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VP Engineering Adds DAS/ERRCS to Service Lineup

VP Engineering Adds DAS/ERRCS to Service Lineup A man is holding a phone while driving a truck.

ERRCS and DAS: Installing Lifesaving Radio Systems to Aid Emergency Personnel & Meet Fire Code Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) is the 2-way radio system used in buildings for emergency needs. In addition to being heavily depended on by emergency personnel, these systems are also now required in buildings to meet fire code. To […]

Sanjay Patel Shares What Makes VP Engineering an Exceptional Place to Work

Sanjay Patel Shares What Makes VP Engineering an Exceptional Place to Work A group of people eating at an outdoor table.

Interview with Sanjay Patel, PE, Associate Principal With nearly two decades of engineering experience, Sanjay Patel has long been a leader at VP Engineering. As the firm’s Associate Principal, Sanjay oversees staff to ensure complex engineering projects exceed client expectations and are completed on time and within budget. Sanjay is also a professional engineer and […]

Get an Inside Look at VP Engineering’s Culture with Katie Cothern

Get an Inside Look at VP Engineering’s Culture with Katie Cothern A group of people posing for a photo in front of tall buildings.

Interview with Katie Cothern, Director of Operations Having worked at VP Engineering for 15+ years, Katie Cothern, Director of Operations, has a unique view on what makes VP an exceptional place to work, how the company has evolved, and future growth opportunities for the firm. Katie initially joined VP in 2008 as our Office Manager. […]

Fire Protection Systems: Protecting Your Greatest Investments

Fire Protection Systems: Protecting Your Greatest Investments A fire hydrant with a red light on it.

Fire sprinkler systems provide a critical element of safety for business owners. A fire in a commercial facility could result in devastating consequences from serious injury to the deaths of employees or customers. It could also damage or destroy merchandise, vital records, and costly equipment, ultimately placing a company at risk for going out of business. […]

VP Engineering Announces Zachary H. Joyce as Project Manager/Business Development Lead in Conjunction with New Office in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

VP Engineering Announces Zachary H. Joyce as Project Manager/Business Development Lead in Conjunction with New Office in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex A man with a beard smiling in front of a white wall.

VP Engineering is proud to announce the opening of a new Texas office in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This office will accommodate VP’s continued growth and help us maintain our core values of integrity, honesty, respect, professionalism and responsiveness to clients in Texas and beyond. Having a physical presence in Texas has long been a […]

VP Engineering Announces Sanjay Patel as new Associate Principal

VP Engineering Announces Sanjay Patel as new Associate Principal A smiling man in a white shirt.

VP Engineering, a top Charlotte-based MEP design firm, is celebrating Sanjay R. Patel’s recent promotion to Associate Principal. With 18 years of engineering experience, Sanjay has long been a leader at VP.  In this elevated leadership role, Sanjay will oversee staff to ensure complex engineering projects exceed client expectations and are completed on time and within budget. […]

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Heating and Cooling Systems

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Heating and Cooling Systems A person is adjusting the temperature on a smart thermostat.

Many business owners feel overwhelmed by the plethora of options available when selecting a commercial heating and cooling system. VP Engineering can help make the decision easier, ultimately giving you the confidence to select the right system to meet your company’s heating and cooling needs and positively impact your bottom line. Initial Information to Consider […]

Residential or Commercial? How To Choose The Right Electrical System For Your Project

Residential or Commercial? How To Choose The Right Electrical System For Your Project Electrical equipment in a room with an orange cable.

With a number of electrical system options, it is imperative to choose the right system for your project.  Residential and commercial electrical systems are vastly different, from the way each system is installed and how they run, to their effectiveness and efficiencies.  To feel confident the system you choose can manage the expected power load, it is necessary to understand the differences between residential and commercial […]

How Mechanical Engineering Improves Our Daily Lives and Creates Meaningful Career Opportunities 

How Mechanical Engineering Improves Our Daily Lives and Creates Meaningful Career Opportunities  Two people working on a blueprint with a pencil.

Have you ever made a call on your cell phone, driven your car to the store, or ridden an elevator to your office and wondered how that product came to be part of your daily life?  While you may not realize it, you have mechanical engineering to thank for the modern-day conveniences we have grown […]

Wander Management: Solutions for Assisted Living Homes  

Wander Management: Solutions for Assisted Living Homes   A woman holding a business card on a wooden door.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents is crucial in assisted living, memory care, and psychiatric facilities, but caregivers cannot always keep eyes on every patient. Wander management technology is one way for caregivers to monitor patients and their locations in the facility, without having to constantly watch them.  This technology is most commonly used in memory care facilities to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia patients from wandering off or getting lost. It also assists in […]