Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about who we are, what we deliver and where we have worked.
About Evolution
What does Evolution for Engineering Services do?
Evolution for Engineering Services is an MEP engineering consultancy based in Cairo, Egypt. It specialises in the design and supervision of electromechanical (MEP) works for buildings and infrastructure projects, prepares complete tender document packages, evaluates tender bids, and produces shop drawings for contracting firms.
When was Evolution for Engineering Services established?
The firm was established in 2008 under the name “Ideas Consultant Office”. The commercial name changed to “Evolution for Engineering Services” in 2024.
Is Evolution for Engineering Services the same company as Ideas Consultant Office?
Yes. Ideas Consultant Office was the original name of the firm when it was established in 2008; it has traded as Evolution for Engineering Services since 2024.
What does MEP stand for?
MEP stands for mechanical, electrical and plumbing — the electromechanical services of a building or site, such as air conditioning, water supply and drainage, fire fighting, power, lighting and low-current systems.
What is included in Evolution’s scope of works?
Three stages: (1) setting up MEP design concepts and developing the preliminary and detailed design, delivered as a complete tender document with design drawings, technical specifications, bill of quantities and cost estimate; (2) tender bids evaluation and technical ranking of contractors; (3) site technical assistance — following up contractors, approving material submittals and inspection requests, reviewing payment invoices, and testing and commissioning all MEP works.
Which sectors does Evolution work in?
Hotels & Resorts, Factories & Workshops, Educational, Commercial Buildings, Hospitals & Labs, Sports Facilities, Landscape Projects, Banks, Governmental Projects, plus shop drawings projects for contractors.
In which countries has Evolution delivered projects?
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Sudan. Projects outside Egypt include Sudair Industrial City, Al-Jouf University, malls in Jeddah and the Jazan beach development in Saudi Arabia, the Al Fanar and Rotana hotels in Salalah, Oman, Dubai Bank’s Jumeirah branch and the Capital Bank of Sudan in Khartoum.
How many projects are in Evolution’s reference list?
The published company profile lists 79 sample projects across 10 sectors and 5 countries, with connected loads of up to 220 MVA.
Does Evolution prepare shop drawings and work in BIM?
Yes. Evolution prepares working shop drawings and coordination drawings for contracting firms. For the Four Seasons Hotel in Madinaty the MEP shop drawings and coordination drawings are produced in Revit at LOD 400.
Where is Evolution for Engineering Services located and how can I get in touch?
The office is at 31 Ibn Al Nafees St., Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. Call +20 122 427 3541 (mobile) or +20 2 2350 4069 (tel & fax), or email info@evolution-es.com.
Services and scope
What does MEP design cover?
MEP stands for mechanical, electrical and plumbing — the building services that make a building work. Evolution sets up the MEP design concepts, then develops the preliminary and detailed design of the MEP installations for buildings and infrastructure projects.
Which building types has Evolution designed MEP systems for?
Hotels and resorts, factories and workshops, universities and schools, shopping malls and commercial buildings, hospitals and laboratories, sports facilities, landscape projects, banks and governmental projects such as Cairo Metro workshops.
What is the largest infrastructure project Evolution has designed?
Sudair Industrial City in Saudi Arabia (2010): the infrastructure design of an 8 million m² industrial city, covering all outdoor networks with feeding points and the road lighting network, with a total connected load of 220 MVA.
Can infrastructure networks be replaced while a site keeps operating?
Yes. At Palm Royale Resort in Soma Bay (2023), Evolution re-studied, redesigned and replaced all of the MEP infrastructure networks of a five-star resort without cutting off the resort’s operation.
What is included in an MEP tender documents package?
A complete tender document from Evolution includes the design drawings, the technical specifications, the bill of quantities (BOQ) and a cost estimate for the MEP works.
How does Evolution evaluate tender bids?
Bids are evaluated to ensure sufficiency and conformity with the tender documents, and contractors are ranked according to their technical offers.
What does MEP site supervision include?
Following up the activities of the contractors, reviewing and approving material submittals, material inspection requests and site inspection requests, reviewing payment invoices, and carrying out testing and commissioning of all MEP works.
Does Evolution prepare shop drawings for contractors?
Yes. Preparing working shop drawings and coordination drawings for contracting firms is part of Evolution’s scope. Clients have included Orascom (OCI), Rowad and CCC–Atriam.
Does Evolution work in BIM / Revit?
Yes. For the Four Seasons Hotel in Madinaty, the MEP shop drawings and coordination drawings are produced in Revit at LOD 400.
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