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Inside the Wild World of MEP Design: Site Visits, HVAC, and Engineering Oddities

On this episode of ProfitDig Live, we sit down with Phillip Greer to talk MEP design—short for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing. But don’t let the technical acronym fool you—this conversation takes some hilarious turns. Phillip has worked across the country on everything from wastewater treatment facilities to ice cream plants built in repurposed meat packing […]

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January 6, 2026 · 2 min read

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What the Heck Is MEP? And Why It Matters in Construction Bids

If you’ve worked in construction for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard someone say “MEP” — as in, “We’re still waiting on the MEP drawings,” or “That’s not in the MEP scope.” So let’s break it down in plain language: What the heck is MEP, and why should small contractors care? What Does MEP […]

July 15, 2025

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