NEW NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

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1 TOWN OF NORWOOD NEW NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT MARCH 2010 Prepared by: 266 Main Street Suite 31A Medfield, MA

2 Table of Contents: I. Executive Summary II. III. IV. Progress Report by Participant 30 Day Look Ahead Schedule Status V. Budget Status VI. VII. VIII. IX. Cash Flow Analysis Change Order Status Report Safety Performance Review QA/QC Review X. Environmental Compliance Review XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. Community Issues Review MBE/WBE Activity Review Additional Issues or Concerns Progress Photos Attachments

3 I. Executive Summary: Project Overview: Despite historical rainfall amounts, Agostini Construction (ACCI) continued to make strong progress. Roofing began on Zone C. Masons completed the high walls between Zones B/ C, continued on the courtyard walls of Zone B, and began working on the exterior of Zones A, B, and D. Slab on grade work started in Zone C. Window installation began on the courtyard elevation of Zone A. Rough inspections were completed on the 2 nd and 3rd floor of Zone A and the 3 rd floor of Zone B. Interior wallboard and plaster work began in Zone A. Site work resumed with the continuation of the utility (sewer and water) lines in front of the new building. In March, workforce levels ranged from workers per day with an average of 95 workers per day, up from February s average of 81. Weekly construction meetings to discuss construction status, involving representatives from Agostini, Ai3, Compass, NPS, and the Norwood PBCC, were held on-site every Tuesday morning at 10 AM. The FF&E team began to finalize its preliminary program and budget. The Technology team began to finalize its requirements and identified a vendor for the project. Schedule Status: Overall, the entire project remains ahead of schedule and is about six (6) weeks ahead of schedule as compared to the Whitman Hanson as-built schedule. Budget Status: There was $2,985,972 in approved expenditures for March. ACCI s March Application for Payment was submitted and approved for $2,855,942. The Town of Norwood also approved ten (10) additional invoices in March for a total amount of $130,030. As of the end of March, actual expenditures are higher than planned expenditures. Planned expenditures were projected to be $21,807,188 and actual expenditures are $24,764,894 to date. Although this month s expenditures are in line with cash flow projections, expenditures to date remain about 14% higher than planned. This is a positive reflection of the project s progress to date, as overall work is about six (6) weeks ahead of the planned progress. In March, the PBCC approved Change Order #7 resulting in a net add of $18, Currently, there are fifty-two (52) other Pending Change Orders (PCOs) with a net estimated exposure of $123,840. Issues or Concerns: There are no major issues or concerns to report.

4 II. Progress Report by Participant: Despite historical rainfall amounts during the month, Agostini Construction (ACCI) continued to make strong progress. Structural steel detailing was completed in Zone D. Roofing began on Zone C. Exterior masonry work was completed on the high walls between Zones B/ C, continued on the courtyard walls of Zone B, and began on the exterior of Zones A, B, and D. Interior metal stud framing continued in Zones A and B. Interior masonry continued in Zones A and B. Stairs 3 and 4 were installed. MEP contractors continued rough-in work of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in Zones B and under-slab utilities in Zone C. Fire sprinkler rough-in continued in Zones A & B. Concrete was placed at the elevated walking track around the gym in Zone D. Preparation work for slab on grade placement started in Zone C. Window installation began on the courtyard elevation of Zone A. Rough inspections were completed on the 2 nd and 3rd floor of Zone A and the 3 rd floor of Zone B. Interior wallboard and plaster work began in Zone A. Site work resumed with the continuation of the utility (sewer and water) lines in front of the new building. For the month, the project had workforce levels that ranged from workers per day with an average workforce of 95 workers per day, up from February s average of 81. Please refer to Attachment 1 ACCI Monthly Progress Report Ai3 continued construction administration services including review of all submittals, RFI s, CORs, and change orders. Ai3 maintained the construction administration database used to manage and share all associated documentation. Ai3 performed several progress inspections and also coordinated progress inspections performed by their MEP engineers. Please refer to Attachment 2 Ai3 Services Summary. Compass continued full-time monitoring of both construction administration and on-site work including managing all quality assurance measures. Compass continued to manage the efforts of the Owner s testing agency, UTS, and commissioning agents, RFS and Gale Associates. Compass reviewed, analyzed, and negotiated all CORs and applications for payment during the month. Compass also continued to coordinate the FF&E and IT planning efforts. Please refer to Attachment 3 Compass Monthly Services Summary.

