August 20, 2024

Westminister Presbyterian Church
Portland, Oregon

Westminister Presbyterian Church<br> Portland, Oregon

As part of a soil investigation for the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon, Torrent Resources, an Oldcastle Infrastructure company, was awarded the contract to develop and manufacture a storm water capture and infiltration system using the MaxWell Plus drywell. Oldcastle was able to showcase its ability to develop a greener and customized solution to converting the church parking lot using low impact development (LID) principles, that saves the client effort, time and money. Torrent Resources’ MaxWell drywell allowed the client to reinforce and improve their existing infrastructure for a reliable solution.

THE CHALLENGE

The soil investigation for the Westminster parking lot found that the site was underlain by at least 30 feet of clay and silt. As a result, this was creating unideal conditions for infiltration and LID designs.

Oldcastle was selected for the contract to complete the church parking lot update. A second inspection beyond 30 feet was required to gather new geotechnical information to ensure the MaxWell Plus drainage system was the right infiltration BMP.

THE SOLUTION

The client installed the MaxWell Plus drainage system to provide infiltration, citing a number of important factors:

| High storm water storage volume of 5,733 CF

| Ability to pre-treat storm water twice for constituent removal

| Field-proven efficiency

| High quality standards

Oldcastle was contracted to drill the MaxWell drywell to a depth of 57 feet, which was completed in a highly permeable layer of sand and gravel to make for a successful LID project.

The post construction percolation test yielded an in-situ flow rate of 0.46 CFS (206 gpm), which was more than 3 times greater than the design percolation rate.

BENEFITS

QUICK TO INSTALL

| Oldcastle Infrastructure’s BioPod was quick, easy and safe to install on-site for Apple Valley Construction. Using BioPod in place of the well-established competitor’s product allowed for all three units to be installed in just 13 hours, saving the contractor a significant reduction in labor time.

SUPERIOR QUALITY

The Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot update was an excellent example of robust pre-treatment for influent storm water. As materials become permeable, a deep infiltration system from MaxWell drywell systems is key to a reliable solution.

A RELIABLE SOLUTION ON A TIGHT TIMELINE

Oldcastle exceeded performance expectations for the client and the job site. The MaxWell Plus system was installed and tested in less than one week so as not to impact the project schedule, making it the most feasible, constructible, and cost effective solution.

“The product offers field-proven efficiency and is the overwhelming choice of specifying engineers in the private sector.”

VLMK Consulting Engineers

Jurisdiction: City of Portland DES

Developer: Westminister Presbyterian Church

Civil Engineer: VLMK Consulting Engineers

Solution: (2) Maxwell Plus – Double Wall

Stormwater Volume: 5,733 CF

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Seattle, WA PerkFilter® Installation
WATERFRONT ALASKAN WAY

Seattle, WA PerkFilter® Installation<br> WATERFRONT ALASKAN WAY

The all-new Seattle Waterfront is set to change the entire landscape of the city, finally connecting the downtown and historic piers into one single, cohesive system. In addition to completely reimagining the flow of the city, the development will provide new protective infrastructure, including a seismically stable seawall (another Oldcastle project) as well as a green stormwater management system to maintain runoff along the entire development.

The systems had to meet regulatory requirements for basic treatment with GULD approval by the Department of Ecology as well as the City of Seattle (both Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle Department of Transportation). Systems were all sized using City of Seattle Stormwater Design Manual for multiple drainage areas and corresponding treatment flow rates.

THE CHALLENGE

The challenges with this project were primarily found in the coordination of multiple stakeholders and navigating the complex infrastructure below street level, working with both to tie in new construction for multiple utilities. The existing Alaskan Way Viaduct had required full demolition as we looked to build the new Alaskan Way within the very same footprint. Numerous moving parts resulted in a vastly complex schedule for installation, demanding precision in execution on every phase of the project.

Specific challenges the Oldcastle team faced during this project included:

| Meeting the HS-25 traffic load rating for all structures included.

| Redesigning pedestrian and vehicular traffic to include PerkFilter systems for stormwater treatment.

| Ensuring the approved inlet vane grating was on all CB units.

| Providing stamped structural design calculations and drawings for every unit on the project.

THE SOLUTION

When matched against competitor solutions, Oldcastle Infrastructure’s PerkFilter stood out among the competition. Both catch basins and vault units were used in the design of the project, as the City of Seattle sought the longevity of a solution that can only be found in precast concrete. In addition, the PerkFilter product had been used in jobs for the City of Seattle previously; this familiarity and trust with the product helped reassure the project’s success. All systems used were sized according to the City of Seattle Stormwater Design Manual to include multiple drainage areas and corresponding treatment flow rates.

BENEFITS

LONGEVITY

| Thanks to precast concrete, PerkFilter offers more reliability than steel when used in a marine climate. The long term durability and service life of concrete is unmatched, and provides a better solution for sustainability of the infrastructure.

SECURITY

| Compared to other products, PerkFilter stands up to vehicle traffic better due to its stronger top lid design. PerkFilter lids fasten securely so that they remain resistant and largely clatter-free when subject to standard vehicular traffic.

TIMELY

| Product delivery was done in phases, ensuring that units were available whenever needed. This delivery phasing allowed Oldcastle Infrastructure to supply units early and in greater supply, allowing for on-site storage until it was time for installation.

“The City of Seattle is a huge fan of the PerkFilter® system. Its advanced filtration matches perfectly with their transition to new, modern infrastructure both in this, and other developments around the city”

Mike Scott

Oldcastle Infrastructure

Owner: The City of Seattle

Contractor: Gary Merlino Construction

Consulting Engineer: WSP | Seattle

Solution: 49 PerkFilter Catch Basins | 3 PerkFilter Valuts

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Cypress Street Stormwater Solutions

Cypress Street Stormwater Solutions

The challenge

Frequent and excessive stormwater runoff was overwhelming the heart of downtown Tampa due to its outdated storm drainage system. As a result of this antiquated system, the city was having ongoing business and residential flooding, ongoing traffic delays, and disruptions.

The Cypress Street area of Tampa – consisting of one residential street, two mixed-use streets and one commercial street – is in a low-lying area of West Tampa close to the central business district and Tampa Bay. With a patchwork drainage system that has been built and expanded over the years, its design lacked cohesion and the capacity to deal with the level of stormwater runoff and persistent flooding caused by significant thunderstorms.

Oldcastle Infrastructure joined Woodruff & Sons, Inc. and a local engineering consulting firm to develop a drainage solution for the city of Tampa that was effective, efficient, and economical while increasing the sustainability, safety, and overall system longevity.

This comprehensive, turnkey support and solution would be needed to modernize the community and transform the lives of its residents.

 

The solution

Nearly 7,300 linear feet of box culverts and reinforced concrete pipe with precast catch basins and curb/throat inlets, DVS separators, Flogard® inlet filters, Nutrient Separating Baffle Box® (NSBB) separators, and area drains were added to the existing system.

