Municipal Services Operations Campus
Concrete Paving | Phase 1
Project Overview
I-Solutions completed the Municipal Services Operations Campus (MSO) Phase 1 site concrete package, delivering more than 518,000 square feet of concrete paving along with extensive curb and sidewalk improvements. The project required careful planning, innovative construction methods, and advanced technology to maintain quality and productivity while meeting an aggressive schedule.
Project Scope
- 518,539 sqft of 8-inch, 7-inch, & 5-inch concrete paving
- 17,036 linear feet of curb
- 34,342 square feet of sidewalk
- 14,822 cubic yards of concrete placed
Project Challenges
Maintaining production through the winter was one of the project’s greatest challenges. City of Lawrence specifications required ambient temperatures to be at least 35°F and rising before concrete placement could begin, creating significant scheduling constraints.
To keep the project moving, I-Solutions implemented a comprehensive cold-weather concreting plan that included insulated curing blankets and close coordination with the ready-mix supplier, Midwest Concrete Materials (MCM), to provide hot water and specialized admixtures. These measures promoted proper curing, maintained concrete quality, and minimized weather-related schedule impacts.
Innovative Solutions
During construction, I-Solutions identified an opportunity to improve both constructability and efficiency. The steel reinforcement specified for the 8-inch pavement sections was not appropriate for the thinner 5-inch and 7-inch paving areas. Rather than installing dowel baskets throughout the entire project, I-Solutions proposed using synthetic macrofiber reinforcement in the thinner pavement sections.
This approach provided tailored reinforcement for each pavement thickness while meeting performance requirements, improving installation efficiency, and helping keep the project on schedule.
Technology That Delivered Results
MSO Phase 1 marked the first deployment of I-Solutions’ GPS-controlled Somero Laser Screed. Before construction began, superintendents and equipment operators completed factory training with Somero to maximize the technology’s capabilities.
The GPS-controlled Laser Screed improved paving accuracy, maintained consistent pavement thickness, and increased production by reducing manual grading and finishing. A GPS-guided curb machine was also used to install approximately 12,000 linear feet of curb, improving productivity, precision, and overall quality.
The successful integration of these technologies reflects I-Solutions’ commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality infrastructure projects efficiently.
Looking Ahead
Phase 2 of the MSO project is scheduled to begin in August 2026, building on the success of Phase 1 and continuing the site’s development.