Parks and Memorials Design & Construction 

CA provides a wide range of services in the rehabilitation of existing parks and development of new recreational facilities, including marinas, beaches, playgrounds, ball fields, pools, nature preserves, wildlife sanctuaries and memorials. These services include: 

• Initial planning

• Master plan development 

• Design

• Permit acquisition 

• Preparation of construction/contract documents 

 

Architectural Building Design and Rehabilitation

CA's architectural and engineering staff has capabilities in all aspects of building rehabilitation and new building design, including: architectural design; mechanical, electrical and structural engineering; site planning and civil engineering; zoning analyses and permit applications; technical inspection and asbestos/hazardous material abatement. CA has state-of-the-art CADD systems for use on building design and rehabilitation projects. Services provided include:

• ADA compliance analysis and design

• Architectural design for renovated and new structures

• Construction administration and inspection

• Asbestos and hazardous material abatement

• Design for utility connections

• Design of fire protection/detection systems

• Design of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

• Development/implementation of asbestos abatement programs

• Energy audits and conservation programs

• Evaluation of existing building conditions

• Historic analyses and adaptive use design

• Implementation of energy conservation measures

• Landscape and site design

• LEED design, certification and inspection

• Preparation of permit applications

• Review for compliance with codes and safety standards

• Site engineering and development

• Zoning analyses

 

 

Green Building Practices (LEED SERVICES)

CA has experienced LEED Accredited Professionals, and has experience as a LEED Commissioning Authority.   CA has for almost 50 years provided a wide array of professional engineering, architectural, landscape architectural, and environmental services to primarily Federal, New York State, Counties, Towns, Villages and other government agencies. More recently it has included LEED and Commissioning Authority services in its repertoire. The value of projects for which CA has provided construction phase services over the last decade exceeds several hundred million dollars.