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Brunet, M, Motamedi, A, Guénette, L and Forgues, D (2019) Analysis of BIM use for asset management in three public organizations in Québec, Canada. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 153–67.

Che Ibrahim, C K I, Mohamad Sabri, N A, Belayutham, S and Mahamadu, A (2019) Exploring behavioural factors for information sharing in BIM projects in the Malaysian construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 15–28.

Duryan, M and Smyth, H (2019) Service design and knowledge management in the construction supply chain for an infrastructure programme. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 118–37.

Fuentes, M E (2019) Co-creation and co-destruction of experiential value: a service perspective in projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 100–17.

Hassanain, M A, Aljuhani, M, Sanni-Anibire, M O and Abdallah, A (2019) Interdisciplinary design checklists for mechanical, electrical and plumbing coordination in building projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 29–43.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Design; Coordination; Checklist; Building projects; MEP; Facility performance;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-01-2018-0009
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to develop and assess interdisciplinary design checklists for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems’ coordination, for building projects, in Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach Relevant documents were acquired including: heating, ventilation and air conditioning schedules; ductwork and chilled water pipes layout; and technical queries, among others, from residential and school projects. Next, factors influencing MEP systems’ coordination were extracted, and verified to ensure clarity and validity. They were formulated into design checklist items for MEP systems. Finally, the checklist items were assessed through a questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale of importance. Respondents were comprised of mechanical, architectural, construction, electrical engineers, design coordinators and quality assurance managers. Data were then analyzed using the relative importance index. Findings This study presents 63 design checklist items. The items for each discipline were grouped under four categories, highlighting specific considerations. The findings revealed that careful consideration and communication between the mechanical, structural and architectural design teams was paramount in achieving proper mechanical coordination. Furthermore, it was found that constant communication between the electrical and the other design teams was necessary, to avoid electrical design conflicts. Finally, fire safety consideration was found to be most important in plumbing systems’ coordination. Originality/value The checklists for facilitating the MEP coordination process in building projects aim at minimizing waste in resources and enhancing the overall quality and productivity. In the absence of existing checklists, this paper provides a practical benefit to design professionals to alert them to devote more effort to the dominant category of checklist items.

Kannimuthu, M, Raphael, B, Palaneeswaran, E and Kuppuswamy, A (2019) Optimizing time, cost and quality in multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 44–63.

Lim, T, Porras-Alvarado, J D and Zhang, Z (2019) Pricing of highway infrastructure for transportation asset management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 64–79.

Murphy, M and Eadie, R (2019) Socially responsible procurement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 138–52.

Smyth, H, Duryan, M and Kusuma, I (2019) Service design for marketing in construction. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 87–99.

Zhou, H and Rezazadeh Azar, E (2019) BIM-based energy consumption assessment of the on-site construction of building structural systems. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(01), 2–14.