Ballpark District Apartment Complex
Ballpark District Apartment Complex
Location
Challenge
After 20 years, the units and amenities started showing their age, and with prospective renters looking for a modern look and feel, ownership and property management decided to invest in the property by updating the unit finishes and amenities to maintain and enhance their position in the downtown Denver apartment marketplace.
Performing capital improvement projects in a busy downtown apartment complex with commercial tenants on the first floor posed a series of challenges. Water shut offs, noise, and limited access to elevators were among the inconveniences that residents, tenants, and crews faced at this job site.
Solution
A unified approach with ownership, property management, and DCPS was imperative for successful project delivery. From day one all stakeholders worked together to plan and deliver the project efficiently and with minimal disruption to tenants and residents.
The property’s owner and DCPS went through numerous series of value engineering, product research, and market analysis. The result was a top-of-the-line appliance package that included stainless steel appliances, French door refrigerator and new washers and dryers. Moreover, it included new flooring throughout, solid surface countertops and updated cabinetry with a contemporary look and feel, striking a balance between budget and design.
With the specification package and scope of work optimized, DCPS and the property management team worked together to ensure access to units in a timely fashion. Due to the age of the building, water shut offs were not present, therefore, water shutdowns for plumbing fixture replacement were coordinated to be completed in half a day with up to 20 units receiving the repairs during slower hours. This resulted in a 25% reduction of the construction schedule.
DCPS leveraged digital technologies to track all aspects of the construction process and keep a photo log of the progress. This information was packaged and delivered on a weekly basis to the property manager. Additionally, DCPS provided the customer access to its client portal, providing tracking of key indicators like pending/ongoing activities, financial information, and project documents in real time and served as a quality control mechanism.
Furthermore, to combat long lead times, DCPS ordered all items 2 months in advance of installation, and kept on site additional products, to maintain the schedule and ensure timely delivery of units. From demo to punch walks, a DCPS representative was on site ensuring activities are being completed on time, quality maintained and making adjustments if where necessary.
Due to DCPS implementing strategic renovation schedules and refining processes, the client realized unanticipated cost savings amounting to hundreds of dollars per unit as well as a reduced construction schedule.
