Your Complete MEP Solution β From Engineering Analysis to Permit-Ready Construction Documents
We deliver ASHRAE-compliant MEP engineering and clash-free production documentation across all four disciplines. Architecture and MEP are designed and documented in a single federated Revit model β no separate consultant handoffs, no coordination gaps.
Architecture + MEP. One Team. One Model. No Gaps.
Most arch firms manage arch and MEP as two separate workstreams β which means coordination issues, schedule delays, and RFIs that cost time and money. At BIM Heroes, architecture and MEP are designed and documented in a single federated Revit model β so clashes are caught before they become construction change orders.
Engineering Analysis & System Design
We perform full engineering design across all MEP disciplines β performing load calculations, equipment selection, and system design that meet code requirements and project performance goals.
Mechanical / HVAC
We design HVAC systems to ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation requirements and ASHRAE 90.1 energy efficiency standards β from load calculations through equipment sizing and duct layout.
WHAT WE DESIGN
- Heating and cooling load calculations (Manual J / ASHRAE)
- HVAC system selection and equipment sizing
- Duct layout drawings coordinated with architectural RCPs before CD phase begins
- Energy code compliance (Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC)
DESIGN SOFTWARE
- Revit MEP
- AutoCAD MEP
- Trace 700
- HAP
- Trane CHVAC
Electrical
We design NEC-compliant electrical systems β panel schedules, power distribution, lighting design, and emergency power β sized to local utility requirements and energy codes.
WHAT WE DESIGN
- Panel schedule calculations and panel sizing (NEC compliant)
- Power distribution, lighting design and controls
- Emergency power, line voltage and fire alarm systems
- Title 24 / IECC energy compliance for lighting power density
DESIGN SOFTWARE
- Revit MEP
- AutoCAD MEP
- AGi32
Plumbing
We design plumbing systems to IPC and local plumbing code requirements β covering water supply, sanitary, storm drainage, and fixture schedule documentation.
WHAT WE DESIGN
- Domestic water supply and distribution systems
- Sanitary drainage, waste and vent systems (IPC compliant)
- Storm drainage calculations and pipe sizing
- Fixture unit calculations and pipe sizing schedules
DESIGN SOFTWARE
- Revit MEP
- AutoCAD MEP
Fire Protection
We design NFPA 13 sprinkler systems with hydraulic calculations and fire alarm layouts β with AHJ submittal documentation and IBC Chapter 9 occupancy-based compliance.
WHAT WE DESIGN
- Sprinkler system design and hydraulic calculations (NFPA 13)
- Fire alarm system design and device layout
- Fire suppression system layouts for kitchen and special hazards
- IBC Chapter 9 occupancy-based fire protection compliance
DESIGN SOFTWARE
- Revit MEP
- AutoCAD MEP
- SprinkCAD
Construction Documents & Coordination
We produce coordinated, clash-free MEP construction documents that meet contractor expectations and pass plan review β delivered in Revit, AutoCAD, or your preferred format.
MEP Construction Documents
We produce complete permit-ready, contractor-ready MEP drawing sets across all disciplines β formatted to match architectural sheet set and AHJ requirements.
DELIVERABLES
- Complete permit-ready MEP drawing sets β plans, schedules, sections, and details
- Formatted to match architectural sheet set and AHJ requirements
- Delivered in PDF (Bluebeam-ready), native Revit, and DWG
TOOLS
- Revit MEP
- AutoCAD MEP
- Bluebeam
MEP Coordination
We coordinate MEP systems against each other and against architectural and structural models β resolving clashes before they become expensive field problems.
DELIVERABLES
- Coordination between mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural systems
- Clash reports issued in Navisworks β prioritized by severity with suggested resolutions
- Coordinated federated model delivered in NWD or via BIM 360
TOOLS
- Navisworks
- Revit MEP
- BIM 360
- Bluebeam
Clash Detection
We run full Navisworks clash detection across all building systems β catching coordination conflicts before they become construction change orders.
DELIVERABLES
- Full clash detection run across all building systems
- Clash report with visual callouts, severity ratings, and recommended resolutions
- Updated model with resolved clashes before CD issue
TOOLS
- Navisworks
- Revit MEP
- BIM 360 / BIM Collaborate
MEP Revit Modeling
We build fully coordinated MEP Revit models at LOD 300β350 β structured for quantity takeoffs, equipment procurement, and downstream contractor use.
DELIVERABLES
- Fully coordinated MEPRevit models at LOD 300β350
- Accurate system routing, equipment placement, and parametric families
- Equipment schedules, load schedules, and annotation for downstream contractor use
TOOLS
- Revit MEP
- BIM 360
- ACC
Our MEP Engagement Process
A structured five-step process emphasizing technical accuracy and interdisciplinary coordination.
