The Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal Expansion Project

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January 10, 2020: Work continued this week to complete the install of the Gate E portal: the automated services subcontractor continued to work on programing the portal doors and the electrical subcontractor continued to work on wiring at the Gate E portal.
 
In the Plaza, the granite subcontractor continued installing granite on the south planter walls and another crew continued installing pavers in the middle of the plaza. The crew also worked to install granite on the north side of the bioretention walls. The waterproofing subcontractor placed their next section of waterproofing on the plaza and placed water proofing in the bioretention planter.
 
The contractor continued installing the seismic joint embeds on the Ferry Building side while demolishing the existing topping slab along the Bart driveway. The contractor continued building and installing forms for the wave baffle. The contractor also continued stripping side forms from the second half of Deck Pour #21. This week, the water subcontractor continued installing the water connection for the Section 2 area. The rebar subcontractor continued the installation of rebar for the wave baffle. All the while the metal subcontractor began installing the traditional railing on top of the south wall and began the process of installing the guardrail on top of the plaza.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place rebar, and concrete for the wave baffle, install the promenade canopy glazing end caps and caulking, install the Gate E portal electrical and communications, continue installing granite on the plaza, the bioretention planter, and the South planter, continue work on the Gate E float and gangway, continue installing guardrail and handrail, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

Project Update

January 3, 2020: Work continued this week to complete the install of the Gate E float, gangway, and portal: the metal subcontractor installed soffit panels underneath the portal canopy, the electrical subcontractor installed the real time sign at the Gate E portal, and the communications subcontractor began installing the hardware and wiring for the cameras on the portal.
 
In the Plaza, the granite subcontractor continued installing granite on the South planter walls and another crew continued installing pavers on the West side of the plaza. The crew also continued installing granite on the northwest corner of the bioretention walls. The waterproofing subcontractor placed their next section of waterproofing on the plaza.
 
The contractor continued installing the seismic joint embeds on the Ferry Building side while demolishing the existing topping slab along the Bart driveway. The contractor successfully placed concrete for the substructure off the seawall and the remaining portion of the South wall at the ramp along Deck Pour #14. The contractor also began stripping side forms from the second half of Deck Pour #21. This week, the water subcontractor continued installing the water connection for the Section 2 area. The rebar subcontractor began the installation of rebar for the wave baffle.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place rebar, and concrete for the wave baffle, install the promenade canopy glazing end caps and caulking, install the Gate E portal electrical and architectural metal, continue installing granite on the plaza and the South planter, continue work on the Gate E float and gangway, continue installing guardrail and handrail, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

Project Update

December 27, 2019: Work continued this week to complete the install of the Gate E float and gangway: the metal subcontractor installed the guardrails adjacent to the sliding doors, the electrical subcontractor installed shore power and worked on the electrical cabinets on the float, the communications subcontractor continued installing the hardware and wiring for communications on the float. All the while the automation subcontractor installed the hardware for the sliding doors on the float and the portal doors.
 
In the Plaza, the granite subcontractor continued installing granite on the South planter walls and another crew continued installing pavers on the West side of the plaza. The crew also began installing granite on the northwest corner of the bioretention walls.
 
The contractor continued installing the seismic joint embeds on the Ferry Building side, while demolishing the existing topping slab along the Bart driveway. The contractor continued installing side forms and bracing for the wave baffle for Pour #24 and the South wall on the Pour #14 ramp. The contractor also continued touching up the paint on the piles under the Section 2 promenade. This week the water subcontractor continued the installation of the water line within Section 2 of the promenade.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place rebar, and concrete for the wave baffle, install the promenade canopy glazing end caps and caulking, install the Gate E portal electrical and architectural metal, continue installing granite on the plaza and the South planter, continue work on the Gate E float and gangway, continue installing guardrail and handrail, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

Project Update

December 13, 2019: Work continued this week to complete the install of the Gate E float and gangway: the contractor continued the process of ballasting the float, the electrical subcontractor installed lights and pulled wire for the final electrical connection, and the communications subcontractor continued installing the hardware and wiring for communications on the float.
 
In the Plaza, the granite subcontractor finished placing mortar and granite blocks for the stairs within the last section of the stepped seating area on the north side of the plaza. They also continued installing pavers on the South side and started installing pavers on the West site of the top of the plaza, while also continuing the installation of granite on the South planter wall.
 
