Warehouse
fabrication
& erection.
Hot-rolled MS columns and beams, purlins, sandwich panels, decking and roof sheeting engineered for the loads the consultant signs off, with authority submittals (DM, Trakhees, DCD), MPI weld inspection where required and pull test reports. Fabricated and erected by our own crew across JAFZA, Jebel Ali, RKM and the rest of Dubai's industrial zones.
W.01 Scope
From a single shed to a multi-bay shell.
Hot-rolled UB/UC columns and beams, purlins, sandwich panels, roof sheeting. Sliding gates, access stairs, railings, sheds, ventilation. Engineered for the loads the consultant signs off, welded to American Welding Society (AWS) standards, erected by our own crew on site.
- Hot-rolled MS structural frames
- Sandwich panels & roof / wall sheeting
- Access stairs, railings, sliding gates
- DM / Trakhees / DCD submittals
- MPI weld inspection on flagged connections
W.02 Erection
Off the truck, onto the slab.
No handoff at the workshop gate. The crew that fabricates the frame transports it, lifts it, plumbs it, bolts it, and signs the as-built. One contract, one number to call, one team accountable from drawing to handover.
- Mobile cranes, scaffolding, lifting gear
- Setting out & pad surveys
- Bolt-up to torque, alignment checks
- As-built drawings on completion
W.03 Selected
Warehouse projects.
Warehouse Fabrication & Erection FAQs (Dubai & UAE)
Finesse designs and builds pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) and conventional structural steel warehouses for industrial, logistics, cold storage, and commercial use across Dubai and the UAE. We deliver fully-permitted projects through Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence, backed by our ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 management systems.
Do you fabricate pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB)?
Yes. We design, fabricate, and erect pre-engineered steel warehouses with clear spans typically from 15 m up to 60 m, with eave heights of 6 m to 14 m to suit racking and crane requirements. Common applications include storage warehouses, logistics hubs, light industrial workshops, vehicle workshops, cold stores, and agricultural buildings.
What design standards apply to warehouse fabrication in Dubai?
Warehouses in Dubai are designed under the Dubai Building Code 2021, Part F (Structure), which adopts the latest editions of international codes:
- AISC 360, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
- Eurocode 3 (BS EN 1993), Design of Steel Structures
- ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
- Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) Manual for PEB systems
Wind loads use ASCE 7 values for the UAE region, and seismic loads follow the Dubai Municipality seismic zoning. Minimum live load for car-park floors is 3 kN/m² and for mezzanines is 5 kN/m² under the Building Bylaw.
Reference: Dubai Municipality, Dubai Building Code
Do I need DM and Civil Defence approval to build a warehouse?
Yes. Every new warehouse build, extension, or major modification requires a Dubai Municipality building permit (or a Trakhees permit if in a free-zone jurisdiction like JAFZA) and Civil Defence (DCD) approval for fire and life safety compliance, including means of escape, fire detection, fire suppression, fire-rated structural protection, and compliant cladding and roofing systems.
What we do: as a DM approved contractor for steel structure construction, we manage the full permit cycle, including drawings, structural calculations, third-party reviews, and the completion certificate. DCD coordination is handled through our licensed fire consultant partner.
Is third-party structural review required?
For large span warehouses, multi story industrial buildings, and buildings with cranes or heavy live loads, an independent third party structural peer review is normally required by Dubai Municipality. This is standard practice and protects the owner as much as the authority.
How we handle it: we engage approved third-party consultants on your behalf, or work with one you nominate. We coordinate all review comments and revisions to keep your permit timeline on track.
What welding standards and inspections do you use?
Welding work follows the AWS D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code for Steel, with project-specific WPS. Every weld is visually inspected by our experienced QC team during fabrication.
For non destructive testing, we work with accredited third-party testing laboratories in the UAE for:
- Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) on critical welds (column-to-base, primary rafter splices, crane brackets)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) on full-penetration butt welds where required
- Torque tests on high-strength bolted connections
- Pull-out tests on anchor bolts and post-installed anchors
All reports are issued in your name and submitted with the completion package.
How long does it take to fabricate and erect a warehouse?
For a standard PEB warehouse of 2,000 to 5,000 m², typical timelines are:
- Design and approvals: 6 to 10 weeks
- Foundations: 4 to 8 weeks (by main civil contractor if separate)
- Steel fabrication: 6 to 12 weeks, running in parallel with civil works
- Erection of primary and secondary steel: 3 to 6 weeks
- Cladding, roofing, doors, finishes: 4 to 8 weeks
Total from contract signing to DM completion is typically 6 to 9 months, depending on size, jurisdiction, and scope.
What documents do I receive on completion?
- Stamped structural drawings and design calculations
- Independent third-party review report
- As-built drawings
- Mill test certificates for all structural steel
- Welding procedure specifications (WPS) and weld inspection records
- Third party MPI, UT, torque, and pull-out test reports
- Galvanizing and paint system certificates
- Fire-rated coating certificates
- Cladding and roofing fire test certificates
- DM and DCD completion certificates
Why choose Finesse for warehouse fabrication in Dubai?
- End-to-end delivery. Design, permits, fabrication, erection, cladding, handover. One contract, one accountable team.
- DM approved for steel structure construction.
- ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 certified. Quality, environment, and worker safety systems audited and maintained.
- In-house fabrication. Our CNC cutting, bending, and welding lines mean tighter timelines and no subcontractor bottlenecks.
- Code-compliant welding. All welding follows the AWS D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code, inspected by our experienced QC team.
- Third-party verified. Accredited UAE labs for MPI, UT, torque, and pull-out testing.
- Permit and certificate ready. Complete documentation pack delivered at handover.