This was necessary to reduce maintenance costs, and lessen the duration and depth of flooding. The system would require multi-stage filtration, hydrodynamic separation, and hydrocarbon absorption to achieve eco-friendly and sustainable benefits.

 

The outcome

This outfall project showcased Oldcastle’s ability to provide comprehensive, turnkey support and solutions that modernize communities and transform the lives of their residents.

Oldcastle’s integrated, multi-solution systems offered an increased level of drainage, traffic safety, residential and business safety in a residential area that is historically prone to flooding.

In addition to its handling of stormwater, the project:

| Enhanced pedestrian safety and mobility

| Created far less flooding in the area

| Reduced threats of road closures, flooded vehicles, traffic incidents

| Improved overall water quality with filtration and proper drainage

 

Benefits

SAFETY

| By eliminating business and residential flooding due to previous poor stormwater drainage, Tampa traffic safety has vastly improved.

SUSTAINABILITY

| The full stormwater management and drainage solution, including NSBB and curb inlet filtration, is significantly reducing polluted stormwater run-off to otherwise clean water sources. As such, it is largely improving Tampa’s overall water quality and green infrastructure.

“Previously, Willas at Rome and Fig was struggling with persistent flooding and had installed an aluminum sluice gate on their door to prevent stormwater from entering their business. Since the install of the new system, the business has not had any more flooding problems.”

Sunny Noland | Superintendent

Woodruff & Sons, Inc.

Owner: City of Tampa and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)

Contractor: Woodruff & Sons, Inc.

Distribution Plant: Cape Coral, FL

Solutions:
1,328 Box Culverts
3 NSBB Units
43 Access Risers
73 Curb Inlets
18 Storm Manholes
11 Grate Inlets
22 Sanitary Manholes

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BioPod™ System with StormMix™ Media – Customized Stormwater Biofiltration

BioPod™ System with StormMix™ Media – Customized Stormwater Biofiltration

During the development of a large commercial warehouse, tight site constraints made it nearly impossible to install a standard configuration stormwater treatment system. Replacing the existing design required a new solution that met site requirements and could be delivered on schedule. As part of the development, a custom underground BioPod™ biofiltration system was designed.

THE CHALLENGE

Having previously worked with Oldcastle Infrastructure, the contractor reached out seeking an economic alternative that would satisfy the treatment requirements and meet site specifications.

This installation provided a number of challenges along the way:

| Accommodating a tight right of way at the development site.
| Customizing a solution that eliminated a multiple unit design configuration and a number of flow splitter manhole hydraulics.
| Reducing the lead times and installation window with a more economic product.
| Ensuring design approvals and delivery were within the project timeline.

THE SOLUTION

The Oldcastle Infrastructure team identified a unique opportunity to design and install a custom BioPod system to replace the originally specified units. The Oldcastle team’s ability to deliver a solution on time while meeting site constraints was crucial in being awarded this project.

Designing the custom BioPod required a new 15×51 layout to achieve a high treatment flow rate and an expedited process to ensure delivery times. The new unit was successfully installed within 8 hours, saving the contractor time and money.

BENEFITS

ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY

| The BioPod system delivered a low-impact development solution that meets green infrastructure requirements and offers a reduced footprint compared to traditional stormwater treatment systems.

TIME-SAVING

| Oldcastle Infrastructure was able to work swiftly and precisely to present and submit designs in 2 weeks, with the system ready to deliver in just 7 weeks after approvals. And with a perfectly executed delivery and installation, the custom BioPod was delivered to the exact project specifications.

FLEXIBLE

| From design to installation, the Oldcastle team offered an experience tailored to the contractor’s need, and BioPod’s unique design allows for seamless integration with other stormwater systems in the future.

“The BioPod was the most cost effective solution for this project applicatio. Large treatment requirements, tight site constraints equals perfect solution.”

Property Developer

| Contractor
Miles Resources

| Consulting Engineer
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.

| Solution
BioPod Underground

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Concrete Pipe Fault Line Solution

Concrete Pipe Fault Line Solution



Title of the document

Thriving and bustling Harris County is the most populous county in Texas. To plan for continued growth and increasing water management needs, the county required an expanded water line system to run under Beltway 8, part of an 88-mile freeway around Houston. Oldcastle Infrastructure was chosen for the job because of their ability to meet the specification requirements, operate within the required budget parameters, and complete the project by the deadline.

CHALLENGE

This was a highly complex project in many ways, as it required Oldcastle Infrastructure and the contractor to overcome a series of unique and difficult circumstances. These included:

• The waterline went through a fault line.
• Extensive tunneling was required underneath the busy Beltway 8 Freeway.
• The project location was in close proximity to high voltage transmission lines.
• The size and weight of the required concrete pipe made installation challenging.
• Hydraulics were required to jack the pipes in place.
• The pipe jacking machine required constant monitoring and maintenance.

SOLUTION

Oldcastle Infrastructure, working in tandem with Harper Brothers Construction, designed, manufactured, and installed 17 pieces of 108” concrete pipe as a Tunnel Liner or Jacket around the 84” water line. Normally, a trench would be dug to install the concrete pipe underground and the trench would be backfilled after the pipe was installed. Conditions in this case, however, called for a trenchless installation. The contractor had to tunnel under the Beltline 8 Freeway and hydraulically jack the 108’ diameter concrete pipes into place. This had to be done one after the other – and all from one location at the side of the freeway. The hydraulic jacking required 12 hours to push each pipe into place.

This was a highly specialized application at a fault line crossing – and only the second time Harper Brothers Construction has used concrete pipe as a tunnel liner. After two months, the project was completed on time. The waterline was well-supported and protected across the fault line and the entire installation went smoothly without disrupting freeway traffic.

BENEFITS

Oldcastle Infrastructure’s Concrete Pipe will provide a long-term, high-performing, and sustainable water management solution for the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.

Highest Built-in Structural Strength
The strength of the Oldcastle Infrastructure’s concrete pipe contributes to its resiliency. It is particularly resistant to damage from external forces; therefore, it was selected to support the water line across the fault line protecting it from damage due to earth movement.

Highway Service Uninterrupted
The Beltline 8 Freeway was not disrupted during the pipe installation.

• Tunneling prevented the digging of a trench through the freeway.
• Traffic flowed normally on the freeway during the installation.
• The freeway did not need rebuilding after the installation.

“Oldcastle Infrastructure was always on time and easy to work with. They understand tight timelines and deliver with great dependability and reliability. Plus, their engineers were always available for questions or to resolve any issues. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed.”

