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Construction Consulting Project Profile: Beacon Selected by Leading Surety for Project in the Bronx, NY

Beacon was recently selected by a leading Surety to provide construction consulting services related to a building renovation project for a New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) facility in the Bronx, NY. The Surety retained Beacon following the default of the General Contractor (GC) on the project. The building, located in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, is a 2-story (plus basement) office building which houses offices for the DOT's Parking Violations Bureau and Highway Operations. Built in 1926, the 17,700-sf building features a red brick facade and originally housed the Old Westchester Square Municipal Court.

The current renovation includes:

  • Installation of new HVAC/mechanical systems
  • Interior renovations
  • Installation of new windows
  • Roofing work

Services being provided by Beacon Consulting Group on the project include:

  • Assessing the project status
  • Developing a Cost-to-Complete Analysis
  • Creating a Project Relet Package
  • Ratifying Subcontractors
  • Bid Review / Contractor Selection