Site Logistics Challenges
One Thousand Ocean, a new ultra deluxe seven-story, low-rise condominium complex was constructed by our organization. The 216,254sf structure is comprised of 52 one- and two- story residences and presented our firm with many challenges. With water on three sides and adjacent to a new hotel also under construction, the site required an extensive logistics plan. Our staff coordinated with the client and base building contractor for the new hotel, with regard to use of the one incoming and outgoing access road for these busy construction sites. Our staff carefully planned the construction lay down area, and all logistical challenges and potential scheduling conflicts were carefully addressed in the preconstruction phase to ensure the construction schedule.
With water on three sides and adjacent to a new hotel also under construction, the tight site required an extensive logistics plan. Our staff coordinated closely with the client, as well as the base building contractor for the new hotel, with regard to use of the one incoming and outgoing access road for these two busy construction sites. In addition, our staff carefully planned the construction lay down area. All logistical challenges and potential scheduling conflicts were carefully addressed in the preconstruction phase to ensure the construction schedule.
A Strong Foundation
Difficult and congested site locations always pose unique foundation concerns for any new structure. For this project, several hundred auger cast piles were required to support a two level below-grade parking garage as well as the seven-story structure. When excavation began, coral and rock were encountered, which had to be removed with heavy equipment to accommodate the placement of auger cast piling and concrete footings and caps. Following rock removal, the over-excavated areas were filled back in with sand material. Additionally, a sheet piling retention wall was required on two sides of the project. Our staff assessed the issues associated with these site conditions and took action to keep the project moving. Crews worked longer shifts and additional equipment was brought in to help minimize the impact of the additional work required.
