Summer/Fall 2008 Newsletter

1. DM Berg Consultants, P.C.
Summer/Fall 2008
Serving the industry
NEW FEATURE
since 1963,
DM Berg
Commencing with this issue of our newsletter, we will on occasion feature one of our clients by briefly describing their
Consultants, P.C.
firm and services. In addition, we will include a few prominent projects we worked collectively on.
is a consulting
structural engineering
This month’s feature client is Bodwell Pines Corporation. DM Berg Consultants has been working with Mr. Ronald Simons
firm specializing in
for almost 10 years.
building analysis
and design. For the
Saint Paul armS
past four decades, we
have focused on the
Project team: tom Heger and Peter Shedlock
practice of providing
sound, efficient
Victorian house. To construct
engineering solutions
the garage, the solution was
and interactive client
to jack up the existing house,
service; those remain
move the house to the far side
our goals today.
of the site and construct half
..... the garage. The house was
then moved back over the new
CIVIC
structural roof of the garage
Libraries, Town Halls, and
to its permanent position. All
Maintenance Facilities
steel framing of the roof of the
COMMERCIAL
Offices and Manufacturing
garage within the path of the
EDUCATIONAL
house on the move back over
PK-12, Colleges, and
the garage had to be designed
Universities
for the rolling loads of the
ENTERTAINMENT
250-ton house.
Cinemas and Theaters
Rendering courtesy of Bodwell Pines
HEALTHCARE
This project in Brookline, MA mixes existing
Hospitals, Nursing Homes,
properties with historical significance and
and Assisted Living Facilities
HOSPITALITY
new design. The existing properties were
Hotels and Convention
completely renovated and retrofitted with
Centers
new mechanical systems. The property
INSTITUTIONAL
contains an 81 car; 2 level underground
Prisons, Court Houses, and
garage, exercise room, and storage room.
Police/Fire-Fighting Facilities
PARKING GARAGES
Construction of the new building consisted
Stand-Alone, Attached
of a structural steel, wood frame and concrete
Above-Grade, and Below-
superstructure. All footings and foundation
Grade
walls are reinforced concrete. The garage slab
RESIDENTIAL
consists of reinforced poured concrete. The
Multi-Family Apartments
and Condominiums
top floor addition over the existing apartment
RETAIL
building was wood framed. The exterior skin
Restaurants, Stores, Malls,
of the new building is clad with a combination
and Supermarkets
brick, hardy board and precast concrete.
The historic appearance of the building was
maintained with various wood applications.
One significant structural design challenge
DM Berg Consultants, P.C.
570 Hillside Avenue the design team faced on this project was
Needham, MA 02494
constructing an underground two-story
Tel: 781 444 5156
parking garage; whereas half the garage was
Fax: 781 444 5157
to extend underneath an existing three-story
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2. Feature Client
Projects
Bodwell Pines Corp.
tHe ParkWay at cHeStnut Hill
Bodwell Pines Corporation (BPC) is a multi
Berg Wrap Up Project team: tom Heger; Hans Weiss; Ben Schlick
faceted real-estate management and
development company. The development
In construction is a 16-unit luxury condominium
division of BPC specializes in residential
development in Chestnut Hill, MA. This
housing and takes pride in having produced
development mixes an eleven (11) unit wood
Benjamin Schlick many luxurious condominium buildings
and steel framed four-story building with five (5)
and single family homes for over 44 years.
received his
attached wood framed townhomes each with a
The management division of BPC manages
Professional Engineer residential elevator. The entire four-story building
retail and office locations; however their is
designation this year and part of the townhomes are supported on top
a strong emphasis in Residential housing
- congratulations! of an underground parking garage. The four (4)
management, managing multi-family
story eleven (11) unit building consists of two
buildings ranging from 10 - 750 units. BPC
(2) - three bedroom affordable units, six (6) - two
has an expertise in managing condominium
..... bedroom units, and three (3) - three bedroom
buildings. BPC takes pride in their prompt
units. The five (5) townhomes consists of two
response and professional attitude
bedroom units that can easily be converted to
throughout the management process.
three bedroom units. Summer, 2009 occupancy
Being able to provide a sense of comfort in
We enjoyed is expected.
a person’s home is a primary requirement for
barbecues again this every building managed and developed by
Bodwell Pines Corporation.
Summer! Thanks to
all for helping out.
Mr. Ronald Simons
Bodwell Pines Corporation
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Congratulations to Re
Benjamin Schlick
on his engagement to
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Jeanine. They have
Halloween Fun!
plans for a May 2009
Project team: tom Heger and Peter Shedlock
wedding.
This is an eleven (11) unit condo building located
in Brookline, MA with three different sized units;
..... 1415, 1620, and 1710 Sq. ft. This building has three
floors constructed of wood frame and a steel and
concrete framed first floor over underground
parking.
To read past issues,
Mary Klein and Tom Queally
visit our website at
www.dmberg.com
and click on News.
Winchester Arms Photo courtesy of Bodwell Pines
DMBC, P.C. strives to create a working atmosphere where, through mutual cooperation and respect amongst staff and clients, the process of
designing structures can be carried out with efficiency for all concerned including owners, developers, other
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clients, and end users.