Free Basis of Design pack → meptoday.com/starter-packs Two engineers. Same qualification, same software — sometimes even the same Excel file. One stays a calculator for their whole career. The other becomes the person who makes the decisions and helps the company grow. The difference has almost nothing to do with the maths. In this first episode, Mohamad Tabatabaee - Chartered MEP Consultant with…
In this episode of MEP Today, I discuss some of the industry feedback and practical concerns around the TS1 draft version for heat networks. The discussion covers localisation of data, operational behaviour, document hierarchy, thermal storage, manufacturer concerns and how changing occupancy patterns - particularly after COVID and hybrid working — may impact hot water and heating demand…
This episode explains how defining the Basis of Design early helps avoid major BCW and DHW sizing issues. Learn about diversity factors, flow rate methods, and the codes that shape reliable hot and cold water system design.
In this MEP Today episode, we break down DW 172: Commercial Kitchen Ventilation — the key standard for designing safe and efficient systems. Learn about airflow, hood design, filtration, and compliance tips for high-performance
Early clarity on BOD Ventilation sets the foundation for every successful project. In this episode, we discuss how updated BCO 2023 and CIBSE Guide A guidance is reshaping design practice — from realistic occupancy assumptions to measurable IAQ targets. Better decisions at the concept stage mean fewer changes, healthier spaces, and verified performance.