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The Construction Services group of Kiewit Engineering Co. performs the important organizational tasks of project support and start-up assistance through the disciplines of project scheduling, contract administration and method analysis. Baseline scheduling is paramount to the organization of Kiewit's largest projects, along with updating the critical path schedule. Contract administration identifies contract risks and establishes procedures for mitigating those risks. Method analysis interfaces with field project management personnel to assist in operation studies and documentation. Additionally, Construction Services assists with change order pricing and cost projections, auditing project contract administration plans and identifying and assisting with the implementation of changes. Construction Services provides training to Kiewit's district operations, giving those districts the tools they need to perform important administrative tasks on their projects.
Benicia-Martinez Bridge – Benicia, CA
This segmented concrete bridge spanning the Carquinez Strait required extensive pier work within environmentally sensitive conditions. The bridge's segmental superstructure consists of 11 pier tables and 335 concrete segments. The segments were individually cast in place using a traveling form system. Construction Services provided a time study and method analysis for the cast-in-place segments and for improving productivity.
Miami Intermodal Connector – Miami, FL
Maintaining traffic on this busy interchange at the entrance to Miami International Airport is one of several challenges on this multi-phased project. In addition to reconstructing 10 bridges, pavement reconstruction and retaining wall construction are part of the project. Construction Services assisted with baseline scheduling and provided a contract administration workshop.