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Bloom Engineers & Associates Project Examples

V A Medical Center Radiology Area Modifications - Minneapolis, Minnesota-St. Paul, Minnesota:

Remodel existing Radiology Suite for improved operation.
Mechanical Systems include extending the existing HVAC and exhaust system, new plumbing fixtures, medical gases, and fire protection.
Electrical Systems include extending the existing lighting, power, communications, and medical gas alarm system.

United States Air Force - Minneapolis, MN

Communications Building Addition:

Review and provide recommendations to mitigate design deficiencies noted during construction, including space and noise issues in duct design.
Provide recommendations and rough sketches recommending changes to the original design enabling the Project Manager to direct the Contractor to complete the construction within the confines of the original design.

Prior Project Examples of Principals

United States Air Force Maintenance Facility - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Construct a new Vehicle Maintenance Facility, which includes oil and grease bays, wash bays, welding ares, etc.
Construct a new Fueling Maintenance Facility, which includes special systems (plumbing, heating, and ventilating) to enable servicing of refueling vehicles.

ARTC Training Centers - Green Bay, Wisconsin - Buffalo, Minnesota

Provide plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning of new facilities.
HVAC systems have the ability to adjust to a wide range of people and equipment loads.

United States Postal Service

St. Paul Post Office - St. Paul, Minnesota:

Analyze and report the condition and code compliance of the existing plumbing system.
Review the exterior of existing piping and fixtures and view the interior of specific major piping utilizing remote photography.
Provide replacement recommendations.

Computer Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota:

Provide computer grade heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and humidification system for a new computer room located in the existing building.
Unit is self-contained with remote air cooled condensers.

Boiler Replacement - Chisholm, Lake City, North St. Paul, Minnesota:

VAMC Buildings 9, 28, 29 & 48 - St Cloud, Minnesota

Remodel the existing buildings and provide new ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Major design issues:
- Maintain a large percentage of the building in operation during the construction period
- No or minimal changes to the outside building structure
- Minimal changes to the building interior.