Think of CoreX Engineers LLC as the MEP design team you wish you had down the hall. We deliver complete, coordinated, and code-compliant HVAC, electrical, and plumbing construction documents to consulting firms, architects, and developers nationwide — on every project, on every deadline.
Who We Work With
Built for Your Side of the Project
We plug into your process — whether you hold the seal, the design, or the build. Work with us white-label or as outsourced MEP capacity.
For MEP Consulting Firms
Overflow or full-scope production that runs as a true extension of your team — to your templates, title blocks, and CAD standards. You keep the client and the seal; we carry the production load, hold your QA line, and hit every milestone.
For Architects
MEP that keeps your schedule instead of breaking it. We coordinate around your drawings, flag conflicts before they reach the field, and hand back permit-ready sets that clear plan check clean — so the engineering reflects well on you.
For Contractors & Design-Builders
Engineering built for the field, not just the page — equipment that fits, cleanouts your crews can reach, trades coordinated so you’re not stopping to file RFIs. On design-build, you get sets built to install.
How We Operate
Standing Tall With Our Clients From Design Through Construction
A structured three-phase approach ensuring precision, accountability, and seamless delivery — from the first engineering session through construction support.
01
Pre-Design
The phase that makes everything else easy
Before engineering begins, clarity comes first. Our pre-design phase removes guesswork — aligning goals, surfacing coordination gaps, and setting a clear roadmap so every discipline moves forward with confidence and fewer surprises.
Architectural & consultant plan reviewExisting site condition review — Google Maps, aerial & site imageryAs-built & existing documentation reviewEarly identification of hidden conflicts & coordination risksIdentification of design gaps & missing criteriaProject kickoff & scope alignmentIdentifying project points of contact for seamless communication & coordinationCode, standards & jurisdiction compliance reviewConfirming the client’s preferred equipment vendorsFinalizing project submission dates with the client
◆ The CoreX Pre-Design AdvantageBecause we ask the right questions before design begins, many of our plans are approved on the very first submission — with far fewer construction-phase RFIs and minimal plan-check comments, saving weeks on your timeline.
02
Design
Designed with clarity, built on a strong foundation
With a clear roadmap in hand, our engineers take the technical lead — sizing every system, coordinating every trade, and producing permit-ready deliverables that meet code and quality standards while minimizing rework.
Load calculations, equipment sizing & final specificationsDetailed engineering across all in-scope MEP disciplinesEquipment layout and coordination across all tradesBIM/CAD modeling & system layout developmentUtility coordination and service planningThorough QA/QC review before every submissionEnergy code compliance documentation (COMcheck, Title 24, and jurisdiction-specific requirements)Clash detection & system conflict resolution
◆ The Design Outcome: Permit-Ready on the First SubmissionClean, coordinated, construction-ready documents — every calculation verified, every trade aligned, and the full set ready for permit submission.
03
Post-Design
Minimal RFIs, maximum support — zero surprises
Our commitment doesn’t end at submission. CoreX remains engaged through permit approvals, plan review comments, and construction-phase support — ensuring the design intent is realized on site without delays or costly surprises.
RFI responses and construction-phase technical supportEquipment submittal and shop drawing reviewPlan review responses and permit resubmissions
◆ The Post-Design Promise: With You Until OccupancyPermits in hand and construction supported through completion — with CoreX providing timely responses to RFIs and field questions through to the Certificate of Occupancy.
Industries We Serve
Delivering MEP Excellence Across Every Sector
From hospitals to high-rises, every building type has its own MEP demands — and we’ve engineered them all. Select your sector to see how we deliver.
Commercial & Office
Speed to permit, flexibility by design
Office and commercial work rewards efficiency: tenants change, layouts evolve, and energy codes tighten every cycle. We design MEP systems that clear plan check fast, operate economically, and absorb future tenant improvements without ripping out infrastructure. Whether it’s a ground-up core & shell or a fast-track TI, the documents are built for the schedule you actually have.
Ventilation (ASHRAE 62.1) and thermal comfort (ASHRAE 55) balanced with energy efficiencyElectrical spare capacity and pathways reserved for future build-outsADA-compliant restroom layouts and efficient core planningHigh-rise code triggers and shaft/return-air coordination flagged before they reshape the designCOMcheck documentation or California Title 24 compliance, as applicable, delivered with the permit set
MEP Focus Areas
HVACVAV, RTU, and VRF selection matched to building scale; ventilation per ASHRAE 62.1 with economizers and demand-control ventilation where required by code or beneficial for project performance; zoning planned around tenant churn.