Miguel Garcia
Project Manager
Harper Brothers Construction

|  Owner
Harris County

|  Contractor
Harper Brothers

|  Distribution Plant
Houston, TX

Featured Products
17 Joints of 108” concrete pipe


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Gas Station | EV Cabinet Base System

Gas Station | EV Cabinet Base System

The EV Cabinet Base System has been specified by MFG to aid and enhance the installation of Power Cabinets, required at an EV Charging Bay, located on a gas station in Leyton.

SOLUTION

Designed to simplify the installation and maintenance of switch gear power/comms cabinets which allows for streamlined upgrades, additions and replacements. This modular base system is significantly faster to install when compared to traditional methods as initial installation requires no concrete, removing significant delays attributable to weather constraints. Comprising of a STAKKAbox™ ULTIMA Connect Access Chamber, onto which cabinet modules are bolted and secured, the system facilitates a positively connected duct network directly into the cabinets.

Upon completion of civils installation and, if preferred at a later stage when ready for use, power cabinets are simply lowered onto the cabinet base via a truck crane and bolted into position.

In this instance, contractors were able to install the cabinet base prior to the delivery of power cabinets eradicating the risk of potential and costly damage to equipment while work continues. Additionally, this installation allows for civils and electrical works to be carried out independently, guaranteeing no time is lost due to conflicting schedules.

Providing open cable access between cabinets, the Cabinet Base System is fully future proofed to allow the addition of cables (should advancements in technology dictate) while affording a simplified process in terms of maintenance, removal and replacement.

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Featured Products
STAKKAbox™ ULTIMA Connect
Cabinet Base System

 

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Rapid EV Charger Foundation

Rapid EV Charger Foundation

Transport for London (TfL) has invested in EV charging infrastructure to support the UK government goal of cutting 68% of UK greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

SOLUTION

The implementation of EV infrastructure aims to encourage the transition to electrical vehicles. However, this rapidly evolving technology could potentially prove costly to many local authorities as they try to make their towns and cities cleaner. We have utilized our experience providing future-proofed solutions to develop the Universal EV Charger Foundation to accommodate changing EV technologies.

The system is composed of a Shallow Foundation Retention Socket, which is ideal for installing around existing underground services. Another advantage is that the Retention Socket and ducting can be installed and left sealed with a pedestrian plug until the expensive EV charger unit is available for installation at a later date. The second component of the system, the Adapter Plate, is secured into the Retention Socket on the day of the charger unit installation. The Adapter Plate corresponds with the unit manufacturer, in this case, BP Pulse.

Once the Adapter Plate is secured and the power cable is positioned in the Retention Socket the charger unit is lowered by a truck crane onto the plate. Locating pins screwed to the Adapter Plate assist in aligning the plate to the charger unit. These pins are then removed and 4 set screws secure the system in place, ready for electrical connection.

Reboundable X-Last bollards installed in composite sockets accompany the system to provide protection to the unit and can be demounted at any time if required.

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Featured Products
Shallow Foundation Retention Socket
Adapter Plate
Reboundable X-Last Bollards

 

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Gas Station | EV High Power Charger Foundation

Gas Station | EV High Power Charger Foundation

Four High Power Charger Foundations have been selected to install one high power EV charger and three rapid EV charger dispenser units, within an existing gas station situated in Worcester.

SOLUTION

Designed to accommodate all manufactured and custom high power dispenser units; the Modular Foundation System combines the STAKKAbox Modula Access Chamber with our Retention Socket. This design provides unrivaled flexibility, when accommodating the bend radius of large power cables.

Civils works were completed prior to the installation of EV dispensers, as the system allows for cables to be pulled through ducting and stored within the Retention Socket. If required, foundations can therefore be installed, and utilized when future demand dictates and, in this instance, eradicated any issues associated with conflicting time schedules.

Initially specified to improve the installation and cabling process, these systems are also future-proofed to allow for technological advancements and replacements. With inevitably increased demand, the High Power Charger Foundation will facilitate the upgrading of the rapid dispenser units without any further civils work.

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Featured Products
STAKKAbox™ Modula Access Chamber
Retention Socket

 

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Replenishh Parking Lot | EV Fast Charger Foundation

Replenishh Parking Lot | EV Fast Charger Foundation

The Fast Charger Foundation has been selected and installed within a “Rapid Electronics” parking lot in Colchester. Working closely with Replenishh, an EV division within the Rapid Group, we supplied the foundation to install a Schneider fast charger dispenser.

SOLUTION

This universal system utilizes the Retention Socket, selected with a duckfoot bend option for this installation, to provide a positively ducted connection to an access chamber, located nearby. Dispensers can be installed directly within the Retention Socket, however, in this instance, the Schneider unit was secured to a spigotted adapter plate and then installed, to accommodate the manufacturer-specific design.

Facilitating civils and electrical cabling works completion prior to the delivery of dispenser units; the Fast Charger Foundation provided a simplified installation and guaranteed no conflict in time schedules between contractors, enabling adherence to strict time constraints. While not in use, the cables are stored in the Retention Socket, which is then sealed with a pedestrian plug to eradicate any trip hazards.

The system has provided improved access to all utility cables for ongoing maintenance purposes and will allow for future upgrades to accommodate inevitable advancements in technology.

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Featured Products
Retention Socket

 

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Baltimore MTA Railway Project | Cable Management Solution

Baltimore MTA Railway Project | Cable Management Solution

Baltimore MTA was developing a brand-new light rail system to alleviate vehicular traffic and move customers faster through the city. A key factor in the design involved a new solution to contain and protect the many cables that go into a modern transit system, including electrical, communication, signaling and fiberoptic cable. Traditionally, cables were buried in conduits, placed in a duct bank, laid into a cable trench or put up on catenary poles. These existing methods of cable management were costly, time-consuming and highly inefficient. Oldcastle Infrastructure introduced new products and technology that allowed us to provide an innovative solution to the Baltimore MTA that would save considerable time and money on installation. The newer method of cable management also makes maintenance easier following project completion.

CHALLENGE

The challenge in any Rail/ Transit/LRT project is determining which design methods are best suited to incorporate into the system based on the site conditions and limitations. Our goal as a major supplier to the market is to understand these conditions and how they relate to the overall conceptual design, and work with the customer to demonstrate the benefits behind those project plans. For the Baltimore MTA, Oldcastle Infrastructure provided an integrated cable management solution by leveraging application engineering expertise and products from across our global enterprise portfolio.

SOLUTION

Our first goal, as always, is to listen to the customer and understand their needs. After reviewing the existing design, we came back with a plan for a complete cable management system. Our deliveries included overall conceptual design, site conditions and long-term needs over the project lifecycle. We provided the technical information around the components and how they fit together into their design.

Key products featured in the overall cable solution include: Plastibeton for cable troughing and protecting vital cables from vehicular traffic, emergency vehicles and maintenance equipment. Multiduct cable protection ducting system replaces traditional concrete encased conduits while providing a faster installation, less space and overall material cost savings. STAKKAbox modular vault system built on-site with lightweight, easily connectable corner pieces and scalable sidewall lengths that configure to the unique project specifications and, depending on the size of the project, can be completely installed in just one day.

