Grace Slavic Baptist Church

38,000 SF Total Facility
16,000 SF Sanctuary
22,000 SF School Wing

Project Overview

Columbia Engineering Group is providing full-scope architectural and engineering services for Grace Slavic Baptist Church in Spokane, Washington. The project includes a new 38,000 square foot, two-story wood-frame worship and education facility.

The building combines a 16,000 square foot sanctuary with a 22,000 square foot school wing. In addition, the education areas include classrooms, a dining hall, and a full commercial kitchen.

Integrated Worship and Education Design

The facility combines Assembly and Education occupancies within one building. Therefore, the design requires close coordination between architecture, building systems, life safety, site development, and utilities.

CEG is delivering the project through an integrated design process. As a result, the major disciplines remain coordinated from concept through construction documents.

Architecture and Engineering Scope of Work

CEG is providing architectural services along with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering.

Worship & Education Facility

The two-story wood-frame building combines a 16,000 square foot sanctuary with a 22,000 square foot school wing.

Education & Support Spaces

The school wing includes classrooms, a dining hall, and a full commercial kitchen to support education and congregational activities.

Life Safety & Fire Protection

The facility is being designed as a fully sprinklered building with comprehensive life safety systems for its Assembly and Education occupancies.

Site Development & Utilities

CEG is providing full site development design, supporting infrastructure, and utility coordination for the new church campus.

BIM Coordination

CEG is developing the project in a coordinated BIM environment to reduce design conflicts and improve construction efficiency.

Permitting Leadership

CEG is leading the permitting process to support the project schedule and maintain alignment with local agency requirements.

Project Outcome

Grace Slavic Baptist Church is being developed as a coordinated worship and education campus designed to serve a growing congregation.

CEG is integrating architecture, multidisciplinary engineering, site infrastructure, life safety systems, BIM coordination, and permitting. As a result, the project benefits from a unified design approach from concept through construction documents.

What Made This Project Stand Out

38,000 SF Worship and Education Campus

The facility combines a 16,000 square foot sanctuary with a 22,000 square foot school wing.

Full-Scope Integrated Design

CEG is coordinating architecture with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering.

Coordinated BIM Environment

BIM coordination supports consistency across disciplines while reducing design conflicts and improving construction efficiency.

Site and Permitting Leadership

CEG is coordinating site development, supporting infrastructure, utilities, and the project permitting process.

Sutton Trucking Regional Distribution Hub

27,000 SF Facility Size
3 Engineering Disciplines
VRF High-Efficiency HVAC

Project Overview

Columbia Engineering Group provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering for the Sutton Trucking Regional Distribution Hub in Cowlitz County, Washington. The 27,000 square foot facility includes mechanic bays, wash bays, administrative offices, conference rooms, and employee break areas.

CEG coordinated the building systems around the different needs of the industrial and office spaces. In addition, the project included specialized HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for the service and wash areas.

Building Systems for Trucking Operations

The facility combines vehicle service areas with office and employee spaces. Therefore, the design had to address several operating conditions within one building.

CEG coordinated the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support both daily trucking operations and occupied office areas.

Engineering Scope of Work

CEG provided coordinated MEP design for the regional trucking facility.

Mechanical Systems

CEG designed a high-efficiency VRF system with low-ambient heating for year-round comfort. The project also included energy recovery ventilation for office areas.

Service & Wash Bay HVAC

CEG designed infrared gas tube heaters for the service garage and wash bays. In addition, emergency exhaust systems support ventilation in these work areas.

Electrical Systems

The electrical design includes LED lighting with advanced controls, power distribution, and fire alarm systems for the facility.

Plumbing Systems

CEG designed domestic water and sanitary sewer systems. The project also includes a grease interceptor to support wash bay operations.

Project Outcome

The Sutton Trucking Regional Distribution Hub combines industrial service functions and administrative areas within one 27,000 square foot facility.

Through coordinated MEP engineering, CEG designed building systems for mechanic bays, wash bays, offices, conference rooms, and employee areas. As a result, the facility supports several operational needs within one coordinated design.

What Made This Project Stand Out

27,000 SF Regional Trucking Facility

The building combines mechanic bays, wash bays, offices, conference rooms, and employee support areas.

High-Efficiency HVAC Design

VRF, energy recovery ventilation, infrared heating, and emergency exhaust systems serve different areas of the facility.

Integrated Electrical Infrastructure

CEG designed LED lighting, advanced controls, power distribution, and fire alarm systems.

Wash Bay Plumbing Support

Domestic water, sanitary sewer, and grease interceptor systems support the facility’s wash bay operations.

Columbia Holdings Building #2

20,000 SF Building Size
1.3 Acres Site Development
6 Engineering Disciplines

Project Overview

Columbia Engineering Group provided civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering for Columbia Holdings Building #2 in Bush Prairie, Washington. The project included a 20,000 square foot pre-engineered metal building on a 1.3-acre site.

