Maritime Center of Excellence

Maritime Center of Excellence

Ultimate Construction was selected by AZ Corporation to deliver a dual-function decking system, designed to serve as both a walkable deck and a roof assembly. The project was executed on an extremely constrained job site located directly along the Thames River in New London, requiring tight logistics planning and constant coordination to maintain progress.

The work included approximately 3,000 square feet of 1×6 Garapa Mataverde wood rainscreen installed over a Greengirt thermally broken sub-framing system, along with 2,650 square feet of 1×6 Garapa wood decking installed on a Eurotec adjustable floating pedestal system. The scope also included custom-fabricated, matching wood stair treads and risers to ensure continuity across all exterior elements.
Market:

Federal

General Contractor:

AZ Corporation

Location:

31 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London, CT

Completion Date:

2022

Materials Installed:

Wood Rainscreen, Wood Decking

Total Square Footage Installed:

5,600 SF

Scope of Work

Ultimate Construction’s scope included the installation of the wood rainscreen, elevated decking, stair assemblies, and associated detail work. The deck was constructed as a water-managed assembly, allowing all surface water to pass through the walking surface to the waterproofed roof level below, where it is directed outward through the building’s roof drainage system.

Careful coordination was required to integrate the rainscreen, decking, and stair components while maintaining proper drainage, alignment, and long-term durability in a waterfront environment.

 

 

Project Highlights

While this project represented a different demand than Ultimate Construction’s typical work, the team executed the scope with the same level of expertise and delivered the quality results expected by our partners. The site’s limited footprint, combined with its proximity to the river, created logistical challenges that required careful material staging and sequencing.

Additional complications arose due to material theft from the job site, further stressing the schedule and requiring rapid adjustments to procurement and installation planning. Despite these constraints, the team remained focused on execution, maintaining quality standards while adapting to evolving site conditions.

 

 

Outcome / Results

Upon completion, the Maritime Center of Excellence stands as a distinctive and innovative achievement in both architecture and construction. At a glance, its boat-inspired form is something to marvel at – before even mentioning the building’s LEED Gold certification for efficiency. Ultimate Construction is proud to have been a part of this project, which reflects a high level of design intent executed through disciplined construction practices.

The finished exterior assemblies contribute to the building’s durability, performance, and visual identity, solidifying this project as a standout addition to Ultimate Construction’s portfolio.

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