At DARe‑me Consulting Engineers, we are proud to support Scotland’s world-renowned whisky industry with specialist building services designs that blend technical excellence with a deep appreciation of tradition, sustainability, and brand storytelling.

With a proven track record across the Highlands, Islands, a nd Lowlands, we understand that distilleries are not just production facilities—they are cultural landmarks, visitor destinations, and energy-intensive operations all in one.

Whether you're building a new site, expanding an existing distillery, or creating a flagship visitor centre, our M&E solutions are tailored to meet the unique demands of whisky production, compliance, and immersive guest experiences.

Our Distillery Design Expertise Includes:

• Heat recovery systems from stills and steam boilers—capturing and reusing thermal energy for space heating, hot water, and underfloor heating systems
• HVAC solutions for maturation warehouses—carefully controlling temperature and humidity for optimum ageing conditions
• Ventilation and zoning strategies for stillhouses, bottling lines, and process spaces
• Architectural lighting schemes that enhance heritage features, create ambience in tasting rooms, and support visual storytelling
• Smart zoning and controls to reduce energy use in public and staff areas
• Low carbon and off-grid strategies, including ASHPs, thermal stores, solar PV, and biomass systems
• Life safety systems, fire protection, and ventilation designed to accommodate flammable atmospheres and ATEX zones
• Design support for planning submissions, energy statements, and distillery expansion programmes

Sustainability Meets Tradition - Our designs allow distilleries to embrace modern sustainability standards without compromising the character and heritage that make them so special. Through careful integration of renewable systems and energy-efficient layouts, we help whisky brands lower carbon footprints, meet net-zero targets, and improve operational resilience—especially in remote or off-grid locations.

“DARe‑me’s team brought deep understanding and technical creativity to our distillery expansion—we were impressed with both their professionalism and the results.”

— Client testimonial, Highlands-based whisky brand (2024)

Projects Delivered:

• New-build distilleries with visitor centres and brand homes
• Expansion of existing production sites to increase capacity
• Heritage building conversions for boutique whisky brands
• Process plant upgrades with minimal downtime
• Maturation warehouse HVAC and monitoring integration
• Multi-phase developments for whisky and gin production

Why Distillery Clients Choose DARe‑me:

• In-depth knowledge of distillation processes, environmental sensitivities, and public engagement spaces
• Experience balancing production requirements with visitor experience design
• Familiarity with planning policies, SEPA guidelines, and rural infrastructure constraints
• Collaborative working with architects, distillery consultants, and master blenders
• Practical engineering backed by a passion for Scotland’s most iconic export

DARe-me Consulting Engineers delivers high-quality mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services for a wide range of residential developments, from public sector housing to luxury private residences.

Our experience spans both new-build and refurbishment projects, working with local authorities, housing associations, private developers, and individual clients to deliver comfortable, energy-efficient, and future-ready living spaces.

We have successfully completed projects across:

• Social and affordable housing
• Student accommodation and campus residences
• Private residential developments
• High-end and super-prime refurbishments
• Mixed-use and multi-residential schemes

Our tailored services include:

• Low-energy HVAC and domestic hot water systems
• Lighting, power, and smart home integration
• Renewable energy systems (e.g. air source heat pumps, solar PV)
• Building services for listed and heritage properties
• Fire detection, life safety, and security systems
• Sustainable design and Part L compliance

Whether delivering affordable housing for local councils or bespoke services for exclusive private developments, DARe-me Consulting Engineers ensures every project combines performance, comfort, and environmental responsibility.

• MoD accommodation blocks and mess facilities
• Training centres and command facilities
• Secure storage and munitions buildings
• Defence medical centres and welfare spaces
• Secure data centres and control rooms

• Low-carbon HVAC and hot water systems for modular or permanent military buildings
• Resilient electrical distribution, backup generation, and lighting systems
• Secure communications cabling and containment systems
• Energy assessments, BREEAM support, and Net Zero Carbon design
• Refurbishment and phased upgrades within occupied, live environments

• Engineers experienced in MoD frameworks
• Designs fully aligned with JSP standards, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) guidance, and CDM 2015
• Proactive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Detailed coordination and clash detection using BIM Level 2 and Revit
• Proven delivery across Scotland, England, and key strategic defence estates

At DARe‑me Consulting Engineers, we understand that the success of any building services project begins below ground. Our Utility Surveys and Investigations service ensures your project is founded on accurate, reliable data—helping avoid costly delays, design conflicts, and health and safety risks.

