Key points at a glance:
Challenge: Rising energy costs, strict ESG requirements, and highly complex production needs (e.g., clean rooms, technical gases) demand highly integrated utility systems.
Solution: Integrated MEP planning (HOAI 1-9 (the Official Scale of Fees for Services by Architects and Engineers in Germany)) that seamlessly integrates heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical engineering into building physics and plant design – fully modeled in 3D BIM.
Result: Absolute supply reliability, a significant reduction in the carbon footprint through intelligent energy strategies, and no costly track clashes on the construction site.
Benefit: Form follows flow: Our philosophy is that building services unconditionally adapt to your process requirements – and not the other way around.
What does industrial MEP encompass?
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment (MEP) in industrial construction goes far beyond traditional room climate control. It is the backbone that makes complex value-added processes possible in the first place. This includes reliable systems in all aspects: Electrical engineering and safety technology, technical fire protection, high-precision heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning technology, sanitary engineering (HVAC), building automation (BA), as well as the supply of individual process media.
Planning of the trades in accordance with cost groups 410 to 490 (pursuant to DIN 276)
Strict alignment of supply engineering with the production and logistics layout
BIM-supported planning to ensure absolutely no clashes between media runs, routes, and systems
Installation of the new recooling system on the roof as part of the Erbe project.
A high-performance sprinkler control center was among the systems installed as part of the MEP installation to guarantee seamless and automated firefighting in all building sections in the event of an emergency.
Detail design
In the detailed design phase, we develop all technical systems and components to the point of construction readiness. This includes implementation plans, diagrams, calculations and tender documents. This phase ensures that all requirements are clearly defined and that implementation is guaranteed to run smoothly.
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We bring all relevant specialist disciplines together – from building technology, production and logistics to IT and infrastructure. This delivers much more than you might expect of classic general planning. We thoroughly embed technical processes and operational requirements directly into the MEP planning, creating sustainable, efficient and cross-trade overall solutions.
Technical due diligence
We assess the technical state of your building, technical systems or project as part of technical due diligence. We analyze the MEP systems in terms of functionality, energy efficiency, maintenance requirements, and potential investment risks – providing a sound basis for decision-making during purchase, renovation, or retrofitting.
Concept studies
As part of concept studies, we develop and assess various technical solutions in order to create a sound decision-making basis for further planning. Our focus is on evaluating alternatives in terms of technology, interactions between MEP and processes, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability – always tailored to your specific project requirements.
Specialist construction management
During the construction phase, our specialist construction management team ensures that the MEP planning is correctly implemented. We monitor quality, deadlines and costs, coordinate the contractors and ensure that all technical services are carried out in accordance with standards and in line with acceptance requirements.
BIM (Building Information Modeling)
We use both closed BIM and open BIM at io as digital planning methods, in which all relevant MEP data is captured, networked, and – at the operator’s discretion – can be utilized throughout the entire life cycle. BIM improves coordination when used in MEP and enables precise clash detection, significantly improving planning efficiency.
Why choose MEP with io?
Clash-free
planning
BIM integration
We identify routing and interface clashes early in the model through cross-trade 3D planning. This allows planning errors to be identified before construction begins, avoiding costly rework and delays.
Measurable ESG compliance
CO2 reduction
We design energy strategies that measurably reduce the CO2 footprint, lower operating costs, and optimize energy flows.
