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CAMBRIDGEQuarterly Newsletter: VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3

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There are many reasons why an owner would need a design-build company to come out and evaluate a facility. Sometimes it is for a building’s standard wear and tear or structural issues but other times there are natural disasters that occur and need immediate action in order for the owner to have their facility back in working order.

In this featured project, a tornado took out the southwest corner of transfer station inGeorgia and uplifted part of the roof and wall sheeting; the facility was in need of major repairs. Cambridge was contacted and quickly got to work so the owner could resume their daily operations.

The repairs to this transfer station included replacing missing or damaged roof purlins, wall girts, all roof and sidewall sheeting, and some building columns on the metal building. Electrical repairs and replacement of part of the ceiling mounted fire suppression were also necessary. While making the repairs, 36 interior light fixtures were upgraded to LED.

If you think your facility is in need of any repairs or have been affected by the hurricanes on the east coast of the United States this year, reach out to Cambridge. We are ready to work with you to get your facility ready for your daily operations.

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DESIGN-BUILD CORNER - TRANSFER STATION REPAIRINDUSTRY ARTICLE

When it comes to facility repairs, it seems like they always take a back seat to other business requirements that require funding. The reason being is that companies have a limited amount of working funds to spend and projects that usually take priority are ones that generate new revenue. Projects to fix or repair an existing facility are usually considered a business expense and not capital (from an accounting perspective) and, therefore, may have a negative connotation within the business itself. So how do you determine when it is a major or minor repair on a facility or when do you need outside help?

Common Points of ConcernAs a whole, the waste industry is very rough on their buildings. Transfer stations, recycling facilities, container repair shops and solidification facilities all have varying types of wear and tear. Facilities that require material to be tipped onto the floor (whether it be MSW or recyclables) and then moved around with loaders takes a large toll on the structural integrity of your floor. This is especially true if it is not designed correctly to allow for the abuse it is going to take. Container repair shops require a floor designed for dropping containers and moving them around. Solidification facilities require liquid materials to be combined with various mixing agents and excavators working the material to remove it from the pit. All of these facilities must have structural concrete components and metal buildings that are specifically designed for the application in use or you will have major repairs quickly. Another point of concern on these buildings (or an area that I have seen damaged frequently) is overhead garage doors. Whether it is the side framing or the overhead door itself, many overhead door companies are not familiar with the operations of these facilities and do not design them to be avoided by the different skill level of drivers entering the facility. Remember, not everyone entering these facilities owns a CDL; there are several third-party vendors that enter solid waste facilities. These common points of concern should be taken into consideration when designing a facility to allow it to operate without requiring major maintenance every few months. But how do you know when repairs are absolutely required at your facility? Keep reading to find out a few hot buttons for when your facility needs to be assessed or repaired.

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DETERMINING WHEN YOU NEED MINOR OR SIGNIFICANT REPAIRS TO YOUR FACILITYAt what point do you need to engage outside help for facility repairs on anything from concrete structures to metal structures and the litany of problems that can occur?Jeff Eriks

This article appeared in the August 2018 edition of Waste Advantage Magazine

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Δ New & Expanded Transfer Stations

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Δ New & Expanded Hauling Companies & Repair Shops

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Δ Solidification Facilities

Δ Leachate Collection Systems

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involvement are reduced except for Owner directed changes in the Scope of Work. Adversarial relationships between architects and contractors in the DBB traditional delivery approach no longer directly affect the owner and internal resolution of disagreements contribute to the success of the project delivery.

Faster Completion – In the traditional DBB approach, the Owner must attend time consuming meetings with the architect, engineers and consultants before the contractor is even selected. Interactions between the parties are better coordinated, which saves time and money.

Quality Control – The DB method of project delivery helps to remove

ambiguity that may arise in material and construction specifications. The architect, engineers and builder are on the same team to keep the focus on identifying value from the Owner’s point of view. The Owner can establish performance specifications for building areas and the design-builder is required to deliver a building that meets those requirements. The design-build approach combines three principal functions: Design and engineering, technical specifications and field management.

Reduced Litigation Claims – The Design-Build team assumes much more liability for the Work but can also reduce litigation claims and close the Warranty gaps found in the traditional DBB approach.

Decreased Administrative Burden – The Owner has fewer contracts to negotiate with multiple RFP’s and contracts. The Design-Build approach compresses the process into fewer meetings allowing the Owner time to manage other aspects of the project such as financing and leasing.

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Did you miss the first three installments of the Lean Construction series? Click here to view Part 1. Part 2. and Part 3.

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References1 Womack, James P.; Daniel T. Jones, Daniel Roos (1990), The Machine That Changed The World.

LEAN CONSTRUCTION - REDUCING OWNER’S RISKSby Jerry Atwood, AIA

The practice of lean construction has evolved from the principles of lean manufacturing, derived from the automotive industry in the 1980’s. The proven philosophy removes everything which does not add value in the manufacturing process.1 While lean construction improves the manufacturing and construction workflow in the construction phase, the Owner is still faced with unknown risks in the preconstruction phase. To make matters worse, most commercial buildings are prototypes or one-of-a-kind and many architects pride themselves on designing buildings that have never been seen before thus creating more risk.

In the preconstruction phase, the Owner faces the daunting task of making the right design partner selections and then contracting with a long list of individual consultants such as architects, civil engineers, geotechnical engineer, interior designer, kitchen consultant, operating equipment, security, Telco/Data systems, Audio Visual and furniture procurement. Traditionally the general contractor assumes responsibility for only about 75% of Direct Costs leaving the Owner to make the right selection and contract with the other 25% of Indirect Costs. See Figure 1.

The Cambridge Design-Build (DB) approach can reduce many of the preconstruction phase risks with these advantages:

Single Source – The Owner can leverage his time because of the simplicity of a single contract and accountability that purchases a complete package of design, engineering, procurement,

construction and occupancy. The Owner no longer needs to act as an intermediary between the contractor and consultants. The Design-Builder brings the team together developing

relationships early during the design phase to help ensure the stage is set for a successful construction phase.

Budget management – Establishing a complete budget with both direct costs and indirect costs helps to keep the project within a realistic budget and

removes surprises when the bids opened in a Design Bid Build (DBB) approach. Communicating the cost implications during the design

phase ensures the projects costs are defined, controlled and known. Cambridge has a proven track record of establishing budgets

during preconstruction and completing the difficult task of bringing the project in below the approved budget.

Enhanced communication – During the Scoping and Design phases the focus stays on owner “value”

with the benefits a design professional and a construction expert working together at

the same time to discover and work out potential problems before construction

starts. The potential for disputes and change orders during

the construction phase requiring owner

Figure 1 - Traditional Direct & Indirect Costs

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