5 III. 30 Day Look Ahead by Participant: ACCI s planned construction activities for the coming month include the following in Zones A &B: interior masonry; interior framing; MEP and fire-protection rough-in work; installation of interior insulation, gypsum wall board and plaster. Exterior masonry will also continue in the courtyard, along the elevations in Zones A&B, and along the Zone D (gymnasium) elevations, weather permitting. Window installation will continue in the courtyard. Roof work will continue in Zone C and D, weather permitting. Delivery and installation of roof-top mechanical equipment for the HVAC system is also planned. MEP contractors will continue to build-out the mechanical and electrical rooms. Preparation and placement of concrete for slabs on grade will continue in Zone C and D. Site work operations will continue with installation of site utilities and retaining walls. Ai3 will continue to manage the construction administration processes including review and approval all product submittals. Compass will continue to monitor all construction administration and on-site work. Compass will continue to manage the Information Technology and Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) planning efforts for the new high school. The FF&E team is planning to finalize its preliminary program and budget by the end of April. IV. Schedule Status: Phase I: April 2009 June 2011 The phase includes the demolition of the southwest corner of the existing building and the construction of the new school facility including the rear stadium. Overall, the entire project remains ahead of schedule and is about six (6) weeks ahead of schedule as compared to the Whitman Hanson as-built schedule. Compass received ACCI s March Schedule Update which indicates that the stadium is scheduled to be completed in July of Compass will continue to work with ACCI to fine tune the construction schedule to ensure that the proposed milestones can be achieved. Compass will provide an updated schedule analysis in the April Monthly Progress Report. Compass is working to finalize the overall project schedule which includes the construction, the installation of the FF&E and Technology, and the move mitigation for the existing school.

6 V. Budget Status: There was $2,985,972 in approved expenditures for March. ACCI s March Application for Payment was submitted and approved for $2,855,942. The Town of Norwood also approved ten (10) additional invoices in March for a total amount of $130,030. Please refer to Attachment 4 Monthly Expenditures List The Town approved one (1) contract amendment(s) during the month. Amendment # Date Contract/w Description Amount 14 3/11/10 Ai3 Design blue light emergency system $1, The Project Budget Status Report shows total expenditures to date of $24,764,894 which represents 36% of the total project budget of $68,655,476. Please refer to Attachment 5 Project Budget Status Report VI. Cash Flow Analysis: As of the end of March, actual expenditures are higher than planned expenditures. Planned expenditures were projected to be $21,807,188 and actual expenditures are $24,764,894 to date. Although this month s expenditures are in line with cash flow projections, expenditures to date remain about 14% higher than planned. This is a positive reflection of the project s progress to date, as overall work is about six (6) weeks ahead of the planned progress. Please refer to Attachment 6 Project Cash Flow by Month and Attachment 7 Cash Flow Analysis Chart.

7 VII. Change Order Status Report: In March, the PBCC approved Change Order #7 resulting in a net add of $18, Change Order #7 consisted of several Pending Change Orders (PCOs) from the PCO Log. CO # PCO # Description Amount 7 21 Furnish and install exterior light at existing building $ Credit for appliances -$ Modification to Fire Alarm per Norwood FD request. $6, Electrical and data modification to Foreign Language Lab $ Furnish and install hollow metal frame type 4 in lieu of type 8 at door 106H1 $ Remove from contract scope window in control room 106B -$ Create drainage swale on southwest driveway $5, Masonry modifications at door C203 $ Provide fire dampers per result of coordination process $ Total $18, Currently, there are fifty-two (52) other Pending Change Orders with a net estimated exposure of $123,840. Please refer to Attachment 8 Pending Change Order (PCO) Log

8 VIII. Safety Performance Review: No lost work days due to injury were reported during the month. March 31st was the 33rd consecutive Safe Work Day with no reportable incidents since the last injury claim. ACCI and all subcontractors continue to hold weekly safety meetings to discuss job site safety, rules, and regulations plus any material/work specific safety information. ACCI s third party inspection agency, Contractors Risk Management, performed five (5) safety inspections during the month. Inspections were performed on 3/5, 3/11, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31. All inspections were unannounced. During the 3/17 inspection, CRM sited ACCI s site contractor, E. Guigli and Sons, for unsafe trench conditions. Guigli corrected the conditions and suspended trench operations until safe working conditions could be provided and maintained. CRM facilitated an on-site safety training seminar with ACCI and Guigli on 3/18. Please refer to Attachment 9 ACC Safety Update Report.

