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Impact of MEP often overlooked

by Matt Warnock on Oct 19, 2009

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MEP should be introduced as early in the process as possible.

A leading MEP specialist has called for developers and designers to integrate MEP earlier in the process, claiming that mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure can play a more significant role than most developers realise.

“Although not overlooked, many projects would benefit from involving MEP contractors earlier in the process,” explained Drake & Scull International (DSI) GM and director of MEP Charles Lever.

“Not only can we help with the cost balance during design, but there is also a huge environmental impact, as well as the influence that MEP has over long-term costs and maintenance.”

However, lever claimed that MEP went even further than this and was an especially important consideration for buildings with specialist purposes, with good MEP relating to the occupants.

“Think in terms of light, temperature…in hospitals, MEP quality has actually been proven to aid the healing process; in offices, on the other hand, it can create a more efficient workforce.”

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MEP is the dynamic part of a building and have a major role in day to day activities mainly comfort and convenience.Henc

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Jose P. mani (Nov 8, 2009)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

MEP design
MEP is the dynamic part of a building and have a major role in day to day activities mainly comfort and convenience.Hence builders must give considerable space for MEP installations.This is not happening in due to the previlage of appearance/beauty first.

M .Anwar (Oct 25, 2009)
Sharajh
United Arab Emirates

MEP is Always overlooked ...
Show me one building where MEP is given any respect at all. I can show Ten where MEP is considered as step child. From Giving Door where one has to kneel down for entering the Plant Room to Keeping all Air handlers on roof , & providing a Metal Monkey Ladder for access. ( for those who dont work out side, the average metal Temperature is always much more than ambient Temp. so most of the year you be carefull before touching that Ladder) To top it all giving just bare minimum space in corridors to run all MEP services & refuse to give Access panels for service/ maintenance !!

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