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Property Type: Manufacturing Plant Location: Providence, Rhode Island Through the use of air filtration systems, Rolyn created a positive/negative air exchange to prevent cross-contamination between the divided areas. A microelectronics manufacturing plant sustained massive fire damage. The fire started in the chemical plating area of the factory and smoke soon filled the entire 57,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The damage, extensive due to the release of corrosive chlorides and hazardous chemicals such as cyanide, brought plant operations to a complete shutdown. It was vital for the facility to continue its business operations since a large portion of their work was U.S. Military related. The facility s chips were also used in implantable medical devices such as pacemakers. Rolyn began work by securing the building in order to protect the employees during the clean up process. Containment barriers were constructed on site in order to separate the facility s office areas from the affected plant operations area. Through the use of air filtration systems, Rolyn created a positive/negative air exchange to prevent cross-contamination between the divided areas. As soon as barriers were erected and the property was stabilized, Rolyn began to decontaminate the affected area. Simultaneously, Rolyn converted the office area into a temporary first class computer chip manufacturing facility with 100 ppm clean rooms, water cooled lasers, chemical fire suppression systems, orbitally welded stainless steel pipes, explosion proof gas bunkers, and haz mat storage containers. As a result the plant was able to continue production. Since the offices were now being used as a temporary manufacturing area, the office staff had to be relocated to the parking lot. Using portable field trailers, Rolyn set up management offices in the parking areas, allowing the company to reestablish contact with their customers and bring their operations back online. Acreage adjacent to the plant was used as a temporary parking lot. The reconstruction of the plant was also a challenge. Due to the sensitivity of the company s functions, extreme cleanliness was critical. All plant operations had to perform to semiconductor Class 100 cleanroom protocol. Rolyn arranged for periodic testing by qualified laboratories to ensure cleanliness standards were met. Once the rebuilding of the plant was completed, all temporary conditions needed to be reversed. Rolyn moved the employees back into their offices, disassembled the trailers, restored the adjacent acreage, and returned the plant to one hundred percent production. Case Study Industrial Property
Property Type: Hotel Location: Surfside Beach, South Carolina By the end of the month, the hotel had a total of 155 rooms ready for use and was able to maximize hotel occupancy rates for June, July, and August [...]. Late in October, Rolyn was contracted as a consultant for an ocean side high rise hotel in South Carolina to compose a scope of work for the demolition, rebuild and repairs of the structure following a kitchen fire. The 8 story, 157 guest room hotel was heavy damaged on the 2nd floor where the fire originated as well as the 3rd floor over the impacted area. The building suffered structural damages on these two floors, roughly a 1,000 ft 2 area. As a result of smoke disbursement throughout the chase systems of the structure, there was heavy smoke damage to 103 rooms and moderate damage to the other 54 rooms resulting in the closure of the hotel and the loss of associated revenues. Rolyn s team of consultants first met with the owner s representatives, including construction consultants and engineers as well as insurance adjustors to assess the damage and prepare a plan for selective demolition of the structure. Rolyn also met with code officials and the Fire Marshal to secure the necessary demolition permitting and to set up a series of inspections for the property that would later help expedite the rebuild process. Selective demolition began in early December and was completed in 14 days. A total of 103 rooms were completely gutted to the metal studs and 54 rooms were stripped of all finishes. Rolyn obtained the necessary permits and began the final demolition in March of 2011. This included the demolition of the rooms, corridors and common areas as well as a complete cleaning of all exposed areas. The entire structure was then subjected to a hydroxyl treatment to eliminate any residual smoke odors that could not otherwise be eliminated. Following the hydroxyl treatment, all surfaces were encapsulated with a shellac based sealer. This phase also included the structural demolition of the 2nd and 3rd floors where the fire originated and structural shoring of the area, the demolition of exterior walls, stucco, plumbing lines, electrical lines, concrete floors, the sprinkler line system and the hurricane impact slider doors. While the demolition process was underway, Rolyn met with the owner s architect, design team, engineers, and management staff to select finishes and develop schedules for the repairs to expedite the rebuild process and reduce the hotel s operational down time. Rolyn obtained the building permit in April and a temporary Certificate of Occupancy in May allowing the client to resume operations at the beginning of their busiest season with the lobby, front desk, elevator area and 3 floors consisting of 75 rooms and common areas fully restored and reopened. The following day Rolyn released another floor allowing for the availability of an additional 100 rooms. By the end of the month, the hotel had a total of 155 rooms ready for use and was able to maximize hotel occupancy rates for June, July, and August and surpass the expected revenues for these months given the amount of work required in the time allotted. By the time the Certificate of Occupancy was received in July of 2011, Rolyn had completed the project. Experiencing the devastating effects of the fire inspired the client to look at disaster preparedness more proactively. They made the sound decision to enroll in Rolyn s Priority Service Program to be better prepared for disasters and reduce their risk of future business disruption. Case Study Hospitality Property
