Church Without Walls Milestone: Rotunda Framing Erected

April 19th, 2012

EE Reed has completed erection of the rotunda framing at The Church Without Walls in Houston. The 81 foot tall structure is the architectural centerpiece of the Verret Group designed project, and is comprised of a complex array of space trusses and rolled steel members.

The center compression ring was built in the shop, and then held in place for approximately a week while the radial roof  space trusses were installed.  After all of the trusses were installed, the crane released the center piece engaging the tension & compression rings. Actual rotunda dimensions were within 3/8” of the dimensions shown in the design drawings, an incredible feat considering the complexity of the rolled members and non-typical construction.

CJG Engineers modeled the rotunda in RISA 3d and Revit Structural to provide the design and construction documents for the building, and provided a 3d pdf for field use during construction. The coordination efforts between CJG Engineers and EE Reed Construction led to greater understanding and smooth installation of the complicated centerpiece.

 

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VA Outpatient Clinic – Corpus Christi

February 20th, 2012

Cadence McShane Construction is on schedule to complete a new Specialty Outpatient Clinic in Corpus Christi, Texas. The new 42,236 square foot building will provide an expansion and enhancement to services currently provided at another nearby outpatient facility. The structure is a steel moment-framed building designed for blast and high wind loads. The clinic is being designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification.

CJG Engineers provided a peer review and alternate foundation design for the building, and are providing wind storm inspection services.

CJG Engineers’ ability to provide the highest level of professional service adds value to any stage of the design process. Our buildings are designed to the highest technical standards, and provide exceptional performance in any environment. See our services list for more information. 

VA – Corpus Christi, TX

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DPS Megacenter Breaks Ground

February 3rd, 2012

A new Texas Department of Public Safety drivers license megacenter broke ground in Pflugerville, Texas. The project is one of six new facilities planned across the state as part of a legislative initiative to attempt to reduce the frustration that accompanies Texans when trying to renew or obtain their license.

The Barry Bubis Architects designed Pflugerville facility is a 24,000 square foot, concrete tilt-wall and steel framed structure with an estimated construction cost of $3 million. The project is estimated to be complete in mid August, 2012.

The project was developed using Building Information Modeling.

DPS breaks ground on megacenter: kxan.com

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Perry’s Steakhouse – La Cantera

February 3rd, 2012

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill has opened it’s first restaurant in the San Antonio area, at the Shops at La Cantera.

The new restaurant has a seating capacity of 300, and will employ 110 people.

CJG Engineers served as the structural engineer of record.

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Houston Amateur Sports Park Improvements

January 27th, 2012

A new 35,000 square foot medical office building and sports training facility is underway in Houston.

Located in the Houston Amateur Sports Park, the $7M facility will contain the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine, a Competitive Edge sports training facility, and will be the new permanent training home of the Houston Dynamo.

CJG Engineers is serving as the structural engineer of record for the single story structure. The architect is Seeberger Architects, and design build services are being provided by Cadence McShane Construction Company. Construction is scheduled to be complete in July 2012.

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Red Oak Plaza Issued for Construction

January 20th, 2012

Red Oak Plaza, a new office development in San Marcos, has been issued for construction.

Designed by Studio 8 Architects in Austin, the steel-framed building is built into the side of a hill, and features a double cantilevered second floor. The building will rest on deep drilled piers due to the poor quality, highly expansive clay soils, and the building’s lateral loads will be resisted by steel rod x-bracing between perimeter columns. A full-glass facade will accentuate the structure and will allow huge amounts of natural light into the work areas.

The project was developed using Revit Structure 2012, and designed using interoperable design programs.

Construction is slated to begin in late 2012.

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CANstruction Austin 2011

November 13th, 2011

The 2011 edition of CANstruction Austin happened this past weekend at Barton Creek Mall.

CANstruction is an annual event held nationwide that as raised over 17.5 million pounds of food for community food banks since 1992. The Austin event benefits the Capital Area Food Bank.

This year, CJG Engineers partnered with KGA Architects, Lott Brothers Construction, and Cunningham Allen, Inc to build “Home Sweet Home.” The “Best Meal” award winning design design used 2,700 cans to build the gingerbread house.

The structures will be up until next Sunday, when deCANstruction will occur, and all of the cans will be donated.

In the past three years, CJG has been a part of teams that have donated over 8,000 cans of food through the competition and can’t wait until next year!

 

 

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Under Construction: The Church Without Walls

September 14th, 2011

EE Reed Construction has broken ground on The Church Without Walls in Houston.

The Verret Group designed, 150,000 square foot complex includes a new sanctuary with 3,300 stadium-style seating, a two story youth activity center, and a chapel.

The project was completed using Building Information Modeling.

 

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