Typical appointments
- MEP options need rapid comparison
- A project budget needs clear MEP input
- Value engineering requires technical review
- Change impact needs clear review points
Services
Cost planning and option appraisal
MEP cost inputs, option comparison and lifecycle observations
Service scope
Cost planning and option appraisal systems
MEP-specific cost inputs are prepared early to support option selection, value engineering and cost-risk control.
Typical focus
- MEP budget inputs, quantities and assumptions
- Plant, distribution and option comparison
- Lifecycle, replacement and operation-cost observations
- Value-engineering, change-control and procurement support
Deliverables
- MEP cost-plan inputs and cost-impact notes
- Option comparison and exclusions register
- Lifecycle observations and risk allowances
- Recommendations for design decisions or tender review
Key compliance context
- Scope aligned with applicable Building Regulations and standards
- Clear assumptions, exclusions and responsibility boundaries
- Project procurement and cost-reporting requirements
Service boundaryMEPX provides MEP cost advice and does not replace the appointed project quantity surveyor.
When it is needed
Project applications
Information to start
- Defined options and assumptions
- Programme, procurement and phasing
- Quantities and cost data
- Operational and lifecycle targets
Project stages
- Option definition
- Technical comparison
- MEP cost input
- Change review
Common questions
Scope notes
Do you replace the quantity surveyor?
No. MEPX provides MEP-specific cost inputs. Procurement cost accounting remains with the appointed quantity surveyor.
Are lifecycle costs covered?
Yes. Capital, maintenance and resilience consequences are included in comparisons.