The Difference: Consultant MEP Models versus Contractor MEP Models

MEP model which means Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing model, is an extensive design which shows a three-dimensional plan of the conduit piping and electrical works. MEP model is very essential to any engineering or construction project. To carry out a successful construction project a detailed and efficient MEP design must be the first thing to do. MEP services also include construction planning, execution of the plan, estimation of cost, accurate documentation and also performance evaluation. MEP modeling can be subdivided into consultant MEP model and contractor MEP models. It is necessary for a contractor to be able to distinguish between the two to be able to know the right model for each. Below are some differences;

MEP consultants will only assess what the client wants, and then give his professional advice on how the project should go. MEP consultants come into action in decision making on what materials are needed. They examine the available resources, forecast future construction problem that is likely to be encountered, and they provide a solution. They also design MEP Models without being affected by any other plans.

But, on the other hand, MEP contractors will assess what the client wants and then carry out the operation. They deal with executing the designs received from MEP consultants. They oversee the operation, allocation of works to laborers and also make sure that the operation is going on according to the arrangement of the work. MEP contractors add comprehensive details to the models received from the MEP consultants; for instance, quantities of materials to be used. Below is an example of the estimate of an MEP consultant;

Middle East Company (MECUAE) do not subcontract any part of the work in MEP, it is established Oriental Electro-Mechanical to handle all the works related to the it.

Note that; MEP engineers and MEP designers can be used in place of MEP consultants. The evaluation below consists of the three main division of MEP and the services they render;

Mechanical Engineers design heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) components.

Design components:

• Air distribution
• Infection control HVAC
• Piping process
• Exhaust system design
• Utility master plan and design
• Central utility plants
• Control system of the building
• Various water distribution (steam, chilled and hot water)
• Renewable energy system analyses and design
• Building energy modeling, analyses, and inspections

Electrical engineers design electrical components

Design components:

• General power distribution
• Lighting
• Standby power systems
• Telephone or data layout
• Alarm systems
• Harmonic analyses
• Renewable energy system design and analysis
• Power quality evaluation
• Fault current analyses
• Arc fault analyses and labeling

Plumbing engineers design the plumbing component

Design components:

• Natural gas piping
• De-ionizing water systems
• Gas systems, distribution, and alarms
• Domestic hot and cold water
• Storm drainage
• Acid waste piping
• Water softening systems
• Reverse osmosis systems

MEP consultants, after evaluation, make sure that the structure is a safe one, it will not cause any major harm and also comfortable to the inhabitant of the structure. Their design must the above system individually and also be coordinated. The product of their design should be a reliable one.

The Benefits of a CCTV Surveillance Camera

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is used as a form of security in the modern world. They are made up of camcorders that are connected to some monitors, to notify the man behind the computer. The monitors are not situated in the open; so, all that is being done in front of the camera will be viewed in secret.

These CCTV surveillance Cameras are usually used in delicate places that need tight security like the casinos, shops, banks, army bases and so on. So also, in many industrial sites, these surveillance cameras are used to monitor the process of production, especially in the chemical industries, for processes of production which might be harmful to humans. For example, the interior of reactors, equipment used for the production of nuclear fuel and so on. An added advantage is that operators can also determine the temperature of these processes too by using cameras that are built with thermometers.

The first ever CCTV surveillance cameras were first stationed at the Test Stand VII, in 1942, located in Germany, Peenemünde to be precise. These cameras were used in place of film cameras to monitor how V2 rockets launch and take off. With this, identifying faults with the rockets were easier. Later on, the bigger rockets were built with CCTV cameras, and then pictures of different stages of the location of the rocket were transmitted back to earth using wireless links. The greatest advantage of CCTV surveillance cameras in this field is that they are used to monitor the launching of the rocket. It is so useful because no other person except the pilot can be at the launching spot due to some safety reasons.

Furthermore, CCTV surveillance cameras are usually installed inside and outside government houses and other government facilities, just for security sake. They can also be used to monitor a particular area. The CCTV surveillance cameras operate using transmission links from one terminal to another. Its advantage over other means of security is that it can work continuously over a long period. It has a control room in which the cameras can be explicitly controlled.

Sometimes, the installations of these CCTV surveillance cameras are made as a point of duty by law, most especially in government facilities and other big organizations. The CCTV surveillance camera is a perfect alternative to security problems all over the world.

In the modern day, CCTV systems have been made less expensive and very easy to install to the extent that they can even be installed in various homes. CCTV systems are much cheaper than they were before. They have not just caught up with, but also left other means of security behind, even the spy cameras. Over few periods of time, the CCTV surveillance cameras will continue to develop until they provide maximum security in the entire universe. CCTV security systems and security solutions would be so much available for security problems, both for small and smaller businesses.

Planning for Construction Projects

Before building structures, one essential thing to be careful of is to identify what is called the strategic risk. Strategic risks are risks that can impede the outcome of the project. Natural risks must be minimized first, at the early stage of the project. Failure to tackle this risk at the early stage might cause severe and unfavorable damages later on. Be careful of the resources needed for the project, partner with people and make use of the available resources efficiently. This is the ultimate goal.

You have to satisfy the operator’s need and use the resources available to make the construction of the project successful. Proper preparation and predicting emergencies that might come up along the line is also important. All this require an expert in management and also someone that can manage problems in all areas.

Experience is also important. With experience, more skills will be acquired and managing human resources together with the appropriate equipment will produce a high-quality outcome. An engineer without experience may encounter a lot of problems when dealing with more complex jobs.

How to plan for a project all depends on the level of tolerance of the project. Make provision for errors, and the errors must be corrected without causing any significant renovation. Have a target; focus on your target because it determines what has been done so far. Every individual involved in the project must know their roles and these roles must be so aligned that they must all work towards achieving your target. This call for you to know every detail of how each team involved in the project will carry out their jobs within a time frame. This helps to bring about dedication to the project.

 

Before a problem can be solved, the problem must be identified first, and then the problem can be solved using the best appropriate method. The manager of the project must inform the project teams of their respective roles in the project. This must be done before time to ensure that these teams carry out their roles within the time-frame. All their roles are represented in a design which shows clearly how the project will be, and all necessary information must be circulated to all stakeholders involved.

The operator’s character will ultimately determine the working atmosphere. Once the atmosphere is filled with a good relationship with the team, this will be carried on throughout the project. So also, operations have to be properly planned, indicating the precise operations for each team. Any problem encountered must be resolved by the operators.

The first thing that a construction project needs is planning. MEP consultants can help to design a detailed design which is an important step in planning. Then the required resources will be made available, and then operations can be carried out effectively with coordination, having in mind the target of the project. Each team must have a sense of responsibility; lack of this is what causes conflict especially when the domains and limits of each team are not properly set.

When good planning is in place, then the project is bound to be a successful one. Middle East Company is the best solution for all of your Construction, General Contracting and Architecture Work in Middle East.