In addition to the building design, CEG supported full site development for the project. That scope included ADA-accessible parking, EV charging, landscape design, and an underground stormwater infiltration gallery. Together, these elements helped support a practical industrial and commercial facility with sustainability-focused features.

Site Development and Permitting

This project required more than building systems design alone. CEG also led entitlement and permitting, which included land use applications, traffic studies, pre-app meetings, utility coordination, and DEQ approvals.

As a result, the project moved forward with coordinated support across both site development and regulatory review. That broader role helped align the building, site, and utility infrastructure from early planning through permitting.

Engineering Scope of Work

CEG delivered a coordinated multidisciplinary scope for the building and site. Overall, the work combined site development, utility infrastructure, fire protection, and core building systems within one integrated design effort.

🏗️ Building Engineering

CEG provided structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering for the 20,000 square foot pre-engineered metal building.

🌿 Site Development

The site scope included ADA-accessible parking, EV charging, landscape design, and an underground stormwater infiltration gallery.

🔥 Fire Protection Infrastructure

The fire protection scope included a firewater main, hydrants, and FDC infrastructure to support the site and building fire protection needs.

⚡ Sustainability Features

The project included EV charging and landscape and stormwater design elements that supported broader sustainability goals for the site.

📋 Entitlement and Agency Coordination

CEG managed land use applications, traffic studies, pre-app meetings, utility coordination, and DEQ approvals as part of the entitlement and permitting process.

Project Outcome

Columbia Holdings Building #2 combined a new industrial and commercial building with full site development on a 1.3-acre site in Bush Prairie, WA. Through coordinated civil and MEP engineering, CEG helped deliver a project that addressed building systems, site infrastructure, accessibility, and fire protection within one integrated scope.

Just as importantly, CEG led entitlement and permitting for the project. By managing land use, traffic, utility, and DEQ coordination, the team supported a more complete development process from planning through approvals.

What Made This Project Stand Out

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Full Building and Site Coordination

The project combined a 20,000 square foot pre-engineered metal building with full site development on a 1.3-acre property.

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Entitlement and Permitting Leadership

CEG led land use applications, traffic studies, pre-app meetings, utility coordination, and DEQ approvals for the project.

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Integrated Fire Protection Infrastructure

The fire protection scope included a firewater main, hydrants, and FDC infrastructure to support the new development.

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Sustainability and Site Features

The site included EV charging, ADA-accessible parking, landscape design, and an underground stormwater infiltration gallery.

SunModo Warehouse Storage and Distribution

35,000 SF Facility Size
2-Story Office Facility
Rooftop PV Renewable Energy

Project Overview

Columbia Engineering Group provided full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for the SunModo Warehouse Storage and Distribution project in Vancouver, Washington. The project included a 35,000 square foot tilt-up warehouse and an adjacent two-story office facility designed to support SunModo Company’s operational growth and sustainability initiatives.

To support those goals, CEG designed high-efficiency heat pump-based split HVAC systems, energy-efficient water heating, and EV charging stations for a transitioning electric fleet. In addition, the project incorporated a roof-mounted photovoltaic array to supply renewable energy, reduce utility demand, and support long-term energy resilience.

Facility and Sustainability Goals

This project combined warehouse and office functions within one coordinated development. Therefore, the MEP design had to support day-to-day operations while also aligning with SunModo’s broader sustainability goals.

At the same time, the systems needed to remain practical over the long term. As a result, CEG designed the MEP infrastructure for reliability, maintainability, and energy efficiency so the facility could operate smoothly and remain easier to support over time.

Engineering Scope of Work

CEG provided coordinated MEP design for the new warehouse and office facility. Overall, the scope focused on efficient building performance, renewable energy integration, and long-term operational reliability.

🌬️ Mechanical

The mechanical design included high-efficiency heat pump-based split HVAC systems to support building comfort and energy performance across the warehouse and office areas.

⚡ Electrical

The electrical scope included EV charging stations to support a transitioning electric fleet. In addition, the design integrated a roof-mounted photovoltaic array to provide renewable energy for the facility.

🔧 Plumbing

CEG designed energy-efficient water heating as part of the coordinated plumbing scope for the warehouse and office facility.

☀️ Renewable Energy Integration

The roof-mounted PV array was integrated into the facility to reduce utility demand and support long-term energy resilience.

🛠️ System Reliability and Maintainability

All MEP systems were designed for reliability, maintainability, and energy efficiency. As a result, the project supports smooth operation and ease of upkeep over time.

Project Outcome

The SunModo Warehouse Storage and Distribution project delivered coordinated MEP systems for a warehouse and office facility designed to support both operational growth and sustainability goals.

