Challenge: Peak was challenged with a considerable plan and spec tenant improvement inside a building previously constructed by Peak while the client remained fully operational. Further challenges included a ceiling elevation transition and coordinating additional, extensive electrical work that was not in the original plans for items such as A/V, low voltage, network cabling, wireless access points, door controller/card reader access, bells and clocks that required special programming, and occupancy sensor lights.
Solution: To facilitate the build-out while the client remained operational, Peak and the project team coordinated closely with the client’s safety team ensuring all construction activities remained protected and secure. Additionally, the team created a construction schedule, including weekend and evening work, that would be minimally invasive to employees, especially in high traffic areas. The ceiling transition challenge arose when the project team removed a wall between the client’s existing café and training rooms,12’-8” A.F.F., and the breakroom, 15’-0” A.F.F. After confirming with the structural engineer, the Peak team resolved the issue by implementing Armstrong’s “F” Molding transition system. Peak and the project team also worked hand-in-hand with the client’s IT, security and furniture teams/vendors to successfully integrate the additional electrical features. The final challenge incurred involved working meticulously with the client’s architect and MEP consultants to identify missing information. To mitigate delays, the Peak team prioritized timely reviews of submittals, fast RFI responses and successfully maintained coordination momentum to keep the project on-track.
