Failure Mechanisms in Building Construction
article | David H. Nicastro
Directory
Public engineering firm profile
Allana Buick & Bers, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA
Making Buildings Perform Better
- Services
- 22
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 3
- Founded
- 1987
- Size Estimate
- 250 employees
Overview
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.
- Founded
- 1987
- Size Estimate
- 250 employees
Services
Building Envelope
Comprehensive design, consulting, and quality assurance for exterior building systems to ensure long-term durability and performance.
MEP & Life Safety
Integrated mechanical, plumbing, and safety engineering solutions to optimize building environments and occupant safety.
Forensic Engineering
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Energy Consulting
Performance modeling and efficiency consulting focused on reducing energy waste and lowering operational costs across building lifecycles.
Structural Engineering
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Construction & Project Delivery
Project management, construction quality assurance, and design-phase consulting designed to minimize project risk and ensure design compliance.
Industries
Firm type
Credentials and affiliations
Affiliations
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)American Institute of Architects (AIA)Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)Structural Engineers Association of Texas - Austin ChapterSociety for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)International Facility Management Association (IFMA)National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)ASTM InternationalInternational Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
Leadership
Karim Allana
Chief Executive Officer, Senior Principal
PE, RWC, RRC
Karim Allana founded the practice in Sunnyvale, California in 1987. Under his guidance, it has grown to 23 offices and more than 250 professionals specializing in building envelope systems and forensic engineering.
Eugene Buick
Chief Operations Officer, Senior Principal
PE
Eugene Buick joined the practice as a Senior Principal in 2002 and serves as Chief Operations Officer, providing leadership across project execution and corporate operations.
Gerson Bers
Vice President, Senior Principal
LEED AP
Gerson Bers joined the practice as a Senior Principal in 2002 and serves as Vice President, bringing extensive expertise in sustainable construction and building performance.
Publications
Waterproofing is Not Skin Deep
presentation
Difficult Sealant Joints
article | David Nicastro | 1992