One of the advantages of this type of cable management solution is that it is component-based and does not require custom engineering along the way, or the time-consuming process of pouring and drying concrete. It can take 7-10 days for that traditional solution – versus 1-2 days for our innovative solution.

BENEFITS

Overall, our functional cable management solution offered a robust value proposition via a system that is:

  • Safer
  • Faster
  • Lower in cost
  • Easier to maintain
  • More efficient
  • Repeatable and scalable
  • All from a single supplier making it easier to manage
  • For the Baltimore MTA, this solution took cable from an  underground,  inaccessible conduit, to a place where the cable is more accessible and maintainable. No more burying cable underground and having to pull it out to gain access.

    This idea of component building a cable management solution is now being used throughout our rail industry and to different degrees so owners like Amtrak and Metro North can benefit. Oldcastle Infrastructure’s engineering team is with them for support from day one – right through the entire life cycle of the project.

    The Baltimore MTA project transcended geography, federal and local regulations, logistical and technical challenges and competitive pressures. It’s one more example of Oldcastle Infrastructure and CRH collaborating in action to get the job done. Rail projects like this one and others can have a 10-year life cycle. It’s good to know you can partner with a company like Oldcastle Infrastructure that has the innovative solutions and staying power to be there for you in the long run.

    |  Owner
    Baltimore MT

    |  Consulting Engineer
    Precision Approach Engineering, Inc.

    Featured Products
    Plastibeton Cable Trench System
    Multiduct Cable Protection Ducting System
    STAKKAbox Ultima Connect Modular Vault System

     

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    EV Charging Station | Foundation Solutions

    EV Charging Station | Foundation Solutions

    It may be early in the adoption curve for electric vehicles in the U.S., yet the timing is perfect for Oldcastle Infrastructure to be the first to market with scalable, sustainable EV charging station foundation solutions that set the infrastructure standards in the emerging eMobility industry.

    By capitalizing on expertise, collaboration with a leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and trillions of dollars of infrastructure funding in the US, Oldcastle Infrastructure is creating a roadmap to be at the forefront of future-proofing the built world. Oldcastle Infrastructure teamed up with the OEM to assist with streamlining the installation process, allowing the OEM to save time and money, and standardize deployments across the U.S.

    CHALLENGE

    The OEM was using a cast-in-place design that was vulnerable to a series of inefficiencies. Cast-in-place is a cumbersome process that requires extensive prep work, field labor, challenging site constraints, and nearly perfect weather conditions. This combination of factors has slowed down the rollout of EV charging stations at a time when timing mattered.

    SOLUTION

    Oldcastle Infrastructure designed and tested multiple iterations of a precast mounting pad. Through our collaboration with the OEM, we discovered difficulties feeding wiring through the conduits. To solve this problem, our engineers created multiple blockouts in the pad. Additionally, the pad design was optimized for precast concrete manufacturing by making several adjustments including removing the customer-provided mounting plate.

    The result is four standardized precast foundation designs that offer a turn-key solution across the U.S. eMobility space. The installation process was streamlined into a single-day installation, requiring the construction team to only drop a fully manufactured piece into the excavated area. This solution is being launched across the country and its success is driving the conversation toward a fully future-proofed solution.

    Oldcastle Infrastructure continues to collaborate with the OEM in design enhancements that include a universal Retention Socket and adapter plate that can be used to prepare the foundation pad to accept the charging station and set the customer up for a faster installation and safe pedestrian walkways between installs. Oldcastle Infrastructure is leading the way with EV charging products that create easy-to-install, future-ready solutions and allow OEMs to standardize eMobility deployment across the U.S

    BENEFITS

    Speed up and simplify your installation with one foundation for all your EV charging infrastructure. The EVNext precast concrete pad arrives at the job site ready-to-go, with openings customized for your equipment and anchors inserted precisely where you need them. These durable foundations can be installed above or at grade and can accommodate EV chargers, cabinets, transformers, or switchgear components.

    • Our engineering team works with you to create a customized solution that fits your specs
    • Pads are designed for your equipment needs with openings precisely where you need them
    • Precast foundations arrive on-site, ready for installation, and equipment connections
    • A strong, durable foundation for EV chargers, cabinets, transformers, and switchgear components
    • Inserts can be included for anchoring equipment
    • Pads can be installed above grade or at grade, subject to engineering evaluation
    • Conduits can be embedded upon request
    • Precast concrete eliminates the wait time of cast-in-place options; equipment can be installed the same day

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    Golden Leaf Rural Broadband Project

    North Carolina

    DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TEAM

    General Contractor: Commscope
    Owner: MCNC
    Precaster: Oldcastle Infrastructure
    Manufacturing Facility: Oldcastle Infrastructure, Newnan, Georgia

    New fiber build installation of approximately 2,000 miles of fiber optic cables throughout a 69 county area in the state of North Carolina. As part of the BroadbandUSA Initiative once complete the project will greatly increase the broadband capacity and stabilize bandwidth and Internet access costs for public school systems, community college campuses, libraries, universities, and other community anchor institutions.

    Phase 1 required (2) two turnkey Co- Location Shelters to house the headend fiber network system.

    Phase 2 required an additional (18) eighteen turnkey Co-Location shelter sites.

    CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGE

    In collaboration with MCNC, Commscope and the State of North Carolina Oldcastle Infrastructure provided a “turnkey” solution for (20) different sites. Oldcastle’s scope of work consisted of the manufacturing, outfitting and installation of (20) twenty RCS1020 shelters along with foundations, fencing, power service, dc installation, racking and generators.

    PRECAST SOLUTION

    The turnkey project involved the manufacturing and complete out-fitting of Oldcastle Infrastructure’s RCS1020 Precast Equipment Shelters with all specified equipment. In addition, the fully out-fitted shelters were shipped, installed and made fully functional at (20) twenty different locations in North Carolina. The RCS1020 shelters were manufactured at our Newnan, GA facility and foundations were installed in the field by our Oldcastle Services Group.

    CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

    Start Date: January 2012
    Completion Date: Scheduled for September 1, 2012

    SCOPE OF WORK

    Precast Structure
    A. STRUCTURE ENGINEERING
    Drawings: Detailed engineering and drawings

    B. PRECAST CONCRETE SHELL
    Size: (1) RCS 1020 concrete shelter with waffled floor
    Concrete: 5000 psi concrete
    Outside Dimension: 20′-0″ Long x 10′-0″ W x 10′-1″ H
    Finished Inside Dimension: 19′-0″ Long x 9′-0″ W x 9′-0″ H
    Weight: Approximate finished weight: 48,432 pounds
    Specifications: Floor load: 200 PSF
    Roof Load: 60 PSF
    Wind Load: 150 MPH, Exp “C”
    Bullet Resistance: UL752 Level 4 equivalent
    Fire Rating: 2 hour
    Seismic Zone: Up to 50% gravity acceleration

    C. FINISHES
    Exterior Walls: Exposed aggregate finish with tan trim
    Interior Walls & Ceiling: 1/8″ FRP mounted on 1/2″ board
    Insulation: R-11 on walls and ceiling
    Telco Board: (1) 4’x4′ telco termination board; white
    Floor: Vinyl composition tile
    Roofing: Dura-cool coating

    D. DOORS AND OPENINGS
    Doors: (2) 3’-0” x 7’-0” heavy duty steel door & frame
    Locks: (2) Kaba – 5 key combination locksets
    Door Hardware: NRP Stainless steel hinges, closer, pick plate, holder, weather stripping, door shoe & aluminum threshold.
    Door Drip Caps: (2) Door drip caps – 2 ½” wide
    Door Canopy: (2) Standard 3070 door canopies

    E. POWER
    Power Service: 200A, 1Ø, 120/240V
    Main Distribution Panel: 200A, 1Ø, main breaker w/ 42 positions “SQ D”, breakers
    Exterior Disconnect: 200A, 1Ø, exterior disconnect
    Surge Suppression: (1) AC Data surge suppressor – AC2100NA
    Convenience Outlets: (8) 120v/20A duplex outlets
    Exterior GFI Outlets: (1) 120/20A outlet
    Twistlock Receptacles: (4) 120v/20A twistlock receptacles
    Automatic Transfer Switch: (1) Automatic Transfer Switch – Asco 300 Series
    Fiber Termination Panel: (2) Fiber Termination Panels
    Battery Plant: (2) 100A, Eltek Valere DC Battery Plants
    Standard Racks: (2) Standard racks
    Invertor: (1) 2000 Watt invertor

    F. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM
    HVAC: (2) 3 ton, 1Ø – Marvair HVAC units with 5kw heater, no economizer
    Controls: (1) Lead / Lag controller

    G. ALARMS
    Alarms: (1) 25 pair alarm terminal box with Intrusion, smoke, power failure, HVAC fail and high/low temperature

    H. LIGHTING
    Interior: (4) 4’, double tube fluorescent light fixtures with lexan covers
    Exterior: (2) Exterior lights, 70 Watt HPS with photocell
    Emergency: (1) Emergency fixture with dual flood lights
    Switches: (2) 20 amp light switches

    I. CABLE LADDER
    Cable Ladder: 60 linear feet of 18” wide gold chromate cable ladder with supports and brackets
    Cable Brackets: 22 each cable brackets – Central Steel Part #ACB2ZY

    Also Offering Real Estate Services

    • Identification/Evaluation
    • Due diligence
    • Contract negotiation
    • Representation at closing
    • Real Estate CommissionsFind out more about Oldcastle Precast Building Structures.

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    High Volume StormCapture® Detention System

    High Volume StormCapture® Detention System

    While constructing a new e-commerce distribution center, our client turned to Oldcastle Infrastructure for a stormwater management solution and underground detention system. Utilizing our StormCapture detention system and supporting products, we provided a solution that was focused on efficiency both in function and installation.

    CHALLENGE

    Brent Scarbrough & Company, the operating contractor on this project, brought in Oldcastle Infrastructure in the face of several logistical challenges. The large amounts of rainfall customary to the area provided difficult working conditions, while additionally meaning that the stormwater system of choice needed to be stronger, more reliable and more effective than standard systems.

    This installation provided a number of challenges along the way:

    • A very tight working space for the installation caused the trucks to be in constant motion.
    • The size of the system required staging of StormCapture units on site so that manufacturing could continue.
    • Large amounts of rain provided a natural obstacle to the installation timeline.

    SOLUTION

    Oldcastle Infrastructure designed a completely custom stormwater detention system utilizing the StormCapture clamshell modules. Able to meet all the project requirements, work within site constraints and deliver a system that met application needs, our local manufacturing provided the most efficient and responsive installation process possible.

    Due to the local production of the product, Oldcastle Infrastructure was able to deliver StormCapture units at an unmatchable pace, resulting in the complete installation in just 6 working days.

    In addition, Oldcastle Infrastructure representatives were on site every single day during the installation. By providing attentive, ongoing support throughout the process, a deep understanding and high-functioning relationship was formed with the contractor.

    BENEFITS

    Build Quality
    The quality of our StormCapture system was a difference maker, providing an easier and safer installation due to the interlocking modules. Additionally, every module was poured in the same plant, ensuring high and uniform quality across the board.

    Easy Installation
    Because of StormCapture’s unique design, installation was expedited through the interlocking nature of the product. This feature allows a faster setting process and resulted in 434 pieces being installed in just a few days.

    Locally Manufactured
    Oldcastle Infrastructure’s local manufacturing was a big advantage for this installation. Due to the tight timeline and working conditions, drivers were able to unload, and return to pick up the next round directly from the manufacturing facility, expediting the timeline and keeping installation moving.

    “The quality and design of the StormCapture modules allowed for much faster set times. This kept our very tight schedule on track.”

    Heath Head
    Brent Scarbrough & Company

    |  Contractor
    Brent Scarbrough & Company

    |  Consulting Engineer
    Eberly & Associates

    |  Stormwater Volume
    310,651 cubic feet of storage

    Featured Products
    StormCapture®
    Link Slabs
    Grade Slabs

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    Pepin Creek Fish Passage | Split Box Culvert Solution

    Pepin Creek Fish Passage | Split Box Culvert Solution

    The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has been working to remove fish passage barriers throughout western Washington since 2013 as the result of a federal culvert injunction*. Ruling in favor of twenty-one northwest Washington Tribes, the U.S. District Court required the expansive culvert removal because of a treaty-based duty to preserve fish runs. The older legacy structures were built to allow water to flow through, but not fish. Acting as barriers, these box culverts impede salmon migration and prevent the fish from accessing their natural habitats.

    Granite Construction, Inc. partnered with Oldcastle Infrastructure to manufacture a box culvert solution for the Pepin Creek install that will work towards providing a sustainable fish passage for the area.

    CHALLENGE

    The install at Pepin Creek with Granite Construction, Inc. required removal of the current box culvert structures that impede fish passage and a larger box culvert replacement as a solution that supports the native stream, imitating a natural creek bed.
    Specific challenges that the Oldcastle Infrastructure team faced during this project includes:

    • Customizing a larger box culvert solution for fish passage purposes that would imitate the natural creek bed using rocks and dirt.
    • Ensuring design approvals were within the project timeline.
    • Fitting the culverts together prior to shipping to assist with the tight three-day installation window.
    • Overseeing the loading and delivery of 60 trucks leaving the manufacturing facility in timely intervals.

