Civil Engineering

Unleashing Possibilities with Quality Engineering Solutions.

BKBM's civil engineers specialize in helping public and private developments of all sizes. We are experienced in addressing site constraints, project budgets, agency approval processes, and stormwater management while meeting the owner's intended use and budget. 

BKBM's civil engineering department has experience with City, County, State, and Watershed District requirements and standards. We provide assistance with the public approval/permitting process by attending meetings with various governing bodies.

Civil Engineering Services Include:

  • Site Development Due Diligence Research
  • Site Concept/Master Planning
  • Site Construction Cost Opinions
  • LEED and Minnesota B3 Designs
  • Stormwater Management Design to meet Owner/Governing agency requirements
  • Site Demolition/Erosion Control Plans
  • Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plans
  • Roadway, Sidewalk, and Trail Designs
  • Utility Plans
  • Railroad Designs
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
  • Project Manual Specifications
  • Construction Observation and Construction Inspection
  • Shop Drawing Review
  • Punch List
  • Peer Review
  • Civil Forensic Engineering and Expert Testimony

Relevant Experience

Why the Right Civil Engineer Matters Early in the Process
The Peregrine Affordable Housing
Belfry Apartments, Minnesota
Elk River High School Stadium Improvements, Minnesota
The project consisted of the redesign of the existing Elk River High School Stadium complex including a new teams/storage/concession buildings, synthetic turf field, track, and track events.
Elk River High School Tennis Courts, Minnesota
The project includes the installation of a 12 court tennis stadium north of VandenBerge Middle School and rehabilitation of the existing tennis courts south of Salk Middle School in ISD #728.
Rogers High School Tennis Courts, Minnesota
The project includes the installation of a 8-court tennis stadium northeast of the Rogers High School.
Ridgedale Library, Minnesota
Remodel of existing library to modernize layout and improve functionality that included a new mechanical penthouse, façade restoration, and site improvements.
Land O'Lakes Headquarters Expansion, Minnesota
The new 155,000SF Land O'Lakes Headquarters Expansion features open, collaborative spaces to encourage innovation.
Vadnais Heights Twin City Orthopedics, Minnesota
The project consisted of an approximate 20,000 square foot medical office building. BKBM provided both civil and structural engineering services for the project.
Caedmon, Wendelin, and Artisan Studio Renovations, Minnesota
CWA is a renovation and connecting link addition of three existing campus buildings. Each building had a different number of stories from one to three, including basements. The new link was three story construction with two story curtain wall façades.
Lakeville South – Synthetic Turf Field and Track Resurface, Minnesota
This project consisted of updating the Lakeville South High School’s (ISD 194) athletic field from grass to artificial turf. A new structural coat was added to the existing running track in order to prolong the life expectancy of the track.
Bethel University East Entry Roadway Improvements, Minnesota
Roadway redesign including a pedestrian sidewalk for student safety, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and stormwater management basins
Como Park Senior High School Athletic Field
The high school wanted to update their athletic field from grass to artificial turf and add upgrades to the bleachers, lighting and track & field facilities in order to create a multi-use facility that could host home events. However, before that work could begin the site needed to be able to manage the rain water.
Bethel University - Storm Sewer Replacement
Replacement of the 72-inch storm sewer culverts near Lundquist Community Life Center.
Macalester College - Music Building
Provided civil and structural engineering for the complete renovation of and third-floor addition to the existing Music Building.
Stageline Road Improvements
BKBM evaluated and designed a new intersection at the site entry to the expanded Health Partners Clinic and Hospital in Hudson, WI.
Longfellow Station
Provided civil and structural engineering for a five-story, 262,000 square foot, 180 unit structure consisting of four levels of wood construction on top of two levels of precast framing with one below grade level for parking.
The Paxon
Provided civil and structural engineering services for the design of a 189,000 square foot, five-story apartment building with 140 units.
Third North Apartments
Provided civil and structural engineering for design of a 265,000 square foot, six-story apartment building with 204 units.
The 700 On Washington
The project consisted of the demolition of a two-story building and parking lot for the construction a new six-story student housing building with first floor retail space.
Calhoun Greenway
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for a 185 unit, six-story apartment building in Minneapolis.
Como Park Bonsai Japanese Garden
