Construction Magazine January 2017 | Page 93

USA deliver the best product in the most effective manner ,” Krider adds .
“ Utilizing cloud-based technology for file sharing increases value by minimizing approval durations and release of procurement . Utilizing design-build methods with the major MEPF and aquatics trades allows for increased coordination and expedited procurement of long-lead materials .”
Overcoming challenges “ The footprint of the new expansion takes up the majority of the 3.5 acre site ,” Krider explains – delivering the project in spite of local limitations is a key challenge for DavisReed , but the company is overcoming this .
“ The west side of the project houses the existing 290 room guestroom tower ; the south side of the site is bounded by the major 4 lane thoroughfare of Pacific Coast Highway . We have been able to utilize part of the public streets at the east and north for trailer parking , pedestrian traffic , product delivery and fire lane access .
“ The site is very tight and requires significant coordination with delivery and offloading of materials . Concrete placement and material deliveries require a wellorchestrated process where trucks are temporarily staged offsite until they are ready to be offloaded .
“ One of the most noteworthy challenges is the work hours are limited to Monday through Friday , 8:00am until 6:00pm ( 5:00pm during winter months where daylight is limited ). This constraint limits our ability to work overtime or make up for time lost due to weather and / or material delays .”
Having leveraged all the assets at its disposal , DavisReed is delivering the Waterfront Beach Resort project in line with its own high standards and with those of the owner . Combining both old and new knowledge from its workforce , and by taking advantage of technological and supply chain innovations , the company is on course to showcase the best of its abilities .
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