Integrated MEP Schematics
Services Offered in Integrated MEP Schematics
1. System Coordination and Conflict Resolution
- Service: We coordinate the spatial requirements of all major utility systems (ductwork, piping runs, electrical conduits, and lighting fixtures) using CAD or BIM software.
- Value: This process identifies and resolves potential clashes (where a pipe runs into a beam or a duct interferes with lighting) digitally before they cause costly delays and rework on the job site.
2. Detailed Drafting and Documentation
- Service: We create clear, professional, and cross-referenced construction drawings that detail the location, size, and connectivity of all MEP components. This includes:
- HVAC Diagrams: Duct sizing, fan locations, and terminal unit placement.
- Piping Schematics: Layouts for chilled water, hot water, and plumbing risers.
- Electrical Plans: Main feeder routes, panel locations, and one-line diagrams (if scope permits).
- Value: Provides contractors with an unambiguous roadmap for installation, minimizing installation errors and speeding up construction timelines.
3. Interdisciplinary Compliance Checks
- Service: We ensure the final schematic package complies not only with specific energy codes (like ASHRAE 90.1) but also with general building codes (e.g., clearance requirements, firestopping methods) that affect the interaction between systems.
- Value: The coordinated schematics provide the final engineering proof needed for building officials and third-party reviewers to grant permits and occupancy approval.
4. Integration with Energy Model Outputs
- Service: We ensure the final schematic sizes and specifications (e.g., pump head, fan static pressure, pipe diameters) align precisely with the requirements derived from the ASHRAE Calibrated Simulation outputs.
- Value: This closes the loop between analysis and construction, guaranteeing that the installed system will perform exactly as predicted by the energy model, thus securing the promised Guaranteed Rebate Approvals.