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Project Management

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Project Commissioning At D’Huy Engineering Inc. we guide the designers, contractors and testing professionals to understand that commissioning is not an event but rather a process. This integrated process, directed by DEI, delivers to the client a project that performs reliably and efficiently. D’Huy Engineering’s knowledge of building systems, experience as facility engineers and forensic engineering expertise pro- vides us with a unique combination of skills particularly suited to ensure that the building or system performs in accordance with the design intent and the Owner’s operational needs.

Resident Project Engineering Services (RPE) DEI’s Resident Project Engineering involves comprehensive over- sight of pre-design, design, construction and project close-out. Our management philosophy is to staff each project with a team that embraces the integrated design team approach. The same team that starts the project implements it, therefore providing continuity, efficiency and accountability for all phases of the project. In the construction phase we staff each project with one or more of our highly skilled project managers on the construction site full-time to document and facilitate all job site activities.

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Founded in 1976, D’Huy Engineering, Inc. offers a unique combination of professional services from planning and design through construction and project turnover.

Construction Claims Analysis D’Huy Engineering’s extensive experience and success in evalu- ating and analyzing construction claims is based on a reputation for integrity and sound documentation. Such evaluations are highlighted by our commitment to assess the details accurately and fairly in areas such as: project schedule analysis, expert tes- timony, surety claims, coordination of work, construction claims, quality of materials and scope of work. LEED Commissioning & Consulting D’Huy Engineering is a member of USGBC, has LEED registered professionals on staff and a complement of professionals that have the expertise to provide an integrated design process and project delivery. The unique skills provided by DEI’s design, management, value engineering and cost estimating divisions offer a total solution to imple-

Web-based Project Management D’Huy Engineering implements collaborative web-based project management for many of its projects during the design and construction process. The system allows design consultants and the Owner to collaborate on-line during the design process, exchange information, discuss topics

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and create actions lists. Similarly during construction, our project managers collaborate with contractors during construction to process shop drawings, respond to questions and improve the efficiency of construction.

and has a long and successful track record of completing projects on schedule and within the budget constraints of our clients.

menting a more efficient, reliable and functional project based on the client’s budget.

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D’Huy Engineering Inc’s team of professional staff has a client driven approach that provides and implements the best solution possible for every project. The team’s superior technical expertise and decades of practical experience provides a unique combination of personnel that are trained to manage and guide the preliminary conceptual planning, schematic design, budget preparation, final design and construction of projects. DEI’s attention to detail provides owners with a system based value engineering approach that delivers value to the project. The attention to detail and focus on documentation results in reduced liability and the clear concise and complete bidding documents translates into project savings beginning with the competitive bidding process.

Project Planning and Budget Preparation Project planning is as much a process of guiding, educating and forceful persuasion as it is utilizing our leadership skill, knowledge, expertise, and persistence. Our senior level staff has the passion and knowledge to provide the leadership necessary in planning a project.

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D’Huy Engineering Inc. has a philosophy of “planning the work and working the plan”. We know that beginning with the end in mind we can ensure that the Owner’s criteria will be met. The proper planning of any project begins with the preparation of milestone

and critical path methodology scheduling, detailed systems budgets, ongoing value engineering and constructability reviews. It is with the diligent management of these tools from our qualified staff that ensures the success of projects of any size.

Design & Value Engineering Our professionals and certified Value Specialists recognize that value engineering is project specific and in its purest form is the ability to provide strategies, designs or solutions that provide a better product, system or solution for the same or less cost. With this as the basis for our

value engineering we provide opportunities for savings that result in an improved project without changing the building’s function and design and based on the client’s budget.

The integration of experienced field personnel, the involvement of design personnel in the construction phase and the technical expertise of the senior level staff is instrumental in the successful construction phase management. The entire Project Management process is based on keeping the client informed and in control at all times, which is supported by our web-based management software.

D’Huy Engineering, Inc. has provided single source project delivery including planning, pre-design, design and construction phase services for numer- ous projects. This is accomplished by an integrated design team that is specifically selected for the project and its goals. The team is put together under DEI’s leadership and control with the specific goal to achieve project success for our client.