9 IX. QA/QC Review: Compass is actively monitoring the Quality Control measures in the field and is managing the overall Quality Assurance testing for the project. Compass continued to maintain a log of all QA/QC inspections and testing corresponding to the Structural Inspection and Testing Program. Gale Associates, the project s Building Envelope Commissioning Agent, made several site visits during the month to review air/vapor barrier and roofing installation. Reports were issued for all visits. Universal Testing Service (UTS) was on-site weekly during the month performing the following: spray fireproofing coverage and adhesion testing and grout/mortar testing. UTS also continued regular inspections of structural steel work under the direction of the Structural Engineer of Record (SER). UTS resumed monitoring site-work activity and providing compaction testing as necessary. Reports were issued for all tests and inspections and all are noted on Compass Structural Inspection and Testing Log. Civil Engineers from PARE Corp were on-site during the month to review site conditions and erosion control measures in conjunction with site work resuming and the month s heavy rainfall. Reports were issued for all visits. The SER from Engineers Design Group (EDG) made several site visits during the month to inspect masonry and structural steel work. Reports were issued for all visits and are noted on Compass Structural Inspection and Testing Log. Town of Norwood Building Department officials made multiple site visits throughout the month to review and inspect project work. Ai3 continued formal inspections of project progress, inspecting work for adherence to project specification and workmanship standards. Results of these inspections were documented on Architect Field Observation Reports (AFORs). Ai3 issued five (5) AFORs during the month. MEP engineers also continued inspecting installed materials for adherence to project specification and workmanship standards. Results of these inspections were documented on reports from the respective engineer. Ai3 continued to review the construction of the project s exterior Mock-up panel to ensure workmanship and detailing meet the project s specifications and standards. Documented analysis and direction were provided after each review. ACCI provided a monthly update to their Quality Control program. Please refer to Attachment 10 ACC Quality Control Program Monthly Update. No quality issues were encountered during the month.

10 X. Environmental Compliance Review: ACCI continued execution of their Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP). ACCI and site subcontractor Guigli issued two (2) SWPPP Reports during the month. Due to the historical amounts of rainfall, the project dealt with a few issues. A summary of the reports is as follows: Date SWPPP Issue Corrective Action Taken Issue resolved 03/15/10 Heavy rains overwhelmed some SWPPP measures causing minor surface flooding. Cleaned or replaced silt-sacks as needed. Replaced hay bales and silt fence as needed. Performed street sweeping as necessary. Yes 3/22/10 Heavy rains caused minor silt infiltration of the Town s storm drainage system and some downstream water bodies. Catch basins were vacuumed. Replaced all silt-sacks. Created silt retention ponds around catch basins. Yes Compass is working closely with the Town of Norwood s Department of Public Works and Conservation Commission to ensure that all SWPPP measures are working properly and are being maintained. ACCI continued execution of their Waste Management Plan in efforts to meet the requirements of the project s MA-CHPS waste management and recycling program. The project s goal is to recycle or salvage 90% of all waste material. Currently, the project is recycling approximately 82% of its waste material. Please refer to Attachment 11 Waste Management Log. ACCI and Ai3 continued to ensure that the required MA-CHPS product data sheets were completed on all material and/or product submittals. ACCI, Ai3, and Compass will be meeting ion 4/13 to review the MA-CHPS plan and project status to date.

11 XI. Community Issues Review: There are no major community issues to report. Neighborhood Meetings were held on 3/05, 3/12, 3/19, and 3/26 at Town Hall. Minutes were distributed via and posted on the project s website. Project information and pictures continue to be posted to the construction web-page maintained by Norwood Public Schools. The web address is: Compass continued to maintain the project s log, tracking and responding to all s received through the project s address, construction@norwood.k12.ma.us. The log is entered into the weekly Neighborhood Meeting during the open discussion period. XII. MBE/WBE Activity Review: Requirements for the project are: MBE =7.4% and WBE = 4% Current percentages remain unchanged from last month. Current percentages are: MBE = 3.63% and WBE = 10.6%. Please to Attachment 12 MBE/WBE Activity Report. XIII. Additional Issues or Concerns: There are no additional issues or concerns at this time. XIV. Progress Photos: Please to Attachment 13 MPR Progress Photos

12 XV. Attachments: 1. ACCI Monthly Progress Report 2. Ai3 Services Summary 3. Compass Monthly Services Summary 4. Monthly Expenditures List 5. Project Budget Status Report 6. Project Cash Flow by Month 7. Project Cash Flow Analysis Chart 8. Pending Change Order (PCO) Log 9. ACCI Safety Update Report 10. ACCI Quality Control Program Monthly Update 11. Waste Management Log 12. MBE/WBE Activity Report 13. MPR Progress Photos