Good, Bad and Ugly
Here are some examples of MEP installations and issues you will find in the field. Some Good, some Bad, and some plain Ugly. The root causes can be corrected through good design planning and installation inspections. Identifying issues at turnover often leaves you to accept less than intended being in a bad situation.
As your representative my goal is to identify and correct the Bad and Uglies through cross-referenced drawing reviews, detailed site inspections, and thorough commissioning and punch lists before turnover.
All your projects deserve to be in the Good showcase.
Good planning and installation
Bad servicability - None
Ugly results from operating equipment during construction without filters
Bad sensor placement
Ugly condensate drain routing
Bad choice of equipment locations
Good installation and layout
Bad installation; exhaust fan missing
Good visibility, Bad material labeling
Bad solution on light placement
Bad location for a cleanout
Bad layout of HVAC before framing
Bad weather planning - Ugly hail damage
Bad transportation and handling
Bad recognition of which end is up
Good place to hide, Bad idea though
Bad service clearance
Good craftsmenship
Bad protection during installation
Bad and Ugly equipment label
Bad connection of outside air duct
Bad installation using two curb adapters
Bad calculation of exhaust temperatures
Bad understanding of overflow drain design
Ugly heating oil burning boiler
Bad installation of equipment support
Another bad design for roof drains
Bad coordination of duct route and access door