For three days, CM Company oversaw the installation of the first Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels in the state of Idaho as part of the new branch extension of the Boise Public Library! being built at Bown Crossing. The project, designed by FFA Architects of Portland, Oregon, uses the versatile panels as a roof and ceiling…
Lighting is an essential design element within modern society. On average within the commercial sector approximately 38 percent of the electricity used stems from lighting. This statistic offers an opportunity to use electricity efficiently by evaluating the current lighting techniques to determine whether they lend themselves to more efficient and effective methodologies. One cost effective…
The Idaho Youth Education Recycling Partnership or YERP started in 2007 as an initiative to improve our community and raise funds for Idaho children. How it works:– YERP supplies containers to collect metal scrap.– Pick up throw-away metal such as construction materials, junk cars or copper wire.– Drop the recycling material off at Pacific Steel & Recycling,…
CM Company and the US Navy Seabees stationed at Gowen Field, teamed up to bring a new experience to Zoo Boise patrons. The wood and mesh habitat is home to the zoo’s “Da Brazza” monkeys and marks the entrance into the new African Plains Exhibit. Visitors will be able to board a boat on the…
The Project: Siena K-8 School – Joint School District # 2, Meridian, Idaho The Problem: High ground water at the site of a new elementary school project in the Meridian School District required a modification of construction plans to prevent standing water on the school playground, in the parking lot and near the building foundations. Traditionally, local…
The Project: South Junior High School – Boise, Idaho Challenges: New school construction occurred within 30 feet of South’s operational school and a firm Fall opening date left no flexibility in the construction schedule. CM Company Approach: As a standard operating process, CM Company holds coordination meetings for contractors, the school district, and the design team to…
