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Kew Gardens Interchange Design-Build Project Wins 2023 ENR Best Project Highway / Bridge Award

KC is happy to announce that the $365.7M Kew Gardens Interchange Infrastructure and Operational Improvement at Grand Central Parkway design-build project, for which we served as major design subconsultant and Quality Manager on the Halmar International LLC team, was awarded the 2023 ENR Award for Best Project Highway / Bridge. KC was recognized for our efforts as civil engineer on this pursuit, where we provided structural design of three new bridges, retaining walls, overhead sign and ITS structures, and a shared-use path; utility design of water mains, combined sewers, and electrical systems; NYCDEP water regulator replacement and blow-off valve relocation design; Con Edison utility relocation design; development of the existing sewer condition report; temporary and permanent drainage, stormwater, and lighting design; landscape architecture design; and environmental permitting.

We worked closely with the lead contractor and designer to deliver long-term, cost-efficient infrastructure solutions that addressed operational deficiencies within the project limits. Our success is largely due to the contributions of our dedicated staff, who put in hours' worth of hard work to deliver our services to the highest degree of quality.

To learn more about this remarkable achievement and view the project award on ENR’s website, please click on the following link: https://www.enr.com/articles/57558-best-project-highway-bridge-kew-gardens-interchange-infrastructure-and-operational-improvements-at-grand-central-parkway

 

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Delaware Valley Job Corps Project

The Delaware Valley Job Corps is a U.S. Department of Labor training center located in the historic St. Joseph’s Seraphic Seminary, a former Roman Catholic seminary, in Callicoon, NY. The property was sold to the federal government in 1977, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

For this design-build project, KC teamed with HVRS, Inc. to provide design services for structural repairs, abandonment, and filling of a below-grade food storage vault.

During the design phase of the project, KC attended a field meeting and reviewed and approved the CLSM mix design. KC also developed construction and modification plans and specifications for the fill area and structural repairs, including restoration sections for asphalt.

KC conducted calculations for loads applied to existing walls. Details and calculations for CMU infill sections in an existing doorway and window opening were provided by KC, as well as sequencing, placement specifications, and notes. KC also provided EPA-compliant guidelines for sand blasting of steel and lead paint.

In the project’s construction phase, KC attended the pre-construction meeting, reviewed shop drawings and submittals, and responded to RFIs. KC also reviewed differing site conditions and suggested modifications for change order processing. KC reviewed test results and placement logs, and is also monitoring progress, as needed. KC has been observing on-site construction activities and will provide final sign-off on the completed project.