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WELCOME to the I-Beam | Reconstruction Management, Inc. Reconstruction Concierge Project Site for The Bridgewater Owners Association. This site complements the construction management and reconstruction concierge and coordination services I-Beam will provide to The Bridgewater during the upcoming Exterior Re-Siding & Window Replacement project - and provides a central location for viewing project calendars and links to access project files and schedules. It also allows for regular project posts and updates to residents.
12.31.2022
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12.07.2022
BRIDGEWATER RECONSTRUCTION: PROJECT UPDATE 12/7/2022
BRIDGEWATER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
EXTERIOR REPAIRS RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATE
December 7, 2022
WORK IN PROGRESS: The repairs at Building 4 have crested around the back of the building and are underway along the east alley elevation. Framing repairs at this elevation continue, with replacement of decayed exterior sheathing and building paper, and repairs to balcony railings. All opened areas are evaluated by the Architect and I-Beam before any directed repairs are made, then the new Blueskin weather barrier is installed before the new windows/sliding glass doors and all siding and trims are installed. New siding/trims have been completed at ¾ of the North and West Courtyard elevations, where window/door installations have been completed, and siding/trim will continue being installed around the building in a counterclockwise fashion after the Blueskin has been installed.
STORAGE CLOSETS: Once scaffolding has been erected access to your unit storage closets will be restricted as the balconies and patios will become construction zones and unsafe for residents. AS SUCH, WE ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM STORAGE CLOSETS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION STARTS AT YOUR BUILDING ELEVATION. This includes any items you need access to on a regular basis OR those which you do not want the construction crew to have access to - should they need to open your closet for any reason (to replace your closet door if needed, to waterproof around your existing door should they not be able to with the door closed/locked, etc. or for any other reason related to the construction). Thank you for your understanding.
NEW WINDOWS & DOORS: ACE has taken delivery of the first several batches of new windows and doors, and is completing installations at all units in the NW quadrant of Building 4. Additional deliveries are scheduled right before and right after Christmas, with another 7 deliveries expected in January 2023. Installations are being scheduled around the building in a counterclockwise fashion. Once ACE completes all installations in the courtyard-facing units, they will round the building at the south end, then start at the alley-facing units on the south end of the building, and work their way up to north end of the building.
WINDOW/DOOR SCREENS: Yes! Your new windows and sliding glass doors come with screens. However, the contractor will not be installing them until the exterior work is complete at each building and all painting has been completed. This is to ensure that your screens, which are custom factory-fabricated to fit your window/sliding glass door, are not damaged, which could require a costly replacement. Your new screens will be installed right before the scaffolding is removed from your building.
WINDOW COVERINGS: As with other personal belongings, the contractor is not responsible for moving window coverings, including drapes, curtains, blinds, and shutters. If you need assistance removing your window coverings you are welcome to use your own vendor. If you need a local vendor, we have negotiated discounted pricing for Bridgewater Residents with Bloomin Blinds of Contract Costa & Alameda Counties – see below. Please note that any services provided and costs incurred are the responsibility of the unit resident.
Bloomin Blinds of Contra Costa & Alameda Counties
Thomas Gowans, (925) 437-7879, tom.gowans@bloominblinds.com
EXTERIOR WORK = A LITTLE INTERIOR DAMAGE: Along with the exterior repairs comes the associated banging and hammering required to complete this work: demolition of siding, prying out old gypsum board and screwing in new sheathing, removing old windows and sliding glass doors and installing new windows and doors, etc. Repairs of interior damage caused by the exterior work, including sealing, patching, priming, and painting of interior drywall around windows/doors, will be made AFTER the new siding and trims have been installed at each stack. The nature of the current repairs may cause what are called "nail pops," along with some minimal separation of drywall seams on interior walls, mostly at the outside walls around the windows and sliders. Nail pops occur when the head of drywall nails or screws "pop" through the interior drywall and paint, creating a small round "out-dent" that will need to be re-set, then patched and painted to bring the interior wall back to match the existing aesthetic integrity of the wall. Likewise, the removal of old windows/sliders and the installation of new windows/sliders, may create some "separation" around the window and door openings, which will need to be caulked, patched, and painted to match the surround interior wall. It’s normal for these small issues to arise during construction. However, to ensure that residents aren't unduly inconvenienced, and to prevent the construction crew from needing to make the same repair multiple times, these minor interior issues will be addressed and coordinated *after* ALL the exterior repairs are completed at each unit stack. We will notify and coordinate with residents individually - via phone call, email, and/or posted notices - when it's time to make these repairs.
