Built in an area of Houston known as Galleria/River Oaks, a 25-story residential tower soars over a neighborhood that was once dominated by small townhomes. The structure consists of a first-floor leasing lobby, second-floor business center, nine floors of parking garage, 10th-floor amenity space/pool deck, 15 floors of residential units, one penthouse level and a sky lounge.
The project site was surrounded by overhead power lines that were scheduled to be buried by a separate utility contractor prior to the start of construction. However, that scope was not complete when the team was issued the notice to proceed. Auger-cast pile foundations couldn’t be completed until all power lines were removed and relocated. Despite a 30-day delay in auger-cast pile installation, the structural system was ahead of schedule so there was no impact on the overall project timeline.