Environmental Projects

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport, SC

F&R performed a geotechnical investigation of an area proposed for a new five-level parking deck to match the existing parking structure at Greenville-Spartanburg Airport.  F&R’s subsurface exploration consisted of over 10 borings ranging in depth from 25 to 105 feet below the ground surface.  The depths of the borings were selected to provide adequate information for design of both shallow and deep foundations systems.  Prior to construction, F&R also performed an asbestos and lead-based paint survey of the existing office/toll booth that was scheduled to be demolished to make way for the new parking deck.

 

Children’s Learning Center; Charlotte, NC

F&R performed a geotechnical exploration, as well as a Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment, for the proposed Children’s Learning Center project.  The project involved mapping highly variable rock and soil conditions, and providing deep foundation recommendations for the proposed structure.  In addition, an asbestos survey was performed on an existing building located at the site prior to demolition. F&R’s chemical laboratory performed various analyses on water and soil samples.  F&R’s environmental staff collected and ensured proper transportation of theses samples to the laboratory.  EPA sampling guidelines were strictly adhered to and proper health and safety measures were followed. F&R also provided geotechnical and environmental consulting services.

 

Prettyboy Elementary School; Baltimore, MD

As part of the design team with responsibility for developing mechanical system upgrades and improvements, F&R provided Hazardous Materials Surveys at the school.  Hazardous Materials Surveys included the identification and qualification of asbestos containing materials and lead based paints.  After completion of the survey work, F&R used the collected data to prepare a cost effective abatement design to be incorporated in the construction documents.

 

 

Virginia Community College System

Since 1987, F&R has provided services to the Virginia Community College System through its Annual Geotechnical and Environmental Services Contract.  F&R personnel have worked on over 100 projects encompassing 30 campuses statewide.  F&R recently completed a geotechnical exploration and engineering evaluation for the proposed Advanced Technical Center at the Virginia Beach Campus.  Construction documents are in progress for this project, and F&R is providing ongoing consulting services during preparation of the plans and specifications.  For this contract, F&R provides overall management from our Richmond corporate office.  Specific project orders are coordinated through each appropriate F&R office location throughout the state.

 

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

As part of the design/build team, F&R provided geotechnical engineering, hazardous materials investigations, and third party testing and inspection for a four-story building, and a 200-bed student housing facility on the University of Maryland College Park campus.  F&R’s engineers and inspectors provided testing and monitoring services during the construction phase of the project to assure construction was performed in accordance with project drawings and specifications, as well as local, state and national building codes.  Items F&R provided oversight and inspections for included all earthwork and foundation systems including foundation drainage and waterproofing, stick-built wood framing, Hambro Joist and Ceiling Systems, firestop and fireproofing materials and masonry construction.

 

Department of Mental Health; Statewide, VA

F&R has provided professional consulting, testing and geotechnical and CMT for a variety of projects at DMHMRSAS facilities located throughout Virginia over the past 30 years. With respect to environmental services, F&R has conducted lead-based paint and asbestos sampling on over 20 buildings statewide. F&R has also prepared asbestos abatement drawings for these buildings using our in-house drafting capabilities (on AutoCAD), abatement specification design notes, and abatement cost estimates. During asbestos removal, F&R monitored the contractor performance in executing the work, addressing change orders, and issuing final inspection/clearance documentation upon final completion of work.

 

Wetland Delineation; Quantico Marine Corps Base, VA

F&R performed a wetland delineation for Phase II of the Tank Trail Repairs project at the Quantico Marine Corps Base. Phase II of the Tank Trail Repairs project consisted of widening and realigning approximately 13 miles of partially constructed trails and roads with small sections of proposed trail crossing currently undeveloped wooded land. The on-site inspection portion of the delineation included the identification of dominant vegetation, observations for hydrological indicators, and the evaluation of soil samples for evidence of hydric soils, soil saturation, or other hydrological indications of wetlands. 

 

National World War II Memorial

F&R provided geotechnical exploration, chemical, and environmental services for the National World War II Memorial project.  F&R’s chemical laboratory performed various analyses on water and soil samples, while F&R’s environmental staff collected and ensured proper transportation of the samples to the laboratory.  EPA sampling guidelines was strictly adhered to and proper health and safety measures were followed.  This project faced many unique challenges, which included daily mobilization and demobilization, and interfacing with numerous organizations such as the General Services Administration, National Park Service, and the Secret Service.

 

Mecklenburg County Courthouse; Charlotte, NC

F&R provided preliminary geotechnical exploration, as well as limited chemical and environmental services for the proposed New Mecklenburg County Courthouse project. This project provided many unique challenges, which included night drilling, mobilization and demobilization adjacent to an existing structure (parking deck), variable rock conditions, and coordination with county and city government agencies. F&R’s chemical laboratory performed various analyses on water and soil samples. F&R’s environmental staff collected and ensured proper transportation of theses samples to the laboratory. EPA sampling guidelines was strictly adhered to and proper health and safety measures were followed. F&R continues to work on this project, providing geotechnical and environmental consulting.

 

Dominion VA Power Annual Environmental Contract; VA & Northern NC

F&R has an ongoing contract with Dominion Virginia Power to perform asbestos project monitoring in multiple substations across Virginia and northern North Carolina. In the substation buildings, the asbestos abatement contractor performs abatement activities involving the removal of transite panels above the electrical systems. The panels are broken into manageable pieces for removal utilizing a hammer, chisel and a HEPA vacuum cleaner. While this work is being performed, the asbestos abatement contractor uses spray bottles to wet the material and each of the buildings is under a negative pressure enclosure. F&R then conducts a visual inspection of each area. The asbestos abatement contractor then encapsulates each enclosure. After appropriate drying time, F&R performs aggressive PCM final clearance sampling.

 

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