Consulting Engineering
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Wiping Solution Recycling Plant
Consulting Engineering
Due to the recent increased attention that has been placed on the security of the US border, Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has faced massive and rapid expansion. This project was executed to consolidate numerous business units to improve operational and spatial efficiency in a secure location.
The project includes approximately 390,000 SF of office space for the agency and over 50,000 SF of specialty spaces, including a wet lab, radio lab, emergency operations center, secure facilities, and IT spaces. The building is 100% backed up by standby power generation and mission-critical HVAC systems. It is designed for a high level of security, including physical security countermeasures and state-of-the-art electronic security systems.
Site security improvements include a new perimeter K-rated fence with secure access checkpoints, electronic video surveillance, and site lighting design. In addition to the interior fit-out of the space, CMTA designed upgrades to the central plant systems, provided all new HVAC systems, and completed the shell design for a portion of the building that was previously only built to cold dark shell condition. The facility contains several energy-efficient technologies, including all LED lighting with daylight harvesting, high efficiency four pipe VAV HVAC systems, and an advanced DDC building automation controls platform.