ElectricalLighting power density (LPD) and automatic controls per ASHRAE 90.1/Title 24, tenant and house metering, panel schedules with documented spare capacity, and EV-ready infrastructure provisions.
PlumbingCore restroom design, fixture counts per IPC/UPC occupancy loads, right-sized domestic hot-water systems with recirculation, and coordinated condensate drainage and stormwater routing.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 & 62.1, NEC, IPC/UPC, California Title 24 where applicable.
No building type is reviewed harder than healthcare — pressure cascades, essential-power redundancy, and life safety are held to standards that don’t bend. We size ventilation to ASHRAE 170 and power to NEC 517 across every space type, reconcile imaging and sterilization equipment loads early, and document the design so the authority finds its answers already on the sheet. Patients come first; a clean review is what that discipline earns.
Typical Projects
Medical office buildingsOutpatient clinicsAmbulatory surgery centersImaging & radiology suitesDental officesUrgent care & dialysisVeterinary clinics & animal hospitalsLaboratories
What We Engineer For
Positive/negative-pressure rooms engineered and documented at design — not fixed in the fieldEssential power branch separation: life safety, critical, and equipment kept independentInfection-control airflow paths, filtration, and dedicated exhaust mapped per spaceHeat loads from imaging, sterilization, and IT closets carried into equipment sizingMedical equipment vendor cut sheets reconciled with rough-in before construction, not afterTemperature and humidity ranges per ASHRAE 170 held across seasons, not just at design day
MEP Focus Areas
HVACPressure relationships, minimum air-change rates, and MERV/HEPA filtration per ASHRAE 170 for every space type, with dedicated exhaust for soiled, sterile-processing, and isolation areas.
ElectricalBranch separation per NEC Article 517 keeping life-safety, critical, and equipment branches independent, plus X-ray and imaging equipment power coordination.
PlumbingThermostatic mixing for scald protection, tempered water distribution, and backflow prevention throughout.
◆ Codes & StandardsFGI Guidelines, ASHRAE 170, NFPA 101, NEC 517, state health authority requirements (incl. HCAI).
Multi-family lives or dies on repetition done right — one unit designed well multiplies across the building, and one mistake does too. We engineer stacked, riser-disciplined systems that keep construction predictable, meet electrification and EV ordinances on the first pass, and hold operating costs down for the life of the asset.
Stacked risers and repeated unit types that cut field labor and change ordersAcoustic separation: equipment placement and routing kept away from bedroomsGarage ventilation with CO sensing and fan staging per codeHeat-pump and electrification readiness aligned with local ordinancesHot water recirculation balanced so the farthest unit isn’t the coldest showerElevator machine rooms, trash chutes, and amenity loads captured in the service calculation
MEP Focus Areas
HVACRoom-by-room Manual J/S/D unit loads, heat-pump-ready selections, corridor ventilation and pressurization, garage exhaust with CO monitoring, and code-routed dryer and bath exhaust.
ElectricalService and feeder calculations per NEC 220, meter stacks and house panels, unit load diversity, EV-ready and EV-capable stall counts per ordinance, and site and egress lighting.
PlumbingStacked riser design, recirculated domestic hot water, water and gas load calculations, submetering strategies, and storm/sanitary coordination at the podium level.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC/IRC, IECC, NEC, IPC/UPC, local EV-readiness and electrification ordinances.
Learning environments demand more outside air, lower background noise, and tighter life-safety coordination than almost any other building type — and they sit empty for whole seasons, so controls and scheduling matter as much as capacity. We design systems students never notice, that score on IAQ, and that survive a state-level plan review.
Typical Projects
K-12 schoolsUniversities & collegesLibrariesResearch & lab facilitiesPerforming arts & gymnasiumsDaycare & early learning
What We Engineer For
Ventilation above code minimums where budgets allow — IAQ tied to learning outcomesBackground noise targets (ANSI S12.60) driving equipment selection and placementZoned scheduling and deep setback for summers, weekends, and holidaysAssembly egress, fire alarm, and lockdown hardware coordination across disciplinesPhased construction on occupied campuses — systems sequenced around the school yearKitchen, CTE shop, and stage exhaust coordinated with make-up air and controls
MEP Focus Areas
HVACDOAS with energy recovery, classroom IAQ designed above minimums, acoustic targets per ANSI S12.60, and dedicated exhaust for kitchens, science labs, and art rooms.
ElectricalClassroom and task lighting designed to IES illuminance levels with daylight-responsive controls, emergency and egress lighting, fire alarm coordination, and full technology/AV/PA infrastructure pathways.
