M&E Consultants London
Our London team supports clients across the capital and the South East with mechanical and electrical design, sustainability advice and building performance services. We help developers, asset managers and public bodies deliver reliable engineering outcomes, lower operational energy and planning submissions aligned to the London Plan, including Energy Strategy, Overheating (TM59), Whole Life‑Cycle Carbon and Circular Economy Statements. Our engineers also address Part L, Part O, heat network readiness and MEES risk, with practical EPC improvement pathways for investment assets. If you need experienced building services engineers in London, we provide commercially grounded MEP guidance from first survey to in‑use verification.
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London — Building Services, Net Zero and Planning FAQs
Do you produce London Plan–compliant Energy Strategies
Yes. We prepare Energy Assessments that follow the Energy Hierarchy Be Lean → Be Clean → Be Green → Be Seen, meet the net‑zero‑carbon intent, and use the GLA reporting spreadsheet introduced alongside Part L 2021. We also advise on borough carbon offset payments where on‑site shortfall remains.
Can you deliver Overheating Assessments for London planning
Yes. For homes and PBSA we model to CIBSE TM59, and where applicable to Part O which applies to new residential buildings from 15 June 2022. For non‑domestic spaces we apply CIBSE TM52 and demonstrate the Cooling Hierarchy to minimise active cooling.
What Whole Life‑Cycle Carbon (WLC) information do you provide
We prepare WLC Assessments in line with London Plan guidance, covering embodied and operational carbon across the building life cycle and using the GLA template for referable schemes. We also coordinate post‑construction submissions secured by condition.
Can you design for heat network connection or future‑readiness
Yes. We assess heat‑network potential, specify low‑temperature communal systems, and allow for future connection in Heat Network Priority Areas where borough policy expects it.
How do you deal with Carbon Offset payments
Where a scheme cannot reach net zero‑carbon on site, we quantify the residual and evidence the payment into the borough’s Carbon Offset Fund in line with GLA guidance and any local pricing methodology.
Do you support the London Plan’s Be Seen operational energy requirement
Yes. We provide TM54 design‑stage modelling and set up a data‑capture plan so operational energy can be monitored and reported to the GLA after completion.
What building regulations do you model against for London projects
For energy we model to Part L 2021 using SBEM or SAP as appropriate, and for residential overheating we comply with Part O alongside TM59. We document inputs and outputs clearly to support building control.
Can you help de‑risk MEES for London investment assets
Yes. We create EPC improvement pathways and practical phasing. Current law prohibits letting F or G‑rated non‑domestic premises and government has consulted on tightening standards, with an EPC B trajectory proposed but final timings still pending.
Do you work with NABERS UK / Design for Performance targets
Yes. We support NABERS UK Design for Performance targets on office schemes and in‑use ratings, aligning design, commissioning and metering to deliver verified operational outcomes.