Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal — Retail Design Competition - Shopping Centers — October 26 - November 8, 2012 — 11B
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R ETAIL S TORE - B ANK 4,500 s/f bank project wins “SILVER” D.F. Pray meets all challenges including weather to complete NJ project
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Architect: JRS Architect, P.C.
hase Sapphire Bank was a Ground-up con- struction project of a Chase Sapphire Bank Type of Project: Bank Size: 4,500 s/f Submitting Company Type: General Contractor C 4,500 s/f Bank in Manahawkin, NJ. “This project is a prime ex- ample of D.F. Pray’s dedication and commitment to excellence,” said Laprise. During construction, D.F. Pray worked closely with the Chase Bank project manager, the design team of JRS Archi- tect and Joseph R. Loring & Assoc., Inc., MEP Engineers, to refine project challenges as- sociated with the rollout of a prototype. In the process, D.F. Pray established good working relationships with the township and the landlord to insure conti- nuity of all parties involved.. Before start of construction, Location: Manahawkin, NJ Project Name:
General Contractor: D.F. Pray, Inc.
MEP Engineers: Joseph R. Loring & Associates, Inc.
Chase Sapphire Bank, Manahawkin, NJ
a 24-inch sewer bypass line and underground storm water management system was in- stalled to bring the site up to grade, then a binder base coat of pavement was put down, given that both sewer and storm water elevations could not sup- port the typical daily loading of construction vehicles and equipment.
a veteran meteorologist. In a Noah-like scenario, the 16- week construction period was plagued by 21 days of rain and two hurricanes, the rainiest summer season in a century. Yet D.F. Pray General Contractors completed the project on time and on budget. “No sweat, just a lot of wet,” said D.F. Pray vice president and project manager Ron La- prise. To do so, D.F. Pray strategi- cally reassigned and realigned all project subcontractors and
trades, and through relent- less perseverance, long days, multiple shifts and weekends, D.F. Pray delivered the project as outlined for a predetermined grand opening. In all, it is a fine example of cooperation, communication and problem solving at all levels. “Always at D.F. Pray, whatever it takes to get the job done,” noted Laprise. Rain or shine, D.F. Pray ex- ceeds expectations. Founded in 1959, D.F. Pray is a full service general con-
tracting firm headquartered in Seekonk, MA with offices around the nation and projects throughout the world. D.F. Pray handles every step in a construction project, from concept to completion, with on-site superintendents, project managers and support staff to manage each project. Careful monitoring of every project and continuous communicationwith clients ensures that projects are completed with maximum ef- ficiency and minimum client stress. n
What makes this Project unique?
This project required both the accomplished skills of an expert general contractor and
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