PlumbingAssembly-load fixture counts, age-appropriate ADA fixture heights, drinking water and bottle-filling stations, and science-room and art-room fixtures where programs require it.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC, ASHRAE 62.1, state school construction standards (incl. DSA in California), ADA, NFPA 101.
Industrial buildings are driven by what happens inside them — process equipment, racking, throughput, and the expansion you’re already planning. We size utilities for real loads with documented headroom, design ventilation to the occupancy classification set by the architect of record, and coordinate MEP with racking, sprinklers, and roof structure so nothing collides in the field.
Utility capacity with documented headroom for phased expansionVentilation designed to the established occupancy classificationRoof coordination: RTUs, solar-ready zones, and structural loads reconciledCompressed air, process water, and drainage routed around racking layoutsDock-door infiltration and freeze protection carried into the heating loadsPower and controls pathways roughed in for the automation you’ll add later
MEP Focus Areas
HVACMake-up air and process exhaust, high-bay destratification, evaporative and spot cooling, and ventilation for battery-charging areas.
Electrical480/277V distribution, MCC and motor schedules, service sizing with process demand factors, standby generation and transfer schemes, high-bay and task lighting designed to IES illuminance levels, and short-circuit/arc-flash studies per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E.
PlumbingProcess and compressed-air piping, trench and hub drains, sand/oil interceptors, and RPZ backflow protection.
In a data center, the MEP isn’t supporting the business — it is the business. Two questions drive every decision: what happens when a component fails, and what does each kilowatt cost to cool? We match redundancy topology to your real uptime target rather than a tier label chosen by default, and design cooling that holds the thermal envelope as rack densities climb.
Typical Projects
Enterprise data centersColocation facilitiesEdge & micro data centersAI & high-density compute hallsServer rooms & MDF/IDF upgradesTelecom facilities
What We Engineer For
Redundancy topology (N+1, 2N) matched to the uptime target and budget, with concurrent maintainability designed inCooling to ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal envelopes — from hot-aisle containment to liquid-cooling readinessPower system studies — load flow, short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash — built into the documents, not bolted on laterEfficiency (PUE) targeted at design, with economizer strategies modeled for the climateBattery room ventilation and protection for VRLA and lithium-ion systems, per NFPA 855 where it appliesCommissioning-ready documents: sequences of operation written for the Cx agent to test against
MEP Focus Areas
HVACCRAC/CRAH and in-row cooling, hot and cold aisle containment, airside and waterside economization, ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal envelopes, and liquid-cooling provisions for high-density racks.
ElectricalDual-path A/B distribution with N+1 to 2N redundancy from the utility service to the rack; UPS topology and battery systems backed by generator plant per NFPA 110; PDU/RPP and busway distribution with branch-circuit monitoring for PUE; and the full power-study set — load flow, short-circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash — with grounding and bonding designed in.
PlumbingChilled water and CDU coordination for liquid cooling, condensate and humidification water, leak detection routing, and generator fuel system coordination.
◆ Codes & StandardsTIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier topologies, ASHRAE TC 9.9, NEC Article 645, NFPA 75 & 110, IECC.
In a research or testing lab, the ventilation and exhaust often are the work — air changes, pressure relationships, and fume-hood capture decide whether the science is valid and the people are safe. We design lab environments room by room to the ventilation and containment each space actually needs, with utilities routed so the layout can change as the research does.
Fume-hood exhaust and lab ventilation per ANSI Z9.5, with face velocities set at designRoom-by-room pressure relationships for containment and product protectionHigh-efficiency filtration sized to the hazard of each spaceRedundancy and standby power for freezers, incubators, and critical exhaustVibration and acoustic criteria for sensitive instruments factored into equipment placementCasework, utilities, and waste routed for reconfiguration — labs change faster than buildings
MEP Focus Areas
HVACOnce-through or recirculating air strategies matched to hazard, high-efficiency filtration sized to each space, fume-hood and snorkel exhaust per ANSI Z9.5, room pressure relationships, and tight temperature and humidity tolerances.
ElectricalStandby power for ultra-low freezers, incubators, and critical exhaust fans, UPS coordination for sensitive instruments, and bench power-density planning.
PlumbingRO/DI and lab-grade water systems, sink and bench drainage, and emergency showers and eyewash stations per ANSI Z358.1.