Clarity Before Design - We deliver comprehensive, high-resolution utility mapping to support feasibility studies, planning applications, and early-stage M&E design. Our surveys provide precise information on existing buried services, including:

Electricity cables and substations

Water mains and foul/combined sewer networks

Gas infrastructure and pressure lines

Telecoms and fibre optic routes

Utility surveys aren’t just a compliance tick-box—they're a critical step in de-risking your development and protecting your programme and budget. Whether you're planning a distillery extension, healthcare campus, housing development or commercial new-build, our investigative work ensures you design with certainty and safety in mind.

“DARe‑me’s utility survey gave us complete visibility before design began—this prevented major rerouting work and saved time and money down the line.”

— Client testimonial, Project Manager, Industrial Redevelopment (2024)

Let’s Investigate, Before You Innovate - Contact our team to arrange a site investigation or view how our surveys have de-risked past projects.

DARe‑me Consulting Engineers are proud to deliver industry-leading mechanical, electrical, and sustainability design solutions across the Manufacturing and Industrial Real Estate sector—supporting everything from distilleries and visitor centres to modern logistics hubs, warehouse fit-outs, and factory refurbishments.

Tailored Engineering for Production Environments - whether you're upgrading an existing plant or developing a new-build industrial facility, our expert team ensures your building services are not only compliant but optimised for performance, energy efficiency, and long-term resilience.

We offer:

• Specialist HVAC design for production lines, distillation processes, and warehouse climate control
• Bespoke power distribution and lighting systems tailored to equipment layout, health and safety requirements, and automation
• Electrical and controls strategies for energy-intensive environments, integrating BMS, CHP, and emergency backup systems
• Ventilation and extract design to meet the needs of fume, dust, and heat management across varied industrial uses

Designs aligned with sustainability goals, supporting net-zero carbon, BREEAM, and circular economy targets

DARe-me Consulting Engineers delivers expert mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services for the education sector, supporting high-quality learning environments across all levels of education — from primary schools to universities.

Our extensive experience spans:

• New-build and refurbished primary and secondary schools
• Further and higher education facilities
• University libraries, lecture theatres, and research labs
• Specialist learning environments and SEN facilities

We understand the need for energy-efficient, low-maintenance, and future-proof solutions that support both student wellbeing and institutional performance. Our designs prioritise indoor air quality, thermal comfort, lighting, and acoustics — all essential to effective teaching and learning.

Our education sector services include:

• Low-energy HVAC and electrical systems
• Renewable energy and net-zero carbon strategies
• Lighting design and controls for learning spaces
• BREEAM and sustainability compliance
• Fire safety, security, and ICT infrastructure

Whether it’s a high-spec university building or a new-build primary school, DARe-me Consulting Engineers is committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and inspiring environments for students, educators, and communities.

The food and drink industry is one of the most dynamic and fast-paced sectors — requiring building services that support hygiene, safety, efficiency, and sustainability. At DARe-me Consulting Engineers, we provide specialist mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services for a wide range of food production, processing, distilling, and hospitality facilities.

Our team understands the specific challenges of the sector, including temperature control, ventilation, process integration, and regulatory compliance. We work with clients across the UK and beyond to design and deliver high-performance environments that support smooth operations and future growth.

We have delivered engineering solutions for:

• Distilleries and breweries
• Food processing plants
• Commercial kitchens and food halls
• Hospitality venues and visitor centres
• Storage and cold room facilities
• Sustainable energy and waste heat recovery systems

Our recent work includes innovative waste heat recovery systems for distilleries in remote rural locations, helping reduce carbon emissions and running costs while supporting circular energy use.

DARe-me Consulting Engineers brings together technical excellence and practical experience to ensure your food and drink facility meets industry standards, supports operational needs, and stands out for sustainability and performance.

