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Overview
Project References
The project consisted of extensive interior and exterior renovation work and a
Owner
new addition. A major scope aspect included the installation of new building
Christopher Bizzacco
systems: mechanical, electrical and plumbing and an updated security system
Edward W. Brooke Charter School
and new life safety systems. A significant part of the renovation included
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numerous interior reconfigurations to maximize the usefulness of the space.

New classrooms and offices were added along with improved layouts for the
Designer
common areas, cafeteria, and library. The building received new entranceways,
Mattew Rice
windows, an elevator and new millwork. Site work and landscaping were also
SMMA
included in the improvements to the school.
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(current contact information)
Highlights
OPM
Matt Donnelly
Some of the project’s highlights included:
Project Manager
Pinck & Co., Inc.
• Renovation and Addition
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• Complete preconstruction services
• New MEP and security systemsBIM coordination utilized
throughout the project
• MBE/WBE targets achieved
• BRJP workforce requirement fulfilled
• The owner was aggressively seeking local business and workforce participation
• Stringent budget and schedule requirements
• Complex new addition design with steel and curtain walls
• Engineering and shoring requirements for new openings and floors within the existing structure
• Constantly monitoring “critical path” to maintain schedule and school opening dates
• Residential, urban work site
• Historical requirements with a high demand for subcontractor coordination, material finishes and special elements/
features

Challenges and Solutions

W.T. Rich was responsible for all aspects of the construction process. This included the administrative and technical management
of dozens of subcontractors, including filed sub-bid subcontractors. Additionally, this project was overseen by the BRJP (Boston
Residents Jobs Program). W.T. Rich developed, advertised and maintained all the necessary logs in order to meet the goals set
forth in the documents for M/WBE and Minority/Women/Resident Workforce participation. On-site “Open Houses” were
held in order to have local business involvement. In addition, we were in direct communication with CAC (Citizens Advisory
Committee), MMCA (Massachusetts Minority Contractors Association), local papers and affiliates in order to properly
advertise and attract local businesses and workforces.

W.T. Rich provided the oversight, direction and management of all construction activities, developed and maintained the CPM
scheduling, QA/QC, safety and MEP coordination/commissioning. The project was stringently budgeted and scheduled from
start to finish.

Results

W.T. Rich Company completed the project on schedule and exceeded the expectations of the owner, the designer and end user
groups. The school was occupied by the summer, which allowed ample time for the faculty to move in prior to the start of the
fall school term.

W.T. Rich Company, Inc.

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