The single source integrated team provides for a more comprehensive, efficient execution of the plan and a higher quality product providing direct value to our client. The seamless integration of multiple disciplines along with communication and account- ability results in a total project solution where the client deals with one project manager and receives a turnkey project delivered on time and on budget.

Contract Preparation & Bidding Oversight D’Huy Engineering Inc. employs experts in virtually every project discipline. Our Certified Document Technologists (CSI) are knowledge- able regarding all facets of AIA, CSI and EJCDC contracts. Contracts are individually tailored to the needs and features of each project, and the selected methodology. Integration of bidding requirements and oversight ensures that the most qualified consultants and contractors are obtained to undertake the project at the lowest cost.

Forensic Engineering (continued)

At D’Huy Engineering, Inc., licensed engineers with advanced educational degrees and decades of practical experience provide clients with superior technical expertise and innovative solutions to complex problems. The capabilities of our experienced and talented design staff is further enhanced by the expertise available from DEI’s forensic, project management and facilities personnel.

Educational & Public Facilities D’Huy Engineering, Inc. has established a strong reputation for providing practical, innovative and economical structural design solutions for both Educational and Public Facilities. Our design service experience in this arena is further enhanced by the insight

Building Envelope Investigation D’Huy Engineering, Inc. has conducted investigations on a variety of building facades, including brick and block masonry, concrete, tile and stone, stucco systems, exterior insulation and finish systems (both field applied and panelized systems) and window wall systems. Our typical scope of services for these investigations include performing field surveys to document details of construc- tion, assessing component deterioration, documenting and evaluating existing building envelope conditions, assessing

Component Systems Investigation As an extension of our building structure investigation work, D’Huy Engineering, Inc. performs investigations relating to design and performance deficiencies of individual building components and materials. Our component investigations have included determining the causes of steel deck buckling, cast stone coping failures, metal

wall panel delaminations, panelized EFIS system joint failures, the collapse of steel framed scaffolding and many other building component material deficiencies and failures. Such investigations have also included assessing structural adequacy and performance characteristics of various structural compo- nents and materials.

provided through in house facilities engi- neering staff, which ensures that our struc- tural designs are well coordinated with the Client’s schedule and budget.

building structure systems and facade components, material testing and providing recommenda-

tions and designs for implementing retrofit solutions.

Brownstone & Historic Structure Renovations Since 1994 D’Huy Engineering, Inc. has successfully completed over 100 brownstone renovation projects in the New York City metro area, with a majority of them falling within the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s (LPC) control. We find that the

Slab on Grade and Pavement Investigation Assessing concrete slabs on grade is a complex task because performance is impacted by many factors such as subsurface soil conditions, subsurface moisture, concrete mix design, slab thickness, control joint

Design and Construction Claims Investigation D’Huy Engineering’s extensive experience and success in evalu- ating and analyzing design and construction claims is based on our attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of the design and construction process. Such investigations typically involve a study of one or more of the following issues: complete- ness and accuracy of design drawings, adequacy of shop draw- ings and timing of the shop drawing review process, design and construction phase schedule assessments, drawing coordination problems, change order reviews, causes of delays and building layout discrepancies.

uniqueness of each structure and the challenges of each renova- tion, whether large or small, make this type of work both enjoyable and rewarding. DEI works closely with the owner, architect and often the contractor to develop project requirements for specific design aspects and determine material selection for structural components.

Our design and analysis efforts incorporate the aspects of ingenuity, constructability and economy to deliver to our clients practical creative structural design solutions. DEI maintains a design philosophy which recognizes the need to combine the advantages of rapidly evolving computer technology with the traditional attributes of engineering judgment and experience. Our engineering design capabilities extend from new building construction to the renovation and restoration of existing and historic structures, and include design of foundation and retaining wall systems and specialty structures. Many clients have come to us by “word of mouth”, and our long list of repeat clientele is a testament to the quality of the product we produce.

spacing, reinforcing, curing methods and air temperature and humidity conditions both during installation and subsequent building use. With more than three decades of design and investigation experience involving concrete slabs on grade and exterior concrete paving, our forensic team investi-

gates problems such as cracking, heaving, settlement, shrinkage, curling, levelness and flatness, and the effects of fire on concrete slab integrity.

