AK Consulting Services, Inc.

About AK Consulting

AK Consulting team specializes in Building Code, Zoning Consultation, and a broad scope of building expediting services that includes Design Consultations, Approval, Asbestos Investigation, Permits, Special Inspections, Violation removal Sign-Off and other critical approvals regulating construction.

AK Consulting has 15 years of experience working with various City Agencies, Building Owner, Management Company and General Contractor providing Architectural, Engineering, Inspection & Expediting Services. Our professional services help clients get their project completed in an efficient manner saving both time and money. We have a robust portfolio of experience in design, inspections, commissioning across the commercial office, high rise residential, new building, retail, hospitality, institutional, and critical systems sectors.

AK Consulting team is built upon the foundations of professionalism, technical knowledge, and responsiveness. When you hire us, we become part of your team charged with the task of ensuring quality design, construction and efficient operations of all functional systems necessary for the success of any project. We utilize the latest technology to communicate with team members, organize project report distribution, and cost control documentation. We also offer other services including Site Safety Plan, Local Law, Special Inspection & Material Testing, Asbestos Investigation, etc for your project needs.

AK Consulting has in house License Professional Engineer, Architect, Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Investigator, Special Inspector, Control Inspector & Site Safety Manager in Tri-State area involving in all phase of the project from Field Survey, Initial & Final Design, Approval, Permit and Project Sign Off for anyone whether that be a Homeowner, Building Owner & Management, General Contractor, Architectural & Engineering firm in New York City Metro Area. We have around 15 years of experience in any NYC Building related project to satisfy client needs and we get it done.

Our Services

AK Consulting Engineering team has worked with a broad client base to deliver projects on time, on budget and beyond client expectations. We are a multi-discipline firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, structural, fire alarm, plumbing and fire protection engineering services. Our clients range from architects and developers to building owners and managers for projects including office buildings, residential buildings, schools, nursing homes, and health care facilities.

Structural Design

  • Cast-In Place Concrete
  • Structural Steel
  • Wind and Seismic Analysis
  • Seismic Upgrades and Retrofitting
  • High Rise Structures
  • Timber, Masonry, and Cold-Formed Steel Construction
  • Renovations, Alterations, and Extensions
  • Deep and Shallow Foundations
  • Retaining Walls
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Structural Due Diligence
  • Structural Repair and Reinforcement
  • Rooftop Dunnage
  • Canopies and Overhangs
  • Support for Mechanical Equipment
  • Steel Connection Design

Mechanical Design

  • Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Central Heating and Cooling plants
  • Advanced Technologies (Radiant Heating and Cooling, Under Floor Air Distribution, Displacement Ventilation)
  • Geothermal Heat Exchange Systems
  • Fuel Oil Storage and Distribution
  • VRF Systems
  • Energy Recovery Ventilation
  • Smoke Control/Exhaust
  • Hospital & Laboratory Exhaust and Supply Systems
  • Building Automation Systems and Controls
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Building Energy Code Services (Comcheck)
  • Passive House Design
  • BMS System design and Sequence of Operations Validation

Electrical Design

  • Service and Distribution
  • Emergency/Standby Power Systems
  • Equipment Selection Connections
  • Lighting and Power Circuiting
  • Lighting Design
  • Lighting Controls
  • Grounding/Lightning Protection
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
  • Mission Critical Infrastructure and Distribution
  • ARCS System Design
  • Fire Alarm
  • Life Safety Systems Testing and Evaluation
  • Security
  • AV/Tele Communication
  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Building Energy Code Services (Comcheck)
  • Short Circuit Coordination and Arc Flash Study
  • Metering and submetering system design

Plumbing Design

  • Domestic Water
  • Drainage Waste and Vent
  • Storm Drainage and Detention Systems
  • Site Storm and Sanitary Sewer Design DEP Application
  • Water Conservation and Recovery (Gray Water)
  • Rain Water Harvesting
  • Commercial Kitchen Systems
  • Natural Gas and Propane
  • Laboratory/Hospital/Clinical Piped Services

Fire Protection

  • Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
  • Dry and Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems
  • Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems
  • Fire Standpipe Systems
  • Fire Water Storage
  • Fire Pumps
  • Temporary Dry Standpipe Design
  • Foam Systems

Due Diligence

  • Building Systems Evaluation and Feasibility Studies
  • Condition Surveys and Assessment
  • Energy Performance Evaluation
  • Design Peer Review
  • Code Compliance Evaluation
  • Load, Demand and Capacity Analysis
  • Cogeneration design
  • Enterprise Green Communities Compliance
  • LEED Design

Special Inspection

Special inspectors are third party licensed professional engineers and architects who oversee the construction and sign off of your project. Special inspection agencies are required to be hired by the owner, and are required for every single permitted project in New York City. We provide all levels of special inspection services from superstructure to fit out including structural steel, welding, concrete, masonry, and spray fireproofing, mechanical, energy, sprinkler, and firestopping.

