidenced rather than claimed.
Design & Build / BIM
In-house design and detailing, so the model is coordinated and the authority submissions are made before anyone starts installing.
Operations & Maintenance
Planned preventive maintenance and annual contracts that keep handed-over plant running and statutory inspections current.
Solar PV & Renewable Energy
Turnkey commercial rooftop solar PV installations, solar thermal water heating arrays, and integrated battery energy storage (BESS) compliant with DEWA Shams Dubai.
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