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Thumb Rules for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Costs across major project types.

Gul Bahar Shah
Thumb Rules for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Costs across major project types. These rules are widely used during feasibility studies, budgeting, and early-stage planning when detailed design is not yet available. 📊 Thumb Rules for MEP Costs (as % of Total Construction Cost) Project Type Typical MEP Cost (% of Construction Cost) Key Drivers of Cost Residential (Affordable / Standard) 12% – 18% Basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical Residential (Luxury / High-rise) 18% – 25% Advanced HVAC, automation, fire safety Commercial / Office Buildings 20% – 30% HVAC zoning, elevators, IT cabling Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) 30% – 45% HVAC, hot water systems, controls, back-of-house Hospitals / Healthcare 35% – 50% Medical gases, redundancy, HVAC, power quality Educational Buildings 15% – 25% Labs, HVAC, IT infrastructure 🔑 Key Considerations Complexity of Systems : Hospitals and hotels demand higher MEP costs due to specialized systems (medical gases, hot water, advanced HVAC). Building Hei...
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Project Planning vs Project Scheduling vs Project Controlling

Gul Bahar Shah

 Project Planning vs Project Scheduling vs Project Controlling

Most projects don’t fail because of poor execution. They fail because these three critical disciplines are mixed up.
🔹 Project Planning defines what and how
🔹 Project Scheduling decides the when
🔹 Project Controlling ensures we stay on track
Planning gives direction.
Scheduling gives timelines.
Controlling gives visibility and course correction.
Ignore any one of them—and even the best teams struggle.
📊 This infographic breaks down:
✔ Key questions each discipline answers
✔ Tools that actually matter
✔ Outcomes that drive project success
👉 Plan + Schedule + Control = Successful Projects
What’s the one area you see most teams struggle with—planning, scheduling, or controlling?

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