Veterans Administration Medical Center, Radio Active Waste Processing Facility, LaJolla, CA

OWEN provided complete architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical engineering services on this new construction project. OWEN was responsible for the complete production of plans and specifications for the construction of a radioactive waste processing facility to support the Veterans Administration Hospital in La Jolla, California. The facility processes approximately 200 barrels of non-liquid waste, 1,200 gallons of liquid waste, and 500 bags of dry waste per year. The new facility provides spaces for collecting, sorting, compacting and sorting liquid, dry and animal low-level radioactive waste. OWEN provided PS&E, contract administration, claims analysis and construction support services. This indefinite quantity master plan contract for a new Veterans Administration medical building included architecture, structural engineering, utility mapping services, fire protection, plumbing system, seismic retrofit and HVAC systems. This project also required the design of sidewalks, hazardous waste storage systems and mechanical systems such as elevators and lighting. This facility is in full compliance with current fire, life and safety codes.

Hollywood Municipal Court, Hollywood, CA

Architectural-Engineering Evaluation: The project consists of evaluation of both the court building and the parking garages. The Evaluation consists of three phases: Phase I is two parts - an initial inspection and a detailed evaluation; Phase II is facility repair-replacement concept development, and; Phase III is project documentation. The evaluation develops facility repair-replacement schemes in an organized manner and includes a process for approval of work by the County Building and Safety officials.