Construction Management

Design, Construction Inspection & NYCDOB Approvals for Interior Gut Rehab of Main Building at Bowery Bay WPCP—Queens, NY for NYC Environmental Protection (NYCDEP):

Main Building is a historic landmark, and the assignment was undertaken in a record short duration of time. Architectural and Interior design services included, new interior layout and finishes, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems including HVAC, electrical power and communications, and sprinkler systems.

The A/E design work included:
  • Demolition plan, new office layout in compliance with ADA requirements for client approval.
  • Preparation of base drawing for other discipline and provide coordination.
  • Details for bathrooms, locker rooms, kitchen etc.
  • Details for suspended ceiling, including the recommendation of lowering the ceiling to save energy.
  • Load rating of existing slab for new office load. Design new dunnage for new AC unit at roof and developed details for new opening in slab for piping, etc.
  • Preparation of construction documents, obtaining construction permits from NYC DOB

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems included:
  • HVAC system consisted of roof units in combination with split units to supply heat and air conditioning. New duct layout was designed per NYCDEP requirements.
  • New lighting system for the entire building included night lighting, emergency and normal lighting from new power distribution panel.
  • A new communication system included a dedicated telephone system and wireless intercom system.
  • The plumbing system included new domestic, sanitary and drains systems for the entire building.

Design was based on NYC Building Code that included Accessibility requirement, Means of Egress, Access Travel Distance, Electrical, HVAC and plumbing.

Scope of services included:

Phase 1 – Review of Existing Documents & Field Inspection;
Phase 2 - Schematic Design/Design Development;
Phase 3 – Development of Contract Documents;
Phase 4 – Obtain Permits from NYCDOB
Phase 5 - Construction Administrations /Controlled Inspection;
Phase 6 – Close-out, including Obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy





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