Conventional MEP for shops, showrooms, and EV sites
Auto facilities mix everyday building MEP with equipment-heavy service areas — lifts, compressors, wash bays, and growing EV-charging loads. We design the conventional HVAC, electrical, and plumbing these sites run on, coordinated around the shop layout and built to pass plan check. Where a project involves hazardous-area classification, spray booths, or fuel dispensing, that specialty scope is handled by others, and we design the balance of systems around it.
Service-bay ventilation with CO/NO₂ monitoring per the IMCLift, compressor, and shop equipment power coordinated with the bay layoutShowroom comfort and display lighting designed to brand standardsWash-bay water reclaim, drainage, and equipment coordinationEV-charging infrastructure and service capacity planned with the utilityHazardous-area classification, spray booths, and fuel dispensing by others — we design the conventional MEP around them
MEP Focus Areas
HVACRepair-garage and service-bay ventilation with CO/NO₂ monitoring per the IMC, showroom comfort conditioning, and wash-bay humidity and exhaust control.
ElectricalShop and lift equipment power, showroom and display lighting, site and canopy lighting, and EV-charging infrastructure. Power, motor controls, and wash-bay lighting for vendor-supplied car-wash equipment, plus general power, lighting, and equipment-connection coordination serving spray-booth and paint-mix areas. Hazardous-area classification, in-booth explosion-proof wiring, and dispenser wiring by others.
PlumbingCompressed air for service bays, oil/sand interceptors, trench drains, lubrication distribution coordination, and car-wash water reclaim systems.
◆ Codes & StandardsIMC, IFC, NEC, IPC/UPC, local health and fire-marshal requirements.
In hospitality, MEP failures become online reviews — a noisy fan-coil, a lukewarm shower at 7 AM, a smoky kitchen line. We model peak demand for the property’s busiest night, hold guestroom noise criteria, and balance kitchen exhaust with make-up air so the building performs when it’s full, not just on paper.
Guestroom noise criteria driving equipment selection and placementKitchen exhaust and make-up air balanced per IMC and NFPA 96Domestic hot water sized to real peak demand — the 7 AM shower testCorridor, laundry, and amenity pressure relationships mapped at designOdor control: kitchen, trash, and pool air kept out of guest corridors by designBrand prototype standards (franchise PIPs) reconciled with local code before submittal
MEP Focus Areas
HVACGuestroom VTAC/fan-coil/VRF design to noise criteria, Type I and II kitchen hoods with make-up air per IMC and NFPA 96, and pool and spa dehumidification.
ElectricalKitchen and laundry equipment power, guestroom load diversity, lighting design and dimming coordination, and life-safety systems across assembly occupancies.
PlumbingPeak-demand domestic hot water plants with recirculation, grease waste and interceptor sizing, gas piping for kitchens, and pool equipment coordination.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC, IMC, NFPA 96 & 101, NEC, health department requirements, brand design standards.
A restaurant’s entire MEP story is concentrated in a few hundred square feet of kitchen — hood, make-up air, grease, and gas. Get those four right and the rest of the building falls into place; get one wrong and you’ll feel it at every health inspection and every dinner rush. We design kitchens that pass plan check, hold their air balance with the doors open, and keep the dining room comfortable while the line runs hot.
Type I/II hood selection and grease duct routing per IMC and NFPA 96, with cleanouts crews can actually reachMake-up air balanced to the hoods — so doors don’t whistle and the dining room doesn’t freezeGrease interceptor sizing and placement per the local sewer authorityGas loads reconciled against the kitchen consultant’s equipment package, line by lineWalk-in cooler and freezer heat rejection and condensate planned, not improvisedHealth department and fire marshal review requirements addressed in the documents up front
MEP Focus Areas
HVACType I and II kitchen exhaust per IMC and NFPA 96, make-up air design, dining room comfort zoning, odor control, and walk-in refrigeration heat rejection.
ElectricalKitchen equipment power and schedules, hood fire-suppression interlocks with shunt trips, dining lighting and dimming coordination, and patio and signage circuits.
PlumbingGrease waste and interceptor design, gas piping and regulators, floor sinks and indirect waste per health code, and dish-line water heating with booster coordination.
◆ Codes & StandardsIMC, NFPA 96, IFC, NEC, IPC/UPC, health department and local sewer authority requirements.
Retail MEP is a balancing act between the landlord’s shell and every future tenant’s fit-out. We document the landlord/tenant scope split clearly, allocate utilities so leasing is easier, and produce criteria packages that tenants’ engineers can actually build from — which means fewer disputes, faster openings, and a shell that works for the tenant you haven’t signed yet.
