Case Study // 02
Bright Horizons
— Troy, MI
Location
Troy, Michigan
Scope
Turnkey Lot Expansion
Turnkey engineering and construction expanding an active daycare parking lot into an adjacent field. Engineered stone backfill, Mahaffey fabric, expanded drives, replacement curbs, a modern garbage corral, and site landscaping.
Turnkey
Design & Permitting
Mahaffey
Fabric Stabilization
Enclosed
Modern Garbage Corral
Complete
Lawn & Landscaping
Project
Specifications
Bright Horizons needed significant additional parking at their Troy, Michigan facility. The open field adjacent to the existing parking lot provided the necessary footprint for expansion.
D&J provided complete civil engineering, obtained municipal permits, executed mass excavation with stone backfill, installed Mahaffey fabric stabilization, widened entrance drives, poured replacement curbs, and built a modern enclosed garbage corral.
Operational Log // Material Verification
REF: BRH-TRY-MI
01
Civil Engineering & Permits
Delivered full architectural design, calculated stormwater elevations, and managed complete municipal approvals with the City of Troy.
02
Excavation & Mahaffey Subbase
Excavated greenfield terrain, backfilled with crushed stone, and applied heavy-duty Mahaffey geotextile fabric for subgrade stabilization.
03
Curb Replacement & Drives
Upgraded existing parking lot by expanding entrance/exit drives for parent drop-off and pouring fresh heavy-duty concrete curbing.
04
Garbage Corral & Landscaping
Constructed an enclosed, modern garbage corral and completed the facility with fresh lawn seeding and perimeter landscaping.
Diagnostic Portfolio
Visual Phase Proof
Complete photographic record of the Bright Horizons expansion from open greenfield excavation to final paved delivery.
Open Field Footprint
Original adjacent field surveyed for parking capacity expansion.
Stone Backfill & Grading
Laser grading and aggregate backfill ensuring level subbase foundation.
Heavy Excavation Fleet
Coordinated material hauling and deep base compaction equipment.
Replacing Curbs & Drives
Formed and poured reinforced concrete curbing and widened access drives.
New Garbage Corral
Constructed a modern, secure, and enclosed refuse corral structure.
Completed Facility
Paved, striped, and fully landscaped with expanded capacity for visitors.
Operational Flow
Phased Execution Plan
D&J managed the entire project lifecycle from initial civil engineering and permit acquisition through final asphalt striping and landscaping.
01
Engineering, Elevation & Excavation
Calculated stormwater elevations for proper watershed control, secured City of Troy construction permits, and excavated the adjacent open field.
02
Stone Backfill & Mahaffey Stabilization
Delivered heavy crushed stone backfill and laid Mahaffey geotextile stabilization fabric across the subgrade to prevent future settling and surface rutting.
03
Driveway Expansion & Curb Replacements
Replaced compromised curbing and expanded ingress/egress driveways to accommodate heavy drop-off morning and afternoon traffic.
04
Garbage Corral Enclosure Construction
Constructed a heavy-duty, modern garbage corral enclosure that isolates commercial waste bins while maintaining clean site aesthetics.
05
Asphalt Paving, Striping & Landscaping
Poured commercial-grade asphalt, applied precision parking line striping, and completed the perimeter with fresh topsoil, lawn seeding, and landscape restoration.
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