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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MEP CONSULTANTS
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The role of MEP consultants is directly related to our quality of life. It’s not intuitive to think of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers in this way but these are the professionals who most affect our indoor and outdoor living environments. Indoors, these engineers control the quality of the air we breathe, the temperature, our lighting needs, the water, and the overall environment that everyone of us needs for basic and sustained comfort. Outdoors, their efforts affect what is released into the environment such as CO2emissions and wastewater.
Whether it is constructing a new facility, renovating, or maintaining an existing building, the systems should adapt and grow just like your business. It all begins with MEP consultants that will deliver quality results and reduce project risk while delivering creative designs and energy savings that directly improve your bottom line.
Title 24 Compliance and Energy Analysis
Title 24 covers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing standards that affect energy use in the state of California. Any work requiring permits must be Title 24 compliant.Once you are compliant, you submit the certificate to the city. They review it along with your permit application. Once approved, you will receive a Certificate of Occupancy. The city will then send the compliance to the state to have on record. You can now open your doors for business.
Commissioning Services
Commissioning is about assuring that buildings and projects meet all necessary requirements. Commissioning helps ensure that the facility will meet the needs of the owner and occupants. It also verifies that the building design meets owner requirements, construction conforms to contract documents, and building systems operate as needed. Our commissioning services are designed for:
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and associated controls.
Lighting and daylighting controls.
Domestic hot water.
Renewable energy.
Once the project is near its end, we will verify all equipment is installed, running, and consuming energy as intended according to design and specifications.
LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building certification system. It provides third-party verification that a building was designed and built using strategies intended to improve performance in metrics such as energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. At K2D, we offer cutting-edge and affordable technology to help clients meet all LEED requirements.
Solar Design
Renewable energy systems require in-depth electrical designs in order to function at peak efficiency. Our solar engineers are experienced in designing commercial, state-of-the-art solar projects. K2D has a team of solar engineering consultants that provide complete solutions for solar photovoltaic (PV) design, solar structure design, solar system design. We also have experts for solar battery storage systems. Our solar solutions creatively integrate renewable energy systems into utility infrastructures and buildings with great results. We also offer support utilities, wind energy, solar thermal, solar electric, and solar thermal systems.
Facilities System Design
Sophisticated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems involve more than just installing wiring, pipes, ventilation, and equipment. Highly specialized system installations require a level of expertise and experience not typically found in general construction contractors. Our MEP consultants have the expertise and skill sets necessary to develop high-quality design/build industrial construction projects to ensure both maximum functionality and regulatory compliance. We understand all the elements involved, such as the specific building codes and regulations that need to be met, including all state and local energy, electrical, sewer/water, fire, and safety requirements.
Sustainability
Installing eco-friendly systems is a benefit to both the environment and your budget. Thanks to advancements in design technology, sustainability in MEP engineering is a realistic and profitable endeavor. Five examples of leading MEP technologies that are making our world more sustainable include:
Air conditioners powered by artificial intelligence.
Ventilation with heat recovery.
Smart control units and sensors.
Solar collectors.
High-efficiency heat pumps.
Helping Build a Greener Tomorrow, Today
K2D provides specific solutions to your project challenges. We strive to minimize the operating costs, reduce downtime, and analyze energy consumption for existing buildings to determine ways to make them more energy-efficient and cost-effective.Today’s facilities must be built to last many decades with the foresight to ensure a maximum lifecycle.
For further information or to schedule an appointment please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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K2D MEP CONSULTANTS DELIVER
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A well-built or renovated building is engineered with the right solutions for thermal comfort, air quality, lighting, water, gases, and other environmental essentials that are delivered where and when needed and responsibly minimize emissions. The MEP consultants and engineers at K2D not only have an enormous impact on the overall performance of your property, but also a long-lasting impact on office, manufacturing, sales, and service productivity.
Engineering Systems Work Together
Building system engineering is the science and discipline of designing the ventilation, electrical, plumbing, and data systems for buildings. Connected devices, such as lighting, security systems, and HVAC, provide data that can be captured and applied to significantly increase energy savings and operational efficiencies. Technology advances feature the ability to turn building system data into usable information and also enable a more sophisticated approach to service and maintenance. Because data can be gathered from one piece of equipment or from dozens, it’s possible to start small and grow big.
K2D will help you fully understand building performance. We are always on top of utility trends and efficiency requirements. Building owners and managers need the easiest ways to control building set points remotely to improve occupant comfort and efficiency. A properly connected building provides answers to questions about comfort and efficiency in real-time. Remote access delivers a detailed view of real-time performance and more advanced options for analytics.
Today’s technology advancements are driving the expectations of building owners and occupants. MEP consultants create tools that make it easier than ever to access your building data. With greater capabilities to control buildings comes greater possibilities for energy savings and comfort. Providing the right solution that takes advantage of the building data at your fingertips starts with understanding what clients want and need. And offering solutions you might not have considered yet.
You want to make decisions based on data and experience. Connected buildings have a building automation system. The aggregate data can be connected to the cloud or the internet. When more connected devices are integrated into networks, more value can be delivered. Data that tells you how systems are operating and performing. These systems also collect trends about average setpoints over a certain period, how often equipment is running, and hours of building usage. For end users, this information can be delivered via easy-to-read dashboards.
Equipment metering can also be integrated to provide detailed utility data, such as average kilowatt-hour usage for specific pieces of HVAC equipment. Information gives you the power to make informed decisions about how to operate the equipment to achieve better energy efficiency, track performance and maintenance requirements, as well as dispatch service personnel automatically.
K2D MEP Consultants see integration as both independent systems and the entire building operating comfortably and efficiently!
At the core of K2D are:
MEP Services
Title 24 Compliance & Energy Analysis
Commissioning Services
Facilities System Design
LEED Certification
Electrical design
Heating, A/C & Ventilation Design
Solar Design
Plumbing Design
Fire and Sprinkler Design
K2D’s team of professional MEP consultants offers solutions for a wide range of building projects that include:
Commercial and Tenant Improvements
Civic
Educational
Housing
Mixed Use
Residential
LEED Awarded
Much More
K2D is About Learning, Innovating, and Solving Your Complex Problems
K2D a Professional Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical (MEP) Firm provides specific solutions to your project challenges. Our MEP consultants are highly trained and experienced. We work closely with architects and owners to provide successful coordination of building systems. K2D provides the best design solutions that are cost-effective today and well into the future. Today’s facilities must be built to last many decades with the foresight to ensure a maximum lifecycle. For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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MEP STRATEGIES CAN IMPROVE YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE
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Architectural and civil engineers give shape, structure, and aesthetics to a building project. However, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers breathe life so that the building has what it needs to live and prosper.