Property Type: Residential Location: Bethesda, Maryland This project showcases Rolyn s turnkey services from remediation after the fire through complete reconstruction, providing the homeowner continuity throughout the entire process. This single-family home nearly burned to the ground, devastating the homeowners who had spent nearly two and a half years to find it. However, once past the trauma of the fire, they used it as an opportunity to build their dream home which took nearly a year and a half of planning. What was once a very traditional home became a stunning contemporary, award-winning home. Immediately following the fire, Rolyn performed fire and soot remediation in a small portion of the home that could be salvaged. Debris removal, demolition and site preparation work began shortly thereafter. Once the homeowners finalized their design, Rolyn began constructing the new home. As Rolyn began framing the structure, the project supervisor consulted closely with the architect to ensure the plans for the custom home were followed. As with any project of this nature, there were issues and changes along the way and Rolyn s supervisor brought these to the homeowner and architect to minimize delays. When appropriate, the supervisor proposed solutions and design ideas. Being a custom home, there were unusual elements which complicated the project including commercial custom-size windows, a flat roof, stucco exterior and a sophisticated HVAC system. Interior finishes, cabinetry and fixtures required special attention to detail. Rolyn successfully coordinated and managed subcontractors and all of the day-to-day details to meet project deadlines and budget, without sacrificing the quality of the work. This project was awarded Outstanding in the third annual Washington Spaces 2009 Best of Kitchen Spaces Design Competition for the home s very sleek and modern kitchen. This project showcases Rolyn s turnkey services from remediation after the fire through complete reconstruction, providing the homeowner continuity throughout the entire process. In addition, Rolyn s photographs and other documentation assisted the homeowner with their property insurance claim. These homeowners were extremely satisfied with Rolyn s work and in the end, delighted with their award-winning, dream home. Case Study Residential Property
Property Type: Condominium Loss Type: Preconstruction Services Location: Oxon Hill, Maryland Rolyn worked closely with the client s architects, designers, engineers and consultants to conduct plan reviews at each design deliverable phase providing the client with a report of findings. Just a few days after Christmas, a fire broke out in a condominium community located near the nation s capital. Thankfully, everyone was evacuated safely, but one building with 24 units was heavily damaged. The condominium home owner association s (HOA) management company called in a firm to provide immediate emergency services including demolition and debris removal. The HOA s property insurance carrier then called in a forensic firm to investigate the cause of the fire and obtain temporary permits to get a roof on the building to protect it from further damage. However, over the next 17 months, this firm was unable to obtain appropriate permits from the county which left the building exposed to the elements and vandalism. In addition, the 24 affected families were still living in temporary housing. Finally, the Board of Directors of the condominium HOA contracted with Rolyn to provide preconstruction services to represent their best interests, which clearly were not being met, and to prepare to restore the damaged property. The initial phase of preconstruction services included providing temporary power, installing protection to keep birds from entering the property, and installing fencing around the perimeter for security and safety. Rolyn worked closely with the client s architects, designers, engineers and consultants to conduct plan reviews at each design deliverable phase providing the client with a report of findings. Perhaps most importantly, Rolyn obtained the necessary permits from the county to move forward with installing a temporary roof on the building. Upon receipt of contents releases from unit owners, Rolyn removed any remaining residents contents within the premises and completed selective demolition of interior finishes as agreed upon with the insurance adjuster. Finally, Rolyn worked on behalf of the client to negotiate with the client s insurance carrier to determine a scope of work that would fully restore the property to its condition prior to the fire, plus code upgrades and the cost for these repairs. This condominium HOA relied upon Rolyn to act as their advocate when the insurance carrier was clearly letting them down. Rolyn worked on the client s behalf to get progress moving toward reconstruction while ensuring their needs and interests were met. The HOA board is confident that reconstruction can move forward and expects families to be back in their homes in nine months. Case Study Multifamily Property