In the construction world, MEP stands for “mechanical, electrical and plumbing. MEP engineering is the science and art of planning, designing and managing the MEP systems of a building. An MEP design company specializes in those skills. Also known as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering consulting firms, they are important across all stages of the construction process. They assist with decision making, cost estimation, construction administration, documentation, building management, and building maintenance. MEP systems are a building’s central nervous system. MEP systems are responsible for the “creature comfort” features of a structure. They make a building livable and pleasant, no matter if it is a single-story home or a 50-story skyscraper.
The mechanical design elements of a building, most especially the heating and cooling systems, help make life inside more comfortable. These systems allow us to occupy buildings in hot and cold temperatures, under all weather conditions.
The electrical system in a building keeps the lights on, keeps our devices powered , and keeps the other systems running. Architectural lighting design and plans are a crucial component of the electrical engineering process.
Where would we be without plumbing? Water is what sustains us. Plumbing systems provide fresh water for drinking, cleansing and more. And they take storm and sanitary wastewater away, safely.
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems
Central Plant Design
Exhaust Systems
Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems
Chilled Water Systems
Heating Water Systems
Comprehensive Electrical System Design
Onsite Power Generation Requirements and Distribution
Critical Power Systems
Integration of IT and AV Into Overall Building Design
Device Coordination and Arc Fault Services
Lightning Protection Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Domestic Cold and Hot Water Systems
Domestic Waste and Vent Systems
Storm Water Systems
Performance Specification of Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Water Conservation Systems
Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Chilled Beam Systems
Displacement Ventilation
Dedicated Outside Air Systems
Underfloor Air Distribution Systems
Thermal Storage Systems
Energy Recovery
Free Cooling Systems
Utility Monitoring
Architectural Lighting Plan Design
Life Cycle Cost Benefit & ROI analysis
Dark Sky Compliance and Ordinance Coordination
Illuminance Calculations
Color Temperature Analysis
On-site Lighting Mock-Ups
On-site Aiming and Adjustments
Custom Lighting Design
International Design and Lighting Specifications
Lighting Control Design
Renderings and Other Lighting Visualization Techniques
Voice, Data and Video Integration
Security and Alarm Systems Integration
Audio/Visual System Design
Design Stage Reviews
Functional Testing
Owner Training
System Documentation
Sustainability Designs That Are Cost Effective For All Systems
Alternative Energy
Energy Conservation Technologies
Energy Modeling
LEED Consulting