MEP consultants provide “LIFE” sustaining services to your facility.
Regardless of the competitive edge that these services bring to your buildings, you should want the best services that MEP consultants can deliver.
Some or all the following strategies can be useful for advanced building performance and system efficiency that delivers a competitive advantage.
1.Constantly Improving HVAC and Lighting Performance
Human comfort is a competitive edge. All of us need lighting, warming, and cooling not only forour survival but also to improve our vitality and daily performance. A key strategy of professional MEP consultants is to bring these vital needs into a building by using sustainable energy sources such as solar power, natural lighting, heat pumps, etc.
2.Reduced Use of Water
Water is as essential to life as air is. Water usage can also be reduced and recycled to be used again and again. Reduced usage is not only good for our environment, but it also reduces your water bill — a significant cost in both large and small-scale facilities.
Low-stream fixtures use around 40% less water than standard faucets. Most facilities use drinking water for all uses. However, grey water can easily be recycled for flushing. Likewise, effluent water (wastewater) that is treated can be used in centrifugal water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, and pumps, which helps reuse the water effectively.
3.Reducing and Controlling CO2Emissions
CO2emissions are the result of burning petroleum products to provide cooling, heating, lighting, and power for various equipment and electrical needs. CO2 is also released from building materials used in construction and maintenance. MEP consultants are in the business of creating and inventing new dynamic building designs with effective warming, ventilation, cooling, and plumbing systems with the least CO2emissions.
4.Efficient Power Utilization
K2D consultants have a key goal to decrease power and energy usage at every opportunity. This is a long-term competitive edge for building owners, occupants, visitors, and every single one of us. MEP consultants have multiple strategies to accomplish this end goal. A few include:
Using sustainable power sources like solar-based systems.
Understanding and designing for specific size and area requirements.
Properly sized warming and cooling frameworks.
Advanced automated controls for lighting, warming, cooling, and other requirements such as computers and other office equipment.
A full professional understanding of power utilization
5.Incorporating Equipment with a High Coefficient of Performance (COP)
Working with architects and building owners, MEP consultants are able to find the balance between one-time equipment costs and long-term energy costs. Equipment having a high coefficient of performance consumes less energy and contributes to the overall reduction in power consumption. High efficiency of systems can also be achieved by proper installation and regular maintenance, which ensures better functioning of the complete facility environment. MEP consultants also take responsibility for defining ease and proper maintenance that adds to the long-term sustainability of the facility’s wholeness.
6.K2D — Helping Build a Greener Tomorrow, Today
K2D provides specific solutions to your project challenges. Our MEP consultants are highly trained and experienced. We work closely with architects and owners to provide successful coordination of building systems. K2D provides the best design solutions that are cost-effective today and well into the future. Today’s facilities must be built to last many decades with the foresight to ensure a maximum lifecycle.
For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact K2D Consulting Engineers, a Professional Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical (MEP) Firm in Los Angeles at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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HOW MEP CONSULTANTS CAN HELP WITH TITLE 24 IN 2023
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has published the latest version of the Building Energy Efficiency Standards commonly referred to as Title 24. This encompasses both residential and commercial properties. The Energy Code is modified every three years, containing energy and water efficiency requirements for newly constructed buildings and modifications to existing buildings. The 2022 update provides crucial steps in California’s progress toward achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2045. The 2022 update applies to building permit applications applied for on or after January 1, 2023.
With the 2022 Energy Code, California has made history once again as the first state to enact a solar + storage requirement. Approved last year through a unanimous vote, the order requires all newly constructed commercial buildings to have a solar photovoltaic (PV) array and an energy storage system (ESS) installed.
Title 24 Changes to Solar Requirements for 2023
Mandating the installation of solar and storage into new commercial buildings will significantly accelerate the implementation of solar and energy storage projects in the non-residential sector. The solar design experts and MEP consultants at K2D are already fully prepared to bring creative and cost-saving solutions that incorporate all the new Title 24 changes.
Important new Title 24 requirements include:
California is the first state in the United States to require solar power plus energy storage to be integrated into all future commercial structures. Additionally, the new code added a requirement that all new residential construction must be ready for the addition of energy storage.
The new requirements went into effect on January 1, 2023.
Commercial buildings that are covered under the new code include hotels, office buildings, high-rise multifamily, clinics, restaurants, medical buildings, retail, grocery stores, financial institutions, unleased tenant spaces, warehouses, convention centers, schools, theaters, and auditoriums.
The PV is to be sized to meet a target of at least 60% of the building’s load. The target energy storage component should be sized to reduce electricity exports to 10% of the total solar generation.
The Solar Access Roof Areas (SARA) include the area of the building’s roof space capable of structurally supporting a PV system and the area of all roof space on covered parking areas, carports, and all other newly constructed structures on the site that is compatible with supporting a PV system per Title 24, Part 2, Section 1511.2.
There are a few exceptions to these PV requirements that primarily involve very small structures such as the total of all available SARA is less than 3% of the conditioned floor area or the SARA contains less than 80 contiguous square feet.
Title 24 New Lighting and Controls Requirements for 2023
There are many changes in the lighting and controls sections for 2023 along with notable improvements to the clarity and consistency of previous requirements. Changes include updates to outdoor lighting zones, the nonresidential lighting power allowance tables, and demand response. There are also new requirements for occupancy sensing for office spaces. Clarification partly relates to occupancy sensors used with HVAC. Also, multifamily buildings were given their own code sections, adding significantly to the body of the code.
Two prominent Title 24, Part 6 changes are a requirement for occupant-sensing controls in office spaces larger than 250 sq. ft., and new requirements for demand-responsive controls. The new energy code requires occupant sensors to control general lighting in offices larger than 250 sq. ft. Additionally, each sensor’s zone must be no larger than 600 sq. ft. These requirements align with provisions in the 2018 and 2021 versions of the International Energy Conservation Code.
Sensors can automatically turn the zone lighting to any level (including full power) when occupancy is detected. Dimming must happen within 20 minutes of an individual control zone being unoccupied. It must uniformly reduce lighting power by at least 80% of full power. When a single zone is occupied, all other zones can remain illuminated at up to 20% of full power. Within 20 minutes of a sensor status indicating all zones in the controlled area are vacated, the system must turn off all lights in all zones.
K2D lighting designers find creative solutions to these code revisions based on the needed lighting layout. This might include zones smaller than the 600sq. ft. maximum. We also anticipate the use of more luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) and wireless networking capabilities. All of this must be considered along with the new requirements for photovoltaics and battery storage. Designers, installers, and facility operators need to understand the totality of these changes before they begin working on projects that begin permitting after Jan. 1, 2023.
