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Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants P.C.
“Ensure our clients success by providing practical solutions and exceptional service within a positive work environment.�
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About Us + Capabilities Founded in 1986, Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants is a multi-disciplined engineering firm employing a staff of over 400 professionals comprised of civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental engineers, surveyors, planners, and construction inspectors. The substantial experience of our staff presents a company that is highly qualified to accomplish projects varying in size, scope or complexity. To ensure the highest level of quality and consistency, we concentrate our services on core market sectors that reflect the strength and talent of our staff. TECTONIC provides a full range of professional services in the following four market sectors: Land Development, Telecommunications and Energy, Transportation, and Water Resources. In 25 short years, TECTONIC forged a reputation within the engineering and construction community for its technical knowledge, rigorous standards and fresh approach as design engineers and construction consultants. We take pride in the integrity and technical application of our services and strive to accomplish the goals of each Client. As a result, our successes on contracts and overall activity in the industry are both recognized by our Client through positive evaluations, and by reputable organizations through award and ranking programs.
Fulton Street Transit Center, NYC
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The Zweig Letter ranked Tectonic #48 among the 175 most successful architectural, engineering and environmental consulting firms in the U.S. and Canada on the 2011 Hot Firm List. Tectonic previously ranked #9 on the 2010 Hot Firm List. Our recent recognitions also include: ENR 2011 - National Top Design Firms - #203 CE News - Top Performers #20/38 Trenchless Technology - Top 50 Design Firms - #30 New York Construction – Top Design Firms - #33; Top NY Design Firm - #23; Transportation - #20; Water Supply, Sewage & Waste Disposal - #19/20; Retail - #10/20; Telecom - #2/10; Government Office Buildings - #17/25; Environmental/ Geotechnical - #22/25; Civil - #14/25; Structural - #25/25; and General Building - #39/50
We are a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York – winning several awards for various projects in consecutive years. TECTONIC earned the 2011 Platinum Award for Engineering Excellence in Environmental on the “Central Park Police Precinct Renovation” and Silver Award in Structural Systems for the “Expansion of Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY”. In 2010, TECTONIC won the Gold Award in Transportation for the NYCDDC “Reconstruction of East 149th Street, Bronx, NY”. When you choose TECTONIC, you work with some of the finest professionals in the business - professionals who understand your goals and will put their skills and resources to work for you - professionals who will earn your trust and confidence, every day and on every project. Madison Avenue Trunk Water Main Replacement, NYC
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“Ensure our clients success by providing practical solutions and exceptional service within a positive work environment.�
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Services + Experience Civil Engineering TECTONIC’s civil engineering capabilities encompass a full range of services from due diligence to preparation of contract plans and specifications. Land use planning and site design is a primary focal point of TECTONIC’s civil design group, providing clients with in-depth expertise in developing site plans that comply with environmental and land use restrictions imposed by governing regulatory agencies while achieving maximum usage. The final product of these planning and design services is a site development plan that meets specific performance criteria and can be built in a timely and cost effective manner. Services: Cost and Feasibility Studies Grading and Drainage Design Hydraulic and Hydrologic Analyses Infrastructure/Utility Evaluations Landscape Architecture Municipal Engineering Regulatory Permitting/Compliance Roadway and Highway Design Site Planning and Design Storm Water Management Plans Transportation/Traffic Engineering Visual Resource Renderings and Photo Simulations Water Resource Investigation and Design Water and Wastewater Systems Design Wetland Delineation and Mitigation
Tribeca Bridge Upgrade, NYC
I-95 Southbound, Stamford, CT
LaGuardia US Air Taxiway, NYC
Areas of Knowledge: Commercial and Residential Developments Industrial Business Parks Institutional and Educational Campuses Recreation Facilities Transit and Transportation Centers
Tishman’s Luxury Building at 440 42nd Street, NYC
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Structural Engineering TECTONIC’s structural engineering capabilities encompass a full range of design services from analysis to preparation of construction drawings and specifications. TECTONIC staff has extensive experience in many aspects of structural engineering, including analysis, investigation, design and retrofit of new and existing structures. Services extend beyond design to include construction support for temporary facilities, including: sheeting, shoring, scaffolding, cofferdams and underpinning. Services: Code Compliance Review Construction Support Feasibility Studies Forensic Assessment Plan Review Seismic Analysis Soil Structure Interaction Structural Design Structural Investigations Design Areas:
Component Rehabilitation of Eleven Bridges: Belt Parkway over Bedford Avenue, NYC
Hyatt Summerfield Suites, NY and NJ
Bridges Commercial Buildings Elevated Tanks and Signs Industrial Structures & Buildings Retaining Walls Tilt-Up Transmission/Telecommunications Support Structures Underground Vaults/Tanks
Wireless Telecommunication, Verizon, NY, NJ, CT, TX and KY Retaining Wall, Montville, CT
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Geotechnical Engineering TECTONIC’s geotechnical engineering capabilities encompass a full range of services that include soils laboratory testing, subsurface investigation, foundation design and construction support. TECTONIC has extensive geotechnical experience in both design and construction phase engineering, including the retail, commercial, high-rise and industrial markets. Our geotechnical services are provided by experienced technical staff members, capable of ensuring that our clients achieve the dual objectives of completing a project that is both technically feasible and economical even in adverse subsurface conditions. Design Phase Services:
Bronx Criminal Court House, NYC
Dam Inspection and Design Forensic Investigations Foundation Design and Analysis Ground Improvement Design Groundwater and Hydrogeologic Studies Laboratory Soil Testing Landfill and Solid Waste Design Mining Geotechnics Retaining Wall Studies and Design Soil and Rock Mechanics Slope Stabilization Design Subsurface Investigations Tunnels
MTA East Side Access, NYC
