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Granbury Resort Conference Center

Granbury, TX

Expertise

  • Municipal

Services

  • civil engineering
  • electrical engineering
  • mechanical / plumbing engineering
  • land surveying

Size

  • 10,000 SF

BHB provided civil and electrical engineering design for the new Granbury Resort Conference and Visitor’s Center and the Granbury Boardwalk located on the shore of Lake Granbury. This project redeveloped an older, poorly utilized site into a new, upscale amenity for Granbury. The boardwalk was designed with low maintenance materials, including reinforced concrete structures, pre-cast concrete box beams and composite decking materials. Old-style light poles and fixtures were used for the exterior lighting of a 120-vehicle parking lot and vintage boardwalk lighting along the lake.

BHB also provided a fire protection system for this single-story, 10,000 SF conference center, as well as a 1,000-gallon grease trap for the kitchen. Domestic hot water was circulated to each point of use. Approximately 40 tons of rooftop air conditioning units were designed and a total of six units were provided. Electric service for the facility utilized a pad mounted transformer with  underground electric service. Fluorescent lighting was utilized for the concourse, meeting rooms and restrooms. All lighting systems comply with energy codes. Power and data for each meeting room was provided for flexible adaptation of conference venues. A fire detection and alarm system was included. 

Key People

  • Austin Baird, PE, LEED AP

    Austin Baird, PE, LEED AP

    Principal | Senior Civil Engineer

    By the time he was in high school, Austin Baird knew he wanted to be an engineer. After graduating high school, Austin began working at BHB in the field on a survey crew. While attending college at the University of Texas, Austin discovered his passion for civil engineering and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2001.

    Austin is now a Principal with experience in design and project management. His experience includes municipal infrastructure, water resources, environmental engineering, drainage systems, transportation, and land development. He has been responsible for the engineering design of water, sewer, paving, and drainage systems, as well as close coordination with local municipalities, counties, TxDOT, TCEQ, and other governing agencies for construction permits, zoning changes, and site planning efforts.

    Austin is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, once President of the Fort Worth chapter, and has also served as President of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers Fort Worth Chapter. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control.

    Outside of work, Austin likes to spend time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two kids, Jackson and Leah. He also enjoys cooking and traveling anywhere with a beach. Austin’s hidden talents include being a self-taught juggler and balloon artist. 

    Project Experience

    Cresson Crossroads Industrial Park
    Fort Worth Country Day Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center
    Granbury Resort Conference Center
    Early Learning Center
    Park Hill Surgery Center
    Presbyterian Night Shelter Morris Foundation Women & Children's Center
    Saint Patrick Cathedral Parish Hall
    Tarrant County Downtown Courthouse
    TCU Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena

    Education

    University of Texas:
    Bachelor’s Degree/2001/Civil Engineering

  • John W. (Bill) Baird, Jr., PE, RPLS

    John W. (Bill) Baird, Jr., PE, RPLS

    Chairman Emeritus | Senior Civil Engineer

    John (Bill) Baird has over 50 years of active management, design, estimating, and coordination experience, and is still actively designing and managing projects. He has provided project management and design for many civil engineering projects for various client types, with expertise spanning municipal, industrial, commercial, educational, religious, and institutional projects. His design experience includes extensive site development; streets, roadways, and thoroughfares; bridge and culvert projects; flood control; storm water detention; water distribution and sewage collection; and water and sewage treatment plants.

    Bill lives in Burleson with his wife Terresa and enjoys traveling, gardening and, most especially, spending time with his grandchildren.

    Project Experience

    Catholic Charities of Fort Worth
    Fort Worth Country Day Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center
    Fort Worth Country Day Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center
    Granbury Dental Center
    Granbury Resort Conference Center
    Early Learning Center
    Saint Patrick Cathedral Parish Hall
    Texas Wesleyan University Rosedale Renaissance

    Education

    University of Texas at Arlington:
    Bachelor’s Degree/1972/Civil Engineering

  • Merlin Hampton, PE

    Merlin Hampton, PE

    Founder | Senior Electrical Engineer

    As a youngster, Merlin Hampton was intrigued by electricity. His fascination with electricity helped shape his successful career as an electrical engineer. Merlin has over 45 years of experience in design and project management. He is qualified in all aspects of the electrical engineering profession.

    His experience includes healthcare, historical renovation, educational, data processing, religious, industrial, institutional, exterior distribution, and emergency power systems. He was also responsible for the electrical engineering of NASA’s Space Station Control Center in Houston. Merlin is a past board member of the City of Fort Worth’s Electrical Board and the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Codes Coordinating Committee.

    When he’s not working or serving as a board member, Merlin loves reading, downhill skiing, and spending time with his family and wife, Margaret. Merlin also serves as a deacon at his church and volunteers with his wife at Christian Friends of Israel – America. As a former President of the Board, Merlin and his wife have traveled to Israel numerous times over the years to help aid and support Jewish terror victims and Holocaust survivors.

    Project Experience

    Keller ISD Timberview Middle School
    Saint Patrick Cathedral Parish Hall

    Education

    University of Texas at Arlington:
    Bachelor’s Degree/1970/Electrical Engineering

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