MEP engineering services

One coordinated engineering strategy for the whole building.

Emplan combines mechanical, electrical, plumbing, public-health, fire and digital coordination services into one integrated scope.

Original conceptual graphic of coordinated MEP and fire systems within a fictional building
Original Emplan conceptual engineering graphic.

MEP consultants in Kenya

What makes Emplan relevant to your project?

Emplan Limited is an independent MEP and building-services engineering consultancy based in Nairobi. Since 2015, our registered professional engineers have supported developers, architects, institutions and project teams with coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, public-health, fire, BIM, sustainability and construction-stage engineering across Kenya and East Africa.

195
Projects delivered across diverse building sectors
KES 130B+
Development value supported through engineering work
2015
Established in Nairobi with local and international experience
LEED & EDGE
Experience on Platinum, Advanced and certified projects

Our integrated approach

Every discipline considered together.

Building systems do not operate in isolation. We develop each discipline around the architecture, structure, operations, budget, programme and performance goals of the project.

By coordinating the full MEP scope within one engineering process, we resolve interfaces earlier, improve constructability and protect design intent through procurement, installation, testing and handover.

Our work combines internationally recognised engineering principles with practical knowledge of East African climate, utilities, products, contractors and operating conditions.

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Mechanical engineering

Climate-control, thermal-energy and mechanical systems designed for comfort, efficiency, safety and dependable operation.

  • HVAC and indoor-air-quality systems
  • Chilled-water systems
  • Thermal-energy storage
  • Steam and hot-water systems
  • Centralised LPG systems
  • Kitchen and specialist ventilation
  • Building automation and controls
  • Mechanical retrofits and upgrades
  • Energy optimisation
  • Testing and commissioning support
02

Electrical engineering

Safe, resilient power and digital infrastructure coordinated around the building's operating priorities and future demand.

  • Power distribution
  • Electrical load analysis
  • Lighting and controls
  • Backup power and generators
  • UPS and critical-power systems
  • Renewable-energy integration
  • Earthing and lightning protection
  • Fire detection and alarm
  • Security and access control
  • Data and communication networks
  • Energy management and metering
  • Electrical safety audits
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Plumbing & public health engineering

Reliable water, sanitation and drainage systems designed for regional conditions, water efficiency and long-term maintainability.

  • Potable-water supply and distribution
  • Sanitary plumbing
  • Wastewater and sewerage
  • Stormwater management
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Greywater recycling
  • Hot-water generation and distribution
  • Pump and piping systems
  • Backflow prevention
  • Water-saving technologies
  • Maintenance upgrades and rehabilitation
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Fire, BIM & multidisciplinary coordination

Life-safety systems and model-led coordination that resolve technical interfaces before they become construction problems.

  • Fire-protection systems
  • Hydraulic sprinkler calculations
  • Wet-riser and hose-reel systems
  • Specialist fire suppression
  • Smoke-control interfaces
  • Revit MEP model development
  • 2D-to-3D model conversion
  • Federated BIM coordination
  • Clash detection and reporting
  • Plantroom and service-route coordination
  • Coordinated construction documentation
  • As-built and handover models

Fully integrated

Coordinated from strategy to operation.

Clear design responsibility

One coordinated technical approach across the core building-services disciplines.

Resolved interfaces

BIM-enabled coordination with architecture, structure, specialists and construction requirements.

Lifecycle performance

Decisions informed by efficiency, resilience, maintainability, safety and operational value.

Delivery continuity

Technical support through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

Ready to start your project?

Talk to our integrated MEP engineering team.

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Nairobi · Kenya & East Africa