Our Energy and Sustainability Team completed an assessment of BAS settings and algorithms, and a subsequent fine-tuning by the controls contractor, providing a significant and progressive reduction in energy use, resulting in utility bill and environmental savings.
Read MoreFire sprinkler systems play a crucial role in safeguarding facilities from the devastating effects of fires. For building owners who rely on dry pipe or pre-action sprinkler systems, a strategic switch from compressed air to nitrogen proves to be a functional solution for maximizing the lifespan of their piping systems.
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Read MoreFarmers, processors, distributors, and even restauranteurs all turn to SSM. November is all about bringing food to the table. Here’s a little taste at some projects we’ve worked on.
Read MoreEPA recently revised the Lead and Copper Rule, establishing compliance deadlines of October 2024. To jumpstart the road to compliance, water systems should consider deploying a GIS team to establish their service line inventory. Likewise, water systems should ensure they have an engineering team on board that is well-versed in providing engineering design and consulting services.
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The landscape of retail is ever evolving with success lying in the seamless orchestration of many elements. At SSM, we’re proud to support our retail clients so that they get to focus on what they do best - curating exceptional shopping experiences. We recognize that the complexities of retail extend far beyond storefronts. From optimizing parking lots to ensuring safe spaces to shop - we specialize in providing comprehensive and multi-faceted solutions to even the most complex challenges. So that when holiday shopping is on the mind, our retail clients get to focus on just that.
Check out a few of the recent retail projects we’ve worked on:
Boscov’s | Solar Array | SSM has provided structural evaluations of existing framing for new solar array loading for retail outlets in various locations, including determining the existing structure capacity and providing guidance on load limitation for the proposed array. Existing steel-framed and concrete-framed structures have been evaluated.
TJ Maxx | Facade | SSM provided structural design for the renovation of a 4-foot-tall facade to a 20-foot-tall replacement. Structural scope included evaluating existing framing and capacity of existing steel joists. Engineering drawings included foundation plans, framing plans, wall sections, reinforcing details, and details of the light-gage metal framework. Construction administration services were also provided throughout renovation.
Berkshire Mall West | Site Improvements | Engineering and permitting services for a new driveway entrance and pedestrian circulation. SSM’s survey team provided a property survey, and our engineering team provided a land development plan as well as necessary Borough documents. Land development plans included existing conditions, site layout, grading and landscape, as well as construction details for the driveway and pedestrian facilities. SSM also provided construction administration and coordination.
Berkshire Mall West | ADA Ramp Evaluations | Survey, evaluation, and design services for existing ADA sidewalk ramps. SSM provided a detailed evaluation of existing ramps and developed design drawings for proposed ramps and related site improvements. Evaluation and design included compliance with ADA standards, construction specifications, project administration, and associated field meetings.
Berkshire Mall West | Land Development Plan | SSM has been contracted to provide land development services for a 40,000SF building addition. SSM’s services include land development plans and documentation for municipal approvals. Also included is an updated survey, conceptual layouts, and preliminary/final land development plans and construction details. SSM will also prepare a storm water management design and provide construction coordination.
Burlington | Building Addition | SSM provided survey services to support construction of an addition to an existing Burlington store. Our Survey team provided an existing conditions survey accompanied by construction stakeout - integrating the addition’s new design with existing structural steel and building walls. Construction stakeout included steel layout of the addition. Upon construction completion, SSM will prepare a final as-constructed survey plan.
Burlington | Construction Documentation | SSM provided structural design and documentation for the fit out of an existing retail space. SSM provided drawings from development of conceptual design into final construction documents. The structural scope of work also included providing foundation plans determining load capacity for existing roof framing.
Boot Barn | Square Foot Verification | SSM was contracted to verify the square footage of a building formerly used as a restaurant for the leasing operations of the Boot Barn retail location. Our team visited the site and performed field measurements throughout the interior of the building and around the exterior perimeter to verify the rentable area for leasing purposes.
For additional information contact us:
Scott Miller, ASLA | scott.miller@ssmgroup.com
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Read MoreMore than ever before, community leaders are under increasing pressure to institute green practices, and sustainable operations. SSM’s Energy and Sustainability Services team is a recognized leader in the Municipal Energy Services arena. Some of the largest municipal entities in the region have used our services, as have some of the smallest. Our team is unmatched by many similar firms in the area. Not only for their expertise, but for their experience.
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