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BFW and Marcum to work on new MSU project
Marcum Engineering, LLC. and Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc., were selected alongside teaming partners Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects to provide the civil/site, structural and MEP engineering design for the upgrade of Hester Hall on the campus of Murray State University.
Hester Hall, a 66,000 s.f., nine story residential hall, will undergo complete renovations to include the following scope of work: Replacement of all plumbing systems, upgrade of HVAC systems, new lighting systems, upgraded power systems and new low voltage special systems. This project has a sustainability goal of LEED Silver and cost is estimated at $7.1 million.
BFW Selected for new Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Project
Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. was recently selected to provide Preliminary Engineering and Final Roadway Design for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to widen 0.25 miles of KY 70 (West McLaughlin Avenue) from US 41 to Seminary Street in Madisonville, KY. KY 70 has traffic congestion on this section of roadway and also has a high crash rate. The CSX railway bridge on the east end of the project is narrow and does not accommodate pedestrians. The purpose of this project is to reconstruct KY 70 to improve safety and to reduce congestion between the City of Madisonville and the westerly communities. Design will include the preparation of preliminary line and grade plans, drainage design, right-of-way plans, construction plans, traffic control plans, cost estimates, and advanced situation folders for structural design.
Bacon Farmer Workman is selected for project at SIUC
Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. has been selected to provide the civil and structural engineering design for the Southern Illinois University Communications Building Addition and Renovation project. BFW joins Ratio Architects on this project which includes the extensive renovation of the existing Communications Building plus the addition of approximately 60,000 square feet of new space.
Design work for the new addition includes: new offices and classroom space, lab spaces, performance and exhibition areas, auditorium space and digital post- production suites. The remodel of the existing building includes the addition of new TV control rooms, digital production and post-production facilities as well as combined office space for WSIU. Once completed, the additions and renovations of the Communication Building will provide enhanced state-of-the-art training for students in the cinema and photography fields.
Bacon Farmer Workman currently employs ten SIU-C alumni, and we are thrilled to be part of this exciting project!
BFW and Marcum to work with Murphy Graves Architects on new school
Bacon Farmer Workman and Marcum Engineering will be providing the civil, structural and MEP design for the new GC Burkhead Elementary School in Hardin County, Kentucky. BFW and Marcum are pleased to join Murphy Graves Architects on this 750 student facility.