New Public Works Facility

Weston & Sampson was selected to provide comprehensive planning, design, and construction administration services for a new Department of Public Works Facility in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

After conducting a detailed site selection analysis, we prepared building and site concepts for the preferred site, along with cost estimates and 3-D computer generated building models. Our team assisted in presenting the project to the Board of Selectmen and to the community to secure funding. We then prepared a set of plans and details for constructing the new facility, complete with ground improvements, salt shed, fuel island, and materials storage area. Design challenges included a small site of previously filled wetlands, consisting of undocumented fill and large boulders. Ground improvements were necessary to obtain suitable foundation subgrade. We assisted during the bid phase and provided full inspection and construction administration services.