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The project was designed in 2018 and constructed in 2019-2020.  The project involved construction of a new Middle School that connects to the Okoboji Community School District’s existing High School campus in Milford, Iowa.  Beck Engineering, Inc. completed the civil engineering and surveying services for the project. The civil site work included site grading, clearing and grubbing, construction of two wetlands, sidewalk construction, parking lot paving, storm sewer improvements, water service line, sanitary sewer construction, erosion control, and other related items of work.

This community park project, located on Spirit Lake School campus, is designed for use by residents and visitors to the Iowa Great Lakes. The design centers around an inclusive playground with a variety of unique play pieces, varying textures, and accessible surfaces to create a play environment that accommodates all ages and abilities. Barrier-free components are intermixed with challenging play features to encourage parallel play by children with varying body sizes and mobility levels, together in the same space. This encourages the development of physical, social, and cognitive skills for children with and without disabilities – and makes clear the richness of cooperation and togetherness.

The first phase, began in 2023, featuring a new handicap accessible restroom building, accessible walking trails, shade structures and seating areas, parking lot improvements, a boulevard entrance, park signage, and native landscaping.

Future phases of the project will include additional shade structures and seating areas, expansion of the trail system, outdoor games (ping pong, corn hole, giant chess, shuffleboard), artificial turf mounds, and viewing terraces for high school sporting events. Total estimated construction cost is $7.3 million, with a first phase of approximately $4 million. The first phase is funded by a generous donation by the Dorothy B. Davis Foundation.

The project was designed in 2023 with construction scheduled to begin in the summer of 2023. The project includes upgrading the baseball and softball facilities, as well as reconstructing a portion of the parking lot for the HMS School District in Hartley, Iowa. Beck Engineering, Inc. completed the civil engineering and surveying services for new bleachers with a press box, dugouts, bullpens, batting cages, infield and warning track infill material, fencing, and ADA compliant sidewalk routes. The parking lot includes upgrading the storm sewer system, grading, and reconfigured parking layout on new concrete parking lot surfacing.

Project design for the relocation of Okoboji Community School District’s softball and baseball fields began in 2021, with final design completed in 2023. Construction commenced in 2024 with completion prior to 2025 season. This project involves the relocation of existing softball and baseball fields including, site grading, drainage improvements, new playing surfaces, and associated amenities BEI provided civil engineering, surveying, and construction administration services. This project aims to enhance the district’s athletic facilities, providing improved playing conditions for students and the community.

This project was designed in 2017 and constructed in 2018.  The project involved construction of a new track and football field.  The project involved site grading, construction of a new all-weather track, installation of a new irrigation system, installation of new lights, relocating bleachers, sodding of the field, installation of field goal posts, relocating bleachers, construction of new fencing, and other related items of work.  The project had a construction value of approximately $1,000,000.

The project was designed in 2019 and constructed in 2019-20.  The project involved construction of a new Elementary School that connects to the Cherokee Community School District’s existing Middle School building in Cherokee, Iowa.  Beck Engineering completed the civil engineering and surveying services for the project.  The civil site work included site grading, clearing and grubbing, construction of two wetlands, sidewalk construction, parking lot paving, storm sewer improvements, water service line, sanitary sewer construction, erosion control, and other related items of work.

Farm Lab & Equipment Building

• Innovative schematic design for the new farm lab equipment and educational building. The new facility will feature a spacious area for hands-on student involvement with farm equipment, and well-planned classroom spaces to accommodate future expansion.

Nursing Wing Addition & Renovation

• The nursing wing addition and renovation has been meticulously designed to serve as the dedicated space for emergency simulation training. This upgraded facility will provide an ideal environment for hands-on practical training, helping to prepare the students to handle emergency situations with confidence and expertise.

Aviation Building

• The new aviation building at ILCC will decisively accommodate the growing flight program, offering dedicated space for flight simulation, quiet areas for meetings and proctored exams, and a strong emphasis on collaborative learning with future expansion as a key consideration.

This project centers around an inclusive playground and splash pad, located adjacent to the Puddle Jumper Trail in Orange City, IA. Play elements were selected through a series of steering committee meetings, in which community members evaluated a variety of products that appeal to a wide range of ages and abilities. Play pieces that accommodate younger children, those with mobility issues and/or other disabilities, as well as more challenging elements are intermixed to allow all users to socialize and play together. The design includes a mixture of accessible surfaces, including poured in place rubber and playground grass designed to meet required safety standards, and variety of innovated play equipment to provide a diverse range of experiences for all ages.

The project also includes a two-bay zip line feature, accessible walking path, new parking lot, landscape beds, irrigation system, and utility connections for a future park shelter. Construction began in the spring of 2023 and was completed mid-summer.