Friday, June 9, 2017

Important Information On MEP Coordination Drawings

By Jeffrey Stevens


Coordination drawings also known as a composite in some instances is crucial to the successful construction of a building be it commercial or institutional. Coordination basically entails avoidance of physical conflict in the preparation of the equipment in a building and the procedures of duct, piping and other systems in buildings. This risk is prominent in buildings projects that have many mechanical, electrical and plumbing needs. It is, therefore, important to include MEP coordination drawings in a site.

Essentially, MEP stands for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing. Hence, these designs are utilized in order to decrease problems among different trades. For instance, in the case where there are subcontractors negotiating with one another. The competent drawings operate as a major planning instrument that will allow for smooth installation of each material.

These drawings are often made after every routine and elevation has been established. For example, an HVAC system, electrical, plumbing, as well as fire protection, piping together with other systems, and are laid out all as one. After completion and meeting approval, subcontractors can then design their detailed drawings based on the specific area they deal with.

If you recruit a productive company for this process, you will have saved a lot of time used in construction. Saving a lot of money translates to making more profits. This is important because numerous construction sites usually make more losses as compared to profits. Nevertheless, the quality of the designs are different and vary from one coordination company to the other. If you hire non-professionals in order to save money, you will experience more challenges as the process continues. As a result the project lags and this leads to more confusion.

In order for a firm to be efficient, it is critical for them to be aware of the knowledge that entails the MEP coordination tool. For one there is the design knowledge. This is applied to ensure that the project meets the set codes and standards. The design engineers and detailers are consulted on this. It involves routing property, function, location, and configuration.

At the same time, there is construction knowledge in this tools that helps to guarantee efficient field operations, as well as building feasibility. This tools have knowledge on the access requirement, construction method, safety, and configuration. At this point, engineers and the foremen usually provide the knowledge.

On the other hand, the main areas that are included in MEP process are normally the most crucial systems of a building. One of such system is the HVAC system that includes heat generation, cooling systems, air handling, as well as the automatic monitoring system. This helps to ensure air is always conditioned. Another area is fire protection system that help to ensure the building is fire resistant, and fast on fire warning.

Other areas are the electrical system which entails supply, distribution, and lighting. There is also the plumbing system which focuses on pressure driven systems, pumped waste among others. The final areas are the process piping system and telephone or datacom. There is, therefore, need for MEP coordination in buildings to avoid further damages or extra costs.




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