Other Notable Changes Coming in 2023
Title 24 is a complex energy code that continues to be revised. Although K2D Consulting engineers are well aware of and up to date with the changes, this article only highlights several key modifications. Here are a few more worth noting.
Mandatory efficiency increases for many cooling systems, cooling towers, furnaces, and boilers. Also, all the minimum efficiency requirement tables are updated.
New efficiency tables for DOAS, computer rooms, heat pumps, and heat recovery chillers.
The types of rooms in which mandatory occupant sensor ventilation controls is expanded.
The code defines new prescriptive requirements for heat pump water heating and/or instantaneous electric water heating in some school buildings (based on size) and in most climate zones. Similar requirements apply to most dwelling units, depending on climate zone.
Receptacles must be connected to the demand-responsive lighting controls when both technologies are present/required on the project.
Outdoor lighting zone definitions have changed.
Mandatory refrigeration requirements, including automatic door closers in refrigerated warehouses.
Please contact us to discuss what the 2023 changes to Title 24 mean to your building project.
K2D — Helping Build a Greener Tomorrow, Today
At the core of K2D are:
Title 24 Compliance & Energy Analysis
Commissioning Services
LEED Certification
Facilities System Design
MEP Services
Solar Design
Electrical design
Heating, A/C & Ventilation Design
Plumbing Design
Fire and Sprinkler Design
K2D provides specific solutions to your project challenges. Our MEP consultants are highly trained and experienced. We work closely with architects and owners to provide successful coordination of building systems. K2D provides the best design solutions that are cost-effective today and well into the future. Today’s facilities must be built to last many decades with the foresight to ensure a maximum lifecycle.
For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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HOW MEP CONSULTANTS FIT IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
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The typical building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and IT systems can easily add up to as much as 40% of a construction budget. Short-term decisions during the construction process will have an outsized effect on long-term operational costs. It’s in the best interest of building owners and all stakeholders to obtain the evaluation and guidance of professional MEP consultants about how short-term budget decisions will have long-term impacts relative to the life cycle, quality, performance, and construction changes, as well as lifetime operational and maintenance costs.
MEP Consultants Understand How All Systems are Interconnected
A primary responsibility of MEP consultants is turninga building with empty areas into comfortable spaces that are welcoming and livable — whether it’s a 50-story building or a laboratory to work in.
It’s only when all MEP installations are seen as an entire interacting system that synergy is achieved and construction costs can be improved by reducing system space requirements while simultaneously avoiding conflicts in system locations — a common issue when MEP systems are designed in isolation. MEP consultants use specialized software to solve complex problems while also speeding up the design process.
This can be better understood by considering the multiple complex systems in a commercial construction project.
Commercial construction has many diverse types of systems, but every project involves three primary systems:
Space heating
Air conditioning (HVAC)
Mechanical ventilation
Proper interaction of the three systems maintains temperature and humidity in a range that keeps occupants comfortable. An over-engineered building can have oversized systems in the belief that more is better. From an MEP consultant’s point of view, this is false because oversized boilers and chillers cause the systems to cycle too quickly which results in rapid fluctuations of room temperature and humidity. Rapid cycling also causes undo wear and tear on the systemswhich result in higher maintenance costs and more frequent equipment replacement.
Poor temperature and humidity control have consequences beyond making people uncomfortable. It can also result in health problems when low humidity causes irritation of the skin and airways, while high humidity results in the growth of mold and bacteria.
While those are a few of the most important considerations of MEP Consultants, there are many others. The mechanical design also involves laying out optimal routes for heat distribution components that include air ducts, hydronic piping, or steam piping. Another important consideration is proper venting to ensure that harmful combustion gases and residual products are removed from enclosed spaces.
Complex Mechanical Systems Must Also Coexist and Interact with the Other Building Systems
Electrical Design Can Accommodate Restrictive Spaces
One of the bigger challenges with electrical designs is the efficient routing of conduits and wiring. This is especially true for high-rise construction. While this is true, professional MEP consultants also look at the fact that electrical and computing circuits require much less space and can be routed around equipment and obstacles more easily. This is important so that space requirements can be reduced by routing mechanical equipment and electrical in the most efficient manner possible while also meeting maintenance requirements. MEP design software is very useful in this regard while simultaneously minimizing circuit lengths to lower construction costs.
Plumbing Interacts With Both Mechanical and Electrical Systems At Many Points
Commercial buildings also have complex plumbing requirements. One example of where plumbing interacts with electrical requirements is a high-rise building with water booster pumps that use electricity. An example of plumbing interacting with mechanical systems is the hot water supply that is heated by a boiler, heat exchanger, or electric heater. This intersection of services requires all three MEP disciplines — mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
What MEP Consultants Bring to Construction Projects
Beyond collaboration for efficiency and cost control, MEP consultants focus on sustainable construction. Energy conservation and sustainable construction methods/materials can be brought to any construction project whether it is in the development stage or retrofitting a historical building.
When you think about the major areas of energy consumption in a commercial building — HVAC, lighting, and other electronics — every instance of this consumption presents MEP consultants with the opportunity to improve building performance through system components such as lighting device efficiencies as well as through building system controls including daylighting. Commercial buildings also create greenhouse emissions due to cooling, heating, lighting, and electricity. MEP consultants are the most knowledgeable professionals utilizing effective HVAC frameworks, decreasing water usage, and embracing dynamic building designs.
K2D — Helping Build a Greener Tomorrow, Today
K2D provides specific solutions to your project challenges (call us at 310.935.3773). Our MEP consultants are highly trained and experienced. We work closely with architects and owners to provide successful coordination of building systems. K2D provides the best design solutions that are cost-effective today and well into the future. Today’s facilities must be built to last many decades with the foresight to ensure a maximum lifecycle.
Our services include:
MEP Services
Title 24 Compliance & Energy Analysis
Commissioning Services
Facilities System Design
LEED Certification
Electrical design
Heating, A/C & Ventilation Design
Solar Design
Plumbing Design
K2D Consulting Engineers is a Professional Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical (MEP) Firm in Los Angeles. For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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MEP CONSULTANTS PROVIDE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE POSSIBILITIES
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At K2D, with the stated goal of “Helping Build a Greener Tomorrow, Today,” we set the bar high for quality MEP engineering consulting services. Because the projects our MEP consultants support are intended to last for many generations, our team is always open to and searching for creative solutions and alternative possibilities that will last long into the future.
