About ABB
Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB) partners with building owners, developers, contractors, and architects to create and maintain sustainable, high-performance buildings. By employing a holistic approach, ABB enhances building longevity, reduces the risk of defects, and lowers operational costs through advanced building sciences. Our expert team excels in building envelope systems, roofing, waterproofing, forensics, mechanical systems, and testing, all contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment.
Our Values
Education
We believe in sharing what we learn so we can grow from within and create better buildings for our communities.
Transparency
We advocate for what is best for the client.
Specialization
We believe that no two buildings are the same, and as such, we tailor our solutions.
Leadership
Our principals offer strong leadership. Every project is led by a principal.
Professional memberships
We publish articles regularly to disseminate the knowledge that we gain on our projects; our competitors learn from us. Our professional memberships include:
- 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 chapter
- Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
- International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
- National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
- ASTM International
- International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
Meet the Team
Allana Buick & Bers (ABB) was founded in Sunnyvale, California by Karim Allana in 1987. Eugene Buick and Gerson Bers, two senior principals, joined the firm in 2002. Since then, we have grown to over 23 offices with over 225 employees.
We recognize the profound impact of our built environment—whether in our homes, towering cityscapes, or industrial settings—infusing our lives with depth. Our commitment transcends professional duty; it’s a passionate dedication. Ensuring structures reach their potential, optimizing performance for decades or even centuries, is more than a task; it’s an unwavering calling. At ABB, our approach integrates historical lessons into innovative solutions marked by precision and care, elevating building quality. Leveraging insights from what doesn’t work, we pioneer new avenues in designing solutions that mitigate risk and amplify potential. Our experienced engineers and skilled tradespeople are dedicated to sharing our diverse expertise, recognizing that effective design defies standardization; it demands meticulous alignment with purpose for peak building performance.
Education
ABB offers seminars and training classes. All of these courses provide AIA Continuing Education Learning Units.
Minority Business Enterprise
ABB is nationally certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
ABB’s dedication to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion are core values that guides our actions and decisions. We actively seek out and support diverse subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, creating a network for businesses that share our values. This commitment to equity and inclusion has enabled ABB to build strong relationships with its clients, communities, and partners.
As a minority owned business, we understand the importance of creating opportunities for underrepresented groups and we are committed to providing equitable job opportunities, workplace development and supporting diverse subcontractor relationships across markets.
ABB’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace have been instrumental in our success and will be essential to our growth and impact in the architectural engineering and construction industry.
ABB is nationally certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). While ABB’s engineering and consulting services will contribute to MBE inclusion goals, we provide real value by offering direct HVAC equipment procurement and drop shipment through a registered MBE.
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