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You can take hundreds of pictures on a site visit, until you get back to the office and realize you didn't take a pictur...
06/18/2026

You can take hundreds of pictures on a site visit, until you get back to the office and realize you didn't take a picture of that one area you need to look at.

Here is Kenny on a recent PermitZIP site survey with our 360 camera. Helps us capture every angle.

Need help with MEP engineering for your next project? Let us know how we can help!

Recent site visit in Portsmouth, Virginia.Our team was on the roof documenting existing conditions for an adaptive reuse...
06/17/2026

Recent site visit in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Our team was on the roof documenting existing conditions for an adaptive reuse project that will convert this historic building into 31 residential units with a ground-floor restaurant.

A lot of renovation projects start right here, looking at existing HVAC equipment, structural conditions, and everything else that doesn't always show up in the drawings.



Need help with MEP engineering for your next renovation, adaptive reuse, or tenant improvement project? We'd be happy to help!

How do you run a brand-new plumbing stack from the 15th floor all the way down when the building is already standing?On ...
06/14/2026

How do you run a brand-new plumbing stack from the 15th floor all the way down when the building is already standing?

On this project in Newport News, VA, the challenge wasn't designing the new sanitary and vent stacks. The challenge was finding a path for them.

Every structural column has a footing below it. The perimeter of the building does too. That means every floor pe*******on has to be coordinated carefully before core drilling starts.

Working closely with the general contractor, we mapped the existing structure, identified the no-go zones, and routed the new stacks through the available openings from Level 15 down to the lower levels.

A lot of engineering isn't adding new systems. It's figuring out how to fit them into buildings that were never designed for them.

Recent survey for an adaptive reuse project at a church in Midlothian, VA.This AHU had a dedicated outside air connectio...
06/09/2026

Recent survey for an adaptive reuse project at a church in Midlothian, VA.

This AHU had a dedicated outside air connection with a manual fresh air damper. The other units serving the building were equipped with motorized dampers, making this one a little unique.

A big part of existing building surveys is identifying these kinds of differences before renovation design starts.

Need help with MEP engineering for your next project? Reach out and let us know how we can help!

Ever wondered what an electrical single line diagram looks like in real life?Check out this example from a recent Permit...
06/03/2026

Ever wondered what an electrical single line diagram looks like in real life?

Check out this example from a recent PermitZIP project in Norfolk, Virginia. We have a tap box where the electric utility (Dominion Energy) will terminate their conductors. From there, the conductors land on two main breaker meter stacks, that provide power and metering for the multifamily apartment units.

Awesome coordinated work like this is only possible with a great team backing the MEP engineering design!

Owner:
Architect:
General Contractor:
MEP Engineer:

Recent site visit. Everything exposed and easy to work on, which is always nice to see.
06/03/2026

Recent site visit. Everything exposed and easy to work on, which is always nice to see.

Some site photos from a PermitZIP project in Newport News, VA for a multifamily renovation. 🏗️It’s always great when som...
05/27/2026

Some site photos from a PermitZIP project in Newport News, VA for a multifamily renovation. 🏗️

It’s always great when some demolition has already been completed and we get a chance to see the inner workings of the building systems.

So much of what we do is hidden behind walls and above ceilings. That’s why we love partnering with trade contractors early in the design process: getting their input, collaborating on the best path forward, and creating designs that are safe, code-compliant, and cost-effective.

Looking for help on your next MEP engineering project? Let us know how we can help! 👷‍♂️

Our team on site for a recent survey in Short Pump, VA. This is a tenant improvement project: a former restaurant conver...
05/21/2026

Our team on site for a recent survey in Short Pump, VA. This is a tenant improvement project: a former restaurant converting to a retail store.

Life is a lot easier when everything at a building is clearly labeled, like this RTU was for this project.

Need help with MEP engineering drawings for your next project? Give us a shout!

Recent survey for an upcoming PermitZIP project. Existing electrical meter stack for a multifamily project. Most importa...
05/18/2026

Recent survey for an upcoming PermitZIP project. Existing electrical meter stack for a multifamily project. Most important things to check is the main breaker size and the size of the breaker feeding each unit.

Need help with MEP engineering for your project in the Richmond area? Let us know how we can help!

Grabbing lunch at one of our completed projects, Wood & Iron! Great food (and an even better MEP system). It's always gr...
05/13/2026

Grabbing lunch at one of our completed projects, Wood & Iron! Great food (and an even better MEP system). It's always great to see the projects we design on paper come to life.

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