Additional problems hold up renovations at New Jersey veterans/senior center
Renovations are underway at the Oradell Veterans/Senior Citizens Building in New Jersey. On December 8, the Oradell Council voted 5-1 to approve a $20,314 change order when additional problems were discovered during the asbestos abatement process.
After the asbestos was removed from the building, the project manager explained that the grading for the handicap ramp was going to be too steep, so it had to be redesigned in a manner that requires more concrete, footings and railings. As the crews took care of the asbestos, they found termite and water damage that changed their original plans to just replace the wall panels. The change order includes the cost of new insulation in the walls and ceiling, which will make the building more energy-efficient.
Other change orders will likely be necessary as time goes on. There are code violations that need to be addressed, including electrical wiring deficiencies and moving the location of an electrical panel and water heater.
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