Belgrade Community Center, Belgrade, ME

A new community building of approximately 10,000 SF built in a style reminiscent of a northwoods lodge. The project contains a 6,000 SF, 22'-0" tall hi-bay multi-purpose area and 4,000 SF of support space containing offices, kitchen, meeting rooms, library, restrooms and mechanical room. The structural system uses cold-formed steel stud bearing walls supporting pre-fabricated wood roof trusses. The design includes a wrap around porch with exposed timber framing.

Thompsons Point Intermodal Transportation Facility, Portland, ME

A 2,700 SF wood framed addition to the existing bus station and a 325 foot long enclosed connector corridor to an Amtrack train platform. Connector featured exposed fully welded tubular steel framing with a galvanized steel roof deck. Concrete retaining walls supported glazed wall and allowed for grade transitions of 5'-0" over the length of the connector. Scope included foundation design for 220 feet of prefabricated canopy to shelter train platform.

Portland International Jetport Phase I Parking Structure Peer Review, Portland, ME

BSE retained by the city to provide consulting structural engineering services to review construction documents for the proposed garage and rental car facility. BSE's responsibility includes a review of structural and architectural documents prepared by the owner's design professional. It includes a review of the structural systems and associated details for durability and constructability and addresses coordination between structural/architectural drawings. Project budget of $28 million.

Portland International Jetport Phase I Parking Structure Special Inspections, Portland, ME

BSE retained by the city to provide special inspection field review services in accordance with requirements of 1999 BOCA National Building Code Section 1705. BSE responsible for detailed site review of construction for conformance with design documents, identification of non-conforming work and liaison between contractor, owner and EOR for resolution of issues. Includes coordination and oversight of material testing labs, collection of data and issuance of monthly project reports to code officer, owner and designers.

Department of Marine Resources Pier Replacement, West Boothbay Harbor, ME

Preparation of construction documents and specifications for replacement of an existing 122 ft long by 18 ft timber pier used by this agency to dock research vessels used to monitor salt-water fisheries. Pressure treated timber piles, pilecap, stringers and decking are designed to resist wind and wave forces.

Portland International Marine Terminal, Portland, ME

Renovations and additions to the existing Marine Terminal to support the expansion of operations of the Scotia Prince and U.S. Customs Service.

Portland International Jetport Federal Inspection Services Facility, Portland, ME

Design of steel framed canopy structure and foundations to house a new baggage conveyor system. Work included structural modifications to the existing terminal structure to provide floor penetrations, platforms and suspended ceiling soffits.