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A clear professional drawing is crucial in a construction project

A clear professional drawing is crucial in a construction project for several reasons 👍 : 1.    Accurate Communication: Clear drawings are a visual communication tool between architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders. They ensure everyone is on the same page regarding the project's design, dimensions, and requirements. 2.    Reduced Errors: Clear, detailed drawings minimize the chances of mistakes during construction. With proper dimensions, materials, and construction methods outlined, there’s less room for misinterpretation, reducing the likelihood of costly errors or rework. 3.    Compliance: Professional drawings help ensure that the project adheres to local building codes, regulations, and standards. This can be crucial for safety, inspections, and permits. 4.    Time and Cost Efficiency: Well-prepared drawings help in the planning phase, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and that the project stays on schedule and within budget. 5.    Coordination of Trades: In large construction projects, multiple contractors and trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) work simultaneously. Clear drawings help coordinate the work between different teams, ensuring that there are no conflicts or delays due to uncoordinated designs.

We sent out a short client satisfaction survey earlier this week to help identify how our service is received and identify areas for improvements. …and we are very proud of some of the early feedback! 😊 “Mepec have allowed [xxxx] to develop and improve our business with comfort that the Engineering and Drafting is thoroughly completed and to a high standard.” “Consistent support throughout the design and construction phase, having a dedicated engineer to assist with coordination and design meetings with our clients providing support has been a huge help. The ability to identify the urgency on projects like [xxxx] where time was a massive factor considering we were engaged late.” “It gives me comfort to know that a majority of issues will be resolved early in the projects timeline and items flagged for investigation.” *image modified from Vectorstock Website ______ At MEP Engineering Co, we provide engineering support and shop drawings to mechanical contractors delivering $500k to $20M+ mech contracts across Australia & NZ.   I try to make regular posts on topics relevant to building services mechanical contractors. Be sure to Connect if you find the content valuable

International engineering firm Syska Hennessy Group has launched an app called the Ductulator, which helps architects, owners, contractors, and mechanical engineers easily determine and specify duct dimensions for HVAC systems. https://loom.ly/W0F8G9Q

What is the purpose of the bypass line highlighted in the schematic below, seen recently while reviewing some design documents? We are of the opinion that every element in a water circuit must earn its place with a valid function. Otherwise, it’s just wasteful to purchase and install components which are redundant. Or worse, end up building a non-functional system only to realise there is a problem when trying to commission the system. In the system below, a bypass around the buffer tank is sometimes provided to allow the tank to be cleaned without having to shutdown the system for a prolonged period. However, as currently shown that does not work, since a second bypass for the connections at the top of the tank will also be required. In my opinion, the tank can be cleaned after-hours or on a weekend once every few years. So, I’d advocate to exclude the bypass altogether, unless of course it’s a critical facility which needs to maintain conditions 24/7. In which case we’d advocate for the second bypass line to be installed now rather than discovering the shortfall when it comes time for the first maintenance event. ______ At MEP Engineering Co, we provide engineering support and shop drawings to mechanical contractors delivering $500k to $20M+ mech contracts across Australia & NZ.   I try to make regular posts on topics relevant to building services mechanical contractors. Be sure to Connect if you find the content valuable

Ensure precision in construction with detailed #MEP shop drawings! Explore how expertly crafted MEP shop drawings enhance project efficiency by delivering accurate, fabrication-ready plans for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Streamline workflows, reduce errors, and optimize coordination between teams for flawless execution. https://hubs.la/Q02RKlFn0 #MEPBIMServices #ShopDrawings #ConstructionEfficiency #MEPCoordination #BuildingProjects

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How did you put the units up so quickly?!! The builder was in awe, as they had only just opened up the floor to the trades and usually walls will need to be up before mech contractors install bulkhead units. This project had up to 36 bulkhead AC units on a typical floor, and hanger set-out points were marked with millimetre precision in under one day. This was done using a Leica Robotic Total Station (RTS) with a MEPEC team member operating the device, and one plumber marking the hanger points. Shop drawings had been fully coordinated in 3D / REVIT with all other services prior to starting on site. If you are keen to impress the builder on your next project, and maximise the productivity from your site team, reach out for a chat to see if it could be worthwhile implementing a RTS based site set-out. ______ At MEP Engineering Co, we provide engineering support and shop drawings to mechanical contractors delivering $500k to $20M+ mech contracts across Australia & NZ.   I try to make regular posts on topics relevant to building services mechanical contractors. Be sure to Connect if you find the content valuable

When we select single phase fans on projects, we always recommend our clients install them with a VA POT in the ceiling next to the fan. It’s a potentiometer with a variable resistor which allows you to manually adjust the voltage and hence speed of a 240V/single phase fan by turning the dial. Control range is usually 100 – 30%, but be mindful not to set it too low, as the motor usually requires a minimum amount of air flow to stay cool.   They typically only cost ~$20 but make the system much quicker and easier to commission. For example, you may have a 2-speed fan where the low setting doesn’t get enough air, but the high setting achieves too much air. The VA POT will allow you to wire the fan in hi-speed, but then turn-it down to the required duty. This also provides a means of adjustment to keep noise levels down. Lastly, when you are submitting your commissioning paperwork to the consultant prior to handover, you won’t have systems with 400% of design airflow because the fan was too big, or system resistance too low. ______ At MEP Engineering Co, we provide engineering support and shop drawings to mechanical contractors delivering $500k to $20M+ mech contracts across Australia & NZ. I try to make regular posts on topics relevant to building services mechanical contractors. Be sure to Connect if you find the content valuable

The National Construction Code (NCC) is Australia’s primary set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings. The NCC defines a set of mandatory performance requirements, with two optional pathways available for designers to achieve compliance. Pathway 1 - Deemed-to-satisfy Solutions (DTS) A DTS Solution follows a set recipe of what, when and how to do something. It uses the DTS Solutions from the NCC, which include materials, components, design factors and construction methods that, if used, are deemed to meet the Performance Requirements. Pathway 2 – Performance Solutions A Performance Solution is unique for each individual situation. These solutions are often flexible in achieving the outcomes and encouraging innovative design and technology use. A Performance Solution directly addresses the Performance Requirements by using one or more of the Assessment Methods available in the NCC. *This post has been stitched together by copy/pasting relevant sentences from the NCC and abcb.gov.au ______ I try to make regular posts on topics relevant to building services mechanical contractors. Be sure to Connect if you find the content valuable