TGM Ridge Communities

Project Overview

SQ Consultants was engaged by the project architect to provide structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering services for two multifamily residential buildings—Phase 1 and Phase 2—located on opposite sides of Ashton Avenue.

Phase 1 includes an existing fitness room currently serving both phases; this space required only minimal updates. Phase 2 contains the leasing office and Media/Lounge area, where the client intended to create a new dedicated fitness center along with additional improvements to the leasing office.

Scope of Services

Structural Engineering

• Comprehensive structural evaluation and design services.
• Removal of at least one load‑bearing wall within the Phase 2 leasing office.
• Design of replacement structural elements, including beams, columns, and footings.
• Coordination with existing site conditions, including a concrete sidewalk providing access to the pool area.

Mechanical Engineering

• Assessment of HVAC impacts related to the new fitness center.
• Adjustments to account for potential increases in mechanical load.
• Rebalancing airflow due to the removal and addition of interior walls.

Plumbing Engineering

• Minor demolition and plumbing modifications associated with removing an existing kitchen area.
• Review of existing drainage conditions beneath a sidewalk located over a drainage swale and drain.

Electrical Engineering

• Design of additional electrical circuits required to support new fitness equipment.