City officials want the improved Alum Creek Drive corridor not only to add capacity to the north-south arterial but to improve pedestrian safety and give better transit access to commuters who live in nearby working class neighborhoods. Designs under this contract will need to accommodate access to the Agudas Achim Jewish Cemetery, an at-grade crossing by the Norfolk Southern Railroad, and multiple COTA bus stops.

PRIME will need to coordinate with multiple City departments to determine functionality and space needs.  Once a space plan is approved, PRIME will provide architectural design and engineering services for all new and renovated facilities.

Columbus tentatively has plans to relocate its Information Technology, Refuse Management and Fleet Management employees, vehicles and equipment Groves Road facility  PRIME expects to begin work on this challenging project June 2012.

Services under this contract will include: drainage improvements, urban storm water quality improvements, flooding and erosion corrective projects, wetland creation, restoration of streams, reforestation, environmental studies, water quality monitoring for chemical, biological and physical stream conditions, watershed management, community outreach, and comprehensive watershed planning.

To perform the assessment, PRIME engaged the services of a rigging contractor to assist its engineers in accessing parts of the stand which cannot be reached without some sort of temporary lift. PRIME engaged a concrete contractor to break out concrete in areas of suspected reinforcing steel corrosion and then patch the concrete after the inspection has been completed. A special detail was used for construction joints and has failed to perform; 3/4 of a mile of that joint will be removed to allow for inspection and the joint will be put back.

Testing laboratories performed tests in situ and on coupons removed from structural members and pipes to determine the extent of corrosion and evaluate the metallurgy. PRIME determined what repairs and improvements were needed, summarized them, and estimated cost and how long the work would take. The final report details the structural, mechanical, and electrical work which must be done along with associated estimated costs and schedules so that NASA can proceed with an organized approach to restoring Test Stand B2 to its fully rated capacity of testing rockets with 11,000,000 pounds of thrust. PRIME’s assessment is the first step in upgrading Test Stand B for service in the development of a heavy lift rocket for the Mars mission.

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To augment review of the existing physical conditions of the building’s structure and envelope, PRIME provided analysis of the facility in terms of general conditions and compliance with current building codes, life safety codes, and accessibility codes. This analysis further guided the owner in the development of options for the future uses and potential stakeholder groups for the facility.

In addition to the building assessment, a site evaluation was completed for the building. PRIME conducted a review of all exterior areas. The site analysis addressed parking and traffic circulation considerations for a variety of layouts. The options aided the owner in evaluating options as the needs and activity of each potential stakeholder group varied.

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The evaluation consisted of a physical inspection of all site features including roads, parking, curbs and gutters, walks, exterior accessibility, signage, and fencing as well as underground site utilities such as water, stormwater, sanitary, and natural gas supply systems. The buildings were also subject to a physical inspection of all exterior and interior environment features. Exterior features evaluated included roofs, windows, settlement or cracks in masonry, foundations, and structural system. Interior features included doors, window treatments, interior finishes, and signage. After the evaluation was completed, a detailed report was produced that contained an executive summary, facility assessment, and recommendations for the site and each building evaluated as well as necessary appendices.

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PRIME was responsible for conducting the architectural assessments of the subject facilities. One purpose of the assessments was to provide OSU Facilities Operations and Development personnel with a means to continue performing assessments from this point forward. The second purpose was to collect data for entry into software being written by the design team to provide a tool to evaluate the need for new construction, renovation, or replacement of facilities on campus. The software promoted collaboration while facilitating an innovative and efficient use of the University’s resources.

The assessments were carried out at an accelerated pace to accommodate the University’s summer quarter schedule. Each of the subject buildings was inspected by a team of architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, and a University Facilities Operation and Design area coordinator. The teams evaluated the entire building envelope from roof to basement and recorded the condition of interior finishes and any unique features. The discovery of architectural, mechanical, and electrical deficiencies requiring urgent attention was unexpected. For example, a small exterior exit door from a lower level library had lost its water seal and was allowing free entry of water to the stairway. As a result of this discovery, the door was replaced and is now watertight. Other problems discovered included mis-wired electrical circuits and malfunctioning mechanical and plumbing equipment.

PRIME also worked with the assessment team and OSU to develop the format of the date collection forms to maximize the usefulness of the collection process and data distribution.

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PRIME reviewed as-built drawings and analyzed the existing structural elements for available live load carrying capacity and compared the result with the stress from the 9 kips of loaded forklift live load loading.

PRIME prepared a report that summarized load-rating analysis for the existing floor and loading dock, study findings, design recommendations, and estimated cost.

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