Past Performance - Building Construction, Renovation, and Repair

Project Description

This project consisted of the modifications to the park’s historic visitor center in preparation for the installation of new interpretive exhibits. The historic building is approximately 1,610 square feet constructed of brick with a clay tile roof. The foundation is slab on grade, housing the visitor center exhibits, bookstore, information desk and administrative offices. The building constructed in 1958 and has had minor alterations since it was originally constructed. The portion of the building that was renovated was approximately 850 square feet. The design efforts required WPC to work with the exhibit subcontractor to ensure that upgrades to the visitor center would meet the electrical and space requirements to the new exhibits.  WPC subcontracted with GLHN Architects & Engineers, Inc. as our subcontracted AE firm to provide the design and engineering for the new space, working closely with the client to ensure that current deficiencies in workspace and design were fixed during the renovations.

Scope of Work

• Design and engineering of all additions and modifications in coordination with the interpretive exhibit contractor.
• Demolition of existing walls, exhibit cases, shelves, benches, etc. that were not going to be salvaged for the new work.
• Constructing new walls and filling in door openings for two interior doors to match existing interior walls.
• Replace existing carpeting in expanded exhibit area and replace existing cove base in exhibit area and hallway to match existing.
• Replace thresholds and adjusted existing entry door sweeps for accessible threshold, and painted the existing interior walls of the exhibit area and hallways.
• HVAC upgrades included extending the existing HVAC supply ducts in the existing video seating area to fit in a new wall, rebalanced the HVAC system, and installing  a large commercial fan.
• Upgraded electrical included the installation of new wiring and conduit for lighting and power circuits to support new exhibits from existing main electrical panel.
• Adjustment of existing light fixtures and receptacles in exhibit area for new exhibits, addition of circuits for new lighting, electrical panel upgrades, as required, for new electrical work, and new lighting.

Project Challenges

• Design-Build.
• Historic building.
• Managed multiple suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Effectively managed on-site personnel meeting high quality and safety standards.
• Simultaneous management of multiple phases with multiple disciplines.