Higher Education Projects
University Of Mary Washington
The main focus of this project was the construction of a 19,585sf Physical Fitness Center addition to Goolrick Hall. The project also includes the reconstruction of a critical slope that had failed behind the Hall. F&R provided materials testing services under the provisions of a long-term agreement directly with the college. Testing services included soils testing, concrete testing, reinforced masonry inspection and testing, and inspection of fireproofing and structural steel
Residence Halls; James Madison University
The residence halls are located adjacent to the new “College of Integrated Sciences and Technology (CISAT). CISAT is a new college being developed and constructed and various structures, and will be planned and built during the next seven to ten years. The residence halls were predominantly four-story structures and consisted of steel frame construction with masonry exterior skin. The building were founded on both spread footings and deep foundations (caissons). In addition to the new residence halls, F&R has been associated with other CISAT infrastructure projects such as academic buildings, roadways, earthen berms, etc. F&R has an “open ended” annual contract with James Madison University which allows us to respond quickly and professionally to emergency needs of the university. We have been working with the JMU facilities planning department for more than 20 years.
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.
Swem Library; The College of William & Mary
F&R conducted the subsurface exploration for the original library building in the early 1960’s and for a subsequent addition in the mid 1980’s. Recently, F&R conducted subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering analyses for the latest library expansion, which will be a three-story structure including a basement. The geotechnical analysis required for this project included deep foundations consisting of auger cast-in-place piles and lateral soil pressure evaluations for basement walls. F&R is also providing construction materials testing for the Owner during pile installation and concrete frame construction, as well as structural steel framing inspections. F&R is also currently providing the College of William and Mary with a full-range of environmental and industrial hygiene consulting, testing, and monitoring services. These services have included: indoor air quality and ventilation studies, chemical exposure assessments, asbestos and lead paint testing, abatement specifications, and project monitoring.
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.
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