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KPE is a full service Architectural and Engineering firm providing critical interdisciplinary in-house design services. Professionals from all disciplines work side-by-side as design collaborators to create facilities exhibiting the clarity of purpose and functionality that address specific client needs. 

Griswold Community School District

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Griswold, IA

Renovation / Addition

August 2019

90,526 SF (Existing MS/HS)
37,040 SF (New Elementary)

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

Griswold CSD maintained two older elementary schools in nearby communities, plus a Middle/High School campus in a central location, but something needed to change as the two remote elementary facilities needed several million dollars of capital improvements while facing diminishing enrollment. KPE provided facility assessments for the three schools and coordinated planning and cost estimating for multiple options. KPE worked with the Building Committee and District staff to review plan options and costs. KPE designed the new Elementary addition, which would consolidate the other Elementary Schools into the same location as the Middle School and High School, which were also renovated as part of the project.

City of Fremont, Nebraska

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Fremont, NE

Addition

October 2020

21,035 SF

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

The City of Fremont selected KPE to assess and complete designs to renovate portions of its city hall building. The scope consisted of new ADA accessible elevator, reprogramming existing spaces, new lighting, and new flooring. KPE assessed the building’s structural components. One of the challenges was to allow the building to be occupied during construction. To be more easily accommodating and less intrusive, KPE and the client determined the new elevator should be placed on the exterior of the building. Lobby areas, conference rooms, and offices were redesigned for efficient access. The project is funded in part by a community grant for ADA accommodations.

American Concrete Wet Casting Facility

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Valley, NE

New Building

March 2016

30,000 SF

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

KPE provided architectural and engineering design and construction management services for a new production building. The facility consists of a pre-engineered metal building with three crane ways 50’ wide, 180’ long minimum pick height of 25 feet to accommodate four 15-ton overhead cranes. The owner required everything to be a single level finish floor without any pits, stairs, or ramps. Six 20’ overhead doors allowed easy access to both ends. Compressed air system was included with hose reel locations. The entire building envelope was insulated with interior liner panels. Radiant heat was designed and installed to maintain 60° minimum temperature when doors are closed. Standard ventilation system for dusty environment was also specified for warm weather conditions.

Greenbelly

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Omaha, NE

Tenant Finish

June 2020

2,450 SF

Disciplines:

Mechanical
Electrical

KPE provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for a Greenbelly Restaurant in Omaha. The project was a tenant finish and consisted of MEP design for the kitchen and seating area. The project was unique in that it was located on the lowest level of a 10-story building. Existing infrastructure such as ductwork and piping were available to use. The gas range required a Type I stainless steel hood with a fire suppression system to comply with UL requirements. A Type II hood was also required for the dishwasher.  

Omaha Public Schools

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Omaha, NE

Capital Improvements

January 2020

333,744 SF (Renovations)
25,856 SF (Addition)

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

The 2014 Omaha Public Schools Bond Project for Burke High School Capital Improvements addressed three primary needs for the existing building. These needs were: the modernization of fire, life safety, and security systems to address deficiencies; addressing educational adequacy concerns; and an integrated multi-purpose space. Burke High School Capital Improvements 2018 Bond Phase 2 scope includes HVAC updates with other improvements to improve building system efficiencies.

Cedar County Transit

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Hartington, NE

New Building

August 2021

9,700 SF

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

KPE provided architectural and engineering design for a new transportation facility. The facility is a pre-engineered metal building with a 8,500 SF indoor parking garage for the county transportation vehicles and a wash bay for cleaning. The space also includes a 1,200 SF office area which was required to be separated from the parking with a two-hour firewall. It includes offices, a conference/training room, and restrooms. The parking garage required ventilation and a gas detection system for monitoring carbon monoxide. KPE assisted with the bid process and performed Contract Administration / Construction Observation (CA/CO).

Employee Well-Being

We help our customers by prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees. Employees have learned to work efficiently and safely from home with the benefit of extra time with family without a commute. Knowing their families are safe gives them more capacity to focus on the customer’s needs.

Quality Solutions

KPE’s commitment to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions to customer’s challenges remains constant regardless of complications that arise. The current environment allows us to demonstrate our ability to adapt to changing conditions without sacrificing quality.

Quality Solutions

KPE’s commitment to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions to customer’s challenges remains constant regardless of complications that arise. The current environment allows us to demonstrate our ability to adapt to changing conditions without sacrificing quality.

Communication

Engineers and architects communicate between all branch offices and while working on projects across the country. We are committed to efficient communication with partners and clients. KPE customers praise our response time, which is a direct result of our communication practices.

Customer Delight

We are committed to addressing your concerns and guiding you through the process. Being committed to customer delight means listening to your needs, working within your budget, and planning your building around the changing needs of our social and economic climate.

Deliver

  • KPE’s planners and designers develop and implement specialized solutions to achieve your ideal educational environment.
  • Our high percentage of licensed design staff, 65%, ensure tasks are done right the first time.
  • KPE professionals have a wide range of experience including educational and office spaces.

Assess

  • KPE professionals help clients define priorities by accurately assessing existing facilities and listening to community and educational values.
  • We provide data and options for you to simply understand the best step forward in achieving your educational needs.
  • The same team drawing your construction documents are also involved in our Forensic Investigations, which means assessing design errors and construction defects on projects designed and constructed by other firms.
  • This gives KPE designers more insight on existing buildings and allows us to more accurately prepare for otherwise potentially costly changes.

Listen

  • We exchange ideas, share expertise and – above all – we listen. Through open, candid communication, we gain consensus and create truly successful design.
  • Having all architects and engineers under the same roof allows quick and efficient communication. This efficiency is accomplished by orderly internal design coordination meetings, frequent communication between departments, documentation of decisions, and frequent detailed reports to owners.
  • We engage our clients in a collaborative dialogue throughout the process. Successful projects begin with strong relationships.