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We came. We saw. We kicked @#$. New projects. New technologies. New opportunities. New connections. New ways of doing business. New ways of networking. New strategies. Think positive. Think ahead. Think about what you have and use it to the best of your ability. Set your priorities. Set your course and don’t look back. Can I be any more positive? Any clearer? What do you need to know that you haven’t already seen? Sure, 2021 may not have been the corner that so many of us thought we’d turn, but there were bright spots—lots of them. Multi-family rebounded, including a 33% increase in multi-family investment compared to 2020. Retail repurposing and vacant space conversion provided great opportunities. Grocers, convenience stores and quick-service restaurants continued their growth spurt. The hotel sector continued its recovery. 2022. Well, that is a chapter filled with promise. Driven by an infusion of infrastructure spending, everything from road

Driven by an infusion of infrastructure spending, everything from road improvements, broadband upgrades, power network improvements and water pipes will help drive growth. improvements, broadband upgrades, power network improvements and water pipes will help drive growth. > $110 billion on roads, bridges and major projects. > $40 billion on bridges with $16 billion earmarked for major projects. > $66 billion on rail repair and Amtrak service expansion. > $39-plus billion on public transit.

> $25 billion on airports > $17 billion on ports > $11 billion on transportation safety. And the list goes on… So, as we move head long into another year of living on the edge, the key is to do what we always do: Engage. Accept. Conquer. Here’s to pushing your way through the madness. Happy New Year. Now kick some @#$.

Michael J. Pallerino is the editor of Commercial Construction & Renovation. You can reach him at 678.513.2397 or via email at mikep@ccr-mag.com.

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CCR EDITORIAL BOARD RETAILERS AARON ANCELLO TD Bank VP Regional Facilities Manager AVP New England DAVE CRAWFORD Vice President of Design & Construction Belk Inc. STEVE KOWAL VP Construction & Property Management Hibbett Sporting Goods BOB MEZA Senior Construction Project Manager Target JOHN MIOLOGOS Director, Store Standards Store Design and Planning Walgreens Company JERRY SMITH Head of Construction Bluemercury LAURA GROSS Retail Facilities Manager American Signature Furniture ERRAN THOMAS ZINZER Senior Manager Real Estate Services, Construction & Design RON VOLSKE Construction Project Manager Orscheln Farm & Home

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AroundtheIndustry GROCERY H-E-B Planning is underway for a second H-E-B store in the Central Texas city of Leander. Spanning more than 103,000 square feet, the newest H-E-B will feature an expansive product assortment. Construction is slated to begin early next year with a grand opening planned for November 2022. Food Lion Food Lion’s newest Virginia store includes perks that include a self-service hot wing bar, grab-and-go meals and more local produce, meat and seafood offerings in the Richmond suburb of Quinton. The third Quinton location offers built-in sustainability features like LED overhead lighting and frozen food cases with motion sensors for dimming lights. Amazon Fresh Massachusetts towns Braintree and Saugus are poised to become home to the first Amazon Fresh stores in New England. The site in Saugus is the former home of a Big Y grocery, while the Braintree location is a 37,500-square-foot store that once housed a Saks Off 5th. Jewel-Osco As online grocery shopping continues to grow, Jewel-Osco opened its first micro-fulfillment center in southwest suburban Westmont, Illinois, taking a page out of the game-changing Amazon playbook.

RESTAURANTS Ruby Tuesday Ruby Tuesday has expanded plans for a new barbecue brand that was originally intended to be a virtual concept but also now will be available to dine-in customers. The Libby’s BBQ brand will include pulled pork and brisket entrees and sandwiches, as well as side dishes such as baked beans and coleslaw. Huey Magoo’s Chicken chain Huey Magoo’s has grown from two to 18 units since a group of former Wingstop executives acquired it five years ago, with plans to grow to about 25 locations this year and open up to 20 more in 2022. The chain is concentrated in the Southeastern US and is growing through a franchising program that offers five different footprints.

