Brea, Calif. (Sept. 18) – RMA Land
Construction, Inc. (RMA) under the
Walsh RMA Joint Venture (Walsh-RMA), is celebrating the recent completion of the
$37.8 million Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility (TEMF) project at
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. As with any successful project, objectives
were achieved through a commitment to exceed the minimum requirements, and go
beyond the call. Construction featured six (6) new facilities designed to meet
USGBC LEED® Silver Level,
including a large 14-bay two-story 60,000 SF tactical equipment maintenance
shop; Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) storage; 1,512-stall tactical vehicle
parking hardstand; a 100-stall POV parking lot; over one mile of storm
drainage; and 3,600 LF of fencing and gates.
“The
Walsh-RMA team met or exceeded the quality standards indicated on the project
plans…. Management at Walsh-RMA were easy to work with and responsive to the
needs of the customer.”
(Source: Interim Contractor Performance Evaluation from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
According to Steve Mohammad, RMA’s Executive Vice President, the
coordination of multiple subcontractors and over 750 individuals performing
work on the 21.5 acre site was a significant effort. Walsh-RMA, led by the
veteran site management team, ensured collaboration at all levels and pressed
forward to maintain momentum and construction progress. At times working up to
18 hours a day, six to seven days a week, Walsh-RMA provided the customer with beneficial
occupancy on July 12, 2013.
When faced with unforeseen challenges, the team not only stepped
up to the plate but exceeded the client’s requirements. During the site/civil
phase of this high-profile project, unexploded ordnances (UXOs) were discovered.
Originally understood to be a clear site, training landmines were found during
clearing and grubbing which required a work stoppage period. Walsh-RMA employed
the services of a qualified UXO specialist to perform disposal and clearance,
and further assisted with personnel training for potential UXO recognition and
response actions.
Keith Greer, Site Safety and Health Officer/Environmental
Health and Safety Manager (SSHO/EHS), attributed the success of this project
primarily to the commitment at all levels of the Joint Venture and willingness
of subcontractors to comply and train their personnel on safety. “Safety
indoctrination was accomplished early on with buy-in from all subcontractors
which facilitated a safe work environment,” Keith explained. “Our
subcontractors appreciated that we held safety to such a high standard to
ensure everyone returned home safely to their families.”
Walsh-RMA was presented with a Certificate of Accomplishment
Safety Award by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, for the outstanding achievement of completing this project with zero lost-time
incidents. Roy Mohammad, RMA’s President/CEO, stated, “Marking a significant
milestone, this is the largest single project award in the 32-year history of
RMA.” Roy went on to add, “The project team's consistent communication with
our USACE client, end-user and subcontractors, along with the perseverance to
progress through unanticipated issues, contributed to the project’s success.”
Congratulations to Anthony Choate, Project Manager; Eric Thomson,
Superintendent; Ken Carrara, Quality Control (QC) Manager; Keith Greer,
SSHO/EHS; Chad Johnson, Assistant Project Manager; Adam Thompson, Alternate QC
Manager/QC Specialist; Chad Bennett, Electrical Superintendent/Alternate SSHO;
and the Walsh-RMA team for the successful execution of the TEMF construction.
Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group, Ltd. is a family owned business
in its fourth generation of leadership providing general contracting,
construction management and design-build services. The Walsh Group is capable
of performing all site survey, engineering and layout, demolition, site
utility, yard piping, process equipment piping and installation, excavation,
concrete work and carpentry work with its own forces. Visit www.walshgroup.com for more information.
RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor
with 32 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal
government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build
management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including
new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military
barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops
facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and
civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit www.rmaland.com for more information.
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