EPOC Construction Restores a Virginia Auto Repair Shop
10 Oct, 2014
A better building emerges from the skeleton of an old one, proving that salvage can trump starting from scratch.
Press Release
Varco Pruden Builder EPOC Construction, Inc., a Virginia-based commercial construction company, transformed a dated and weathered automobile repair shop into a top-notch facility.
When asked to construct a building, most owners and contractors would rather start with a blank canvas than reinvent an existing structure.
Auto Tech Repair in Newport News, Va. before the remodel. Image: Varco Pruden
Exceptions are Mark and Karen White, owners of Auto Tech Repair, a three-bay auto service shop on Warwick Boulevard in Newport News, Va. Built in the 1960s, the shop was in desperate need of restoration.
The White’s enlisted EPOC Construction, a construction company specializing in commercial metal building design, to renovate the repair shop, transform the exterior of the building and add two additional bays.
EPOC saw the project as an opportunity to refurbish a hidden town treasure.
In these straitened times, Varco Pruden’s retrofit approach offers a sensible alternative to the default response of tearing down and building bigger.
“There’s a sense of pride when you know you’ve saved something,” says Randy Ahland, manager, Varco Pruden Retrofit. “You don’t have to start from scratch to create something of value.”
Additions to the structure built by EPOC Construction using Varco Pruden’s rigid frame system, panel rib wall system in Cool Egyptian White and SSR standing seam roof system in Galvalume. Stepped-width frames were used for angled rear walls and along rear bays, and wind beams were incorporated for the stud/parapet front façade.
Auto Tech Repair after the remodel by EPOC Construction.
Image: Varco Pruden
Community Partners
Today, many communities are focusing heavily on preservation and have a desire to revitalize buildings and sustain their existing character concurrently. More and more communities are willing to provide funding to make buildings more attractive and energy efficient.
This project was made possible by a city grant program for façade improvement. Auto Tech was eligible for matching funds of up to $60,000. The architectural appearance and materials for the repair shop required program approval.
“The original design was for structural steel, but when the project bid initially came in over budget, Varco Pruden’s pre-engineered metal building system (PEMB) alternative achieved significant savings,” says Ken Bingman, president, EPOC Construction.
The PEMB system also provided design flexibility for the additional space and support needed to seamlessly blend the sub-structures for the new façade. Varco Pruden’s system successfully reduced overall building shell costs while maintaining the front façade requirements.
The metal building structure was used to provide a clear span frame and single slope roof. The single slope metal roof eliminated messy flashing details along the front/high-side eave and clean transition over the existing parapet endwall. Metal wall panels were a very economical solution for the rear endwall siding.
“Prior to the renovation project, we were a nondescript auto repair shop, like most others in our area,” says Mark White, owner of Auto Tech Repair. “EPOC Construction was chosen to transform the exterior of my building and add two additional bays. When the original project bid came in over budget, EPOC Construction was able to provide value engineering suggestions and changes to meet our budget and still keep the size and look we wanted.
“Since the new façade, Auto Tech now stands out on our busy highway,” White continues. “We have had several new customers tell us they previously passed by every day and never really noticed us. Since this makeover, our business has increased by at least one third from our normal business volume. The entire building renovation has become the benchmark for other businesses looking to renovate, remodel or add on to their existing buildings.”
About Varco Pruden Buildings
Varco Pruden Buildings is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. Through advanced engineering and proprietary building products, Varco Pruden provides innovative steel building solutions worldwide for low-rise commercial and industrial applications – including offices, warehouses, schools, manufacturing and retail projects. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company markets its products through a network of more than 1,000 authorized builders within the United States and Canada. Varco Pruden is a member of the MBMA, CSSBI and the USGBC. For additional information, visit www.vp.com.
EPOC Construction Restores a Virginia Auto Repair Shop
10 Oct, 2014
A better building emerges from the skeleton of an old one, proving that salvage can trump starting from scratch.
Press Release
Varco Pruden Builder EPOC Construction, Inc., a Virginia-based commercial construction company, transformed a dated and weathered automobile repair shop into a top-notch facility.
When asked to construct a building, most owners and contractors would rather start with a blank canvas than reinvent an existing structure.
Auto Tech Repair in Newport News, Va. before the remodel. Image: Varco Pruden
Exceptions are Mark and Karen White, owners of Auto Tech Repair, a three-bay auto service shop on Warwick Boulevard in Newport News, Va. Built in the 1960s, the shop was in desperate need of restoration.
The White’s enlisted EPOC Construction, a construction company specializing in commercial metal building design, to renovate the repair shop, transform the exterior of the building and add two additional bays.
EPOC saw the project as an opportunity to refurbish a hidden town treasure.
In these straitened times, Varco Pruden’s retrofit approach offers a sensible alternative to the default response of tearing down and building bigger.
“There’s a sense of pride when you know you’ve saved something,” says Randy Ahland, manager, Varco Pruden Retrofit. “You don’t have to start from scratch to create something of value.”
Additions to the structure built by EPOC Construction using Varco Pruden’s rigid frame system, panel rib wall system in Cool Egyptian White and SSR standing seam roof system in Galvalume. Stepped-width frames were used for angled rear walls and along rear bays, and wind beams were incorporated for the stud/parapet front façade.
Auto Tech Repair after the remodel by EPOC Construction.
Image: Varco Pruden
Community Partners
Today, many communities are focusing heavily on preservation and have a desire to revitalize buildings and sustain their existing character concurrently. More and more communities are willing to provide funding to make buildings more attractive and energy efficient.
This project was made possible by a city grant program for façade improvement. Auto Tech was eligible for matching funds of up to $60,000. The architectural appearance and materials for the repair shop required program approval.
“The original design was for structural steel, but when the project bid initially came in over budget, Varco Pruden’s pre-engineered metal building system (PEMB) alternative achieved significant savings,” says Ken Bingman, president, EPOC Construction.
The PEMB system also provided design flexibility for the additional space and support needed to seamlessly blend the sub-structures for the new façade. Varco Pruden’s system successfully reduced overall building shell costs while maintaining the front façade requirements.
The metal building structure was used to provide a clear span frame and single slope roof. The single slope metal roof eliminated messy flashing details along the front/high-side eave and clean transition over the existing parapet endwall. Metal wall panels were a very economical solution for the rear endwall siding.
“Prior to the renovation project, we were a nondescript auto repair shop, like most others in our area,” says Mark White, owner of Auto Tech Repair. “EPOC Construction was chosen to transform the exterior of my building and add two additional bays. When the original project bid came in over budget, EPOC Construction was able to provide value engineering suggestions and changes to meet our budget and still keep the size and look we wanted.
“Since the new façade, Auto Tech now stands out on our busy highway,” White continues. “We have had several new customers tell us they previously passed by every day and never really noticed us. Since this makeover, our business has increased by at least one third from our normal business volume. The entire building renovation has become the benchmark for other businesses looking to renovate, remodel or add on to their existing buildings.”
About Varco Pruden Buildings
Varco Pruden Buildings is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. Through advanced engineering and proprietary building products, Varco Pruden provides innovative steel building solutions worldwide for low-rise commercial and industrial applications – including offices, warehouses, schools, manufacturing and retail projects. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company markets its products through a network of more than 1,000 authorized builders within the United States and Canada. Varco Pruden is a member of the MBMA, CSSBI and the USGBC. For additional information, visit www.vp.com.
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