Ingenuity-Fall-2017

Pond Ingenuity Fall 2017 5 SHEET ID PITTSBURGH ARS C17 CONSOLIDATED FUEL HYDRANT AND APRON REPAIR PROJECTS U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LOUISVILLE DISTRICT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40210-0059 SIZE: FILENAME: SUBMITTEDBY: CHECKEDBY: DRAWNBY: DESIGNEDBY: SOLICITATIONNO.: CONTRACTNO.: PROJECTNUMBER: DESCRIPTION MARK ISSUEDATE: 18-OCTOBER-2016 - W912QR-16-D-0022 ANSID NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION TETRATECH, INC. 3500ParkwayLane,Suite 600 Norcross,GA30092 Phone (678) 336-7740 Fax (678)336-7744 JOBNO. P2 NO. 460436, 460437, 460438, 460439 CONCEPT SUBMITTAL - JLSS 16-9002PB SHEET LEGEND PROJECT DEMARCATION LINE C.SCHARER R. LAYSON J.TURNER G.FRAGULIS PROJECT DEMARCATION OVERALL PLAN G-004 G-004.dwg LANNORTH SHEET KEYNOTES 1. SHEET ID PITTSBURGH ARS C17 CONSOLIDATED FUEL HYDRANT AND APRON REPAIR PROJECTS U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LOUISVILLE DISTRICT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40210-0059 SIZE: FILENAME: SUBMITTEDBY: CHECKEDBY: DRAWNBY: DESIGNEDBY: SOLICITATIONNO.: CONTRACTNO.: PROJECTNUMBER: DESCRIPTION MARK ISSUEDATE: 18-OCTOBER-2016 - W912QR-16-D-0022 ANSID NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION TETRATECH, INC. 3500ParkwayLane,Suite 600 Norcross,GA30092 Phone (678) 336-7740 Fax (678) 336-7744 JOBNO. P2 NO. 460436, 460437, 460438, 460439 CONCEPT SUBMITTAL - JLSS 16-9002PB SHEET LEGEND PROJECT DEMARCATION LINE C.SCHARER R. LAYSON J.TURNER G.FRAGULIS PROJECT DEMARCATION OVERALL PLAN G-004 G-004.dwg NNORTH SHEET KEYNOTES 1. DECEMBER15,2016 US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS JLSS160007 RENOVATED/ ADD HANGER FOR C-16 MAINTENANCE BACKSHOPS B-417 CONTRACTOR TRAILER LAYDOWNAREA PHASE 2 FENCE EXISTING ARS FENCE LEASE LINE PHASE 1 FENCE CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCESS ROUTE *CONSTRUCTIONWORKER PARKING LOCATED OFF-SITE areas. Often the new paved areas are included in an adjacent project and are funded by MILCON, which allows for new construction. To keep these types of constraints and logistics organized, the designers are required to submit additional drawing sheets and information in the division 00 and 01 specifications to explain the different project delineations. This helps the Louisville District ensure the money is being spent properly and that the projects remain within budget and avoid costly schedule delays due to mistakes. Another challenge the designers face is coordination with the other designers’ projects that are happening concurrently at the base. Projects designed by one firm often abut another firm’s projects, which means constant communication is necessary to ensure the consistency and continuity of design. All the designers on site have coordination meetings during design review and continue to communicate between onsite meetings to coordinate their designs and contractors’ work. These meetings help all projects stay on schedule and, often, help the designers coordinate efforts to find cost and time savings. For example, one firm is designing several pavement projects while another firm holds the contract to design the adjacent hangar. The design teams were able to coordinate base access and create an overall phasing plan to be included with the pavement projects, that the base used to create a temporary fencing project to contain this work. This enabled the majority of the work to be contained in a construction-free zone, which eliminated the need for deliveries and workers to enter through the base’s front gate. This is currently improving work efficiency and relieving base personnel of an increased workload and the inconvenience of the many trucks and workers that would otherwise have to enter through the front gate. In addition to coordination among the designers, coordination and communication with all the other project stakeholders also is critical. These stakeholders include not only the USACE Louisville and Baltimore Districts and base personnel, but also the Air Force Reserve Command, the local township, and the international airport where the airbase is located. The Air Force Reserve Command is responsible for overseeing the project budgets, so it is imperative that designers and contractors initiate frequent communication to ensure money is being spent the way in which it is designated. This regular coordination helps avoid costly and time-consuming budget-related mistakes. Because the scale of work is so large and the timelines so condensed, coordination and communication with the local township helps develop a positive outlook on potentially disruptive construction. Designers can help township leaders convey to residents and business owners that the work at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station means that the base will stay active and help grow the local economy. The international airport also is a crucial stakeholder in the work at the base. The airport has its own set of pavement, utility, and lighting design requirements that must be considered in all design work. The designers must coordinate closely with airport staff to avoid any issues with conflicting requirements. These extra communication efforts not only keep all stakeholders informed, but also help make sure there are no surprises and that all requirements are met (not just the military’s). As more DoD projects are being let, it is likely that most of them will be funded by multiple sources. Costs to bring bases up to mission ready status will continue to grow and these costs will be greater than either SRM or MILCON can fund alone. To overcome the administrative, personnel, and coordination challenges these projects can bring to the USACE and DoD, designers can work together to simplify contract structures, keep individual projects well-organized and take on the responsibility of extensive coordination with all project stakeholders. As has been the case at the Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, designers will need to take charge, as these complicated multi-funded projects are likely the way of the future. George Fragulis, PE, LEED AP BD+C, PMP, MP, CEM, BEMP | Principal, Program Manager, Mechanical Engineer Designers will need to take charge, as these complicated multi-funded projects are likely the way of the future.

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