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Odd Burger Canada-based vegan quickserve concept Odd Burger will open its first US locations amid plans to add 20 units over the next 12 months. Odd Burger, formerly known as Globally Local Technologies, raised $4.2 million in an April IPO that it will use to fund growth in North America. Jack in the Box Jack in the Box has unveiled its new MK12 modular store prototype designed to serve off-premises orders only. The modular design means the prototype can be customized to fit nontraditional locations and spaces, and it gives operators the option to add dedicated drive-thru lanes for third-party delivery orders and online pickup. P.F. Chang’s P.F. Chang’s smaller To Go concept opened its first location early last year and the company plans to have 50 units by the end of 2022. The latest unit opened in Texas and Florida. Tom’s Watch Bar Denver-based Tom’s Watch Bar plans to grow from six to 10 units this year and has hired real estate company CBRE Group to assist in the search for new locations for future growth. The sports bar and restaurant’s plans call for locating new units near sports venues. Amy’s Kitchen Amy’s Drive Thru, a sustainable vegetarian quickserve concept created by the founders of the Amy’s Kitchen brand of organic prepared foods, has grown to four units with plans to open 17 more along the West Coast. All new units will be committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, serve organic produce in compostable packaging and use solar power. Kura Sushi Japan-based Kura Sushi is in growth mode in the US, where it operates 32 units. The chain, which uses a conveyor belt to deliver small plates to customers’ tables, reported a rebound in sales as units were allowed to reopen to dine-in traffic. Roy Rogers Roy Rogers is reviving a growth initiative delayed by COVID-19. The goal is to sign at least three multi unit franchisees and jump to 12 multiunit deals in 2022.

RETAIL Wayfair E-commerce home goods seller Wayfair will open three new stores in Massachusetts next year after shuttering its only permanent brick-and-mortar location last December and closing an outlet center in Kentucky due to COVID-19. The three new stores will operate under Wayfair’s AllModern and Joss & Main brands. It plans to open more stores under its remaining namesake, Perigold and Birch Lane brands. Dollar General/Popshelf Popshelf, the format launched by Dollar General a year ago to court more affluent shoppers, has proven successful and the retailer plans to grow the chain from 30 locations to around 1,000 over the next few years. Dollar General also said it will open 10 locations in Mexico as part of a plan to grow by 1,110 namesake and Popshelf stores over the next fiscal year. Walmart Walmart is building a 925,000-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Lebanon, Tennessee, scheduled to be up and running by next fall. The high-tech center, which will create 300 local jobs, is the latest link in Walmart’s expanding supply chain and will support expansion of the retailer’s e-commerce efforts. BJ’s Wholesale Club BJ’s Wholesale Club has opened its 18th warehouse in Pennsylvania—in South Fayette Township, just outside Pittsburgh—marking its first entry into the Pittsburgh market. The company plans to add another location in the Ross Township suburb in the near future.

IKEA IKEA recently opened a huge facility in the Philippines that features an e-commerce fulfillment center and warehouse space in addition to a store and restaurant. The Manila location marks a key step in the Sweden-based furniture retailer’s Asia expansion plans, and it also expects to open in South America with the opening of a store in Chile next year. Westfield Valley Fair Westfield Valley Fair has added a larger outdoor eating area, luxury retailers, skylights and pop-up stores as part of its $1 billion renovation.

HOSPITALITY Accor joins UK renewal effort with $357M plan Hotel group Accor hotel group will invest $357 million in a dual-brand 14-story hotel that’s part of a revitalization project in the UK’s Newcastle area. Accor expects to begin work this spring on the property, which will house more than 300 rooms. Read the Hotels Magazine online story here Gila River Indian Community Gila River Indian Community plans to build a new casino on tribal land near Chandler, Arizona. The $100 million facility, which is the tribe’s fourth casino, will take up to two years to complete and will include tables games, sports betting and possibly a hotel.

Levi’s Strauss Levi Strauss has plans to open 100 of its new concept stores, including a location at the NorthPark mall.

Melia Spanish chain Melia plans to open a five-star hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The company hopes the 260-room Melia Chiang Mai will stimulate local commerce when it opens later this year near multiple attractions in the city’s center.

Toys R Us Toys R Us will further its return to brick-and-mortar retail in the US with the opening of a flagship at the American Dream mall in New Jersey later this month. In addition to selling toys, the 20,000-square-foot store will focus on experiences with features like a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.

Margaritaville Resort The $370 million Margaritaville Resort Times Square hotel opened in Manhattan’s entertainment district, complete with the city’s only year-round heated outdoor pool and a 32-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty holding a margarita. The property features 234 guestrooms, five restaurants and bars and a retail store.

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Mastering your business process How low-code technology is super-charging corporate retail project management software By Scott Lunt

echnology plays a key role today in the management of multi-project corporate real estate development. Project managers, vendors, employees and subcontractors depend on everything from spreadsheets to fully customized software for collaboration and coordination. But spreadsheets are just a snapshot of information at a given time and are not dynamic, and one-off custom software tools are costly to create and maintain.

So companies often settle for off-theshelf software that is said to be designed to industry best practices, but that doesn’t always solve their unique situations. There is a better solution, and it’s a growing trend: Low- and no-code application development. While the technology has been around for years, industries are just beginning to adopt it. Here’s why it is on fire these days and how it can give you a competitive edge.

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What is low- and no-code development?

