Premium Burger Restaurant MEP Design & BIM Coordination

Project Overview

Project Name: Premium Burger Restaurant

Location: Washington, USA

Project Size: 12,000 sq. ft.

Project Type: Full-service premium burger restaurant with dine-in area, commercial kitchen, storage, and customer amenities

Duration: 3 Weeks

Team Deployed:

• 1 Mechanical Engineer
• 2 Electrical Engineers
• 1 Plumbing Engineer

The project required complete Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design along with BIM modeling for a high-end restaurant focused on delivering seamless customer experience, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Client Challenge

High-performance commercial kitchens demand precise coordination of power, ventilation, plumbing, and exhaust systems within constrained ceiling and service spaces.

Key challenges included:

• Multiple utility connections for kitchen equipment (power, water, drainage, exhaust)
• Tight ceiling and service zones for routing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Strict health, safety, and code compliance requirements
• Need for clash-free documentation to avoid on-site rework

The client required a fully coordinated BIM-based solution that reduced installation risk and improved construction efficiency.

Scope of Services

Mechanical (HVAC)

• Heat load calculations using industry-standard methodologies
• HVAC system design for dining areas, kitchen, and service zones
• Dedicated kitchen exhaust and makeup air systems
• Ventilation design aligned with health and safety standards
• Equipment selection (AHUs, exhaust fans, ventilation units)
• Detailed duct routing and HVAC layout modeling

Electrical Systems

• Electrical load calculations for kitchen equipment, lighting, HVAC, and operational loads
• Power distribution design (panels, feeders, branch circuits)
• Dedicated provisions for high-load kitchen equipment (grills, fryers, refrigeration units)
• Panel schedules and single-line diagrams
• Electrical routing and BIM coordination modeling

Plumbing Systems

• Domestic cold and hot water system design
• Sanitary drainage and grease waste system design
• Water supply connections for kitchen equipment and restrooms
• Drainage and vent system modeling
• Coordination with architectural and structural elements

BIM Modeling & Coordination Approach

A BIM-centric workflow ensured full interdisciplinary coordination before construction.

Utility Coordination for Commercial Kitchen:

• Detailed modeling of each equipment connection (power, water, drain, exhaust)
• Integrated routing to avoid system clashes
• Optimized layout to ensure service accessibility and maintenance efficiency

Ceiling & Service Space Optimization:

• BIM-based clash detection
• Spatial optimization of ductwork, cable trays, and plumbing lines
• Installation-ready coordinated models delivered to the contractor

Deliverables

• Coordinated HVAC design drawings and BIM models
• Heat load calculation reports
• Electrical load calculations and power distribution documentation
• Lighting layouts and fixture schedules
• Plumbing water supply and sanitary layout drawings

Value Delivered

• Optimized HVAC and electrical performance for high-demand kitchen operations
• Reduced construction risk through coordinated BIM modeling
• Improved installation efficiency with clash-free documentation
• Compliance with applicable codes and safety standards
• Enhanced customer comfort and operational reliability

Client Testimonial

“eLogicTech delivered a fully coordinated MEP model within a tight 3-week schedule. Their attention to detail in coordinating kitchen utilities, exhaust systems, and power distribution significantly reduced installation risk.

The BIM coordination helped avoid field conflicts and improved construction readiness. Communication was consistent, and the deliverables were clear, structured, and construction-ready.”