ABX

                                                          SPECIALTY SERVICE FOR BUILDING CONVERSION - OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL

Workplace transformations combined with housing shortages have led to increased consideration for building conversions.  Office to residential is currently a major focus however this is not the only possibility, as various types of buildings and structures including warehouse and industrial may also undergo successful conversion to residential.  They key aspects for consideration are structural and architectural feasibility, code and regulatory requirements and extent of modifications and upgrades necessary.  Ultimately cost, schedule, project scope and ability to manage risk determine the feasibility and success of each project.  Below is a summary of qualifications and capabilities ABX brings forth in supporting building conversion projects: 

• Capability to assist in analysis of feasibility, schedule, budget, and regulatory hurdles for building conversion.
• Capability to analyze and determine suitability of building conversion from top-down global view as well as bottom-up detailed view.
• Capability to analyze existing structural frame which may require modifications or improvements and determine path for code and regulatory compliance for the building conversion project.
• Capability to analyze and determine suitability for existing structural and architectural systems and components which may be obsolete.
• Capability to analyze and design and new openings to building envelope, walls and floors as well as all manner of building modifications and additions.
• Capability to analyze and design modifications or replacements for building envelope systems, components, and their attachment/interface with the structural frame.
• Creative thought process and engineering approach to suit each conversion project and optimize outcomes.

ABX staff has successfully analyzed, redesigned, reinforced, modified and repurposed numerous buildings and facilities of all types and sizes.

                                                                        SPECIALTY SERVICES - RESIDENTIAL SCALE PROJECTS

ABX Design, LLC (ABX) has full engineering and design capability in many industry sectors but maintains a specialty in residential design, engineering and remedial measures.  ABX brings a unique blend of practical, hands-on experience in residential construction and renovation combined with many years of engineering expertise and experience to solve difficult problems or provide unique design and engineering options at a residential scale.  Representative services and projects include: 

• Building condition evaluation and reports.
• Preparation of drawings, specifications and contract documents for new projects, renovations or repairs.
• Concrete and masonry basement evaluation and solutions for wall cracks, overstress and displacement.
• Building settlement or differential settlement diagnosis and repair recommendations.
• Structural steel design, evaluation of deflection and overstress issues and repair recommendations.
• Wood framing design and diagnosis for deflection, overstress, damaged members.
• Concrete, reinforced masonry and precast design.
• Historic or vintage home structural upgrades, solutions and repairs.
• Evaluation and repair recommendations for concrete floor slabs and exterior flatwork.
• Site and utility design, and solutions for grading, drainage and site utility issues.
• Damage evaluation and repair recommendations following fire, flood or natural disaster.
• Emergency repairs, shoring design and temporary support requirements.
• Construction consultation, observations and reports.
• Structural or civil certifications and sealed documents for residential designs, renovations or repairs when required by local building official or agency.
• We recognize the difficulty to procure engineering support for smaller scale problems or design.  Whether a minor residential engineering issue or comprehensive residential design and project services, we are often capable to provide the services needed.  We will not offer services unless we can add value to your project.