P.S. 32 Queens TCU Removal & Egress Modification

Key Challenges

• Removal of TCUs, ramps, stairs, railings, and foundation footings within an occupied school site requiring strict safety coordination.
• Integration of temporary and permanent egress modifications to maintain code-compliant access during construction.
• Coordination with existing utilities including telecom, fire alarm, electrical, and water services during removal and capping operations.
• Protection of existing fencing, drainage infrastructure, and trees while performing demolition and site work.

Detailed Scope of Work

• Demolition and removal of temporary classroom units including stairs, ramps, railings, structural foundations, and associated site elements.
• Removal of existing asphalt pavement, fencing systems, gates, transformer vaults, and site utilities within project limits.
• Selective removal and capping of water, sanitary, telecom, fire alarm, and electrical services in coordination with agency requirements.
• Structural egress modifications including temporary exit pathways, entrance improvements, and code-compliant accessibility upgrades.
• Interior selective demolition, partition modifications, and plumbing upgrades supporting new layouts.
• Installation of erosion control, inlet protection, and tree protection measures during construction activities.
• Site grading adjustments and asphalt pavement restoration following demolition activities.
• Coordination of architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work to support early construction phases of the school addition.
• Final cleanup, inspections, closeout documentation, and project turnover completed in accordance with NYCSCA standards.