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for an addition to the north end of the Como Conservatory to showcase the indoor Bonsai Gallery.
Arbors Two
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering services for a three-story, 22,000 square foot senior housing facility that is part of the Ebenezer Ridges campus in Burnsville, MN.
St. Cloud State University - ISELF
To facilitate the laboratory use of the new facility with high-powered microscopes, the new building structure was designed to meet strict vibration criteria.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Provided civil and structural engineering for the new Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts facility.
Macalester College - Studio Arts Building
The project included a complete renovation (27,000 square feet) of the existing Studio Arts Building and a 7,000 square foot third-floor addition. BKBM provide both civil and structural engineering services for the project.
Maple Grove Library and Ramp
Provided civil and structural engineering design services for a new public library with an adjacent parking ramp located on a 4.75 acre parcel. 
St. Cloud Public Library
Provided civil and structural engineering for a 118,000 square foot library and administrative offices for the Great River Regional Library Board.
Burnsville Twin City Orthopedics
The project consisted of an approximate 18,000 square foot surgical building addition with new parking to an existing orthopedic building. BKBM provided both civil and structural engineering services for the project.
Hudson Medical Office Building
Provided civil and structural engineering for a new approximate 40,000 square foot medical office building attached to the existing Hudson Hospital.
Habitat For Humanity
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for a 28,000 square foot, three-story office building along the light rail corridor in St. Paul.
Valspar Lab Campus Building 4
Provided structural, civil, and restoration engineering for a major remodel to accomplish re-purposing a vacant building for state of the art research and test labs to enable Valspar, Inc. to consolidate their North American Research and Test Lab capabilities into one campus.
Normandale Community College Academic Partnership Center
Performed civil and structural engineering services for the design of a new 82,000 square foot, three-story classroom building located on the northwest end of the existing campus.
Cowles Center For Dance & The Performing Arts
The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts consists of two historic structures - the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the Goodale Theatre (formerly the Shubert) - annexed by a new two-story addition.
Amazon Fulfillment Center
BKBM was contracted to provide civil engineering services for the development of an approximate 855,000 square foot building for Amazon.
Stonebridge Lofts
Stonebridge Lofts is a 12-story luxury condominium complex in a prime location in the historic Mill District in downtown Minneapolis.
Portland Tower
Portland Tower is a 0.75-acre site located at the corner of 8th Street and Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. BKBM provided both civil and structural engineering design services for the project.
Motorwerks Mini Cooper Building
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for the new automobile dealership.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Performed civil and structural engineering for an approximate 19,000 square foot two-story addition.
Land O'Lakes Parking Lot Expansion
The project consisted of a surface parking lot addition to the Land O'Lakes corporate office complex.
Como Park Gorilla Exhibit
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering design services for improvements to the existing building, a new gorilla holding building connecting to the south side of the existing building, a new visitor viewing structure, two new gorilla exhibits with mesh canopies, and a heavy timber framed view blind.
St. Martins By the Lake
The project consisted of designing stormwater features to improve drainage and treatment of the church’s stormwater runoff.
Como Park Polar Bear Exhibit
The new Como Polar Bear Exhibit complies with the Manitoba Conservation requirements with a 3,200 square foot indoor facility and over 13,000 square feet of outdoor space with native plantings, a saltwater pool, and rock outcroppings that mimic a Hudson Bay ecosystem.
Radius @ 15th Student Apartments
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering services for the design of a 324,000 square foot, five story apartment building with 200 student apartments containing 630 bedrooms.
Interstate North Business Center
Provided civil and structural engineering for a new distribution facility located on a 12 acre site in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Hutchinson Health Inpatient Care Addition, Minnesota
Minneapolis American Indian Center Renovation/Expansion
Meridian Crossing
Through collaboration and innovative design, BKBM elevated the Meridian Crossings experience, reinforcing our commitment to quality and community-focused solutions.
Wakan Tipi Site Restoration

