Construction in New York City is characterized by the difficulties of building in a dense urban environment. Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer (RJDCE) specializes in solving the technical and risk management challenges of construction on urban sites surrounded by existing buildings and underground infrastructure. RJDCE calls this integrated suite of service – which is not offered by most traditional structural and geotechnical engineering firms – ‘site-structural engineering’. RJDCE contributes project experience in the New York City area and knowledge of local codes and construction practices. RJDCE’s specialty services for the New York City market include:
- Foundation Engineering: RJDCE can perform t
ype - Construction Impact Assessment: Local regulations, as well as transit agency and utility policies, impose strict requirements for protecting adjacent structures. RJDCE can assess potential construction impacts on adjacent properties, develop provide monitoring plans, perform pre-construction surveys, and help stakeholders manage risk. Read More.
- Excavation Support: RJDCE can provide analysis and detailed design of a variety of excavation support systems with consideration of impacts on adjacent buildings, utilities
and other infrastructure. Read More. - Underpinning: The New York City Department of Buildings mandates that underpinning required for a project
be shown on construction documents. RJDCE can provide rigorous analysis and design, as well as construction documents for underpinning systems, including site-specific analysis of building load and provisions for lateral support.
Read More. - Forensic Engineering: RJDCE presents experience evaluating a variety of construction-related claims in the region, including underpinning and excavations support failures and third-party construction damage claims. Read More.
- Abutter Services: RJDCE assists owners and occupants of buildings potentially impacted by adjacent construction manage their risks.
Read More. - Structural Alterations: In New York City, even minor structural alterations often require engineering analysis and design. RJDCE is well suited to take on small projects like these.
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Learn more: Site-Structural Engineering for the Urban Environment.
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Example Projects:
Mixed-Use Development, Rahway, New Jersey.
Provided subject matter consulting to a specialty engineer for preparation of excavation support and underpinning plans in connection with a mixed-use, transit-oriented development.
Build-It-Back Program, Brooklyn, New York.
Structural and foundation engineering consulting for an architect in connection with program rehabilitating residential buildings damaged during Superstorm Sandy. Provided pre-proposal consulting, staff training and type studies for foundation and structural systems.
Demolition Damage Claim Support, New York, New York.
Consultant to owner of commercial building damaged during adjacent demolition and construction. Advised owner’s attorney and program manager on structural and construction risk aspects of remedial work, including review of proposed repair work and observation of exploratory work.