Specialist Practice

Peer Review & Engineering Audits

Independent third-party review of MEP design, equipment sizing, and codal compliance — trusted by IHCL and leading international hotel brands for projects across India, the Middle East, and Africa.

About Peer Review

What Peer Review Entails

MEP peer review is independent engineering oversight of a project's design — before construction, during construction, or pre-handover — to verify that:

  • Heat loads, electrical loads, and hydraulic calculations are accurate
  • Equipment selection is right-sized and not over/under-specified
  • Code compliance (NBC, ASHRAE, local fire NOC, brand standards) is met
  • Design drawings are coordinated across disciplines
  • Energy efficiency, sustainability and lifecycle OPEX are optimised

We have been engaged as peer review consultants by IHCL (Taj Hotels) and other leading hotel brands for properties across India, the Maldives, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Why Engage Us for Peer Review
  • 40 Years of Hospitality MEP We have designed the systems we are asked to review — we understand them.
  • Independent & Confidential No conflicts — we review without any stake in the outcome.
  • International Reach Projects reviewed across India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Maldives and Africa.
  • Brand-Standards Literate Intimate familiarity with Taj, Hilton, Conrad, Leela, Accor standards.
Notable Peer Review Projects

Projects We Have Peer-Reviewed

A representative selection of international and domestic hospitality projects where we have been appointed as the third-party MEP peer reviewer.

International

Taj Palm Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE · IHCL Luxury

Independent MEP peer review for the Taj-branded luxury hotel on Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah. Review of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire-life-safety design against brand standards and local authority norms.

International

Taj Makkah

Makkah, Saudi Arabia · IHCL

MEP peer review for the Taj-branded property in the holy city of Makkah. High-capacity, high-occupancy engineering review with specific consideration for pilgrimage-season peak loads.

Domestic

Taj Cidade De Goa

Goa · IHCL Heritage Property

Peer review of MEPF design for the Taj-managed heritage hospitality property in Goa. Includes phased-renovation review with live-operations considerations.

Domestic

Vivanta Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur · IHCL Vivanta

Independent MEP review for the Vivanta-branded property in Jamshedpur. Review of loads, equipment selection, coordination, and brand-standards compliance.

Domestic

IHCL SeleQtions Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar · Hill-Station Resort

Peer review for the IHCL SeleQtions property at Mahabaleshwar. Hill-station specific MEP considerations — altitude-adjusted sizing, humidity control, off-grid backup strategies.

Domestic

IHCL SeleQtions Sirmaur

Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Mountain Property

MEP peer review for the SeleQtions property in Sirmaur — mountain-climate engineering review covering thermal comfort, winter heating, and redundant backup systems.

Scope of Review Engagements

What a Peer Review Covers

01

Load & Sizing Verification

Independent recalculation of heat loads, electrical loads, and hydraulic calcs. Cross-check of equipment selection for capacity and redundancy.

02

Code & Standards Compliance

NBC, ASHRAE, local fire NOC, IGBC, brand-standards, and international codes — full compliance verification with documented findings.

03

Design Coordination Review

Clash detection between MEP services, architectural, and structural disciplines. BIM model review where available.

04

Energy & OPEX Optimisation

Review for over-sizing, inefficient sequencing, pump/fan selection, chiller staging — identifying long-term OPEX savings.

05

Constructability & Commissioning

Review for buildability, access, maintenance, and commissioning plan. Identification of field issues before they become costly rework.

06

Written Observations Report

Structured findings document with severity-graded observations, recommendations, and sign-off criteria. Re-review cycles included.

Need Independent MEP Review on Your Project?

Whether you need a one-off pre-construction audit or ongoing peer review through detailed-design and execution — we can mobilise quickly for review-only engagements.

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