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Services

IONCON is a fully licensed professional services company offering consulting services for residential and commercial facilities.

Specializing in project management, sustainable design, and construction consulting, IONCON also offers:

  • structural engineering
  • passive solar design
  • solar thermal design
  • green building consulting
  • project management services

Patrick Beville, principal, has been a project manager for 20 years, a PE since 1997, and a LEED AP since 2002. Primarily serving government entities, Patrick has served as project manager for projects up to $50 million. Additionally, Patrick has served as LEED consultant and project manager for many renewable energy projects including solar PV, solar thermal, and the largest wind turbine in the state of North Carolina.

Discounted rates are available for renewable energy and ‘green’ projects. Contact our offices at (828) 264-8500 for more details.

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Pricing and Rates

PROJECT RATES: Subject to individual project paremeters, please call for quote. Architectural (Includes Structural) – House plans, Major Addition                               $3.50/SF           Green: $2.50/SF Structural – House Plans, Major Addition                                             …

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Sustainable Design and Engineering

‘Sustainable Design’ can have many meanings.   To some it means a focus on the carbon footprint of a building or product. Some focus on possible negative environmental or societal impacts of the materials, construction process, and life-cycle. Some focus purely on the energy efficiency and life-cycle assessment of the structure and its productivity or use. Many …

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Structural Assessments

IONCON can provide a structural assessment of cracked foundations, structural beams, differential settlement, and un-level floors or decks to determine if the damage is significant to warrant repair. This type of assessment is usually done when purchasing a property to ensure the buyers that costly repairs will not be necessary.

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Retaining Wall Design

Per NC Code requirements any retaining wall over 4ft tall requires engineering. The High Country of NC is made up of a rocky and beautiful landscape that can rarely be defined as ‘flat’ and thus terraces and large retaining walls are common. IONCON can provide full design services and drawings to meet the land-use, vehicle loading requirements, and …

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Whole House

House Design

IONCON can provide the plans and structural engineering/design necessary for your entire residence or for a major addition/renovation. For larger remodel projects the moving of load bearing walls will require assessment and engineering for code approval. IONCON also specializes in green building materials and methods and can help make recommendations for insulation, finish materials, mechanical systems, and energy …

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Green Technology

IONCON specializes in green technology such as: Solar Thermal Design Photovoltaics Rainwater Catchment Systems Near and Net-Zero Energy Homes And can provide technical consulting and engineering drawings required to complete such projects.

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Wind Resistant & Shelter Design

IONCON has developed designs and is familiar with design criteria to comply with high wind standards applicable to tornados and hurricane prone areas. These designs go over and above typical code requirements and loading calculations by a significant amount with the intention of protecting occupants from 200+mph winds and flying debris/missles. A ‘Large Missle’ is usually defined …

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Wall Crack Monitor

Foundation and Wall Cracks

Foundation Cracks Boone NC If you or your building inspector notice any cracks in your foundation, deck posts skewing out of level, sinking corners or exposed footings, you may be experiencing ‘differential settlement’. This usually naturally occurs in the first few years of a buildings life but can also happen due to changes in soil conditions near …

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Project Management

Patrick Beville, principal, has been a project manager for 20 years, a PE since 1997, and a LEED AP since 2002. Primarily serving government entities, Patrick has served as project manager for projects up to $50 million. Additionally, Patrick has served as LEED consultant and project manager for many renewable energy projects including solar PV, …

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