Landlord vs. tenant scope matrix documented — no gray areas at lease-upUtility allocations and stub-outs mapped per suite for fast tenant startsKitchen-ready shafts and grease duct routing reserved in the shellSignage, site lighting, and EV infrastructure planned with the utilityRefrigeration heat rejection and rack coordination for grocery anchorsVanilla shell vs. warm shell scope defined to match the leasing strategy
MEP Focus Areas
HVACRTU zoning for variable occupancy, shell ventilation allowances, tenant HVAC criteria packages, kitchen-ready exhaust shafts and grease duct routing, and specialty tenant exhaust — including source-capture ventilation for nail salons per the IMC and animal-area exhaust for pet tenants.
ElectricalTenant load allocation and CT metering, sales-floor and display lighting designed to IES retail illuminance levels, house and site lighting, signage circuits, EV charging infrastructure, and utility company coordination.
PlumbingTenant stub-outs and capacity mapping per suite, shared grease interceptor sizing, fixture counts per occupancy, and roof and storm drainage design.
Public buildings answer to taxpayers, strict procurement standards, and the expectation that critical services keep running through an outage. We size standby and emergency power to real runtime requirements, design lightning protection where it’s needed, and select systems a public-works crew can maintain for 30 years.
Standby and emergency power engineered per NFPA 110 for code-required runtimeLifecycle cost and maintainability prioritized for public budgetsLightning protection and grounding designed for exposed public structuresSecurity and access-control rough-in coordinated across disciplinesBid documents built for public procurement: clear, complete, and addenda-resistantEgress, fire-alarm, and life-safety systems coordinated across the building
MEP Focus Areas
HVACResilient system selection, EOC and dispatch-room conditioning, and maintenance-first equipment access for long service life.
ElectricalStandby and emergency power per NFPA 110, security and access-control coordination, egress lighting, and lightning protection design.
PlumbingHeavy-duty public-use fixtures, water conservation per state mandates, and durable, serviceable distribution built for decades of use.
Cultivation and indoor-agriculture facilities live or die on environmental control: temperature, humidity, and VPD have to hold within a narrow band while high-intensity grow lighting pours heat and connected load into the space. We design MEP systems that keep the climate precise, the power reliable, and the water and odor under control — from canopy to dispensary — documented to state cultivation and local building codes.
Stage-by-stage temperature, humidity, and VPD control across the grow cycleDehumidification sized for full-canopy transpiration loadsHigh grow-light power density with service and feeder capacity to matchCarbon-filtration odor control and air filtration for integrated pest managementFertigation, RO/DI water treatment, and condensate capture and reuseVolatile-solvent extraction and hazardous-area classification by others — we design the conventional MEP around them
MEP Focus Areas
HVACStage-by-stage temperature, humidity, and VPD control; dehumidification sized for full-canopy transpiration; CO2 enrichment; grow-light heat rejection; and carbon-filter odor and IPM air control.
ElectricalHigh lighting-power-density distribution for LED and HID canopies, service and feeder capacity for the connected grow load, environmental and lighting controls, and per-room sub-metering.
PlumbingFertigation and irrigation distribution, RO/DI and water-treatment systems, condensate capture and reuse, and floor and trench drainage.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 & 62.1, NEC, IPC/UPC, and state cannabis cultivation requirements; California Title 24 where applicable.
Senior living blends hospitality, residential, and light-care environments — and the people inside depend on it running without interruption. We design resident-comfort HVAC, reliable standby power for life-safety and care equipment, commercial kitchen and laundry systems, and quiet, accessible plumbing, documented to the codes that govern assisted living and memory care.
Typical Projects
Independent livingAssisted livingMemory careCCRCsSenior apartmentsAdult day centers
What We Engineer For
Resident-room comfort and ventilation tuned for an older, less-mobile populationStandby power sized for life-safety, elevators, and resident-care equipment (NFPA 110)Commercial kitchen, dining, and central-laundry systems engineered for daily loadEmergency, egress, and fire-alarm coordination across resident wingsAnti-scald tempered water and accessible (ADA) fixtures throughoutNurse-call and resident-monitoring power and pathways roughed in for the vendor system
MEP Focus Areas
HVACResident-room and common-area comfort with humidity and ventilation tuned for an older population, corridor pressurization, quiet equipment selection, and commercial kitchen and laundry exhaust per the IMC.
ElectricalStandby and emergency power per NFPA 110 for life-safety, elevators, and care equipment; resident-room and corridor lighting with controls; nurse-call and access-control power and pathways; and egress and fire-alarm coordination.