Construction Phase Services: Bridges Commercial and Residential Buildings Elevated Tanks and Signs Industrial Structures & Buildings Retaining Walls Tilt-Up Transmission/Telecommunications Support Structures Underground Vaults/Tanks
Ridge Hill Village, Yonkers, NY World Trade Center, NYC
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Environmental Engineering TECTONIC’s staff of knowledgeable environmental engineers provides expertise in the environmental characterization of site conditions nationwide including the preparation and review of environmental impact reports and site assessments. TECTONIC endeavors to educate its clients on the regulatory framework with which their project must comply with throughout the project and streamline the permitting process to result in timely projects performed in accordance with state, federal and local regulations. Recognizing our clients needs to preserve and extend the usefulness of their limited resources; the precepts of sustainable “green” design are embedded in TECTONIC’s design approach ensuring the availability of resources for tomorrow. Services:
Tappan Zee Bridge, NY
NY State I-684 Exit 3 Interchange
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Air Monitoring Brownfield Re-Development Dredging Permits for Lakes and Waterways Environmental Impact Statements Groundwater Development Hydrogeologic Groundwater Modeling Investigations NEPA Investigations and Reports Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments Pump Test Evaluations Remedial Design of Contaminated Sites Solid Waste Landfill Closure Design Underground Storage Tank (UST) Compliance Wetland Delineation Wetland Mitigation Plans
Wildlife Conservation Society, Central Park Zoo, NYC
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Surveying TECTONIC maintains multiple survey crews, each having specific areas of proficiency in boundary, topographic, right-of-way, construction stakeout and global-positioning-systems (GPS) surveying. Our staff of licensed land surveyors and surveying technicians is fully equipped with state-of-art equipment and software, providing clients with fully automated services from the initial field visit to the final plan. Field Services: Acquisition/ROW Aerial Control ALTA/ACSM Land Title Certified Boundary Geodetic Control GIS Mapping Property Subdivision Route Surveys Topographic Wetland Delineation
Bayonne Bridge, NJ
Construction Support Services:
Kensico Reservoir Watershed, NY
TECTONIC is known for its expertise in the construction industry. Our surveyors are responsive and can help bring any project to completion in a smooth and efficient manner. Our surveying construction support services include: Anchor Bolt Location As-Built Plans Baseline Location Construction Layout Litigation Support Steel Plumbness Surveys
Public School 234, Manhattan, NYC
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Construction Inspection and Materials Testing Our clients have relied upon TECTONIC to ensure the quality of construction projects and protect the value of their assets by employing: Experienced, qualified personnel – over 150 degreed engineers and technicians certified in accordance with the: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Levels I to IV American Concrete Institute (ACI) International Code Council (ICC) American Welding Society (AWS) Modern, reliable and calibrated equipment Rigorous testing procedures Two accredited materials testing laboratories State-of-the-art inspection protocols Efficient reporting methods and communications with project team
Carnegie Hall, NYC
TECTONIC maintains two state-of-the-art materials testing laboratories in Long Island City (NYC) and Newburgh, New York. Our laboratories utilize the Tectonic Materials Database; an automated data reporting system which distributes our laboratory testing results directly to the client. TECTONIC laboratories are licensed by the NYC Building Department and AASHTO Accredited for Portland Cement Concrete, Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate and Soil testing; both labs undergo periodic audits as well as routine maintenance and calibration of all equipment. We are also participants in the bi-annual CCRL Laboratory Inspection Program. Our Long Island City laboratory is approved by NVLAP. We offer in-depth knowledge of the prevailing codes and standards of the NYC Building Department which are modeled on the International Building Code with specific provisions to meet NYC’s unique features such as its narrow lots and density of varied buildings. We are adept through substantial experience in the coordination and dispatching of our inspectors and technicians on a daily basis and for concurrent assignments. Whenever possible, we assign multidisciplined technicians to cover several tasks in an effort to control cost and make efficient use of time. 09
Stonybrook University New Roosevelt/ Kelly Quad Dormitory, Long Island, NY
Services: Special Inspections Laboratory Testing of Soils, Concrete, Masonry, Asphalt & Steel Pre-Condition Surveyings Vibration Monitoring Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring Survey Control & Layout Noise and Air Quality Monitoring, and Mitigation Plan Preparation Site Specific Health & Safety Plan Preparation GPR and Underground Utility Locating Services Dewatering Plan Preparation and Permit Acquisition Design of Excavation Support Systems Storm Water Prevention Plan Value Engineering/Alternatives Analyses
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Construction Management As a practiced Construction Manager, TECTONIC knows the daily demands associated with planning, administering and coordinating work as well as developing construction schedules and estimates; soliciting bids and proposals; and supervising contractors and sub-consultants. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals, committed to excellence in construction while balancing the realistic need for time and cost control. Tectonic accomplishes this through solid project planning, cost and time management, quality control and safety management, and day-to-day contract administration. TECTONIC’s construction management program covers the essential tasks needed to complete projects successfully, including: constructability review, schedule review, shop drawings review, document control, coordination of submittal process construction inspection monitoring of progress and costs verification of conformance to contract specifications and drawings coordination of progress payments monitoring of quality assurance monitoring of safety compliance site surveys and evaluations preparation of materials and representation at periodic project meetings preparation of construction sketches and/or scopes of work to support field work and contract modifications provide expert opinions on special cases assist in change order review and negotiations assist in claims evaluation and preparation of counter claims, assist in schedule review and approval
Columbia University, NYC
Projects range from educational facilities, residential communities, luxury condominiums, cultural centers and theaters, hospitals, commercial complexes to transportation facilities.
