{"id":5141,"date":"2017-11-07T14:34:40","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T19:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/?p=5141"},"modified":"2017-11-07T14:34:40","modified_gmt":"2017-11-07T19:34:40","slug":"ask-the-engineer-creating-amenity-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/ask-the-engineer-creating-amenity-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask the Engineer: Creating Amenity Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Better amenities can equal better quality of life for residents, increased value and salability of units, and can sometimes even generate income for the building, such as a fitness room with annual gym membership.<\/p><\/div>\n

Building amenities are getting more\u00a0exotic by the day--IMAX theater, squash court, chef's kitchen, anyone? In a competitive market, co-op\/condo boards and building owners realize that adding or improving amenities can be a worthwhile investment.<\/p>\n

With some creative thinking and careful planning, unused or underutilized spaces can be converted into functional and attractive offerings for your building. However, effectively repurposing space can be a considerable undertaking. To make it less daunting, the first step a board should take before starting any major construction project is to hire a professional engineer or registered architect to conduct an in-depth evaluation and analysis, known as a feasibility study, to determine the project's viability.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0RAND's latest\u00a0Ask the Engineer<\/a>\u00a0column, we discuss:<\/p>\n