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The project consisted of new construction of a 42,000sf complex for educational and performance purposes, with a 650-seat performance theater, a 150-seat experimental theater, a studio and instructional suite for dance programs, and administrative office space. As part of a design-build team, DHM provided design and permitting services for the project site and access roadway design, including drainage for building access for this state-or-the-art education and performance complex. Collaboration: Coordination with DAG Architects, the City of Marianna, Chipola College, contractors and subconsultants, additional agencies and stakeholders with positive, award winning results. Awards: The architectural firm for this project, DAG Architects,

As part of the DAG Architects team DHM served as subconsultant providing the structural engineering needs for the project. The DHM Structural Engineering professionals provided the design and detailing of the 22,000sf fleet maintenance and logistics buildings and the 64,000sf Training Tower. The fleet maintenance building is a 100ft by 116ft pre-engineered metal building with eight service bays, a mezzanine, and an overhead 7.5-ton crane. The logistics building is a 40ft by 11ft, three story pre-engineered metal building with composite floor slabs. The training tower is a 40ft by four story precast concrete structure. Construction cost: $6.6 Million

As consultants to Hicks Nation Architects, the DHM team provided structural design and detailing for a new superconducting magnet lab at the FSU National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Meticulous structural design and detailing and engineering support using Revit software, were provided by the Tallahassee Structural Division of DHM. Design included foundation and magnet pits using GFRP reinforcing and steel-framed structure with aluminum-framed non-magnetic mezzanine. Walls had copper RF shielding for reduction of radio signals. Construction Cost: $1.2 Million

As subconsultants to Hicks Nation Architects, the DHM team provided structural engineering and special inspections. Tasks included analysis of existing structure for construction loads, structural engineering design on miscellaneous framing of soffits, partitions, catwalks, stained glass seal support, and stage area. Safety Considerations: Our DHM senior structural design engineer was the authorized representative that completed threshold inspections. These were conducted to ensure the work was performed in accordance with design documents. Construction Cost: $4.6 Million

In conjunction with DAG Architects, the DHM structural team provided structural design, detailing, and inspections for this one of a kind, modern, and functional new school. Project tasks included media center trusses, entrance towers mimicking lighthouses, and the Brise Soleil constructed out of glulam columns and beams to help shade areas of the school from direct sunlight. Our Tallahassee Professional Structural Engineers and additional DHM staff worked seamlessly with the team at DAG Architects to achieve successful project results. Notable project stats: the trusses are special glulam and steel trusses, designed by our Senior Structural Engineer. They add a unique