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Commodore Barry Elementary School
Bradford Construction Corporation is the construction manager of this new K through 8 elementary school construction project in Philadelphia. The Commodore Barry School is designed for 646 students and is being constructed at the site of the old school building destroyed by fire. The structure is four stories with a total of 104,335 sq. ft. The project is LEED Certified at the Silver Level (33-38 points).
As the CM, Bradford was responsible for immediate and measureable impact on the buildings' performance. A maximum use of daylight, energy and water efficiency, maximum use of quality indoor air and reduced light pollution were considered for the construction of this project. Recycled materials were used, heat island effect mitigated, light pollution reduced, and construction waste recycled.
The new school building houses two pre-kindergarten classrooms, three kindergarten classrooms and three 1st- through 8th-grade classrooms – 24 classrooms in total. Other spaces in the building will be for special education, Family Life Management, small group and multiple H/C classrooms, an art, music, science library (IMC), a kitchen, a multipurpose room accommodating a cafeteria and auditorium, a gymnasium and school administration offices. Mechanical equipment will be installed at the basement level and on the roof.
The project is currently in closeout phase.
William Ziegler Elementary School
Bradford Construction Corporation working with project CM STV, Inc. oversaw new building and upgrading of the existing 21,150 sq. ft. structure for this elementary school in Philadelphia. Originally constructed in 1956 for a student capacity of 282, improving the facilities to accommodate the school’s current 400-student enrollment (K through 8) presented some challenges. For instance, the two-story steel and concrete block school building is sheathed in brick, and the new addition must match the existing brick veneer. Also, the original building consists only of classrooms and administration areas and is not handicap accessible.
The modern addition to the old structure includes a library, gymnasium with locker rooms, cafeteria with full-service kitchen and a theatrical stage. Twelve new classrooms are being constructed, as well as a science lab and a technology classroom. The school will be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant with the installation of a new main entrance at street level. This enhancement will provide handicap access to the addition via new ramps connecting the new building to the existing structure, thereby allowing ADA-mandated access throughout both buildings. Handicap-accessible toilet rooms are being built, too. The new building also will have an elevator.
After the new addition is completed, work will commence on a major renovation to the existing school building that will include the re-configuration of existing classrooms, asbestos abatement, upgrades to all finishes and the modernization of existing toilet rooms. Both the old and new buildings will be equipped with the latest telecommunication systems as set by industry standards and by the Philadelphia School District Information Technology Department.
NYC SCA Professional Staffing Services and Construction Management Term Contract
Bradford Construction Corporation has more than 15 years of experience providing the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) with construction management and professional staffing services under a term contract for project management. Bradford has provided construction staffing and personnel to the SCA for many and various projects at more than 350 school construction sites, with projects ranging to over $80 million.
NYC SCA Capital Improvement/Mentor Program
For more than 15 years Bradford has provided construction management and diversity consultant services to the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) in various joint venture partnerships for the Authority’s Capital Improvement/Mentor Program. The mission of this Program is to increase, facilitate and encourage the participation and boost the skills of MWSBEs and locally based enterprises by providing a flexible framework for eligible firms to develop and grow within the construction industry and thereby foster the establishment of stable, long-term business relationships.
The Mentor Program provides not only construction dollars but also:
• Technical assistance and training.
• General business
• Organizational and personnel skills development
• Marketing and business development
• Fast-track payment systems
• Job experience opportunities.
This is a $33 million program, with individual projects costing up to $1M. Bradford provides supervision and client-liaison expertise while assisting contractors with the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases of projects. Bradford field personnel work closely with mentoree contractors, assisting them with and overseeing design reviews, site inspections, safety matters, quality control, document control, RFI and change-order reviews, and close-outs. Bradford’s management staff also evaluates the contractors’ performance and has made appropriate recommendations to the NYC SCA. Additionally, Bradford has prepared the class work for pre-construction, cash flow, bidding strategies and project management courses. Bradford has used its own technical staff as lecturers in the program.
New York City School Construction Authority Mentor Program
Bradford Construction Corporation Bradford Construction Corporation has more than 15 years of experience providing the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) with construction management services. As part of a joint venture with Skanska, Bradford has provided construction management and mentoring services to the NYCSCA for many and various projects.
Bradford has performed as construction manager for the NYCSCA at more than 350 school construction sites, and has managed jobs of various sizes and scopes, with projects ranging to over $80 million.
New York City School Construction Authority Professional Staffing for Construction Management
Bradford Construction Corporation is providing professional staffing services to the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) as part of a term contract as a subconsultant to URS Corporation.
Bradford provides project managers and superintendents to the NYCSCA to manage school construction and renovation projects.
Bradford has more than 15 years of experience providing the NYCSCA with construction management and professional staffing for many new construction, repair and renovation projects of varying size and scope.
Bradford has performed as construction manager for the NYCSCA at more than 350 K-12 school construction sites, and has managed projects ranging to over $80 million.
Philadelphia School District Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
Bradford is serving as a subconsultant to provide construction management services for the renovation of various area schools for the Philadelphia School District. About a dozen schools have been or presently are being constructed or renovated under this program.
Part of Bradford's role is to provide assistance in managing MWSBE businesses that are working on these school projects. The work includes major renovations to existing schools, new construction, ADA improvements and retrofits.
Bradford's team responsibilities include constructability reviews, value engineering analysis, bidding and procurement support, field oversight and coordination, schedule/phasing oversight, quality control/quality assurance, safety monitoring and building commissioning. Project values range from $6 million to $32 million.
New York City School Construction Authority Construction Management Services for Mentor Program
Bradford Construction Corporation For more than 15 years Bradford has provided construction management and diversity consultant services to the NYCSCA in various joint venture partnerships for the Authority's Capital Improvement Program/Mentor Program. The mission of this Program is to increase, facilitate and encourage the participation and boost the skills of MWSBEs and locally based enterprises by providing a flexible framework for eligible firms to develop and grow within the construction industry, which will foster the establishment of stable, long term business relationships.
The Mentor Program provides not only construction dollars but also:
- Technical assistance and training
- General business, organizational and personnel skills development;
- Marketing and business development
- Fast track payment systems
- Job experience opportunities
This is a $33 million program, with individual projects costing up to $1M. Bradford provides supervision and client-liaison expertise while assisting contractors with the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases of projects. Bradford field personnel work closely with mentoree contractors, assisting them with and overseeing design reviews, site inspections, safety matters, quality control, document control, RFI and change-order reviews, and close-outs. Bradford’s management staff also evaluates the contractors' performance and has made appropriate recommendations to the NYCSCA. Additionally, Bradford has prepared the class work for pre-construction, cash flow, bidding strategies and project management courses. Bradford has used its own technical staff as lecturers in the program.
