Striving to be NAVFAC’s Model Construction Site – BEQs at Point Mugu, Naval Base Ventura County, CA

NAVFAC Southwest recently selected RMA’s Design-Build Renovate BEQs, B-21, B-22 & B-23 as the project site to visit at Point Mugu, Naval Base Ventura County, CA. The site was deemed to be impressively clean, orderly and in accordance with safety, quality and production standards.

Capt. Bruce Nevel (NAVFAC Operations Officer) and LTJG Alex Rovinksy (NAVFAC Construction Manager) walked the jobsite with Tiger Clifton (RMA Superintendent/SSHO) and Mac Sheikh (RMA CQC Manager). In addition to Tiger and Mac, the project management staff includes Calvin Hall (RMA Project Manager) and Gina Lopez-Fascia (RMA Project Coordinator).

The BEQ project calls for the modernization of the 62-year-old facilities to increase the buildings’ lifespan and improve the quality of life for unaccompanied enlisted personnel. The three barracks are each two-story and total over 41,000 SF.

With abatement of hazardous materials and work at heights posing intrinsic challenges, RMA developed and implemented detailed Asbestos and Lead Work Plans and a Site Specific Fall Protection Plan to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safe performance of work.

Onsite for 163 days, the project has logged 42,273 man-hours and 3,540 equipment hours with zero lost time incidents. Drywall installation was recently completed with the next phase to include installation of flooring.

 

Congratulations to the onsite team for their continued achievements in safety and client service!



Capt. Bruce Nevel (center) with Tiger Clifton, Superintendent/SSHO (left)
and Mac Sheikh, CQC Manager (right).

Trenching for concrete-encased, electical ductbanks.

A site-specific Fall Protection Plan was developed to ensure safety during roofing work.

 

New interior stairwell concrete placement.

New metal stud framing in corridor of BEQ Building 21.

Fort Hood Access Control Point Project, Onsite for a Year with Zero Lost Time Safety Incidents

Safety Success is a Team Effort. As a result of the firm commitment from our subcontractors to uphold RMA’s health and safety standards, the Access Control Point (ACP) project at Fort Hood, TX, has achieved 365 days with zero lost time safety incidents.
 
RMA’s onsite team implementing the site-specific Health  & Safety Plan (HSP) at the ACP consists of James Steinke (SSHO), Bill Moss (Project Manager), Henry Beaston (Superintendent), Scott Steward (QC Manager), and Paul Henion (QC Specialist).
 
The jobsite is located within Fort Hood’s East Range. With the requirement for the range to remain operational at all times during construction, a traffic control plan was developed and implemented to safely divert traffic and ensure the continued operation of roadways. In addition, the HSP requires daily safety briefings and equipment safety checks, along with onsite training and regular safety audits, to ensure complete awareness of potential hazards, mitigation measures, and proper equipment operations.

A key partner in the project’s HSP is TTG Utilities (TTGU), a local contractor based in Gatesville, TX. TTGU was subcontracted to perform a significant portion of work on the ACP including Site Utilities, Earthwork, Concrete, and Paving services. With numerous safety hazards associated with these features of work, RMA has worked closely with the TTGU crew to ensure safety while meeting schedule milestones.

RMA recently hosted a safety event on June 28, 2013, and recognized the TTGU crew for their unwavering commitment to safety. The TTGU crew is currently comprised of Randy Key (Foreman/Motor Grader Operator), Daniel Kolthoff (Water Truck/Flat Wheel Roller Operator), and Chapin Haynes (Laborer/Operator). The three-person crew has been onsite every work day since March 2013, working without any incident, consistently completing all required documentation, such as the safety equipment checklist, and recording equipment hours on their daily reports.

Thank you to everyone on the ACP team for their contribution to a safe work environment!

Under Construction: GRAB-300 active vehicle barrier system (ASTM M50 crash certified)

TTGU Crew: Chapin Haynes, Randy Key, and Daniel Kolthoff 

Safety on the jobsite requires measures to mitigate exposure to existing road hazards.

Traffic Control: Two-lane road diversions to keep roads open under safe conditions.