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River Trails Park District — Deep Surge Gutter Lining & Contractor Training - commercial aquatic construction by Torwyn Solutions

River Trails Park District — Deep Surge Gutter Lining & Contractor Training

Chicago, IL
May 2022
Gutter Training/Supervision Commercial Rec Municipal

Project Summary

Two-week May 2022 project where Branson flew solo to work alongside construction company. Company lined the pool but couldn't complete the gutter. Branson taught them membrane basics including welding, glue application, cutting and shaping material over two weeks. Assisted in mounting stainless mounting for gutter covering. Personally welded several hundred feet of 2-foot-deep gutter, navigating weird corners and big pipes at bottom. Also welded custom cut membrane animals in kiddie pool.

Initial Conditions

Challenges and issues identified at project start

  • Construction company completed pool liner but unable to complete gutter
  • Company lacked membrane gutter expertise
  • Several hundred feet of 2-foot-deep gutter needed
  • Complex corners and large pipes at gutter bottom
  • Kiddie pool needed decorative elements

Work Performed

Detailed sequence of work completed

  1. Flew in solo to assist construction company
  2. Taught construction company membrane basics over two weeks
  3. Training covered welding techniques, glue application, cutting and shaping material
  4. Supervised and managed remaining pool build
  5. Assisted in mounting stainless mounting for gutter covering
  6. Personally welded several hundred feet of 2-foot-deep gutter
  7. Navigated and cut around weird corners and big pipes at bottom
  8. Welded custom cut membrane animals in kiddie pool

Outcomes & Results

Project deliverables and impact

  • Construction company gained membrane installation knowledge
  • Gutter system completed to specification
  • Several hundred feet of complex gutter successfully lined
  • Kiddie pool enhanced with custom decorative animals

Professional Expertise Demonstrated

Contractor-level skills and certifications

  • Training and supervision of other contractors
  • Advanced welding techniques on complex gutter system
  • Project management and contractor coordination
  • Custom fabrication and artistic welding work
  • Problem-solving for contractor incapable of completing scope

Stakeholder Coordination

Project collaboration and partnerships

  • Construction company supervision and training
  • River Trails Park District management

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