Ten Truck Dock Expansion, 2007 JS Program
BEI Associates, Inc. provided architectural/engineering design services and follow-up for the Ten Truck Dock Expansion at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) for the 2007 JS program.  The scope of work included design services for the construction of 10 new docks in 3 separate locations surrounding SHAP: 5 at body shop south wall with fill-in of about 600' of train well; 3 at trim shop west wall; and, 2 at trim shop north wall with a new I.P. Dock Addition (approximately 1,600 sq.ft.); plus site design involving depressed dock wells and revisions to existing pavement and utilities.  Utility services in the new addition were extended from existing systems.

Building Structure Review for Conveyor Loading
BEI provided design services for the review of the building structure for conveyor loading in the Northwest Addition (TCF Dock Area) at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant.  The work included the review of the building trusses to carry new conveyor loading along with any existing building loads.  The area of review was bounded by the column lines "OA", "OD", 29 and 35.  A total of 56 trusses were analyzed.

Body Shop Addition and SPD Lane, 2007 JS Program
BEI Associates, Inc. provided architectural/engineering design services and follow-up for the Body Shop Addition and SPD Lane at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) for the 2007 JS program  The scope of work included design services for the construction of a 10,000 sq. ft. addition to the Body Shop with 2 truck docks; plus site design involving depressed dock wells and revisions to existing pavement and utilities, and an SPD lane and pedestrian bridge at the current access from 16 Mile Road.  Utility services in the new addition were be extended from existing systems. 

 
Building Structure Review for Conveyor Loading
BEI Associates, Inc. provided design services for the review of the building structure for conveyor loading in the Paint Shop at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant.  The work included the review of the building trusses to carry new conveyor loading along with any existing building loads. A total of about 40 trusses were analyzed. 

Upgrade existing SHAP Powerhouse and General Contract Work for the New Paint Shop
BEI Associates, Inc. provided professional architectural/engineering design services and construction follow-up to upgrade the existing SHAP Powerhouse and General Contract Work for the New Paint Shop.  The scope of work includes the following:  Powerhouse Upgrades:  Two existing reciprocating air compressors were demolished completely to allow for the modifications of the existing foundations to install two new compressors.  One air compressor existed at the DCX Parkway Plant, and the second was purchased.  Ancillaries included a new coalescent filter, installation to existing compressed air distribution systems, hook-up to the existing cooling water system, electrical power, and controls, etc.   The New Paint Shop will require a new interface to the compressed air system that will be 2 feet outside of the existing powerhouse at the proposed new trestle, and also requires the design and construction of a new natural gas PRV and metering station and concrete pad that repositions the existing meter.  Main Manufacturing building:  An incoming city water line was relocated to provide for the future installation of a conveyor gallery to the new paint shop.   An existing dock door and two heaters at a abandoned train well were removed.  Employee Underpass, Vehicle Overpass, and Turnstile preparation: In coordination with the site development engineer, a new employee entrance to the site was designed under a vehicle overpass at the east end of the New Paint Shop site.  Security, lighting, heat, and dewatering for the underpass were provided for.