Commercial/Hospitality

The primary objective was for Raymond to perform a comprehensive re-design of the existing 10,000 SF of Suites A, B, and C at the 1035 Green Street location, while also providing building infrastructure upgrades that would benefit the entirety of the structure. Raymond performed all Architecture, Interior Design, Structural Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Roof Design services in-house, leading to a final stamped permitting set that was approved by the City of Conyers. All RFIs, Submittals, and Construction Administration was also performed by Raymond personnel.

Raymond was selected by The Kroger Co. to provide Quality Assurance inspections at various facilities. Included in the scope of work: (1) daily quality assurance roof inspections services while roof work is being performed, (2) provide corrections to the contractor and reports of findings and various activities, (3) attend pre-work conferences at the sites prior to the start of roofing inspections.

Since 1984, Raymond Engineering has assisted Resolute Forest Products (RFP) in their asset management initiatives by periodically assessing and documenting the conditions of more than 117 roof areas at their Calhoun, TN site. For more than 30 years, Raymond has assisted RFP in executing multiple building envelope and re-roofing projects on their campus. Our services have consisted of building envelope, asset management, evaluation, design, and construction administration services.

For RQ Construction's Jacksonville, NC facility, Raymond delivered comprehensive design services for a 30,077 SF warehouse upfit. We designed a new mezzanine featuring training classrooms, offices, and tool storage, overcoming code challenges and incorporating acoustic enhancements to create an optimal learning and working environment for their team.

Raymond Engineering was retained to provided Quality Assurance Observations on the 60,500sf roof replacement, a complete structural assessment of the facility and units as well as a structural evaluation of areas below the above grade swimming pool, floor trusses and balcony drainage systems. Inside the units where water damage has been identified have been marked for the contractor for removal of the drywall.

Raymond performed several small interiors projects for the VHM. The VHM, a not-for-profit organization, was executing projects at random as they were able to generate donations to support the work. Raymond recognized that a master plan would help the VHM prioritize projects and make best use of financial resources, identify needs and assets, and assist the institution in soliciting support for physical facilities improvements and maintenance. Understanding the VHM did not have the resources to fund a master plan, Raymond offered to donate a MP pro bono.

Within the Savannah National Historic Landmark District, the existing Burger King store did not match the distinctive grid plan and 18th / 19th century architecture of the surrounding buildings. Raymond Engineering was retained to re-design the store to match the surrounding aesthetics. To meet the re-design goals, Raymond worked with a “blank slate”; the original Burger King store was demolished (to the foundation), and the on-site utilities were removed.

Desposito's is undergoing extensive expansion and renovation to enhance its kitchen, indoor dining, and outdoor seating and bar areas. Raymond is overseeing design, permitting, and construction. Unexpected structural issues led to a full exterior wall gut, roof replacement, and framing fixes, seamlessly integrated into the plan. Upgrades include new septic tanks, ADA-compliant restrooms, updated plumbing, and a kitchen expansion of nearly four times the original size. A new waiting area with a take-out window and outdoor amenities like a picnic area, covered deck, and marsh-view bar space will also be added.

The Girls Scouts of Historic Georgia were in need of an office space, retail space, and a STEM location for visiting troops. Raymond was engaged to provide interior retrofit design services within the existing building that encompassed office, STEM, receiving, and retail spaces. We provided structural design, full architectural design, interiors, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing design.

For this Design/Build project Omega Construction retained Raymond to provide architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services for permitting as well as construction administration services for the new development of single-family cottages, studio units, and a 3-story mixed use building with commercial space on the ground floor and apartments above.

Raymond developed a 20 year master plan integrating building needs with the broader water infrastructure system, supported by a prioritized list of near term improvements. The work included building envelope analysis and design, along with code and architectural updates to address system deficiencies. Hazardous material mitigation measures were incorporated to ensure safety and long term facility performance.