Jaime O.

Stolen Fire: The Eyes that Never Sleep – Why QA/QC Matters

Stolen Fire: The Eyes that Never Sleep – Why QA/QC Matters Illustration of multiple stylized eyes on a blue sky with clouds background; one large central eye is surrounded by smaller eyes. Text at the bottom right reads "Stolen Fire.

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

Stolen Fire: The Invisible Forge – Crafting Buildings from the Inside Out An ancient blacksmith with a beard and headband hammers metal on an anvil beside a fire; the words "Stolen Fire" appear in the lower right corner.

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 

The Hidden Advantage in Our Workflow: How Architectural Insight Improves MEP Design  3D model of a building showing detailed HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems with color-coded pipes and ducts throughout the structure.

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 […]