CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY: Milwaukee Ave Apartments
3060 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL
SCOPE:
40 units, heavy gage load bearing metal panels, interior nonbearing bearing wood panels, wood floor trusses, installation of windows and Hardie board siding- Fry Reglet System.
CHALLENGES:
The city did not to cut the trees surrounding the construction site on time, which made it difficult to operate lifts on the perimeter of the new structure to install new windows and Hardie siding. The trees did not allow for a direct route and there were ditches alongside the trees.
SOLUTION:
Ibuilders coordinated with the General Contractor to have the ditches filled with gravel and dirt, placed planks on top to level the route to have the lifts operating properly. Flexibility is key in the execution of the logistics plan. The project was completed safely and within schedule.
CASE STUDY: Homan Square
815 S LAWNDALE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL
SCOPE:
8 buildings, 57 units, bearing/nonbearing wood panels, roof trusses, plywood sheathing, kitchen cabinets & millwork, exterior & interior frames, doors and hardware.
CHALLENGES:
The schedule was very aggressive given that we needed to frame eight buildings within three months; requiring the framing of two buildings at the same time.
SOLUTION:
Organization and good planning were imperative in executing the logistics plan and making it a success. Our journeyman in the field have the experience to tackle a project that requires an aggressive schedule, while delivering a high-quality product to our client. The project was turned over to the owner weeks ahead of schedule.