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Berkeley Central Library: Modernization of an Historic Library
Approach - The Construction Communicator™ online service enabled the project team to post and view RFI questions and answers about time-critical issues, and for the project manager to view, coordinate and help resolve outstanding items.
Over the course of the project, the online service logged several hundred RFIs and submittals for shop drawings.
Results - Construction Communicator enabled everybody on the project team to see identical, up-to-date information. Required changes were identified and often approved within a few hours. This is in sharp contrast with the normal turnaround time of several days to a week. The service also reduced staff time in coordinating and tracking RFIs and submittals.
Project - After the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the 1928 Berkeley (California) Central Library required a seismic retrofit. This was the start of a modernization program to expand public spaces and space for book collections. Most important was the need to retain the historic art deco facade and interior of the original 1928 building.
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