The contractor finished installing dowels and foam blocks for the second half of Deck Pour #21. The contractor successfully placed concrete for the final section of the structural slab. The contractor continued installing the seismic joint embeds on the Bart driveway near the north ramp. All the while the crew installed rebar and side forms for the East side of the conform on the North driveway. They also continued touching up the paint on the piles under the Gate E extension. On the Bart driveway the contractor continued the demo of the existing topping slab. This week the rebar subcontractor was also onsite to continue installing rebar for the second half of Deck Pour #21. All the while the metal subcontractor continued adjusting guardrail on the east side of the promenade.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place dowels, rebar, and concrete for the wave baffle, install the promenade canopy glazing end caps and caulking, install the Gate E portal electrical and architectural metal, continue installing granite on the plaza and the South planter, continue work on the Gate E float and gangway, continue installing guardrail and handrail, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

Project Update

Decmber 6, 2019: Work continued this week to complete the install of the Gate E float and gangway: the contractor continued the process of ballasting the float, the electrical subcontractor installed lights and pulled wire for the final electrical connection, and the communications subcontractor installed the hardware and wiring for communications on the float. Bay Ship & Yacht was onsite this week to touch up paint and handrails on the Gate E float.
 
In the Plaza, the granite subcontractor continued placing mortar and granite blocks for the seating area and stairs on the north side of the plaza. They also continued installing pavers on the South side of the top of the plaza, while also beginning the installation of granite on the South planter wall.
 
The contractor successfully placed their third section of slurry for the wave baffle. They also continued installing dowels and foam blocks for the second half of Deck Pour #21 and began touching up the paint on the piles under the Gate E extension. On the Bart driveway the contractor continued the demo of the existing topping slab and began installing the seismic joint embeds near the north ramp. This week the rebar subcontractor was onsite to continue installing rebar for the second half of Deck Pour #21 and rebar for the topping slab. The concrete subcontractor successfully placed concrete for the remaining topping slabs at Gate E and on the promenade. All the while the metal subcontractor continued installing guardrail on the east side of the promenade and the waterproofing subcontractor began placing waterproofing for the remaining topping slab infill sections.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place dowels, rebar, and concrete for the second half of Deck Pour #21, install the promenade canopy glazing and end caps, install the Gate E portal electrical and architectural metal, continue installing granite on the plaza and the North amphitheater seating, continue work on the Gate E float and gangway, continue installing guardrail and handrail, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

 

Project Update

November 29, 2019: Work continued this week to complete the install of the Gate E float and gangway: the contractor continued the process of ballasting the float, the electrical subcontractor installed conduit and lights on the float as well as the electrical connections from the land side to the gangway, and the communications subcontractor began installing the sliding door hardware on the float.
 
In the Plaza, the granite subcontractor continued placing mortar and granite blocks for the seating area and stairs on the north side of the plaza. They also continued installing granite for the Gate E portal and pavers on the South side of the top of the plaza. The granite subcontractor also placed their setting bed on the west side of the plaza.
 
The contractor continued demo at the seawall and continued installing the side forms for the slurry below the wave baffle. The contractor successfully placed their second section of slurry for the wave baffle. They also continued installing dowels and foam blocks for the second half of Deck Pour #21. This week the rebar subcontractor was also onsite to continue installing rebar for the second half of Deck Pour #21, while also installing rebar for the topping slab. The concrete subcontractor prepped for next weeks pour by installing expansion joints. The glazing subcontractor worked to install the glazing and end caps on top of the promenade canopy. All the while the metal subcontractor continued installing architectural metal on the Gate E portal and began installing guardrail on the east side of the promenade. The waterproofing subcontractor began installing waterproofing on the walls on the east side of the bioretention.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place dowels, rebar, and concrete for the second half of Deck Pour #21, install the promenade canopy glazing, install the Gate E portal electrical and architectural metal, continue installing granite on the plaza and the North amphitheater seating, continue work on the Gate E float and gangway, continue installing guardrail and handrail, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

Project Update

November 22, 2019: Work continued this week to complete the install of the Gate E float and gangway: the contractor began the process of ballasting the float, the electrical subcontractor installed conduit and lights on the float as well as the electrical connections from the land side to the gangway, and the plumbing subcontractor continued installing the water lines on the float.
 
In the Plaza, the granite subcontractor continued placing mortar and granite blocks for the seating area and stairs on the north side of the plaza. They also continued installing granite for the Gate E portal and pavers on the South side of the top of the plaza. The granite subcontractor also began placing their setting bed on the west side of the plaza.
 
