Our Focus
We work at a specific stage in property projects: when MEP questions arise, but you're not yet at the point of appointing full design teams.
Typical scenarios:
- • Acquisition stage: Investment committee asks "What's the MEP capex exposure?" but it's too early to appoint M&E consultants
- • Feasibility stage: Board wants MEP strategy direction before committing to detailed design fees
- • Portfolio level: Need strategic view across multiple buildings, not building-specific design
At this stage, you need:
- • Electrical capacity assessment (ESB headroom, load calcs)
- • System condition screening (heating, cooling, life expectancy)
- • Compliance pathway (Part L, BER, fire systems)
- • Capital budget bands (±15-20% accuracy, SCSI-indexed)
We provide engineering analysis at this scope — detailed enough for decision-making, earlier in timeline than full appointments.
AIMEP platform: 100+ workflows covering Irish standards (IS 10101, CIBSE, SEAI)
Chartered engineer: Reviews outputs, applies judgment, produces deliverables
Published pricing. Clear turnaround. Audit-ready outputs.
Our Services
Fast, focused MEP consultancy — from deal stage to operation. Published pricing from €2,000, clear deliverables, and defined turnaround times.
How It Works
From first call to final delivery in 5 simple steps
Discovery Call (15 min)
Describe your property and your question. We confirm which service fits and quote a fixed price.
Information Gathering (1-2 days)
We request drawings, BER cert, utility bills, or site access. We work with what's available—perfect data not required.
Analysis (3-5 days)
AIMEP platform runs calculations. Senior engineer reviews outputs and applies project-specific judgment.
Delivery
Professional report, copy-paste ready for lender submissions, board papers, or planning applications.
Client Review (Optional)
30-minute call to walk through findings and answer questions.
Legacy Business EngineersDeal Viability
Memo
MEP risk identification for property acquisition due diligence. System condition, compliance gaps, and capital cost exposure — before you commit.
The Problem
You're buying a building blind on MEP. The brochure shows rents and yields. It doesn't show the 25-year-old switchgear, the undersized ESB connection, or the fire alarm that won't pass inspection. By the time you find out, you've committed — and the vendor's representations are already in the rearview mirror.
The Solution
We run a desktop MEP risk assessment against your acquisition documents — drawings, BER cert, vendor information — and identify the gaps. You get a system-by-system risk rating (LOW / MODERATE / HIGH), capital cost exposure with ±25% accuracy, and a clear picture of what the vendor isn't telling you. Your team decides — we give you the engineering facts.
What You Get
What makes this different: Our Deal Viability workflow runs multiple engineering calculations automatically — ESB capacity, system loads, compliance gaps — then our chartered engineer reviews and applies project-specific judgment. You get senior-engineer analysis at feasibility-stage speed, giving your acquisition team the MEP picture they need.
- System condition and remaining life assessment (electrical, mechanical, plumbing)
- Compliance status check (BER, fire alarm, Part L, accessibility)
- Capital cost exposure for identified works (±25% accuracy)
- Technical gaps vs vendor representations
- MEP risk rating: LOW / MODERATE / HIGH with supporting evidence
Delivered as professional engineering report suitable for due diligence files, QS cost verification, and design team briefing.
Scope: Desktop assessment with site walkthrough where practical.
Not included: Intrusive testing, specialist surveys, detailed design. Investment or acquisition recommendations.
Pricing
From €2,500 + VAT
Fee depends on building size and complexity.
Typical range: €2,500 – €5,000 + VAT
Fee confirmed before engagement.
Delivery: 3-5 working days from instruction.
Typical Users
Contact
Send property details and available documentation.
Scope and fee confirmed within 4 hours.
Get a QuoteOr call directly: +353 (0)1 535 1672
Legacy Business EngineersMEP Feasibility
Pack
Full MEP scope and budget for planning or business case. Load calculations, system options, compliance pathway — delivered before your deadline.
