MEP Coordination for Residential Buildings: Challenges Solutions
                     MEP Coordination 
for Residential Buildings
Challenges and Solutions
Residential buildings need MEP systems and 
equipment to function at optimum performance 
for residential occupants’ comfort.
MEP coordination for residential units is crucial for: 
General Contractors
MEP Contractors
Construction Companies
Fabricators
Challenges faced during design,
fabrication and installation of MEP systems
Spatial 
Groundwork Planning Construction Safety Operations
Optimum installation and functioning of MEP systems in 
residential buildings requires:
Inter- Precise 
Visualization Databasedisciplinary documentation 
coordinated of spatially Accurate cost 
for future 
and Model-
MEP coordinated estimates
operations and 
based shop 
models MEP systems
maintenance
drawings
4 Solutions to Overcome MEP Coordination Challenges
Space allocation for MEP equipment
The Challenge The Solution
Absence of accurate load calculations or unused  Coordinated BIM MEP 3D models drive higher 
space visualization to calculate exact load 
Adding buffer load of 10% to 20% to cover minor 
 Accurate and information-packed architectural 
alterations
3D models help MEP teams create an efficient 
Placement of large MEP equipment to avoid soft 
layout to fabricate and install MEP equipment  
clashes
 Soft clashes can be minimized with proactive 
clash resolution in the early design stage
Precise MEP Spatial Coordination
The Challenge The Solution
Inaccurate routing of MEP equipment or systems  Coordinated MEP BIM models facilitate higher 
Absence of spatially coordinated MEP designs collaboration 
Flawed or inefficient documentation
 3D BIM models help multiple teams visualize 
design intent and constructability based on 3D 
walkthroughs 
 Updates and modifications reflected in real-time 
keeps the documentation process updated and 
sorted
 Streamlined project documentation reduces 
project turnaround time and builds greater 
consistency 
Clash-free LAYOUT and INSTALLATION
The Challenge The Solution
Uncoordinated and clash-ridden drawings diminish  MEP coordination resolves clashes in the pre-
required fabrication and installation quality construction stage leading to reduced rework 
Neglecting MEP equipment interferences early in and delays
the design phase leads to rework, project delays, 
 Enhanced coordination between HVAC, 
and cost overruns
electrical and plumbing equipment improves 
project constructability
 Accurate MEP layouts are site-ready and 
facilitate better equipment routing leading to 
hassle-free installation
Model visualization and representation
The Challenge The Solution
Lack of visualization of MEP equipment and  Visualization of multiple MEP systems and 
elements for fabrication and installation equipment with coordinated BIM-models lead to 
Higher complexities with CAD-based drawings a well-distributed layout
 Model-extracted shop and schematic drawings 
drive accurate and quality fabrication backed by 
higher construction clarity
Coordinated MEP 3D model at LOD 400 saves cost and time
An architectural engineering firm saves cost and time by ensuring hassle-free installation of MEP components for 
a residential building in the US, with MEP coordinated drawings. 
Learn how
Make your MEP project clash-free and achieve 
exceptional cost savings. 
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