ARC 309 – Building Services 1

The structure of a building is generally a passive

element which is provided to separate the
occupier from the outside environment
 Everything inside a building which makes it safe
and comfortable for humans and processes is a
building service
 building services are dynamic elements
incorporated into the structure to:
 Convert the internal environment into a comfortable
and secure one
 Enable processes

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  They include: (often referred to as M&E)
a. Energy supply & management systems (Electricity,
gas, renewable sources etc)
b. Lighting Services:
c. Security systems
d. Telecommunication systems
e. Fire system
f. Mechanical vertical circulation
g. Acoustics
h. Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
i. Water supply, Drainage & Waste disposal
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 Determine the overall building services strategy
 Determine basic layout and requirements of all building services
 Inform and obtain client’s approval for specialist Building services
designs, surveys e.t.c.
 Initiating and driving new efficient technologies/techniques adoption
 Identify statutory requirements for building services
 Nominate/appoint a suitable building services
engineer for the project
 Monitor the detailed design, installation and
commissioning of all building services
 Liaising with the specialist consultant to identify suitable materials,
equipment and appliances to be used
 Initiate and drive through building integrated
Health & Safety measures
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a. Energy supply & management systems
 Low voltage supply & Distribution,
 Meter and switch locations, risers
 Earthing and Lightning protection systems
b. Lighting Services:
 Emergency lighting
 Security/outdoor lighting
 Indoor lighting
c. Security & Alarm systems
 Burglar alarms
 CCTV
d. Telecommunication systems
 Central Intercom
 Entry Access control systems
e. Fire system
 Detection and alarm system
 Wet & dry control systems
 Smoke extraction
 Staircase pressurisation

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f. Mechanical vertical circulation
 Capacity, type, performance
g. Acoustics
h. Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
 Ventilation system( Natural, mixed mode or mechanical)
 Air conditioning systems: types, capacities, cooling loads
i. Water supply, Drainage & Waste disposal
 Water supply lines, appliance types and locations
 Drainage type and lines
 Refuse handling methods and systems