The Problem
Your design team needs the MEP chapter and nobody's written it. The architect needs load data for the plant room. The QS needs a budget that isn't a guess. The planning consultant needs Part L compliance confirmed. You're three weeks from submission and the MEP appointment hasn't happened yet.
The Solution
We calculate your building's electrical and mechanical loads, compare system options with pros and cons, map the Part L / NZEB compliance pathway, and deliver an elemental MEP budget accurate to ±20%. Your architect gets plant room data. Your QS gets real numbers. Your planner gets compliance. In 5-7 days.
What You Get
What makes this different: We calculate your building's mechanical and electrical loads, compare system options, and map the Part L/NZEB compliance pathway — typically 2-3 days of engineer calculations compressed into hours. You get budget costs accurate to ±20%, delivered before your planning deadline.
- Electrical and mechanical load baseline
- System options with pros/cons comparison
- Part L 2021 / NZEB compliance pathway
- Utility connection assessment (ESB, Gas Networks, Irish Water)
- Budget estimate with elemental breakdown (±20% accuracy)
Delivered as comprehensive MEP feasibility report. Planning-ready format.
Scope: Desktop analysis from architectural drawings and brief.
Not included: Detailed design drawings, tender documentation, planning submission. Design team appointment or project management.
Pricing
From €4,500 + VAT
From €2,000 for buildings under 1,000m².
Typical range: €4,500 – €8,000 + VAT
Fee confirmed before we start. No surprises.
Delivery: 5-7 working days. Expedited (3-4 days) available.
Typical Users
Ready to Move Fast?
Send us your drawings and brief.
Scope, fee, and timeline confirmed within 24 hours.
Get a QuoteOr call directly: +353 (0)1 535 1672
Legacy Business EngineersYour solicitor asked about carbon. Here's the answer.
Where does this building sit on the carbon pathway — and what does that mean for the transaction? From a 48-hour desktop screen to a full site audit with costed remediation. Chartered engineer signed.
The Gap
A BER gives you a letter. It doesn't tell you when the building crosses the CRREM carbon pathway, what the retrofit will cost, or whether EPBD regulations will force your hand. Lenders are screening against CRREM. Carbon tax hits €100/tonne by 2030. The question isn't whether carbon matters — it's whether you have the numbers before the decision is made.
The Answer
A Carbon Viability Assessment gives you a chartered engineer's signed assessment of three things a BER doesn't cover: the CRREM Misalignment Year, the cost to close the gap, and the regulatory exposure (EPBD MEPS, EU Taxonomy, carbon tax trajectory). Start with a 48-hour desktop screen. If the numbers warrant it, move to a full site audit with a prioritised remediation plan.
Start Here: Carbon Position Statement
Send us 12 months of utility bills, the building address, floor area, and year built. No site visit. No drawings. We run the analysis and you receive a chartered engineer's signed report with a clear verdict.
- CRREM Misalignment Year — when the building crosses the pathway
- Indicative BER position and energy intensity benchmark
- Carbon tax exposure — current (€56/t) vs 2030 (€100/t)
- EPBD MEPS screening — mandatory renovation risk
- Risk verdict: LOW / MODERATE / HIGH / CRITICAL
Why This Matters Now
EPBD Recast (EU/2024/1275)
Ireland must set Minimum Energy Performance Standards by May 2026. The worst 16% of non-residential buildings face mandatory renovation by 2030. Thresholds not yet published — but the directive is transposed law.
CRREM Carbon Pathways
Buildings that cross the 1.5°C pathway face a "Misalignment Year" — the point the asset's carbon intensity exceeds the benchmark. Institutional investors and lenders are already screening against CRREM.
Carbon Tax at €100/tonne
Ireland's carbon tax is legislated to reach €100/tonne by 2030 (currently €56). For a typical gas-heated commercial building, that's €100k–€200k additional cost over ten years.
The CVA Service Family
Three instruments. One framework. Start where you need to — escalate if the numbers warrant it.
Carbon Position Statement
Desktop screen. Utility data only. Clear verdict.
Full Audit
Detailed analysis. Remediation roadmap. Desktop or site visit.