Land Development

Longfellow Station
Provided civil and structural engineering for a five-story, 262,000 square foot, 180 unit structure consisting of four levels of wood construction on top of two levels of precast framing with one below grade level for parking.
The Paxon
Provided civil and structural engineering services for the design of a 189,000 square foot, five-story apartment building with 140 units.
Third North Apartments
Provided civil and structural engineering for design of a 265,000 square foot, six-story apartment building with 204 units.
The 700 On Washington
The project consisted of the demolition of a two-story building and parking lot for the construction a new six-story student housing building with first floor retail space.
Calhoun Greenway
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for a 185 unit, six-story apartment building in Minneapolis.
Como Park Bonsai Japanese Garden
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for an addition to the north end of the Como Conservatory to showcase the indoor Bonsai Gallery.
Arbors Two
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering services for a three-story, 22,000 square foot senior housing facility that is part of the Ebenezer Ridges campus in Burnsville, MN.
St. Cloud State University - ISELF
To facilitate the laboratory use of the new facility with high-powered microscopes, the new building structure was designed to meet strict vibration criteria.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Provided civil and structural engineering for the new Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts facility.
Macalester College - Studio Arts Building
The project included a complete renovation (27,000 square feet) of the existing Studio Arts Building and a 7,000 square foot third-floor addition. BKBM provide both civil and structural engineering services for the project.
St. Cloud Public Library
Provided civil and structural engineering for a 118,000 square foot library and administrative offices for the Great River Regional Library Board.
Burnsville Twin City Orthopedics
The project consisted of an approximate 18,000 square foot surgical building addition with new parking to an existing orthopedic building. BKBM provided both civil and structural engineering services for the project.
Hudson Medical Office Building
Provided civil and structural engineering for a new approximate 40,000 square foot medical office building attached to the existing Hudson Hospital.
Habitat For Humanity
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for a 28,000 square foot, three-story office building along the light rail corridor in St. Paul.
Valspar Lab Campus Building 4
Provided structural, civil, and restoration engineering for a major remodel to accomplish re-purposing a vacant building for state of the art research and test labs to enable Valspar, Inc. to consolidate their North American Research and Test Lab capabilities into one campus.
Normandale Community College Academic Partnership Center
Performed civil and structural engineering services for the design of a new 82,000 square foot, three-story classroom building located on the northwest end of the existing campus.
Cowles Center For Dance & The Performing Arts
The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts consists of two historic structures - the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the Goodale Theatre (formerly the Shubert) - annexed by a new two-story addition.
Amazon Fulfillment Center
BKBM was contracted to provide civil engineering services for the development of an approximate 855,000 square foot building for Amazon.
Stonebridge Lofts
Stonebridge Lofts is a 12-story luxury condominium complex in a prime location in the historic Mill District in downtown Minneapolis.
Portland Tower
Portland Tower is a 0.75-acre site located at the corner of 8th Street and Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. BKBM provided both civil and structural engineering design services for the project.
Motorwerks Mini Cooper Building
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for the new automobile dealership.
Land O'Lakes Parking Lot Expansion
The project consisted of a surface parking lot addition to the Land O'Lakes corporate office complex.
Como Park Gorilla Exhibit
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering design services for improvements to the existing building, a new gorilla holding building connecting to the south side of the existing building, a new visitor viewing structure, two new gorilla exhibits with mesh canopies, and a heavy timber framed view blind.
Como Park Polar Bear Exhibit
The new Como Polar Bear Exhibit complies with the Manitoba Conservation requirements with a 3,200 square foot indoor facility and over 13,000 square feet of outdoor space with native plantings, a saltwater pool, and rock outcroppings that mimic a Hudson Bay ecosystem.
Radius @ 15th Student Apartments
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering services for the design of a 324,000 square foot, five story apartment building with 200 student apartments containing 630 bedrooms.
Interstate North Business Center
Provided civil and structural engineering for a new distribution facility located on a 12 acre site in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Roadway Design

Bethel University East Entry Roadway Improvements, Minnesota
Roadway redesign including a pedestrian sidewalk for student safety, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and stormwater management basins
Stageline Road Improvements
BKBM evaluated and designed a new intersection at the site entry to the expanded Health Partners Clinic and Hospital in Hudson, WI.

