On the Boards: Box Elder Public Safety Building
Elevating Public Safety through Electrical Engineering
Key Details
Client: Galloway
Owner: Box Elder County
Project Location: Brigham City, Utah
Size: 20,822 SF
Budget: $8.4 Million
Project Status: In Construction
Public safety is a critical concern for any community, especially those experiencing rapid population growth and geographical expansion. As part of our commitment to enhancing civic and community infrastructure, Envision Engineering takes pride in playing a key role in enhancing the civic infrastructure of Brigham City, Utah, through our involvement in the Box Elder Public Safety Building project.
The Box Elder Public Safety Building is a robust facility designed to consolidate the Highway Patrol, DPS Emergency Communications, and Driver License Divisions under one roof. This approach is necessary due to the increased demand for emergency calls, staffing, and critical services, given the population growth in the Utah valley. Different divisions will have separate areas, with a common space for fitness, breaks, and trainings.
Scope of Services
Envision Engineering is providing a comprehensive set of electrical engineering services for the project, including but not limited to:
Electrical Power Distribution and Quality
Lighting Design and Controls
Low-voltage Electronic Systems
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Studies
Construction Administration
Bidding and Negotiation
We also provided rough-in design, which includes locations of equipment and devices, boxes and conduit, power, and data provisions, for the following systems:
Telecommunications and Internet/WiFi Networks
Audio Visual Systems
Electronic Safety and Security
Renewable Energy
Technical Challenges
The project required the meticulous planning and execution of a radio tower installation, adhering to specific RF (radio frequency) pathways and L3 Harris grounding standards. Additionally, each division's area posed unique requirements for lighting, control systems, power distribution, and data networks. Our team’s expertise enabled us to meet these diverse needs while maintaining design coherence.
Project Insights
The Box Elder Public Safety Building offered valuable lessons in product availability and design standards for RF line entrances. We gained an in-depth understanding of L3 Harris grounding specifications, thereby enriching our knowledge for future undertakings.
Community Impact
The Box Elder Public Safety Building serves as a benchmark for the seamless integration of governmental planning and advanced electrical engineering. Once completed, the facility will be a significant asset to the community by enhancing the emergency and driver services available in the expanding Utah Valley.
As the project approaches its final stages, Envision Engineering is privileged to be part of an endeavor that promises to elevate public safety standards in the Utah community.
For further information on how Envision Engineering can contribute to your next civic or community project, please contact us at 801.534.1130 or info@envisioneng.com.