Partnering. Planning. Producing.
Plan Resilient Infrastructure
We continue to experience more devastating climatic events. Our response has been consistent for many years… that is; we help everyone as best as we possibly can. Many times this means thinking through and designing longer-term solutions that will harden infrastructure in case of future challenges.
General Services
Assess current status of infrastructure for exposure to climatic risks and the potential effects of damage
Work hand-in-hand with clients to strategically develop preparedness plans for anticipated climatic events
Coordinate pre-event planning with Federal/State agencies
Assess and Inventory after-event damages
Program and Strategy Planning/Scheduling for restoration efforts
Funding Coordination
Lead Creative Teaming and Engineering for immediate and long-term solutions
Featured Case Project
Johnny Downs Sports Complex
Alexandria, Louisiana
Partnering
- City of Alexandria, Louisiana (Client)
Assignment Goal
- After a significant climate-related disaster (December 16, 2019 EF3 tornado), PAE was selected to partner with CoA in the development of a “Game Plan”/Strategy to not only renovate, but upgrade the Johnny Downs Sports Complex to meet multi-state competitors.
Planning
- Develop a true “GAME PLAN” Strategy & Approach – constantly revising scenarios and putting action steps in motion, managing not only a challenging renovation project, but also client/contract/community expectations, developing creative solutions, and delicate responses to media influence.
Producing
- Utilizing PAE’s deep knowledge and long-term sports field/facility engineering and construction management experience (Backstops/Synthetic turf/LED lighting/Field amenities) to complete a complex project in a compressed timeframe to avoid interference with committed tournaments.
Challenges/Opportunities:
- Renovation Factor – Storm-related damage made for high-risk constructability
- Upgrade Factor – Tying new work with old tested the principles of Safety, Function, and Value
- Inclement weather during Construction – January start with 4 months of unprecedented rain
- Six month window to World Series event for the majority completion of $7,000,000 project.
