Project Overview
Our team was contracted to work on the site of the future ZEN building in Albany, New York. Our firm had teamed with the client previously and was chosen through a competitive bidding process for our knowledge of the site and understanding of the client’s expectations. This project entailed installing new infrastructure to support the new ZEN building along with numerous site improvements. The site improvements included new parking lots, loop roads and two bus stops along Fuller Road.
CHALLENGE
Overall, the project had an aggressive schedule. A large component of this project included the relocation of a 30” existing sanitary sewer system that later progressed to a complete site work package including grading, paving, storm sewer improvements and new water main installation. In order to successfully meet this deadline, this portion of the work began in the winter months. Unique challenges that arose during this work included 20’ deep sanitary lines and digging 12’ into the groundwater table. Another challenge of the project was the small site itself and the number of trades working on projects simultaneously. Daily communication and coordination of teams became paramount to the success of this project.
SOLUTION
Well pointing was a technique used as an effective method of groundwater control for site dewatering. This method was selected because it can be installed in most ground conditions, and is easy to maintain. Ground thaw heaters were also used to help expedite this process. Our team was able to successfully relocate the sanitary system and tie it back into the main.
RESULT
A strong knowledge of the site and a pre-existing relationship with the client led to a seamless project delivery. Our team was able to successfully manage the coordination of various teams in order to adhere to the aggressive schedule set forth by the client. Crews were operational six days a week to meet the deadline.
