Building Mechanical Systems
Challenges
Building mechanical systems are the most pervasive of the ME engineering disciplines in a project’s architecture. Their technological and energetic performance relies entirely on the high-level expertise of our specialists, who must address numerous integration and performance challenges.
Key challenges:
- Integration and concealment of systems within the architecture while optimizing performance
- Soundproofing of plumbing, drainage, and ventilation systems
- Maximizing the benefit-to-cost ratio of components
- Simplicity of building maintenance and operation, with predictable maintenance
- Integration of new technologies into new or existing mechanical systems
- Absolute reduction of construction risks and multidisciplinary coordination on site
Quality of life and comfort
Key Success Factors
The factors that determine the success of a building mechanical systems project are primarily related to occupant quality of life and comfort. For the builder and client, they also translate into ease of engineering and construction execution.
Success factors:
- Thermal and acoustic comfort for occupants
- High energy performance of the building
- Absolute minimization of changes and unforeseen issues on site
- Transparency of equipment and systems within the architecture
- Budget compliance and high CARBONIC added value
- Optimization of mechanical room space
- Reliability of mechanical systems and predictable maintenance
- Optimal accessibility of commands and controls
Building Mechanical Systems
Regulation / Control
Ventilation / Air Conditioning
Heating / Cooling
Geothermal
Plumbing
Fire Protection
REVIT | 3D
A DIME-eX Approach Essential to Project Success
Our DIME-eX advanced consultation approach at the beginning of a project with all stakeholders is absolutely vital to the success of a building mechanical systems project and to meeting all its success criteria.
It is very specifically at the mockup and/or pre-design stage that we collaborate closely with architects and other stakeholders.
Through the use of REVIT and 3D modeling, we ensure rigorous preliminary coordination, anticipate installation conflicts, validate clearances, and optimize solution choices before the construction phase
A Comprehensive Offering
- Building Health Assessments
- Grant analysis and preparation
- ME project design, new construction and renovations
- Integrated project design management and client support
- Pre-project studies and functional and technical programs (FTP)
- Energy audits and LEED support
- Work cost estimation
- Complete plans and specifications
- Technical plan review (Value Engineering)
- Construction supervision with or without on-site presence
- Commissioning
- Technical audits
- Legal expertise
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Our engineering consulting firm supports your projects in Greater Montreal, the Laurentians, Outaouais, Abitibi, Eastern Ontario, James Bay, and up to the Far North, with solutions adapted to the realities of your users.