The PN 7094 Archer Avenue Sewer Improvements Project reconstructed and enhanced aging urban sewer infrastructure along Archer Avenue, strengthening wastewater conveyance capacity, improving reliability, and supporting long‑term serviceability for City of Chicago residents and businesses. This complex, $6.5 million task‑order sewer reconstruction effort included installation of large‑diameter reinforced concrete and clay pipe sewers, upgraded manholes and connections, and comprehensive site restoration in a densely developed urban corridor.
Construction Management for Urban Utility Improvements
DB Sterlin provided Phase III construction management services for the project, overseeing daily field activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, CDWM specifications, IDOT standards, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The team coordinated material inspections and quality control testing for concrete, aggregate, steel, and paving work to maintain high standards of workmanship.
Meticulous coordination was conducted with the Chicago Department of Water Management (CDWM), permitting agencies, utility owners, and adjacent local agencies. DB Sterlin managed traffic control impacts, public way considerations, compliance requirements, and overall construction progression while documenting field conditions and addressing non‑conforming work to support timely corrective action.
Contract Administration and Quality Assurance
DB Sterlin’s construction management responsibilities included detailed review and approval of contractor submittals such as shop drawings, material certifications, QC/QA plans, excavation support system designs, and pre‑installation documentation. Contract controls were administered through schedule review, quantity verification, preparation of monthly progress payments, issuance of field orders, processing of contract modifications, and maintenance of complete as‑built records.
Complex Urban Sewer Reconstruction
The project scope included:
- Installation of up to 60‑inch diameter reinforced concrete and clay sewer pipelines
- Construction of cast‑in‑place connection structures at West 39th Street and South Archer Avenue
- Installation of new manholes, catch basins, and inlets
- Modifications to existing connections and construction of new connection structures
- Concrete collar connections and drain connections
- Site mobilization and traffic control implementation
- Water main capping and/or abandonment
- Restoration of pavements, curbs, sidewalks, landscaped areas, and removal of construction debris
Delivering Reliable and Resilient Infrastructure
Through detailed construction management, field inspection, and comprehensive contract administration, DB Sterlin ensured that the Archer Avenue sewer improvements were delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design and regulatory requirements. The upgraded sewer system improves flow capacity, supports public health, and enhances utility infrastructure resilience within this urban corridor.
Markets
- Chicago Department of Water Management
- Water & Sewer Infrastructure
- Municipal Utility Management
- Urban Infrastructure Construction
- Public Works & Regulatory Compliance
Services
- Phase III Construction Management
- Field Inspection & Quality Control
- Material Coordination & Testing Oversight
- Traffic Control & Public Way Coordination
- Submittal Review & Contract Administration
- Schedule & Quantity Verification
- Progress Reporting & As‑Built Documentation