Early unforeseen delays in demolishing an existing parking garage and pile driving for the new structure created a very tight construction schedule for subsequent construction. In addition, weather conditions contributed to contractor concerns.

Project Manager Gary Stratman and Superintendent Pat Ridge were concerned that these delays would cause them to miss the deadline by an unacceptable margin and push them over budget.

To address both of these concerns, Symons recommended that the contractor accept a partial shipment of wood joists so that deck panels could be pre-built. This plan allowed the contractor to delay shipment of the steel beam forms and supporting frames until they were actually needed, minimizing rental costs.

By early December, the contractor had completed demolition and preliminary construction work. This early stage included using the Versiform forming system for the foundation walls, with some of the gangs measuring up to 38' high. In addition, the specified 30" x 30" concrete columns for the parking garage were formed with the Steel-Ply® forming system.