MEP coordination

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

• What does "MEP coordination" include exactly?+

  Coordinating mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing layouts between the trade engineers and the architectural set so nothing collides on site. We mark conflicts (a duct routed through a beam, a plumbing chase too small for the riser, a panel feeder that needs a new circuit), issue RFIs to the relevant trade, and incorporate resolved decisions into the architectural drawings.

• Do you do MEP design from scratch, or only coordinate?+

  Both, depending on the project. Small commercial TI: we produce permit-set MEP layouts ourselves with our partner stamped MEP engineer reviewing. Larger commercial / multifamily: each MEP trade is its own design firm; we coordinate their drawings, not produce them.

• Can you join my project's coordination meetings?+

  Yes — typically a weekly 30-minute call during the active coordination phase. Included in the fee for projects we're producing the architectural set on; itemized on the quote for coordination-only engagements.

• Do you stamp drawings?+

  We are a drafting studio, not a licensed architecture or engineering firm. For projects that need a stamp, we partner with licensed architects and engineers in your state and route the drawings through them. The cost of the stamp is itemized separately on your quote so there are no surprises.

• Do you submit permits on my behalf?+

  Yes — for an itemized fee, we file the permit package directly with the AHJ, handle correction cycles, and shepherd the set through to issuance. Or you can take the stamped set and submit it yourself. Your call; either way, the drawing scope is the same.

• What is your revision policy?+

  Every fixed-fee quote includes two rounds of revisions before construction documents are finalized. AHJ corrections (changes the city asks for after submittal) are bundled in — we don't charge extra for plan-check responses. Substantive scope changes after CD freeze are quoted separately at the hourly rate.

• Can you work with my existing GC, engineer, or interior designer?+

  Yes — most of our projects come in this way. We routinely coordinate with general contractors, structural / MEP engineers, kitchen designers, and interior designers your team has already retained. We work in their CAD format, attend their coordination meetings, and produce drawings that bid cleanly against their scope.

• How fast can you turn around a set?+

  Typical permit-set turnaround is 2–5 weeks from a complete brief; complex commercial TI or multifamily can stretch to 8–12 weeks. We commit to dates in writing on the quote and hold them — late-delivery credits are part of the contract.

• What languages do you work in?+

  English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Drafters in all three on staff. We can issue drawing sets bilingually if your trade contractors prefer Spanish — useful in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Texas markets.