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Construction Manager
Marine Company 9 Firehouse
LiRo is the construction manager for this new firehouse to be built on an existing pier originally owned by the U.S. Navy. The new 9,000-s.f. steel frame, metal curtainwall and masonry building does not require foundation construction. The building's layout considers the FDNY's need to divide their facility into living and work areas. With water views that frame the nearby Verrazano Bridge, glazing was strategically placed to maximize views while providing privacy in living quarters. Taking advantage of the site's orientation to add to its energy efficiency, the designer incorporated solar thermal collectors, solar tube skylights and a sizable green roof as part of the building design. The supplemental hot water and HVAC pumps will be powered by the solar panels. Marine work will include the construction of a 40'x40' landing barge, a 120'x10' float, a 1,100-l.f. coated steel wave fence surrounding the pier, and pier modifications.
Although BIM and LEED were not an original requirement of the project, the FDNY, working with the architect and LiRo, have incorporated these components into the building. We are using a BIM model for coordination during the project and for final record documents. LiRo is performing complete modeling of the project including all the building systems, performing complete clash detection and 4D construction sequencing.