Schnackel Engineers’ plumbing design services take full advantage of the power of our proprietary AI-Enhanced design technology to optimize the routing and sizing of the various plumbing systems to achieve all of the design objectives of the project with the lowest material and labor cost, highest efficiency and lowest carbon footprint possible. This includes our groundbreaking 3D Gravity Piping Systems software, which automates the design of waste, vent, and grease piping layouts in full 3D for faster, clash-free construction documents.
Our experienced project managers, engineers and designers work closely with you and the rest of the design team to establish all of the performance requirements and expectations of the plumbing systems, which are then input with incredible accuracy into our AI for MEP® design software. From there the AI technology studies thousands of design alternatives and routings to find the best solution for the project. Our 3D Gravity Piping Systems module is especially effective for generating code-compliant, constructible DWV systems upfront—minimizing revisions during coordination. This level of automation keeps our engineers and designers focused on the things that really matter – those human interactions, fixture selections and touchpoints that make a building safe, convenient, energy and water efficient for the life of the facility. We keep the humans focused on the aesthetics and functionality of the space, all for a better outcome of the project and reduced risk.
For existing buildings, each project kicks off with one of a range of pre-design site survey options, from traditional site surveys to advanced LiDAR scans that gather highly precise site information that can be imported directly into your design models. Thermal imaging can also be used to anticipate and correct problems before they occur.
Having successfully completed thousands of plumbing designs using our advanced technology for a wide range of project sizes and types, from single tenant spaces to multi-million square foot mixed use developments, we bring comprehensive experience to every design challenge.
At every turn, Schnackel Engineers is committed to delivering high-quality plumbing design services that keep projects on track and under budget, mitigating your risks every step of the way.