MEP Consults Core Processes and Techniques
Creative solutions and alternative possibilities must be built from core competencies. Our team of MEP consultants use state-of-the-art techniques and technologies to create sustainable designs to ensure quality that is never compromised during any stage of your building’s life cycle.
At the core of K2D are:
MEP Services
Title 24 Compliance & Energy Analysis
Commissioning Services
Facilities System Design
LEED Certification
Electrical design
Heating, A/C & Ventilation Design
Solar Design
Plumbing Design
Fire and Sprinkler Design
MEP Design and Implementation is a Core Component of our Longstanding Track Record of Success
Innovation and Creativity Build on Core Competencies
K2D is industry recognized for its innovative and collaborative approaches to mechanical, electrical, plumbing,and solar system designs that achieve our client’s objectives for comfort, sustainability, functionality, and ease of maintenance. As only a single example among dozens of large projects, the 28th Street Renovation of Historic YMCA added 52 Units that resulted in being awarded LEED Gold as well as a 2015 National AIA Honor Award. Another is the 27,500 sq.ft.Tricom project LEED Silver Commercial Office Building thatwon a Gold Nugget Award.
K2D’s team of professional MEP consultants offers solutions for a wide range of building projects that include:
Commercial and Tenant Improvements
Civic
Educational
Housing
Mixed Use
Residential
LEED Awarded
Much More
Commercial, medical, industrial, residential, and many other building services all benefit from K2D’s creative MEP solutions. From designing and maintaining HVAC systems to creating custom solar solutions, our MEP consultants are fully committed to design-build excellence that’s integrated into our core processes. Beginning withthe evaluation of design alternatives in collaboration with our customers, we weigh investment costs, calculate ongoing operating expenses, and make expert recommendations that add value and optimize budgets and schedules.
Innovative Designs and Practical Solutions
Building projects require owners and architects to take on a lot of risks. Creativity for the sake of creativity isn’t the answer. Your choice of MEP consultants shouldn’t be one of your risks. K2D has a team of LEED-accredited licensed engineers, who are committed to delivering supreme quality engineering design and custom services to clients. Our depth of expertise, strong collaborative process, and sensitivity to each project’s architectural, efficiency, environmental, and phasing requirements are demonstrated by numerous endorsements from clients as well as awards of excellence from the industry.
K2D Mitigates Risks by Employing Innovative Designs and Practical Solutions
If for example, within a renovation we might find an opportunity to repurpose an existing piece of mechanical equipment by retrofitting it for a similar or related use where it continues to serve for another 10 years or longer. This type of thinking is practical, innovative, and cost-saving.
Our MEP consultants use many advanced tools to find ways of improving the efficiency and comfort in new and renovated buildings. One of those is 3D REVIT modeling which is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that functions as a foundation in the digital transformation within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
3D REVIT works across the full architectural design of a facility. It provides full illustration through 3D modeling to discover and digitally test creative solutions as well as identify potential system conflicts/interference while also minimizing the size of system envelopes. An important end result is greater quality assurance.
K2D is About Learning, Innovating, and Solving Your Complex Problems
K2D a Professional Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical (MEP) Firm provides specific solutions to your project challenges. Our MEP consultants are highly trained and experienced. We work closely with architects and owners to provide successful coordination of building systems. K2D provides the best design solutions that are cost-effective today and well into the future. Today’s facilities must be built to last many decades with the foresight to ensure a maximum lifecycle. For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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Why MEP Consulting Firms are necessary for every building project?
Building projects require a specialized level of expertise and knowledge to ensure their successful completion.
For any level of construction, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) consulting firms exist to provide such expertise, allowing all aspects of the project to be conducted safely and efficiently.
Today, we'll discuss the importance of utilizing an MEP consulting firm for any building project, from start to finish.
What are MEP Consulting firms?
In short, MEP consulting firms are professional service providers who specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. They provide engineering services such as HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), electrical wiring, plumbing systems, and fire safety. MEP consulting firms also work with contractors to ensure that all aspects of the project are properly coordinated and completed in accordance with regulations.
Why are MEP Consulting firms necessary?
MEP Consulting Firms Support Cost Efficiency
Given that every project comes with a budget, MEP consulting firms can identify the most cost-effective solutions for all aspects of a project, from initial design and equipment selection to installation and maintenance.
In addition, MEP consultants provide budgeting services and value engineering support, which helps to ensure that projects remain on track from concept to completion. This type of information is especially critical for large projects related to healthcare or educational facilities.
Environment-friendly solutions
MEP firms take environmental impact into account when providing their consulting services. As a result, they're familiar with and understand the implications of green building initiatives, helping to ensure that projects remain sustainable and cost-effective.
With MEP consultants on board, builders can ensure that their projects adhere to the highest industry standards for energy usage and efficiency and comply.
Compliance with regulations
Knowledge of all relevant codes and regulations related to a project comes in handy when working with an MEP consulting firm. They ensure that projects are properly executed and comply with all regulations, including Title 24. This helps save time and money in additional investigation and paperwork, allowing builders to focus more on the actual construction project.
Recommendations on systems for your architectural design
MEP consulting firms can advise and recommend the most suitable systems for any architectural design, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. This helps keep all aspects of a project in line while keeping safety as the top priority.
It's clear that MEP consulting firms provide invaluable services to any building project, from helping to ensure cost efficiency and compliance with regulations to recommending the right systems for any architectural design. Thus, builders must consider hiring a suitable MEP consultant to guarantee the successful completion of their projects.
How Can K2D help your building project?
We are a professional mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering firm delivering outstanding services in California, Arizona, Washington, Colorado, and Nevada. At K2D Consulting Engineers, we understands the importance of MEP consulting and strives to ensure our client's projects are completed to the highest standards.
From MEP services and HVAC Design to Title 24 compliance and energy analysis, our team of experts provides the knowledge and expertise necessary to make any project a success. Contact us today to find out how we can help you achieve your project goals.
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Why should you hire a solar design engineer ?
If you're considering installing a solar energy system in your home or business, it's important to hire a qualified solar design engineer.
A good solar designer will work with you to determine the best type of system for your needs and budget and will help you get the most out of your investment. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider hiring a solar design engineer.
What is a Solar Design Engineer?
A solar design engineer is a professional who specializes in the design of solar energy systems. Solar design engineers are responsible for ensuring that solar panels are installed correctly and that they will perform optimally to produce electricity.
They also assess the site where the solar panels will be installed to ensure that it receives enough sunlight and has the proper orientation. In addition, solar design engineers often work with architects and builders to integrate solar energy systems into new construction projects.
The cost of hiring a solar design engineer will vary depending on the size and complexity of your project. However, you can expect to pay between $500 and $2000 for their services.
