Renovations, Repairs & Upgrades, James Building, Pensacola, FL

Details

• Completed 2003
• The Project was a floor by floor demolition and replacement of air and electrical distribution and lighting systems of the 7 story fully occupied office building. Significant challenges included relocating state tenants departments’ staff, equipment, furniture, & communications within the building with no longer than a one week down time.
• As a result of phasing studies, relocation plans, tenant conferences and aggressive scheduling the project was brought in significantly under budget and ahead of schedule.

Hurricane Ivan Emergency Response, Repairs & Reconstruction

EMERGENCY RESPONSE 2004

• Water removal, drying & clean-up; 48 hours.
• Temporary roof covering & rainfall run-off systems.
• Removal of debris & temp. plywood enclosures.
• Heavy timber bracing of Penthouse CMU wall
• Electrical & Mechanical inspection, troubleshooting, repairs.
• Shoring, removal & replacement of Penthouse CMU walls
• Assistance to Engineer’s inspections.
• Building fully re-occupied within 7 days.

PENTHOUSE REPAIRS & RECONSTRUCTION 2005

• Demolished CMU wall & reconstructed LT Ga / EIFS wall.
• Installed new Fresh Air Louvers & Duct.
• HVAC equipment and controls replacement & repairs
• Electrical panels, motors starters, distribution and controls

CURTAIN WALL INVESTIGATION, STABILIZATION, GLAZING 2006/08

• Two phases cutting anchor investigation portals
• Relocated tenants and made structural repairs to all structural anchors on all floors.
• Repaired finishes GWB, wall base, and painted.
• Replaced failed glazing units and wetsealed all units.