PlumbingTempered, anti-scald domestic hot water with recirculation, ADA fixtures, commercial kitchen and laundry plumbing, and gas piping for kitchen and heating equipment.
Worship and assembly spaces fill and empty fast, with huge swings in occupancy and ventilation demand in tall, acoustically sensitive rooms. We design HVAC that handles the peak crowd quietly and idles efficiently when empty, assembly-rated egress and emergency lighting, and the clean, flexible power that stage, AV, and broadcast systems depend on.
Demand-controlled ventilation sized to peak assembly occupancy (ASHRAE 62.1)Quiet system selection and acoustic coordination for worship and performanceAssembly-rated egress, emergency, and exit lighting across the occupancyStage, AV, broadcast, and dimming power coordinated with the vendorLarge-volume heating and cooling with rapid recovery for intermittent useCommercial kitchen and fellowship-hall systems where the program includes them
MEP Focus Areas
HVACDemand-controlled ventilation and zoning for high, swinging assembly occupancy; quiet, acoustically coordinated equipment; and large-volume heating and cooling with fast recovery for intermittent use.
ElectricalClean, flexible power for stage, AV, broadcast, and dimming systems; assembly egress and emergency lighting; service capacity for kitchens and events; and lighting controls for multi-use spaces.
PlumbingRestroom cores sized to assembly occupancy loads, commercial kitchen and fellowship-hall plumbing, and gas piping for kitchen and heating equipment.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC (Assembly), IMC, IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 & 62.1, NEC, NFPA 101, IPC/UPC, California Title 24 where applicable.
Warehouse and distribution buildings reward simple, robust, low-operating-cost systems that work around racking and conveyor layouts. We design high-bay heating and ventilation, the power and lighting that fulfillment and automation demand, and the drainage and process services these facilities run on — including refrigerated and freezer envelopes. Large industrial ammonia refrigeration plants are a hazardous specialty handled by refrigeration engineers; we design the building MEP around them.
Typical Projects
Distribution centersFulfillment & e-commerceCold storage & freezersBulk warehousingLogistics hubsLight assembly
What We Engineer For
High-bay heating, destratification, and ventilation for large open volumesLighting and power density for racking, conveyors, and automationRefrigerated and freezer envelope coordination with the refrigeration designerDock-door infiltration and freeze protection carried into the heating loadsService capacity and pathways roughed in for phased automationTrench, hub, and process drainage routed around the rack layout
MEP Focus Areas
HVACHigh-bay heating, destratification, and ventilation for large volumes; dock-door infiltration and freeze protection in the loads; and envelope coordination with the refrigeration designer for cold and freezer storage.
ElectricalLighting and power density for racking, conveyors, and material-handling automation; service capacity with headroom for phased build-out; and EV and yard-equipment charging provisions.
PlumbingProcess and wash-down water, trench and hub drainage routed around racking, freeze protection, and gas piping for unit heaters and equipment.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 & 62.1, NEC, IPC/UPC, IFC where applicable; ammonia refrigeration to IIAR by the specialty designer.
Recreation facilities pack high occupancy, high internal loads, and demanding ventilation into spaces that have to stay comfortable and efficient. We design the HVAC, power, and plumbing that gyms, courts, and fieldhouses run on, and where a project includes a pool, we coordinate with the aquatics consultant’s design and provide the supporting power and building systems around it.
Ventilation and cooling sized to peak occupancy and high activity loads (ASHRAE 62.1)Energy-efficient lighting and controls for courts, fitness, and locker areasLocker-room, shower, and high-use fixture design with tempered waterPool and natatorium systems by the aquatics consultant — we coordinate and provide the supporting power and MEPAcoustic and large-volume HVAC coordination for gymnasiums and courtsService capacity for fitness equipment, scoreboards, and AV
MEP Focus Areas
HVACVentilation and cooling sized to peak occupancy and activity loads, large-volume gymnasium and court systems with acoustic coordination, and locker-room exhaust per the IMC. Where the project includes a pool, natatorium dehumidification is by the aquatics consultant and we coordinate the surrounding HVAC.
ElectricalPower and lighting for courts, fitness floors, locker rooms, and scoreboards; lighting controls; AV and equipment power; and the supporting power for pool equipment furnished by the aquatics consultant.
PlumbingLocker-room, shower, and high-use fixture design with tempered water and recirculation, drainage, and gas piping for heating and kitchen equipment. Pool mechanical and water treatment are designed by the aquatics consultant.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 & 62.1, NEC, IPC/UPC, and local aquatics/health requirements coordinated with the pool consultant.
