Building Services MEP Design
MEPCO delivers comprehensive Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) building services engineering for commercial corporate headquarters, administrative complexes, governmental buildings, and industrial facilities. Our integrated designs span indoor/outdoor lighting (DIALux), small power distribution, life-safety fire protection (NFPA), plumbing and drainage piping, HVAC climate control (HAP), and light current telecommunications.
Figure 1: Exterior architectural facade and landscaped area lighting design by MEPCO.
Technical Scope & Engineering Capabilities
MEPCO Engineering Projects brings specialized domain knowledge, rigorous modeling standards, and practical site experience to every assignment. Our scope covers:
- Electrical Power & Lighting Design: Interior lighting layouts, DIALux Evo photometric simulations, small power distribution, central battery emergency lighting, and facade illumination.
- Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Systems: Integrated NFPA-compliant fire protection: hydraulic calculations, sprinkler network layouts, clean agent gas suppression (FM-200 / Novec), and addressable fire alarm detection.
- Plumbing, Piping & Sanitation: Potable water supply networks, booster pump sizing, hot water systems, gravity drainage, sewage piping, and stormwater collection.
- HVAC Climate Systems: Cooling load calculations using Carrier HAP, chilled water piping, Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, ductwork design, air distribution, and smoke management.
- Light Current & Telecommunications: Structured cabling (Cat6A/Fiber), IP CCTV surveillance, access control, public address (PA/VA), and building automation systems (BMS).
- BIM Coordination & Clash Detection: Fully coordinated 3D Revit models resolving clashes between electrical containment, HVAC ducts, and plumbing piping.
Software Platforms & Computational Tools
MEP Software: Autodesk Revit MEP, Navisworks Manage, AutoCAD, DIALux Evo, Carrier HAP (Hourly Analysis Program), Elite Fire Hydraulic Calculation.
Applicable Standards & Grid Codes
Electrical & Lighting: IEC 60364, IESNA, CIBSE Code for Lighting.
Mechanical & Fire: NFPA 13, 14, 20, 72, 2001, ASHRAE Fundamentals & Systems, SMACNA, IPC, UPC.
Methodology & Project Delivery Workflow
Our engineering delivery aligns with MEPCO’s structured 6-stage project execution framework, ensuring quality throughout input verification, design modeling, and client handover:
- Stage 01 — Scope & Criteria Definition: Establish study boundaries, utility tie-in data, single-line diagrams, and client objectives.
- Stage 02 — Data Audit & Modeling Assumptions: Collect, verify, and validate manufacturer datasheets, impedance tolerances, and site operating configurations.
- Stage 03 — Simulation Model Development: Build detailed, validated mathematical digital models in specialized power software.
- Stage 04 — Computational Analysis & Verification: Execute base-case and contingency scenarios, conducting rigorous internal peer reviews.
- Stage 05 — Client Review & Approval: Present study findings, address technical comments, and participate in technical clarification sessions.
- Stage 06 — Final Handover: Deliver formal certified engineering reports, executive summaries, and native simulation model files.
Figure 2: Site circulation and roadway illumination simulation using DIALux Evo photometrics.
Completed Project References (From MEPCO Profile)
Selected project assignments delivered by MEPCO demonstrating our technical execution and regional client trust:
| Project Name | Client / Authority | Location | Tools / Mode | Scope Executed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Building Services MEP Design | Educational & Institutional Clients | Egypt | Revit / BIM | Comprehensive MEP design including electrical power, DIALux illumination, fire alarm, plumbing, and HVAC. |
| Administrative Depot Facilities Design | Armed Forces Engineering Authority | Berenice, Egypt | Turnkey MEP | Complete building services engineering for administrative, storage, and accommodation complexes. |
Key Engineering Deliverables & Outputs:
- Coordinated Multidisciplinary MEP Drawing Sets (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection).
- Photometric Calculation Reports (DIALux Evo) verifying lux levels and uniformity.
- HVAC Thermal Cooling Load Calculation Reports (Carrier HAP).
- Firefighting Hydraulic Calculation Sheets per NFPA standards.
- Complete Bills of Quantities (BOQ), Material Take-Offs (MTO), and Technical Specifications.
Inquire About This Service
Contact MEPCO’s engineering team for technical proposals, study scope definition, or project consultations:
Email: m.khaled@mepco-tds.com | Phone: +20 11 2696 7082 | HQ: 5 Al-Ibrahimia Street, Cairo, Egypt