AI for MEP® is a suite of AI-driven tools developed by Schnackel Engineers, tailored to automate and optimize MEP design for greater speed, accuracy, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
Key Capabilities
- Smart 3D Gravity Piping Design
AI for MEP® includes automated layout generation for waste, vent, and grease piping—cutting design time, material usage, and embodied carbon. - Optimized Layout Generation
The AI engine simulates numerous MEP layout scenarios to identify the most sustainable, compact, and cost-effective design, improving both performance and sustainability. - Speed and Precision
Schnackel reports that AI for MEP® delivers designs faster than traditional methods while increasing accuracy and standard compliance—benefiting rapid rollouts like retail spaces.
Why Use AI for MEP®
- Significant Cost & Carbon Savings
Optimized layouts often result in shorter runs of piping and conduit, less material use, and lower environmental impact—delivering 10–30% savings in both cost and embodied carbon in real-world applications. - Increased Efficiency
Design automation accelerates project delivery, enabling quicker response times for projects and faster handovers. - High Design Quality
AI-generated layouts are optimized for constructability and energy efficiency, helping maintain high standards while cutting waste.
Ideal Use Cases
- Retail and Rollout Projects
Rapid, repeatable floor plans benefit from MEP design automation—resulting in streamlined delivery and consistency across multiple sites. - Sustainable-focused MEP Design
Projects aiming to minimize embodied and operational carbon gain from AI-led optimization aimed at reducing materials and energy use upfront.
Getting Started
- Demo & Case Study Access
Schnackel offers a free downloadable case study to demonstrate how AI for MEP® reduces costs and enhances speed in retail rollout projects. - Integration with BIM Workflows
Although not detailed explicitly, the platform appears to align with the design outputs of modern BIM workflows—ideal for integration into existing AEC processes.
For more information about the AI for MEP® tool, please check out their website at: https://schnackel.com/about-us/ai-technology
