BZI Steel – Project Spotlight
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Project Spotlight
South Utah Valley Solid Waste District
Dry Creek Transfer Station
Solid Waste Transfer & Processing Facility
Western Steel Buildings partnered with the South Utah Valley Solid Waste District to deliver a large-scale, pre-engineered steel facility designed to improve waste-handling throughput, equipment flow, and operational safety. The 110,250 sq. ft. expansion integrates engineered steel construction with tilt-wall elements, creating a durable structure built for the heavy demands of municipal waste processing.
With a 30′ clear interior height and open-web trusses spaced at 12′-6″ on center, the facility accommodates large loaders, transfer trailers, and continuous equipment movement. Western Steel engineered this structure to perform in corrosive, high-impact waste environments—ensuring long-term reliability, reduced maintenance, and enhanced operational efficiency for mission-critical municipal services.
This project highlights Western Steel’s ability to deliver complex environmental and infrastructure buildings requiring specialized engineering, precision fabrication, and dependable installation.
Project Scope & Scale
- Use: Solid Waste Transfer & Processing Facility for 7 Utah Counties
- Total Building Size: 110,250 sq. ft.
- Construction Type: Engineered steel structure integrated with concrete tilt-wall construction
- Interior Clear Height: 30′
- Truss System: Open-web trusses at 12′-6″ on center
- Frame Type: Pre-engineered clear-span steel structure
- Roof System: Standing seam metal roof
- Wall System: Tilt-wall concrete with steel envelope integration
- Key Interior Components: High-volume tipping floor, equipment lanes, transfer trailer loading zones, enclosed and protected working area
Key Challenges
- Engineering a structure capable of withstanding constant heavy equipment impact.
- Integrating tilt-wall concrete construction with a large-span steel building system.
- Designing for corrosion, moisture, and sanitation requirements of a waste facility.
- Creating large, durable openings while maintaining structural stability.
- Ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous flow throughout the transfer process.
Solution / Approach
- Designed a wide-clear-span steel system with open-web trusses for maximum equipment mobility.
- Integrated tilt-wall construction for increased durability and structural integrity.
- Engineered large framed openings specifically sized for transfer trailers and loaders.
- Applied corrosion-resistant materials appropriate for waste-handling environments.
- Optimized building layout to support efficient intake, processing, and outbound transfer.
- Delivered precise fabrication and reliable timelines for municipal infrastructure needs.
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Unique Features
- 110,250 sq. ft. large-scale transfer facility
- 30′ interior clearance supporting heavy equipment operations
- Open-web trusses at 12′-6″ spacing for long-span industrial performance
- Tilt-wall integration for added structural mass and durability
- Designed to withstand corrosive, high-moisture, and high-impact conditions
Building Specifications
- Structure: Pre-engineered steel frame with tilt-wall integration
• Total Square Footage: 110,250 sq. ft.
• Interior Clear Height: 30′
• Open-Web Trusses: 12′-6″ on center
• Roof System: Standing seam metal roof
• Wall System: Tilt-wall concrete + steel envelope components - Framed Openings: Sized for transfer trailers and heavy equipment
“My biggest fear is when we started to build the thing that we’d be missing pieces. I then realized, that through their inventory control process, they already knew that everything was there ahead of time. When I watched it being put together, that’s when I was the most impressed because we had no issues and we were not short any inventory. We wouldn’t have kept the schedule, we wouldn’t be here today, if it wasn’t for the help of Western Steel Buildings.”
— Terry Ficklin,
General Manager at SUVSWD
“We needed a team that was going to look at every little piece of this building and find a structure that fit exactly to the dimensions, to the functionality that we needed for a transfer station. We were concerned about these costs going up because of big clear span spaces, or having to shrink the building because the costs were increasing. And in the end, we added 10,000 square feet to the building in the last two months of design. Western Steel looked at us and said, excellent, we can add that in. We’re still going to keep you on schedule. We’re going to keep you on budget. Western Steel was great. They understood the needs of the municipality.”
— Nick Patterson,
Senior Project Manager at Forsgren & Associates
Sustainability / Compliance
- Steel systems provide long-term durability and reduced lifecycle waste.
- Enclosed operations support environmental control and improved sanitation.
- Designed to meet municipal and environmental. requirements for waste-handling facilities.
- Materials selected for wash-down durability and corrosion resistance.
Results & Benefits
- Significantly improved throughput for regional solid waste operations.
- Enhanced worker safety through controlled, enclosed processing areas.
- Long-term structural reliability in demanding industrial conditions.
- Reduced maintenance costs through high-durability. materials and engineering
- Better equipment flow due to clear-span interior and high clearances.
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