ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
In addition to our core construction management and inspection services, KBA provides value-added services including Quality Assurance, Constructability Review, Change Order Management, and Risk Management on a variety of project types. KBA also successfully manages the construction of buildings for private developers as well as municipal facilities for public agencies.
Tolt Dam Early Warning System - Siren Replacement Project (SRP)
Client: Seattle Public Utilities
Location: Seattle & Carnation, Washington
2020 - 2022
During the final design, KBA coordinated with the design team and contractor to resolve any remaining issues. This project was broken down into two phases, with Phase 1 physical work starting in March of 2022. Phase 1 focused on replacing all outdated sirens and system components in the project limits and updating the controls at the Seattle control rooms, water operation control center, and north operations center. Phase 1 work included replacing 8 sirens with 4 outdoor and 4 indoor locations. An additional new siren was also added within this phase. Phase 2 added 2 additional sirens, 1 indoor siren, and a new highway message sign installation.
Delridge RapidRide H Line, Constructability Review
Client: Seattle DOT
Location: Seattle, Washington
2020 - 2023
KBA provided constructability review during design for this project that constructed infrastructure for a Bus Rapid Transit network from the West Seattle Bridge to SW Henderson Street. Work included construction of RapidRide transit stops with shelters, tech pylons, lighting, ORCA readers, and amenities, addition of a southbound protected bike lane, and reconstruction of concrete pavement.
SE 62nd Street Extension Improvements, Constructability Review
Client: City of Issaquah
Location: Issaquah, Washington
2016 - 2017
KBA provided constructability and plan submittal review for the roadway and bridge plans at the 60%, 65%, 90%, 100% design level. KBA collaborated with the Design Engineer to provide input to improve the level of constructability of the project, which helped to create plans that were biddable, buildable, and maintainable for the City. KBA delivered comments on the Specifications that clarified the intent of the design and provided bid items to limit over-runs in erosion control. When the final bid package was put to ad the awarded Contract was approximately $6 million under the Design Engineer’s estimate.
SR 520 Bridge Replacement & HOV Program, Risk Analysis
Client: WA State DOT
Location: Seattle, Washington
2012 - 2017
KBA provided change order management and risk analysis on this $753 million dollar, high-profile design-build project that replaced the existing SR 520 floating bridge, and relieve congestion by improving transit and HOV operations. Major construction work elements included: a new six-lane floating bridge, with HOV lanes, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, and the ability to accommodate future light rail.