Our Work
Rindlaub Park pedestrian foot bridge over the saddle river, saddle river, NJ
Empire Construction was contracted to construct a pedestrian bridge over the Saddle River, which serves to connect two existing parks located in Saddle River, NJ.
Work performed included design, furnishment and installation of a 74' pedestrian bridge, construction of concrete footings and abutments for prefabricated streel box truss, furnish and installation of poly lumber bridge cladding and metal standing seam roof at truss, construction of reinforced, stamped and colored concrete ramps and platforms to bridge at both approaches, and additional site improvements.
Work performed included design, furnishment and installation of a 74' pedestrian bridge, construction of concrete footings and abutments for prefabricated streel box truss, furnish and installation of poly lumber bridge cladding and metal standing seam roof at truss, construction of reinforced, stamped and colored concrete ramps and platforms to bridge at both approaches, and additional site improvements.
South Beach psychiatric center Buildings 6 and 7 renovations and asbestos abatement, staten island, NY
Contracted by DASNY, Empire Construction completed the renovations of two buildings at the South Beach Psychiatric Center. Renovations included interior demolition of both buildings, site preparation including clearing, utility relocations and earthwork, below grade building construction including excavation and backfill. Interior renovations brought the buildings back up to Code, and in accordance to the needs of the Client. Interior fit out included casework, appliances, fixtures, tiling, and finishing of multiple bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, patient rooms, living spaces, office spaces and activity rooms.
Empire Construction coordinated and oversaw the work of several subcontractors including plumbing, electric, fire-protection, fire alarm and HVAC.
Empire Construction coordinated and oversaw the work of several subcontractors including plumbing, electric, fire-protection, fire alarm and HVAC.
New york marine terminals Building & sitework via work order, various locations
Empire Construction was awarded a two (2) year sitework work order contract by PANYNJ. The work under this contract consists generally of miscellaneous facility improvements, including repair, rehabilitation, demolition, and construction of interior and exterior building systems including curtain wall, roof, concrete slab, interior finishes, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, electronics, sprinkler, plumbing, conveying systems, interior landscaping and utility runs within buildings. Sitework including rehabilitation, demolition and construction of concrete and incidental asphalt paving, landscaping, concrete pads, sidewalks, curbs, erosion control, cracks and slurry seals, irrigation, pavement markings, concrete traffic barriers, signage, traffic signals, electrical and communications duct-banks and wiring, drainage structures and piping, guide rails, exterior screening, exterior demising walls, fencing and incidental utility runs to building lines and maintenance and protection of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and related work, at various locations.
Empire performed on-call, emergency repairs to various Port Authority facilities throughout their Red Hook and Manhattan facilities. Most repairs were focused on life safety improvements to bring their currently aging infrastructure to comply with current NFPA and IBC building codes. Performed structural repairs, established applicable ratings in proposed fire rated walls, augmentation of existing fire suppression and fire safety systems.
Empire performed on-call, emergency repairs to various Port Authority facilities throughout their Red Hook and Manhattan facilities. Most repairs were focused on life safety improvements to bring their currently aging infrastructure to comply with current NFPA and IBC building codes. Performed structural repairs, established applicable ratings in proposed fire rated walls, augmentation of existing fire suppression and fire safety systems.
Installation of Foundations and Platforms for SIgnal huts at Beaver Interlocking, Queens, NY
Performing as a subcontractor, Empire Construction furnished and installed micropiles, concrete footings/foundations, transport and setting of stone, and timber cribbing and site clearing and restoration. Empire Construction installed foundation micropiles at three locations for the install of a Railroad interlocking control platforms along the Long Island Railroads Jamaica Station Line.
The piles were drilled using duplex rotary drilling methods.
Work was performed next to and during live track operations. Empire worked closely with the MTA engineers and consultants to develop, engineer and install redesigned switchgear platforms.
The piles were drilled using duplex rotary drilling methods.
Work was performed next to and during live track operations. Empire worked closely with the MTA engineers and consultants to develop, engineer and install redesigned switchgear platforms.
Corbin Street Culvert Repairs, Newark, NJ
Empire Construction was contracted by Conti Enterprises, Inc. to support of the reconstruction of an existing timber culvert in Port Newark. The old culvert contained timber sheeting walls that were falling away and in need of immediate repair.