Through high-efficiency HVAC, energy-efficient water heating, EV charging, and rooftop solar integration, CEG helped create a facility that reduces utility demand while supporting long-term building performance.

Just as importantly, the design emphasized reliability and maintainability. As a result, the project supports smoother day-to-day operation and more practical long-term upkeep.

What Made This Project Stand Out

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Warehouse and Office Integration

The project combined a 35,000 square foot tilt-up warehouse with an adjacent two-story office facility. As a result, the MEP design had to support multiple building functions in one coordinated system.

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High-Efficiency Building Systems

CEG designed heat pump-based split HVAC systems and energy-efficient water heating to support long-term performance and energy efficiency.

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EV and Solar Readiness

The facility includes EV charging stations for a transitioning electric fleet and a roof-mounted photovoltaic array for renewable energy generation.

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Long-Term Maintainability

All MEP systems were designed for reliability, maintainability, and energy efficiency. Therefore, the facility is better positioned for smooth operation over time.

Hudson’s Bay High School Trade Facility

7,500 SF Trade Facility
500 SF Wood Mezzanine
4 Engineering Disciplines

Project Overview

Columbia Engineering Group provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering for the Hudson’s Bay High School Trade Facility in Vancouver, Washington. The project involved construction of a new 7,500 square foot trades training facility.

The building includes specialized systems and structural elements designed to support hands-on technical education. In addition, the project features a 500 square foot wood mezzanine, woodshop dust collection, high-efficiency HVAC, and advanced electrical systems.

Engineering for Hands-On Trades Education

The facility required building systems that could support specialized training activities rather than a traditional classroom environment. Therefore, CEG coordinated the structural and MEP design around the needs of the trade program.

The project also emphasized energy performance. As a result, the mechanical design incorporates a high-efficiency VRF system with energy recovery ventilation that meets WSEC 2018 standards.

Engineering Scope of Work

CEG coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering for the new trades training facility.

Structural Engineering

CEG designed the foundation, slab-on-grade floors, and a 500 square foot wood mezzanine for the new training facility.

Woodshop Dust Collection

The mechanical design includes a dedicated dust collection system to support woodshop training activities.

VRF & Energy Recovery Ventilation

CEG designed a high-efficiency variable refrigerant flow system with energy recovery ventilation to meet WSEC 2018 standards.

Electrical Systems

The electrical design includes 208Y/120V, 3-phase power and LED lighting with advanced controls.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

CEG coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering to support the specialized requirements of the trades training facility.

Project Outcome

The Hudson’s Bay High School Trade Facility provides a purpose-built environment for hands-on technical education in Vancouver, Washington.

Through coordinated structural and MEP engineering, CEG integrated the building structure, woodshop infrastructure, HVAC, plumbing, power, and lighting systems into one 7,500 square foot facility.

What Made This Project Stand Out

Purpose-Built Trades Training Facility

The 7,500 square foot facility was designed to support specialized hands-on technical education.

Specialized Woodshop Infrastructure

The project includes a dedicated dust collection system and a 500 square foot wood mezzanine.

High-Efficiency HVAC Design

The VRF and energy recovery ventilation systems were designed to meet WSEC 2018 standards.

Trade-Focused Electrical Infrastructure

The electrical design includes 208Y/120V, 3-phase power and LED lighting with advanced controls.

Eastern State Hospital Activity Therapy Building

55,000 Square Feet Renovated
3 Stories, Phased by Floor
0 Plan Review Comments

Project Overview

Columbia Engineering Group provided civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering for the phased renovation of the Eastern State Hospital Activity Therapy Building in Medical Lake, Washington. This 55,000 square foot, three-story healthcare facility remained partially occupied during construction. As a result, the design team developed a floor-by-floor renovation strategy that supported ongoing operations while major building systems were upgraded.

The building supports a broad range of patient programming. Therefore, the project required a multidisciplinary engineering approach. In addition, the design had to balance constructability, life safety, occupant comfort, and long-term performance. Because adjacent floors remained in use, the work also had to support active healthcare operations throughout the renovation.

About the Facility

The Eastern State Hospital Activity Therapy Building plays an important role in daily patient programming on campus. It provides therapeutic, recreational, and support spaces that serve day-to-day operations. The building includes:

  • Gymnasium and fitness rooms
  • Bowling alley
  • Library
  • Indoor agriculture area
  • Wood shop
  • Commercial kitchen and café
  • Offices and counseling spaces
  • Conference rooms

Engineering Scope of Work

The project included upgrades across civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Together, these improvements support better safety, reliability, and long-term maintainability throughout the facility.

Mechanical / HVAC

The design replaced the HVAC system and added cooling to the building. In addition, the scope relocated two boilers from an adjacent building and supported the infrastructure needed for new equipment yard areas.