Museums, galleries, and performing-arts venues hold their value in the environment they maintain — stable temperature and humidity for collections, quiet precision for performance. We design close-tolerance HVAC, clean and reliable power for exhibits and stage systems, and carefully coordinated plumbing that protects irreplaceable spaces.
Close-tolerance temperature and humidity control for collections and archivesQuiet, low-vibration systems for performance and gallery spacesClean, reliable power for exhibits, stage, lighting, and AVAssembly egress, emergency, and exit lighting for public spacesLeak-conscious plumbing routing kept clear of collection and performance areasEnergy performance balanced against tight environmental setpoints
MEP Focus Areas
HVACClose-tolerance temperature and humidity control for collections and performance, quiet low-vibration equipment, and large-volume systems for halls — balanced against energy performance.
ElectricalClean, reliable power for exhibits, stage, dimming, and AV; assembly egress and emergency lighting; and lighting controls tuned for galleries and performance.
PlumbingRestroom cores for public assembly loads, humidification water, and leak-conscious routing kept clear of collection and performance areas.
Animal-care facilities live and die on ventilation and sanitation — odor control, disease isolation, and washdown durability in spaces that run hard around the clock. We design the air handling, power, and plumbing that veterinary hospitals, shelters, and boarding facilities depend on to stay clean, safe, and comfortable for animals and staff.
High ventilation rates and dedicated exhaust for odor and disease isolationWashable, washdown-durable systems for kennel and treatment areasIsolation-room pressurization for contagious and surgical spacesKennel, trench, and hub drainage designed for sanitationPower and pathways for imaging, surgical, and monitoring equipmentTempered water, hose stations, and high-use plumbing throughout
MEP Focus Areas
HVACHigh ventilation rates with dedicated exhaust for odor and disease control, isolation-room pressurization for contagious and surgical areas, and washdown-durable equipment selection.
ElectricalPower and pathways for imaging, surgical, dental, and monitoring equipment; durable lighting for kennel and treatment areas; and standby power for critical-care spaces.
PlumbingKennel, trench, and hub drainage built for sanitation, hose and wash stations, tempered water, and gas piping for heating and equipment.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 & 62.1, NEC, IPC/UPC, and local animal-care/health requirements.
Self-storage rewards lean, repeatable, low-maintenance systems and fast permitting. We design efficient climate control for conditioned units, code-minimum but reliable lighting and power, and the minimal plumbing and life-safety these facilities need — built to roll out consistently across a portfolio.
Efficient climate control and dehumidification for conditioned unitsReliable, low-maintenance lighting with occupancy and timer controlsService capacity, security, and access-control power and pathwaysCode-required life-safety and fire-alarm coordinationMinimal, freeze-protected plumbing for restrooms and officesRepeatable documentation for portfolio roll-out
MEP Focus Areas
HVACEfficient climate control and dehumidification for conditioned units, ventilation for enclosed corridors, and freeze protection where required.
ElectricalLow-maintenance lighting with occupancy and timer controls, security and access-control power and pathways, service capacity, and EV provisions where applicable.
PlumbingMinimal, freeze-protected plumbing for office and restroom areas, with roof and site drainage coordination.
Correctional facilities demand security-rated, tamper-resistant, redundant systems that run continuously and survive hard use. We design robust HVAC with secure air pathways, hardened power and lighting with full standby, and vandal-resistant plumbing — all coordinated with the security-electronics and detention-equipment vendors.
Secure, tamper-resistant air pathways and ventilation per code and ACAFull standby and emergency power for security and life-safety systems (NFPA 110)Vandal-resistant lighting and fixtures rated for the environmentSecurity-electronics and detention-equipment power and pathways coordinatedSmoke control and egress engineered for secure occupanciesChase-accessible, tamper-resistant plumbing serving cells and dayrooms
MEP Focus Areas
HVACSecure, tamper-resistant air pathways, ventilation and smoke control for detention occupancies, and robust equipment selection for continuous duty.
ElectricalFull standby and emergency power for security, life-safety, and detention systems; vandal-resistant lighting; and security-electronics power and pathways coordinated with the vendor.
PlumbingVandal-resistant, chase-accessible fixtures for cells and dayrooms, tempered water, and durable distribution built for hard, continuous use.
Food and beverage plants run on sanitation, washdown durability, and process utilities, with strict separation between production and the building systems around it. We design the HVAC, power, and plumbing these facilities need — sanitary and process-aware — and coordinate with process and equipment vendors. High-proof distillery and flammable-liquid (classified) areas are a hazardous specialty handled by others, and we design the conventional MEP around them.
