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Case Study

Plumbing Design for an Animal Hospital in South Burlington, Vermont

  • Sreela Biswas
  • September 4, 2025
  • 12:21 pm
Project Type: Hospital
Software Used: AutoCAD, Excel
Project Duration: 2 weeks

Task Assigned

The client assigned us to design the entire plumbing and mechanical system for a newly proposed veterinary clinic, replacing an oil company facility. The team was tasked to retain the existing restroom while supporting the existing infrastructure. The MEP team's scope of work was to design with efficient mechanical and plumbing systems, seamlessly integrating them with the existing structure to avoid any floor demolition.



Project Timeline

  • Phase 1: Designing the first layout and finalizing it with the client's approval
  • Phase 2: Final documentation of the entire plumbing and mechanical system

Additional Note

  • Accommodating multiple sinks, washers, and floor drains was challenging, as the client wanted to keep the original flooring. However, our team suggested installing SniSWIFT Pro pumps below the sinks to drain water without damaging the floor.
  • While we retained the existing toilets, we took advantage of a 4" utility pipe that was adequate for the facility’s sanitary demand. New sanitary risers were introduced and strategically placed within a chase.
  • The facility included dog and cat cages along with a dedicated dog run, which introduced a high risk of waste accumulation and required proper sanitary drainage. We proposed a raised platform in these areas, allowing the installation of a pump at the platform’s end. This setup enabled us to direct the waste flow into the ceiling-level piping.
Case Study

Civil Design Support for a Commercial Project in Springfield, Florida

  • Sreela Biswas
  • September 4, 2025
  • 7:18 am
Project Type: Commercial
Software Used: Autodesk Civil 3D
Project Duration: 4 weeks

Task Assigned

The client partnered with Uppteam for multiple civil plans, such as Concept Plan, Cover Sheet, General Notes, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, Demolition Plan, Site Plan, Grading Plan, Project Standard Details, Construction Details, and Utility Plan.



Project Timeline

  • Phase 1- Set the file according to the survey File
  • Phase 2- Concept Planning
  • Phase 3- Site Planning
  • Phase 4- Grading Planning
  • Phase 5- Completed all the general notes and additional plans

Additional Note

  • Calculating the surface areas was challenging. We divided the team into multiple groups. Although time-consuming, we successfully completed the calculation.
  • We checked every step of the calculation for adjusting the surface for the existing building.
  • First, we completed the concept plan, demolishing existing work and preparing the X-layer work. This was followed by preparing the survey base file and the survey file.
Case Study

Civil Design for a Commercial Project in Snyder, Texas

  • Sreela Biswas
  • September 4, 2025
  • 6:30 am
Project Type: Commercial
Software Used: Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Google Earth
Project Duration: 50 hours

Task Assigned

The client assigned us multiple civil tasks, including Site Plan Development, Grading & Drainage Plans, Utility Plan, Erosion & Sediment Control Plan, and Paving Plan.



Project Timeline

  • Phase 1 – Layer translation of survey file
  • Phase 2 – Create master file, manage layer states, and prepare site and demolition plans
  • Phase 3 – Finalize the plan with the client

Additional Note

  • Translating survey layers was challenging, as each line was assigned to a separate layer, making it hard to remember. Our team created an individual, organized list of layers.
  • Managing the layer state was complex. We assigned each plan its own layer settings, enabling and disabling layers as needed.