Empire’s scope of work was to reestablish the sheeting line using steel sheets and drive steel pipe piles in support of the precast concrete deck. Empire installed thirty (30) 50 ft long steel pipe piles, including spiral cage and concrete fill, installation of 46 pairs of 50 ft long steel sheet piles and the repair of 15 existing timber piles using fiberglass pile jackets and concrete encasement.
Empire’s scope of work was to reestablish the sheeting line using steel sheets and drive steel pipe piles in support of the precast concrete deck. Empire installed thirty (30) 50 ft long steel pipe piles, including spiral cage and concrete fill, installation of 46 pairs of 50 ft long steel sheet piles and the repair of 15 existing timber piles using fiberglass pile jackets and concrete encasement.
MTA SBMP Projects, Manhattan, NY
Since becoming a part of the MTA Small Business Mentoring Program in 2019, Empire Construction has completed several projects as both a Prime Contractor and Subcontractor. The projects, though different at each location, generally consist of the overhaul of Street Subway Station entrances. The project consists of demolition and renovation of stairs, stair treads, drainage structures, concrete topping slabs, concrete sidewalk and curb, CMU walls, K-Rail and handrails, and finishing elements such as tiling and painting.
Specific projects through the MTA SBMP as Prime Contractor include:
Specific projects through the MTA SBMP as Prime Contractor include:
- Stair Repairs at Lafayette Avenue Station on Fulton Street Line, Brooklyn, NY
- Rehabilitation of the Park Avenue Tunnel Emergency Exits at E59th Street, Park Avenue, NY
- Street Stair Repair at 34th Street Station, Herald Square, Manhattan, NY
- Street Stair Repairs at 14th Street Station, Manhattan, NY
- Street Stair Repairs at Canal Street Station, Manhattan, NY
- Digital Urban Panel Support/Stair Finishing at Bedford Avenue, Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY
Wards Island Fender Repair, Wards Island, NY
The scope of this project was to rehabilitate the marine fender and cushioning system located at the Wards Island Wastewater Treatment Tanker Berthing Facility along the East River. The existing fender and cushioning system used to protect the bulkhead wall from damage due to impacts from ships moored there was in disrepair. Empire was contracted to repair the entire system including furnishing and installing 16ea new fender and cushioning assemblies, replacement of anchor and support hardware, and installation of new deflector panels.
Emergency Shoring for Harlem, Hudson, and New Haven Line Station Platforms, Various Locations
Empire Construction was contracted by BLH Construction, Inc. for the Emergency Shoring for Harlem, Hudson, and New Haven Line Station Platform project, owned by MTA Metro- North Railroad. The scope of this project is to install emergency timber shoring under the station platforms, in on and around the tracks while maintaining the railroad active, of twenty-three (23) stations along the Harlem, Hudson, and New Haven lines. The shoring will provide additional structural support to the platforms.
Work was performed during night-time hours, so as to not disrupt service to the lines. Empire worked with MTA/BLH personnel (i.e. flaggers, etc.) to ensure track closures were done safely and according to MTA regulations.
Work was performed during night-time hours, so as to not disrupt service to the lines. Empire worked with MTA/BLH personnel (i.e. flaggers, etc.) to ensure track closures were done safely and according to MTA regulations.
New Engineers office at the verrazzano-narrows bridge service bLg, Staten island, NY
Empire Construction was awarded a contract by MTA Bridges & Tunnels for the complete fit out of an Engineers Office located at Verrazzano Narrows Bridge Plaza in Staten Island, NY. The original space was an unfinished concrete shell. The project involved a complete interior fit out of the space to include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, interior glazing, and finishes to create a new Engineer’s suite for the bridge resident engineer team. The space included private offices, conference room, restroom, kitchenette, and a large open area for modular office spaces.
Elizabeth Marina Reconstruction, Elizabeth, NJ
Empire Construction was awarded this bulkhead reconstruction project consisting of the demolition of an existing timber bulkhead and perimeter handrails, furnish and installation of a new steel sheet pile bulkhead and galvanized steel perimeter handrails, and site improvements, to include grading of compactable fill and landscaping, paving, refurbishment of light poles, benches and tables and installation of new waste receptacles, games tables and bike rack.