This may seem like a lot of money, but keep in mind that a poorly designed solar energy system can end up costing you much more in the long run. In addition, a good solar designer will be able to help you take advantage of government incentives and rebates which can offset the cost of your project.
A Solar Design Engineer Can Help You Choose the Best PV System
There are a lot of different types of solar PV systems on the market, and it can be tough to know which one is right for you. A solar design engineer will help you understand the options and choose the best system for your needs.
They Can Help You Maximize Your Solar Investment
A good solar designer will work with you to ensure that your system is sized correctly and that it's positioned to get the most sun possible. This will help you maximize your return on investment and get the most out of your solar panels.
They Can Help You Avoid Common Solar Pitfalls
Solar installation can be a complex process, and there are a lot of potential pitfalls. A qualified solar design engineer will have the experience and knowledge to help you avoid common mistakes and get your system up and running smoothly.
How to Hire the Best Solar Design Engineer for Your Project
When you're ready to hire a solar design engineer, be sure to interview several different candidates. Ask about their experience and qualifications and be sure to get references. Once you've found the right engineer for your project, be sure to ask lots of questions and get a detailed proposal before moving forward.
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If you're considering solar for your home or business, be sure to contact us today for a free quote. One of our experienced solar design engineers will be happy to answer all of your questions and help you get started on your project.
Hiring a solar design engineer is an important step in ensuring that your solar PV system is designed and installed correctly. These professionals can help you maximize your investment, avoid common mistakes, and get the most out of your solar panels. Contact us today for a free quote.
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What is Green Plumbing and How Does it Work?
What is green plumbing? This is a question that many people are asking these days, as more and more people become interested in environmentalism and sustainable living.
Green plumbing is a term used to describe the use of environmentally friendly methods and materials in plumbing systems. In this article, we will discuss what green plumbing is, how it works, and some of the benefits of using it.
What is Green Plumbing?
So, what is green plumbing? Green plumbing is the use of environmentally friendly methods and materials in plumbing systems.
This can include installing water-saving devices such as low-flow faucets and showerheads, using environmentally friendly plumbing fixtures and materials such as copper and brass instead of plastic, and installing rainwater harvesting systems.
How Does Green Plumbing Work?
There are many different ways that green plumbing can be implemented in a home or business. Some common techniques include installing water-saving devices such as low-flow faucets and showerheads, using recycled materials for pipes and fixtures, and installing rainwater harvesting systems.
Rainwater harvesting is one of the most popular forms of green plumbing. This system collects rainwater from rooftops or other collection areas and stores it in tanks for later use. The water can then be used for things like watering plants, flushing toilets, or washing cars.
Benefits of Green Plumbing
There are many benefits to using green plumbing in your home or business. Some of the most notable benefits include:
● Saving money on water bills
● Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
● Preserving natural resources
● Improving air quality
Drawbacks of Green Plumbing
There are a few drawbacks to using green plumbing as well. One of the most common is the higher initial cost of installing these systems. However, many people find that the long-term savings outweigh this initial expense.
Another potential drawback is that some of the more complex systems can be difficult to maintain. It is important to research different options and choose one that will be easy for you to manage.
How Much Does Green Plumbing Cost?
The cost of green plumbing varies depending on the type of system you choose. Some simple water-saving devices can be installed for just a few dollars, while more complex systems like rainwater harvesting can cost thousands of dollars.
It is important to remember that these costs will likely be offset by the savings you see on your water bill. In many cases, you will recoup your investment in just a few years.
Tips for Employing Green Plumbing
If you are interested in employing green plumbing in your home or business, here are a few tips to help you get started:
● Research different options and choose the system that is best for you
● Talk to a plumber about installing water-saving devices and recycled materials
● Install a rainwater harvesting system
The bottom line is that green plumbing is becoming more and more popular as people become more aware of the benefits it offers. If you are looking for ways to save money on your water bill, reduce your environmental footprint, and preserve natural resources, then green plumbing may be the solution for you.
Learn More About Green Plumbing
As you can see, there are so many benefits to employing a green plumbing system for your home or business. K2D Consulting Engineers is a professional mechanical, plumbing and electrical (MEP) firm in Los Angeles ready to help you with your next project. If you're interested in getting started, contact us here today to receive a free quote.
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The Effectiveness of MEP Consultants
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Building managers have a deep understanding of the importance to minimize the energy consumption of a building while maintaining occupant comfort. Conversely, project managers understand the need for efficient and LEAN construction practices. The MEP consultants at K2D are expert professionals that bind both energy conservation and LEAN construction practices.
The primary role of MEP consultants is to ensure that all the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are integrated into your construction project from the beginning.
Lean construction maximizes value and minimizes costs during design, planning, and construction while attaining comfortable occupancy. K2D accomplishes lean construction by using designs, integration, and methods that eliminate/minimize activities not adding value to the final construction and by eliminating/reducing waste materials. This is our commitment to energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and environmentally responsible systems in every project we work on.
3 Best Reasons to Have MEP Consultants on Your Project
MEP consultants provide a reliable source of creative and innovative construction solutions. Solutions can be categorized into one of the three most important project goals:
Reducing Your Bottom Line.
Efficient and Advanced Energy Designs.
Project Risk Reduction.
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are your core construction activities and sources of energy consumption. K2D achieves optimal building performance by maximizing energy efficiency, reducing redundancies, and designing integrated, synergistic systems based on cost-effective construction practices.
Every project and renovation has unique energy and construction challenges requiring custom solutions. The K2D certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) uses specialized strategies for improving performance in:
Energy savings
Water efficiency
CO2 emissions reduction
Improved indoor environmental quality
Stewardship of resources
Sensitivity to their impacts
Our MEP consultants provide commercial and residential Title 24 Energy Calculation Services to builders, designers, architects, and homeowners. There are many ways to reduce energy consumption including high-efficiency HVAC equipment, lighting retro-fits, LEED designs, photovoltaics, or other resource-efficient and eco-friendly designs.
Whether it is a home, an office high-rise, a mixed-use, or other facilities; today’s construction and building renovations involve multiple, complex systems. These must be professionally integrated by MEP consultants both to simplify construction and optimize operations. Constructing complex systems in isolation results in inflated costs, delays, and lower operating efficiency. K2D instills a positive approach towards full team communication to eliminate delays and achieve full code compliance.
Our mechanical and electrical engineers provide designs that are cost-effective, run efficiently, and deliver comfort. K2D services include:
MEP Services
Title 24 Compliance & Energy Analysis
Commissioning Services
Facilities System Design
LEED Certification
Electrical design
Heating, A/C & Ventilation Design
Solar Design
Plumbing Design
Every MEP consultant at K2D strives to be cost-efficient, environmentally friendly, and comfort-focused while achieving optimal performance of all systems using integration and synergy.
