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Hostos Community College Memorial Plaza Commemorative
Bradford was selected by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) as the construction manager for the building of Memorial Plaza at Hostos Community College, which was conceived and designed to commemorate the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks and American Airlines Flight 587 that crashed shortly afterward in Queens, NY.
Memorial Plaza is situated between the East Academic Complex and the 500 Grand Concourse Building. Design elements incorporate low, curved walls that were inspired by detailing discovered in an existing perimeter fence that was relocated along the interior of the plaza and integrated into the plaza’s garden landscaping.
Initial work included demolition of an existing plaza with concrete surface and steps. The grounds were excavated to place new footings to support the curved walls that created planting areas for all new landscaping. A complete new drainage system with floor drains was installed. The heart of the project was the construction of a 10x50-foot granite wall engraved with the names of the victims. Added was a water flow over the wall that cascades into a reflecting pool. The plaza area was covered with new pavers, and architectural fencing and a new main gate were also built. Benches, a drinking fountain, memorial plaques and outdoor lighting were installed in the garden.
Bradford collaborated with the memorial’s designer and WBE company, Goshow Architects, and managed the work of the minority and women-owned subcontractors, who built the plaza in its entirety.
York College: Performing Arts Center Renovation
Bradford Construction Corporation provided complete pre-construction, construction, and post-construction management services for a two-phase renovation of the Performing Arts Center at York College, a four-year senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY). The intent of the project is to enable the college to obtain a public assembly permit for the balcony and main auditorium, and to attain ADA compliance for the facility.
Bradford rendered precise construction scheduling and control of the project, enabling uninterrupted client use and operation of the building. The scope of work included the installation of structural steel, roofing, masonry, partitions, interior carpentry, doors and hardware, plumbing, HVAC and electric systems, and interior and exterior finishing.
In phase one of this project, Bradford brought the building’s auditorium to compliance with ADA standards and made fire safety modifications to the building. The ADA work included seat rearrangement to build reinforced concrete platforms for wheelchairs. Fire protection included sprinkler installation and fire alarm devices.
In phase two of the construction an existing stairwell was extended through the roof into a new bulkhead, providing the auditorium balcony with a secondary egress. A steel-canopied platform will be built as part of the new egress. Exterior lighting and fire alarm devices were added during this phase.
John Jay College Building Egress Upgrade
Bradford Construction Corporation was selected to be construction manager for a two-phase project that corrected egress issues and upgraded school safety at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York (CUNY). The project also involved creating safe areas and enhancing lecture halls to make them ADA compliant.
Bradford managed and supervised this project and ensured its timely progress while the building was occupied and in use, as directed by CUNY. During the pre-construction phase, Bradford reviewed the plans and bid documents, prepared preliminary cost estimates, conducted site safety planning and established protocol to minimize disruptions to students, staff and visitors when construction began to meet CUNY’s demand.
During the construction phase, Bradford coordinated multiple contractors, processed contractor submittals and requests for information, reviewed change orders and requisitions, managed procurement and facilitated project meetings.
The result of Bradford's management was that the project was successfully closed out, on time and within budget.
Hostos Community College Renovation: First Floor and New Dental Clinic
Bradford Construction Corporation was selected as the construction manager for the interior renovation of the main building of the Eugenio María de Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY). The project scope called for the creation of a new lobby, the build-out of a 25-chair state-of-the-art dental clinic, asbestos abatement and upgrades to bring the building up to code in key areas. Renovation of the College's trailers was also part of the project.
The main building required asbestos abatement of the existing VATs and counter tops. Demolition work was necessary to remove an unused dental clinic and associated lab storage and office rooms on the 4th floor, requiring re-routing existing pipe systems for hot and cold water and waste that passed through the 4th floor with new drains and piping for pumps. Bradford outfitted six new classrooms. Electric service was refurbished with the installation of new electrical power panels, lighting, outlets and switches, data outlets with cabling and a full fire alarm system (heads, strobes, pull boxes) with a panel. A new air handler system with return fan, pumps, ductwork and Honeywell control system was also put into service. A lab table supplying gas, electric service and water was part of the package. Final building exterior work included roof membrane repair.
The restrooms in the school's trailers on Walton Avenue were stripped down to the framing to build Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant mens and ladies' rooms, incorporating new plumbing fixtures, piping, ceilings, stall partitions and accessories, VCT flooring, exhaust fans and lighting. Trailer classrooms were rebuilt with new lighting, windows and VCT floors. A complete new fire alarm system was installed.
Bradford completed the project by planting new shrubs and trees and by power-washing exterior surfaces.
SUNY Maritime Baylis Hall and Plaza
As part of Bradford Construction Corporation's construction management services agreement with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), Bradford was asked to analyze various deficiencies associated with the exterior masonry rehabilitation project at the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College's Baylis Hall and turn the project around using the existing contractor. Bradford expedited this process by arranging a "meeting of the minds" among the client, contractor and subcontractors to transform the project into an emergency operation without altering the original intent of the contract.
Bradford's efforts resulted in the implementation of numerous safety features into the new project plan. Project team members paid close attention to site safety by adhering to a newly submitted site safety plan, following a practical recovery schedule, maintaining quality control procedures and working additional hours including weekends.
The windows on the façade had to be protected, so dust aprons were used to prevent the interior space from becoming an unworkable environment. A full-time site safety officer was hired to ensure that scaffolding was safely draped with netting and properly planked with toe boards, and that intermediate stairs were erected to lead from one level to another.
Bradford selected an experienced superintendent and, together with the company's support staff, restructured the sequence of activities and got the project successfully back on schedule. Meetings were held regularly and the client was informed daily about the progress of the work. Especially satisfy to all was that the project was completed a month ahead of time.
SUNY Stony Brook AERTC Science and Research Building A LEED Platinum-Level Project
Bradford Construction Corporation is a subconsultant CM for this 50,000 sq. ft. LEED Platinum project. The Advanced Energy Research Technology Center (AERTC) is an advanced science lab, new construction project for the State University of New York (SUNY) on the Stony Brook, Long Island, campus. The building will house mostly science laboratories along with some classrooms.
The project entails new construction of a two-story academic and research building with a penthouse.
The project is sponsored by the SUNY Research Foundation, with an expected completion date of July, 2010.
SUNY Maritime Fast-Track Bathroom Renovations
As the construction management company, Bradford Construction Corporation was asked to complete a $1.2 million renovation of student bathrooms in just 28 days. Our team worked closely with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) to resolve issues and ensure the timely progress of the project, which involved upgrades or replacements to plumbing, HVAC, electrical and fire alarm systems as well as installation of shower and toilet partitions, new acoustical tile ceilings, toilet accessories, mirrors and countertops.
The Bradford project team implemented site safety requirements, ensured that work was performed per contract drawings and specifications, inspected work, prepared reports and documentation, and monitored the progress of the project through the post-construction phase. In part because of Bradford’s performance on this project, the firm was awarded another project at the college.
