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, a Wifi heat map displays […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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