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Construction of mechanical and electrical systems in major buildings, fire protection, sound control, elevatoring, trade coordination, manufacturer's developments, computer applications.

AE 309, AE 475

This course will allow students to learn about Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) systems in building. These systems are becoming increasingly complex and occupying larger portions of building project work. Consequently, they are requiring special coordination and planning to minimize delays and interferences. This course will allow you to understand these systems and also to schedule, estimate and coordinate them within the general construction process. Specific objectives are to:

1. Gain working knowledge and understanding of MEP systems including materials, equipment and construction methods.
2. Understand the working relationships between general contractors and MEP trades.
3. Be able to interpret MEP drawings and specifications and resolve conflicts.
4. Know how to properly schedule, estimate, and coordinate trades.
5. Understand the process of moving a project from design to completion relative to MEP work.

1. Overview of the MEP Industry
2. Temporary services & facilities
3. MEP documentation
4. Plumbing water supply
5. DWV systems
6. Plumbing estimates
7. Mechanical piping contractors
8. HVAC heating systems
9. HVAC air conditioning systems
10. Sheet metal ductwork
11. Mechanical estimating
12. Fire protection systems
13. Electrical power supply & distribution
14. Electrical lighting systems
15. UPS & CPS systems
16. Low voltage electrical systems
17. Electrical estimating
18. Coordinating MEP systems
19. Specialty building systems
20. MEP scheduling
21. MEP acceleration
22. Selecting MEP contractors
23. MEP cash flow management

2 classes/week, 75 minutes/class