87 Union - New Haven, CT

Scope of Work

The 87 Union street project, New Haven, CT was a 90,000 square foot Podium style construction with a complex suspended slab design, integral swimming pool with multiple concrete ramps, stairs and other outdoor architectural features. The project presented multiple challenges including a net zero real estate site which had the crews build the last phase of work from previously constructed space. The projects tight schedule and phasing plan worked through the winter and summer months and presented some of New England’s toughest challenges for concrete protection.

Project Details

• 8,700 cubic yards of concrete and 820,000 pounds of reinforcement were used in the construction of the building.
• 176 interior concrete columns and nearly 2600 linear feet of exterior foundation walls supported the podium slab with 35,000 square feet of slab on grade for the parking space.
• The crew was made of over 40 carpenters, masons, iron workers, and laborers.

Project Team

• Developer: ADAMAMERICA R I / EPIMONI
• Architect: NILES BOLTON ASSOCIATES INC.
• Engineer: ALLIANCE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, INC.
• Construction Manager: WHITING AND TURNER CO.