Long before forecasts and sensors, people turned to oracles to understand what nature intended. They studied small signs: a tremor in the earth, a pattern of smoke, a crack in the marble, and drew wisdom that could spare a city. Our buildings speak in a similar language. A ceiling stain, a trickle from an overflow […]
How Vigilant QA/QC Oversight Shapes Dependable MEP Design
Quick Answer How does rigorous QA/QC oversight ensure dependable MEP design for multifamily projects? VP Engineering’s dedicated QA/QC process employs vigilant oversight through multiple review stages, independent verification, and proactive quality control measures. Our design managers conduct reviews at 50%, 75%, and 90% completion stages, ensuring every drawing, connection, and dimension meets standards before delivery. […]
Key MEP Changes in the 2024 North Carolina Building Codes
Quick Answer The 2024 North Carolina Building Codes introduce significant MEP updates for multifamily and senior living projects. Key changes include: increased continuous kitchen exhaust from 25 CFM to 50 CFM, formal incorporation of A2L refrigerants with ASHRAE 15 compliance, expanded GFCI protection to all 120V/240V receptacles throughout dwelling units, optional mixing valves when using […]
Stolen Fire: The Eyes that Never Sleep – Why QA/QC Matters
How Vigilant Oversight Shapes Dependable MEP Design Some roles are only noticed when they fail: the sentry at the city gate, the lookout in the crow’s nest, the eyes that never sleep. At VP Engineering, our QA/QC team fills that role. They keep watch over every drawing, every connection, and every dimension, making sure […]
Stolen Fire: The Invisible Forge – Crafting Buildings from the Inside Out
Every building has a forge, only it’s not made of fire and steel. It’s tucked behind walls, above ceilings, and beneath floors. It’s where MEP/T engineers craft the systems that bring a structure to life: air that moves, lights that turn on, water that flows, and data that connects. You won’t always see what we’ve […]
The Hidden Advantage in Our Workflow: How Architectural Insight Improves MEP Design
At VP Engineering we strive to make the design and construction process smoother, smarter, and more collaborative. One of the ways we do that is by bringing architectural insight directly into our MEP workflow. While many MEP firms are composed strictly of engineers, we’ve taken a different approach by integrating architectural expertise into our quality […]
