Bieber Bus Terminal Fit-out Finally Done

Well, it took almost as long to get the permit as it did to perform the construction work, but we finally finished and Bieber Tourways operated their first day today at their new Norristown location. 

Small jobs are really kind of a pain because I feel like there is just as much work involved as there would be for projects two or three times their size. The number of subcontractors is the same and the number of submittals is the same as well, but it’s just smaller quantities.  Also, with tenant fit-outs, the schedule is so fast paced that there is barely enough time to fabricate the materials in order the meet the schedule.  Honestly, I think the construction dumpster and the first bus passed each other on the road outside the terminal. 

Regardless, we got it done on schedule.  The bus company wanted to be into their space for the Thanksgiving holiday, and as far as I can tell, we’ve yet to reach Thanksgiving in 2010.  However, I am giving thanks that the thing is done, and I can at least try to move on. 

It was a pretty cool job though.  Some high end millwork, a nifty epoxy terrazzo floor, and a linear metal ceiling system.  Bieber is a private bus company but the project was funded almost entirely by PennDOT.  I suppose this was in an effort to promote transporation methods such as this.  The station is located in the SEPTA parking garage and right next to the SEPTA train station.  So there are several options of public transportation upon parking your car in the garage. 

It’s probably the nicest bus terminal I’ve ever seen, so it will at least be a fantastic addition to Norristown, PA.

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