MEP Design Services
Complete Mechanical Design for a Warehouse Facility, Fort Myers, Florida
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Sreela Biswas
- October 14, 2025
- 12:05 pm
Task Assigned
Uppteam was engaged to provide comprehensive mechanical design services for a new facility, including load calculations, outdoor air (ventilation) scheduling, mechanical layout preparation, and energy compliance assessment. The project, spanning approximately 95,000–100,000 sq. ft., involved designing a mechanical system capable of efficiently conditioning a massive food storage and distribution area while complying with local energy and ventilation codes and supporting smooth coordination with other disciplines.
Project Timeline
- Phase 1: Load Analysis & Equipment Selection Conducted detailed load calculations to determine equipment capacity and air distribution needs. Designed a variable-volume packaged DX rooftop unit to condition the warehouse and ancillary spaces efficiently.
- Phase 2: Ventilation & Code Compliance Defined ventilation requirements based on the 2023 Florida Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1 standards. Created ventilation schedules to maintain indoor air quality and ensure code-compliant operation.
- Phase 3: Design Development & Coordination Developed detailed mechanical layouts in AutoCAD and Revit, optimizing duct routing to minimize pressure losses, avoid clashes with structural and electrical systems, and ensure cost efficiency.
- Phase 4: Energy Compliance Verification Used Energy Gauge Summit to assess and verify the building’s compliance with Florida’s energy performance requirements, confirming that the system met sustainability and operational benchmarks.
Additional Notes
- The project had an aggressive 4–5 week timeline while requiring extensive mechanical coordination across a large warehouse footprint. Hence, we reallocated design resources and adopted a fast-track workflow to deliver mechanical drawings and compliance reports within the schedule.
- We resolved complex duct routing within a multidisciplinary environment by conducting several design iterations and clash checks to ensure the mechanical layout remained efficient, coordinated, and free from conflicts.
- We delivered accurate 2D mechanical floor plans and documentation for current and future facility upgrades, along with a cost-effective, energy-compliant mechanical design aligned with architectural and MEP requirements. The process helped the client achieve smooth approval and execution.
