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This project is a major Economic Development initiative for the State of North Carolina, resulting in a supersonic jet manufacturer (BOOM) selecting Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) as the location for its brand new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. In order to build the necessary infrastructure for BOOM in time to accommodate their own rapid site development activities, NCDOT selected a Construction Manager/General Contractor delivery method for the project.

Falcon performed a unique existing structure geotechnical investigation to help the team design around potential conflicts with existing bridge and retaining wall foundations. Additionally, in early design, Falcon provided preliminary deliverables and design recommendations to keep design and construction planning activities on schedule to meet NCDOT’s  delivery goals.

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The purpose of this project was to improve NC 108 between Columbus and Tryon to accommodate projected traffic volumes. Falcon prepared a Natural Resource Technical Document, which included wetland and stream delineation and protected species surveys. The study area was approximately 300 acres. Falcon identified, delineated, and completed NC WAM/SAM forms for 24 streams and four wetlands. Falcon also identified multiple areas with suitable habitat for three federally listed species.

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Falcon provided a Preliminary Site Assessment in support of NC 42 at NC 96 Roundabout. Specifically, Falcon sampled soil around two probable Under Ground Storage Tanks, a suspect dispenser island, and in the vicinity of proposed excavations for drainage features on this parcel. Soils requiring remediation or special handling during construction were not identified. However, some minor residual petroleum hydrocarbons remain on site.

City of Durham, Parking Garage

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A much needed addition to the City of Durham’s parking needs, this new parking garage includes 667 parking spaces in downtown Durham. The garage also houses 4,750 square feet of offices for the City of Durham Parking administrator and is wrapped with 15,687 square feet of commercial/retail space. Falcon provided geotechnical investigations during design and materials testing and special inspections during construction.

RDU Airport_Quality Assurance Services 2

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Since 2017, Falcon has been the sole source provider of Quality Assurance Testing Services in support of the airport’s improvement projects. Teamed with Parsons as RDU’s Owner Representative, the task orders completed thus far include the Taxiway A (Alpha) Rehabilitation, the Taxiway F (Foxtrot) Rehabilitation, the Taxiway B (Bravo) Rehabilitation, the Runway 5L-23R Rehabilitation, the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation, West RON Apron, Terminal 1 Gate A1-A4 Activation, Economy Lot 3 Rehabilitation, the John Brantley Boulevard and Cemetery Road Rehabilitation.

Our QA program for RDU includes an onsite testing lab for testing of concrete and soils. Our accredited onsite lab capabilities include concrete curing, compressive strength and flexural testing; soils testing to include proctor sampling, Atterberg Limits, gradations, and lime and cement stabilization testing. Our field testing QA program includes testing of concrete, asphalt and soils testing in the restricted access airfield side environment following strict security protocols as well as meeting the stringent FAA project test requirements.

Hillsborough Street

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Falcon provided a Phase I and II Environmental Assessment to determine the nature and extent of soil and groundwater contamination associated with previously identified underground storage tanks (USTs). Falcon also provided Construction Materials Testing and Geotechnical Consulting directly to the City of Raleigh, and previously provided Geotechnical Investigations, Recommendations, and Pavement Design under a subcontract with Kimley-Horn Associates.

View of the runway at Roanoke Regional Airport

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Falcon provided geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and inspection services at Roanoke Regional Airport for over five years. Specifically, geotechnical engineering services included evaluations of existing runways, taxiways, and apron pavement systems, in-situ testing of subgrades, and recommendations for subgrade improvement systems. Falcon also created an engineering report with geotechnical recommendations for two stormwater detention basins, stormwater drainage systems and grading improvements to fillet areas. An extensive testing and inspection program was also performed for P-152 excavation and embankment utilizing the sand cone density test procedure.

McCrimmon Parkway bridge on the Western Wake Freeway

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Falcon provided construction engineering testing and inspection for portions of the Triangle Expressway, the first design-build toll road in North Carolina. The project included the construction of a 12.5 mile concrete paved, six-lane divided toll facility with a 78-foot median. An on-site batch plant was erected to facilitate production of the extensive yardage, and an on-site laboratory was set up to expedite compressive and flexural strength testing. Our services included physical testing of Portland cement concrete during mix design verifications, developing maturity curves and performing batch plant aggregate gradations on a daily basis. Falcon also provided batch plant mixer performance evaluations in accordance with NCDOT standards. Falcon personnel provided full-time CEI support services during earthwork operations and pavement section.

Falcon workers improve Academy Street

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The Town of Cary identified South Academy Street as a ‘signature street’ for the redevelopment of downtown Cary. The goal of the redevelopment was to enhance the functionality and aesthetic of the street, so it is attractive and inviting to residents and visitors alike. It is a place to hold Town festivals and events and capitalize on the activities held at the new Cary Arts Center. Falcon served as the geotechnical engineer, environmental permitting consultant and construction QA lead for this signature streetscape project. Specifically, our work included environmental screening and due diligence, in-situ pavement condition analysis and investigations, SPT soil test borings, laboratory testing, geotechnical recommendations and pavement designs, and construction testing and inspections.

Finished Craige Parking Deck located at UNC Chapel Hill

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Falcon performed geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspections for this vertical parking deck expansion project. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the project, Falcon provided the University a value-engineered scope alternative and an aggressive project schedule, saving time and money and minimal impact to the end users. Project challenges included limited height clearance, site sensitivity issues, space utilization considerations, and other logistical challenges for a functioning parking deck.