Bristol Armed Forces Reserve Center
This $24 million design-build project northeast of Philadelphia showcased Harkins Builders’ process-driven problem solving from day one. After demolishing the former Reserve Center—including carefully decommissioning a leftover Nike missile silo used as a fire-department holding tank—we constructed a new complex featuring state-of-the-art training facilities, heated storage, a vehicle maintenance building, and two unheated storage structures.
Early collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Stantec under our Structured Plan Review® ensured that all Corps comments were resolved before foundation work began. Innovations like a light-gauge metal roof truss system and a U-shaped wall mock-up drove cost efficiency and quality control throughout the build.
Blueprint to Sustainability
- Location
- Bristol, PA
- Sector
- Military/Defense
- Client
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Architect
- Stantec
- Scope
- 100,436 gsf
- Structure
- Structural Steel
- Award
- USGBC LEED for NC – Silver (Built to)
95% Debris Diverted & LEED Exemplary Credit
We demolished the top three feet of the on-site Nike silo and backfilled it with crushed concrete and masonry from existing structures—diverting over 95% of debris from landfills and earning an exemplary performance credit under LEED.
95% Debris Diverted & LEED Exemplary Credit
We demolished the top three feet of the on-site Nike silo and backfilled it with crushed concrete and masonry from existing structures—diverting over 95% of debris from landfills and earning an exemplary performance credit under LEED.
91% Small-Business Participation & On-Schedule Delivery
Exceeding our goal of 73%, we awarded 91% of subcontracting dollars to small businesses. Despite permitting delays and unexpected asbestos remediation, we closed out the project within the adjusted contract timeline and budget.
“Harkins maintained effective working relationships with all parties involved throughout construction and closeout to overcome all project issues and implement changes as requested.
