Riverview Apartment Remodel
This was a competitively bid project designed by Architects Collective. The concept for this project was to provide a complete exterior modernization of the entire facility. The original structures were built in the 70’s and were very dated. The existing structures consist of 39 buildings with a total of 180 individual apartment units. As you can see from the before and after photographs, new dormers and porches were installed. Also all the existing siding was replaced as well as new roofs were installed.
The project was competitively bid and we were awarded this project with a contract value of $2,250,000.00. The project required a ten month schedule. We completed this project in six months.
This was challenging in several ways. The fact that this project was funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds. (ARRA). One of the key elements of a project with this type of funding is that all materials provided under our contract must be made in America. This goal was achieved successfully. Because of this project experience, we have learned that there are still American manufacturers for most building materials, but they are not always readily available. We purchased nails from Minnesota, Light Fixtures from Florida and many other materials from around the country. This resulted in our procurement process having to be very efficient due to the fact we did not have convenient access to the supply yard to purchase the materials needed.
In regard to the project being funded by ARRA funds, it was evident it was not favorable with many non-American suppliers but for our business, the local sub-contractors and suppliers, this project provide a positive economic impact.
The fact that this facility was at 100% occupancy and the units were to remain occupied and accessible through-out the project. Extra precautions had to be put in place to ensure the tenants had access to their unit at all times while providing a safe environment for the tenants and construction team.
We are very proud of the fact that this project was completed with zero lost time accidents and zero doctors cases. With approximately 18,000 man hours on this project, it was challenging for the crew from a safety viewpoint. This project required residential type of construction with commercial safety requirements. At the beginning of the project we invited OSHA to visit the project and review our safety plans and practices to verify we were in compliance. As a result of the joint review of OSHA and LDKerns, we were able to refine our job site safety plans to allow our people to work safely and productively.
This project was completed on time and on budget. It will also have a positive impact on the residents who live there by providing an attractive low-cost housing option.
In summary, we have built our reputation in the “Hard Bid” Market of our business by providing our clients with more than expected. We will always go the “extra mile”.