Structural Design & Analysis (continued)

In 1979, D’Huy Engineering, Inc. (DEI) performed a structural investigation of Yankee Stadium. Since that time, the firm has developed a highly respected reputation in the field of forensic engineering. DEI’s forensic engineering experience ranges from the full investigation of large scale collapses to performance evaluations of specific structural components and building facades. DEI’s uniquely trained experts provide a detailed, innovative and common sense approach to investigation and retrofit design.

Building Structure Investigation & Analysis A majority of D’Huy Engineering, Inc.’s forensic work involves investigating and resolving problems associated with building structures. Proper documentation of existing conditions combined with the understanding of how various structures and individual structural components perform are critical in determining the nature and cause of building problems as well as developing appropriate and cost effective solutions. DEI combines uniquely trained experts, decades of forensic engineering experience and state of the art technology to provide a detailed, innovative and common sense approach to building structure investigation and retrofit design. Our investigations have included issues associated with building movement and cracking, vibrations, settlement, structural stability and other building problems. In addition, we recognize that these types of projects are under- taken on buildings that typically must remain in use. It is always our goal to work with the owner to ensure that our investigations and retrofit solutions can be effectively accomplished while limiting, to the greatest extent pos- sible, inconveniences to ongoing operations.

Restoration & Re-use of Existing Facilities An extension of D’Huy Engineering, Inc.’s brownstone renovation work includes providing design services to restore and rehabilitate existing structures for re-use. Typically these projects involve a change in occupancy or use of a current facility, which often requires re-evaluation

Foundation Systems, Retaining Walls & Sea Wall Structures

D’Huy Engineering, Inc. is experienced in the analysis and design of projects involving earth and water retaining systems, foundations and sea wall structures. Environmental and Civil Engineering firms as well as the Military sector rely on DEI for the design and devel- opment of retaining wall solutions. Our retaining wall

of floor capacities. Revitalizing existing structures to create an updated more usable space that benefits the communi- ty where it is located is a very rewarding aspect of this work.

projects range from soldier pile sheeting and shoring design for contractors in rural and urban areas to concrete and steel seawall structures for the Navy along the

Accommodating varying floor heights, preserving the exterior facade, and integrating new construction with the existing structure are a few of the design challenges associated with these projects.

Atlantic Coastline. As dictated by specific project criteria, we have also provided our clients with foundation solutions using deep foundation systems consisting of wood timbers piles, steel mini-pile systems, and precast concrete piles in both land and water applications.

Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Office Facilities D’Huy Engineering, Inc. performs structural design for a variety of commercial, office, retail and industrial buildings. These projects can vary significantly in both structural requirements and overall project scope, encompassing additions, renovations and new construction. A significant aspect of these projects is determining the owner’s priorities relating to cost, schedule, use and life expectancy. Since the structural systems utilized for these projects are dependent on structure type and architectural requirements, clients are appreciative of our experience in determining the most appropriate structural system, the

Specialty Structures D’Huy Engineering Inc.’s unique combination of design and forensic investigation experience has provided our design team with the engineering technical skills to undertake projects that are of a non-conventional nature.

Our emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and innovative yet practical approach to problem solving has garnered DEI a national reputation in forensic engineering. As part of our Forensic Engineering Service, DEI provides detail analyses, in depth field surveys, expert reports, litigation support and expert testimony, as necessary. Our commitment to integrity is the basis for all of our forensic engineering efforts, and we believe this emphasis has been the catalyst for DEI’s remarkable history of success in this area of practice.

most cost effective structural materials, and the most buildable structural design.

