Reconstruction of Pratt Avenue, NY - M&J Engineering P.C.

Client: NYCDDC
Date: 2012
Info: $11 Million

NYCDDC - Reconstruction of Pratt Avenue Area, the Bronx, NY

M&J Engineering is providing construction inspection services for a project that includes installing water mains and combined sewers and constructing a new full depth roadway with sidewalks, curbs, and pedestrian ramps.

Inspection services covered traffic control; supervision of Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT); installation of roadway signs and striping for crosswalks, pavement and stop bars; preparation of "as-built" drawings; temporary resurfacing; catch basins; hydrants; traffic lights; and street lighting.

M&J staff responsibilities include:

Inspecting the installation of combined sewer lines, catch basins, and off-set water main pipes and valves
Inspecting back fill and sub-base preparation
Inspecting 60,000 linear feet of curbs and 500,000 square feet of sidewalks
Performing various tests, such as slump tests and air pressure tests of concrete
Coordinating activities with various agencies, such as NYCDEP, Con Edison, NYCDOT, FDNY and NYPD
Inspecting pavement reconstruction with concrete base and asphalt overlay
Providing routine checking of concrete curing to prevent cracks
Preparing inspectors' daily reports and item quantities for construction cost payments
Preparing progress reports
Coordinating with the contractor and subcontractors

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