- Sydney, NSW — Building Services Consultants
Building Services Engineering Consultants in Sydney
Design-led engineering for better-performing buildings
At Space Consulting, we bring design and engineering together to create practical, cost-effective, and better-performing building solutions.
With over 40 years of combined experience across four core disciplines, from mechanical (HVAC) and electrical engineering services to hydraulic and fire protection, including sustainability/ sustainable building design/ ESD, acoustics and BIM services, we develop optimal solutions that meet your project requirements while maximising your space and creating better environments.
40+
Years Expertise
76+
Projects Delivered
9
Disciplines
40+
Years Combined Expertise
Across our senior engineering team
76+
Projects Delivered
Across residential, commercial & beyond
9
Core Disciplines
MEP, fire, ESD, vertical transport & BIM
20+
Years Avg. Experience
Per principal engineer
Trusted by leading organisations across Australia
Where Great Design Meets Smart Engineering
A building works only as well as the systems running inside it.
We approach building services engineering the way architects approach design. That means services that don’t eat into usable floor area, plant and equipment located where it makes sense, and documentation your builder can work their way from.
We also look at how building services interact with architecture, construction, and budget, because those decisions determine how the building runs once it’s occupied.
The result? Having better spaces that perform well for years to come.
Our services
Building Services Engineering, Designed as One
Our multidisciplinary approach brings together the experts needed to create coordinated building solutions.
Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering
Performance-focused HVAC design covering heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chilled water, refrigeration, building management systems, and CFD modelling for comfort, efficiency, and operational reliability.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical infrastructure designed for safe, resilient, and efficient building operation, including power distribution, lighting, specialist feature lighting, security, structured cabling, AV, communications, and NBN pathways.
Hydraulic Engineering/ Plumbing
Hydraulic and plumbing systems designed with a focus on compliance, capacity, serviceability, and long-term reliability, including water reticulation, hot water, natural gas, sanitary plumbing, stormwater, hydrants, and hose reels.
Fire & Life Safety
High-performance fire protection systems that satisfy strict regulatory compliance and safeguard physical assets, including automatic sprinklers, fire detection, alarms, EWIS, gas suppression, and complex special hazard protection.
ESD / Sustainability
Environmentally sustainable design integrated into every project to enhance building performance, support responsible resource use, strengthen long-term asset value, and reduce operational costs.
BIM/ Revit
Accurate 3d modelling, building services coordination, and clash detection, helping streamline design and improve construction efficiency.
One Design Approach. One Coordinated Project.
Building services don’t work separately, so we don’t design them that way.
Designed around your project
From the early stages of design, we work with the architectural vision, project requirements, available space, and performance goals already in mind.
Coordinated across disciplines
Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire, and other building systems can compete for the same space. We look at how they interact early to help avoid clashes and rework.
Practical to build and operate
We’ve worked across design, construction, and operations, so we know what a drawing looks like once it reaches the site, so we design accordingly.
Sectors We Serve
Deep experience across diverse building types and industries.
Why choose us
We strive to deliver value to our clients
We transcend traditional consultancy by enhancing client satisfaction, building trust, and fostering lasting partnerships across every project stage.
Proven track record
Over 40 years of combined expertise across four core disciplines, spanning design, construction, and operational management, with 200+ projects delivered across Australia and internationally, from airports and hospitals to high-rise residential areas and data centres.
Our track record
Collaborative approach
We work closely with architects, project managers, builders, developers, and other consultants to understand your project. We think of your project as our own, communicate clearly, and find solutions that align with your goals.
Our process
Optimises cost and performance
If a design element adds cost without adding value, we’ll tell you. We look for ways to optimise designs so they meet your project requirements without unnecessary complexity or cost.
Our track record
Innovative solutions
Leveraging BIM/Revit MEP, CFD modelling, and the latest engineering tools, we identify clashes early, improve coordination, and help resolve design challenges before they reach construction.
Our solutions
Our process
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Discovery
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Development
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Implementation
04
Monitoring
Featured Projects
From complex commercial developments to specialist institutional facilities, we engineer systems built for constructability and long-term asset value. Explore our portfolio of multidisciplinary building services projects delivered across diverse property sectors.
Commercial
Mechanical
Electrical
Woolworths Menai
- Menai, NSW
Commercial
Mechanical
Hydraulic
Calyx – Botanic Gardens of Sydney
- Sydney, NSW
Commercial
Mechanical
Electrical
Anglicare Warriewood AC Upgrade
- Warriewood, NSW
Commercial
Mechanical
Electric
Canterbury Olympic Park Ice Rink
- Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Testimonials
Trusted by leading developers
Our commitment
We build solutions to drive results
Frequently Asked Questions
Building services engineering involves the critical internal systems required to make a built environment safe, functional, operationally efficient, and code-compliant. It involves the strategic design and integration of mechanical (HVAC), electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, communications, and digital control networks.
Building services engineers translate architectural concepts into functioning technical realities. They handle the complete engineering lifecycle, including system design, spatial coordination, regulatory compliance documentation, and construction-phase advisory, ensuring services integrate seamlessly with the building’s structural and architectural framework.
If you’re looking for sustainable building services engineering, Space Consulting delivers sustainable, performance-driven building services consultancy. Alongside sustainable building design, we provide mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire protection, leveraging BIM/Revit asset modeling, helping create buildings that are practical, efficient and designed for long-term performance.
Building services engineering should be considered during the concept design phases. Bringing engineering in from the start ensures that critical spatial allocations such as plant rooms, vertical risers, service reticulation routes, and maintenance clearances are locked into the master plan before architectural changes become difficult or costly.
Multidisciplinary coordination prevents individual building services from competing for the same space. Coordinating them early helps maximise spatial efficiency, eliminate drawing clashes, safeguard architectural design intent, and reduce the risk of costly variations, rework, and delays during construction.
Building services drive both initial capital expenditure (CapEx) and long-term operational expenditure (OpEx). Optimising system selection, equipment size, space allocation, and energy performance can minimise upfront plant costs while reducing ongoing energy consumption, maintenance demands, and lifecycle asset costs.
Let us help you create better spaces
Planning a new development, upgrading an existing asset, or preparing a project for construction?
Talk to Space Consulting about how building services engineering that is coordinated, practical, and focused on delivering better-performing buildings from design through operation.