Client: M&E Contractor, Birmingham
Service: MEP Drafting and Clash Detection
MEP Coordination UK: Solving Site Clashes Proactively
Effective MEP coordination in the UK is vital to avoiding costly mistakes on-site. During a major office refurbishment in Birmingham, the M&E contractor faced a common problem: how to coordinate all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services without creating conflicts. Their previous projects suffered from ductwork clashing with beams, misplaced risers, and costly delays caused by RFIs.
How We Approached MEP Coordination
The contractor chose our team to resolve these issues before construction began. We received the structural and architectural files and began coordinating using AutoCAD and Navisworks. Our MEP coordination UK team followed this workflow:
- Imported and reviewed all CAD files
- Created layered mechanical, electrical, and plumbing layouts
- Conducted clash detection checks and identified problem zones
- Suggested practical reroutes to avoid conflicts
We paid close attention to risers, ceiling voids, equipment clearances, and service crossovers. Our annotated drawings ensured clarity for all trades involved.
What We Delivered
- MEP coordination drawings: plans and reflected ceiling layouts
- Detailed riser diagrams and cross-sections
- Conflict resolution annotations and change notes
- Drawings aligned to client’s CAD standards and templates
Project Results
Our clash-free MEP coordination drawings helped the contractor achieve:
- Zero critical service clashes on-site
- 80% fewer RFIs raised during installation
- Cost savings of more than £12,000 from prevented rework
Client Testimonial
“This was our cleanest install to date. We didn’t expect this level of coordination at such a fair cost. Great job!”
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External Resource
For industry guidance on MEP coordination UK standards, visit CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers).
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