Basinview Drive Elementary School

A major benefit of the masonry walls is their ability to resist lateral loads from wind and earthquakes, thus deleting the requirements for steel x-bracing. The interior partition walls are also constructed of concrete block masonry for durability and to control sound transmission. These walls are non-load bearing, providing flexibility to remove or relocate them as required to accommodate future uses of the building.

The multi-level roof is framed with steel deck and open web steel joists. The second floor consists of concrete slabs on composite steel deck and open web steel joists. The roof and floor framing is supported on structural steel beams and columns. The structure is designed to support several operable partitions including a large full height partition through the centre of the gymnasium. The interior atrium is open from the lower level to the sloped glazing at the roof, introducing natural light into the centre of the facility.

BMR has also provided engineering services on numerous university buildings such as the Dalhousie University Sports Complex (Dalplex), with its air supported roof structure, St. Mary's University Business School, Loyola Tower and Academic Wing and more than 40 additional projects for various universities throughout the Maritime Provinces.

One might say we have "learned our lessons" from participation in over 100 school projects in Nova Scotia and 50 university projects throughout the Maritimes. New construction, additions and renovations - BMR is up to the assignment.

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