Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
“On-Call” Services at the World Trade Center
New York, NY

LORING was selected for the original electrical design of the World Trade Center in 1964. Since completion of the facility in the early 1970’s up until the events of September 11, 2001, LORING provided mechanical, plumbing and fire protection services, in addition to electrical support, to the Port Authority and the tenant’s of the facility. During this period, in addition to millions of square feet of fit-up design, LORING was involved in many of the upgrades, modifications and replacement projects at the complex, including river water pumping system, condenser water risers, chilled water risers, control system replacement, fire alarm system replacement, addition of 13,200 kW Standby Generating Plant and associated distribution substations, replacement of substation feeders, elevator emergency power upgrades, broadcast antenna, security system, high pressure steam systems, operations and control center, and many others, including assistance in recovery from the 1993 terrorist attack. LORING served directly for the Port Authority and for tenants in the building or for the Port Authority indirectly, as a sub-consultant to an architect.

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