It’s difficult to comprehend the fact that a virus, ranging from .05 and 0.2 microns in diameter, has effectively turned the world inside out since it first appeared nearly a year ago. Since that time, hundreds of thousands have lost their lives, their jobs, their stability – all of which contributes to record-levels of anxiety. […]
As COVID-19 continues to impact lives across the globe, many businesses are looking to the future, questioning how can they keep their employees and clients safe in a post-pandemic world? From a MEP perspective, there’s a multitude of options to consider. For our firm, we’ve most recently employed principles typically used in hospital ambulatory codes […]
Engineering is defined as the use of scientific principles to design and build machines and structures that include bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. It’s been around since the dawn of time and has impacted today’s society more than most people will ever recognize. From modern homes to space travel, engineering has improved and changed […]
COVID-19 has presented any number of challenges to businesses across the globe. From safety protocols to adapting day-to-day operations, companies have adjusted to keep their firms afloat. For us, one of the challenges we’ve faced is maintaining VP’s fun and team-centered company culture. When there’s a lack of regular face-time, whether it’s popping by a […]
Like so many industries throughout the world, the construction sector has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. And now, as lawmakers begin to slowly ease lockdown restrictions and the public attempts to coexist with the virus – we must remain vigilant about adhering to safety measures on construction job sites in order to prevent […]
As 2019 came to a close, leading economists predicted that the growth within the U.S. architecture, engineering and construction industry, while modest, would be steady in 2020. Fast forward to May 2020 and those predictions look a bit different. According to Dodge Data and Analytics, contractors across the globe, not just the U.S., are girding […]
With strict travel restrictions in place throughout the world because of the on-going spread of COVID-19, the VP Engineering team has been grounded for a large portion of last month. All non-essential travel has been suspended until further notice. Needless to say, it’s been an adjustment for us, just as it has for so many […]
On the surface, the components comprising commercial and residential mechanical engineering design, electrical engineering design and plumbing engineering design (MEP) appear similar. Whether the scope consists of an architecturally creative design, retro-fit work, a complex renovation or upgrades to an existing system, the two specialties both must adhere to strict building regulations. However, this is […]
In 1999, director and creator Mike Judge released Office Space – a cinematic satire of corporate America that anyone who’s ever worked in an office may – unfortunately — be able to relate to. It follows Peter Gibbons, a thoroughly frustrated office employee who loathes his job and the cubicle in which he is forced […]
Most of us are familiar with the story of the Pilgrims. In September 1620, nearly 100 people set sail from England on the Mayflower. They traveled on uncharted waters, determined to find religious freedom in the New World. Rough seas and storms impeded their journey, forcing them to change course and sail for present-day Massachusetts. After […]
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