Tectonic provided project management, construction management and inspection services with our joint venture partner, Gannett-Fleming, on various Grand Central Terminal (GCT) projects over a 5-year period. The team supervised and coordinated the work to meet quality and schedule demands. Met with the owner and the architect regularly to discuss project progress and address owner or architect concerns and then react proactively to resolve the issue before a problem arises. Processed all contractor payment requisitions and monitored program budget. With a full time, safety manager on staff, the team provided the eyes and ears for Metro North to avoid any contractor safety issues to the 24/7 Grand Central Terminal Building. Work also included close coordination with NY State Historic Preservation Office (due to the terminal’s historic landmark status) to ensure all completed work was in compliance with their strict requirements. Projects included:
Grand Central Terminal Train Shed Fire Suppression System: Work encompassed the replacement of the existing fire suppression system in both the upper and lower levels of the train shed between 43rd and 57th Streets. The base contract provides for replacement of the lower-level system with two options to replace the fire suppression system on the upper level.
Grand Central Terminal Escalator Replacements: Work involves phased replacement of all eleven (11) escalators in Grand Central Terminal; Construction of new control rooms; installation of new escalator trusses, controllers, and all necessary appurtenances; Installation of temporary construction barriers to isolate all site work from commuters and MNR employees; Maintenance & Protection on New York City streets; and Installation/restoration of two head houses at the North End Access Spines.
Grand Central Terminal Elevator Replacements & Expansion: Work consisted of replacing existing roped hydraulic elevators with new in-ground hydraulic application, which provides a more reliable product and will better utilize the elevator hoist way space. This work required significant well hole drilling of approximately 50’ deep and 3 feet in.
Carey’s Hole Elevators SE-6 and SE-7: This work features a new two car, 4-stop bore hole type hydraulic elevator bank that serves both as a handicap accessible passenger elevator for the public and MNR employees as well as for light freight transportation. The uppermost landing of the elevator bank is located adjacent to the Vanderbilt Ramp at the 42nd Street entrance, and three additional landings serve the Main Concourse, Dining Concourse and the Lower Platform levels.