At K2D, we are fully aware and involved with the risk reduction, cost control, and time savings faced by owners and developers of complex construction projects. Early engagement with MEP consultants is a particularly effective way to achieve your goals. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary style brings diverse technical expertise to your specific project. Regardless of size or complexity, we bring one essential constant to every project: the personal touch that your project deserves.
For further information or to schedule a consultation, please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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MEP Consultants Are Your Title 24 Compliance Solution
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) updates Title 24 standards every three years.The proposed 2022 Energy Code update isn’t required yet but will become effective January 1, 2023. K2D is your solution for today’s Title 24 compliance and ready to comply with the 2023 changes.
K2D focuses on energy efficient and detailed drawings that are fully coordinated with everyone involved in the design, build, and certification of commercial and residential projects. Our Title 24 compliance solutions bridge the theory of energy performance with practical solutions that deliver return on investment. It’s common for us to achieve 20% savings in operational efficiency solutions without intense capital costs.
California has the most aggressive energy code regulations in the nation.As a result, the state consumes less energy per square foot of building compared to the nation. Ultimately, when done correctly, energy efficiency benefits the owner’s bottom line.
Professionals for Title 24 Compliance
K2D directs its focus towards reducing building costs, minimizing long-term energy costs, and conforming to Title-24 compliance standards. A primary goal is spearheading the certification process to ensure that entire projects and individual homes pass the inspection hurdles necessary for compliance. Without professional support, Title 24 compliance can be extremely elusive due to the volume of requirements within the code, and the compliance process.
Understand your possible compliance paths.
Detailed designs.
Title 24 compliance modeling.
Operational compliance.
The Title 24 energy Code has 3 compliance paths – mandatory, prescriptive, and performance. Mandatory measures must be met. The prescriptive path can be less flexible for new construction but is often a better application for additions, renovations, and alterations. Because it offers the most flexibility, the performance path is most used for new construction. For instance, you can choose larger windows for more natural light but might need to improve your cooling system for better overall thermal performance.
Energy designs will meet specific Title 24 compliance code items. These include Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Solar, and other Renewable Energy design drawings. Obtaining optimum performance requires the designs can be accurately interpreted and constructed by general and subcontractors. Inspection and compliance authorities must also fully understand the entire functionality of these designs.
All designs involved with Title 24 compliance must be run through compliance modeling software to assure the design achieves the energy budget for the project. This begins with the building envelope for domestic hot water, cooling, and heating as the baseline.
After the energy model is accepted, the project must demonstrate building commissioning and acceptance testing.Along with the K2D design team, the construction team must be familiar with the required tests. Not meeting operational compliance can delay certificates of occupancy and/or trigger system warranty issues if a system is not functioning as intended.
It is important that all these complex and moving pieces be coordinated by an experienced and proficient design team. K2D focuses not only on Title 24 compliance but just as much on cost considerations and optimizing whole building efficiency.
K2D performs Title 24 calculations, conducts energy modeling, and recommends compliance options. We prepare and certify all necessary compliance reports using approved building energy analysis software. Importantly, we seamlessly interface with your team in a professional and service-focused manner. Title 24 compliance isn’t just mandatory, it’s smart business. We enable you to understand a building’s energy consumption patterns so that you are informed to make energy-saving changes impacting your customers’ comfort, the environment, and your bottom line. For further information or to schedule a consultation with highly reputable professionals at K2D please call 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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WHY MEP CONSULTANTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO YOUR TEAM
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As members of your construction or renovation team, MEP Consultants contribute the engineering perspective of designing and coordinating fully integrated systems that perform optimally during the entire service life of your facility. The primary focuses for MEP consultants are identifying energy savings, optimizing construction costs, minimizing operating costs, eliminating unnecessary downtime, and finding creative ways to improve performance. Whether you’re planning new construction or renovating an existing property, MEP consultants bring tremendous value to your team that bolsters your bottom line.
‘Going green’ no longer serves only as a good public relations strategy. Today it is an imperative business strategy to control near and long-term facility costs. Back in 2006, a Harvard Business Review determined that “hundreds of U.S. and international studies have proven the financial advantages of going green.” Better financial performance begins with optimized energy-efficient designs and reduced project risk that tracks directly to your bottom line from the very start.
Optimize Energy Efficient Design
Whether new construction or a renovation, every project has unique challenges that need to be solved during the design phase. MEP consultants develop energy modeling and system integration that is tested through virtual simulations. MEP engineers are then able to apply known, creative, and proven computer-tested solutions before construction begins. The result minimizes future energy costs while reducing current construction risks and costs.
K2D MEP consultants take an active role in finding highly effective and low-cost solutions across all disciplines:
MEP Services
Title 24 Compliance & Energy Analysis
Commissioning Services
Facilities System Design
LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Electrical design
Heating, A/C & Ventilation Design
Solar Design
Plumbing Design
Fire Sprinkler Design
Reduce Project Risk
New construction and renovations involve multiple, complex systems. Failing to fully incorporate existing systems or designing new systems in isolation causes delays and cost overruns during construction as well as results with inferior energy savings. Along with integrated designs, MEP consultants at K2D collaborate with all team members for fast turnaround solutions by improving communication and ensuring code compliance to avoid delays.
Improving Your Bottom Line
Everything above the bottom line affects your bottom line. Along with energy savings and lower operating costs that continue for decades, synergistic savings begin during construction by avoiding unnecessary labor and delays, cost-effective material selections, and by eliminating redundancies. An MEP consultant is the team focal that help owners achieve optimal building performance while minimizing startup costs.
As modern facilities grow in complexity, MEP coordination models compensate for added time and effort with highly dependable 3D clash-free designs. These enable better build schedules and budget projections.
HVAC
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning requirements of each building are looked at uniquely and in combination. The main purpose of an HVAC system is to maintain the correct indoor air temperature while also providing adequate ventilation and air filtration to deliver the best occupant comfort and indoor air quality. HVAC systems can consume a great deal of energy, so the choice and design of the HVAC system are very important. Custom system selection, design, and automation deliver the best energy conservation. Implementing environmentally-friendly practices for LEED certification assures decreased operational costs, higher lease prices, higher occupancy rates, and establishes confidence for third-party validation of environmentally responsible construction practices. Each of these increases’ asset value.
