Engineering field · Construction & environment
Building services engineering
Typical tasks
- Planning of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
- Heating and cooling load calculation
- Building automation
- Specialist site management and acceptance
Focus areas
Focus: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning
Focus: Electrical planning
Focus: Building automation
Standards and regulations
What engineers in Building services engineering should know depending on the task. Enter the ones important for your project as requirements; the matching checks each one.
- Buildings Energy Act (GEG)
- VDI 6022 indoor air hygiene and VDI 2035 heating water
- DIN EN 12831 heating load and VDI 2078 cooling load
- DIN 1988 drinking water
- VDE 0100 for electrical installations
Frequently asked questions
Can a building services planner handle heating, ventilation and plumbing together?
Many building services engineers plan several trades (HVAC and plumbing); electrical engineering is usually a separate discipline. On larger projects, splitting by trade is common. In the project you can state the trades individually as requirements.
How do I find freelance engineers for Building services engineering?
Post your project for free and enter the task, tools (e.g. Revit MEP, DDS-CAD, LiNear) and standards. We compare it with the profiles in the pool and suggest the best matches with Match-Score and missing requirements. Your company name stays hidden.