    SOLUTION

    This project showcases Oldcastle Infrastructure’s ability to provide comprehensive support from initial design and engineering services through timely delivery as a single source of supply for this split box culvert fish passage solution. With so many critical pieces to the project, thorough planning and departmental teamwork was required for success.

    Three split box culverts with head walls and wing walls, were produced during a six-to-eight-month manufacturing period that ended with extensive quality checks, consistent with the specifications requiring the products to be dry fit and preassembled in the plant. These box culverts contributed to the overall coordinated effort of the removal and replacement of fish passage barriers.

    BENEFITS

    While the project met all time, budget, and specification parameters for the enlarged structure, the ultimate benefit is much bigger. This project is about restoring historic salmon and steelhead runs that have been interrupted for decades.

    Sustainability
    Restoring fish and wildlife habitats fits in naturally with Oldcastle Infrastructure’s overall commitment to sustainability and we are proud to have partnered with WSDOT to have completed over 100 fish passage culvert projects. These projects have helped to improve access to hundreds of miles of blocked salmon and steelhead habitat. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has found fish spawning upstream at over half of the completed WSDOT fish passage project sites*. The opportunity to recreate these natural migration patterns as part of a sustainable ecosystem is historically significant. Oldcastle is a full solutions provider for barrier corrections and fish habitat improvements providing a permanent sustainable solution like a natural stream.

    Resilience
    The strength of concrete contributes to the resiliency of these box culverts. They will deliver long-lasting, high-performance with a service life of over 100 years. Built for the long-term, precast box culverts are engineered to withstand external forces and maintain structural integrity throughout their entire lifecycle. The product’s long service life will prevent the need for replacement further contributing to its sustainability.

    Installation Time
    Precast concrete only requires onsite assembly, providing a quicker install compared to for allowing this project to be completed in 3 days.
    Eliminating the need to pour concrete allowed this project to be completed in a tight timeline of 3 days and the roads were reopened in time for the Western Washington State Fair.

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    https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/protecting-environment/fish-passage/federal-court-injunction-fish-passage
    https://www.enr.com/articles/54660-wa-fish-passage-program-to-flood-contractors-with-work

    “With a project of this complexity, on this challenging time frame, we needed the right partner, and we chose Oldcastle Infrastructure,” said Lance Chambers, Granite Construction. “They are a single-source company, meaning that the engineering team, the project leads, the plants, the capacity, and the experience – it’s all under one roof. One phone call (even in the middle of the night!) and we’re able to keep moving forward. The OIdcastle team was very responsive from the beginning and worked within a very short timeline to develop and submit the design needed. That dexterity and experience was one of the reasons we completed the project as projected.”

    Lance Chambers
    Granite Construction

    |  Owner
    Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

    |  Contractor
    Granite Construction, Inc.

    |  Distribution Plant
    Bellingham, WA

    Featured Products
    Split Box Culvert with
    Head Walls and Wing Walls

     

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    Indian River Lagoon | Nutrient Separating Baffle Box® (NSBB®)

    Indian River Lagoon | Nutrient Separating Baffle Box® (NSBB®)

    Stormwater runoff poses increasing challenges to cities, straining sewers and water treatment plants while polluting nearby water bodies. The Indian River Lagoon, located on Florida’s coast southeast of Orlando, is no exception. The 2,284 square miles of this vital watershed generate billions of dollars annually and are key to the region’s economy.

    Decades of stormwater runoff containing fertilizers, chemicals, and trash have wreaked havoc along the 156-mile-long Indian River Lagoon. This has resulted in a loss of sea grass, a proliferation of algae, and a threat to the habitat of fish, wildlife, and plant species.

    CHALLENGE

    The city of Melbourne, FL was in search of a solution to effectively mitigate and clean the stormwater runoff before entering the Indian River Lagoon. Specific challenges during this project included:

    • High treatment and peak flows carrying large amounts of trash and pollutants harming the lagoon (Phosphorus, Nitrogen, TSS)
    • Site constraints due to right-of-way and accessibility issues
    • Aggressive installation schedule coupled with challenging installation conditions
    • Designed with simple, accessible maintenance
    in mind

    SOLUTION

    The Melbourne Engineering Department chose to partner with Oldcastle Infrastructure for a long-term solution that fits the parameters of this project.

    The Nutrient Separating Baffle Box® (NSBB®) designed and manufactured by Oldcastle Infrastructure, removes trash, sediment, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and nutrients. NSBB can handle extreme stormwater runoffs like the one on the Indian River Lagoon and offers a superior hydrodynamic separation system that treats the entire flow. The triple-chamber design removes high levels of TSS over a wide range of particle sizes. In addition, patented deflectors ensure no sediment scouring occurs during high flows, allowing for on-line installation without the need for separate diversion structures.

    Unlike traditional stormwater treatment methods such as sedimentation ponds, the NSBB is smaller, more flexible and easier to install. Its shallow, small footprint is designed for easier and numerous placements around the lagoon. The engineered concrete product features a multi-stage treatment system with manholes and hinged screen doors. That makes it simple for Melbourne’s Engineering Department to access and maintain 15 baffle boxes, and counting, with one vacuum truck monthly.

    “Our need to protect the Indian River Lagoon will only grow,” says Dani Straub, Melbourne Engineering Project Manager. “Our goal is to remove 90,000 pounds of total nitrogen per year and 27,000 pounds of total phosphorus per year. NSBB installations will help us meet that goal.”

    BENEFITS

    Designed for Easy Maintenance
    The NSBB uses a patented screen system to capture and store debris in a dry state to minimize nutrient leaching and allow for efficient maintenance.

    Made for a Variety of Application Sites
    The NSBB’s innovative design allows for a shallow system in an optimized footprint, allowing it to be installed almost anywhere. The city has installed at least 15 baffle boxes to date and will continue to add more in the coming years.

    Built to Capture Pollutants at High Flows
    The NSBBs are designed to treat an average of five cubic feet of water
    per second. That is more than three million gallons of treated stormwater each year.

    Faster Installation Time
    With a smaller footprint and a shallow profile, the NSBB is designed for easy installation. Quick installation times have allowed the city of Melbourne to meet its clean water goals within the desired time frame.

    Removes Phosphorus and Nitrogen
    Incorporating a filtration media in the NSBB allows it to remove more
    Nitrogen and Phosphorus, two of the main pollutants that have been of concern to the city of Melbourne. Melbourne’s Engineering Department estimates the baffle boxes have removed more than 7,800 pounds of nitrogen and 1,550 pounds of phosphorus yearly.

    _______________________________________________

    “Nutrient Separating Baffle Boxes have been a large part of the city’s efforts to clean the stormwater that enters the lagoon. Not only do the baffle boxes trap debris, trash, and pollutants that flow off of streets and into storm drains, they also remove nitrogen and phosphorus, two of the harmful pollutants draining into the Indian River Lagoon.”

