How Are Engineering Companies In The UAE Contributing To Green Construction?
The UAE has an up-and-coming MEP market. The apparent reason behind this is that it is just not possible to build an infrastructure without mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. A boost in efficiency is all that is required to spark the growth and evolution of the local MEP sector.
As of now, nearly all of the cities in the UAE have implemented green building codes and regulations. Ever since, engineering companies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and other major cities, have been actively contributing to local green construction and sustainability targets.
Now that engineering companies are adhering to green codes and regulations, they now aim to:
Help build infrastructures that utilize energy, material and water resources as efficiently as possible
Help ensure that a building has minimal impact on health and environment through its lifecycle
Help improve the design and construction process of an infrastructure, as well as its ongoing operations and maintenance, to achieve all of the above
What Role Does MEP Systems Play In Green Building Standards?
MEP systems are indeed a part of the green construction supply chain. However, considering how impressively the green construction industry has been developing in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East, acquiring the right green construction materials and products equally important.
Hence, the entire construction supply chain needs to be far more efficient than it currently is to be able to achieve green building standards. The ultimate goal is the same for everyone involved, so architects, builders, designers and engineers must all work cohesively towards achieving it. While the practices and technologies employed for a building inevitably need to be efficient, green construction materials, products and services must also be adequately integrated into its overall design.
According to an estimate based on data from the six GCC countries, a building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are the source of nearly 70% of its energy consumption. Thus, HVAC and other MEP systems play a tremendous role in determining whether a building is green or not, and are vital to ensure that a building is energy efficient. Engineering companies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and other cities, ensure the diligent integration of these systems at a building’s design stage.
Additionally, an engineering company can help:
Effectively collaborate and communicate with all project participants involved throughout the construction process
Execute a green construction supply chain
Provide insight into the new developments in green constructions materials and products, and MEP systems
Conclusion
Achieving green building standards starts from the very beginning, i.e. the design stage of an infrastructure. Engineering companies, especially those that provide consultancy services, can help builders and developers strive for not only constructing sustainable buildings but also implementing a sustainable construction process.