MEP Course

Lesson 1 • Codes, Standards, and Regulations

Explains the regulatory framework governing MEP design, including safety and energy standards. Establishes compliance awareness required throughout the course.

Lesson 2 • MEP Drawing and Documentation Basics

Introduces plan views, sections, and schedules used in MEP drawing sets. Builds the reading skills needed for all subsequent design and coordination work.

Lesson 3 • Building Systems Overview

Surveys HVAC, electrical distribution, and plumbing networks as integrated systems. Provides context for understanding how each system supports building operations.

Lesson 4 • Units, Measurements, and Calculations

Reviews measurement units and basic maths used across MEP disciplines. Ensures numerical fluency before students tackle system sizing and load calculations.

Lesson 1 • Cooling Systems and Refrigeration Cycles

Explains vapour-compression refrigeration and common cooling equipment configurations. Connects refrigeration theory to chiller, DX, and split-system selection.

Lesson 2 • Heating Systems and Equipment

Examines boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, and radiant systems used in building heating. Students match equipment types to occupancy and climate requirements.

Lesson 3 • Ventilation and Air Distribution

Addresses outdoor air requirements, duct design, and air terminal devices for occupant health. Teaches duct sizing methods and airflow balancing fundamentals.

Lesson 4 • HVAC Load Calculations

Guides students through manual and software-assisted heating and cooling load procedures. Produces accurate load results used for equipment sizing in later sections.

Lesson 1 • Electrical Distribution Architecture

Maps the path from utility service entrance to branch circuits within a building. Students trace voltage levels, transformer ratios, and panel hierarchy.

Lesson 2 • Lighting Systems Design

Covers illuminance targets, luminaire types, and lighting control strategies for various spaces. Connects lighting design to energy efficiency and occupant well-being.

Lesson 3 • Conductor Sizing and Voltage Drop

Applies ampacity tables and voltage drop formulas to select appropriate wire sizes. Ensures safe and efficient power delivery across all circuit lengths.

Lesson 4 • Electrical Theory Essentials

Reviews voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships using Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws. Provides the theoretical base for all electrical sizing and protection work.

Lesson 1 • Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems

Covers DWV system layout, trap requirements, and vent stack design to prevent siphonage. Connects proper venting to system performance and occupant health.

Lesson 2 • Fixture Units and Pipe Sizing

Applies fixture unit method to size supply and drain pipes for residential and commercial buildings. Produces accurate pipe schedules used in construction documents.

Lesson 3 • Water Supply System Fundamentals

Explains pressure zones, service sizing, and backflow prevention in potable water systems. Establishes the supply design principles applied throughout the section.

Lesson 4 • Pipe Materials and Joining Methods

Compares copper, PVC, CPVC, PEX, and steel piping for pressure and temperature suitability. Guides material selection based on application, cost, and code acceptance.

Lesson 1 • Fire Suppression for Special Hazards

Addresses kitchen hood suppression, data centre protection, and flammable storage systems. Expands design capability beyond standard occupancy sprinkler applications.

Lesson 2 • Fire Protection System Types

Distinguishes wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems by application. Provides the classification knowledge needed for system selection decisions.

Lesson 3 • Egress and Life Safety Requirements

Reviews occupant load calculations, exit width, travel distance, and emergency lighting rules. Ensures designs meet life safety standards before construction documents are issued.

Lesson 4 • Fire Alarm System Components

Identifies initiating devices, notification appliances, and control panel functions in fire alarm systems. Connects component selection to detection speed and occupant notification.

Lesson 1 • 4D Scheduling and Model-Based Coordination

Links MEP model elements to construction schedules for sequence visualisation and conflict prevention. Advances coordination capability into time-based planning and phasing.

Lesson 2 • MEP Modelling Techniques

Covers parametric modelling of ductwork, piping, conduit, and equipment in BIM software. Builds modelling accuracy needed for reliable clash detection and quantity takeoff.

Lesson 3 • Clash Detection and Resolution

Uses coordination software to identify hard, soft, and workflow clashes among MEP and structural models. Develops systematic resolution skills that reduce field rework.

Lesson 4 • Coordination Drawings and Shop Drawings

Produces composite coordination drawings and MEP shop drawings from coordinated BIM models. Links model data to fabrication-ready documentation for subcontractors.

Lesson 1 • Building Energy Modelling Fundamentals

Introduces energy simulation software, input parameters, and output interpretation for MEP systems. Connects modelling results to design decisions that reduce energy consumption.

Lesson 2 • Renewable Energy Integration

Addresses photovoltaic systems, solar thermal collectors, and on-site generation for MEP loads. Guides students through feasibility assessment and grid interconnection basics.

Lesson 3 • Green Building Rating Systems

Maps MEP design decisions to credits in widely used green building certification frameworks. Enables students to target certification goals during the design phase.

Lesson 4 • High-Efficiency HVAC Strategies

Examines variable refrigerant flow, demand-controlled ventilation, and heat recovery systems. Quantifies energy savings achievable through advanced HVAC technology selection.

Lesson 1 • Commissioning and Testing

Introduces commissioning authority roles, functional testing, and TAB procedures for MEP systems. Verifies that installed systems perform to design intent before occupancy.

Lesson 2 • Procurement and Contractor Coordination

Explains bidding documents, subcontractor scopes, and substitution request evaluation for MEP work. Prepares students to support procurement decisions and maintain design intent.

Lesson 3 • Construction Administration Duties

Covers RFI response, submittal review, and site observation protocols for MEP engineers. Ensures design intent is maintained throughout the construction phase.

Lesson 4 • Design Phase Deliverables

Defines schematic, design development, and construction document deliverables for MEP disciplines. Establishes the documentation milestones that structure the entire design process.