Register Now for APRIL 4: South Station Tower Presentation & Site Tour (1.0 PDH)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

South Station Tower

Site Tour & Presentation

Presenters: Adam C. McCarthy, PE and Ryan J. Sullivan, PE

McNamara • Salvia Structural Engineers

Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 1.0 PDH

4:00-5:00 p.m.: Tour (OPTIONAL); 5:30-6:30: Presentation

South Station Tower is an air rights project built above South Station, New England’s largest intermodal station. The 51-story mixed-use building is a 1,000,000 SF addition to the densely traveled transportation hub.

The project includes 711,500 SF of office space, accompanied by 166 condo units and 6,000 SF of ground-floor retail space. The six-level parking structure accommodates parking for approximately 895 cars. The design also features an illuminated crown structure at the top—a prominent feature on the Boston skyline.

Supported by a system of cast-in-place concrete arches and columns at the core, the tower cantilevers out over the existing station and platform to the north and south through a system of transfer trusses at the lowest level and sloped super columns up to level 19.

At level 36, the tower's structural system changes from typical steel framing to cast in place columns and flat slabs for the final floors. This change in structure type and revised column grid is supported by story deep trusses and deep plate girders at level 35/36. Substantial completion is expected in May 2025.

This presentation will focus on the unique structural challenges of design and construction of the tower, including the immense 20-foot-deep pile cap foundation; cast-in-place arches and super columns; temporary support of the cantilevered north and south ends; use of “zipper” trusses at the upper floors; and challenges of constructing such a large-scale structure directly adjacent to a busy transportation hub.

All challenges were successfully overcome due to extensive coordination and cooperation between the Contractor, Engineer, and Owners. An optional site tour will precede the presentation, with walks around the base of the tower under the arches before heading up to Levels 35 and 36 to observe the transfer trusses and amenity space. TOUR SPACE IS LIMITED to 35 registrants. Once the tour fills, the Presentation-Only option is available.

EVENT TIMING & REGISTRATION

DATE: Thursday, April 4, 2024

TIME & LOCATION:

4:00 - 5:00 (Optional) Tour (Meeting location will be emailed to Registrants prior to April 4)

5:00 - 5:30 Walk to McNamara Salvia; Light Refreshments & Meet/Greet Sponsors

5:00 - 6:30 Presentation at McNamara Salvia, 101 Federal Street 4th Floor, Boston, MA

Tour participants must bring their own PPE (Hard hat, vest, boots, eye protection), and complete & bring this Site Visitor Waiver.

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS: Tour & Presentation OR Presentation Only

PDH OPTIONS: 1.0 SEAMASS or NCSEA Diamond-Certified Certificate

INVESTMENT for either participation option:

SEAMASS-Certified PDH: $30

NCSEA Diamond-Certified PDH: $35

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ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Adam C. McCarthy, PE

Principal | McNamara • Salvia

Adam has more than 30 years of engineering experience and possesses a detailed approach to structural design and project management.

Adam is well-rounded in all aspects of complex structural systems, as well as respected throughout the industry for his experience and strong collaborative skills most notably on large scale, multiphase projects. Adam serves as the President of McNamara • Salvia.

Ryan J. Sullivan, PE

Associate | McNamara • Salvia

Ryan has more than 15 years of experience ranging from large-scale mixed-use projects to building renovations where he has delivered quality projects that met both schedule and budget demands. He enjoys the challenge that each new project brings and the opportunity to bring his skill set to each design.

Ryan has successfully led teams on complex developments from initial concept through final design, providing valuable management skills on projects with multiple designers, contractors, and stakeholders effectively.

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