The Second Avenue Subway Project was an important infrastructure expansion for the East Side of Manhattan, where overcrowding on the Lexington Avenue subway line had become a major issue. The project’s first phase was completed in 2019 and included new tunnels and fully accessible stations at 72nd, 86th, and 96th Streets. MCSS played a key role in supporting the efforts…
The CS179 ESA Systems Facilities Package CM team was assisted in effectively establishing and managing all potential field and scope changes. Responsibilities included maintaining an inventory of all potential changes, leading construction modification meetings, and collaborating with stakeholders such as Program Executives, Construction Managers, General Engineering Consultants (GEC), Project Engineers, Estimators, Schedulers, Legal and Procurement teams, and Contractor representatives to…
The Honolulu Rail Transit Project is an urban transit system under construction in Honolulu County, Oahu, Hawaii. This mostly elevated system features a commuter rail-like design incorporated into trains and suburban stations. The first phase of the project, linking East Kapolei and Aloha Stadium, was scheduled to open in late 2021. One aspect of the massive $8.3 billion project is…
The Astoria Line, which was over a century old, recently underwent much-needed upgrades to improve access and reliability. One of the key components of this project was the ADA Upgrade and Station Renewal at the Astoria Boulevard Station. The work involved demolishing and reconstructing the mezzanine, raising it to provide more clearance for truck traffic below as well as replacing…
MCSS is supporting the CCM, The Liro Group on two contracts for the installation of electronic security systems. These contracts are C-52141, Furnish and Install an Electronic Security System (ESS) at Columbus Circle Station Complex and C-52144, Furnish and Install an Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS) at 42nd Street Grand Central Station and the 63rd Street Tunnel. The aim of…
MCSS collaborated with The LiRo Group, providing support for the Communications of Excellence (COE) expansion project, which involved field work at 24 core site locations across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. MCSS contributed an Electrical Inspector who was responsible for overseeing the work performed by electricians and contractors, including the installation of cable trays, fiber optic cables, switches, and…
This project involved the rehabilitation of four hydraulic elevators at two stations: EL 317 and 318 at Borough Hall Station, Clark Street Line (IRT), and EL 339 and EL 340 at Franklin Avenue Station, Shuttle Line (BMT). The work was performed concurrently with upgrades to the elevator machine rooms, communication systems, and general station enhancements such as tile cleaning and…
This project is for the 207th Street Maintenance and Overhaul Shop Roof Repair and replacement in the Borough of Manhattan. This facility has multiple roof levels and roof types. A total of 21 tracks are located inside the facility; The facility provides maintenance, overhaul, and repair services to both IND and IRT Division trains. MCSS is part of the T.…
MCSS and SYSTRA JV team is providing the Consultant Construction Management support to oversee the replacement of (192) signal cables at 114 locations under NYCT contract S-32463 and repair or replacement of Airline piping at 145 locations under Contract S-32464. JV has provided Construction Manager and team of field engineers to oversee the Contractors work. Construction costs multi-million dollars
MCSS and SYSTRA JV team are working together to provide Consultant Construction Management support for the Culver (F) Line CBTC System Overlay project. This project involves overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of the Auxiliary Wayside Signal (AWS) System, Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) System, Solid State Interlocking (SSI) System, and other ancillary work such as civil, track, communication/fiber optic, power,…