Start: November 24, 2015
Complete: February 03, 2016
Scope of Work:
CONTRACTED SCOPE
Demolish interior metal stud and gypsum walls, ceiling panels, doors and existing materials and signage between converting three rooms into 1 open room.
Install new high impact GWB partitions on metal stud framing to construct a new working area, counter, GFCI Wall outlets to conform to customer appliance requirements, washing sinks, new roofing panels, hollow metal frame doors, hanging signage, plumbing to include new hot and cold water supply, 3 compartment sink, ice machine, espresso machine, mop sink and all associated pipes, fitting etc.
Install new exhaust fan, grills and galvanized steel ductwork.
Reconfigure existing fire alarm / mass notification system to accommodate changes to the floor and reflected ceiling plans conforming to UFC, NFPA 71, NFPA 72, UFAS and ADA.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
The project included the demolition of three separate rooms within Naval Hospital Guam. Just the project being located in the Naval Hospital had provided logistical and personnel challenges that will be discussed in the Quality Control and Personnel Management sections. After completing the demolition and rival of debris, IAN constructed new walls compatible with commercial kitchen and restaurant facilities for cleanable surfaces, heavy duty walls to prevent breakage, ADA approved access, architectural lighting, countertop, storage and fixtures to achieve the ambiance of a coffee shop design.
In construction of this project, the Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Architectural Finishes, and civil works were performed to provide a product meeting the customers’ needs. Electrical requirements for restaurants and/or wet environments requires the use of GFCI’s installed within the facility as well as higher amperage and voltage requirements for commercial refrigeration, espresso machines, grinders and other related equipment. The mechanical ventilation and exhaust had to be redesigned to accommodate the new wall and ceiling structure as well to address the higher heat equipment requiring additional cooling capacity. Plumbing had to be provided to accommodate a working kitchen triple sink, mop sink and a hand wash station for employees to accomplish their duties in a safe and healthful manner. The structural work included the erection of new steel frame walls and the installation of gypsum wall board with high impact ratings for commercial use. The architectural finishes included the installation of signage hung from the ceiling, counters and countertops made for service station as well as counters for coffee condiments. As with most coffee shops, ambiance is everything! Special care was taken to ensure that the design and intention were met.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
During the demolition of the interior walls between the three rooms, the work had to be performed during night hours. Demolition would be the scope of work that is most susceptible to noise and dust. IAN Construction worked diligently to prevent or minimize both dust and noise to ensure customer satisfaction, but more importantly, patient health.
QUALITY CONTROL
Quality, as always, is in the forefront right after safety. However, a safe job is a quality job. Quality work is always demanded of our customer and is always what IAN Construction strives to provide. BUT, quality control is a verb and not a noun. Quality is how we perform work in every aspect in terms of safety, product submission and approval, product logistics and delivery timing, construction budget management,
SCHEDULING
The new construction of a coffee shop requires equipment, furniture and appliances that are not normally “over the shelf” and are not always available in Guam. Ordering the equipment and furniture early in the project was very important to make schedule. In addition to materials was the construction schedule. Working within a close proximity to each other, different disciplines had to perform their work after another was done. Any hiccup in scheduling could potentially cause the project completion date to slip which would be detrimental to the projects profitability, customer rating and overall reputation that IAN Corporation has earned through the years.