PRA Project Spotlights

PRA has given owners, developers, corporations, and institutions control of hundreds of complex construction projects nationwide. Our clients rely on Stepflo — our proprietary, risk-based methodology supported by advanced software and integrated cost management — to ensure consistent, transparent project results.

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New Agile Office Standard for Financial Client

1NYP Office Upgrade

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls

New Agile Office Standard for Financial Client

1NYP Office Upgrade

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls

PRA acts as the cost managers for a major financial institution. This project involved updating the Client’s existing office standards to an “agile” format at its 1NYP location. The purpose of the space was to be more flexible, collaborative, and technologically driven.

Scope of work included:

  • Full demolition
  • Full office renovation
  • New restrooms
  • New elevator lobbies.

Square Footage

135,000

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Law Firm Office Fit-Out

Full Floor Renovation

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Law Firm Office Fit-Out

Full Floor Renovation

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA performed Project Management services from design through project close-out for a Law Firm office fit-out. The project spanned across two floors. It included an interconnecting stair, client lobby, pantries, conference rooms, and offices.

Square Footage

35,000

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Residential Mixed Use Tower

161 Maiden, New York

Cost Management

Residential Mixed Use Tower

161 Maiden, New York

Cost Management

PRA’s Client is the construction manager of a new 57-story, mixed use development in lower Manhattan. The project includes condos and retail space.

PRA’s scope of work covers:

  • Procuring of trades for the construction of the project
  • Developing and issuing RFPs
  • Bid leveling, analysis, and award

Square Footage

200,000

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Procurement Services

Unique Residential Building in Chelsea

Cost Management

Procurement Services

Unique Residential Building in Chelsea

Cost Management

PRA’s Client is the construction manager of a new 12-story, residential development in Chelsea, Manhattan. The project includes high-end condos, underground parking, rooftop pools, multi-floor exterior terraces, and 2nd floor amenities.

PRA’s scope of work covers:

  • Procuring of trades for the construction for the project
  • Developing and issuing RFPs
  • Bid leveling, analysis, and awarding

Square Footage

160,000

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Project Management for Healthcare Centers

Healthcare Center Portfolio

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Project Management for Healthcare Centers

Healthcare Center Portfolio

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA is performing project management and cost management services for a medical services provider’s project portfolio. Projects span across New York’s five boroughs and into upstate New York. Project types include full renovations of medical facilities to relocations and expansions of existing facilities.

PRA’s responsibilities entail:

  • Managing all projects from the feasibility stage through project close-out
  • Maintaining consistency of process while ensuring budgets are met and schedule dates are achieved

Square Footage

375,000

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Lobby, Offices, & Conference Center Renovation

Headquarter Renovation for Major Health Insurer

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Lobby, Offices, & Conference Center Renovation

Headquarter Renovation for Major Health Insurer

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA is performing project and cost management services for the renovation of a major health insurer’s headquarters. PRA was on boarded during the feasibility stage, and is providing full support through project closeout. Scope of services includes project management, cost management, estimating, and move management.

The project includes the following:

  • Lobby Renovation
  • New Conference Center
  • Executive Floor Renovation
  • Renovation of all Office Floors

Square Footage

330,000

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251 W. 14th Street, New York

New 11-Story Condo in Chelsea

Cost Management

251 W. 14th Street, New York

New 11-Story Condo in Chelsea

Cost Management

PRA performed cost estimating services for a new 11-story condo in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.

The project included:

  • High-end residences
  • Kitchens
  • Amenity spaces

Square Footage

45,000

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Residential High-Rise in Lower Manhattan

45 Broad St. New Building

Cost Estimating

Residential High-Rise in Lower Manhattan

45 Broad St. New Building

Cost Estimating

PRA’s is performing cost estimating services for a new, high-rise residential tower in Lower Manhattan. The 475K SF building occupies 80 stories and spans over 1,000 ft. in height.

