Cobo Center Convention Center
ABD Engineering & Design provided audio-visual and technical systems design for the complete renovation of Cobo Convention and Exhibition Center, home of the North American International Auto Show. ABD worked…
ABD Engineering and Design
ABD Engineering and Design is one of North America’s leading independent acoustical consulting and AV design firms, serving clients across the United States and Canada, as well as other international markets from offices in Grand Rapids, MI and Portland, OR. Our specialized acoustical engineering and AV design practices help architects, building owners, engineers, facility directors, and municipalities design spaces, environments, and systems for optimal acoustical and audiovisual performance. Our consulting practice areas specialize in all aspects of architectural acoustics, environmental and industrial noise and vibration control, and audiovisual systems design.
ABD Engineering and Design's Projects
Detroit Public Schools East English Village Preparatory Academy
ABD Engineering and Design worked with Albert Kahn Associates to provide comprehensive IT/AV design and classroom technology consulting for Detroit Public School's 6 new schools, 12 school renovations, and the…
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts Jewish Community Center
ABD Engineering and Design was brought in by Neumann/Smith Architecture to consult on the new Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The new 350 seat auditorium…
Wayland Union Schools Fine Arts Center
ABD Engineering and Design provided acoustical engineering and Audio, Video, and Theatrical Lighting Systems Design for the new Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. Our design included the 800-seat auditorium, cafeteria,…
Calvin University Recital Hall
The Recital Hall at Calvin University’s Covenant Fine Arts Center meets a unique need by providing a smaller performance space with great acoustics, technology, and aesthetics. Until its completion, smaller…
ABD Engineering and Design's Blog Posts
Long-Time Leaders Become New Owners of ABD Engineering & Design
Long-Time Leaders Principal Engineer Melinda Miller and Chief Operating Officer Marci Boks have purchased ABD Engineering and Design, one of North America’s leading independent acoustical consulting and AV design firms.
Sub-contracting AV to Electrical
When a construction project is underway, who is the best entity to hold the AV contract?
3 Fiber Myths in AV
Why aren’t more AV projects using fiber communications? Maybe there are just some myths out there that keep us from shifting from copper wire to fiber.
Closed Office Acoustics and Privacy Concerns
Professional acousticians discuss the secrets of blocking noise and sound between closed offices. Fundamentals of office noise isolation and acoustics.
We’ve Got a Tech Guy
Answering our most asked question, “Why should we hire a technical systems designer, when we already have a tech guy?”