Type:               Commercial
Project:          Multi-Unit Apartment Complex
Scope:            Structural Repairs/Building Envelope Repairs
Location:        Highlands Ranch, CO
Value:             $6.6 MM
Duration:       18 Months

Description:
Proactive building maintenance and upgrade program including structural repairs and building envelope restoration.                                

Project Scope:
• 20 occupied buildings
• Remove and replace 219 elevated concrete decks and 60 common stairways;
• Includes concrete removal and replacement, re-flashing, and waterproofing using the Grace Deck Prep system
• Remove wooden handrails; fabrication and installation of new upgraded metal handrails
• Remove and re-flash 559 fenestrations
• Remove and replace 87,000 square feet of stucco and stone veneer
• Complete all associated cosmetic repairs

Challenges:
• Units occupied throughout construction
• Maintain normal, safe access to all units during construction
• Attention to health and safety of residents throughout ongoing active jobsite
• Zero tolerance for defects in waterproofing system
• Protecting workspace from elements and maintaining minimum temperatures required for waterproofing application

Type:               Residential
Project:          Multi-Unit Townhome
Scope:            Building Envelope Repairs/Structural Repairs
Location:        Denver, CO
Value:             $2.3MM
Duration:        Four Months

Description:
Inadequate design and installation of waterproofing materials at exterior concrete decks and doors, resulting in water intrusion at decks, sliders, French and Juliette doors.

Project Scope:
• 23 occupied buildings
• Remove and replace 154 elevated concrete decks. 
• Includes removal of existing sub-floor materials, re-framing and installation of new decking; 
• Installation of re-designed drainage scuppers; 
• Re-flashing and waterproofing using the Grace Deck Prep system; replacing concrete wear surface.
• Remove, re-flash and replace 180 sliding glass doors, 80 Juliette doors, and 62 French doors
• Remove and replace 14,400 square feet of siding
• Complete all associated interior and exterior cosmetic repairs
• Re-slope and caulk 151 garden-level windows

Challenges:
• Units occupied throughout construction
• Health and safety of residents throughout active jobsite
• Zero tolerance for defects in waterproofing system
• Minimal staging area for materials and equipment
• Strict adherence to project schedule

Type:              Commercial
Project:          Multi-Unit Apartment Complex
Scope:           Structural Repairs/Building Envelope Repairs
Location:       Lakewood, CO
Value:            $1.0MM
Duration:       Five Months

Description:
Years of water intrusion due to inadequate flashing and waterproofing caused deterioration of common exterior stairway landings. To protect their real investment and eliminate safety concerns the ownership group replaced the landings and stairways.

Project Scope:
• Nine occupied buildings
• Remove and replace 18 common stairways and landings;
• Included demolition, re-framing, flashing, waterproofing, concrete, new concrete treads, and new railings
• Remove and replace 80 decks; included demolition, re-framing, flashing, and new TREX decking
• Remove and replace 36,000 square feet of composite siding
• Complete all associated cosmetic repairs

Challenges:
• Units occupied throughout construction
• Maintaining normal, safe access to all units
• Health and safety of residents throughout active jobsite
• Strict adherence to expedited project schedule
• Limited construction staging area and parking

Type:              Commercial
Project:          Commercial Office Building
Scope:           Structural Repairs/Building Envelope Repairs
Location:       Littleton, CO
Value:             $150K
Duration:        Four Months

Description:
Expansive soils created foundation movement on the central and back walls of the building. Construction defects created water intrusion issues, causing mold growth and damage to structural members.

Project Scope:
• 5000 square foot commercial building
• Containment of work areas
• Remove and replace tenant finishes
• Install 5 helical tiebacks
• Install 16 hydraulically advanced steel piers
• Mold remediation
• Install new foundation drainage system
• Remove and replace stucco facade
• Remove and replace windows, doors and framing
• Re-grade exterior to create positive drainage

Challenges:
• Ongoing business could not be interrupted
• Containments/negative pressure critical to business operations
• Timing for loud construction activities critical to business operations
• Safety for construction workers, employees and clients

Type:            Commercial
Project:       Senior Housing Campus
Scope:         Building Envelope Repair/Renovation/Other Services
Location:     Albuquerque, NM
Value:          $150K
Duration:     Two Months

Description:
Construction-related flashing and waterproofing issues created water intrusion and mold problems in the lobby area. Client completed additional building renovations in conjunction with the remedial work.

Project Scope:
• Correction of multiple building envelope issues
• Mold remediation throughout facility
• Lobby, special care wing and atrium renovations
• Containment of work areas
• Remove and replace tenant finishes

Challenges:
• Facility was fully occupied throughout construction project
• Residents'/staff's daily routines could not be altered
• Special care patients could not be displaced or disrupted
• Containments/negative pressure critical to health and safety
• Timing for loud construction activities critical to residents
• Safety for construction workers, staff and residents