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How long is the design cycle for hotel MEP systems generally?

MEP DirectorUpdated 2026-04-27

Depending on scale and complexity, schematic design generally takes 3 5 days, preliminary design 7 14 days, and construction drawing design 14 30 days. For five star hotels, due t…

How long is the design cycle for hotel MEP systems generally?

Depending on scale and complexity, schematic design generally takes 3-5 days, preliminary design 7-14 days, and construction drawing design 14-30 days. For five-star hotels, due to system complexity, it is recommended to allow sufficient design time to avoid later changes.

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