For this State Capitol Roofing project, PWA’s approach from the outset was based on the assumption that the initial scope of work needed reassessment. During an initial meeting for the project, PWA team members pointed out that there was a real need to determine the exact problems, how they were occurring, and how they might best be solved within the budget. This discussion made it clear that the preferred approach to the project would be two-phase: the first phase consisting of field investigations, a report, and basic Schematic Design, and the second phase consisting of Design Development and Construction Documents.

The initial proposal was to address only the first phase. At the end of the first phase, a second proposal based on the developed scope of work would be submitted. The project’s amended scope of work for the first phase read as follows:

• Generate a report from a Study/Schematic Design phase in order to verify visual observations outlined in a previous facility report.
• Replace the EPDM roof assembly, associated flashings, and insulation, and repair/rebuild the parapet walls as needed, as discovered from the Study/Schematic phase.

Following the Notice to Proceed in June of 2008, Brad Wright and Eric Roselle, along with consultants from Mid-Continental Restoration Co., Inc. (masonry), Kirberg Co. (roofing), and Architectural Pro Council, Inc. (roofing), began field investigations. Several visits to the State Capitol followed both for further fieldwork and for discussions with the State of Missouri staff members. PWA then prepared a report to summarize those findings as well as a prioritized list of recommendations. Following a Notice to Proceed to Phase 2 of the project, PWA completed construction documents and construction administration services for the project.