What are MEP and EPC?

 

What is MEP?

MEP is short for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. The backbone of any building, MEP systems determine the safety of the property depending on the design and implementation of heat and ventilation circuits, electrical systems and plumbing.

• Mechanical: This deals with the building’s air conditioning, heating and ventilation. Mechanical aspects are carefully designed and installed to set optimum temperatures and for comfortable living. MEP engineers build unique designs for each of the different types of buildings to address specific ventilation, heating and air conditioning requirements while trying to make it as cost-efficient as possible.
• Electrical: MEP engineers use special MEP software to plan wiring and conduit layout structures to minimise total circuit length and avoid conflict with the plumbing and mechanical installations. The main purpose is ensuring the electrical system is simple, cost-effective, and functions efficiently.
• Plumbing: This refers to planning a plumbing structure for optimum, smooth water flow, wastewater disposal, acid waste systems, water supply, etc. Each building has a different plumbing layout requirement, and MEP engineers work to address them respectively.

MEP design is essential for the success of the project. Coming up with a plan, cost-estimate, construction, performance and maintenance of the structures is done by professionals to ensure no overlapping between the three different systems occurs and the structures are specific and error-free.

What is EPC?

EPC is short for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction. EPC is a part of the construction industry where the project owner enters into a contract with a single EPC company, called an EPC contractor, who takes sole charge of the whole design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover of the project to the project owner.

• Engineering: Consists of initiation, planning, estimation and design development.
• Procurement: Includes purchasing, expediting, receiving and invoicing.
• Construction: Involves the construction schedule, on-site material handling, building activities, on-site client communication and finally, the closing of the project.

EPC Contracts are used mostly for large-scale industrial projects and developments like companies that deal with the power sector, oil and gas projects or renewable energy.

An EPC contractor hires the team needed for the successful completion of the project. He also hires sub-contractors, suppliers, consultants and service providers for a smooth workflow. An EPC Contract transfers the risk responsibility to the contractor, and a contractor carries all the liability while being obliged to deliver a complete facility to the project owner, who only needs to “turn a key” to start the project. Such projects are called turnkey projects.

Conclusion

Shapoorji Pallonji Engineering, Procurement & Construction (SP EPC) provides EPC contract services. As an EPC contractor, Shapoorji Pallonji undertakes all responsibility for the project, coordinates between multiple teams handling every aspect of the project, maintain quality and ensures that it is completed on time and no delays are suffered. Shapoorji Pallongi brand has long been associated with the highest industry standards and a strong commitment to the flawless execution of EPC projects. As a brand, SP services are epitomised by their technology-led, resource-rich approach that strictly adheres to world-class Health, Safety and Environment best practices.

Originally published at http://realestateandepc.wordpress.com on November 23, 2022.

What are turnkey solutions in the construction industry?

 

If you are planning for your next construction project, then turnkey solutions might be the best answer for you. A turnkey solution is a process in which the project is streamlined from the very beginning to the end. There are many more things which can be offered.

What is it?

When a contract is made by a company, the solution provider agrees to give building solutions and hand it over to the buyer, once it is developed, designed and fully equipped. The accountability for constructing the work is given by the owner to the solution provider. Any company, who gets into providing a turnkey solution, does it for a value which is agreed while the contract is made.

Basically, turnkey solutions in the construction business involves –

·       Planning/Designing – Before moving into an apartment, the buyer has to make arrangements to hire a designer who can give a complete makeover to that house. But, in this part the solution provider is liable to design the area, which makes the prospect buyer’s life easy.

·       Supplies – Here, the construction owner does not have to check on the supplies and run behind vendors to make it work. The solution provider makes all necessary arrangements and if need be takes suggestions from the prospect buyer for any specifications.

·       Structure Creation/Building – Once the project owner has handed over the construction responsibility to the contractor, it is their duty to do everything from the scratch – whether it involves hiring workers and other contractors or anything else. The owner comes in picture only when the work is finished and the facility can be used by them without any hindrances.

When there are multiple constructions happening at the same time and the project owner is unable to give his attention to everything then, these types of solutions emerge as a saviour. The owners only have to take care of the initial permits and licence and give proper entry to the site. Everything else, from designing and supplies to construction etc., is taken care of by the solution provider.

The advantages of turnkey solutions – 

These types of projects are beneficial for all the three parties – Project owner, Solution provider and the Prospect buyer.

·       Budget friendly – Project owners work with the contractor who agrees to work on the value mentioned on the contract, which is mutually favourable for both of them.

·       Saves time – When the project is given to a contractor, the owner has time in hand to expand his business and look at other areas as well.

·       Hassle-free – As per the contract, everything except the permit and licensing is looked after by the contractor. The challenges are much lesser and the project runs smoothly.

·       Expert knowledge – A contractor, who takes the ownership of providing a solution to a particular project, has all the expertise to take it ahead. They get in people who have sound technical knowledge about the work that they get into and that’s why they are the proficient in their field.

Most of the huge infrastructure projects which are funded by the government are handled and developed by turnkey solution providers. A private developer can handle all the aspects from land procurement, permits, plans etc.

Shapoorji Pallonji’s SP EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) has proven engineering expertise and exemplary organisational infrastructure. Their solutions include overseeing every project end-to-end, right from conception to its implementation. Few of their succesful projects are –

·       The largest turnkey Raw Material Handling Plants for Rourkela Steel Plant of SAIL

·       F1 Race Track – Buddh International Circuit

·       FIFC – Mumbai

·       HCL Technologies – Bangalore

·       Skyview Corporate Park – Gurgaon

·       International Tech Park – Bangalore