Adams Event Center Renovation
(University of Montana)

Location: Missoula, MT
Architect: L'Heureux, Page, Werner, PC

BCE provided the structural design and construction administration to this complicated renovation project at the University of Montana. The structural portion consisted of the entire removal and reconstruction of the interior of the field house. New precast concrete seating planks were installed on steel beams supported by concrete columns on an updated foundation. The renovation also included a three story addition to the field house adjacent to Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The project was completed in 1999 at a cost of $15 Million.

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Front Entry

Big Sky High School Addition

Location: Missoula, MT
Architect: OZ Architects

BCE provided full service Structural Engineering services for Missoula County Public Schools on a Library, Gymnasium and Office addition at Big Sky High School. Several miscellaneous upgrades occurred within the building as well. The elevated floors of the addition were framed with composite steel beams with concrete slab over steel decking. The roof was framed with structural steel beams and open web steel joists. The $3.8 Million addition was completed in the latter part of 2002.

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Front Entry

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Continuing Education / Printing Building
(University of Montana)

Location: Missoula, MT
Architect: Place Architects

BCE provided full service Structural Engineering services for the combination department addition to the Student Union Building on the University of Montana campus. The three floor addition houses the Printing Services Department on the lower floors and the Continuing Education Department on the Upper Level. The structure consisted of utilizing precast concrete planks for the heavily loaded printing services areas and structural steel framework for the upper level and roof. The lateral force resisting system consisted of moment frames in both directions.

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Health Services Addition (University of Montana)

Location: Missoula, MT
Architect: OZ Architects

BCE provided full services Structural Engineering services for the significant addition to the Health Services building on the University of Montana campus. The two level addition housed new clinic areas along with greatly needed office spaces. The structure consisted of structural steel floor skeleton, with metal decking and concrete topping. The lateral force system utilized braced frames and reinforced CMU walls.

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West Elevation of South Addition

Hellgate High School Addition

Location: Missoula, MT
Architect: OZ Architects

Hellgate High School received several upgrades and additions as a part of the current expansion that BCE has been providing full Structural Engineering consultation. The current Gymnasium received the addition of a wrestling mezzanine over the existing weight room facility. There is also a 20,000 sq. ft. Music and Administrative Office addition at the South end of the building. This addition was designed for the future construction of an additional floor. The elevated floors were constructed of composite steel floor beams and girders with a concrete slab over composite steel decking. In addition, a 70 foot span pedestrian bridge connects the new addition to the existing building to the west. There were several miscellaneous upgrades occurring within the building, including an upgrade to the balcony seating in the Auditorium. The total project budget was approximately $3.5 Million, and the project was completed in the spring of 2003.

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West Elevation of South Addition

Sentinel High School Addition

Location: Missoula, MT
Architect: OZ Architects

Sentinel High School underwent a Gymnasium and Science Classroom wing expansion. BCE provided full service Structural Engineering design and construction support for the 30,000 sq. ft. addition. The Gymnasium is constructed with 5" prestressed concrete walls that support long-span open web steel joists with steel decking. The classroom wing is constructed with steel framing with elevated concrete slabs over steel decking. The complexity of the floor plan presented many challenges in detailing and frame design. The projected cost of the expansion was $4.4 Million.