In addition, Empire Construction was tasked in the repair of the wave screen at Elizabeth Municipal Marina. This consisted of the inspection of the wave screen hardware, the tightening and/or replacement of all loose connection hardware and broken weld repairs. Empire Construction then replaced wale bolts on the upper and lower wales of the south arm of the wave screen and replaced the splice plates and splice plate bolts on the upper and lower wales of the Noth and South arms of the wave screen. The Elizabeth Municipal Marina is a heavily marine trafficked area, and as such safety and project execution was imperative. Empire Construction utilized commercial divers to remove and replace structural bolts and structural steel members using specialized labor of underwater welders and drillers. Work was completed based on tidal schedule.
PATH Replacement of substation 7, jersey city, NJ
Empire Construction was contracted by Mass. Electric Construction Co. for the installation of steel sheeting and steel pipe piling for the PATH Replacement of Substation 7 in Jersey City, NJ. The sheets and piles were driven in support of the construction of a new two-story building, making the new substation several feet higher than FEMA flood elevation standards. Work was completed without any interruption to PATH train service and facility operations.
Empire Construction installed approximately 552 LF of PZ-27 sheeting and 115 coated steel pipe piles varying in size from 60 ft - 65 ft long. Equipment used included a 110-ton crane, ABI 13/16, Junttan PM25, vibratory hammer, pile driver with telescopic leader and a hydraulic vibratory hammer.
Empire Construction installed approximately 552 LF of PZ-27 sheeting and 115 coated steel pipe piles varying in size from 60 ft - 65 ft long. Equipment used included a 110-ton crane, ABI 13/16, Junttan PM25, vibratory hammer, pile driver with telescopic leader and a hydraulic vibratory hammer.
riverside county park south, floating dock modifications, Lyndhurst, NJ
Empire Construction was awarded a contract by Bergen County for to install a new rowing facility on the Passaic River. Work completed under this contract included removal and disposal of the existing floating timber rowing dock system and installation of a new composite floating dock system. The new facility consisted of two (2) fixed timber piers, and 240 LF of floating composite dock fixed by steel pipe piles and pile guide assemblies, doubled the previous dock capacity and provided the capability for rowers to access the river with their largest crew boats. A new stone revetment made up of 1-1.5 ton stones was placed for added shore protection.
These piers and floating docks are located on the Passaic River in Riverside County Park and are used by the Bergen County Rowing Association and nearby intermediate and collegiate school programs.
These piers and floating docks are located on the Passaic River in Riverside County Park and are used by the Bergen County Rowing Association and nearby intermediate and collegiate school programs.
Municipal Marina wave screen repairs. Elizabeth, NJ
Contracted by City of Elizabeth, Empire Construction was tasked in the repair of the wave screen at Elizabeth Municipal Marina. This project consisted of the inspection of the wave screen hardware, the tightening and/or replacement of all loose connection hardware and broken weld repairs. The Elizabeth Municipal Marina is a heavily marine trafficked area, as such safety and project execution was imperative. Empire Construction utilized commercial divers to remove and replace structural bolts and structural steel members using specialized labor of underwater welders and drillers.
Upon completion of the wave screen hardware repairs, Empire Construction was awarded an additional contract by City of Elizabeth for repair of the wave screen at Elizabeth Municipal Marina. This project consisted of replacement of sheet pile to wale bolts on the upper and lower wales of the South arm of the wave screen and replacing the splice plates and splice plate bolts on the upper and lower wales of the North and South arms of the wave screen.
Work was completed based on tidal schedule.
Upon completion of the wave screen hardware repairs, Empire Construction was awarded an additional contract by City of Elizabeth for repair of the wave screen at Elizabeth Municipal Marina. This project consisted of replacement of sheet pile to wale bolts on the upper and lower wales of the South arm of the wave screen and replacing the splice plates and splice plate bolts on the upper and lower wales of the North and South arms of the wave screen.
Work was completed based on tidal schedule.
