MEP Engineering

Knox County Jail & Corrections Center Vincennes, Indiana RQAW | DCCM developed a design to resolve significant space and operational challenges at the Knox County Jail and Community Corrections facilities through a study completed in June of 2020. The Knox County Board of Commissioners agreed to a project consisting of an intake and booking addition to the Knox County Jail, renovation of existing space into a medical suite, a housing pod addition, and a new stand-alone Work Release facility. The innovative design for the Work Release facility allows for two separate populations (male and female) to function individually, while internally functioning as a single operation. Administration is combined into one area and includes seven offices, a conference room, break room, and storage, as well as staff only restrooms. The secure part of the facility is accessed separately. Males, females, staff, and the public all have their own entrance, depending on what section of the building they need to access, enhancing safety and efficiency. The design houses 70 females and 144 males in an indirect supervision pod. The 92,070-s f Work Release facility was completed at the beginning of 2024 with a construction cost of $29M.  Cost $29M Completed 2024 Size 92,070 SF

Hancock County Jail Hancock County, Indiana Master planning for the county’s judicial needs, now and later Challenge: The Hancock County Board of Commissioners were seeking architectural design services to renovate the current county jail and community corrections building to include a new space for community corrections department, probation, and the Prosecutor.  Solution: RQAW | DCCM worked closely with the Hancock County Commissioners, Council, Sheriff, stakeholders, and staff to develop the space and operational requirements for two options (architectural space program), including the remodel of the existing facilities (courthouse, existing jail, and community corrections) and a proposed design for a new jail facility on County-owned farm land east of Greenfield. The County opted for the new, 117,000 square foot jail, master planned to allow for projected growth over the next 20 years, including a future Sheriff administration component and adjacent County/commercial development along US 40. The housing pods were designed for 440 beds with the shell space for an additional 136 beds. A future pod was master planned for an additional housing pod for up to 600 more beds. Support buildings for evidence, maintenance, etc., were also provided. In addition to housing, the jail included facilities for intake, booking, kitchen, laundry, and a small administration component. Estimated construction cost is approximately $38M. The project was bid under budget and was completed in 2021. Cost $38M Completed 2021 Size 117,000 SF

Daleville Town Hall and Police Station Daleville, Indiana Adding a modern touch to expanded county facilities Challenge: Modernizing the area while staying consistent with the look of surrounding construction is always a balancing act. Solution: RQAW | DCCM lead in the design of a 17,100-sf Town Hall and Police Station completed in December of 2021. This new building provides the Town of Daleville with a facility large enough to accommodate the Town’s growing needs as it continues to experience commercial and residential growth. The façade of this newly designed station will modernize the area while working to complement the tone of the Town’s existing buildings. This project was successfully delivered through a Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT) agreement, an arrangement between private development companies and municipalities offering significant benefits and flexibility to both parties.  Completed 2021 Size 17,100 SF