The role of MEP consultants is directly related to our quality of life. It’s not intuitive to think of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers in this way but these are the professionals who most affect our indoor and outdoor living environments. Indoors, these engineers control the quality of the air we breathe, the temperature, our lighting needs, the water, and the overall environment that everyone of us needs for basic and sustained comfort. Outdoors, their efforts affect what is released into the environment such as CO2emissions and wastewater. Whether it is constructing a new faci ..read more

A well-built or renovated building is engineered with the right solutions for thermal comfort, air quality, lighting, water, gases, and other environmental essentials that are delivered where and when needed and responsibly minimize emissions. The MEP consultants and engineers at K2D not only have an enormous impact on the overall performance of your property, but also a long-lasting impact on office, manufacturing, sales, and service productivity. Engineering Systems Work Together Building system engineering is the science and discipline of designing the ventilation, electrical, plumbing, and ..read more

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has published the latest version of the Building Energy Efficiency Standards commonly referred to as Title 24. This encompasses both residential and commercial properties. The Energy Code is modified every three years, containing energy and water efficiency requirements for newly constructed buildings and modifications to existing buildings. The 2022 update provides crucial steps in California’s progress toward achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2045. The 2022 update applies to building permit applications applied for on or after January 1, 2023. With th ..read more

The typical building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and IT systems can easily add up to as much as 40% of a construction budget. Short-term decisions during the construction process will have an outsized effect on long-term operational costs. It’s in the best interest of building owners and all stakeholders to obtain the evaluation and guidance of professional MEP consultants about how short-term budget decisions will have long-term impacts relative to the life cycle, quality, performance, and construction changes, as well as lifetime operational and maintenance costs. MEP Consultan ..read more

At K2D, with the stated goal of “Helping Build a Greener Tomorrow, Today,” we set the bar high for quality MEP engineering consulting services. Because the projects our MEP consultants support are intended to last for many generations, our team is always open to and searching for creative solutions and alternative possibilities that will last long into the future. MEP Consults Core Processes and Techniques Creative solutions and alternative possibilities must be built from core competencies. Our team of MEP consultants use state-of-the-art techniques and technologies to create sustainable desi ..read more

Reducing risk, cost, and coming in on schedule is vital for any successful building project. Planning new construction and building renovations involves designing and implementing multiple complicated systems. MEP consultants ensure that all project aspects are integrated throughout both design and construction to minimize risk, cost, and schedule, while also achieving accurate code compliance and energy efficiency. MEP coordination models have brought an evolution to risk reduction. MEP Consultants Eliminate Inefficient and Conflict-prone Processes There are many ways to improve the efficienc ..read more

The goal of a zero net energy (ZNE) building is to create enough renewable energy on-site to satisfy the building’s annual energy needs. As far back as the late 1970s, experts have been finding solutions with energy-efficient designs and system services to construct ZNE homes from scratch. We have come a long way since then with new and constantly evolving solutions for every structure and ecology footprint that people create. One example is a 3,000-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ZNE home on 5 acres. It can feature photovoltaic solar panels powering high-efficiency appliances enabling the ..read more

Reducing risk, cost, and coming in on schedule is vital for any successful building project. Planning new construction and building renovations involves designing and implementing multiple complicated systems. MEP consultants ensure that all project aspects are integrated throughout both design and construction to minimize risk, cost, and schedule, while also achieving accurate code compliance and energy efficiency. MEP coordination models have brought an evolution to risk reduction. MEP Consultants Eliminate Inefficient and Conflict-prone Processes There are many ways to improve the efficienc ..read more

Today’s commercial construction, renovation, and custom home projects require support from MEP consultants (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) to maximize several important aspects of every project. These include energy efficiency, functionality, comfort, ease of maintenance, sustainability, and even employee productivity. MEP consultants design building systems to operate optimally during their service life. The main purposes of an MEP consultant’s role begin with efficient construction costs but go much further to include minimizing operating costs, reducing unnecessary downtime, identify ..read more

The goal of a zero net energy (ZNE) building is to create enough renewable energy on-site to satisfy the building’s annual energy needs. As far back as the late 1970s, experts have been finding solutions with energy-efficient designs and system services to construct ZNE homes from scratch. We have come a long way since then with new and constantly evolving solutions for every structure and ecology footprint that people create. One example is a 3,000-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ZNE home on 5 acres. It can feature photovoltaic solar panels powering high-efficiency appliances enabling the ..read more