Construction Administration

Wells Concrete’s new Brighton facility consolidates two existing Denver locations into a single, comprehensive manufacturing operation to enhance production capability and flexibility for the Denver market. The 122,673-square-foot precast facility sits on 64.5 acres and features year-round indoor production capabilities for architectural precast and outdoor structural forms, with lifting capacity upgraded from 15-ton to 25-ton cranes to accommodate larger products and higher volumes.

The manufacturing facility incorporates long-line prestressing forms and an expanded inventory of movable forms to meet diverse project demands. The versatile production facility enables identical product manufacturing with consistent quality while maintaining flexibility to meet demanding schedules and minimize project risk. The specialized facility includes a 4,500-square-foot mold shop, steel shop, lunchroom, office, maintenance bays, boiler and air-compressor room, production area, beam bed/storage area, tool room, QC lab, chemical storage area, and washroom.

As the project’s mechanical and electrical engineer, RMH provided mechanical and electrical design and construction-phase services for the new concrete pre-stress plant. Services included chilled water, steam, compressed air, power, and natural gas systems to support the specialized manufacturing operations.

BAE System’s specialized testing and manufacturing facilities support critical space missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) program. The 4,042-square-foot clean/non-destructive test lab was developed to thoroughly clean and test critical flight hardware for national asset programs. As the next-generation Hubble Telescope, the infrared JWST enables astronomers to study the entire history of the universe. The lab’s built-in flexibility accommodates testing and cleaning for other satellite missions as well.

The lab’s large parts spray room, where bulkier flight hardware is cleaned with hazardous solvents, features an innovative air-diffusion system that delivers evenly distributed, cleanroom-quality airflow. This system moves vapors away from staff and limits flammability risks. Building Information Modeling (BIM) software was used to design large, complex ductwork for the small ceiling plenums in the spray rooms. Additional safety measures include applying intrinsically safe process piping controls to limit voltages in the presence of flammable vapors and developing a chemical container emergency depressurization system.

As the project’s mechanical and electrical engineer, RMH designed custom air systems to address the limited plenum space. The design incorporated vertical unidirectional airflow using fan-filter units, a custom hood, hazardous exhaust systems, and point-of-use laboratory systems, including nitrogen, house vacuum, deionized water, and dust collection. Electrical systems included electrostatic discharge protection, heavy power for support equipment, photosensitive “yellow” lighting, branch grounding, and overhead hoist electrical systems.

RMH provided mechanical, electrical, and lighting design services for the expansive Philip S. Miller Park and Miller Activity Complex.. Nestled among the area’s scenic geological formations, this 320-acre park delivers a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational experiences for residents and visitors.

RMH designed systems to support the park’s diverse amenities, including a synthetic turf athletic field, zip line courses, and a 2,500-seat amphitheater for concerts and live events. The 2,850-square-foot Millhouse offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, family gatherings, and special events. Visitors enjoy picnic pavilions, an outdoor fireplace, and water features such as two ponds fed by a recirculating creek and a splash pad for children.

Inside the Miller Activity Complex, RMH engineered systems for full-sized and half-sized turf fields, a 3,000-square-foot play area, a 5,000-square-foot trampoline zone, batting cages, and an 18-hole golf simulator. The indoor aquatics center features a lap pool, a leisure pool with a winding water slide, and a vortex whirlpool that simulates rushing currents.

Our team delivered energy-efficient, code-compliant solutions that enhance comfort, safety, and functionality across the entire site.

The Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center is a 27,000-square-foot multi-use facility that blends sustainability, education, and hospitality. More than a rest stop, the center houses interpretive museum displays, the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and warehouse space for the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

RMH worked closely with the owner and design team to deliver a highly energy-efficient building powered by renewable resources. Photovoltaic panels installed on the roof and walls generate 27 kW of electricity, while five on-site wind turbines contribute additional zero-emissions power, offsetting over half of the building’s electrical demand.

To maximize HVAC efficiency, RMH designed a ground source heat pump system with more than 11 miles of geo-exchange coils buried beneath the 26.6-acre site. This system leverages the earth’s stable temperature to provide reliable heating and cooling year-round.

Our team engineered thermal displacement ventilation in public and office areas to improve indoor air quality and occupant comfort. This low-energy system introduces air at floor level, allowing it to rise naturally and exit through ceiling vents. Daylight harvesting strategies, supported by the building’s long axis and narrow footprint, reduce reliance on electric lighting. High-efficiency fixtures and controls supplement natural light when needed.

Photo credit: AndersonMasonDale Architects and Sampson Construction

RMH provided mechanical, electrical, and lighting design services for a high-performance cabinetry manufacturing facility featuring 80,750 square feet of production space, 97,000 square feet of warehouse, and 22,300 square feet of administrative offices.

To safely manage large volumes of combustible wood dust generated during production, RMH engineered a 1,800-linear-foot dust collection system with 50,000 CFM capacity. The system captures heavy wood particles at 47 high-velocity pickup points and delivers them to an exterior baghouse. During the winter, the system reclaims heat by returning filtered air to the building.

To mitigate explosion risks, multiple infrared spark detection and suppression devices within the ductwork are integrated into the design. At the baghouse, RMH designed a pressure-sensitive detection and chemical suppression system to enhance safety and compliance.
Our team also designed a 2,350-square-foot, Class I, Division 1 paint vault equipped with a hazardous exhaust system, specialized grounding, and dedicated power and lighting systems to support safe and efficient operations.

Breckenridge Brewery, at the time, Colorado’s fifth-largest craft brewer, unveiled a new $35-million brewery campus in response to growing demand and community engagement. Located in Littleton, the 79,150-square-foot, three-building complex blends rustic farmhouse aesthetics with modern brewing innovation and sustainable design. The campus includes:

Brewhouse Building: Featuring brewing and malt handling areas, a hops cooler, boiler plant, offices, conference room, and a tasting room.
Production Building: Home to fermentation, bottling, barrel aging, canning, kegging, dry goods storage, and a quality control lab.
Restaurant Building: A full-service restaurant with indoor seating, a lounge, a kitchen, and a gift shop.

Designed for scalability, the facility starts with a brewing capacity of 70,000 barrels annually, with potential to reach 300,000 barrels.
Sustainability was central to the design. Energy-efficient evaporative cooling supports process areas and the kitchen. Natural ventilation in the Brewhouse enhances indoor air quality. Destratification fans improve seasonal comfort, while 95%-efficient condensing boilers provide heating. A water reuse system captures and filters wastewater for landscape irrigation.

RMH provided comprehensive electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering services for a new 43,000-square-foot, two-story facility supporting global scientific field missions. The building, more than twice the size of its 1970s predecessor, includes offices, electronic and wet laboratories, an ITAR-controlled warehouse, and connects to two existing aircraft hangars.

Both hangars support NCAR’s Gulfstream V and C-130 research aircraft. RMH’s electrical design scope included:

Upgrading Hangar A’s electrical service from 120/208V to 277/480V
Power and lighting design for a new locker room in Hangar B
Integrated lighting and controls design throughout the facility

This facility enhances NCAR’s ability to support airborne research and innovation worldwide.