Typically, our project stages are subdivided into the following:

Conceptual Design Stage

This phase typically consists of the provision of preliminary designs and conceptual drawings in order to start reviewing client requirements, and MEP service requirements including:

• Discuss the Clients requirements in terms of technical and operational requirements for the building as a holistic entity
• Preliminary analysis of Architectural, Structural, and Interior Design proposals
• Establish main infrastructural and utility requirements required for the project
• Outline a strategy to achieve a development having a low carbon footprint which will have significant marketing benefit
• Outline a concept design & strategy for the distribution of the main engineering infrastructural services and general plant area requirements for MEP installations

Schematic Design Stage

This phase typically consists of the preparation of a schematic design sufficiently detailed to ensure that the feasibility of a project or of a particular solution can be evaluated. A project at the schematic design stage can also be sufficiently detailed to ensure a Design & Build approach by the client. This stage typically includes:

• Preparation of high-level designs and different options for different MEP solutions and strategies agreed with the client
• Preliminary sizing of MEP services such as HVAC requirements, Electrical Loads, etc.
• Preliminary specifications of equipment and installations
• Preparation of all necessary reports for the premises as may be requested by Planning Authorities.
• Preliminary coordination with service providers and utility companies for general main infrastructure services

Detailed Design Stage

This phase typically consists of the preparation of detailed MEP designs which sufficiently detailed to be able to issue a tender document.

This stage typically includes:

• Provision of detailed coordinated MEP design drawings having sufficient details as required for installation
• Preparation of block-out requirements in order to coordinate with construction and civil works and reduce coordination issues during the installation phase.
• Preparation of detailed documentation including specifications, and schedules to reflect the proper execution of the works.

Procurement Stage

This phase of the project shall consist of the procurement of the required MEP works, and thus this stage typically includes:

• Discuss the best procurement strategy with the client
• Issuing of tender documents for the works and follow-up of the procurement strategy with the client
• Evaluation of the tender offers received for the works and preparation of administrative and technical evaluation reports on the offers received.
• Negotiation of works with eventual contractors

Project Execution Stage

During this phase, it is understood that the final contractor/ contractors would have been chosen, and work on-site will start being mobilized. In view of this, it is being understood that BSE’s input at this stage typically includes:

• Supervision of the MEP installation works being carried out by the assigned contractors during the project period.
• Attending site meetings as may be required to ensure that work is being carried out to the specifications required.
• Checking of contractors’ submittals including working drawings and technical literature on equipment for approval purposes.
• Approval of Working Drawings and project implementation procedures.
• Provision of quantity surveying of the MEP works installed in order to verify the exact quantities of the items being installed.

Certification of Works & Handing Over

During this phase, it is understood that the works would have been completed. In view of this, it is being understood that MCE’s input typically includes:

• Issuing of certificates for payments to contractors for the work carried out.
• Ensure that claims for payment being raised by contractors are correct and factual.
• Supervising the testing and commissioning of systems by contractors
• Issuing of final completion certificates for the different trades related to MEP.
• Overseeing handing over of the project to the client’s maintenance team.
• Coordinate and negotiate with contractors, and maintenance agreements for the installed MEP installations in order to ensure that MEP systems are properly maintained in future years.