Portfolio Screen
Batch CPS across 5–50 buildings. Heatmap by asset.
Full Performance & Carbon Audit
When the CPS flags material risk — or when you need a remediation roadmap for an investment committee, lender, or ESG report — the full audit provides the engineering detail.
Two Levels of Assessment
Both tiers deliver the same core analysis. The difference is data quality and the confidence level behind the numbers. Standard is the right starting point for a fast performance picture. Enhanced is the right choice when the output needs to support a capital decision or lender conversation.
| What's Included | Standard Desktop Only | Enhanced Desktop + Site Visit |
|---|---|---|
| 12-month utility bill analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Energy Use Intensity vs CIBSE TM46 benchmark | ✓ | ✓ |
| CO₂ baseline & fuel breakdown | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRREM pathway & Misalignment Year analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| EU Taxonomy alignment screening (CCM 7.7) | ✓ | ✓ |
| EPBD MEPS position & mandatory renovation risk | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carbon tax trajectory (€56→€100/t, 10yr cumulative) | ✓ | ✓ |
| BER indicative rating & NZEB gap | ✓ | ✓ |
| Costed remediation package with NPV & payback | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifecycle position vs CIBSE Guide M design life | ✓ | ✓ |
| End-use split data quality | Grade D Estimated from building type | Grade B/C Observed on site |
| Systems condition (boilers, chillers, AHUs, BMS, lighting) | — Not assessed | ✓ Observed & noted |
| Photographic deficiency register | — | ✓ |
| Lifecycle ages confirmed vs assumed | Assumed | Verified on site |
| Cost uncertainty band | ±25% | ±20% |
Scope — Standard: Desktop utility and carbon analysis only. No site attendance.
Scope — Enhanced: As Standard plus half-day site visit (visual, non-intrusive).
Not included (either tier): Intrusive testing, specialist surveys (asbestos, legionella, fire, structural), detailed remediation design, EU Taxonomy formal third-party verification, or investment advice.
Delivered across offices, retail, hotels, healthcare, education, residential, industrial, and mixed-use buildings.
Full Audit Pricing
| Location | Standard Desktop Only | Enhanced Desktop + Site Visit |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin & Greater Dublin Area | €8,000 – €10,000 | €10,500 – €13,000 |
| Outside Dublin (Ireland) Most Common | €8,000 – €10,000 | €11,500 – €14,500 |
| Northern Ireland | €8,000 – €10,000 | €12,500 – €15,500 |
Full Audit Fee Range
From €8,000 + VAT
Fee depends on building size, complexity, system age, and location. Cost benchmarks: SCSI TPI H2 2025.
Fee agreed before we start. Scope confirmed in writing. No surprises.
Delivery: 10–15 working days from data receipt. Portfolio pricing available on request.
Portfolio Carbon Screen
Batch CPS Across 5–50 Buildings
Run the Carbon Position Statement across your portfolio. Each building gets a CRREM Misalignment Year, BER estimate, and risk verdict. You get a heatmap of carbon exposure by asset — which buildings need immediate attention, which are tracking within pathway, and which justify a full audit.
Designed for fund managers, asset managers, and ESG teams managing multi-asset portfolios.
From €500 + VAT per building · 5 working days · Minimum 5 buildings
Additional Instruments
| Instrument | Fee | Delivery | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Carbon Assessment (Lender) | €3,000 – €5,000 | 5–7 days | Add-on to CPS or Full Audit. Formats output for lender ESG requirements. |
| Annual Carbon Position Update | €1,000 – €1,500/yr | 48 hours | Refreshes CPS with latest utility data. Tracks year-on-year change. |
For Solicitors: Carbon Due Diligence in Transactions
Carbon risk is becoming a conveyancing issue. The EPBD recast creates mandatory renovation obligations that transfer with the building. A BER certificate alone doesn't quantify this exposure.
The Carbon Position Statement can be specified as a condition precedent — similar to a building survey. Delivered in 48 hours, it gives buyers a clear view of carbon risk before completion.
