Since the last recession, the multifamily sector has contributed significantly to the boom in new construction. The sector’s niche market — Senior Living — is a driving reason. As Baby Boomers age, the demand for senior living options has dramatically increased. For those who don’t design Senior Living facilities, it’s easy to assume the design […]
Next month, our 15th year in business will officially come to a close. To celebrate this milestone, we thought we’d recap all the invaluable lessons we learned over the years. We look forward to the next 15 and thank all of you who have made the first 15 possible! COMMUNICATION Whether we’re designing a senior-living […]
Contributing Writers: Mike Grose, Sanjay Patel, Nicholas Pappas The science behind efficient heating and cooling systems is complex. Understanding these complexities from the outset is crucial to identifying the best systems for your facility. Below are answers to 15 questions related to mechanical engineering worth considering when designing your facility. What category does the project […]
If there’s one piece of advice we would give our clients before they embark on any new project, it would be to stress the importance of prioritizing their MEP design early in the construction process. The reason is simple: adjusting plans and specifications is far easier and considerably less expensive than modifying existing buildings. With […]
We consider ourselves fortunate to work with the clients we do. They’re the best in their fields. So to honor them and further celebrate our 15 years in business, we thought what better way to express how grateful we are for their continued partnership than to list the top 15 reasons why we love them. […]
Earlier this year, VP Engineering reached a major milestone as a company — the 15th anniversary since first opening our doors as an MEP consulting firm in Charlotte! We’ve accomplished (and learned!) a lot since that time, and thought it was only appropriate to create a campaign around the number “15” to celebrate. Since our […]
Retail design comprises a large portion of our work portfolio. In fact, it’s occupied a sizeable percentage since the very inception of VP Engineering. We’ve designed across the entire retail spectrum over the past 15 years and have subsequently witnessed the rise of several retail trends from big-box power centers and the advent of discount […]
In our 15 years as a Charlotte-based MEP design firm, we’ve come to learn and appreciate how truly critical flexibility is to our success. It’s why we go out of our way to accommodate changes in a project’s scope, budget and timeline, even if that means shaving our fees, working late or rolling that extra […]
As a design engineer, it is tempting to provide the most sophisticated, energy efficient systems for every project. As a consultant, we need to provide what the client needs. Often, the client does not know what they need, and that’s why they pay us. Here are three questions to ask when helping a client evaluate […]
We spoke with Adam Cross, a Plumbing Design Controller, and Daniel Payne, an Electrical Design Controller, here at VP Engineering about hotel projects and how they keep up with the most modern design. Keep reading to hear their answers and learn how VP approaches boutique and national brand hotel designs. What different hotels have you worked […]
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