Case Study: City Water Main restores high-rise cooling operations after catastrophic flooding with Rimkus damage assessment and remediation support

City Water Main restores operations after 30 million-gallon flood with Rimkus

A city's water main break flooded the mechanical room that served as the primary cooling source for eight major high-rise buildings. The property manager faced the challenge of restoring operations after this catastrophic event and required immediate assistance with damage assessment and remediation. They retained Rimkus for its consulting and project management services to address the crisis.

Rimkus provided 24-hour support, conducted initial damage assessments, and established moisture remediation protocols. The firm analyzed systems for reuse, managed the drying process, and served as Clerk of the Works for repairs. By completing cleanup efforts early and reviewing invoices for fairness, Rimkus helped the customer reopen the facility ahead of schedule and identified actual remedial repair costs, ensuring a efficient and cost-effective recovery.