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Projects Portfolio

Below are a few of PDC’s most prominent projects. Others can be found on the discipline-specific pages (links at right).

University of Alaska Fairbanks Biological Research and Diagnostics Facility (BiRD)

Owner: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Project Completion: 2006
PDC Involvement:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Surveying

University of Alaska Fairbanks Biological Research and Diagnostics Facility (BiRD)PDC provided full service engineering design including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical services for this 30,000 sf state-of-the-art biological research and diagnostic facility. This facility provides central support for campus animal research activities. The facility includes research animal holding and procedure functions; surgery, necropsy, waste handling and laboratory functions; and administrative and teaching space. Read More

University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum of the North Expansion

University of Alaska Museum of the NorthClient: University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Project Completion: 2005
PDC Involvement:

  • Civil Engineering / Site Design
  • Structural Engineering
  • Land Surveying

University of Alaska Museum of the NorthThis project expanded the University’s existing museum building to twice its original size, bringing the total square footage to approximately 77,000 sf: 29,000 sf for the public gallery display and auditorium and 48,000 sf for laboratory, research, collection, and office space. Read More

Fairbanks International Airport – PDC Services Since 1993

Fairbanks International AirportOwner: State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Northern Region
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Years of Service: Since 1993

Fairbanks International AirportOver the past 15 years, PDC has made major contributions to development at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). PDC has led and participated in projects resulting in over $100 million in construction at FAI, providing the full range of services from planning through construction administration, with emphasis on development of design documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates). Read More

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Seismic and Security Upgrades

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Seismic and Security UpgradesClient: RIM Architects
Owner: State of Alaska Department of Transportation
and Public Facilities
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Project Completion: 2010
PDC Involvement:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Seismic and Security Upgrades PDC provided mechanical and electrical design services for the current $145 million multi-phased renovation to the South Terminal facility. The contract utilized Construction Management at Risk delivery method. General coordination with baggage handling system paths, power and cooling needs were met by the mechanical and electrical systems. The mechanical and electrical systems were part of a comprehensive commissioning process. Owner requested additions to the project, including interior remodel of A Concourse, were handled efficiently during construction in conjunction with the subcontractors to maintain overall project completion dates. The mechanical portion of the project includes extensive upgrades to the heating, cooling, ventilation, and control systems including the replacement of six mechanical rooms and significant renovations in three more. Modifications were made to the central heating and chiller plants, including a new boiler and cooling tower. Worked closely with Airport Facilities throughout project to understand existing systems as well as review and approval of proposed new systems. A study was completed early in the project that looked into the use of well water cooling but was not implemented due to first cost. Read More

Galena Water Expansion, Phase II

Galena Water Expansion Phase IIClient: City of Galena
Location: Galena, Alaska
Project Completion: 2006
PDC Involvement:

  • Master Planning
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Document & Permitting
  • Construction Administration
  • Land Survey

PDC has designed several phases of improvements to Galena’s utilidors, sewage lagoon, wastewater collection and treatment systems, backup well, and water storage, treatment, and distribution system. Read More

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Additions

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital AdditionsClient: Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Project Completion: 2009
PDC Involvement:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering

For nearly 10 years, PDC has been providing the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital with civil, structural, and electrical engineering services to support their ongoing expansion program. As the hospital has expanded, we have designed approximately 144,000 sf of additional space for many functionally different departments. Read More