The 828 Engineering Blog
Practical MEPF guidance for developers, operators, and facility owners in the Philippines — written by the engineers who design these systems daily.
VRF vs Split Type Aircon: How to Choose for a Philippine Building
Your designer has proposed VRF. Your contractor says split type units will do the same job for less. Both are partly right, and the quotations
How Many Tons of Aircon Do I Need, A Philippine Sizing Guide
You measured the room. You searched for a number. Three different sites gave you three different answers, and the supplier is waiting. The bottom line
How to Compute HVAC Load for Philippine Buildings
Your contractor says the restaurant needs 15 tons. The supplier quotes 12. Nobody has shown you a calculation, and the equipment order closes on Friday.
HVAC Design for Tropical Climates: Energy Efficiency Strategies for Philippine Buildings
HVAC design in the Philippines is a humidity problem as much as a temperature problem. Efficient tropical design manages moisture loads, brings in fresh air
BIM Clash Detection: How It Saves 10–15% on Construction Rework
BIM clash detection uses a coordinated 3D model of a building’s structural, architectural, and MEPF systems to find physical conflicts — a duct through a
Fire Protection Requirements for Buildings in the Philippines (RA 9514 + NFPA)
Fire protection requirements in the Philippines are set by the Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, administered by