SNIT Optimization Project was a multi-year, multi-phase project to upgrade the land use of Virginia’s largest port. The scope of the project was to convert the south container yard from a mobile crane, and box stacking system, to a rail-mounted gantry crane system allowing boxes to be stacked 5-high and closer together which maximizes capacity and efficiency.
Heard Concrete began the initial phase of this project in 2017 and was substantially complete in 2019 with all contracts and change orders completed on time and on budget. Heard Concrete’s scope of work included placing over 40,500 cubic yards of heavy-duty concrete end stops, paving, trench drains, crane rail curbs, reefer racks and retaining walls. One of the unique scopes of this project was the installation of (18) miles of slip-form curb walls. We had two custom-designed vertical drill rigs for the installation or rebar dowels. We also purchased a curb machine and several custom-fabricated molds for this project. On a good day, we could place 1,000lf of curb.
The logistics of working around heavy port traffic and demanding client schedules were daily challenges, yet all were met and with a perfect safety record.
Project Information:
Architect: Boos Navarre
Final Cost:
Project Manager: Andy Williams
Superintendent: Danny Nero, Chris Swartz, Butch Reinert, Rodger Gregory
Prime Contractor: Allan Myers
Project Start: 2017
Project Completion: 2019
Challenges: Site logistics, heavy port traffic, multi-year phasing
Reference Contact Information
Prime Contractor: Allen Myers
Contact: Jonathan Holt
Address: 5300 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 250-3030
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