Typical Projects.doc

Typical Projects. Disciplines and related work requirements may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Architectural. Enclosures, shelters, building systems, mobile buildings, chimneys, grout, mortar, concrete, brick, concrete masonry units (CMUs), waterproofing, insulation, caulking and sealants, roofing, gutters, drains, metal decking, joists, siding and exterior surfacing, levelers, docks, ramps, stairs, shelving, windows, doors, painting, finishes, louvers, awnings, shutters, panels, grills, ceilings, acoustical areas, walls, paneling, flooring (conductive and nonconductive), carpeting, tiles, builder’s hardware, signage, metals, woods and plastics, millwork, thermal and moisture protection, fireproofing, equipment systemization layouts, building fixtures and furnishings, and handicap systemization.

(2) Civil. Topographic surveying, grading and earthwork, surface and subsurface storm drainage and drainage control structures, storm water management, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, paving and surfacing for roads, parking areas and sidewalks, parking layout, pavement markings, traffic control and signage, gates and fencing, curbs and gutters, dewatering, landscaping, seeding and sodding, riprap, geotechnical investigations, slope stabilization, foundations, borings, trenching, piles and caissons, spill containment, berms, demolition, wetlands delineation and storm/surface ground water management.

(3) Electrical. Electrical distribution and network balancing, transmission lines, poles (telephone and power), ducts, raceways, conduits, tubing, connectors, wires, cable, cable trays, outlet boxes, cabinets and enclosures, supports, fiber optics cable and equipment, manholes, concrete pads, insulators, lightning arrestors, transformers, capacitors, switches, relays, fuses, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, service entrances, panel boards, circuit breakers, motor control centers, special equipment/systems, targeting systems, resistance heating, starters, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), beacons, batteries, generators, solar systems, receptacles, lighting fixtures, lamps, ballasts, equipment connections, special outlets, disconnect switches, splices, terminations, control systems, security systems, IDS, utilities monitoring and control systems (UMCS), and similar micro processor environmental control systems, audio and visual communication systems, telephone systems, instrumentation systems, and fire detection and alarm systems.

(4) Mechanical. Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and components, chillers, refrigerants, cooling towers, air handling equipment, energy conservation, heat transfer surfaces, furnaces, air distribution, valves, pumps and associated piping and ducts, conveying systems, elevators, hoists and cranes, lifts, boilers, material handling systems, dryers, steam lines, transient tubes, shredders, plumbing fixtures, special equipment/systems, , storage tanks for fuel, gas, water, and sewage, piping systems, fire suppression (water, chemical, and gas), compressed air production and distribution systems, exhaust systems, steam systems, pipe insulation, and plumbing systems involving water, solids, and hazardous waste.

(5) Safety. Life safety, fire protection systems, industrial hygiene, inflammatory gases, medical safety and hygiene, asbestos and/or lead based paint evaluation and removal/encapsulation, failure mode and effective analyses (FMEA), Occupational Safety and Hazards Act (OSHA) and American Disability Act (ADA) evaluations.

(6) Structural. Structural design and analysis of building systems and ancillary structures (concrete, masonry, steel, etc.), foundations, underwater structures, reinforced concrete, equipment mounting, shock isolation reinforced masonry, wood, steel joists, steel decks, structural steel frame systems, steel bracing, seismic design and evaluations, steel connections, non-building structures, welding procedures, detailing of structural components and hardened (protective) structures. Non-building structures such as elevated tanks, vertical tanks on ground, horizontal tanks, retaining walls and buried structures. Anchorage and support of mechanical and electrical equipment. Applications of industry building codes and standards.

(7) Systems. Quality control, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals and procedures both preventative and breakdown, training, human factors engineering, upgrade assessments, equipment inventories and O&M documentation to obtain support, energy system surveys, O&M training efforts to support the MRR, System/equipment and life safety repair and maintenance efforts for existing systems/equipment, logistical support, accreditation surveys.

(8) Other Requirements. Demolition and/or temporary removal and reinstallation of supporting elements in the project related areas may be required. Surveys and assessments of systems/equipment may be required prior to MRR action. On-site inspection and acceptance services may be required. Ancillary work necessary to support the MRR action project or to restore the work area to the condition prior to the MRR action project may be included.