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MEP Mechanical, electrical and plumbing

Building’s central nervous system…

Heibco is mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering consulting firm, we can put the
science and art of planning, designing and managing the MEP systems of a building together for the benefit of the building. Heibco assists with decision making, cost estimation, construction administration, documentation, building management, and building maintenance.
MEP systems are important across all stages of the construction process and also are responsible for the “creature comfort” features of a structure, they make a building livable and pleasant, no matter how small or big the building.

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MEP: the systems that make a building work

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are what turn a finished structure into an occupiable building — the air it conditions, the power it distributes, the water it supplies and drains, and the systems that protect the people inside it. HEIBCO delivers MEP as part of a turnkey contract alongside its civil construction works, or as a standalone package on projects where the structure is contracted separately.

Systems covered

  • HVAC — chilled-water systems with central plant, VRF and split systems, ductwork, air handling and fan coil units, ventilation and smoke extract.
  • Electrical — medium and low-voltage distribution, substations and transformers, main and sub distribution boards, containment and cabling, standby generation, UPS, small power, and interior and external lighting.
  • Plumbing and drainage — potable water supply, pumping and storage, hot water generation, soil and waste drainage, rainwater systems, and irrigation connections.
  • Fire protection — sprinkler and hydrant systems, fire pump rooms, gaseous suppression for server and equipment rooms, fire alarm and detection, and emergency lighting.
  • Low current and controls — building management systems, CCTV, access control, structured data cabling, public address and intercom.

Standards and approvals

MEP design and installation on Egyptian projects is governed by the Egyptian Code of Practice, applied alongside the international standards the specification calls up — commonly ASHRAE for HVAC design, NFPA for fire protection, and IEC or BS for electrical installations. Civil Defence approval for fire systems is a gating item on occupancy, and utility authority approvals for the electrical supply have their own lead times. Both belong on the programme from day one, because neither can be compressed at the end of a job.

How HEIBCO delivers an MEP package

Delivery follows a predictable sequence: review of the consultant's design, shop drawings and coordinated services drawings, material and equipment submittals for approval, procurement of long-lead plant, first-fix installation coordinated with the structure, second fix, then testing and commissioning. Coordination is where most MEP disputes originate — ducts, pipes, trays and sprinkler mains competing for the same ceiling void — so services coordination is resolved on drawings before anything is fabricated, rather than argued on site.

Handover includes testing and commissioning records, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and training for the client's facilities team. On buildings with a BMS, HEIBCO commissions the controls with the plant rather than afterwards, so the system the client inherits is one that has actually been proven under load.

Retrofit and existing buildings

MEP replacement in an occupied building — a chiller plant upgrade, a switchgear replacement, a fire system brought up to current requirements — is a different discipline from new build. The constraints are shutdown windows, temporary supplies, access through finished areas and keeping the building running. These works are planned around the occupier's operating hours and phased so that no critical service is lost.

Frequently asked questions

What does HEIBCO's MEP scope include?

HVAC, medium and low-voltage electrical distribution, plumbing and drainage, fire protection and fire alarm systems, and low-current systems including BMS, CCTV, access control and data cabling.

Which standards apply to MEP work in Egypt?

The Egyptian Code of Practice governs, applied alongside whichever international standards the project specification calls up — commonly ASHRAE for HVAC, NFPA for fire protection and IEC or BS for electrical installations. Civil Defence approval is required for fire systems.

Does HEIBCO handle testing, commissioning and handover?

Yes. Handover includes testing and commissioning records, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and training for the client's facilities team.

Can HEIBCO replace MEP systems in an occupied building?

Yes. Retrofit work is planned around the occupier's operating hours using shutdown windows, temporary supplies and phasing so no critical service is lost while the building stays in use.

Discussing an MEP package on a live project?

Send drawings, a bill of quantities or an outline scope to [email protected] or call +20 2 2537 5569. HEIBCO's estimating team is based at the New Cairo head office and works Sunday to Thursday, 09:00–17:00 (EET). You can also use the contact form.

Related HEIBCO services

Civil construction  ·  Piling & deep foundations  ·  Roads & infrastructure  ·  Water & wastewater treatment  ·  Fit-out & finishing