Rockford Register Star Press Room Addition

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Rockford Register Star Press Room Addition

Making headlines with an innovative press room addition.

PROJECT TYPE

Addition and Facade Updates

LOCATION

Rockford, Illinois

PROJECT NEED

Construction of a press room connected to the current newspaper building

BUILDING SIZE

24,560 square feet

WHAT WE DID

Completed project with deep foundations
Provided on-site engineering solutions to resolve utility conflicts and other underground utility issues
Completed utility connections at night to avoid service interruptions
Completed the construction of a cast-in-place press table and related systems in addition to the building shell construction
Evaluated costs for various heating, air conditioning, ventilation and building envelope systems for the client
Dewatered the entire site, lowering water table 17 to 34 inches to allow dry working conditions, so the 60-inch diameter sanitary sewer could be relocated.
Implemented pre-construction services by working with project engineers to finalize the design and construction schedule
Responsible for all improvements to the outside of the building
Coordinated the printing press manufacturer’s schedule and delivery schedule

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