NDSCS Bisek Hall

Front view of outside entrance to Bisek Hall precast concrete building with brick rotunda and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Side view of dark gray precast building with four large equipment full-window garage doors and brown brick curved entryway with floor-to-ceiling windows behind.

Large equipment garage bays with five large white garage doors with two rows each of windows on dark gray precast concrete building and paved parking lot in foreground.

Entryway to NDSCS Bisek Hall building with curved wall of windows to the back, staircase in front leading from second floor mezzanine to ground level reception entryway.

Second floor stairs looking down at curved wall of floor-to-ceiling windows to the left, double door entryway to the back center, and carpeted entryway receiption area to the bottom right.

Large equipment shop with concrete floors and red workstations and toolboxes at each station. Red Case IH tractors at each station.

Project Description

NDSCS Bisek Hall Addition – Expanding Higher Education Facilities for the Trades

Building for the Future of Trade Education

Comstock Construction was proud to partner with North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) on the 65,500-square-foot expansion of Bisek Hall, home to one of the nation’s top diesel technology programs. Designed by TL Stroh Architects and completed in 2013, this one- and two-story addition more than doubled the program’s capacity, providing much-needed space to train the next generation of diesel mechanics and heavy equipment technicians.

Project Scope & Key Features

Our team delivered a modern, high-performance learning facility designed to accommodate the growing demand for hands-on technical training in the transportation, agriculture, and industrial sectors.

Key construction elements included:

Three expansive shop labs – Designed to house large-scale agricultural, commercial, and construction equipment
Jib and overhead bridge cranes – Supporting heavy lifting and real-world maintenance training
High-bay doors – Allowing easy access for oversized diesel and heavy machinery
Structural steel framing – Providing durability and flexibility for evolving program needs
Modern classrooms with integrated technology – Enhancing instruction and student engagement

Tailored Construction for a Growing Industry

One of the key challenges was constructing shop labs significantly larger than the existing facility to accommodate the increasing size of modern diesel and agricultural equipment. Our team worked closely with NDSCS and project stakeholders to ensure the design met both current industry standards and anticipated future needs.

Leader in Higher Education Construction

As a leader in higher education and trade-school construction, Comstock Construction understands the importance of quality training facilities in building a skilled workforce. The Bisek Hall Addition is a prime example of how well-planned, purpose-built educational spaces can help colleges expand their programs and meet industry workforce demands.

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PROJECT DETAILS

Categories:	Education
Client:	North Dakota State College of Science
Location:	Wahpeton, ND
Surface Area:	65,500 SF
Completed:	2013
Architect:	TL Stroh Architects