ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING

SBCC completed this restoration project to return the historic Bureau of Land Management (BLM)  cabin site to its pre-1924 condition. The site, constructed in the late 1800s, consists of a cabin, barn, storage shed, pumphouse, and cold cellar. The year 1924 was selected as the restoration benchmark due to a documented triple homicide that occurred at the cabin, making it a historically significant period.

Scope of work included the preservation and structural stabilization of all existing historic buildings to ensure long-term integrity and compliance with federal preservation standards. Additional site improvements were incorporated to accommodate public access and safety, including the installation of a gravel parking area, a vault toilet, solar-powered lighting, a security system, and an ABA-compliant pedestrian pathway linking the parking area to the historic core.

This project combined historic preservation with modern infrastructure improvements, balancing cultural resource protection with visitor accessibility and site sustainability.

Design fee $271K

Construction cost $1.35M

SBCC was contracted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to evaluate alternatives for replacing an existing low-water crossing on Butte Creek in Northern California. The design team analyzed three options—bridge, arched culvert, and embedded culvert—through a preliminary engineering study.

The evaluation included a baseline assessment of current site conditions and considered fish passage requirements, site orientation, construction effort, and cost (Class D Level). The resulting report now serves as a foundation for funding proposals and guides future design and implementation efforts.

Study fee $117K

SBCC supported the design at the Mount Irish Recreation Site to improve visitor access and amenities at the Paiute Rock trailhead while preserving the area’s natural environment. New facilities included an informational kiosk, ADA-compliant vault toilet, day-use picnic area with telescope observation, and four campsites. Each campsite was designed with a parking space, picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue, with careful consideration to minimize impacts on existing vegetation.

The project scope covered topographical surveying, geotechnical investigation, conceptual and design development, construction documentation, and state permitting for the vault toilet.

Design fee $37K

Construction cost $2M

Improved and redesigned Pearson Park in Las Vegas, NV to comply with USA Track & Field (USATF) facility requirements. SBCC’s scope included improving drainage issues, fixing flooding on the track infield and designing a new concession stand, bleachers, and press box. SBCC led the design team consisting of architectural, MEP, structural, landscape architecture, surveying, and geotechnical evaluation.

Design fee $323K

Construction cost $2.4M

Investigated and prepared design drawings for the design-build renovation of Building 2060 on Fort Carson, CO. The two-story building consists of training rooms, computer laboratories, offices and secure work areas, reception space, restrooms, and supply and storage space. SBCC prepared the design drawings and specifications. The design was based on UFC’s, International Building Code and base specific design guidance.

Design fee $158K

Value engineered, designed, and constructed drainage improvements for five sites on Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. Improvements included 18-inch RCP storm drain, drop inlets, detention basins, diversion berms, curb and gutter, rip-rap armoring,  grading, and repaired eroded areas. Design included hydrology and hydraulic modeling

Design and construction cost $1.35M

SBCC was contracted through Barajas and Associates and USACE to design improvements for approximately 8 miles of two-wheel drive high clearance vehicle roadway for BLM in Southern Nevada. The purpose of the project was to eliminate alternative routes in order to protect the sensitive environment while improving public access to enjoy the unique environment. The existing roadway suffered from water erosion issues and damage from use, it was poorly marked, and critical habitat for an endangered species was being damaged from off-road vehicles. SBCC prepared hydraulic calculations, roadway design, fence and signage improvements, and a 404 permit.

Design fee $20K

Construction cost $260K

SBCC contracted with the Coatesville, PA Veterans Affairs Medical Center to locate, model, condition assess, and health risk assess the Medical Center Campus of more than 30 buildings serving approximately 1,500 daily occupants. The scope included Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and assessment for all underground water lines and valves with associated 2D, 3D and hydraulic modeling of the existing potable and fire water system covering over 118 acres with over 24,000 linear feet of buried pipe, one well, one pump station and two 550,000 gallon elevated storage tanks. The scope also involved mapping the hot and cold-water lines in 11 buildings (over 1.17 million sqft), 3D scan and design of a backflow device, and health risk assessment with a focus on legionella contamination.

Design fee $431K

Construction cost $1.7M

SBCC contracted with the Coatesville, PA Veterans Affairs Medical Center to complete a condition assessment and rehabilitation design for 2,028 linear feet of existing 8-inch and smaller gravity sanitary sewer pipe and 15 manholes servicing 8 buildings. Assessment included dye test and video of floor drains to locate storm water tie-ins. 

Subsurface utility engineering, geotechnical, survey, and condition assessment were completed, and the sewer lines were televised (CCTV) in accordance with national (NAASCO) guidelines.

Design fee $123K

Construction cost $1.2M