Southstar Lofts

Project Overview

This Dranoff Property is centrally located at the intersection of South and Broad Streets in the heart of Philadelphia. As a continuation of the rehabilitation of the Avenue of the Arts, the building hosts 85 loft apartments, retail space, and a restaurant. GeoStructures was contracted by Dranoff Properties, LLC to perform the testing and inspection services for the proposed seven-story mixed-use building.

GeoStructures provided the following testing and inspection services for the project:

  • Caisson testing and inspection
  • Cast-in-place concrete testing and inspection
  • Bottom of footing bearing verification
  • Fill compaction testing and inspection
  • Steel inspection
  • Fireproofing

At the commencement of the project, GeoStructures performed the detailed design of 8 caissons along the SEPTA Broad Street Line. The caisson was analyzed and optimized by using both its end bearing into the weathered mica schist and shaft friction to provide adequate support of up to 700 kip design load.

Construction Inspection and Materials Testing

Our Comprehensive Project Workflow: Step-by-Step Guide

01.

Initial Consultation and Client Needs Assessment

Our team responds promptly to your inquiries, ensuring timely communication and immediate attention to your project needs. We work closely with clients to understand all project requirements, ensuring that we capture every detail and objective from the start.

02.

Development of Work Plan

Our expert project managers extend innovative problem-solving to project planning, resulting in technically-sound, cost-effective work plans to better serve our clients.

03.

Project Proposal and Agreement

We provide a detailed project proposal outlining the scope of work, fee schedule, and agreement terms. The project begins once the proposal is approved.

04.

Execution and Quality Assurance

Our highly skilled team of principals, project managers, engineers, and field staff execute the project with precision, maintaining open communication to ensure alignment with client expectations. Each project undergoes a rigorous quality check by our team of licensed professional engineers, ensuring all deliverables meet our high standards of excellence.

05.

Project Delivery and Invoicing

Upon completion, we deliver the final project and issue an invoice for the completed work, ensuring full transparency and satisfaction.