Taconic State Parkway, Ramp X, NY
Jacob Javits Convention Center, NYC
MTA East Side Access, NYC
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Homeland Security TECTONIC’s Homeland Security Group is an integrated team of engineers and security specialists that assist both the public and private sectors in securing critical infrastructure and key facilities against intentional malicious acts and preparing for emergencies. TECTONIC's team is uniquely qualified to perform security assessments, analysis, emergency planning, and training. TECTONIC can develop a total program plan to increase your security and reduce your potential risk. Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments: TECTONIC performs Vulnerability Assessments for critical infrastructure and other integrated services to evaluate potential acts against key assets. Risk Assessments Risk Mitigation Plans Security Effectiveness Audits Threat Assessments Emergency Response and Operations: TECTONIC provides the following emergency response, operations and risk management plans:
RAM-CF Vulnerability Assessment Training for Chemical Facilities, NJDEP, Trenton, NJ
Continuity Operations Plans Damage Assessment & Data Collection Demolition and Clean-up Plans Disaster Response Teams Emergency Response Plans Evacuation Plans Security Engineering: TECTONIC’s engineering and security specialists perform the detailed design necessary to develop an integrated design program. Blast Load/Damage Analysis Enhancement Plans Force Protection Systems IT/Cyber Security Plans Security Upgrade
Security Assessment and Emergency Response Plans for Municipal Facilities and Infrastructure, East Providence, RI
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Transit Security Vulnerability Assessment, Johnson City, TN
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Telecommunication and Energy TECTONIC's Telecommunication Group has 20 years of experience providing site acquisition, engineering, design, permitting, and construction management for new wireless deployments, equipment upgrades, and network switch facilities design. In the fast-moving, highly competitive telecommunication industry, what's needed is not just creative planning and design, but the ability to understand the overall picture, make strategic decisions based on solid experience and proven expertise, and provide practical solutions to expedite deployment. TECTONIC has been ranked as one of the Top 20 Telecommunication firms nationwide by ENR since 2001. TECTONIC has provided services to the nation's leading tower companies, carriers, and program managers on more than 20,000 sites throughout the United States. TECTONIC provides site acquisition, permitting, environmental, due diligence, civil, structural and geotechnical engineering, tower analysis and program management to national carriers and tower owners nationwide. TECTONIC also performs NEPA/SHPO and Phase I & II environmental studies and photo simulation for both new and modified towers. TECTONIC's telecommunication group provides design services for new switching and data facilities, including recent planning. Professional Services: Surveying Zoning and Construction Drawings Tower and Structural Analysis Environmental Studies (NEPA/Phase I) Photo Simulations / View Shed Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Services, Metro PCS Network Launch, NYC Metro Area
Program Management Services: Implementation Planning Project Coordination Scheduling Turnkey Solutions Budgeting Tower and Site Management Municipal Communication and Siting Plans Program Network Switch Facility Design Services: Feasibility Studies / Programmatic Design Civil I Site Design Switch and Data Center Design Structural/Seismic Design MEP & Fire Suppression Design
Mobile Switching Center Renovation, Verizon Wireless, Windsor, CT
Site Acquisition Services: Site Identification Leasing Zoning Permitting Due Diligence Site Audits Deployment Management
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Locations + Contacts To properly attend to our clients and their needs, TECTONIC has established a network of offices, which are designed to make the best possible use of our resources. Corporate Headquarters: 70 Pleasant Hill Road, P.O.Box 37 Mountainville, NY 10953 Phone: (800) 829-6531 Fax: (845) 534-5999
Metropolitan New York 29-16 40th Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 Phone: (718) 391-9200 Fax: (718) 391-0607
Additional Office Locations: Albany, New York Newburgh, New York Syracuse, New York Hartford, Connecticut Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia Piscataway, New Jersey Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phoneix, Arizona Albuquerque, New Mexico
States in which TECTONIC has provided professional services
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www.tectonicengineering.com 1-800-829-6531