As an extension to the new women's and children's addition, Falcon was retained by the hospital as the special inspector of record and materials testing agent to provide services for the renovation of the existing bed tower. Inspections and testing include structural steel, cast-in place concrete, waterproofing and weather proofing, window installation, and mechanical and electrical inspections.

Falcon has been selected to perform Special Inspections and Materials Testing for the new UNC Imaging Research Building, which will boast some of the world’s brightest minds in cancer research. Falcon has begun by providing “Construction Geotechnical Engineering” services for mass excavation of rock, installation of soldier piles, blasting/vibration analysis, installation of tie-back systems, and rerouting of utilities. Learn More.

Working in collaboration with the O'Brien/Atkins Associates, the Falcon-GKC Team is providing Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing on the Green Square project, which encompasses two city blocks of downtown Raleigh. The Falcon-GKC team is responsible for testing and inspection of the superstructures including concrete, steel, masonry, spray-fireproofing, and more. This is a signature project for downtown Raleigh and one in which several challenges exist for a SI/CMT provider. The complexities of this project range from construction related materials and systems such as high-strength concrete and detailed post-tensioned assemblies — to high-level and detailed project management systems established by the Falcon-GKC team to communicate effectively, efficiently, and at very high-levels with the design and construction teams. Learn More.

The new Campbell University Law School building includes 25,000 square feet of library, a dedicated attorney resource room, a 175-seat auditorium, a legal writing center, technologically advanced classrooms, and three contemporary courtrooms, all within close proximity to the capitol's General Assembly, courts and businesses. The building will also be home to the Raleigh Division of the North Carolina Business Court, which gives the Law School the rare distinction of having a working court share a building. Falcon staff provided special inspections and materials testing on the renovation and addition of the university law school building. Falcon services included testing and/or inspection of structural steel and welding, masonry, concrete, spray fireproofing, and water proofing / damp proofing. Learn More.

Working in collaboration with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Falcon is providing Construction Materials Testing for this eleven-story parking deck project. Falcon is responsible for testing of the superstructure which is constructed of post-tensioned cast-in-place concrete with structural steel cantilevered stairs, and a structural steel roof mounted platform. The platform will house several photovoltaics which will assist in the energy usage reductions achieved by this facility. The architect for this project is PBC+L Architecture and as you can see from the rendering, this building is not only a complicated structure to build but also one of great beauty and grace. Learn More.

This project for NCSU’s Carter-Finley Stadium field consisted of removal of 36" of soil overburden — including the crown in the center of the field — replacement of old drainage, and installation of new drainage, irrigation, and sod. The new field has a minimal slope and allows for the quick drainage of runoff throughout the field before being conveyed away from it. Falcon was instrumental in maintaining control over very tight tolerances of materials and workmanship in an effort to be certain the field would perform as designed. Learn More.

Falcon provided comprehensive geotechnical investigation and engineering services on the project and performed Standard Penetration Test borings and Cone Penetration Testing. Deep foundations, specialized approach embankment construction techniques, and evaluation of seismic considerations were performed during the design phase. The design of the bridge included using current LRFD procedures for a total of 13 bents, with end bents supported by HP 14x73 piles and interior bents by 6.5 to 8 ft diameter shafts in coastal plain soils.   Statnamic load testing was performed on a pilot shaft prior to construction to refine the LRFD shaft design.   Falcon was also retained to monitor construction activities associated with the deep foundations, specialized embankment construction techniques and general geotechnical site concerns. Learn More.

Falcon provided roof consulting services to the Brier Creek Medical Office Building, which utilized a firestone single ply TPO roof system internally drained with walk pads strategically located to protect the integrity of the roof. Falcon's roof observers assisted the project team in assuring the roof was installed in compliance with the contract documents and would provide the serviceable life desired. Additionally, Falcon provided code consulting on elements related to the mechanical equipment attached to the roof structure. Learn More.

Falcon has been selected as part of the Design/Build teams tasked with completing the first toll road project in North Carolina. When completed, the toll roads will provide increased mobility for Triangle-area commuters and will serve to better connect the residents of Wake and Durham Counties. Construction broke ground on this project in August of 2009 and is set to be completed in 2011. Learn More.

Falcon has provided special inspection and materials testing to Wake County Public Schools on several projects, including Laurel Park Elementary. Falcon provided construction materials testing services to convert and retrofit a manufacturing facility into a new elementary school providing classroom and core facilities for up to 1,700 students. The existing facility is being converted into a two story elementary school with office space and high bay areas. A portion of the high bay areas will be used to construct a new floor system which will provide additional classroom area. The new floor area is 33,351 square feet increasing the total gross square footage to 110,557 feet. Falcon performed inspection of all open footing excavations for column and wall footings associated with the retrofit of the existing facility and provided testing of Portland cement concrete during slab and foundation placements. Falcon also provided structural steel inspection and evaluated on-site stockpiles to determine suitability for use as structural fill. Additionally, Falcon provided code consulting services to assist with final approval and acceptance of the building. Learn More.

The structural system consisted of multiple cast-in-place concrete floor systems accommodating the various loading and floor-to-floor height requirements. They include flat plate and wide shallow concrete beams. The lateral system is reinforced concrete shear walls. The foundations included spread footings, mat, and mini piles.

 

The office building is a composite steel structure with braced frames for lateral. The foundations are conventional spread footings. A 400-foot-long curved pedestrian bridge connects the medical office building and new hospital to an existing parking deck. The bridge design uses structural steel trusses and a composite steel floor deck on pile foundations.

 

Members of Falcon provided special inspections for this project. The eight-story hospital building presented numerous challenges not normally encountered in a steel frame building. Aside from the formidable size of the building, the special inspections team also had to accommodate specific requirements associated with inspecting the cast-in-place elements of the project.

 

*Staff at Falcon performed some services on this project while with a previous employer. Learn More.

  

*Staff at Falcon performed leadership roles on this project while with a previous employer.  Learn More.

 

Falcon staff provided inspection, testing and documentation of seismic and high-wind load material / system installation. Additionally, Falcon staff performed detailed inspection of the watertight exterior envelope veneer and roofing system. Finally, Falcon staff performed MEP inspections of smoke evacuation systems, emergency power, and seismic anchorage of components.  Learn More.

Tommy Faulkner of Falcon Engineering served as the owner’s representative in managing the project from design to completion. He interacted daily with the Architect, Contractor, and University officials to assure adherence to contract documents, enforce the schedule and make sound judgment decisions on the part of Duke relative to cost, quality, and time. This project was an overwhelming success and will serve as a fixture in the Duke environment for many generations to come. Learn More.

A member of Falcon's leadership team served as owner's representative for the development of the award-winning Indoor Tennis Facility that includes multiple tennis courts, locker rooms, offices, and conference rooms. The tennis court floors are constructed of mondo tennflex surface that are highly sensitive to changes in mix ratios. To meet NCAA standards special care was taken to assure appropriate ball speed as a result of an accurate "Mondo mix." Learn More.