MEP stands for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering. These three technical areas include systems that make buildings comfortable for people to live in or work in. Properly designed fire and non-fire engineering systems ensure building safety, long-term operation and optimization of installations, which in turn reduces costs.
MEP engineering used to be more of a design piece, a kind of guide than a system that intelligently planned mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering work. The drawings were initially created by hand and mistakes were inevitable. In the middle of the 20th century, CAD technology was introduced, which revolutionized the industry. Already with the software, engineers could design, edit, and intelligently plan electronically, in minimal time and with fewer errors.

Along with the development of technology, safety challenges and human requirements have increased, thus the functions and perspectives of MEP engineering have transformed over time. The program increased the accuracy and efficiency of MEP engineering, enabling intelligent planning, data collection and analysis, which was critical to optimizing building performance. While the general principle remains the same, MEP engineering has responded, is responding, and will respond to various challenges in the past, present, and future.

MEP engineering as a process

MEP engineering begins with the preparation of a design document that includes not only drawings and the standards to which the project must conform, but also budgets, estimates, and other important details. At first, the client gives you a technical assignment, which consists of a complete package of architectural drawings: plan, cuts, facades, material specifications and 41st expertise, which consists of technological drawings, lighting and interior design.

MEP Engineering – How to manage your budget wisely

MEP installations represent more than 30% of construction costs. However, there is a way to reduce the cost without affecting the quality of performance. With a judiciously selected design, it is possible to reduce costs and improve some aspects of the project at the same time. Moreover, energy and water consumption is largely determined by MEP design, with proper planning, thousands of GEL can be saved from utility bills every year.

Well-chosen technology can facilitate coordination between parties. An MEP installation has many components, effectively deploying all of these systems is difficult. However, when the design is converted to 3D, the layout of MEP systems can be more easily optimized.

Boilers, chillers and other types of large HVAC equipment are the most expensive MEP components in the construction process. However, when a building has an effective thermal envelope, it more effectively retains heat inside in the winter while blocking outside heat in the summer. At such times, the building can maintain a comfortable temperature with less heating and cooling. As a result, HVAC equipment can be smaller in size, reducing costs.
So, the wrongly selected responsible person in MEP design can make the project more expensive and delay the timely handover, that’s why we should be very careful in selecting the contractor company.