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Penn New College House West
Project Overview
Shallow foundations of footings and mat versus deep caissons foundation were evaluated for areas of either a full and partial basement, or without a basement at all. The final selected foundations were primarily rock socketed caissons with spread and strip footings for on grade load-bearing walls, connector, and mezzanine. A permanent subsurface drainage system was also designed to keep the basement slab on grade above the shallow ground water.
The project involved a significant amount of excavation for basements, as well as the removal and hauling of excavated materials off-site. As a result, GeoStructures also conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) including clean fill soil testing to characterize the soils for re-use and disposal purposes. During the construction phase, GeoStructures provided inspection and material testing services for caissons and drilling, footings and foundation bearing, cast-in-place concrete, rebar and concrete, earthwork, backfill and compaction, structural steel, fireproofing, and precast related testing.
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Our Comprehensive Project Workflow: Step-by-Step Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Delivery and Invoicing
Upon completion, we deliver the final project and issue an invoice for the completed work, ensuring full transparency and satisfaction.
