With cooler days upon us, the fall months are the perfect time to begin thinking about protecting your plumbing from the winter elements. Whether it is your business, multi-unit buildings, or large parking structures, the following actions should be considered to avoid frozen plumbing systems, burst pipes, and the effects of long-term water damage. Neglecting winter care for both external and internal plumbing systems can cause major […]
Your facility is one of your greatest financial assets. Of all the important things to consider when constructing a new building or up–fitting an existing structure, electrical system design is one of the most vital. There are four components to consider when developing your facility’s electrical plan: general and specialized electrical load requirements, lighting systems, […]
Whether in a hospital, long-term care facility, or retirement home, most individuals have encountered a nurse call system at some point in their lives. While its purpose is simple – allowing patients to contact their nurse/nurse’s station easily – the elements that comprise the system are anything but. In fact, they can be quite complex. […]
Decisions made early in a project’s lifespan can significantly impact your company’s bottom line long after a project is complete. For example, an HVAC unit that is too large will consume more energy than necessary while producing excessive indoor humidity. While, on the other hand, an HVAC system that’s too small will not cool or […]
By Dipali M. Sheth In recent years, many senior living communities have shifted from the more sterile, hospital nursing home designs of the past in favor of spaces that provide a greater sense of community and emotional well-being. Despite this shift in aesthetics, the same electrical design considerations must be accounted for when designing for […]
Senior living facilities, no matter the type, require special design expertise to meet the needs of both residents and staff. In this blog, we explore how plumbing designers like VP’s Plumbing Design Manager, Adam Cross, pay careful attention to details in order best optimize a building’s plumbing systems. First: The Facility When designing for a […]
In today’s world, reliable Wi-Fi (Wifi) access is crucial. It can mean the difference between a highly constructive day or one that can cause productivity to come to a screeching halt. This is where heat mapping comes into play. So, What Exactly is Heat Mapping? In the simplest of terms, heat mapping displays the strength […]
Today’s senior facilities are a far cry from the nursing homes of yesteryear. They focus on creating a community-based environment that fosters independence within home-inspired accommodations, all with the safety and well-being of their residents at the forefront. How then do MEP firms meet those demands from a mechanical stand point? Our Mechanical Design Controller, […]
Roughly 20 years ago, the senior living industry slowly began to alter their mindset regarding patient care, focusing on the needs of the residents rather than the institution itself. That shift could not have been more timely as more than 70M baby boomers will soon reach the age in which most move into senior living […]
In November, we asked our employees to dig deep and find the silver-linings in a year plagued by a pandemic. This month, we challenged them to dig even deeper and identify even more things they’ve truly come to appreciate despite the mental, financial and physical curveballs COVID-19 has thrown us all. Some of the answers […]
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