Solicitor Reference Document available — includes sample precedent clause and client advisory wording. PDF, 5 pages, no charge. Request a copy →
Who Uses This
Start with the Carbon Position Statement. 48 hours. From €1,500.
Tell us the property type, size, and what decision you're trying to make.
We'll confirm scope, fee, and timeline — usually within 24 hours.
Request a CPSOr call directly: +353 (0)1 535 1672
Legacy Business EngineersEngineering
Workflows
Your calculations, built into tools your whole team can run. Same method, same quality, every time — regardless of who runs it.
The Problem
Your senior engineers spend hours on repetitive calculations. Every cable sizing, every load estimate, every pipe calc follows the same method — but each engineer does it slightly differently. Quality varies. Knowledge walks out the door when people leave. You can't scale without hiring, and you can't hire fast enough.
The Solution
We turn your engineering calculations into professional, junior-engineer-friendly workflows. Same method, same quality, every time — regardless of who runs it. Your branding, your standards, delivered as a web-based tool. Input validation catches errors before they happen. PDF export produces client-ready output in seconds. Your senior engineers focus on judgment, not arithmetic.
What You Get
What makes this different: We turn your engineering calculations into professional, junior-engineer-friendly workflows. Same method, same quality, every time — regardless of who runs it. Your branding, your standards, delivered as a web-based tool.
- Professional web-based calculator (works on any device)
- Your company branding and logo
- Standards-referenced calculations (IS/BS/EN)
- Input validation with engineering limits
- PDF export with professional formatting
Try Before You Buy
See our approach with our free MEP Quick Tools — 150+ engineering calculators:
⚡ kVA Estimator 🔌 Cable Sizing 🔧 Pipe Sizer and many more
Try Free Tools →Scope: Single calculation tool with validation and PDF export.
Not included: Multi-tool workflows, user accounts, software integration, ongoing hosting.
Pricing
From €2,000 + VAT
Fee confirmed before we start. No surprises.
Delivery: 5-7 working days. Volume pricing available.
Typical Users
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us what calculation you want to turn into a tool.
Scope, fee, and timeline confirmed within 48 hours.
Get a QuoteOr call directly: +353 (0)1 535 1672
Legacy Business EngineersUK MEES
Advisory
Navigate MEES 2027/2030 compliance before it impacts your asset value. Gap analysis, costed options, and exemption eligibility — aligned with your lease events.
The Problem
Your portfolio has buildings that can't be legally let after April 2027. Properties rated below EPC B face fines up to £150,000 and become stranded assets. Most landlords don't know which buildings are exposed, whether exemptions apply, or what compliance will actually cost. Lease events are approaching and you're making decisions without the full picture.
The Solution
We provide a clear, costed pathway to MEES compliance — or evidence for exemption — before the 2027 deadline impacts your asset value. You get gap analysis, costed improvement options with ROI, exemption eligibility across all seven categories, and a phased timeline aligned with your lease events. Your investment committee gets a document they can act on, not a list of problems.
What You Get
What makes this different: We provide a clear, costed pathway to MEES compliance — or evidence for exemption — before the 2027 deadline impacts your asset value. You get gap analysis, costed options with ROI, and a phased timeline aligned with lease events.
- Current EPC analysis with gap-to-Grade-B assessment
- Improvement options with costs and ROI per measure
- Exemption eligibility review and documentation requirements
- Phased implementation timeline aligned with lease events
- Executive summary for investment committees
Delivered as MEES Advisory Report with costed compliance pathway.
Scope: Desktop review from existing EPC.
Not included: Full EPC assessment, detailed M&E design, contractor procurement. Dynamic simulation modelling (IES VE).
Pricing
From £2,000 + VAT
Fee confirmed before we start. No surprises.
Delivery: 5-10 working days.
Typical Users
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us which property you need to assess.
Scope, fee, and timeline confirmed within 48 hours.
Get a QuoteOr call directly: +353 (0)1 535 1672