Project Intake
We learn your building type, occupancy, jurisdiction, AHJ requirements, code edition, and architectural model status.
Engineering Analysis
We perform load calculations, system sizing, and code compliance checks before any production work begins.
BIM Modeling
We build the MEP Revit model coordinated against your architectural and structural models from day one.
Coordination & Clash Detection
We run Navisworks clash detection and issue prioritized clash reports β resolved before CDs are issued.
CD Delivery
Final MEP drawings delivered in Revit, PDF (Bluebeam-ready), and DWG β formatted to match your architectural sheet set and AHJ requirements.
Building Types We Serve
From healthcare facilities to industrial projects β we adapt our MEP approach to your building type and complexity.
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and outpatient facilities requiring HVAC, medical gas, and electrical systems to FGI Guidelines. Infection control pressure relationships, medical gas coordination, and NFPA 99 compliance included.
Commercial Office
Office buildings, corporate campuses, and mixed-use commercial requiring energy-efficient MEP systems to ASHRAE 90.1 and local energy codes. Tenant improvement MEP coordination for occupied buildings included.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, data centers, and process facilities with high mechanical, electrical, and process piping requirements. We coordinate complex MEP systems to IBC and local fire codes.
Educational Facilities
K-12 schools, universities, and training facilities requiring HVAC ventilation per ASHRAE 62.1, lighting controls per Title 24 or IECC, and fire protection per NFPA 13. Accessibility compliance included throughout.
Multi-Family Residential
Apartment buildings, condominiums, and mixed-use residential requiring coordinated MEP across multiple units and common areas. IECC energy compliance and local energy benchmarking requirements included.
Retail & Hospitality
Restaurants, retail stores, hotels, and mixed-use hospitality requiring NFPA MEP layouts, kitchen hood and suppression systems, and guest comfort controls.
What MEP Firms Say
βWe'd been burned before by offshore teams that looked good on paper but couldn't keep up with our pace. BIM Heroes was different from week one. They got our standards, matched our sheet organization, and flagged coordination issues before we even saw them. Three projects in, they're basically an extension of our in-house team at this point.β
βHonestly, I was skeptical about handing off CD production. But our project architect was drowning and we needed help fast. BIM Heroes turned around a full permit set in 10 days β clean, coordinated, no redlines from the city. I wish we'd found them two years ago.β
βSmall firm here β just four of us. We simply can't afford to hire full-time drafters for
every production spike. BIM Heroes fills that gap perfectly. The pricing is fair, the turnaround is fast, and they don't require me to explain things twice. For anyone running a lean practice, this is the kind of support that actually makes a difference.β
βWe brought BIM Heroes on for a multi-family project with a tight submittal deadline. Not only did they deliver on time, but the model quality was solid enough that our MEP consultants had zero clash complaints. That's not something we can always say about our own internal models. We're already on our second project with them.β
βGetting LOD 350 coordination right on a commercial job with five trades is brutal. BIM
Heroes took on the mechanical and electrical modelling and actually kept pace with our RFI cycle. No lag, no excuses. Their team understood the coordination workflow
β not just the software.β
βWhat I appreciate most is that they don't just execute β they think. When something
in the drawings didn't add up structurally, they caught it and brought it to our attention before it became a problem in the field. That kind of proactive communication is rare, especially from a production partner.β
βWe used BIM Heroes for as-built documentation on a retail fit-out we'd just wrapped. They worked off our field markups and photos and had a clean Revit model back to us in under two weeks. Accurate, well-organized, easy to hand off to the owner. Will use them again without question.β
βWe build production homes β speed and consistency matter above everything else. BIM Heroes helped us set up master Revit templates for our plan library, and now our design changes propagate cleanly across all units. It's saved us easily 20 hours per plan release. That's real money.β
βOur drafting team was backed up three months on permit drawings. BIM Heroes came in, learned our standards fast, and cleared the backlog in six weeks without us having to babysit the work. Quality was consistent start to finish. Exactly what we
needed.β
βConverting point cloud data into a usable Revit model is tedious work. We'd been doing it in-house, but it was pulling our licensed staff off higher-value tasks. BIM Heroes handles the scan-to-BIM conversion now and the accuracy is consistently within our tolerance requirements. Turnaround is fast and communication is clear.β
βWe scan the buildings β BIM Heroes turns them into deliverable models. It's a clean handoff and the output quality is something we're comfortable putting our name on. They understand the source data and don't need hand-holding on the modelling side.β
βDesign-build moves fast and we can't afford rework. BIM Heroes keeps up with our pace, handles the documentation heavy lifting, and stays flexible when scope shifts
mid-project β which it always does. They've become a reliable part of how we
deliver.β
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