North Dakota LNG Co.
The Rundown
North Dakota LNG Co. new 6,860 sq ft tension fabric structure in Tioga, North Dakota, expertly designed and installed by Legacy Building Solutions. This state-of-the-art facility was purpose-built to meet the demands of a restrictive site while ensuring compliance with Class 1/Division 2 hazardous environment standards.
The building was engineered to provide proper clearances for equipment and operations, all while addressing specific structural criteria like ground snow loads, wind loads, and ventilation needs. The result is a highly functional, durable structure that seamlessly supports the unique requirements of North Dakota LNG Co.’s operations.
Feature Details
- 35 lb ground snow load
- 90 mph wind load
- Fully exposed, standard occupancy
- 18 in eaves with closed soffits for ventilation control
- Three 16 ft x 16 ft steel coil overhead doors (manual chain hoist-operated)
- Four service doors
- Ventilation and lighting certified for Class 1/Division 2 hazardous environments
- Haunch purlins designed to support a 30 lb per ft sprinkler system
- Over 41 ft clearance at the peak
- Customized foundation designed and installed by Legacy
- Collaborated with the customer and equipment manufacturers to ensure proper clearances within a restrictive site footprint
Industry
Oil Gas & Energy
Size
6,860 sq ft
Location
Tioga, ND
Year
2014
Testimonials
We had a great working relationship with Legacy
A lot of the temporary structures in the region are fabric structures, so we mainly looked at those types of buildings. Due to the overall project timeline, the buildings had to be constructed in the dead of winter. We had a great working relationship with Legacy throughout the entire process. They supply a very high quality fabric structure, and we're certainly pleased with what we've seen from the buildings thus far.
We were very impressed by their engineering team.
By today's standards, the buildings we're designing are of world-class caliber in the U.S. and Canada. Legacy offered several features that put them at the top of the list. They are unique among fabric buildings in that they build on a rigid steel frame. Everything looked good, from the eave and ridge ventilation system to the method for installing fabric panels. Combined with material delivery times and the time to construct, Legacy seemed like the perfect choice for our application. "The whole design is very efficient for our operations. Flexibility is key, especially when the building is a 'first of its kind' for the industry. We had one design change after the whole plan was in place, to widen our trapeze in the structure that supports the conveyor, and Legacy was able to make that change without any problem. The conveyor system fits and operates just as it was designed. "Legacy knew our schedule and saved us over 30 days of downtime. They stood the frames for the entire fabric structure in a single day, and everything - conveyors, electrical, fabric - was completed within five weeks of them coming to the site. It was a Herculean effort on Legacy's part. It was fantastic. They have a very passionate team, from top to bottom. In all respects, from design to pricing to production, Legacy is one of the best building contractors I've ever worked with. I look forward to working with them again.
It was a seamless process.
The crew was so professional, polite, on time and hardworking. It was amazing to see how much they got done. There were weather delays and they still finished early. It was a seamless process, and a pleasure to work with this group.
