While MEP is often an underappreciated component of a building design, it is often the most critical component for successful building planning and performance. MEP systems comprise a significant portion of operating costs for most buildings when equipped with poor systems, and inefficiencies. With proper planning and strategy, an effective MEP design is a primary building block for managing and operating an efficient, optimal facility. Thompson Engineering approaches commercial projects by prioritizing the MEP design early in the construction life-cycle to optimize the buildings performance all while considering sustainable systems, materials and operations like green building systems, LEED certification, air quality and water conservation.