    Dani Straub
    Melbourne Engineering
    Project Manager

    |  Owner
    City of Melbourne, FL

    |  Contractor
    Melbourne Engineering Department

    Featured Products
    15 – Nutrient Separating
    Baffle Boxes (NSBB)

     

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    April 1, 2024

    Pentagon Renovation Program | CUDO® Installation

    Pentagon Renovation Program | CUDO® Installation

    The Pentagon Renovation Program (PENREN) was a long-term project by the U.S. Department of Defense to perform a complete top-to-bottom renovation of the immense facility in Arlington, Virginia. The renovation plans included building a Remote Delivery Facility (RDF), a new 250,000 square-foot shipping and receiving operation adjoining the Pentagon. The RDF would significantly improve the physical security of the Pentagon by providing a secure, consolidated location for receiving and screening the thousands of items shipped to the building each day.

    CHALLENGE

    All this new impervious hardscape created a stormwater management dilemma for the Pentagon. The new RDF facility with its surrounding roadways, loading docks and parking lots would generate a significant amount of stormwater runoff, so the Department of Defense contracted with Louis Berger Group, a full-service engineering firm based in Morristown, New Jersey to design a solution that could handle 5,700 cubic feet of stormwater storage in the 1,856 square-foot worksite.

    SOLUTION

    Needing an underground, traffic-rated stormwater detention system with a small footprint that could be installed quickly without heavy equipment, Louis Berger Group ultimately selected a CUDO® system from Oldcastle Infrastructure. In total, just 378 CUDO cubes were required to meet the Pentagon’s requirements, offering 5,731 cubic feet of stormwater storage with just a 1,512 square-foot footprint.

    In addition, to mitigate the amount of trash, debris and sediment from entering the CUDO system, Louis Berger Group also specified a DVS-60, a five-foot diameter Dual-Vortex Separator, to be installed upstream of the structure. The standard DVS-60 offers 29 cubic feet of both sediment and floatables storage at a maximum treatment flow rate of 2.6 cfs, but the depth of the unit can be increased to add storage capacity.

    BENEFITS

    The CUDO modular stormwater storage system was able to provide a quick and easy installation without the need of heavy equipment and within a smaller footprint while the DVS pre-treatment provided particle separation from stormwater runoff. Settled particles and sediment are collected in the isolated bottom storage area, while floating trash, debris and petroleum hydrocarbons are retained in the cylinders and upper storage areas. This stormwater solution system provided by Oldcastle Infrastructure ensures that the system functions at peak storage volume, without reducing the design percolation rates or impeding flow in and out of the system during its service life.

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    March 15, 2023

    Anna Mann House | Portland, OR | MaxWell Drywell Installation

    Anna Mann House | Portland, OR | MaxWell Drywell Installation

    The Anna Mann House is a historic affordable housing development located in the Kerns neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.

    In order to meet the City of Portland’s stormwater management regulations, ten 30 ft deep traditional drywells were originally specified for the project, which would require a large excavation area and a long construction timeline.

    To minimize the space needed, Oldcastle Infrastructure technical experts conducted performance modeling, and developed an alternative solution using the MaxWell® deep infiltration drywell that reduced the number of drywells needed from ten to six.

    The solution needed to deliver fast installation within a confined project site, utilize a reduced footprint, and provide cost savings over the design based on traditional drywells.

     

    Challenge

    Site restrictions such as existing buildings, narrow streets surrounding the property, and limited access to the site made traditional drywell installation difficult and expensive.

    Using traditional stormwater management solutions to meet site parameters resulted in the need for 10 Conventional 30’ deep drywells, which required significant space for excavation.

    Further, the solution needed to handle the water quality flow rate from 1.4 acres of impervious surface, or 1,300 gpm. The City of Portland required onsite stormwater elimination, which can be challenging when surface soil doesn’t infiltrate.

     

    Solution

    A MaxWell® drywell can be precision drilled and installed inside of an 8’ circular footprint, compared to the large excavation area that is typically required to install a standard drywell. These deep infiltration drywell systems are easy to install using one drill rig and onsite equipment.

    Through a combination of primary settling chambers and 50 ft deep MaxWell® drywells, the team provided a stormwater management solution that reduced the number of drywells needed from ten to six, which significantly reduced both installation time and footprint.

    MaxWell® drywells are an optimal solution for use in the Pacific Northwest when the surface soil doesn’t infiltrate and groundwater is fairly deep, because – at depths of up to 120 ft – the system is able to infiltrate at far greater depth,  providing access to more permeable soils.

     

    Benefits

    MaxWell® drywells are an industry-leading, sustainable deep infiltration solution for onsite stormwater management. With more than 50 years experience, Oldcastle Infrastructure’s design-build team has set the standard for drywell stormwater management.

    The system’s ability to drill to deeper soil levels creates added head pressure, resulting in better system performance within a smaller footprint than traditional drywell methods.

    Unlike traditional drywells, MaxWell® systems are easy to maintain, ensuring optimal performance throughout the life of the installation. Its compact footprint – the shaft is just 4 ft in diameter – leads to faster installation time, and reduced costs due to less area impacted by excavation.

    The design-build philosophy ensures correct installation, and improves site safety by removing the need for general contractors to carry out complex and potentially hazardous installation activities.

    “The MaxWells allowed us to reduce the footprint of the stormwater system, and since Oldcastle handles the installation, we can feel confident that the work was done correctly. Oldcastle provided great design assistance and remained engaged from concept to construction.”

    Alex Wesolovski
    Principal
    Vega Civil Engineering

    |  Owner
    Anna Mann Limited
    Partnership/Innovative
    Housing, Inc.

    |  Contractor
    Silco Commercial

    |  Engineer
    Vega Civil Engineering

    Solution
    2 – Primary Pretreatment
    Settling Chambers

    6 – 50’ deep
    MaxWell IV Drywells

     

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    Learn more

    To find out more, visit the MaxWell® product page.

    March 14, 2023

    3000 Powell MaxWell Installation

    3000 Powell MaxWell Installation

    The 3000 Powell affordable housing project is located in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood of Portland, OR and will provide a mix of studio and larger units, totaling 206.

    Geotechnical testing concluded the site contains 50’ of undocumented fill and approximately 25’ of that fill is contaminated, which would make traditional 30’ drywells infeasible, but not MaxWell drywells. By using metal casings and slurry to seal off the contaminated fill, our drill rigs are able to drill into the native, sandy subsoil, which is ideal for infiltration. As a result, the native soil is protected from the contamination above and can be used to infiltrate on-site stormwater meeting City of Portland’s stormwater management requirements.

