Mechanical and Piping

Mechanical and piping engineering plays a critical role in EPC projects, ensuring the design and operation of equipment, piping systems, and associated components meet project requirements.
Deliverables like equipment lists, piping isometrics, stress analysis reports, and mechanical datasheets are integral to the project’s success. These outputs require meticulous attention to detail, coordination with other disciplines, and adherence to international standards.
At Buro Matei, we integrate mechanical and piping workflows with advanced tools like Microsoft Dataverse, Power BI, and Fabric, creating a centralized platform for collaboration and data management.
This approach eliminates silos, enhances consistency, and aligns deliverables with global standards like CFIHOS, enabling seamless handovers and efficient execution.

Why Buro Matei
Our experience spans decades in engineering, project management, and procurement, giving us unparalleled insight into the collaborative challenges faced by EPC organizations.
We specialize in designing scalable solutions that grow with your organization, enabling seamless transitions to advanced platforms like Dataverse, Power Apps, and Fabric.
Our approach includes a focus on Lean principles, using tools like SharePoint Lists and Planner to reduce waste and streamline task management across disciplines.
We understand the risks and limitations of traditional tools like Excel and guide teams in adopting SharePoint for improved data quality, traceability, and governance.
We actively engage leadership to align teams with centralized collaboration strategies, driving cultural shifts toward data-driven operations and empowering teams with tailored training and support.
All recommended solutions are internally tested within Buro Matei, ensuring that every feature we deploy is practical, efficient, and results-driven.
Challenges We Solve
Mechanical and piping engineering teams face several challenges, including:
Data Fragmentation: Equipment and piping data are often spread across multiple tools, leading to duplication and errors.
Manual Processes: Tasks like generating equipment lists and piping isometrics rely heavily on manual updates, increasing inefficiencies.
Poor Coordination: Limited integration between disciplines results in delays and miscommunication during the review process.
Inconsistent Deliverables: Datasheets and reports often lack alignment with project and operational standards, complicating handovers.
Limited Change Tracking: The impact of design changes on stress calculations, equipment layouts, and procurement is not easily visualized.
Our Approach
At Buro Matei, our mechanical and piping services combine mindset, technology, and execution to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration.
1. Mindset

1. Mindset
We empower EPC teams to embrace centralized collaboration and data management as essential parts of their workflows.
- We promote a culture of proactive communication between mechanical, piping, and related disciplines, ensuring alignment on deliverables.
- Teams are trained to use centralized systems for equipment tracking, piping design, and stress analysis, reducing errors and inefficiencies.
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- Leadership is supported in adopting transparent workflows, ensuring timely approvals and collaborative design reviews.
2. Technology

2. Technology
Our technical expertise ensures seamless implementation and optimization of SharePoint and Teams for EPC workflows.
- Centralized Data Management: Equipment lists, piping isometrics, and mechanical datasheets are managed within Dataverse, creating a single source of truth.
- Integration with CFIHOS Standards: Mechanical and piping attributes align with CFIHOS data models, ensuring consistency across disciplines and simplifying handovers.
- Dia-Inch Calculation Dashboards: For piping material management, we developed a Power BI dashboard that visualizes piping quantities extracted from 3D models and automatically calculates equivalent Dia-Inch values. This dashboard simplifies material tracking, enabling precise procurement and construction planning.
- Isometric Production Dashboards: Our custom dashboard supported piping engineering teams in achieving 99% first-time-right deliverables on over 4,000 isometrics. This tool tracked production, identified bottlenecks, and aligned teams to reduce revisions from 70–300% down to less than 1%.
- Real-Time Dashboards: Power BI dashboards visualize piping progress, equipment status, and stress analysis results, providing actionable insights for decision-makers.
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- Automated Workflows: Power Automate handles repetitive tasks like populating equipment datasheets and updating piping attributes, reducing manual effort.
- Scenario Analysis: Stress analysis and equipment simulations are integrated into workflows, allowing teams to model and address potential issues proactively.
- Dynamic Coordination: Changes in equipment lists automatically update related piping designs, stress calculations, and procurement schedules, minimizing rework.
- Resource Tracking: Fabric pipelines track resources, timelines, and costs associated with mechanical and piping deliverables, improving accountability.
3. Execution

3. Execution
We ensure the seamless integration of SharePoint and Teams into your EPC workflows by aligning tools, processes, and organizational goals.
- We establish structured workflows for creating and managing deliverables, from initial equipment specifications to final piping isometrics.
- Seamless integration between mechanical and piping teams ensures that changes are synchronized across all related documents and systems.
- Governance frameworks define clear roles, standards, and approval processes for mechanical and piping teams, ensuring alignment and consistency.
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- Collaborative platforms enable teams to track dependencies, resolve conflicts, and finalize deliverables efficiently.
- Automated transmittals streamline the submission of approved deliverables to clients, vendors, and construction teams, ensuring timely communication.
Results
Our work with SharePoint and Teams has delivered measurable results for EPC organizations:

Implemented SharePoint-based document management systems to handle contracts, drawings, and deliverables, reducing errors and improving traceability.

Replaced Excel task trackers with SharePoint Lists, improving task visibility and eliminating risks caused by manual errors.

Deployed Planner in Teams for Agile task management, enabling project teams to adopt Kanban workflows and track progress visually.

Created project-specific SharePoint sites with centralized data, ensuring easy access to documents, calendars, and project updates.

Integrated Power BI dashboards into Teams channels, providing project managers with real-time insights and reducing reliance on email updates.

Provided training to foster a culture of collaboration, helping teams transition smoothly from siloed systems to integrated platforms.
Pricing
At Buro Matei, our pricing for SharePoint and Teams solutions is tailored to the complexity of your organization’s needs. Costs vary based on factors like the size of your organization, the level of support required, and the scope of implementation.
Microsoft Teams is licensed as part of Microsoft 365 plans, while SharePoint offers varying storage options depending on your organization’s requirements.
Streamline your mechanical and piping workflows with Buro Matei. From equipment lists to piping isometrics, we ensure your deliverables are accurate, efficient, and ready for seamless handover. Schedule a consultation to explore how our expertise and technology can transform your project execution.