Projects at Banton Construction

TRANSPORTATIO

Banton Construction is recognized in Connecticut as a leading general contractor, particularly in the area of transportation related construction. Past projects have included the construction and renovation of train stations, airports, transportation centers, maintenance facilities, bridges and salt storage structures for the State Department of Transportation. These projects have included an array of specialty construction including site work, drainage, bituminous paving, road construction and electrical work. Through our work in this area, Banton has gained extensive knowledge of working in areas with heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic, coordinating off-hour work schedules, and maintaining the highest possible level of safety and noise control. As a testament to our high level of knowledge in this area, Banton has enjoyed a very strong and successful working relationship with the Connecticut DOT as well as state and local entities.

Below is a brief sampling of Banton’s key transportation projects

Bridgeport Intermodal Transportation Center The Bridgeport Intermodal project encompasses a large geographical area and includes the new construction of a bus station facility, bus terminals and two bridges, as well as extensive site development and site improvements. The project best exemplifies Banton’s ability to perform a diverse array of construction. Banton successfully handled contaminated and controlled soils, contaminated groundwater, demolition of underground concrete structures, intensive dewatering, drilled piles to 60 foot depth with 15-foot rock sockets, complex concrete, and driven concrete piles to a depth of 40 feet. The bus station with its unique “green friendly” design is faced with state of the art zinc siding. The large terrazzo floor lobby is vaulted over 40 feet with walls of aluminum storefront and glass. The goals of the project are to interconnect Bridgeport’s complex transportation center – the train station, ferry terminal and parking garage – and to incorporate the existing facilities with the new construction of the bus station and terminals.
Darien & Milford Train Stations The Darien station involved the complete historical renovation of the existing station. Prior to the renovations, the project required the construction of fully operational temporary facilities, which allowed the station’s normal functions to continue during construction. Banton then performed all concrete, carpentry and electrical aspects of the project with its own forces. The scope also entailed the addition of two elevator systems and new canopy systems over the existing platforms. In order to construct the concrete structures for the new elevators, extensive work had to be performed on the existing railroad bridge over Route 1. This included driven horizontal tie-backs and soil nailing procedures. Meanwhile, the Milford station consisted of renovations to the existing station building.
Guilford Train Station The Guilford Train Station was one of three train stations simultaneously constructed by Banton as a component of the Amtrak Shoreline East expansion project. The Guilford station consisted of the new construction of two building towers at each side of the tracks with stairwells and full elevator access to a pedestrian bridge across the rails. Full length canopies, platforms and handicap accessible ramps were constructed at both the north and south of the tracks. Similar to the other related projects, the Guilford station remained fully operational while under construction. Train speeds through the work area were 110 miles per hour, and detailed planning was a necessity to ensure safety throughout the construction process.
Wallingford Maintenance Facility This project consisted of the total renovation of and additions to the Department of Transportation’s existing Wallingford Maintenance Facility. The work included the total gutting of the existing facility and upgrades ranging from the installation of new doors, windows, roofing, ceilings, garage doors, mechanical systems and terrazzo floors. The project also included full site improvements. The project phasing required the full operation of the facility during construction with temporary construction of offices and repair and fueling facilities to ensure that the ongoing activities of the DOT were not interrupted.
New Canaan Train Station At the onset of the project, which consisted of the historical renovation of the train station, the existing station was jacked up and temporarily moved away from the tracks. Structural sheeting was installed adjacent to the tracks to allow for new elevated concrete foundations and platforms. The entire site was raised several feet to accommodate the new platform height and handicap accessibility. The building was then reset and renovated. Because the station is listed as a historical landmark, the station and canopies were reassembled under strict historical guidelines. They now sit on new elevated foundations, which allow passengers to board the trains at grade. A new 160 foot replica of the existing canopy was also added to the north side of the tracks. All work on this project was performed while the station remained fully operational. This was accomplished by constructing a temporary facility to handle the daily passenger volume.
Waterbury Salt Shed This project involved the construction of a new 120 by 90 foot salt storage facility. The project also included the removal and disposal of hazardous soils as well as extensive improvements to the site. The project’s specifications primarily focused on the use of high tech materials in order to ensure that the structure will not fail over time due to salt corrosion.
Branford Train Station The Branford Train Station was a component of the Amtrak Shoreline East expansion. This project encompassed new construction of a train station with platforms, covered walkways and seating areas. The project also involved extensive sitework, which included a 200 vehicle parking lot to accommodate daily commuters. Soil support systems were required to maintain the stability of the tracks. In addition, 168 piles were installed adjacent to the tracks to support the foundations during the site and concrete work for the station’s platforms. Extensive safety measures were required and incorporated to perform work adjacent to the tracks with ongoing train traffic. All work was completed without incident or interruption to Amtrak’s daily operations.
Clinton Train Station The Clinton Train Station is another leg of the Amtrak Shoreline East expansion project. The project involved the construction of new 204-foot platforms with a covered waiting area. Sitework included new drives, parking lots and site improvements. Adding to the difficulty of the project was an extremely limited area of work and close proximity of surrounding businesses. This was an especially challenging project, as trains traveled by the work area at speeds of 110 miles per hour. The existing platform remained in operation and serviced riders on a daily basis throughout the duration of the project. Overhead work required night shifts and scheduled outages to ensure maximum safety.
Stamford Train Station This project involved the construction of a new addition as well as renovations to the existing Stamford station. The addition allows passengers to travel protected from the station under Interstate 95 to downtown Stamford. The structure itself is designed to withstand a bridge failure of I-95 above. Banton performed three major scopes of work on this project with its own forces. This consisted of concrete work with radius foundations, a finish wall paneling system, and unique architectural metal fabrications. The aluminum composite paneling system was installed on a 100-foot sign bridge that spanned the front of the building and throughout the interior walls of the concourse. Banton also designed and built a stainless steel tower in-house to match the architect’s rendering. The small footprint of the site, proximity to the street, bus station, train station and I-95 overhead made this project a logistical challenge. Source : http://www.bantonconstruction.com