New Space Coast Blood Bank means revitalization for neighborhood.
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For many years, the Central Florida Space Coast Blood Bank's mobile unit has been a familiar sight making its important rounds in the Melbourne area. Increasing needs of the large area the Blood Bank has served and a recent lease expiration prompted calls for a larger, more modern headquarters in the city. One that would enhance the mobile unit's capabilities and provide proper refrigeration for critical initial handling of collected blood supplies. Keying on an older building in Melbourne's downtown, McCree Architects and Contractors, Inc. and DAO Engineering of |
| Orlando were selected to provide design, engineering and construction for this important project. Although small in size, the building presented more than its share of complexities, requiring a total renovation that included bringing the 3900 s.f. structure up to current code standards for parking, water, sewer, fire protection and drainage. The retrofit would aslo include such standard provisions as restrooms, improved parking and ramps for the physically challenged. DAO Engineering services included design and site engineering works for parking facilities, grading, landscaping, irrigation, drainage, water and sewer services with components connecting to the city's existent systems, as well as adequate new retention basins that were all approved by SJRWMD. Additionally, DAO assited McCree Architects and Contractors in the preparation of the construction permit application to the Cit of Melbourned and for the project's Certificate of Occupancy. The Space Coast Blood Bank project was yet another team effort from the beginning, particularly satisfying in that the final facility whas not only revitalized a neighborhood and increased the tax base for the City of Melbourne, but provided more job opportunities for area residents. DAO Engineering is proud to have made a significant contribution to the City of Melbroune and can provide the same experience to your next project. |
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