Electrical • Mechanical • Technology
Bluestone Engineering was hired by Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company as the MEPT engineers for a new 32,500 square foot addition to their existing corporate headquarters building in Grinnell, IA.
This addition included a conference center containing a 260-seat auditorium with stadium seating and LED lighting. Other features of the conference center include nine (9) break-out conference rooms with operable partitions for maximum flexibility, as well as a dedicated video conference room.
This project also incorporates a dining center featuring a full service kitchen and servery with seating for 250 people.
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An intermediate floor was added to the remaining north half of the gymnasium to create two levels. On the upper level, a storage mezzanine was created. Under the storage mezzanine, new, larger locker rooms/restrooms was added. In addition, a reception area, entry vestibule, principal’s office and new classroom were added.
Bluestone Engineering provided complete MEPT/FP design. New, energy efficient LED lighting and lighting controls were specified for the new and renovated areas, plus the parking lots. Rough-in was provided for a permanent and portable theatrical lighting system and sound system for the gymnasium.
The existing fire alarm system was expanded to provide voice annunciation in the new and renovated areas of the building with the capacity to extend to the entire building in the future. A grease interceptor was installed underground outside the building to meet current WRA requirement. New HVAC units were specified for the additions. A fire protection service was installed throughout the new additions and renovated areas, but was designed to eventually serve the entire school.
Square Feet: Demo: 2,200 Remodel: 3,000 Addition: 6,800
Budget: $3,336,000
Architect: BSB Design
General Contractor: Ball Team
