MEP

Architectural and Civil construction give shape, structure and aesthetics to a building but MEP or Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing bring facilities for life providing services. Hence MEP, now known as "Building Services and Facilities".

In MEP, major works are to be handled by Mechanical people because of HVAC or air conditioning system and that has piping work for cold and hot water, fabrication works for ducts, dampers and controllers, thermal/cold insulation works, and erection of machines like chiller unit, air handling units, grills, diffusers etc. Other important Mechanical works are Drinking water, Drainage and Sewerage systems. Other Mechanical works are Firefighting works that included piping, sprinklers, and Pumps.

Various types of mechanical systems are used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. However, three types of account for most of the mechanical design work in multifamily and commercial constructions:

• Space heating.
• Air conditioning.
• Mechanical ventilation.

Electric works mainly included Electrical Power and Lighting but others like Transformer substations, Emergency power, UPS/Central battery, Voice/Data communication, TV, Security systems like CCTV surveillance system, Access control System, Public address system, Building management system (BMS), Fire alarm system, aircraft warning lights, Traffic Barrier, Surge Protection system, and Lightning protection system.

Electric works mainly included Electrical Power and Lighting but others like Transformer substations, Emergency power, UPS / Central battery, Voice / Data communication, TV, Security systems like CCTV surveillance system, Access control System, Public address system, Building management system (BMS), Fire alarm system, aircraft warning lights, Traffic Barrier, Surge Protection system, and Lightning protection system.

Electrical systems might include:

• Power supply and distribution.
• Information and telecommunications systems.
• Control systems.
• Security and access.
• Detection and alarm systems.
• Interior and exterior lighting.

Clearly, there is a great deal of overlap between mechanical and electrical systems, with many systems including both mechanical and electrical components, hence the term M&E (mechanical and electrical).

A certified testing for automotive engines that clarifies the electrical, as well as plumbing setups, should be integrated into the building. A Hi-Tec and competent plumbing system design is required for the prevention of the issues of this aspect of building services planning with other aspects like electrical and mechanical.

A standard residential plumbing system consist of water supply pumps and pipes, sewerage pipes, gas pipes, also rainwater harvesting pipes. The perfect and no lacking plumbing system installation is a major factor for the welfare and healthy living of the residents. A bad plumbing installation will lead to severe health issues from growing fungi and bacteria in the leaking section causing an annoying foul smell. As a result, the fear regarding the longevity and survival span of a building along with uncertain health problems can severely arise as the time flies, the condition becomes more terrible and incurable.

Plumbing systems might be used for:

• Heating and cooling.
• Waste.
• Potable cold and hot water supply.
• Water recovery and treatment systems.
• Rainwater, surface and subsurface water drainage.
• Fuel gas

Using building information modeling (BIM), MEP engineers are able to access critical design data while contributing to a building process that can be more efficient, result in fewer problems on-site, and produce the optimum system design.