The Crossings at Conestoga Creek
The Crossings at Conestoga Creek
General Contractor: High Construction
Location: Lancaster, PA
Project Description:
When High Associates and High Construction set their sights on bringing a first-of-its-kind apartment complex to the Lancaster market, finding a highly skilled commercial framer to support the complexity of the project was a top priority.
The high-end complex included six buildings: four 4-story wood-framed buildings with 34 apartments units each and two 4-story wood-framed buildings with 61 apartment units each. The plans also called for a wood-framed clubhouse. With an aggressive timetable, the selected framer would have just eight months to complete the framing for all six buildings.
Quality Buildings’ expertise in the commercial wood framing industry, as well as our proven pre-fab process, made QB the ideal contract partner to meet the challenge.
Working within our climate-controlled facility, our approach was to pre-fab all of the wood framed walls and then transport the completed wall panels to the jobsite for onsite construction. To eliminate fall exposures, we assembled portions of the roof trusses on the ground and used a crane to hoist sections into place. Our pre-fab process, along with our onsite management, allowed us to finish framing the six apartment buildings and the clubhouse three weeks ahead of schedule.
As with any project, challenges are par for the course. In this case, the style of floor truss specified was an Open Joist, instead of the standard Plated Floor Truss. Due to the unknown, diligent research and MEP coordination by our lead foreman and project manager were needed to ensure a seamless installation. Through careful coordination and a lot of communication, the HVAC duct work, plumbing, and electrical saw minimal field installation issues.
“High Construction Company had the opportunity to work with Quality Buildings on the Crossings at Conestoga Creek, Multifamily project in Lancaster, PA, where they demonstrated a professional and ethical caliber throughout the project.
Quality Buildings has shown their ability to collaborate as team players and their flexibility with ever-changing schedules. I have found their personnel to be professional and highly knowledgeable in their trade. They had the skills necessary to plan and execute the wood framing of a four-story wood framed apartment building with the incorporation of pre-fabricated wall panels, and were integral in troubleshooting and providing suggestions for the coordination of HVAC, Plumbing, etc. during the floor and roof truss layout.”
Colton K. Smoker“Quality Buildings provided quality workmanship and time management throughout the project. They had the skills necessary to plan and execute the wood framing for 258 apartment units in six 4-story wood framed buildings, plus a club house. As part of the execution of the project, they provided pre-fab wall panels for all the bearing walls and supplied and coordinated the roof and floor truss design for a smooth flowing project. Quality Buildings successfully executed all seven buildings within a specified duration. The buildings look great and show well.”
Kenneth A. Hornbeck