Design & preconstruction
MEP Design and Coordination in Denver
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems take up space, need access and drive a large share of a building's cost. Planning them together, early, avoids the most expensive surprises in construction.
Service scope
What's included
Every project and service request starts with a written scope, so you know what is included before work begins.
- Load and capacity review of existing systems
- HVAC, electrical and plumbing design coordination
- Equipment selection and space planning
- Ceiling and shaft coordination with structure
- Energy code and efficiency review
- Commissioning and handover planning
Plan the space around the systems
Equipment rooms, shafts, ceiling heights and roof locations need to be set before finishes are designed. We coordinate those early, so a beautiful ceiling does not have to drop six inches to fit a duct.
Check what the building already has
In renovations, the existing electrical service, gas supply, water pressure and HVAC capacity decide what is possible. We review those first so new loads do not trigger an unplanned service upgrade late in the project.
Hand the field a usable design
Clear routing, equipment schedules and coordinated drawings let installers build without guessing. Sealed engineering, where required, comes from the licensed engineer responsible for each discipline.
Local knowledge
Designing for Denver's climate and altitude
At about 5,280 feet, fuel-burning equipment is rated differently than at sea level, and Denver's cold, dry winters and hot summers shape heating, cooling and humidity choices. Larger Denver buildings also face Energize Denver benchmarking and performance requirements, which affect equipment decisions.
Process
How design work runs
Discovery
We walk the property, learn your goals and gather drawings and records.
Plan and price
We define the scope, test it against a budget and outline the schedule.
Coordinate design
Designers, engineers and builders resolve the details together.
Permit and prepare
Submittals, approvals and ordering long-lead items.
Build and hand over
Construction, inspections and the documents you need afterward.
Questions
Questions and answers
Do I need MEP design for a small remodel?
Often not formal engineering, but the existing systems still need to be checked for capacity. We tell you which applies.
Who provides the engineering?
Licensed mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers provide sealed designs where codes require them.
Can you design around equipment we already own?
Yes. Existing equipment can be evaluated and reused where it has the capacity and remaining life to make sense.
Does MEP coordination include energy efficiency?
Yes. Equipment efficiency, controls and code requirements are reviewed as part of the design.
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