How to Select MEP Consulting Engineer for Your Project

1. How to Select MEP Consulting Engineer for Your Project by YEC Engineering As a building owner, architect or building manager, MEP Consulting Engineer is one of the most important partners of the project. MEP construction cost is usually one of the most expensive part of the building. Making the right decision for MEP firm is very critical for project success. There are many factors affects hiring MEP firm and MEP Consulting Engineering services. Engineering fee can be one of the main factors for selecting MEP Engineer. Many clients ask us why MEP Consulting Engineering fees vary so much for the same project. There are many branches of MEP Engineering and not every engineering firm is experienced, or their process is efficient enough to handle the project. Projects are usually categorized as            Infrastructure Commercial interiors Ground up low rise Ground up high rise High education K-12 Education Residential Interiors for multi family Residential interiors for two or single family Residential buildings Health care Medical office MEP firms design many types of projects. We have to emphasize, MEP Engineering is solely depends on engineering process, education and experience. Many engineering firms, especially midsize and small firms can create engineering process for different types of projects much easily since they do not have too many layers of management levels. Projects can be high rise renovation, commercial, residential, ground up buildings etc and every type requires different type of experience and process. First, owners and architects must research and findout if project type is in MEP firms portfolio. If the MEP Engineering firm does not have process for designing requested project type, their fee will be higher since they will be ineffective to implement regulations, finding out applicable equipment and design. Second, the size of the project might be a factor for selecting MEP Engineer. Large MEP Engineering firm fee will be higher than midsize firm for a small project since their engineers are busy with large

2. projects and it is very costly for them to switch gears and handle small projects. Smaller firms can easily switch gears and handle client needs for smaller projects. MEP Engineering process is very complicated and regulated and shall meet the current codes and local requirements. MEP engineers experience on the particular project type will directly affect the construction process, cost and overall experience. Lastly, when owners and architects choose Professional Engineering firm, they chose a partner. There is no perfect project or drawings, there will be always field conditions during construction and design needs to be adjusted. Having a responsive and easily adoptive Professional Engineering firm is very important for project success. Decision process, selecting Professional Engineering firm can be complicated. If you need to select MEP firm for your project, lets start your project together. YEC Engineering has done many different type of projects in NYC and other states. Questions about MEP engineering and our services. Contact us Baltu Yorkos, PE byorkos@yecengineering.com (646) 248 6788 www.yecengineering.com About the Author: Baltu Yorkos, PE, LEED AP, CxA Graduated from Florida in 1991, he started his MEP Engineering career 27 years ago designing various types and sizes of projects. Baltu has worked for national recognized companies and local small firms. Large commercial buildings, schools, colleges, public buildings and residential buildings are his focus for his practice. He started his own NY engineering practice in 2006 as part of his Florida practice. He has been designing and managing many infrastructure projects. His strength comes from understanding Clients needs and constantly being involved in projects.