ControlMax was honoured as the best company in the smart home field during the Saudi Build Exhibition 2025, and it also took part as experienced speakers at the Future of Saudi Construction Conference. The recognition reflects a wider shift in the sector: smart systems are increasingly treated as part of a building’s design, not an add-on after finishing.
What happened at the Saudi Build Exhibition 2025
During the Saudi Build Exhibition 2025, ControlMax was honoured as the best company in the smart home field. It is one of four marks of recognition presented on the ControlMax website.
Taking part in the Future of Saudi Construction Conference
ControlMax took part in the Future of Saudi Construction Conference as experienced speakers.
What this recognition reflects in Saudi construction
Construction projects in the Kingdom increasingly include networks, cameras, control systems and smart lighting in the original design. Smart homes and smart buildings are therefore no longer treated as an extra, but as part of the building’s drawings, shared by the designer, the contractor and the systems supplier. Recognition at a construction-focused exhibition reflects that closer link between technology and building work.
ControlMax’s view: integrate systems early
ControlMax believes finishing and technology should be planned together. Wiring, sensors, lighting control, the network and security systems are prepared inside the finish before it is closed, under one team and one contract. The owner then avoids opening walls or ceilings after they are done. To see this approach applied to finishing work, visit the fit-out division.
What gets settled early in a project
| Project stage | What is settled | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Design | The systems required and their general locations | They appear in the drawings with electrical and cooling |
| Execution drawings | Cable and conduit routes, sensor and lighting positions | They are coordinated with other trades before work starts |
| Before walls and ceilings close | Running the cabling and preparing the network | Access is harder once surfaces are closed |
| Handover | Final check that the systems work | To confirm the building is ready for use |
What this means for villa owners and developers
- Ask about smart systems at design stage, not after finishing.
- Ask for smart provisions to appear in the drawings alongside the electrical plans.
- Choose a team that coordinates technology with finishing to reduce clashes between trades.
To discuss a project, contact the fit-out division or call the unified number 920017618.
Frequently asked questions
What was ControlMax honoured for at Saudi Build 2025?
ControlMax was honoured as the best company in the smart home field during the Saudi Build Exhibition 2025.
What was ControlMax’s role at the Future of Saudi Construction Conference?
ControlMax took part as experienced speakers.
Why plan smart-home systems before finishing starts?
Cables, conduits, sensors and lighting provisions run behind walls and ceilings before they are closed. Planning them early avoids opening finished surfaces later and lets electrical, network and finishing work be coordinated.
Can smart systems be added after construction ends?
In many cases yes, but options narrow and extra work on walls and ceilings may be needed, or wireless solutions used instead. Early planning gives more freedom in choosing systems and device locations.
How do I start planning a smart home in a project still in design?
List the systems you want, such as control, lighting, security and networks, then ask for them to appear in the execution drawings alongside the electrical plans. You can call ControlMax on 920017618 to discuss your project.
About ControlMax ControlMax is a Saudi company based in Riyadh, working in smart homes and smart buildings, security, networks, IP telephony and IT solutions, with an interior fit-out division. Unified number: 920017618 · WhatsApp: +966 59 611 4050 · Email: Info@controlmax.sa · Address: Building 6604, Tabuk St, Al Izdihar, Riyadh 12485. Learn more on the ControlMax website.
