Middle River Recreation Activity Center

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Job Facts

  • Start Date: January 2023
  • Completion Date: September 2023
  • Tons of Steel: 46Members: 702
  • Construction Company: North Point Builders
  • Erected by: LR Willson & Sons Inc

In the steel business, you have to prove yourself. Job after job. For decades. At B&B Welding, we’ve been doing just that for 53 years now. Our dedication to quality and precision has earned us the trust of industry giants like Northrup Grumman, where we’ve served as an approved vendor for the past 40 years. While national security prevents us from showcasing all our projects with Grumman, some examples include a massive 6,000 square foot mezzanine at Mail Stop G-13 and a galvanized new AHU  dunnage platform for Northrop Grumman’s East Building Radiating Lab, a crucial facility for testing new radar systems.

Building trust through quality:
Building lasting relationships is a cornerstone of our success at B&B Welding. As Dennis McCartney, B&B’s leader for decades, puts it: “Our steel fits together and our partners make money off our projects.” This commitment to collaboration is why North Point Builders has hired B&B Welding for so many projects over the years.

A case in point: The Middle River Recreational Activity Center
When Baltimore County wanted an experienced team to construct and assemble a new bow truss roof for their 16,000 sq. ft. recreational center, they looked to the North Point/B&B team. Every job has its challenges. For this one, the project involved intricate bow trusses with varying connection points. B&B purchased these trusses according to the specified, complex geometry from O’Donnell Metal Deck. The roof beam layout was designed to be transverse (perpendicular) to the bow trusses, ensuring proper load distribution and structural integrity. In addition, B&B fabricated end walls with a precise 62-foot radius. These pre-cut elements provided the masons with an accurate template for efficient wall construction. Lastly, B&B fabricated all the galvanized lintels for the project.

On schedule. Actually, ahead of schedule.
While the job site proved tight for crane access and the permitting process came slowly, B&B delivered the steel ahead of schedule. In total, we delivered 46 tons and 702 members of steel. LR Wilson, our long-time partner, was the erector.