AHEC Library
Denver Union Station
Aspen Valley Hospital
Aspen Valley Hospital
Master Planning
BCER Engineering excels in effective conceptual design and master planning. Our ability to see the ‘big picture’ is backed by years of experience across various markets, covering a wide range of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems.
Featured Master Planning Projects
Denver Health – Master Plan
Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) completed a Campus Master Plan focusing on both short term and long term facility growth and needs. This report determined the DHHA Campus is poised to undergo a significant transformation over the next 10-30 years with currently proposed building development to increase the total square footage of the core campus by nearly 60%. In order to support this growth, utility services needed to be expanded, or in some cases reconfigured. BCER Engineering was contracted to provide a supplemental Central Utility Plant (CUP) Master Plan based on the projected demand for services, as well as aging and obsolete facilities on the DHHA Campus. Our effort included the planning of a phased expansion of the CUP; projected utility service requirements for new facilities; the preservation or creation of dedicated utility corridors; and, utility system phased expansion which anticipates, and in some cases precedes, the eventual campus expansion and building development. The significance of this master plan was the complete and total replacement of most, if not all, of the major structures currently on campus. But equally significant is the impact to site utilities, most notably the Campus Utility Plant and various utility distribution systems that must be developed and maintained in order to support the proposed growth and expansion effort on this high density campus.
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AHEC – Library Master Plan & Renovation
Auraria Library commissioned the A/E design team to provide them with a master plan for the renovation of the existing AHEC Library, originally built in 1976. BCER provided Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services for the Master Plan. The goal was to create an environment that supports excellence in teaching and learning; research and creative work; community engagement and workforce preparation; and exploration of a rich, diverse information environment. Highlights of the project include a Discovery Wall, Writing Wall, new computing areas, group study rooms, Research Bar, and Special Collections. BCER designed the upgrades to the HVAC system, the lighting, the electrical system, and the fire protection systems.
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Aspen Valley Hospital
The Aspen Valley Hospital Expansion Master Plan was developed to transform Aspen Valley Hospital into a progressive, outpatient-focused medical center that better serves the growing needs of the community. The $100 million plan outlines four major phases to remodel and expand the existing 70,000-square-foot, single-story community hospital into a modern, three-story, 200,000-square-foot medical campus. Phases 3 and 4 represent a significant portion of the work, adding approximately 55,000 square feet of new space and renovating an additional 22,000 square feet, for a total of more than $55 million. BCER provided Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection engineering services for Phase 3, supporting the design of a high-performance facility while helping the project achieve ambitious sustainability goals. A key objective is LEED Silver certification, along with compliance with the City of Aspen’s Canary Initiative, which promotes net-zero carbon construction for all new buildings. The expansion includes several major clinical and patient-focused spaces, such as a 15,000-square-foot surgery department, 7,000 square feet of outpatient clinics, The Aspen Birthplace, a new patient care unit, cardiac rehabilitation and cardiopulmonary suites, and an orthopedic sports medicine center of excellence. The master plan also accommodates up to 30,000 square feet of medical office space, ensuring the campus can continue to grow and meet evolving healthcare needs. Through thoughtful engineering and sustainable design strategies, BCER helped Aspen Valley Hospital realize its vision of a forward-thinking medical campus that prioritizes patient experience, environmental responsibility, and long-term community care.
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