DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT & SERVICES PROVIDED:

Design Consulting Engineers (DCE) was selected by American Airlines/F.H. Paschen to provide construction phase inspection and testing services on the American Airlines Stinger Project. Using a modified integrated project delivery format, American Airline is constructing a new concourse capable of handling five regional aircraft, with a pedestrian bridge which will tie into the existing Terminal 3. The new facility will include hold rooms, concession areas, restrooms, airline support spaces, mechanical spaces, and circulation areas.

ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT:

•  Coordination with O’Hare security department for ID badge.
•  Caisson foundation and soil inspection.
•  Proof Roll inspection for roadways, parking lot, and building pad area.
•  Inspection and testing of soil, foundation, subgrade base and backfill materials.
•  Inspection and testing of massive taxiway and slab on grade concrete.
•  Review, inspection, and testing of structural steel at field.
•  Review, inspection, and testing of concrete and asphalt paving.
•  Quality control plan monitoring.
•  Fireproofing Inspection and Testing.
•  Floor Flatness and Floor Levelness inspection and testing.
•  Preparation of final inspection and testing reports.
•  Submitting daily field inspection and laboratory testing reports to client via e-mail in PDF format.