The contractor continued demo at the seawall and continued installing the side forms for the slurry below the wave baffle. The contractor began stripping the side forms from the Deck Pour #13 walls and began patching the walls. They also continued installing dowels and foam blocks for the second half of Deck Pour #21. This week the rebar subcontractor was also onsite to begin installing rebar for the second half of Deck Pour #21. The concrete subcontractor successfully placed concrete for the containment bands on the remaining promenade and began stripping side forms from the curbs that were poured last week. The glazing subcontractor worked to install the glazing on top of the promenade canopy. All the while the metal subcontractor began installing architectural metal on the Gate E portal.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place dowels, rebar, and concrete for the second half of Deck Pour #21, install the promenade canopy glazing, install the Gate E portal electrical and architectural metal, continue installing granite on the plaza and the North amphitheater seating, continue work on the Gate E float and gangway, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

Project Update

November 15, 2019: This week work continued on site to complete the install of the Gate E float and gangway. The electrical subcontractor conduit and lights on the float and the electrical connections from the land side to the gangway. The plumbing subcontractor began installing the water lines on the float. The contractor drove the last two fender piles and installed the last of the donut fenders.
 
In the Plaza, the granite subcontractor continued placing mortar and granite blocks for the seating area and stairs on the north side of the plaza. They also continued installing granite for the Gate E portal and the install of pavers on the South side of the top of the plaza.
 
The contractor continued demo at the seawall and continued installing the side forms for the slurry below the wave baffle. This week the contractor successfully placed slurry for the first layer of the wave baffle. The contractor also continued installing the side forms for the Deck Pour #13 walls and dowels for the second half of Deck Pour #21. This week the rebar subcontractor continued installing rebar for the bioretention walls and the remaining section of the deck. The concrete subcontractor worked to install the containment band formwork within Deck Pour #21. The concrete subcontractor also successfully placed concrete for the curb on Deck Pour #23 and Deck Pour #22. The glazing subcontractor worked on the installation of glazing for the promenade canopy. All the while the waterproofing subcontractor installed waterproofing on the East end of Deck Pour #12 and on the West side of the top of the plaza.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place dowels, rebar, and concrete for the second half of Deck Pour #21, install the promenade canopy glazing, install the Gate E portal electrical and granite, continue installing granite on the plaza and the North amphitheater seating, continue work on the Gate E float and gangway, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

Project Update

November 8, 2019: This week the granite subcontractor continued placing mortar and granite blocks for the seating area and landing on the north side of the plaza. The granite subcontractor also continued installing granite for the Gate E portal and the install of pavers on the South side of the top of the plaza.
 
The contractor continued demo at the seawall and install of wave baffle forms, and continued demo at the north driveway. The contractor also continued the installation of the side forms for the Deck Pour #13 walls. The contractor began removing the falsework beams from the bottom of Deck Pour #22 and Deck Pour #23. This week the rebar subcontractor continued and finished installing the rebar for the east side of Deck Pour #21, while also installing rebar for the infill sections of the promenade topping slab.  The concrete subcontractor worked to install the containment band formwork on the north end of Deck Pour #20 and Deck Pour #23, while also installing side forms for the curb on Deck Pour #23. The concrete subcontractor successfully poured concrete for the infill sections of the topping slab within Deck Pour #20. The glazing subcontractor began installing glazing for the promenade canopy. All the while the waterproofing subcontractor installed waterproofing on the East end of Deck Pour #12.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place dowels, rebar, and concrete for the second half of Deck Pour #21, install the promenade canopy glazing, install the Gate E portal electrical and granite, continue installing granite on the plaza and the North amphitheater seating, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

Project Update

November 1, 2019: This week the granite subcontractor continued placing mortar and granite blocks for the seating area and landing on the north side of the plaza. The granite subcontractor also installed waterproofing on the top of the plaza along the planter. The granite subcontractor also began installing caulking for the plaza pavers along the planter wall and placed the setting bed.
 
The contractor prepared for Deck Pour #21 by installing side forms, drilling holes for the dowels, and placing the epoxy and dowels. The contractor successfully placed concrete for the east half of Deck Pour #21. The contractor continued demo at the seawall and install of wave baffle forms, and continued demo at the north driveway. This week the rebar subcontractor continued and finished installing the rebar for the east side of Deck Pour #21.  The concrete subcontractor worked to install the containment band formwork on Deck Pour #20. The concrete subcontractor successfully poured placed concrete for the containment bands with in Deck Pour #20. The concrete subcontractor also began removing the side forms after the concrete was placed.
 
Over the next several weeks, the contractor and their subcontractors are scheduled to place dowels, rebar, and concrete for the second half of Deck Pour #21, install the promenade canopy glazing, install the Gate E portal electrical and granite, install the Gate E Float, continue installing granite on the plaza and the West amphitheater seating, and complete punch list items related to Section 1.

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