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All questions →What Is MEP Engineering?
MEP engineering is the coordinated design of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that make a building usable, safe, and efficient.
What Does an MEP Engineer Do?
An MEP engineer designs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, coordinates them with architecture and structure, and supports the project through permitting and construction.
What Is a Chilled Water System?
A chilled water system uses a chiller to cool water that is pumped to air-handling units and other coils, then returned to the plant to be cooled again.
When Do You Need an MEP Engineer?
Hire an MEP engineer when a project changes HVAC, power, plumbing, life-safety systems, occupancy, or when a building department requires sealed drawings.
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