Existing MEP survey
DES-EXISTING-MEP · General · Design
Survey and model existing building services for change of use or targeted replacement.
Starting point
- Retaining or converting MEP systems requires knowing existing equipment and networks.
- Without status and a reliable model, keep / demolish / new decisions stay unclear.
Goal & benefit
- Carry MEP in the model with Status and PredefinedType.
- Steer effort depth by project - not everything needs the same capture depth.
Process
- Obtain available MEP drawings and equipment lists and complement them on site.
- Model relevant equipment and networks and align with the point cloud (colour recommended; open suspended ceilings when possible).
- Set Status and PredefinedType per object and check deliverables.
Outcome
- Traceable as-built MEP model with status and type for retention or conversion.
Deliverables
- MEP model with modelled equipment and network/route objects
- Status according to Pset_Common or Pset_TypeCommon: NEW, EXISTING, DEMOLISH, TEMPORARY
- PredefinedType on each modelled MEP object
- Point-cloud alignment recommended in colour
- Project-specific effort depth
Activated by project goals
- Dealing with existing stock · Building services retained