Among the many Ranger Construction workers on a major design-build I-595 expansion project underway in Broward County are Grader Operator Jacquelin Guerrier, Loader Operator Dufrenne Dues, and Roller Operator Dominique Simon (in background with shovel). (Photo by Carl Thiemann)
Design-Build Pushing Road Work In Florida
Rangers I-595, Turnpike, I-95 & Other D-B Contracts Exceed $220 Million
(1st/2nd Quarter 2012)
As design-build continues to gain ground in Florida, Ranger Construction has secured more than $220 million in D-B road work as either the prime contractor or a major sub, underscoring the companys prominent role in the streamlined delivery method.
Unlike bidding and building to a finished set of plans, design-build calls for teams to propose the most cost-effective way to best achieve a particular result, guided by a budget estimate.
Projects are awarded based on a point system weighted for technical factors, not strictly by lowest bid, and the selected team produces the finished plans as part of the work process.
Having a well-qualified construction partner makes a big difference in the success of both the proposal and the project itself.
We understand whats necessary to put together an effective team of constructors and designers, said Ranger Executive V.P. Bob Schafer.
We actively participate in the design-build process with our Engineer/Designers and know how to get the most cost-effective design that is buildable in the least amount of time.
Rangers extensive insight benefits the traveling public, as well.
As a roadway contractor we are able to lend technical expertise to the most pressing issues, such as the safe maintenance of traffic for the duration of the project, said Ranger V.P. Ponch Frank. This is one of the most important concerns on any project.
Ranger is the prime contractor upgrading the I-4 interchange at SR-46 in Seminole County and widening nearly nine miles of I-95 in St. Lucie County.
As a subcontractor to Dragados USA, Ranger is building and paving a new section of I-595 and reconfiguring nearby Turnpike lanes as part of a major expansion of I-595 in Broward County.
Ranger is also paving I-95 Express lanes in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, among several other large D-B jobs. For project details, see Featured Projects on Ranger’s website: www.RangerConstruction.com.
Ranger has partnered or worked closely on projects with designers Wantman Group, Atkins, BCC, C3TS, Inwood, Boyer-Singleton, AECOM, DRMP, and RS&H; as well as with contractors Leware Construction Company, Cone & Graham, and GLF.
V&G and Sharpe Also Provide Expertise
Adding value to complex work such as design-build is not the exclusive realm of Ranger Construction, of course. Vecellio & Grogan and Sharpe Bros. also have decades of experience as proven and trusted construction partners. In fact, several of V&Gs current site development jobs are design-build. For more details, see the latest project news and photos at www.VecellioGrogan.com.
Design-Build Project Photos
Above: A Ranger asphalt paving crew works on nearby Turnpike lanes as part of a major design-build expansion of I-595 in Broward County. Ranger is a subcontractor to Dragados USA on the project. (Photos by Carl Thiemann)
Above: Dozer Operator Adam Rutledge works on Rangers design-build widening job on I-95 in St. Lucie County.
Above: Margarita Quirino and Christine Crowell mark the road base for grading on Rangers design-build I-4 interchange improvement at SR-46 in Seminole County.
Above: A pipe crew installs storm drainage on Rangers I-4 interchange project at SR-46. Crew members include Foreman Pat Monroe, Hoe Operator Ira Wilson, and near the structure, Eliu Vasquez and Jorge Barragan.