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PEOPLE-FOCUSED DESIGN EXPERTISE

Building Services Design

START WITH SMART DESIGN

Sustainable M&E Design for Smarter, Low-Carbon Buildings

At C3 Group, we deliver technically robust Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) design solutions that help shape the low-carbon buildings of tomorrow. From early feasibility through to final handover, our in-house engineers support your project across RIBA Stages 1-6, aligning every decision with your net zero strategy and long-term goals.

Whether you’re planning a new build, a refurbishment, or a decarbonisation retrofit, we bring clarity, compliance, and confidence to every step of your building services design journey.

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Building Services Design

What We Offer

We combine design excellence with digital delivery to give clients complete confidence in their building infrastructure—from first sketch to final handover.

Mechanical Design

Our mechanical engineers design efficient, low-carbon systems that enhance comfort, sustainability, and long-term performance. 

  • Heating and cooling load assessments
  • Low-carbon system design (ASHPs, GSHPs, WSHPs, VRF/VRV)
  • Domestic hot and cold water systems
  • Mechanical ventilation & heat recovery (MVHR)
  • Building Management System (BMS) integration
  • Thermal comfort modelling (TM52/TM59)
  • IES energy modelling & digital twin simulation
Electrical Design

From core infrastructure to renewables, our electrical engineers deliver resilient, future-focused designs that support decarbonised, tech-enabled buildings.

  • Electrical infrastructure and containment layouts
  • EV charging infrastructure
  • Solar PV farms and Battery Energy System Storage (BESS)
  • Lighting and emergency lighting schemes
  • Small power and distribution systems
  • Life safety systems (fire alarms, smoke detection)
  • Security, data, and access control systems
  • Renewable generation integration (solar PV, battery storage)
BIM Modelling & Digital Engineering

We lead with a BIM-first design approach, enabling seamless collaboration, faster approvals, and efficient project delivery. Our intelligent 3D models reduce risk and unlock long-term value across your building’s lifecycle.

  • Drawing automation and document control workflows
  • 3D spatial coordination of MEP systems in Revit
  • Clash detection and model review in Navisworks
  • Engineering calculations embedded via Stabicad
  • Standardised COBie schedules for asset data
  • Seamless IFC model exchange across platforms

trusted partner For Net Zero journeys

Choose C3 Group

We’re not just M&E consultants – we’re your strategic partner in delivering high-performance, low-carbon buildings.

  • Independent, in-house M&E design team
  • Deep experience across public and private sectors
  • Specialists in funding-linked and compliance-driven projects
  • End-to-end design solutions: from feasibility to tender
  • Proven digital delivery and BIM leadership
  • Designs tailored to optimise capital, energy, and carbon performance
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LET’S TRANSFORM YOUR BUILDING PROJECT

Let’s Build Smarter Together

Looking for trusted M&E design expertise to help deliver your net zero goals? Speak to our team today – we’re here to support your project from first sketch to final sign-off.
Get in touch with our team to discuss your project or book a discovery call.

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