Definition MEP
MEP stands for "Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing", which is also known as building services, building technology or building engineering in general. This includes all technical measures responsible for the technical supply of buildings (structures).

The mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems generally encompass all building technology trades, including energy systems (such as electrical systems, gas and water systems or heat generation systems), systems for material disposal (such as wastewater systems, etc.) or telecommunications systems (such as data networks, security technology, fire alarm technology, etc.).

The classic sub-areas
A concrete subdivision of the individual MEP trades takes place both in DIN 276 (regarding cost groups for building and civil engineering) and in the HOAI (Fee Schedule for Architects and Engineers). The trades are thus divided into:

– Wastewater, water and gas systems
– Heat supply systems
– HVAC systems
– Electrical systems
– Communication, security and information technology systems
– Conveyor systems
– Usage-specific and process engineering systems
– Building and system automation
– Other measures for technical systems

Furthermore, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems also exist in the cost groups of civil engineering measures or outdoor facilities, which have not been considered here.

Share of MEP in today's construction projects
In the context of technical development and the ever-increasing complexity of technical systems in residential and commercial buildings or special structures, MEP trades have gained more and more importance over the last decades.
Today, depending on the building type, we speak of a share of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of 25 – 60% in building construction.

Furthermore, within the framework of the federal government's economic goals and the generally higher awareness of the population for environmental protection, renewable energy generation systems are becoming increasingly important, which are exclusively assigned to MEP. This includes not only photovoltaic ground-mounted systems or so-called solar parks, but also wind power systems, combined heat and power plants or electric charging infrastructure systems for electric mobility.

Typical specialist companies
Typical specialized craftsmen companies for mechanical, electrical and plumbing include:

– Electrical installation companies
– Heating and plumbing companies
– HVAC construction companies
– Telecommunications specialist companies
– Fire alarm technology specialist companies
– Grounding and lightning protection specialist companies
– Sprinkler system specialist companies
– Civil engineering companies for infrastructure systems
– and other specialist companies / construction enterprises

Our engineering office for MEP
As an engineering office in the field of mechanical, electrical and plumbing, we are at your complete disposal for planning, construction supervision/management, construction support and evaluation. We develop efficient and realistic concepts and accompany construction projects until the final completion of the technical systems. Since we are not only pure building technicians but also building physicists, we naturally consider all necessary aspects of energy efficiency to offer future-oriented solutions.