Existing conditions and loads
Review the intended use, available services, equipment, occupancy and constraints that affect system design.
Building systems engineering.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing design organized around the building, its use and the permit path.
Discuss this service
Building systems share space, capacity and code requirements.
Equipment, distribution routes, structure, room layouts and service capacity affect one another.
Kernel defines the required disciplines and coordinates their drawings so the submission and construction team receive one consistent direction.
Selected projects.
Examples of the conditions, design decisions and field reviews involved in this service.
How this service works.
The review, calculations, drawings and field support included depend on the building and the agreed scope.
Discipline design
Complete the calculations, layouts, selections and schedules required for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing scope.
Coordinated drawings
Resolve routes, equipment locations, structural interfaces and architectural clearances before issue.
Permit and field support
Provide permit information, respond to review comments and clarify design intent during construction when included.
Services and project types.
Mechanical engineering
- Heating and cooling
- Ventilation and exhaust
- Equipment and distribution layouts
- Commercial kitchen systems
Electrical engineering
- Service and load review
- Power and lighting
- Panels and equipment connections
- Emergency and life-safety coordination
Plumbing engineering
- Water distribution
- Sanitary and vent systems
- Fixtures and equipment
- Water heating and commercial kitchen services
Specific service guides.
Choose the project type closest to your work for a detailed explanation of engineering, deliverables, permit considerations and FAQs.
Define the systems before they compete for the same space.
Tell us the building use, proposed work and permit status. We will confirm which disciplines and drawings are required.
Send project detailsBuilding systems FAQs
Answers about scope, deliverables, coordination and what to send before the work begins.
What are building systems?
Building systems include heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical power and lighting, water, sanitary drainage, venting and the equipment and controls that make a building usable.
Why coordinate mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings?
The systems share rooms, ceilings, shafts, roof space, service capacity and structural openings. Coordination reduces conflicting equipment locations, routes and permit information.
Does every project need all three disciplines?
No. The proposed use, equipment, fixture changes, service capacity and municipal requirements determine which disciplines are needed. Kernel confirms the required scope before design begins.
Can Kernel review existing building capacity?
Yes, within a defined scope and based on accessible equipment, records and information supplied by utilities, owners or other parties. Further testing or specialist work may be required where records are incomplete.
What should I send for a building-systems quote?
Send the address, building use, floor plans, proposed equipment or fixture changes, available base-building drawings and any permit comments already received.