The building includes:

  • High-end residences
  • Pools
  • Saunas
  • Fitness centers
  • Over 53K SF of commercial space

Square Footage

475,000

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New Medical Office Building in Brooklyn, NY

Cost Management for the New 7-Story Building

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls

New Medical Office Building in Brooklyn, NY

Cost Management for the New 7-Story Building

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls

PRA performed cost management services for a new medical office center in Brooklyn, NY.

The project included:

  • Core & shell and interior construction of a new 7-story building
  • More than 100 exam rooms
  • Offices
  • Special treatment areas
  • Two levels of below grade parking

Square Footage

205,000

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Restaurant Chain Fit-Out

Rosslyn, VA

Cost Estimating , Project Controls

Restaurant Chain Fit-Out

Rosslyn, VA

Cost Estimating , Project Controls

PRA was engaged to perform project controls services for a restaurant chain in Rosslyn, VA. The estimate included full fit-out of a tenant space and all required MEPS, kitchen equipment, and high end furniture. The space was two-story and included an internal stair and elevator as well.

PRA performed:

  • Detailed Estimating
  • Drawing Review and Commenting
  • Value Engineering
  • GC Bid & Award Support

Square Footage

3,800

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Project Management for Building Re-Stack

200 Vesey St., New York

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Project Management for Building Re-Stack

200 Vesey St., New York

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA performed project management services for a building re-stack at 200 Vesey St. in lower Manhattan.

The project:

  • Occurred across all 51 floors
  • Involved moving over 3,000 people

Square Footage

400,000

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Headquarter Relocation Cost Analysis

Financial Institution HQ Relocation

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

Headquarter Relocation Cost Analysis

Financial Institution HQ Relocation

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

PRA had been engaged by an investment bank to provide core & shell detailed estimates to verify developers’ proposed cost of construction and provided variance analyses for a new office tower in NYC’s Hudson Yards. Multiple-scenarios and sensitivity analyses were provided in alignment with acceptable design and infrastructure elements. In addition, PRA was responsible for:

  • Estimating and cost analysis services
  • Interior build-out
  • Core & shell/infrastructure upgrades
  • Variance analyses

Square Footage

2,000,000

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Cost Benchmarking for Major Restaurant Chain

Restaurant Cost Analysis

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

Cost Benchmarking for Major Restaurant Chain

Restaurant Cost Analysis

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

A major retail hospitality client engaged PRA to provide Cost Management Services to support and manage the planned growth in the Northeast US.

PRA deliverables included:

  • Cost Model (Test Fit Level) for benchmarking
  • White Box Scope Description (Real estate negotiations)
  • Budget validation at SD, DD, CD points
  • Support / Leveling all Bids
  • Cost Control Services during Construction

Square Footage

6,500

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Project Management at Trump World Tower Penthouse

Penthouse Apartment Renovation

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Project Management at Trump World Tower Penthouse

Penthouse Apartment Renovation

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA performed project management services for a high net-worth client’s penthouse apartment in Trump World Tower.

The apartment renovation included:

  • High-end finishes
  • Interior waterfall
  • Home theater
  • Library
  • Extensive artwork installations

Square Footage

18,000

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Cost Management BAU Throughout the Americas

Financial Institution Business-as-Usual Service

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

Cost Management BAU Throughout the Americas

Financial Institution Business-as-Usual Service

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

PRA acts as the Client’s BAU Cost Manager and is responsible for providing cost management and estimate expertise in the areas of design and construction throughout all phases of project delivery from feasibility through project completion.

The PRA BAU team consistently develops project funding estimates that are over 90% accurate.