Lighting and Electrical
Indoor lighting accounts for more than 10% of all electricity usage in the United States. It can also waste a lot of energy. The layout and design of any electrical project makes all the difference in an electrical project. K2D MEP consultants use AutoCAD and REVIT in:
Design and Drafting of Lighting Systems
Design and Drafting of Power Systems
Design and Drafting of Power Distribution Systems
Design and Drafting of Fire Protection Systems
We are also at the forefront of the ever-changing and progressive solar industry. Our team of solar engineers has been collaborating with clients on solar energy solutions for decades. Sustainable solutions include solar thermal, solar electric, wind energy, and support utilities.
Plumbing
The plumbing design of any building is just as complex as the structural design. Sustainability and limiting waste require designing for longevity, functionality, and having efficiency in mind. It involves much more than tap water or a hot shower. A fully integrated facility considers:
Storm Water design
Sewer Waste and Vent Design
Domestic Hot and Cold-Water Distribution
Sprinkler Systems
Irrigation Systems
Other special water and waste systems
Fire and Safety
Fire and safety of the building are part of the integrated design. MEP consultants customize the right fire and plumbing solutions to meet specific building needs and code requirements. Inspection and maintenance plans ensure the fire suppression system remains in perfect working order.
Engineering and Design
Building Retrofit
BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Alarm, Detection, and Monitoring
Water Testing and Pipe Investigation
Service and Inspection
Fire Extinguishers
Improving sustainability through green building designs is about much more than being environmentally friendly and lowering energy costs. It is proven to boost corporate image, attract quality tenants, be responsive to employee needs, and positively impact the community.
The best way to achieve optimal building performance and sustainability is by working with the highly reputable professionals at K2D – to apply innovative solutions for mixed-use and retail development, grocery and retail stores, single-family, multi-family, and mixed-use developments, educational, science, and technology facilities, hospitality, office buildings, industrial, institutional, and much more. For further information and/or to schedule an appointment please contact K2D Consulting Engineers at 310.935.3773 for a free quote on your next project or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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TAKING THE WHOLE-SYSTEMS APPROACH TO BUILDING EFFICIENCY
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K2D Consulting Engineers are already sharing their expertise across the country’s western region by delivering outstanding services in Arizona, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, and California. The NRDC report answered the questions about if California is doing something right. It finds that while the entire US economy has become more energy-efficient, “California reduced its use of fossil fuels per unit of economic output by 70 percent. For the other 49 states collectively, the reduction was only 60 percent.” At first glance, that difference of ten percent might not sound like much, but the total impact is enormous. Accumulatively, that ten percent amounts to “as much as the tailpipe emissions of all US passenger vehicles that year.” (The year is 2016; the last year comprehensive statistics were available.)
Using Existing and Developing Technology before Building or Renovating a Structure
By simulating the energy use of a building, we forecast energy consumption, utility bills, and life cycle costs of various energy-related items such as air conditioning, lights, water, and whole-system efficiency. Most importantly, you can evaluate potential compliance with energy requirements for specific envelope types.
Energy efficiency is about synergy. The highest performance comes from buildings that operate as whole systems rather than trying to squeeze efficiency out of smaller spaces. Examples are closed loop and recovery systems that radically lowers waste from one system by converting its energy source to another. Without even considering environmental benefits, recovery systems save financially on building costs and operations. An added benefit is that prospective tenants are drawn to ecological technology and savings, and better utilization of available space.
At K2D, we are fully aware and involved with the risk reduction, cost control, and time savings faced by owners and developers of complex construction projects. Early engagement with MEP consultants is a particularly effective way to achieve your goals. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary style brings diverse technical expertise to your specific project. Regardless of size or complexity, we bring one essential constant to every project: the personal touch that your project deserves. As your go-to MEP consultants, K2D is here to make your life easier by providing professional services to ensure your job is done right, on budget, and on time.
For further information or to schedule a consultation, please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.comto learn more.
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HOW MEP CONSULTANTS REDUCE YOUR COSTS
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Sustainability is here to stay. According to the U.S. Energy Administration (EIA), electricity accounts for 40% of the total energy consumption. For the commercial sector, electricity consumption is further broken down into HVAC systems at 35% of the total building energy, appliances (such as refrigerators, water heaters, and freezers) at 18%, and lighting at 11%, with the remaining shared among various other electricity uses. This results in tremendous leverage for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) technologies that include solar collectors, ventilation, heat recovery, and much more.
The impact of MEP consultants begins with the original concepts and designs that are cost effective for raw materials, labor, space, subsystem integration, all the way through construction, daily operations, and maintenance. The total synergistic leverage of MEP consultants is endless to achieve a holistic system for cost control and human comfort.
Decreasing the Cost of MEP Subsystem Fabrication
There are many ways to simultaneously reduce the cost of MEP systems while maximizing performance. The use of prefabricated and modular systems can be an important beginning step in several ways. First, these systems are manufactured under controlled conditions using proven processes to attain higher quality than might be possible with on-site construction.
Modular systems make it possible for MEP consultants to simultaneously work with integrated systems to detect and eliminate possible conflicts between components using the most up-to-date computer technology such as cloud-based file sharing. The modular method also makes on-site construction faster to reduce construction time and costs.
Optimize the Layout of Installations
Seamless flow throughout the project optimizes efficiencies. Prefab is a cost-cutter but only the beginning of full optimization. Another important aspect is the total building space required for MEP systems. Not only will less building space save money, but removing as many designed feet of conduit, plumbing, and ventilation reduces cost for material, skilled labor, and ongoing maintenance. Fewer linear feet of material also lower operating costs when heat and/or cooling loss is reduced.
MEP consultants at K2Ddevelop a comprehensive plan that is essential to avoiding costly corrections or workarounds that often result when incomplete design data is released bit by bit.A lack of adequate preparation will make a project more costly. Some avoidable costs can be difficult to calculate and quantify. For instance, workarounds and change orders cause scheduling conflicts for skilled labor. This results in combinations of idle time, paying overtime, and downtime due to skilled labor shortages. A fully comprehensive plan can easily make the difference between accomplishing the most affordable project or paying cost overruns.
At K2D, we are fully aware and involved with the risk reduction, cost control, and time savings faced by owners and developers of complex construction projects. Early engagement with MEP consultants is a particularly effective way to achieve your goals. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary style brings diverse technical expertise to your specific project. Regardless of size or complexity, we bring one key constant to every project: the personal touch that your project deserves. As your go to MEP consultants, K2D is here to make your life easier by providing professional services to make sure your job is done right, on budget, and on time.
