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Economic Construction Studies

The following represents certain construction components regularly analyzed and evaluated for compliance with project objectives.

This listing does not cover all components and conditions for development/construction projects, but focuses on those, which normally require careful and accurate study to determine the most suitable method for construction, timeliness, and economy and design coordination. The studies are intended to control costs and schedules, assure design/construction compatibility and assist you with value performance with your system selections.

Economic Construction Studies

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SITEWORK

01

SITEWORK

Subgrade control, paving types and methods, drainage, underground utilities, retaining walls and landscape.

EARTHWORK

02

EARTHWORK

Balanced Site, grading, erosion control, dewatering methods, water retention/detention systems, soil chemical injections, moisture conditioning, engineered fill and select fill requirements.

FOUNDATIONS

03

FOUNDATIONS

Supports comparison for your foundation (pier and beam, spread footings, structural mats, slab on grade and suspended structural slabs).

SUPERSTRUCTURE

04

SUPERSTRUCTURE

Framing Comparisons (structural steel, cast in place concrete, post tensioning, precast concrete pre-engineered steel buildings, tilt-up concrete with steel bar joists and wood framing).

EXTERIOR WALL TREATMENTS

05

EXTERIOR WALL TREATMENTS

Wall Treatment Comparisons (Precast concrete, granite, stone, masonry, cement plaster E.F.I.S, architectural metal panels and curtainwall).

GLASS AND GLAZING

06

GLASS AND GLAZING

System Analysis (insulated glass, reflective glass, gasketing, custom mullions and standard enframement, butt glazing and curtain wall systems).

ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING

07

ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING

Studies involving single ply membrane, T.P.O, metal roof systems and roof insulation methods.

INTERIOR FINISHES

08

INTERIOR FINISHES:

Millwork, cabinets, ceiling systems, floor and wall coverings, architectural specialties and special finishes.

ELEVATORS

09

ELEVATORS

Analysis for hydraulic, geared and gearless systems, cab and entry finish studies, speed and cycle studies and maintenance contracts.

PLUMBING

10

PLUMBING

Studies covering standard and custom fixtures, piping materials and methods, prefabrication, grease traps/oil separators special systems and fire protection.

HVAC

11

HVAC

Systems analysis (multizone, V.A.V, rooftop units, package units, split systems, thru wall P.I.B, economizers, central plant, controls, specialties).

ELECTRICAL

12

ELECTRICAL

Analyze standard and custom fixtures, wiring/distribution/devices, E.M.S, security, data, AV special systems, automation/controls, temporary electrical, energy conservation and emergency back-up generators.

ENVIRONMENTAL

13

ENVIRONMENTAL

Analyze impact studies on existing buildings and site conditions for environmental concerns of Soil Stabilization methods i.e. water, chemical injection and moisture conditioning.

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