Façade Restoration at Tisch Hospital, 560 First Avenue
NYU Langone Health, New York, NY
Rehabilitation Cost: $1,594,475
AEG provided brick façade assessment and construction document to repair the deteriorating façade of the Tisch Hospital building
AEG conducted a thorough assessment of the brick façade and observed vertical cracks at brick encasement around columns of the cooling tower screen wall at various locations and spalled brick throughout the screen wall. Cracking and de-bonding mortar, twisted metal lintels, missing drip edges, deteriorated sealant, etc. These conditions may be due to possible corrosion of steel column behind brick encasement, excessive moisture in the masonry wall, cracking of brick due to differential movement
AEG conduct investigative probes at these locations to identify the cause of cracks and to determine the condition of structural members. AEG provided details for structural steel reinforcement and repair details. Vertical expansion joints are not properly executed in previous repair work. AEG provided detail & location for vertical and horizontal expansion joints.
AEG prepared the construction document for the rehabilitation of the entire façade; assisted the Client in the bidding process and selection of GC (Benjamin Construction). AEG obtained DOB approval.
AEG was retained to provide CM services including: construction oversee; prepare progress reports including pictures; identify quantities and conformance to specifications & drawings; monitor construction schedule; issue RFIs; review & approve progress payments; review shop drawings; resolve issues with contractors & client due to field condition; coordinate with various departments in NYU to get work done; Closeout the project.