PLEASE NOTE - CUSTOM PAINT
COLORS WILL NOT BE MATCHED
Repairs may entail sealing any gaps/separations, then painting the window walls where damage needs to be touched up, and not more than "corner-to-corner" back to the Developer's original paint color/s. The contractor has not been contracted to match to custom colors, so residents with custom paint/colors on window walls will need to supply their own paint. Neither ACE nor the Association will reimburse unit owners the cost to match custom paint. Likewise, the contractor is not contracted to paint different colors over existing colors, as this requires additional preparation, more paint, and is more costly. Residents wishing a paint color change should consult a local painting contractor to obtain a paint quote for any additional painting work desired.
PROJECT SCHEDULES: PROJECT SCHEDULES: As a reminder, all Project schedules will be posted at the kiosk located in the courtyard on the east side of the construction yard – this includes current 2-Week Look Ahead Schedules for Building 4 and Building 3 thru 12/23/2022. Building-specific schedules will be posted in each building and on each unit door when work requires it; and schedules relevant to all buildings will be posted in each elevator. Schedules will be updated periodically throughout the project as required. The Master Schedule for the entire project has also been updated and can be downloaded by clicking the link below or by hovering your mobile phone camera over the QR code in the sidebar above: Bridgewater Condos - Construction Schedule REV 10.18.2022.
QUESTIONS or CONCERNS:
If you have ANY questions, please direct them to I-Beam's Construction Concierge team: Sr. Project Manager Chris Alcorn and Project Manager Anthony Azamar. You may call I-Beam's Concierge hotline ANYTIME day or night and Chris, Anthony, or the on-call Concierge will return your call during business hours. Your questions and concerns are important to us, so we will endeavor to respond within 24-hours or less:
I-BEAM CONSTRUCTION CONCIERGE
Toll Free at 1-866-620-8880x1, 415-324-8806, or 415-325-5799
bridgewater@ibeamsf.com - chris@ibeamsf.com - anthony@ibeamsf.com
Project information and updates can also be accessed via
I-Beam's Construction Concierge Project Blog site:
BRIDGEWATER PROJECT BLOGSITE:
11.28.2022
SCAFFOLDING SET-UP
BUILDING 3
Courtyard Elevations
MONDAY 12/5
Date of Notice: 11/28/2022
Dear Resident of Bridgewater Condominiums - Building 3
As part of the upcoming Siding and Window replacement project, the Associations General Contractor, A.C. Enterprises (ACE), will be starting the following work at the Courtyard Elevations of Building 3 (as shown in the yellow highlighted areas in the project map below:
PLEASE REMEMBER to clear ALL personal belongings, furniture, BBQ's, pots/plants, off all courtyard side patios and
balconies to accommodate the scaffolding. Items must be moved by 7AM on MONDAY 12/5/2022.. PLEASE NOTE & UNDERSTAND: The construction crew is not responsible for moving personal items or for damage to resident's personal belongings which are left in the path of construction. Work will not be delayed by items left in the way of construction, so please take some time to remove your personal belongings so this necessary repair work may progress, as well as to avoid removal and/or possible damage by othersExterior Cameras: Please remove/relocate any exterior cameras in the way of construction.
Keep Windows + Doors Closed: Please keep all windows & doors near work areas closed during construction. If you are concerned about privacy, please keep your blinds/drapes/shades closed at all times during construction work hours.
Wall Vibrations: Please remove all wall hung and fragile items away from the exterior and/or window walls, as they may shift during the exterior work. If items are not securely attached to the walls construction vibration may cause them to fall. ACE IS not be responsible for any items damaged if not removed from the walls prior to construction.
Work Hours: The construction working hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mondays through Fridays (excluding major Holidays). Please refrain from the work areas during this time. There will be days that ACE crews may not be working on-site to allow applied building products sufficient curing/drying time.
Noise: There will be sporadic elevated noise from the construction work, particularly during demolition and removal of any existing building components. We encourage residents who work from home to please plan accordingly.
Dust: Temporary netting providing some dust protection will be erected during the work. However, minor dust resulting from construction can enter units through any openings, so please remember to keep windows/doors closed during the construction work.