Sanitary, washdown-durable HVAC with process and ambient separationProcess power, motor controls, and equipment connections coordinated with vendorsProcess water, RO/DI, CIP, and high-volume drainage with interceptorsRefrigerated and cold-process envelope coordinationHigh-proof distillery and flammable (classified) areas by others — we design the conventional MEP around themSanitation-grade lighting and power for production and packaging
MEP Focus Areas
HVACSanitary, washdown-durable air handling with separation between process and ambient zones, refrigerated and cold-process coordination, and exhaust for cooking and process loads.
ElectricalProcess power, motor controls, and equipment connections coordinated with process vendors; sanitation-rated lighting; and service capacity for production lines. Classified flammable-liquid areas are designed by others.
PlumbingProcess water, RO/DI, clean-in-place (CIP), high-volume sanitary and process drainage with interceptors, and gas piping for process and heating equipment.
◆ Codes & StandardsIBC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 & 62.1, NEC, IPC/UPC, IFC, and FDA/USDA facility considerations; classified-area scope by the specialty designer.
Student housing combines high-density residential living with institutional durability and tight turnaround between terms. We design efficient, individually controllable comfort, robust power for device-heavy rooms, and high-demand domestic hot water and plumbing — built to survive heavy use and fast move-in cycles.
Individually controllable room comfort balanced against central efficiencyHigh plug-load and device-charging power per roomHigh-demand domestic hot water with recirculation for peak morning loadsDurable, vandal-aware fixtures and finishes for heavy useCorridor, egress, fire-alarm, and life-safety coordination across wingsCommon-area, laundry, and amenity systems sized for the population
MEP Focus Areas
HVACIndividually controllable room comfort (VRF, fan-coil, or PTAC) balanced against central efficiency, corridor ventilation and pressurization, and amenity-space conditioning.
ElectricalHigh per-room plug and device-charging load, durable corridor and room lighting with controls, laundry and amenity power, and egress and fire-alarm coordination.
PlumbingHigh-demand domestic hot water with recirculation for peak loads, durable fixtures, central laundry, and stacked riser design for density.
Continuity-grade power and cooling, smaller footprint
Telecom and mission-critical sites share the data-center obsession with uptime — redundant power, precise cooling, and battery backup — at a smaller, distributed scale. We design the resilient power, dedicated cooling, and infrastructure that central offices, network nodes, and critical equipment rooms depend on to never go dark.
Redundant power with UPS and standby generation for continuous uptime (NFPA 110)Dedicated, precise cooling for equipment and battery roomsBattery-room ventilation and code-compliant containmentCritical load analysis, monitoring, and meteringGrounding, bonding, and surge protection for sensitive electronicsFire detection and clean-agent coordination for equipment spaces
MEP Focus Areas
HVACDedicated, precise cooling for equipment and battery rooms, redundancy matched to the criticality, and battery-room ventilation with code-compliant containment.
ElectricalRedundant power with UPS and standby generation, critical load analysis and monitoring, robust grounding and surge protection for sensitive electronics, and metering.
PlumbingMinimal but protected plumbing kept clear of equipment, condensate management, and leak detection in critical spaces.
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Managing PrincipalMEP Consulting Firm, North Carolina
"The engineering quality we receive from CoreX consistently exceeds our expectations. Their CPD and CHD-certified professionals demonstrate a strong understanding of code requirements, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination. They have become a trusted extension of our design team."
Senior Project ManagerMEP Consulting Firm, California
"CoreX Engineers has been a reliable production partner for our commercial projects. Their HVAC, plumbing, and electrical designs are well coordinated, clearly documented, and delivered on time. Their team understands how U.S. consulting firms operate and integrates seamlessly into our workflow."
OwnerMEP Consulting Firm, Illinois
"What impressed us most about CoreX Engineers was their disciplined design process and proactive coordination. Their electrical engineering team was responsive, detail-oriented, and consistently aligned with applicable codes and project requirements. The quality of their deliverables significantly reduced review cycles and made our internal QA process much more efficient."
Director of EngineeringMEP Consulting Firm, California
"CoreX Engineers delivered our HVAC design package ahead of schedule while maintaining excellent technical quality. Their attention to detail and responsiveness made coordination with our team straightforward and helped minimize revisions during the design phase. We’d confidently recommend them to any MEP consulting firm looking for a dependable engineering partner."
Project ManagerMEP Consulting Firm, Texas
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