Building Automation

The project replaced the building automation system. It also connected the system to the campus-wide BAS network for remote monitoring and centralized management.

Electrical

The electrical scope replaced the main switchboard and all panelboards. It also upgraded building lighting to LED. In addition, the project replaced the generator and provided backup power for the full building.

Plumbing

The design included a new domestic water service. As a result, the updated building systems could better support long-term facility needs.

Fire Protection

The project added a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building. It also upgraded the fire alarm system and tied it into campus-wide monitoring.

Civil

The civil scope designed two equipment yards with access roads. These areas support relocated and new mechanical equipment associated with the renovation.

Project Outcome

This project shows Columbia Engineering Group’s ability to deliver coordinated engineering for complex occupied healthcare renovations. The project moved through City of Medical Lake and Department of Health plan review without a single plan review comment. In addition, Labor & Industries Electrical Plan Review required only a minor clarification before approval.

At the same time, the project combined phased renovation planning with campus-wide system integration. It also included backup power upgrades, fire protection improvements, HVAC modernization, and utility infrastructure design. As a result, the work improved safety, reliability, monitoring, and long-term operational performance for an active healthcare facility.

What Made This Project Stand Out

Occupied, Phased Renovation

The project supported a floor-by-floor construction sequence while adjacent floors remained occupied. Because of that approach, the building could continue operating throughout the renovation.

Coordinated Multidisciplinary Design

Civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems upgrades were integrated into one coordinated design. As a result, the project supported both immediate renovation needs and long-term facility performance.

Strong Review Performance

The project moved through City of Medical Lake and Department of Health review without a single comment. It also received Labor & Industries Electrical approval with only minor clarification.

Campus-Wide Systems Integration

The BAS and fire alarm systems were tied into campus-wide infrastructure. Therefore, the project improved visibility, monitoring, and coordination across the hospital campus.

Vancouver Station Food Cart Pod

8,000 Square Feet
2 Stories
43 Food Carts

Project Overview

Columbia Engineering Group provided turnkey development services for Vancouver Station Food Cart Pod in Vancouver, Washington. The project transformed approximately one acre of unfinished land into a commercial dining and hospitality destination.

The development includes an 8,000 square foot, two-story dining hall and infrastructure for approximately 43 food carts. CEG coordinated architecture, engineering, planning, permitting, and construction from site development through completion.

Project Challenge and Approach

The project required one site to support a commercial dining hall and dozens of independent food vendors. Therefore, building systems and site utilities had to work together as one coordinated development.

CEG integrated architecture with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site-development services. In addition, environmental, geotechnical, survey, traffic, and landscape disciplines supported planning and permitting.

Project Scope

The scope combined building design with the infrastructure needed for high-volume commercial food service and long-term site operations.

Architecture & Dining Hall Design

The two-story dining hall includes a commercial kitchen, bar with adjacent cooler, restrooms, walk-in cooler and freezer, storage, and office space.

Civil & Site Infrastructure

Civil design included grease interceptors, sanitary sewer laterals, and a stormwater infiltration drywell with pretreatment. The site also required nearly a mile of natural gas piping.

Mechanical & HVAC Engineering

The HVAC system uses multiple outdoor units serving a whole-building variable refrigerant flow system. Mini-splits provide separate cooling for the private office and mechanical room.

MEP & Fire Protection

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering supported the dining hall, commercial kitchen, refrigeration systems, and food service operations.

Food Cart Utility Infrastructure

Each food cart was designed with power, water, sewer, telecom, and gas service. As a result, the site can support individual vendor operations at full scale.

Planning, Permitting & Site Development

CEG coordinated planning, permitting, environmental, geotechnical, survey, traffic, and landscape architecture services for the overall development.

Facility Features

The dining hall was designed to support both guest experience and commercial food service operations. Key features include:

  • Commercial kitchen
  • Bar with adjacent cooler
  • Restrooms
  • Walk-in cooler and freezer
  • Storage areas
  • Office space

Project Outcome

The completed project converted an unfinished parcel into a fully serviced commercial dining destination. CEG’s coordinated delivery connected building design, food service systems, utilities, site infrastructure, and permitting within one development strategy.

As a result, the site can support a large group of independent food vendors alongside a permanent dining hall. The project demonstrates CEG’s ability to manage complex commercial developments that require both building-scale engineering and extensive site infrastructure.

What Made This Project Stand Out

Turnkey Development Delivery

CEG supported the project from planning and permitting through multidisciplinary design and construction.

Infrastructure for Approximately 43 Food Carts

Coordinated utility service allows individual vendors to operate within one large commercial development.

Extensive Site Utility Design

Stormwater, sewer, grease management, and natural gas infrastructure were integrated across the property.

Flexible HVAC Design

A whole-building VRF system and targeted mini-split cooling support different operating needs within the facility.