DUNE WALKOVER REPAIR, Toms river, NJ
Located on the coast of New Jersey, in the popular vacation get away of Ortley Beach, Tom’s River, Empire Construction was contracted to perform repairs to 6 dune walkovers to include an ADA ramp damaged by tropical storms.
Due to the severity of the storms, sand removal was first necessary to access the walkovers and stairs. Once the sand was removed, Empire Construction shored up the foundation of the walkovers, removed all affected walkways, treads, risers, railings and spindles and began the process of replacing all items in kind.
Due to the summer opening deadline, Empire Construction was under pressure to complete the repairs by Memorial Day weekend. We are proud to say we not only met, but exceeded the time constraints of this project. The finished product has been approved by the Resident Engineer, and the community is able to safely access the beach.
Due to the severity of the storms, sand removal was first necessary to access the walkovers and stairs. Once the sand was removed, Empire Construction shored up the foundation of the walkovers, removed all affected walkways, treads, risers, railings and spindles and began the process of replacing all items in kind.
Due to the summer opening deadline, Empire Construction was under pressure to complete the repairs by Memorial Day weekend. We are proud to say we not only met, but exceeded the time constraints of this project. The finished product has been approved by the Resident Engineer, and the community is able to safely access the beach.
Concrete rehabilitation on historic toll towers at rfk Bridge, Bronx, NY
Empire Construction was contracted by Paul J. Scariano, Inc. to perform concrete rehabilitation on the East and West Bronx Toll Towers at the RFK Bridge. To date, over 283 SF of spalls, 195 SF of deep spalls with exposed rebar and 255 SF of bugholes have been chipped and patched. Rusted out rebar was cut and replaced, where required.
Utilizing lifts up to 100 ft., Empire Construction personnel first chipped out the identified areas, power washed to ensure a clean work area and patched the chipped area using hand trowel methods. For areas where deep repair was required (deeper than 3 inches), forms were built, anchored to existing wall, rebar and mesh wire installed, and concrete was poured. Sealant will be applied over the entirety of the structure to ensure a sealed and water tight surface.
Empire Construction took great lengths to ensure the newly patched surface matches as closely as possible to the existing surface. All safety and quality control measure goals were exceeded.
Utilizing lifts up to 100 ft., Empire Construction personnel first chipped out the identified areas, power washed to ensure a clean work area and patched the chipped area using hand trowel methods. For areas where deep repair was required (deeper than 3 inches), forms were built, anchored to existing wall, rebar and mesh wire installed, and concrete was poured. Sealant will be applied over the entirety of the structure to ensure a sealed and water tight surface.
Empire Construction took great lengths to ensure the newly patched surface matches as closely as possible to the existing surface. All safety and quality control measure goals were exceeded.
Bulkhead Removal and Replacement, Brick, NY
The Hurricane Sandy Severe Weather event on October 31, 2012 caused a historical amount of damage to existing facilities and infrastructure along the New Jersey/New York coastline.
In support of Hurricane Sandy Recovery, Empire Construction performed the removal and replacement of a bulkhead in Brick, New Jersey, which was used as part of the debris removal efforts of the Wertheim Wildlife Refuge. The 220 linear foot bulkhead was removed and reinstalled to commercial standards. Twenty (20) foot pilings, seven (7) foot on center were driven. The majority of work was performed from the water, via a 30'x90' barge.
Using a vibratory hammer, the old and damaged sheets were vibro’ed out. Pilings were then installed by use of dead men, one (1) inch tie-rods set sixteen (16) feet back enabling the bulkhead to be pulled together. Eight (8) by eight (8) walers were used to create the Navy wall.
In support of Hurricane Sandy Recovery, Empire Construction performed the removal and replacement of a bulkhead in Brick, New Jersey, which was used as part of the debris removal efforts of the Wertheim Wildlife Refuge. The 220 linear foot bulkhead was removed and reinstalled to commercial standards. Twenty (20) foot pilings, seven (7) foot on center were driven. The majority of work was performed from the water, via a 30'x90' barge.
Using a vibratory hammer, the old and damaged sheets were vibro’ed out. Pilings were then installed by use of dead men, one (1) inch tie-rods set sixteen (16) feet back enabling the bulkhead to be pulled together. Eight (8) by eight (8) walers were used to create the Navy wall.
