Comments on: Campus Construction Update: Feb. 6, 2015

By: Doug Hubley

Doug Hubley — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:41:42 +0000

In reply to Sandra Folcik Levine. Project manager Chris Streifel responds: "The soil structure was identified before construction began via exploratory soil borings and test pits. The analysis of this exploration indicated that ground improvements (aka Geopiers) would be needed in some areas of the project. The contractor responsible for designing and installing the Geopiers is also responsible for the costs associated with the additional GeoConcrete columns that are currently being installed -- the college should not be saddled with any additional associated costs."

By: Sandra Folcik Levine

Sandra Folcik Levine — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:41:50 +0000

Since the site soil and structure was not completely identified BEFORE the project was started, I would wonder why the project started without that being completely known? My second question would be to what extent will all of these construction changes and additions affect the initial cost of the project as proposed to the College? Will any of these costs be born by the firm that did the soil studies or will the College be saddled with it all?

By: Jim Swartchild '62

Jim Swartchild '62 — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:59:34 +0000

Take an aerial with a drone to give better perspective. Thx.

By: Amy Gordon

Amy Gordon — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:13:55 +0000

Really enjoyed seeing and learning about the construction methods and challenges to the project plan during this wintah of 2015. Keep the details coming!