BOCA Group’s project management team led the modernization from start to finish, beginning with site visits, traffic simulations, and the contractor bidding process all the way to construction administration services and final testing at the end of the project. BOCA Group also worked side-by-side with the contractor to determine the root causes of the high number of service calls and provide resolutions to each.
In an almost completely occupied building, full traffic management is imperative. By conducting various traffic studies and simulations, BOCA Group was able to determine and take the maximum number of cars out of service at one time thus speeding up the project and keeping tenants happy at the same time. This allowed for multiple crews to strategically work on several banks and cars at the same time during the majority of the project, accelerating the project while minimizing interruptions to tenants. As an ENERGY STAR rated and LEED GOLD-certified building, it was incredibly important to the client for the modernization to maintain these qualifications. In partnership with the contractor, BOCA Group was able to make sure that the upgrades fell in line with specific requirements and secured significant, yearly energy rebates on the modernized elevators.
As previously stated, the building was sold mid-project. In order to make this as smooth a transition as possible, BOCA Group was able to step in and communicate with both parties to ensure that both clients sets of needs were met.