| Project Name: |
Bucktown - Wicker Park Branch Library |
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| Location: |
1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL |
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| Client |
Public Building Commission of Chicago |
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Richard J. Daley Center, Room 200, Chicago, Illinois |
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| Project Amount: |
$4,400,000.00 |
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| Lead Employees: |
Ruben Avelar |
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| Start / End Dates: |
Start: 4/1/2004, Completed 12/1/2005 |
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Two-story 15,000 S.F. main and 600 S.F. accessory building with a
hydraulic elevator for two stops. The steel superstructure is supported
on concrete foundation walls and spread footings. The roof is flat
metal deck with single membrane roofing except for the metal standing
seam barrel vault roof over the main entrance structure. Exterior walls
are face brick with CMU back up, with aluminum framed windows with
insulated glass. The floors are concrete slab on grade and concrete on
metal decking. The interior ceilings are suspended tile and gypsum
board. The interior walls are gypsum board on metal studs, while the
interior floor finishes include terrazzo, resilient flooring and
carpet.
Ruben Avelar, Project Manager, was the Owner’s Representative,
which services included coordinator for the pre-construction design
phase, coordination of construction phase, site observation, conduct
construction weekly meetings with the owner, architect and general
contractor. Main contact for the utility agencies and city departments
involved with the project. Review and monitor general
contractor’s baseline and updated schedules for contract
compliance. Review and approve monthly payment applications form the
general contractor. Coordinate final project closeout procedures.
Monitor LEED certification rating process.
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