• Create comfortable, inviting environments for customers
• Support efficient store operations and staff wellbeing
• Integrate seamlessly with visual merchandising and architectural concepts
• Deliver low-energy, low-maintenance systems with lifecycle value

• Retail lighting design for ambience, merchandise highlighting, and energy efficiency
• HVAC systems designed for open-plan layouts, variable occupancy, and seasonal demand
• Power and data systems to support POS, digital signage, and security
• Fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety systems compliant with Building Regulations and insurer requirements
• Back-of-house services for storage, staff areas, and plant zones
• Sustainable solutions, including air source heat pumps, demand-controlled ventilation, and LED upgrades

• High street store refurbishments in live environments
• Retail park shell & core M&E designs
• Supermarket installations with refrigeration coordination
• Mixed-use schemes with retail, residential, and commercial interfaces
• Fast-track retail fit-outs in major shopping centres

• Rapid response and turnaround times to meet tight construction programmes
• Collaborative coordination with architects, interior designers, and retail brand teams
• Experience across food retail, fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and technology sectors
• Designs that balance aesthetic integration with technical compliance

At DARe-me Consulting Engineers, we provide specialist mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services for Places of Worship and Sacred Spaces, including churches, cathedrals, chapels, funeral homes, and crematoriums.

These environments are more than just buildings — they are spiritual and community landmarks that require respectful, intelligent engineering solutions. Whether working with historic listed churches or modern funeral and cremation facilities, our experienced team is committed to delivering building services that enhance comfort, maintain reverence, and support energy efficiency.

We offer a full range of M&E consulting services tailored to the unique needs of religious and contemplative spaces, including:

• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Lighting design and electrical systems
• Energy efficiency upgrades
• Sustainable and low-carbon solutions
• Conservation-sensitive installations
• Fire safety and emergency systems

Our work is guided by sensitivity to heritage, community use, and spiritual function. DARe-me Consulting Engineers takes pride in helping our clients protect, preserve, and enhance these sacred spaces through thoughtful and practical engineering design.

• Energy performance and operational cost
• Staff comfort and indoor air quality
• Digital connectivity and flexibility
• Compliance with Part L, BREEAM, WELL, and NABERS UK targets

• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems tailored for open-plan layouts, cellular offices, and breakout zones
• Fresh air and CO₂ monitoring strategies for wellbeing and compliance
• Low-energy LED lighting design, integrated with daylight control and occupancy sensors
• Smart power and data layouts to support hot-desking, AV, and flexible working
• Lift, fire alarm, and life safety systems designed to current UK standards
• Sustainable design options, including VRF/VRV systems, ASHPs, and solar PV integration

• CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs
• New-build commercial office blocks
• Office refurbishments in live, occupied buildings
• Coworking and flexible office hubs
• Mixed-use developments with commercial components

• Experience with fast-paced office fit-out programmes
• Full coordination with interior designers and furniture layouts
• Designs that support WELL Building Standard and tenant ESG goals
• BIM/Revit modelling for clash-free coordination
• Consistent delivery across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the wider UK

DARe-me Consulting Engineers provides specialist mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services for the healthcare sector, supporting the delivery of safe, hygienic, and efficient environments in hospitals, care homes, and clinical facilities.

We understand the critical importance of system reliability, patient comfort, infection control, and regulatory compliance in healthcare settings. Whether working on acute hospital wards, medical centres, or residential care homes, our engineering solutions are designed with patient wellbeing, staff needs, and operational efficiency in mind.

Our healthcare experience includes:

• NHS and private hospitals
• Residential and nursing care homes
• Specialist dementia and mental health facilities
• GP surgeries and health centres
• Clinical and diagnostic spaces

Key services include:

• High-reliability HVAC and ventilation systems
• Medical gas and specialist services coordination
• Infection control and air quality solutions
• Emergency power and life-safety systems
• Lighting, nurse call, and security infrastructure
• Energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies

DARe-me Consulting Engineers is committed to designing healthcare environments that promote healing, ensure safety, and support long-term sustainability — giving patients, staff, and residents the comfort and security they deserve.

• Low and Zero Carbon (LZC) technology appraisals for planning and funding applications
• Heat pump integration (air, ground, and water source) across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings
• Solar PV and battery storage readiness for new-build and retrofit sites
• Biomass boiler design and flue management
• Onshore wind feasibility studies and electrical connection support
• CHP systems for decentralised energy supply in energy-intensive buildings
• Low Carbon Energy Statements, SAP/SBEM modelling, and support for planning submissions
• Full compliance with Part L, The Future Homes Standard, and Net Zero Carbon targets
• SBEM Reports & EPC Certificates