Stormwater Management

Elk River High School Tennis Courts, Minnesota
The project includes the installation of a 12 court tennis stadium north of VandenBerge Middle School and rehabilitation of the existing tennis courts south of Salk Middle School in ISD #728.
Rogers High School Tennis Courts, Minnesota
The project includes the installation of a 8-court tennis stadium northeast of the Rogers High School.
Bethel University East Entry Roadway Improvements, Minnesota
Roadway redesign including a pedestrian sidewalk for student safety, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and stormwater management basins
Como Park Senior High School Athletic Field
The high school wanted to update their athletic field from grass to artificial turf and add upgrades to the bleachers, lighting and track & field facilities in order to create a multi-use facility that could host home events. However, before that work could begin the site needed to be able to manage the rain water.
Bethel University - Storm Sewer Replacement
Replacement of the 72-inch storm sewer culverts near Lundquist Community Life Center.
Macalester College - Music Building
Provided civil and structural engineering for the complete renovation of and third-floor addition to the existing Music Building.
Longfellow Station
Provided civil and structural engineering for a five-story, 262,000 square foot, 180 unit structure consisting of four levels of wood construction on top of two levels of precast framing with one below grade level for parking.
The Paxon
Provided civil and structural engineering services for the design of a 189,000 square foot, five-story apartment building with 140 units.
Third North Apartments
Provided civil and structural engineering for design of a 265,000 square foot, six-story apartment building with 204 units.
Calhoun Greenway
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for a 185 unit, six-story apartment building in Minneapolis.
Como Park Bonsai Japanese Garden
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for an addition to the north end of the Como Conservatory to showcase the indoor Bonsai Gallery.
Arbors Two
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering services for a three-story, 22,000 square foot senior housing facility that is part of the Ebenezer Ridges campus in Burnsville, MN.
St. Cloud State University - ISELF
To facilitate the laboratory use of the new facility with high-powered microscopes, the new building structure was designed to meet strict vibration criteria.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Provided civil and structural engineering for the new Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts facility.
Macalester College - Studio Arts Building
The project included a complete renovation (27,000 square feet) of the existing Studio Arts Building and a 7,000 square foot third-floor addition. BKBM provide both civil and structural engineering services for the project.
St. Cloud Public Library
Provided civil and structural engineering for a 118,000 square foot library and administrative offices for the Great River Regional Library Board.
Burnsville Twin City Orthopedics
The project consisted of an approximate 18,000 square foot surgical building addition with new parking to an existing orthopedic building. BKBM provided both civil and structural engineering services for the project.
Hudson Medical Office Building
Provided civil and structural engineering for a new approximate 40,000 square foot medical office building attached to the existing Hudson Hospital.
Habitat For Humanity
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for a 28,000 square foot, three-story office building along the light rail corridor in St. Paul.
Valspar Lab Campus Building 4
Provided structural, civil, and restoration engineering for a major remodel to accomplish re-purposing a vacant building for state of the art research and test labs to enable Valspar, Inc. to consolidate their North American Research and Test Lab capabilities into one campus.
Normandale Community College Academic Partnership Center
Performed civil and structural engineering services for the design of a new 82,000 square foot, three-story classroom building located on the northwest end of the existing campus.
Cowles Center For Dance & The Performing Arts
The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts consists of two historic structures - the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the Goodale Theatre (formerly the Shubert) - annexed by a new two-story addition.
Amazon Fulfillment Center
BKBM was contracted to provide civil engineering services for the development of an approximate 855,000 square foot building for Amazon.
Stonebridge Lofts
Stonebridge Lofts is a 12-story luxury condominium complex in a prime location in the historic Mill District in downtown Minneapolis.
Portland Tower
Portland Tower is a 0.75-acre site located at the corner of 8th Street and Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. BKBM provided both civil and structural engineering design services for the project.
Motorwerks Mini Cooper Building
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for the new automobile dealership.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Performed civil and structural engineering for an approximate 19,000 square foot two-story addition.
Land O'Lakes Parking Lot Expansion
The project consisted of a surface parking lot addition to the Land O'Lakes corporate office complex.
Como Park Gorilla Exhibit
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering design services for improvements to the existing building, a new gorilla holding building connecting to the south side of the existing building, a new visitor viewing structure, two new gorilla exhibits with mesh canopies, and a heavy timber framed view blind.
St. Martins By the Lake
The project consisted of designing stormwater features to improve drainage and treatment of the church’s stormwater runoff.
Como Park Polar Bear Exhibit
The new Como Polar Bear Exhibit complies with the Manitoba Conservation requirements with a 3,200 square foot indoor facility and over 13,000 square feet of outdoor space with native plantings, a saltwater pool, and rock outcroppings that mimic a Hudson Bay ecosystem.
Radius @ 15th Student Apartments
BKBM provided civil and structural engineering services for the design of a 324,000 square foot, five story apartment building with 200 student apartments containing 630 bedrooms.
Interstate North Business Center
Provided civil and structural engineering for a new distribution facility located on a 12 acre site in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Wakan Tipi Site Restoration