Our structural and civil teams collaborated on the design of a state-of-the-art VA Outpatient Clinic and 363-space parking garage along West Commercial Street in Portland, ME. The two-story, 68,000-square-foot facility houses primary care, mental health, physical therapy, audiology, and a pathology lab. Our land development team provided civil, landscape, and hardscape designs, integrating a 10-foot-wide […]

Our team provided site design, traffic and parking studies, and permitting services for two transformative projects on the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) campus, balancing modern functionality with historic district and environmental requirements. For the new 44,553-square-foot classroom and office building at Lincoln and High Streets, our work supported the university’s commitment to sustainability, […]

Our team conducted a comprehensive planning study, permitting, and conceptual design for a new interchange connecting Trafton Road with Interstate 95 in Sidney and Waterville, Maine. This project involved evaluating multiple interchange configurations, ultimately selecting a partial cloverleaf design to optimize traffic flow and minimize environmental impacts. Our work included assessing bridge and roadway impacts, […]

Our team led the evaluation, design, and permitting for a $100+ million commercial site development at Thompson’s Point, creating a dynamic space that includes a 4,500-seat event center, a children’s museum, a hotel complex, office buildings, and supporting infrastructure. The project required extensive permitting and design work, including a public railroad crossing, utilities, stormwater management, […]

Gorrill Palmer, an LJB Engineering Company, serves as the lead consultant for the transformation of the historic Scarborough Downs racetrack into a vibrant, 500-acre mixed-use community in Southern Maine. This unparalleled project blends residential, commercial, light industrial, and recreational spaces, anchored by a dynamic mixed-use center at its core. Our team is spearheading master planning, […]

Perched on the edge of Bald Head Cliff, The Cliff House has welcomed guests since 1872. Our team led the site design and permitting for the redevelopment of this iconic 70-acre property, blending modern enhancements with the historic charm that makes the resort so beloved. The 225-room luxury resort stand as one of the most […]

Our land development team played a key role in repurposing a former industrial property into a dynamic mixed-use development, blending modern design with historic preservation. This infill and urban redevelopment project required extensive coordination to secure approvals, including Level III Site Plan, Subdivision, Zoning Variance, and multiple utility and drainage permits. To support the vision […]

Our team partnered with PDT Architects to redevelop Mt. Ararat High School on its 46-acre campus in Topsham, ME. This transformative project includes a new high school building, upgraded parking, and redesigned drop-off areas for buses and students. Our team also planned and permitted three new competition-level athletic fields and a track facility, ensuring seamless […]

Our team provided site design, permitting, and construction phase services for the expansion and renovation of this 61,200-square-foot addition to transform the site into a state-of-the-art campus serving PreK-8 students. Our work included a site selection study to confirm the feasibility of the existing property and a comprehensive redesign of the campus layout. Improvements featured […]

Since 2001, Gorrill Palmer (and LJB Engineering Company) has been a trusted partner in relocating Mercy Hospital (Northern Light Health) to its 48-acre Fore River Campus in Portland, ME. Our team has provided comprehensive engineering and permitting services, helping shape a master plan and securing local, state, and federal approvals for this transformative project. The […]

Our team played a key role in designing the site for this new PreK-8 school serving 750 students, along with athletic fields, parking, and a relocated city park. This project brought together three existing schools into a single, cohesive campus on a 30.75-acre site. Our team provided comprehensive civil engineering services, including site evaluation, stormwater […]

To create an attractive and functional connection between construction of a new 120,000-square-foot courthouse and the adjacent historical Kennebec County Courthouse, our team prepared the site design, permitting, and construction documents for the 2.3-acre site. To fast-track construction, the site work was bid, awarded and commenced while the architectural plans were still in the design […]