MEP

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing — the three trades that handle the building's systems.

MEP is shorthand for the building systems trades — HVAC and ductwork (mechanical), wiring and panels (electrical), water supply and drains (plumbing). On commercial projects, MEP coordination is its own job because these systems share ceilings and walls and have to be sequenced carefully.

Related

• RFI (Request for Information) — A formal written question from the contractor to the architect or owner, asking for clarification on plans, specs, or scope.
• Plumbing CRM software — How FieldKrew handles this for plumbing businesses
• Square (Roofing) — A unit of roof measurement equal to 100 square feet — the standard way roofers measure, quote, and order materials.
• Pitch (Roofing) — The slope of a roof, expressed as rise over run — e.g. 6:12 means 6 inches of rise per 12 inches of horizontal run.
• Waste Factor — The percentage of extra material added to an order to account for cuts, valleys, hips, and mistakes during install.
• GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) — An outlet or breaker that shuts off power within milliseconds when it detects a ground fault — required in wet areas by code.