For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MEP CONSULTANTS
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Whether your project is big or small, the key element to your success is working with reputable MEP consultants focused on collaborating with your team and bringing innovative solutions. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system designs encompass multiple specialized engineering professions where cross-functional and cross-team collaboration is essential. K2DConsulting Engineers bring the design and analysis work together for seamless and reliable system integration. When it comes to California’s Title 24 requirements matching your project requirements, every one of these specialized engineering fields must work in harmony:
Title 24 Compliance &Energy Analysis
MEP Services
Commissioning Services
Facilities System Design
LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Electrical design
Heating, A/C & Ventilation Design
Solar Design
Plumbing Design
Fire Sprinkler Design
K2D Consulting Engineers’ knowledge and experience implementing cutting-edge technology with cost-effective principles allows the opportunity to offer services for both new and existing facility expansion/modification. This includes legacy system upgrades and new system designs.
Checklist for Choosing the Right MEP Company
Quality management process. At K2D we have a cutting-edge quality assurance process. For the end-user, our process provides tailored training procedures and operating manuals, and preventive and predictive maintenance plans. All commission services delivered by us are in accordance with LEED and based on ASHRAE Guidelines.
Request an inspection. Whether it is a site for a new facility or an existing facility undergoing renovation/expansion, projects are well served with an inspection before design or construction begins. Even if ‘as built’ documents are available, inaccuracies happen.
Portfolio review. Our depth of expertise is demonstrated by numerous endorsements from clients as well as awards of excellence from the industry. Portfolio
Budget and schedule.K2D consistently demonstrates the ability to meet project schedules and budgets with a keen eye towards collaboration and innovation.
Full line of MEP consulting services. We provide services to a wide cross-section of industries and single-family projects that include health care, aviation, energy services, Title 24 reporting, commissioning, LEED, educational facilities, science and technology, as well as multi-family and mixed-use developments. At K2D, there is no status quo. We approach every project with fresh perspective and enthusiasm, the highest level of expertise and a deep service commitment to providing solutions that accommodate each client’s unique needs.
Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary style brings diverse technical expertise to your specific project. Regardless of size or complexity, we bring one key constant to every project: the personal touch that your project deserves. As your go to MEP consultants, K2D is here to make your life easier by providing professional services to make sure your job is done right, on budget, and on time.
For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact K2D at 310.935.3773or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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CALIFORNIA TITLE 24 COMPLIANCE FOR REMODELS AND ADDITIONS
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All California businesses and homeowners with renovation plans need to be familiar with Title 24 compliance. The regulations are updated every three years with the most recent in 2019 that took effect in 2020. All new construction is covered as well as additions and renovations of existing spaces. Repairs of existing components, equipment, and systems are generally exempt from updated compliance.
Title 24 refers to renovations as alterations and it distinguishes such from repairs. The exact definitions vary significantly depending on the systems affected (for example roofs, or heating and cooling systems). The most general definition is that repairs shall not increase the preexisting energy consumption of the repaired component, system, or equipment.
If the use of a space or the occupancy changes it will be an alteration. For instance, converting an enclosed porch into a living space changes the use. This would be considered an addition that must meet current Title 24 compliance.
Alterations generally involve changes to the building envelop or changing equipment (including different components and entire systems). Examples of changes to the building envelope include installing new windows or adding insulation. These types of changes require Title 24 compliance. A system change that requires compliance certification would be replacing a water heater with an on-demand or other hot water system.
Repairs are limited to fixing something that has broken. An existing furnace system for example can be repaired as long as it is not replaced. Replacing the entire furnace or even major components must be Title 24 compliant.
Commercial Alterations
Title 24 energy compliance is necessary for any new installations or retrofits in existing buildings. Previously compliant buildings do not have to upgrade as long as alterations are not made. However, if you choose to renovate, your new systems must meet Title 24 standards.
There are many benefits from energy efficiency. It will reduce energy costs and improve comfort for your occupants. Alterations typically improve aesthetic appeal. Broader benefits are improved upon the dependability of the electrical power grid and reducing environmental impacts. Individual businesses and all of us benefit from clean air, water, and a livable climate.
For further information or to schedule a consultation with our leading MEP team please contact the professionals at K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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California, the Green New Deal, and Title 24 Compliance
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Title 24 compliance is also well-known as CALGreen. In California, the spirit of the Green New Deal has been alive for many years. Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti, described his 2019 decision to cancel plans for three new gas-fired power plants as “the Green New Deal, not in concept, not in the future, but now.”
Helping Build a Greener Tomorrow, Today
CALGreen is documented in Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations. The primary goal is to address building construction in these five areas:
Planning and design
Energy efficiency
Water efficiency and conservation
Material conservation and resource efficiency
Environmental quality
Title 24 compliance is required for all new construction and modifications (including retail, manufacturing, and other commercial uses). Part 11 explains requirements for newly constructed residential structures, as well as additions and alterations to existing residential buildings:
Hotels, motels, lodging houses
Apartment houses, condominiums
One and two-family dwellings, townhouses, factory-built housing
Dormitories, shelters for homeless persons, congregate residences, employee housing
Other types of dwellings containing sleeping accommodations with or without common toilets or cooking facilities
If you have concerns or questions about Title 24 compliance, we have solutions for builders, designers, architects, and homeowners.
California Title 24 Compliance is More Energy-Efficient Than Other States
A 2019 Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report determined that if the rest of the nation had made energy efficiency improvements as quickly as California has between 1975 and 2016, US greenhouse gases would be almost 25 percent lower today. Importantly, Title 24 compliance has NOT come at the expense of economic growth. Instead, it’s been a huge factor in California’s economic boom. Over the past 40 years, the population and economy have grown faster than anywhere else in the US.
California’s commitment to reaching 100 percent clean energy by 2045 inspired the Green New Deal. Without an official federal policy, many local governments and even institutions have started stepping up. Some promote the slogan “Green New Deal” and others are more subtle about what they call it. Every bit counts towards the Green New Deal’s goal of “meeting 100[%] of the power demand in the United States through clean, renewable, and zero-emission energy sources.” EQ Research tracts all 50 states progress for anticipated, proposed, and enacted 100% clean or renewable electricity targets. At least 20 states have adopted or are considering related targets and 100 cities have done so.
K2D is not about nibbling at the edges when it comes to Title 24 compliance. Our approach is comprehensive, from which have shown that system-mapping identifies the system’s greatest available leverage. What our approach brings is insightful participation, skilled facilitation, and forward thinking. Full system thinking flows across:
Title 24 Compliance & Energy Analysis
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Services
Commissioning Services
Facilities System Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Solar Engineering and Design Services
K2D MEP consultant services are ready to handle any new construction, renovation, infrastructure, assessment, and/or technical study project that you have. For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact K2D at 310.935.3773 or visit www.K2D.com to learn more.
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