• Whole-building energy modelling and emissions analysis
• Building performance optimisation using dynamic simulation tools
• Early-stage design input for Passivhaus, BREEAM, WELL, and Net Zero pathways
• Renewable-ready M&E design for future system upgrades
• Integration of Smart Building Technologies to support ongoing energy management
• Lifecycle analysis and operational carbon reduction planning

• Net zero schools, visitor centres, and distilleries
• Energy masterplanning for commercial and mixed-use sites
• Renewable system integration into listed and rural buildings
• Heating and ventilation strategies that combine renewables and passive design
• Utility decarbonisation strategies for remote or off-grid locations

At DARe‑me Consulting Engineers, we design high-performance mechanical and electrical systems that bring comfort, reliability, and operational efficiency to some of the UK’s most vibrant leisure destinations.

From budget and boutique hotels to luxury spas, swimming pools, and wellness retreats, our team brings sector-specific knowledge to every stage—ensuring a seamless guest experience backed by robust, efficient engineering.

Comfort, Ambience & Efficiency – Engineered to Perform - We understand that the guest journey is everything. Heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation must work silently in the background to create inviting, comfortable spaces—whether in a hotel suite, fitness studio, sauna, or reception lounge.

Our M&E designs for hospitality environments balance:

• Thermal comfort and indoor air quality
• Energy-efficient operation and carbon reduction
• Aesthetic integration with interior architecture
• Durability, safety, and ease of maintenance

Our Leisure & Hospitality Capabilities Include:

Full M&E design for new-build and refurbished hotels, spas, and leisure centres

• Swimming pool environmental control and humidity management
• Back-of-house and commercial kitchen services including extract, drainage, and hot water systems
• Lighting design to enhance mood, brand, and operational needs (guest rooms, bars, lobbies)
• HVAC systems tailored to occupancy levels and zoning (VRF, chilled water, ASHP, or hybrid)
• Life safety systems including fire alarm, smoke ventilation, and emergency lighting
• Renewable technologies and low-carbon design advice (solar, CHP, heat pumps)
• Support for BREEAM, WELL, and local authority planning/sustainability targets

Project Experience Includes:

• Luxury spa resorts and rural retreat lodges
• Branded budget and mid-range hotels (new build and conversion)
• Boutique hotels and serviced apartments
• Public and private swimming pools with spectator facilities
• Thermal spa environments, steam rooms, and saunas
• Leisure centres and fitness suites with ventilation and lighting optimisation

Why Choose DARe‑me for Hospitality Projects?

• Detailed understanding of guest comfort, brand standards, and operational pressures
• Expertise in humidity control, pool ventilation, and kitchen extract systems
• Integrated design for bedrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and wellness zones
• Collaborative approach with architects, spa consultants, and FF&E teams

DARe-me Consulting Engineers provides specialist mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services for the Public Protection sector, supporting secure, efficient, and resilient environments for key institutions across the UK.

Our experience includes design and upgrade work for:

• Prisons and custodial facilities
• Police stations and operational hubs
• Courts and judicial buildings
• Secure government facilities

We have delivered successful projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and other public sector bodies, with a strong understanding of the strict compliance, security, and operational requirements of these sensitive environments.

Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of public protection buildings, including:

• Robust HVAC and electrical systems
• Fire safety and emergency systems
• Security and surveillance integration
• Resilient power supplies and backup systems
• Energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies

With a focus on safety, reliability, and functionality, DARe-me Consulting Engineers ensures that essential public services can operate effectively, now and in the future.

"If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him." - John F. Kennedy.

At DARe-me Consulting Engineers, we believe that engineering should support, not limit, creative expression. We provide expert mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services for the arts, culture, and creative industries, helping bring visionary projects to life without compromise.

From theatres, galleries, and museums to performing arts venues, public installations, and cultural centres, our team works closely with architects, artists, and stakeholders to deliver building services that complement the artistic intent and enhance the visitor experience.

With experience delivering landmark projects from Moscow to Belfast, we understand the balance between technical performance, comfort, and the creative environment. Our services include:

• Specialist HVAC design for performance and exhibition spaces
• Precision lighting and control systems for galleries and venues
• Acoustic and environmental comfort solutions
• Sustainable, low-carbon and energy-efficient designs
• Sensitive integration with historic or listed buildings
• Electrical infrastructure and specialist systems coordination

DARe-me Consulting Engineers ensures your artistic vision is never compromised — enabling you to create immersive, inspiring spaces that enrich communities and stand the test of time.