  • Contracting Strategy Analysis
  • Special Situation Contracting Recommendations
  • Technical Bid Reviews
  • Trade Value Analysis
  • Change Order Review and Validation
  • Value Engineering / Design Efficiencies

Square Footage

11,000,000

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Project Management for Commercial Office Conversion

Commercial Development in Long Island City, NY

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Project Management for Commercial Office Conversion

Commercial Development in Long Island City, NY

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA is representing a developer on the development of an 850K SF office property located in Long Island City, Queens. The building is a seven-story office and light industrial building. The project is broken out into two components:

  • Base Building Infrastructure Upgrade
  • Future Tenant Fit-Out

PRA’s is performing project and cost management services for the base building infrastructure upgrade and the turn-key tenant fit-out project.

The projects have begun construction with expected completion in 2020.

Square Footage

850,000

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Project Management Throughout East Coast

Retail Bank Business-as-Usual Services

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Project Management Throughout East Coast

Retail Bank Business-as-Usual Services

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA acted as the Client’s BAU Project Manager and was responsible for providing project management and project controls expertise for a Client’s Retail Bank Network. As part of its 80+ project per year scope, PRA was responsible for:

  • Managing all of the Retail Bank branch design
  • Construction of the design
  • Working with client offices in Boston and New York

Square Footage

100,000

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Building Re-Stack and Amenity Upgrade

Financial Client - 750 7th Avenue

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

Building Re-Stack and Amenity Upgrade

Financial Client - 750 7th Avenue

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

PRA’s is performing project controls service on a full building re-stack and amenity upgrade. Project scope of work includes office fit-outs, new cafeteria, conference center, and other amenity upgrades.

The full list of responsibilities is as follows:

  • Process Advisory Services
  • Estimating
  • Contract Performance Management
  • Cost & Schedule Control
  • Value Engineering and Design Efficiency Sessions
  • Drawing Review and Comment
  • Review of Budgets, Proposals, and Change Orders
  • Comprehensive Monthly Risk Reporting

Square Footage

200,000

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Hotel Lobby and Amenity Renovation

Marriot Hotel Lobby and Amenity

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls

Hotel Lobby and Amenity Renovation

Marriot Hotel Lobby and Amenity

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls

PRA was engaged for a renovation and expansion of a Marriot Hotel and Amenity space in Newark, NJ.

Project included:

  • Site work
  • Foundations
  • Interior fit-out of conference centers
  • Interior Fit-Out of lobby
  • New restaurant

Square Footage

164,000

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Project Management at 200 Park Penthouse Office Fit-Out

CC Capital

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Project Management at 200 Park Penthouse Office Fit-Out

CC Capital

Cost Control , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA was responsible for the project management of an office floor fit-out and client facing areas at the top of 200 Park Avenue.

Scope of the project included:

  • Installation of high-end finishes
  • Library
  • Kitchen
  • Terrace finishes
  • High-end furniture

Square Footage

8,000

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Project Management at 200 Vesey for Lobby & Security Upgrade

Financial Institution

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

Project Management at 200 Vesey for Lobby & Security Upgrade

Financial Institution

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Project Management , Risk Management

PRA performed project management services on the renovation of a the lobby at 200 Vesey St. in Manhattan. The project required extensive coordination between our Client and the Landlord.

It included the following:

  • New Turnstiles
  • Upgraded Elevator Lobby
  • Upgraded Front Desk
  • New Visitor Center

Square Footage

20,000

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A $2B Financial Campus Initiative

Financial Client

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

A $2B Financial Campus Initiative

Financial Client

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

PRA is acting as project controls manager supporting the due diligence of a $2B new campus initiative. PRA was responsible for preparing multiple deliverables and determining costs on how the proposed design would fit the planned program and affect the development deal. The client is a large financial institution pursuing a new corporate campus in Delaware. The 3M SF campus is on a brownfield site that includes:

  • Multiple buildings
  • Site-work
  • Logistics
  • Amenities
  • Parking

Square Footage

3,000,000

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Largest NYC HQ Real Estate Deal of 2013

Financial Client HQ Upgrade

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

Largest NYC HQ Real Estate Deal of 2013

Financial Client HQ Upgrade

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

A financial client engaged PRA to provide project controls services for their 230,000 SF headquarters. This was the largest NYC headquarters real estate deal in 2013. PRA helped from lease technical review and negotiations through construction budgeting, contracting strategy and construction administration as the cost and risk manager. Project final cost of $80MM was in-line with PRA initial budget projection.

