MEP Design Sequencing Manual
The exact design workflow your
Senior Engineer never had the time to write down.
The design sequence is governed by physics, not by postcode.
MEP SYSTEMS DESIGN SEQUENCE PLAYBOOK — $147 ONE-TIME
A 26-chapter, step-by-step calculation and coordination blueprint covering HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting. Built specifically for site engineers pivoting to design, and junior designers looking to eliminate calculation loops and design revisions.
One purchase · Instant PDF download · Lifetime updates to Version 2.
No academic formulas. Just pure, chronological execution logic from a 20-year project veteran.
Launch price — moves to $197 after first 50 purchases.
WHAT'S INSIDE
THE MECHANICAL TRILOGY. THREE DISCIPLINES, ZERO TEXTBOOK THEORY.
01 - Chronological Design Workflows (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting). 26 specialized chapters mapped out in the exact sequence a project moves through a design office. From fan static pressure and chilled water piping logic to drainage vent stacks and sprinkler hydraulics. Every chapter functions as on-the-job engineering field notes detailing sizing logic, component selection, and cross-trade coordination checkpoints.
02 - Integrated International Code Mapping (Supplement A). Stop context-switching between your project files and heavy code volumes. Every single chapter is directly cross-referenced with exact ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, and ISO clauses. The relevant regulatory baseline is pre-located and contextualized right alongside the calculation step.
03 - 15 Field-Verified A3 Engineering Schematics (Supplement B). Get 15 full-sized A3 technical illustrations. Use them to instantly audit your layouts, run client briefings, or onboard new drafting teams before they touch a CAD file.
WHY THIS IS UNLIKE ANY MEP REFERENCE IN EXISTENCE
BECAUSE CODES SPECIFY THE RULE, BUT THEY NEVER TEACH YOU THE SEQUENCE.
Most MEP references are either rigid code books (prescriptive but missing workflow context) or university textbooks (heavily academic and disconnected from project deadlines).
Neither tool tells you what critical parameters to lock down before you size a chilled water pump, or how to sequence a stairwell pressurization calculation against the ventilation layout you just drafted.
This playbook bridges that exact gap. It legalizes and documents the implicit mental checkpoints that senior engineering directors apply during QA/QC reviews.
The Ultimate Software & AI Sanity CheckWhether you use specialized software like HAP, Carrier, or LLMs to draft specifications, you need an independent validation framework. This manual acts as your logical anchor, allowing you to instantly spot abnormal software outputs or create ironclad design review checklists.
Built for Site Engineers & Accelerating DesignersIf you are transitioning from the field to the consultant office, or carrying more design responsibility than you feel formally prepared for, this manual eliminates the trial-and-error phase. It installs 20 years of real-world project infrastructure directly into your daily engineering workflow.
SYSTEMS FULLY COVERED
HVAC SYSTEMS. |Fan coil units|Chilled water piping & pumps|Expansion tanks|Fan static pressure|Ventilation & exhaust|Diffusers & grilles|Air outlet selection|Linear slot diffusers|Plenum boxes|Stairwell pressurisation|Duct traverse measurement|
PLUMBING SYSTEMS. |Water supply demand|Booster pumps|Hot water heater sizing|Recirculation systems|Drainage & vent stacks|Storm & Sanitary|LPG tank sizing|
FIRE SUPPRESSION. |Sprinkler hydraulics|FM200 clean agent|Foam fire suppression|
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is this an engineering textbook or a design software application?
Neither. It is an operational PDF manual structured exactly like an elite senior engineer's private project journal. It is highly visual, workflow-oriented, and formatted for rapid, on-the-job lookups when you are actively drafting a project.
Does this version cover Electrical Engineering (EE) systems?
No. This volume focuses exclusively and deeply on the Mechanical disciplines (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting) to ensure maximum depth. By purchasing this version today, you automatically lock in an exclusive discount on the upcoming Version 2 expansion that will introduce electrical systems.
I have worked primarily on-site. Is this manual built for me?
Yes, explicitly. This playbook was drafted to help site engineers master the mechanics of design-office workflows. The terminology avoids theoretical jargon, focusing instead on practical construction constraints, equipment installation clearances, and physical coordination realities.
The manual references GCC and international standards — does it apply to my market if I work to ASHRAE, CIBSE, or local codes?
Yes — because the design sequence is governed by engineering logic, not by which code you work under. You cannot size ductwork before you calculate airflow. You cannot calculate airflow before you establish cooling loads. You cannot coordinate MEP before equipment is selected. That sequence is identical whether you are designing in Houston under ASHRAE, in London under CIBSE, or in Dubai under BS standards. What differs between codes is the specific calculation method and threshold values at each step — not the order in which engineering decisions must be made. The manual covers the sequence and the decision logic. Your local code gives you the numbers to put into that sequence.
The design sequence is governed by physics, not by postcode.
$147
Manual — 26 chapters
Supplement A — standards reference
Supplement B — 15 A3 technical diagrams
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Launch price — moves to $197 after first 50 purchases.
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DEVELOPED BY
Elie Jabbour | MEP Workflow Architecture & Acquisition Analyst | Creator of the MEP Sequencing Playbook & AI-Ready M&A Evaluation Toolkit | 20 Years of International Project Experience across Building Services, Oil and Gas, and Water Treatment — Designing and Specifying to ASHRAE, CIBSE, SMACNA, NFPA, and BS standards across GCC, European, and North American Projects.