Contractor Identification + Safety: All Construction Team field employees will be identified with company safety vests or attire. PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE WORKERS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS IT'S AN EMERGENCY – IF YOU HAVE TO PASS THE WORK AREA FOR ANY REASON, i.e. TO GET TO OR FROM YOUR UNIT, PLEASE MAINTAIN THE REGULATED 6 FOOT DISTANCE.
Pets: For the safety of your pets and our workers, please provide a secure location for your pets during construction.
Notice + Schedule Changes: The posting of this Notice will serve as Notice to Resident of the upcoming work to be performed. This and all schedules are subject to changes, delays, work modifications and operational adjustments, weather, additional damage uncovered, any delays related to mock-ups, additional inspections and testing, value engineering or repair processes, other unforeseen conditions, and/or any other issues outside of the Construction Team's control.
Stay Alert: Please be careful and stay aware of your surroundings when you enter & exit!
DOWNLOAD MASTER PROJECT SCHEDULE:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your cooperation & patience during this reconstruction project!
CONSTRUCTION WORK NOTICE
11.05.2022
11.01.2022
BRIDGEWATER - SIDING RECON: SCAFFOLDING SET-UP NOTICE > BUILDING 4 North 1/2 Alley Side, MON 11/7 thru FRI 11/18/2022
SCAFFOLDING SET-UP
Date of Notice: 10/31/2022
Dear Resident of Bridgewater Condominiums:
As part of the upcoming Siding and Window replacement project, the Associations General Contractor, A.C. Enterprises (ACE), will be starting the following work at the North ½ of Building 4 at all scaffolded areas, starting at the middle of the alleyway side and continuing to the north end, with demolition of the siding from the top floor and working down to the bottom floor (see table below for specific units affected by demolition):
PLEASE NOTE: As part of this work, the privacy screens / fencing between patios will be removed, and will stay down through the duration of the project, and re-installed once the repairs are made the scaffolding is removed.
PLEASE REMEMBER to clear ALL personal belongings, furniture, BBQ's, pots/plants, off all courtyard side patios and
balconies to accommodate the scaffolding. Items must be moved by 7AM on MONDAY 8/1/2022.. PLEASE NOTE & UNDERSTAND: The construction crew is not responsible for moving personal items or for damage to resident's personal belongings which are left in the path of construction. Work will not be delayed by items left in the way of construction, so please take some time to remove your personal belongings so this necessary repair work may progress, as well as to avoid removal and/or possible damage by othersKeep Windows + Doors Closed: Please keep all windows & doors near work areas closed during construction. If you are
concerned about privacy, please keep your blinds/drapes/shades closed at all times during construction work hours.
Wall Vibrations: Please remove all wall hung and fragile items away from the exterior and/or window walls, as they may shift during the exterior work. If items are not securely attached to the walls construction vibration may cause them to fall. ACE IS not be responsible for any items damaged if not removed from the walls prior to construction.
Work Hours: The construction working hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mondays through Fridays (excluding major Holidays). Please refrain from the work areas during this time. There will be days that ACE crews may not be working on-site to allow applied building products sufficient curing/drying time.
Noise: There will be sporadic elevated noise from the construction work, particularly during demolition and removal of any existing building components. We encourage residents who work from home to please plan accordingly.
Dust: Temporary netting providing some dust protection will be erected during the work. However, minor dust resulting from construction can enter units through any openings, so please remember to keep windows/doors closed during the construction work.
Contractor Identification + Safety: All Construction Team field employees will be identified with company safety vests or attire.
PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE WORKERS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS IT'S AN EMERGENCY – IF YOU HAVE TO PASS THE WORK AREA FOR ANY REASON, i.e. TO GET TO OR FROM YOUR UNIT, PLEASE MAINTAIN THE REGULATED 6 FOOT DISTANCE.
Pets: For the safety of your pets and our workers, please provide a secure location for your pets during construction.
Notice + Schedule Changes: The posting of this Notice will serve as Notice to Resident of the upcoming work to be performed. This and all schedules are subject to changes, delays, work modifications and operational adjustments, weather, additional damage uncovered, any delays related to mock-ups, additional inspections and testing, value engineering or repair processes, other unforeseen conditions, and/or any other issues outside of the Construction Team's control.
Stay Alert: Please be careful and stay aware of your surroundings when you enter & exit!
Please direct any and all questions to the field Project Team members assigned to this project:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your cooperation & patience during this reconstruction project!
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