World Headquarters Construction, NY
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company provided construction testing, special inspection, and laboratory services for a 1.6-million-square-foot headquarters development in New York.
Key Information
Project Name: World Headquarters Construction
Client: Confidential
Location: New York
Project Size: 1.6 million square feet
Services Provided: Construction Materials Testing, Laboratory Testing, Building Code Special Inspections
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The Challenge
Coordinating a Large Multi-Building Development
The project involved the construction of a 1.6-million-square-foot development, including:
- Three multi-story apartment buildings
- One vehicle maintenance building
- One office-service building
- One four-level parking garage
Together, these structures created a complex development requiring oversight across a wide range of construction activities over a two-year period.
The owner selected Advance Testing as one of only a few outside consultants involved in the project, reflecting the need for dependable technical expertise throughout construction.
The Solution
Full-Time On-Site Technical Support
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company maintained a dedicated on-site presence for the duration of construction, with a team of up to ten professionals.
The scope included verification of site conditions, structural systems, construction materials, and fireproofing installation. Services included:
Soil compaction and moisture density testing
Bearing capacity testing
Asphalt field testing and inspection
Reinforcing steel inspection
Concrete testing and inspection
Masonry and grout testing
Structural steel, bolting, and weld inspection and testing
Fireproofing installation inspection
Laboratory testing and analysis
Building Code Special Inspections
The laboratory program included more than 16,000 concrete cylinder strength tests, supporting the extensive testing requirements associated with the development.
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company maintained a dedicated on-site presence for the duration of construction, with a team of up to ten professionals.
The scope included verification of site conditions, structural systems, construction materials, and fireproofing installation. Services included:
Soil compaction and moisture density testing
Bearing capacity testing
Asphalt field testing and inspection
Reinforcing steel inspection
Concrete testing and inspection
Masonry and grout testing
Structural steel, bolting, and weld inspection and testing
Fireproofing installation inspection
Laboratory testing and analysis
Building Code Special Inspections
The laboratory program included more than 16,000 concrete cylinder strength tests, supporting the extensive testing requirements associated with the development.
The Results
Delivering Consistent Quality Verification
Advance Testing’s long-term presence provided the owner with continuous access to specialized testing and inspection expertise throughout construction.
The project demonstrates Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company’s ability to support large-scale, multi-building developments requiring significant technical resources and coordinated field and laboratory capabilities.
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