Technical Service Center

Plant Structures Group (86-68120)

Contact:
Dick LaFond, Group Manager (dlafond@do.usbr.gov), (303) 445-3226
Mike O'Shea, Technical Specialist (moshea@do.usbr.gov), (303) 445-3272
Bureau of Reclamation, Bldg 67 (86-68120), Denver Federal Center, Denver Colorado 80225-0007

This group is composed of structural and civil engineers, architects, landscape architects, and civil engineering technicians. The group's expertise and background includes analysis, programming, planning, design, and construction support services.

We have staff to produce a wide range of project and building types:

Powerplants and pumping plants
Visitor centers and office buildings
Educational facilities and interpretive centers
Building additions, modifications, and rehabilitation
Interior building design
Site layout and design
Landscape design
Wetlands design and environmental impact remediation
Switchyard and substation layout
Community and residential redevelopment
Historic preservation considerations and evaluations

See our
Recreation
Facility
Design
Guidelines

Individuals in the group provide:

Project analysis and programming
Project planning and design
Project management, scheduling, and budgeting services
Construction support and inspections
Post occupancy evaluation
Training in design procedures and practices

We have extensive experience with the following materials and construction:

Reinforced concrete
Precast concrete
Structural steel
Masonry
Wood