CHEMICAL FACILITY UPGRADE
Construction Management, Risk Control & Regulatory Compliance
Chemical facility upgrade project in JAFZA involving the transformation of an existing 30,000 sq ft warehouse into a compliant chemical storage and light processing facility.
MUFEEZ was engaged to deliver client-side construction project management, overseeing feasibility, design coordination, cost control, regulatory approvals, and execution strategy.
The project required strict alignment with construction risk management, hazardous material compliance, and authority approvals, ensuring the facility met international safety standards while maintaining cost efficiency and delivery timelines.



Key Challenges
- Conversion of an existing warehouse into a chemical facility with strict compliance requirements
- Complex approval process involving Trakhees, Civil Defence, and DEWA
- Structural limitations of the existing building for new mechanical and containment systems
- Integration of fire safety, ventilation, and hazardous material handling systems
Project Snapshot
- Location: JAFZA, Dubai, UAE
- Project Type: Industrial / Chemical Storage & Processing Facility
- Built-up Area: 30,000 sq ft
- Budget: AED 8–12 Million
- Duration: 14 Months
MUFEEZ ROLE & APPROACH
- Delivered full client-side project management and owner’s representation
- Implemented a construction risk management framework and risk register
- Led consultant and contractor pre-qualification for hazardous facilities
- Coordinated authority approvals with Trakhees, Civil Defence, and DEWA
- Controlled costs through structured procurement and value engineering
- Ensured compliance integration across structural, civil, and MEP systems