Halliburton
Bakersfield Consolidation,

Bakersfield, Calif.

When Halliburton was looking for an architecture firm to consolidate operations into their expansive property at Seventh Standard Road in Bakersfield, they turned to Klassen Corporation. And what they learned during the master-planning process was Klassen Corporation was the solid choice to both design and build their new facilities.

The project was organized into six (6) phases of construction located on 40 acres of property. The total Consolidation project totals more than 140,000 s.f. of buildings.

Phase 1: Master Planning, Site and Sperry/Logging

The first phase of the consolidation project included master planning of the site, providing all infrastructure and utilities for the entire consolidation project. The first buildings developed on the property were a 38,000 s.f. shop designed to function as a repair facility for the calibration of equipment on trucks that log well data. Known as the Sperry and Logging Facility, the two functions were merged together into this single-story, pre-engineered structure with thirteen (13) service bays.

Also included in this first phase of development were the Non-Mag and RA Storage buildings. The Non-Magnetic building is a 1,500 s.f. structure housing non-polarizing materials and battery storage. The building is designed to keep tools safe from outside influences. The RA Storage includes a 1,500 s.f. structure for the storage of volatile equipment and supplies and a 900 s.f. storage unit for lithium ion batteries.

Site infrastructure projects during Phase 1 included fire water, domestic water, power distribution, and a septic system.

Phase 2: General Office Building

The second phase of the Consolidation Project consists of a 51,000 s.f. office building which serves as the centerpiece to the entire project. The building includes offices and cubicles for over 100 employees, an expandable training center seating up to 300 persons, locker rooms, and several conference rooms. The facility utilizes state-of-the-art mechanical systems saving 27 percent more energy than required by California Energy Codes. Day-lighting was maximized with transparent walls and clerestory glazing. The building entrance features decorative block walls and planters utilized as both an attractive look and a safety feature to keep vehicles from penetrating the structure.

Phase 3: Completions Shop

The third phase of the Consolidation Project consists of an 11,000 s.f. expansion of the Sperry/Logging Facility (constructed during Phase 1). The new Completions Building includes 2,300 s.f. of office space and a second floor for future office expansion.

The structure was developed using pre-engineered steel systems and insulated paneling. The completions operation completes the manufacturing of a well head prior to operator installation on a pumping unit.

Phase 4: Coil Tubing, Repair Shop and Cementing Lab

The fourth phase of the Consolidation Project consists of a 29,000 s.f. shop space and 7,500 s.f. office space with laboratory. The structure houses coil tubing operations at one end, a full-service truck repair facility in the center and a cementing lab at the opposite end. The coil tubing trucks weigh in at 120,000 pounds each and are the heaviest trucks on the Bakersfield site, thus the entire site paving is designed to withstand the road wear resulting from these vehicles. The structure has 14 bays and the capacity to house two coil tubing trucks.

Phase 5: Cementing Bulk Plant

The fifth phase of the Consolidation Project consists of an 8,500 s.f. storage structure for cementing material. The building will house equipment for mixing cement, and storing the mix in large 32 foot tall silos. A truck scale is used to monitor truck weight while the cement is pumped in.

Phase 6: Truck Wash

The sixth and final phase of the Consolidation Project consists of a 14,000 s.f., three bay truck wash and fluid top-off area. The structure can accommodate 65 foot long vehicles while capturing, treating and recycling all wastewater.