As the built environment accelerates towards net zero, the role of building services engineering has never been more critical. A new article from Kevin King and Simon Green of CHPK Services Engineering and Green Building Design explores how Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems are fundamental to bridging the gap between design ambition and operational reality.

The article highlights the importance of taking a whole-system approach to MEP, where performance, efficiency and long-term value are considered from the outset. It reinforces a growing industry shift away from siloed design thinking towards fully integrated, data-informed solutions that support both carbon reduction and building performance.

Drawing on industry experience, Simon and Kevin also examine the need to align engineering strategies such as electrification, intelligent controls and fabric-first design with commercial outcomes, ensuring buildings are not only low carbon by design, but efficient, resilient and cost-effective in operation.

Read the full article here.