A Gensler design, the project included:

  • Executive offices
  • Executive dining rooms
  • Executive conference center
  • Trading
  • Cafeteria
  • General office space
  • Client lobby with spectacular steel and lighting sculptures

 

Square Footage

230,000

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One of Super-Storm Sandy’s Most Successful Recoveries

Financial Client

Cost Control , Forensic Analysis , Project Controls , Risk Management

One of Super-Storm Sandy’s Most Successful Recoveries

Financial Client

Cost Control , Forensic Analysis , Project Controls , Risk Management

When Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012, buildings in the financial district’s flood zone were hit the hardest by the storm surge – which sent water pouring into underground electrical and mechanical systems, shutting them down and causing an emergency crisis. PRA was brought in by the Client to work with their team as well as Brookfield Properties to strategize a solution to the crises. The One New York Plaza recovery project was recognized by the NYC construction industry as one of the most successful recovery projects and we are proud to have been a part of this unique project.  PRA assisted in:

  • Getting the building back on-line as soon as possible
  • Proceeding with the rebuild of the damaged infrastructure
  • Providing project controls services

 

Square Footage

181,000

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Super-Storm Sandy Loss Recovery

MetLife - 85 Broad St.

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Forensic Analysis , Risk Management

Super-Storm Sandy Loss Recovery

MetLife - 85 Broad St.

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Forensic Analysis , Risk Management

PRA was hired by MetLife Asset Management to represent 85 Broad Street ownership team for the Super-Storm Sandy loss in 2011.

The scope of the replacement included:

  • Full electrical infrastructure replacement with full parallel generation building
  • Mechanical support
  • Fire alarm installation
  • Vertical transportation
  • Cafeteria
  • Lobby
  • Façade
  • Storefront restoration
  • Structural repairs

Square Footage

1,100,000

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A New 7-Story Medical Office Building

EmblemHealth

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

A New 7-Story Medical Office Building

EmblemHealth

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

PRA’s Client is the owner and future tenant of a seven-story, new build medical office building in East New York. Scope includes performing comprehensive project management, cost control, and risk management services.

The full list of responsibilities is as follows:

  • Estimating
  • Process Advisory Services
  • Contract Performance Management
  • Cost & Schedule Control
  • Value Engineering and Design Efficiency Sessions
  • Drawing Review and Comment
  • Review of Budgets, Proposals, and Change Orders
  • Comprehensive Monthly Risk Reporting

Square Footage

152,000

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Major Building and Theater Renovation

1568 Broadway Development

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

Major Building and Theater Renovation

1568 Broadway Development

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls , Risk Management

PRA is currently performing estimating and project controls services on the renovation of a 575K SF building and historic theater renovation of the interior theater in the heart of Time Square for a NYC developer.

The scope of work includes the following:

  • Demolition of Existing 47-Story Structure
  • Construction of New Sub-Cellar Space
  • Lifting of Ground-Level Historic Theater 30 Feet
  • Construction of New Core & Shell Structure
  • Historic Theater Renovation
  • Fit-Out of Retail and Amenity Spaces
  • Fit-Out of Hotel Spaces

Square Footage

575,000

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1M SF Manufacturing Plant

Industrial Client

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls

1M SF Manufacturing Plant

Industrial Client

Cost Control , Cost Estimating , Project Controls

PRA performed project controls and estimation for a new 1M SF manufacturing facility in Clarksville, TN. The scope of the project included five (5) new buildings, and PRA’s responsibilities included:

  • Performing schematic estimate
  • Design development estimate
  • Value engineering
  • Extensive sitework
  • Construction of new utility infrastructure.

Square Footage

1,000,000