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Surveying of Existing Buildings for Addition Projects

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Many instances the as-built buildings the a new building addition ties into are not square, plumb, or columns may not be accurately spaced. Some instances roof line is also uneven. CCC did not perform all facets of conducting a "Thorough" Existing Building Survey. We spaced our columns on a g…

Submittal/DCR Response Time

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM AE response time on submittals and DCRs not meeting expectation of contractor. Delays and schedule impacts; friction between parties. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED There were some issues during the early steel submitting, but after that the process went smoothly.

What is required for Civil in 3D Model

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Civil Design/Build is usually based on existing top surveys and existing Civil drawings.  These are never accurate as far as dimensions go (most cases). Although the routing is sometimes close the act of integrating a new Model design with archival u/g drawings to reduce clashes is arbitrary and…

Missing Infill Steel

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Ambiguity created between drawings, owner''''s intent, and contractor''''s understanding. The Ghafari drawings create some confusion between a general note on the plan vs. the intent on the details. As a result, neither the facility contractor or the press contractor included the erection of …

Scrap Conveyor System Information Issue

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Sometimes we lack detailed information for scrap conveyor system (i.e. routing, sizes, clearances, etc.). Multiple iterations of engineering. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Great upfront support. AE was provided with a scrap conveyor route and 3D model in the beginni…

Mechanical and Electrical Drawing Detail

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Lacking detailed information for routing (i.e. elevations, dimensions, sections, etc.). Contractor claimed responsibility for system locations, which were already coordinated in 3D environment. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Work with AE to develop a common understanding of expecta…

Cam Box Supports Issue

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Drawings lack as installed detail regarding floor support at the cam box. lack of detail drives cost in additional material, work, and direction. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Work with Press Engineers to gather detailed drawings of field fixes from previous install…

Broom Finish Bolster Area Oil Buildup

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Broom finish allows oil buildup. Build up of oils create long term house keeping and safety issues. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Use trowel finish as standard. Discuss with plants on a project by project basis.

Roof Slope Tie In and Cricket Design Issue

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM All of the above factors did not export the best and most efficient design for the new 354 roof to tie into the existing 384 roof.  Existing slopes and drains were not engineered with actual site conditions taken into account. This type of situation is not easily noticed on paper or in a DIM …

Setting Tolerance Values Issue

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Too tight/unrealistic to begin with; Should work with Press group as early as possible to meet agrreement; Contractor disagreed with tolerances although they were part of the contractor documents, no bid clarification question. Potential concern for fabrication and setting tolerances; meeting…

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