It is not too often that we get to work on projects close to our offices. As the Structural Engineers of Record for the Union City BART Station, also known at the Union City Intermodal Station, we have been able to observe the progress of construction on a daily basis. The station is adjacent to our Union City offices. Initially, we thought that would have been a problem since our offices are closer to the site than the construction trailer. We anticipated that our proximity to the jobsite would prompt the contractor or other project related field personnel to stop at our office to ask questions on a regular basis, bypassing the RFI process and ignoring project protocol simply because it’s so convenient. We have been pleased by the professionalism and courtesy that everyone involved has shown throughout the process in respecting our space and office schedule. The demands have not been unreasonable and even when inspectors or other personnel have stopped by our office unannounced, they have been conscious of our time.
The project has progressed with the majority of the structural work in place. They are awaiting the installation of the South platform escalator which is expected on site in the near future. They are painting and installing exterior glass and finishes on some of the exterior surfaces and once the escalator is in place they will be installing the glass systems that will eventually enclose the station on the South and North end.
As a local resident and frequent user of this facility I am looking forward to its completion and take great pride in being a part of this project. Some photos are attached; check out
our website for a rendering of the
final design.
Posted By
Jesus Sierra, S.E.
