Top 15 Plumbing Design Considerations For Your New Facility

Written by: Adam Cross, Plumbing Design Controller The construction of a new building requires the design and implementation of several sophisticated systems, many of which have significant overlap with the facility’s plumbing. To ensure that the design of these systems are correct, especially when the level of complexity is high, it is paramount to consider […]

Navigating Uncharted Waters: Exploring the Similarities Between Early America and Solar Energy

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 […]

Avoiding the Fright of High Utility Bills

During this time of year, being frightened is expected; at times, maybe even welcomed if the encounter results in a chocolate-covered treat. What isn’t welcomed, however, is the horror of opening your mailbox only to find unexpectedly high utility bills awaiting you. The question is how can you avoid this Halloween worthy fright-fest? The answer […]

Travels with VP: Exploring Greece from a MEP Perspective

My parents immigrated to the United States from Greece in the 50’s and 60’s and made Charlotte, NC their new home. As a child, I travelled to the old country often, visiting the family and friends that still lived there. I continue that tradition today with own family — most recently travelling to Greece this […]

Right Brain, Left Brain: Explaining the MEP Engineer and Architect Relationship

MEP engineers and architects often work hand-in-hand, frequently performing parallel functions that contribute to a building’s successful design. Despite the frequent overlap, these two groups often approach projects from vastly different perspectives. So, why do they ultimately work so well together? The theory of right brain vs. left brain can help explain this. In the […]

Hotel HVAC Design: Balancing Comfort and Efficiency

By Michael Grose When it comes to hotel HVAC design, we consider multiple factors to ensure a system that works for our clients. These HVAC systems consist of an intricate network of components, all designed to deliver two very different, but equally important results: providing a comfortable environment for occupants and running it as efficiently […]

Looking Back: 15 Lessons We’ve Learned During Our 15 Years in Business as an MEP Consultant

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 […]

15 Questions to Consider When Designing Your Facility’s Electrical System

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 […]

The Value Of Forward-Thinking MEP Design In Retail Environments

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 […]

Let Them Down Easy: The Art of Saying “No” by Saying “Yes”

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 […]

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