We are proactive in our approach starting from the initial request for proposal. We review the plans and specifications and coordinate the items required for each project avoiding fees and schedule impacts associated with adding/removing items that may or may not be required for your project. We initiate and maintain project team communication throughout all project stages to review project requirements and expectations to ensure smooth construction, start-up, inspection, and sign off process. We utilize our experience and professionalism to help guide the project team throughout the construction process to resolve issues, maintain construction schedule and help maintain budget. We participate in sign off meetings to review open items and discuss solutions to ensure a successful project.

Special Inspection Agencies are required to be hired by the owner, and are required for every single permitted project in New York City. Commissioning services are now required for energy code compliance per the 2014 building code. Skyline combines these services and passes the savings on to the client.

We are an all-inclusive, single point of contact, full service company qualified to provide all of your special inspection for your project. We employ registered professional structural, civil, and mechanical engineers and registered architects. We have vast experience in all aspects of engineering, architecture and construction. We provide all levels of service from Infrastructure including structural steel, welding, concrete, masonry, and spray fireproofing, to fit out including mechanical, energy, sprinkler, and firestopping.

Structural

  • Alternative Materials – OTCR Buildings Bulletin
  • Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
  • Mastic and Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings
  • Mechanical Demolition
  • Post-installed Anchors (BB# 2014-012, 2014-013)
  • Raising and Moving a Building
  • Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials
  • Structural Cold – Formed Steel
  • Structural Steel – Details
  • Structural Steel- Erection
  • Structural Steel – High Strength Bolting
  • Structural Steel – Welding
  • Structural Stability – Existing Buildings
  • Structural Wood Frame
  • Wall Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers
  • Wood- Installation of High Load Diaphragms
  • Wood- Installation of Metal- Plate Connected Trusses
  • Wood- Installation of Prefabricated I-Joists

Civil

  • Concrete – Cast in Place
  • Deep Foundation Elements
  • Excavations- Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing
  • Flood Zone Compliance
  • Footing and Foundation
  • Helical Piles (BB # 2014-014)
  • Masonry
  • Subgrade Inspections
  • Underpinning
  • Vertical Masonry Foundation Elements

Mechanical

  • Chimneys
  • Emergency and Standby Power Systems (Generators)
  • Energy Code Compliance Inspections
  • Fire Alarm Testing
  • Fuel Oil Storage and Fuel Oil Piping Systems
  • Heating Systems
  • High-Pressure Fuel-Gas Piping(Welding)
  • High-Pressure Steam Piping (Welding)
  • High- Temperature Hot Water Piping (Welding)
  • Individual On-Site Private Sewage Disposal and Systems Installation
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Private On-Site Storm Water Drainage Disposal Systems and Detention Facilities Installation
  • Seismic Isolation Systems
  • Smoke Control Systems
  • Sprinkler Systems
  • Standpipe Systems

Our Team

Meet AK Consulting specialized team who are highly-trained, experienced and dedicated for your project solution success.

AK Consulting Team

Careers at AK Consulting

AK Consulting team has a reputation and performance that truly sets us apart from other engineering firms. We have immediate openings for bright and assertive candidates to join our team. We are seeking candidates that place an emphasis on developing quality work with an eye on career growth and diversification. If you wish to take on a challenging career by joining our team please email your resume to career@akconsultingpc.com

We are recruiting for full time employees including:

  • Construction Managers and Inspectors for the NYC School Construction Authority, the NYS Dormitory Authority and other Public Agencies and Authorities
  • Construction Inspectors and Office Engineers for Highway, Bridge and Rail Projects
  • Technical Support Staff including MicroStation and CADD operators
  • Civil and Structural Engineers and Designers
  • Safety Engineers

To be successful, candidates must have excellent technical skills ,strong communication and interpersonal skills. We offer excellent compensation, benefits packages, bonus and incentive programs for superior performance.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Assistant Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, contract.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum BSc in Civil Engineering (Required)
  • Familiarity with AUTOCAD (Required)
  • Deliver accurate and thorough civil/structural designs to meet industry standards and specifications.
  • Work within a multi-discipline team to develop, review and coordinate construction packages.
  • Local travel to client sites as needed.
  • Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions
  • Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges
  • High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way
  • Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence

Desired Qualifications:

  • MSc in Structural Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or Pavement Engineering
  • Sound knowledge in Structural Engineering, earth retaining structures, anchoring, and scaffolding of residential and commercial buildings
  • Proficiency in Finite Element Software, for example, STADDPro (for Structure) and Plaxis (for Geotechnical), and PaveXpress (Pavement)

Salary: Based on Experience

Job Location: Jackson Heights, NY 11372: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

General Manager (Administration)

A.K. Consulting Services, Inc, New York looking for General Manager (Administration). Download full job posting.

Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer (multiple positions) wanted to plan, design & oversee construction and maintenance of building structures & facilities, for (NY) engineering company. Duties include preparing construction est. from drawings, liaise w/ other engineers re plans, testing, evals, design changes, construction QA & coordinate inspections. Must have BSc in Civil Engineering.

Contact Us

If you’re looking for Building expediting services that includes Design Consultations, Approval, Asbestos Investigation, Permits, Special Inspections, Violation removal Sign-Off and other critical approvals regulating construction, then AK Consulting specialized team is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Contact us today!

3766 72nd Street, Floor 3, Jackson Heights, NY 11372