MTA construction work may require demolition of walls, floor slabs, and foundations.
The Second Avenue Subway project has affected many properties along its path, and a number of owners have had to make permanent alterations to their building systems as a result. Even with the first phase of the new subway line planning to open in December 2016, the MTA is still notifying properties about changes in its plans for ongoing construction due to unforeseen conditions.
The impact that the construction work will have on your building will depend on many factors, such as the age of your building, its design, and the type of construction work being undertaken by the MTA.
In RAND's latest Ask the Engineer column, we discuss the issues involved with the city's massive project and how to prepare and ensure your building is properly protected from the heavy construction and demolition planned, including:
- Access agreement
- Structural evaluation
- Monitoring techniques
- Abatement and demolition
- Load transfer
- Deep foundations
- Utility shutdowns
- Noise and dust protection
- Inspections and warranties
- Blasting and boring
For more, read the full article and send us your questions or comments at info@nullrandpc.com, or call us at 212-675-8844.
Diane Reid is a Senior Project Manager at RAND.
