Complex settings have become common in today’s home and office spaces. But if the services of such a complex space are not designed correctly, one might encounter frequent issues. To resolve this issue, construction companies use MEP services consultants. It guarantees an effective design that comes within a fixed cost.
Continue reading this post till the end to understand what MEP is and its benefits.
What Does MEP Mean?
MEP stands for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering. Here, mechanical engineering is responsible for HVAC.
MEP includes the installation of fire suppression, air conditioning, electrical systems, alarms, and other necessary installation.
While architectural and civil construction provides aesthetics and structure, MEP is responsible for providing facilities to building inhabitants.
Mechanical Engineering
These days, buildings use mechanical systems like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in different ways. The main aim of this system is to provide better comfort to residential and commercial spaces.
The HVAC systems keep the humidity and temperature level of space to maintain comfort for inhabitants. In addition, it also makes sure enough fresh air passes in the room.
Mechanical engineering is also optimal for heat distributing systems like hydronic piping, air ducts, or steam piping. Washrooms and pantries need air exhaust systems to throw out smelly air. Air filtration systems are required to ensure outside air coming in does not increase indoor pollution levels.
The difficult part in mechanical engineering is creating an efficient and cost-effective design. That’s because many gadgets included in mechanical engineering require a lot of energy to operate and can increase long term ownership cost of the building.
Electrical Engineering
When the building structure gets complicated, it invites challenges in the electrical design. While power takes less space, it requires more planning.
For better design, you can use MEP design software. This way, you can perfectly design wiring and conduit without complicating anything. Doing this also helps you to minimize mechanical and plumbing system problems.
Lately, energy experts have started using LED lights, which consume 30% to 90% less energy and reduce energy bills. They even take the help of a design software tool to know how many lighting fixtures will be required and where they will go.
Also, it’s important to plan electrical and mechanical designs closely. It will ensure that HVAC equipment is properly installed and electrical circuits are running safely.
Plumbing Engineering
Last comes the plumbing system, which should be designed in a way that it can allow the flow of fluids. The main role of this system is to deal with the structure’s drinking water, tanks, valves, and pipelines.
Besides this, the pumps and sprinklers used in the battle fire are also a part of plumbing design.
Benefits of MEP Design
The benefits of proper MEP design in a building helps in:
- Controlled carbon dioxide emissions
- Utilizes sustainable energy
- Helps in conserving water usage
- Reduces overall energy consumption
- Reduces cost of ownership of the building
Conclusion
The three fields of engineering play an important role in construction design. Whether it’s residential or commercial structures, MEP services are required. It makes sure the building’s electrical, plumbing, and mechanical aspects are working together for better comfort.
For execution of MEP services and for getting quotes for your MEP BoQ’s, please contact Newton.
The 25+ years of design, construction, and interior design experience ranks Newton Services among the top workshops in Delhi NCR.
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