
Allana Buick & Bers, Inc.
Making Buildings Perform Better
About the firm
Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB) is an architectural engineering practice with over 39 years of experience specializing in building performance. Founded in 1987 by Karim Allana in Sunnyvale, California, ABB has grown to more than 250 professionals across 23 offices. Core trade-level expertise spans exterior facade systems, curtain wall and glazing, roofing and waterproofing, HVAC and plumbing, energy consulting, fire and life safety, structural engineering, and construction management. ABB performs investigation, testing, engineering design, and construction documentation for both remedial and new construction projects, serving building owners, developers, contractors, and architects across a broad range of building types.
- Established
- 1987
- Team
- Large
- Firm type
- Architecture & Engineering · Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering
People
Karim AllanaChief Executive Officer, Senior Principal
Eugene BuickChief Operations Officer, Senior Principal
Gerson BersVice President, Senior Principal
Capabilities
Building Envelope
Service websiteComprehensive design, consulting, and quality assurance for exterior building systems to ensure long-term durability and performance.
- Curtain Wall & Glazing
Specialized consulting and engineering services for high-performance glass facades and structural framing systems.
- Roofing & Waterproofing
Detailed engineering, assessment, and material selection to protect structural systems from environmental and moisture damage.
MEP & Life Safety
Service websiteIntegrated mechanical, plumbing, and safety engineering solutions to optimize building environments and occupant safety.
- HVAC & Plumbing
Mechanical system designs for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitary systems to improve comfort and operational efficiency.
- Fire & Life Safety
Analysis and design of life safety systems that safeguard occupants and maintain structural resilience during critical emergencies.
Forensic Engineering
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Detailed Failure Analysis
Support includes Detailed failure analysis.
- Diagnostic Testing
Support includes diagnostic testing.
- Investigation Of Existing Building Defects To Resolve Performance Challenges
Support includes investigation of existing building defects to resolve performance challenges.
- Inform Future Designs
Support includes inform future designs.
Energy Consulting
Service websitePerformance modeling and efficiency consulting focused on reducing energy waste and lowering operational costs across building lifecycles.
Structural Engineering
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Analytical
Support includes Analytical.
- Structural Design Support Targeting Building Repair
Support includes structural design support targeting building repair.
- Rehabilitation
Support includes rehabilitation.
- Long-term Capital Improvement Efforts
Support includes long-term capital improvement efforts.
Construction & Project Delivery
Service websiteProject management, construction quality assurance, and design-phase consulting designed to minimize project risk and ensure design compliance.
- New Construction Consulting
Design reviews, full-building commissioning, and quality assurance to optimize building performance from the onset of construction.
- Renovation & Capital Improvement
Remedial engineering and restoration designs to rehabilitate existing structures and prolong operational lifespans.
- Construction Management
Active coordination, oversight, and scheduling assistance to keep building projects aligned with design documents and budget expectations.
- Design-Build Services
Collaborative project delivery methods that unite planning, design, and execution phases to streamline project timelines.
Industries
Commercial · Residential · Education · Healthcare · Data Centers · Industrial
Projects
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