Our Expertise

Lawler Consulting is a building services engineering consultancy specialising in the design, coordination and delivery of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) systems for new-build and refurbishment projects across the built environment.

Building Services Engineering

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering for the Built Environment

We work across commercial, industrial, retail, residential, leisure, education and public-sector projects, delivering integrated building services solutions that support performance, comfort, safety and long-term operational efficiency.
Our role is to ensure that building services are robust, compliant, well-coordinated and capable of performing as intended incorporating our certified quality management system – from early design through construction, commissioning and operation.

What We Do

Our designs are developed in close collaboration with architects, clients and project teams to ensure building services are aligned with architectural intent, operational needs and regulatory requirements.

We deliver fully integrated M&E engineering services covering:

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Lighting design and controls
Electrical power and distribution
Water and drainage systems
Fire and life safety systems
Security, CCTV and access control
Data, communications and smart building infrastructure
Building Management Systems (BMS)

Early Design & Planning Support

We are regularly involved at early design and planning stages, where building services decisions have the greatest impact on programme, cost and long-term performance.

Our early-stage support ensures that building services strategies are coordinated, compliant and deliverable before projects move into detailed design.

Early Design & Planning

Planning and LRD process support
Preliminary building services strategies
Plant accommodation and spatial requirements
Utility infrastructure design and coordination

Performance & Compliance (Engineering-Led)

Part L compliance support
Preliminary BER assessments
Energy Statements
Lighting Impact Reports

External Environment & Lighting

External and public lighting design
Glint & glare analysis
Lighting impact assessments

Where projects require specialist sustainability strategy, lifecycle carbon assessment or green building certification, these services are delivered in collaboration with our sister company, Lawler Sustainability.

Design Development & Technical Delivery

As projects progress into detailed design and construction, Lawler Consulting provides comprehensive M&E engineering services to support coordinated delivery.

Our focus is on producing clear, buildable designs that integrate seamlessly with architectural and structural systems.

This includes:

Detailed mechanical and electrical design
Services coordination and clash resolution
Integration with architectural and interior design intent
Support through procurement and contractor engagement
Technical reviews and design development workshops

We place a strong emphasis on clarity, coordination and constructability — reducing risk during construction and supporting efficient project delivery.

Construction, Commissioning & Handover

We remain actively involved during construction to ensure that the installed systems reflect the design intent and perform as required.

Our construction-stage and handover support includes:

Site inspections and technical support
Witnessing commissioning and testing of M&E systems
Review of as-built drawings and schematics
Review of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
Support with system handover and compliance documentation
Training and familiarisation for facilities and maintenance teams

This stage is critical in bridging the gap between design and operation — and ensuring buildings are handed over ready to perform.

In-Use Performance & Post-Occupancy Support

Building services engineering does not end at practical completion.

We support clients during the early operational phase to help optimise performance, resolve defects and ensure systems operate efficiently in real-world use.

This includes:

Defects inspections and support during the Defects Liability Period (DLP)
System re-balancing and fine-tuning
Building Management System (BMS) optimisation
Post-occupancy performance review and analysis
Support with asset data and operational strategies

Our involvement helps clients protect their investment and realise the full value of their building services systems.

Sustainability & Decarbonisation

Many projects require specialist sustainability, carbon and decarbonisation expertise alongside building services engineering.

These services are delivered by our sister company, Lawler Sustainability, a dedicated sustainability consultancy supporting clients with:

Sustainability and decarbonisation strategy
Life-cycle carbon assessment
Green building certification (BREEAM, LEED, EDGE, HPI)
Portfolio-level energy and carbon reduction
ESG and CSRD support

This collaborative approach allows clients to access integrated engineering and sustainability expertise, while maintaining clear accountability and specialist focus.

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Quality & Assurance

Lawler Consulting operates a certified Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, reflecting our commitment to consistency, accountability and continuous improvement across all projects.

This accreditation ensures that our processes, documentation and delivery standards are aligned with recognised best practice, giving clients confidence in the quality and reliability of our work.

Why Lawler Consulting

Clear focus on building services engineering
Experience across a wide range of sectors
Strong early-stage planning and coordination capability
Practical, delivery-focused design approach
Ongoing support from design through operation
Seamless collaboration with sustainability specialists when required
ISO 9001 certified quality management system

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