New York City Construction

[Zulak]

I've been asked to do a preliminary design on a new 9-story building in Manhattan. The building footprint is only 4000sf. My initial tendency is to use a structural steel frame, but the client had been led to believe that a concrete frame would be cheaper and faster to build. I personally don't see how it could be built faster than a steel frame, but NYC is a funny place. Does anybody have any experience in this area?

 

[bridgebuster]

I've worked in Manhattan for 20+ years, although not much building design. Shipping and erection access is a key issue in the city. Most streets cannot be closed during the day. Where in Manhattan is the facility to be constructed; it could shed some more light on the issues.

 

[Zulak]

Project is lower west side (Greenwich St. & Hubert St.).

 

[Rich2001]

Contact the AISC Solution Cenetr they can probally develop a cost estimate for both the Steel and Concrete alternative.

http://www.aisc.org/Template.cfm?Se...e/SteelSolution/SolutionCenterContactForm.cfm

American Institute of Steel Construction
One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601-2001

Fax (312) 670-5403

Phone (312) 670-2400