Callidus Design Ltd Consulting Engineers

read moreWe pride ourselves on the quality of service provided to all our clients which always aims to build or maintain a long term relationship. We positively engage with all parties involved on a project and ensure that we always produce clear, concise and comprehensive design information which is fully coordinated with the building structure(s). Our track record of receiving regular repeat business is testament to our approach. Please review our website and if you feel Callidus Design can be of service on your project, please get in touch.

read moreThe design of all building services requires that any noise sources inherent within the design do not produce excess noise or vibration which may interfere with the intended use of the building or create unacceptable levels of disturbance to the occupants. The initial selection of plant must be appropriate for the intended building usage and meet any maximum noise limitations stipulated by the client. This would typically apply to the selection of plant which is designed to move air or water through a building, i.e. fans, pumps and their associated distribution systems.

read moreWithin the consulting world several names are used to describe the same design functions. Depending on your background you may refer to this function as Building Services. Others may refer to it as Mechanical and Electrical or more commonly, M&E for short. They all refer to the normal (non-process) type of services which you would find in any Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Healthcare building. When the acronym MEP is used the 'P' refers to Process in addition to Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

read moreHVAC systems provide the Fresh Air requirements for building occupants and make-up to replace air lost from a building from pressurisation or extract systems. In addition, they can provide both the heating and cooling function to offset building fabric and internal component losses or gains. Lastly, in some circumstances the HVAC systems are used to control humidity levels. However, not all HVAC systems are designed correctly or perform in accordance with their intended design. There are several different types of refrigerant-based Air Conditioning (sometimes called air-con) systems installed in today's builings.

read moreCallidus Design has extensive experience of the successful design, specification and installation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and Process Control Systems including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) for PLCs. Applications include those which provide environmental control, process control and central plant control. Controls strategies play a vital role in maximising the efficiency of all mechanical systems. It is the application of more and more comprehensive controls packages which have led to some of the most significant advances in efficiency which we have witnessed it the past decade.

read moreAs Consulting Engineers Callidus Design can provide a complete design service for a broad range of electrical building services. Callidus Design have project experience across a wide range of sectors including Residential, Leisure, Commercial, Industrial, and Healthcare. Previous and current projects range from small scale residential developments to large multi million pound developments. The core staff at Callidus Design have acquired particular knowledge in the servicing of often complex industrial building applications, for example, microelectronic cleanrooms, pharmaceutical facilities and processes requiring close control of environmental temperature and humidity.

read moreIn the event of accident or failure of a Building Service resulting in secondary damage or injury, more often than not a forensic analysis is required to determine the root cause of the incident. This is particularly required when the incident leads to an insurance claim and the insurance company needs to be sure of their liability before settling the claim. To that end they employ the services of an Expert Witness. Callidus Design provide an Expert Witness function via our strategic partners. We have expertise in providing this function over a wide range of building and process services.

read moreNot all building or process services operate in the way we would like them to operate. This can be because the preferred mode of operation has changed since the building or system was constructed. It can also be as a result of a flaw in the original design concept or design briefing which results in the system being controlled in a manner which is less than desirable. In a commercial building this may prove to be a great annoyance for the building occupants but in a process environment it can be potentially disastrous or at least very costly.