Long before shopping malls came into being, I remember browsing different markets for different needs. Our requirements were diverse, but not always the market. The shopping experience was time-consuming and exhaustive. Then came malls, and brought a change to a problem we thought could never have a solution. Suddenly, everything we needed was available under one roof. The one-stop solution became a smarter, faster, and more efficient way to shop.
Today, that same concept extends far beyond retail to industries that require precision, efficiency, and reliability. In the world of manufacturing and life sciences, turnkey solutions have become the “one-stop” answer to complex project needs.
For companies seeking reliability, speed, and compliance, turnkey cleanroom solutions offer a complete, end-to-end approach integrating design, engineering, and execution into one seamless process.
At Fabtech Cleanrooms, we design and deliver cleanrooms for the diverse needs of pharma, semiconductor, data centres, renewable energy, such as solar and more. With a turnkey approach, we believe in offering the same comfort to the clients as the advent of malls did back then.
Fabtech cleanrooms’ turnkey solutions are intact, perfectly connected, with no loose ends.
Key Offerings of FTL Turnkey
At Fabtech, we specialise in delivering fully compliant, ready-to-operate cleanroom facilities that answer the most demanding international standards. Our turnkey approach is built on three core pillars of controlled environment engineering: cleanroom layout and architecture, HVAC systems, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) integration.
1. Cleanroom Layout: Designed for Efficiency and Compliance
The foundation of an efficient cleanroom lies in its layout design. Thoughtful design ensures smooth movement of materials, personnel, and equipment—enhancing productivity while preventing contamination.
Unidirectional Flow
A well-engineered layout follows a linear or unidirectional flow. From raw material entry to final product exit, this flow ensures that clean and unclean zones never overlap. Personnel, material, and waste follow separate, clearly defined paths, and so do processing, packaging, and support areas. With this flow design, all zones effectively prevent cross-contamination and align with GMP and ISO 14644 standards.
Zoning and Pressure Cascades
Every cleanroom is divided into classified zones (ISO Class 5 to 8 or Grade A to D) and maintained through pressure differentials. Positive pressure in cleaner zones prevents contaminated air from infiltrating critical areas, while controlled gradients allow for safe personnel movement and material transfer.
Space Optimization
Fabtech cleanroom layouts maximise utility while minimising operational complexity. Modular wall systems, integrated airlocks, and ergonomically placed pass boxes help in streamlining operations, reducing unnecessary movement, and ensuring compliance without compromising productivity.
Safety and Accessibility
From smooth, seamless wall finishes to prevent microbial growth to rounded corners andcoving for easy cleaning, safety is embedded into every design detail. Equipment placement and access points are strategically planned with due consideration to routine maintenance and uninterrupted production. This way, a cleanroom layout ensures quality, safety, and regulatory compliance from the very start.
2. HVAC Systems: The Heart of Environmental Control
The HVAC system is the heart of a cleanroom for its critical role in maintaining temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and pressure differentials to achieve controlled, contamination-free environments.
Precision Air Filtration
Fabtech’s cleanroom HVAC systems use HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) or ULPA (Ultra-Low Penetration Air) filters to achieve particle-free environments as low as ISO Class 5. These filters can capture contaminants as small as 0.12 microns and ensure that air entering the cleanroom meets strict purity standards.
Airflow and Circulation
Our HVAC systems are designed with laminar or turbulent airflow patterns, depending on the process needs. Laminar flow is often used in aseptic zones for a smooth, vertical air stream from ceiling to floor, as it pushes contaminants away from critical work surfaces. Turbulent flow is used in less critical areas, providing efficient air mixing while maintaining required cleanliness levels.
Pressure and Temperature Control
Automated systems maintain optimal conditions through advanced Building Management Systems (BMS) or SCADA platforms for real-time monitoring and data logging.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Modern cleanroom operations demand not just precision, but sustainability. Fabtech’s HVAC designs emphasise energy-efficient air handling units, heat recovery systems, and variable frequency drives (VFDs) to reduce energy consumption.
Fabtech’s intelligent airflow modulation adjusts air change rates based on occupancy and process needs, delivering long-term cost savings without compromising performance.
Validation and Compliance
Each HVAC system undergoes Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), ensuring compliance with ISO 14644, EU GMP, US FDA, and WHO guidelines. This validation guarantees that environmental parameters remain stable across every phase of operation.
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3. MEP Systems: Engineering Integration for Operational Excellence
While HVAC and cleanroom architecture define the controlled environment, it’s the MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) that ensure the facility functions seamlessly as one integrated unit.
At Fabtech, MEP design is engineered in parallel with process and cleanroom layouts for total synchronisation.
Mechanical Systems
Our mechanical design covers process and utility piping networks, including compressed air, purified water, clean steam, and process gases. Each system is designed for GMP compliance, using high-grade materials such as SS316L and electropolished piping for hygienic applications. Utility systems are routed through service corridors or technical spaces to enable easy maintenance and expansion without disrupting operations.
Electrical Systems
Reliable, compliant, and automation-ready—our electrical networks feature dedicated circuits for HVAC and process equipment, emergency backups, and explosion-proof fixtures, following IEC, IS, and NFPA standards.
Plumbing and Drainage
Plumbing systems in cleanrooms are engineered for hygienic flow, corrosion resistance, and ease of sterilisation. Effluent management systems handle waste safely, preventing contamination of clean zones. Specialised drains, air gaps, and traps are integrated into the design to ensure smooth cleaning and maintenance operations.
Fire Protection and Safety Systems
Safety is non-negotiable. MEP design includes fire detection, suppression, and alarm systems tailored to cleanroom environments. Smoke detectors, gas leak sensors, and sprinkler systems are designed in compliance with NFPA and local regulatory codes.
Automation and Integration
Our MEP systems are designed for digital integration with cleanroom HVAC and BMS platforms. This connectivity enables centralised monitoring of parameters like power usage, temperature, humidity, and pressure, delivering operational transparency and control.
Fabtech’s Turnkey Advantage
Fabtech’s turnkey methodology brings design, engineering, procurement, installation, and validation under one roof. The approach ensures single-point accountability, shorter project timelines, and consistent quality across all systems.
From concept to commissioning, we ensure:
- Optimised layouts for efficiency and compliance
- Validated HVAC performance for stable environmental control
- Integrated MEP systems for seamless operations
- Regulatory-ready documentation for global markets
Our project management approach ensures optimal coordination that minimises delays and optimises capital investment. Whether it’s a new greenfield facility or a retrofit project, Fabtech delivers cleanrooms that are future-ready.
Building the Future of Controlled Environments
As industries evolve, the demand for precision-controlled environments continues to rise. The future of cleanroom design is shifting toward modularity, digital integration, and sustainability.
Fabtech stands at the forefront of this transformation as it combines engineering excellence with process understanding. Our turnkey cleanrooms empower pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and high-tech companies to manufacture safely, efficiently, and Compliantly. Fabtech cleanrooms are engineering environments where innovation thrives. Let’s connect.