Case Study: Commercial Construction

One Campus Martius

When projects need to be completed in compact urban areas, logistics can be challenging. The One Campus Martius building added 12 new stories to a well-known building in Central Downtown Detroit. We provided mechanical contracting for the project, which required installing new systems in a job site on a crowded high-rise building.

Project Size$2.9M

Square Feet340,850

LocationDetroit, MI

PartnerWalbridge

Contract TypeBid & Spec

ArchitectRossetti

ClientBedrock

Challenge

Due to One Campus Martius's unusual height for the area and its close proximity to other buildings, transporting and maneuvering materials to the job site was trickier than normal. We needed to create a plan to navigate compromised project logistics and get components to the right location safely while working around many other trades.

Solution

We used a detailed fabrication schedule based on the coordinated model to ensure a just-in-time delivery of components. There was no room to store components we weren't using immediately, so we worked with Walbridge and other skilled trades to share a tower crane and buck hoist elevator to move materials. Our detailed installation sequence made it easier to coordinate a schedule with the other contractors.

Process

Thanks to our VDC capabilities & in-house BIM experts, we created a fabrication schedule to deliver job site materials at specific times when we could use the crane and elevator to transport them to the upper floors. With a high level of detail and foresight, our processes ensured components were finished and transported on schedule, allowing our team and other contractors to operate smoothly in a limited amount of space.

Results

By controlling our fabrication processes, we were able to coordinate more effectively with other contractors, ensuring the job site operated smoothly and safely. This approach allowed us to complete the project on time and without any disruptions to the schedule.