    CHALLENGE

    Twenty-five feet of contaminated fill made protecting the native soil from contamination and the ability to infiltrate on-site stormwater a top priority.

    In order to address stormwater runoff and it’s impact on the surrounding area, the City of Portland requires stormwater runoff from the 1.4 acres of impervious surface be managed on-site.

    Additional site footprint constraints limited the use of larger, shallow infiltration solutions.

    SOLUTION

    The team drilled 5’ past the contaminated soil line into native soil to install a metal casing and a bentonite slurry plug blocking further soil contamination and allowing for safe ground water recharge.

    The MaxWell meets the City of Portland’s drywell requirements for on-site stormwater management.

    A MaxWell drywell can be precision drilled and installed inside of an 8’ circular footprint compared to a large excavation trench required to install a standard drywell.

    BENEFITS

    The unique design of MaxWell and the ability to reach and infiltrate deeper into native soil not only reduced the footprint required to meet the needs of the project but also reduced installation time and costs.

    The team delivered a solution that managed stormwater on-site and promoted safe groundwater recharge by working closely with the general contractor and consulting engineer to address site-specific needs to meet the City of Portland’s regulatory requirements.

    “A traditional 30’ drywell was not going to work on this site. We needed a solution that would infiltrate below the 50’ undocumented fill line and control the contaminated soil to recharge the groundwater below. And MaxWell addressed those challenges.””

    Josh Lighthipe
    Sr. Project Manager
    KPFF Consulting Engineers

    |  Owner
    Home Forward

    |  Contractor
    GC: Colas
    Earthwork Contractor: M&M
    Construction Services, Inc.

    |  Engineer
    KPFF Consulting Engineers

    |  Engineer
    1 – Primary Pretreatment
    Settling Chamber

    3 – 50’ deep
    MaxWell IV Drywells

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    October 20, 2021

    BioPod™ System with StormMix™ Media in Fredrickson, Washington
    Customized Stormwater Biofiltration

    BioPod™ System with StormMix™ Media in Fredrickson, Washington<br>Customized Stormwater Biofiltration

    During the development of a large commercial warehouse for Logistics Property Company (LPC), tight site constraints made it nearly impossible to install a standard configuration stormwater treatment system. Replacing the existing design required a new solution that met site requirements and could be delivered to LPC on schedule. As part of the development, a custom underground BioPod biofiltration system was designed.

    THE CHALLENGE

    Having previously worked with Oldcastle Infrastructure, the contractor reached out seeking an economic alternative that would satisfy the treatment requirements and meet site specifications.

    This installation provided a number of challenges along the way:

    | Accommodating a tight right of way at the development site, which would not fit a standard BioPod unit.

    | Customizing a solution that eliminated a multiple unit design configuration and a number of flow splitter manhole hydraulics.

    | Reducing the lead times and installation window with a more economic product.

    | Ensuring design approvals and delivery were within the project timeline.

    THE SOLUTION

    The Oldcastle Infrastructure team identified a unique opportunity to design and install a custom BioPod system to replace the originally specified units. The Oldcastle crew’s ability to deliver a solution on time while meeting site constraints was crucial in being awarded this project.

    Designing the custom BioPod required a new 15×51 layout to achieve a high treatment flow rate and an expedited process to ensure delivery times. The new unit was successfully installed within 8 hours, saving the contractor time and money.

    BENEFITS

    ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY

    | The BioPod system delivered a low-impact development solution that meets green infrastructure requirements and offers a reduced footprint compared to traditional stormwater treatment systems.

    TIME-SAVING

    Oldcastle Infrastructure was able to work swiftly and precisely to present and submit designs in 2 weeks, with the system ready to deliver in just 7 weeks after approvals. And with a perfectly executed delivery and installation, the custom BioPod was delivered to the exact project specifications.

    FLEXIBLE

    From design to installation, the Oldcastle team offered an experience tailored to the contractor’s need, and BioPod unique design allows for seamless integration with other stormwater systems in the future.

    “Through production, delivery and installation, our BioPod system surpassed client expectations at every turn. The developer was so pleased, that we immediately began moving to install a BioPod system at his next development.”

    Deon Laurens

    Oldcastle Infrastructure

    Owner: Logistics Property Company, LLC

    Contractor: Miles Resources

    Consulting Engineer: Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.

    Solution: BioPod Underground

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    High Volume
    StormCapture® Detention System

    High Volume<br> StormCapture® Detention System

    While constructing a new e-commerce distribution center, our client turned to Oldcastle Infrastructure for a stormwater management solution and underground detention system. Utilizing our StormCapture detention system and supporting products, we provided a solution that was focused on efficiency both in function and installation.

    CHALLENGE

    Brent Scarbrough & Company, the operating contractor on this project, brought in Oldcastle Infrastructure in the face of several logistical challenges. The large amounts of rainfall customary to the area provided difficult working conditions, while additionally meaning that the stormwater system of choice needed to be stronger, more reliable and more effective than standard systems.

    This installation provided a number of challenges along the way:

    | A very tight working space for the installation caused the trucks to be in constant motion.

    | The size of the system required staging of StormCapture units on site so that manufacturing could continue.

    | Large amounts of rain provided a natural obstacle to the installation timeline.

    SOLUTION

    Oldcastle Infrastructure designed a completely custom stormwater detention system utilizing the StormCapture clamshell modules. Able to meet all the project requirements, work within site constraints and deliver a system that met application needs, our local manufacturing provided the most efficient and responsive installation process possible

    Due to the local production of the product, Oldcastle Infrastructure was able to deliver StormCapture units at an unmatchable pace, resulting in the complete installation in just 6 working days.

    In addition, Oldcastle Infrastructure representatives were on site every single day during the installation. By providing attentive, ongoing support throughout the process, a deep understanding and high-functioning relationship was formed with the contractor.

    BENEFITS

    BUILD QUALITY

    | The quality of our StormCapture system was a difference maker, providing an easier and safer installation due to the interlocking modules. Additionally, every module was poured in the same plant, ensuring high and uniform quality across the board.

    EASY INSTALLATION

    | Because of StormCapture’s unique design, installation was expedited through the interlocking nature of the product. This feature allows a faster setting process and resulted in 434 pieces being installed in just a few days.

    LOCALLLY MANUFACTURED

    | Oldcastle Infrastructure’s local manufacturing was a big advantage for this installation. Due to the tight timeline and working conditions, drivers were able to unload, and return to pick up the next round directly from the manufacturing facility, expediting the timeline and keeping installation moving.

    “The quality and design of the StormCapture modules allowed for much faster set times. This kept our very tight schedule on track.”

    Heath Head

    Brent Scarbrough & Company

    Contractor: Brent Scarbrough & Company

    Consulting Engineer: Eberly & Associates

    Solution: StormCapture® | Link Slabs | Grade Slabs

    Stormwater Volume: 310,651 cubic feet of storage

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