Facilities Engineering (continued)

Feasibility Studies/Master Planning D’Huy Engineering has extensive experience in preparing Feasibility Studies and Master Plans. What differentiates D’Huy’s approach is their commitment to develop studies and plans which begin with the end in mind and which are realistic and achievable from both a construction and budget perspective. D’Huy’s attention to detail, facilities engineering and project management experience have allowed our

Construction Oversight D’Huy Engineering, Inc. has provided expert construction oversight on projects of all sizes. The level of oversight needed is tailored to the individual project scope and owner budget. On smaller capital projects and building upgrades we can provide intermittent or scheduled site inspections to insure that all aspects of the project are properly addressed and on larger projects we will provide comprehensive oversight of construction activities from ground breaking through project close-out. This is referred to as Resident Project Engineering. Athletic and Recreational Fields & Facilities D’Huy Engineering has become a leader in the planning and project management for the installation of natural/artificial turf athletic and recreational fields. One of the keys of D’Huy’s planning is the flexibility of the design so as to accommodate various multipurpose

D’Huy Engineering Inc. provides comprehensive Facilities Engineering services for projects ranging from small repairs to multi-million dollar projects. DEI’s team approach is dedicated to providing the highest level of engineering quality and service with a focus on long-term relationships. The firm’s extensive experience, sound engineering judgment, emphasis on quality, innovation, knowledge of construction techniques, and concern for optimizing expenditures, provide owners with unparalleled professional representation for all their facility needs. Retainer Services At D’Huy we understand the need to have facility professionals “on call” to complete tasks or provide advice when needed. The retainer services offer facility owners immediate access to our staff and resources. The retainer service provides efficient and prompt solutions to facility needs that result in savings and also allow the facilities operations to function more efficiently.

personnel to gar- ner tremendous insights into all aspects of facility construction and operations, this translates to our unique and effective planning solutions.

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) D’Huy’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Services involves prepar- ing a detailed description of physical conditions within each of your buildings. The CIP is typically developed for a 5-10 year period, but remains dynamic to meet a district’s changing needs. Each facil- ity condition is prioritized through a customized logic matrix and assigned an estimated cost by building and category. The CIP is updated annually for completeness, relevance and accuracy. The CIP allows for accurate budgeting and for implementation of facility improvements. The CIP evaluation also provides the techni- cal information to determine the needs for long term renovations, new construction and additions so that the most feasible and cost effective solutions are considered. The CIP provides the basis and alignment for strategic long term capital budgeting, funding and forecasting to manage the educa- tional facilities.

events. Our expertise and services include master planning and feasibility studies, development of construction documents, value engineering, cost analysis and construc- tion oversight. Our experience with indoor and outdoor ath- letic facilities includes gymnasiums, natatori- ums, stadiums, natural turf fields, synthetic turf fields and tracks.

Design & Value Engineering Analysis Our professionals and certified Value Specialists recognize that value engineering is project specific and in its purest form is the ability to provide strategies, designs or solutions that provide a better product, system or solution for the same or less cost. With

Repair & Maintenance Services D’Huy Engineering is able to offer exceptional service to make improvement and repairs to existing facilities. Our extensive experience allows us to quickly diagnose problems and imple- ment a plan of action. D’Huy offers design and management services for emergency repairs, maintenance upgrades and the assembly and implemen- tation of long range maintenance plans.

The retainer service provides the ability to create, update, store and recall facility plans, operation manuals, equipment data and war- ranties and other critical documents into a user friendly format. The retainer service may also be utilized to supplement your staff needs during a personnel transition, emergency, or provide technical personnel support as needed.

this as the basis for our value engineering we provide opportuni- ties for savings that result in an improved project without chang- ing the building’s function and design and based on the client’s budget. We pride ourselves on repeatedly delivering creative and exceptional technical solutions that allow our clients programs and operations to function more efficiently and effectively.

A Tradition of Engineering & Project Management Excellence

Our mission is to be the very best professional services firm helping our clients minimize the risks inherent in the design and construction process. We offer a comprehensive range of services that support our clients during every phase of a project, from planning and design, to bidding, construction start up and operations.

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