Conti Federal Employs Micro-Resiliency Solution to Floodproof Jersey City Medical Center

JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2024--

Conti Federal Infrastructure, LLC, a joint venture between Conti Federal Services, Inc. and Conti Enterprises, Inc., has successfully completed a $36 million contract to floodproof Jersey City Medical Center’s Wilzig Hospital. Construction took place over two years without interruption to the hospital’s operations while ensuring the healthcare institution is safeguarded from future flood events.

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Construction of the 1,500-ft floodwall at Jersey City Medical Center included many complexities, including minimizing traffic flow disruptions in the urban environment as well as ensuring hospital operations were not disrupted. The 24/7 trauma center remained opened throughout the duration of the project thanks to a phased construction approach. (Photo: Business Wire)

In 2012, several New York and New Jersey facilities, including Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC), were affected both physically and operationally by the flood waters caused by Hurricane Sandy. As a result, JCMC was among the recipients of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation funding to construct a new flood mitigation system around the hospital to protect it from a 500-year flood event.

The micro-resiliency floodproofing project at JCMC involved construction of 1500-feet of flood walls around the facility, including 500-feet of deployable barriers and 1,000 feet of concrete barriers. The project also included interior reinforced-waterproofed walls, flood gates, doors and glass, temporary access stairs for when flooding occurs, and underground pump stations. This project presented unique challenges because the heavily trafficked urban facility had to remain open and fully operational 24/7 during the construction process.

Part of the Conti strategy for success was through early stakeholder engagement; team collaboration allowed for the development of a 10-phase implementation plan that would ensure seamless continuity of the trauma center. Conti utilized its proprietary Warrior Lean® construction management system to proactively navigate the project’s numerous complexities.

“When disaster strikes, our hospitals are on the front lines. Protecting them is critical,” shares Conti Federal Vice President and Project Executive, Pat Hogan. “This micro-resiliency project exemplifies a proactive and cost-effective approach to safeguarding critical assets against the uncertainties of tomorrow.”

Founded in 1906, Conti has more than 100-years of experience in constructing critical infrastructure around the globe, including disaster response and recovery projects that required rapid mobilization after Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Ike as well as levee construction after Hurricane Katrina.

About Conti Federal Services

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company with roots dating back to 1906. The company has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government, specializing in military and secure construction, critical infrastructure, environmental remediation, and disaster response and recovery. Conti Federal is dedicated to ensuring clients meet mission success while committing to its core values of safety, integrity, and compliance. To learn more, visit www.contifederal.com.

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CONTACT: Meredith Koons

Director of Marketing and Small Business Programs

mkoons@contifederal.com

732-540-9478

KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW JERSEY

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HOSPITALS HEALTH OTHER CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY

SOURCE: Conti Federal Infrastructure, LLC

PUB: 05/14/2024 03:42 PM/DISC: 05/14/2024 03:41 PM

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