New York State Capitol Roof Renovations

Client: New York Office of General Services (OGS)
Location: Albany, NY
Architect: Simpson Gumpertz &amp; Heger

Multi-phased construction management project restores New York State Capitol to original grandeur

Gilbane provided construction management services for the New York State Office of General Services on this multi-phased restoration construction project of the historic NYS Capitol roof. Our team achieved an accelerated construction schedule on this circa 1899 national historic landmark restoration project reducing the completion timeline by 18 months by utilizing Gilbane’s schedule risk analysis process.

Project Overview

Restoration of two historic skylights and decorative art glass laylights located above the Assembly and Senate monumental stone staircases
Installation of new copper flashings at all roof transitions and gutters
Extensive repair work to the existing building granite, slate repairs and the re-pointing of masonry joints
Removal and replacement of approximately 2,500 pieces of architectural terra cotta
Relocation of the existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment

Schedule risk analysis services identified the critical path for client decisions and allowed the team to complete the project 18-months ahead of the original schedule saving taxpayers an estimated $2.8 million.