The platforms allow people with little or no programming experience to develop applications that meet specific business process needs without involving IT staff or going to outside developers. There are low-code applications that are easy to build and launch by almost any non-technical person. Even if external help is needed, the cost is a mere fraction of traditional software development. Using a low-code software platform, a member of the team could create, test and launch the app—often through a drag-anddrop interface—much quicker and more cost-effectively than relying on busy IT staff, outsourced developers or purchasing another one-off solution. USGN (www.usgn.net) is an early provider of cloud-based collaborative project management systems for corporate building programs. Founder and CEO Doug Sperr points out that benefits go beyond saving time. “When you buy software that’s based on standard industry best practices, you’re forced to work the way the software works and not the other way around. With low-code, you can dictate how the software works to solve your unique needs.” These low-code applications are in no way inferior to hard-coded apps. In fact, they are better because they are more targeted to the specific need. They are full-featured integrated solutions used by the world’s largest companies today. Sperr and his team, led by Scott Wessels, USGN’S CTO, started developing low-code technology over 20 years ago. They first saw the need when they realized that their customers, large end-users, like PetSmart and Whole Foods Market, wanted very different tools to match their corporate culture and longstanding methodologies. “Two different companies. Two different ways of doing things,” Sperr says. “We realized

that customizing our platform each time we got a new customer would become insanely expensive. The only solution was to put the customization into the hands of the end user.” More companies across industries are seeing the value in that. Research firm Gartner forecasts that by 2024, low-code platforms will account for over 65% of all app development. Businesses involved in commercial real estate construction are lagging in adopting this technology and, according to industry experts, it’s time they catch up.

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Tom Sparrow is a consultant who oversees large infrastructure projects in Canada. He notes that design-build companies in the US and Canada face the same issues with the evolution of technology. “Companies developed their own proprietary software but quickly realized they could spend millions

Using a low-code software platform, a member of the team could create, test and launch the app—often through a drag-and-drop interface. doing that or buy off-the-shelf software. We look for off-the-shelf software that can be tweaked to meet the needs of the project but still have a lot in place.” For Sparrow, the bottom line is that companies need to be utilizing low-code technology if they want to stay competitive. “For projects where the software is usually not managed by the owner, we’re demanding more from architects and GC’s to make sure they’re using the technology to stay connected. When I do a Request for Qualifications, I want to know how they are

effectively applying these technology tools. It’s something I look at very closely.” Sperr says the use of the technology is going to be the deciding factor in what solutions companies choose. “If you can’t get in and turn the knobs yourself, then you’ll be at a disadvantage compared to companies who can. It’s not only time to get rid of spreadsheets,” says Sperr, “it’s time for companies to take a serious look at low-code technology and the real time benefits it brings to the multi-project corporate retail space.” CCR

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They said it “It’s not just a restaurant, it’s an experience, and people have been craving that since the pandemic.” — The Melting Pot CEO Bob Johnston on how the brand is expanding with a new concept and more franchisees

“The pandemic will be behind us and the rebound will be even stronger then.” — Leon Bressler, chairman of Unibail Rodamco Westfield, on why shopping centers still will occupy a central position in American culture

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Battening down the hatch(es) Avoiding safety hazards during winter construction

In a site where eyewash stations are required, the contractor will need to make sure the nozzles and contents do not freeze. Frozen contents may expand and break their container, rendering them unsterile.

s a property and casualty insurer for thousands of contractors and construction companies, Selective Insurance is very familiar with the many common safety issues that arise at construction sites. With cold weather bringing its own set of safety challenges, we asked Scott Smith, VP and Director of Safety Management, to share his insights on what hazards contractors should prepare for during winter.

What other safety risks should contractors know about?

Describe some of the hazards related to jobsite access.

Slip-and-fall incidents are common at this time of year. These often occur as employees get out of vehicles or walk to the site. So, the first item you should consider is providing safe paths that can be shoveled between parking areas and the project, along with making buckets of sand and salt—with a scooper readily available—to workers. Paths should be checked at intervals throughout the day to ensure water from snowmelt has not frozen. Similar ice control attention should be paid to the parking area, too. And if snow is on the ground, be on the lookout for trip-and-fall hazards buried from view.

What safety precautions should be taken within a site?

Pay close attention to issues of indoor air quality. These include reduced air circulation because of closed doors and windows and more construction dust in the air. Housekeeping also becomes more important in cold temperatures, as the desire to store additional items inside the building increases. Indoor accumulation of trash can be particularly problematic because of its potential to be ignited by temporary heaters. Losses from heating—such as torpedo heaters—at construction sites cause many losses. In one instance, burn barrels used for heating inside a building under construction started a fire that damaged the building and adjacent property.

Slip-and-fall incidents are common at this time of year. These often occur as employees get out of vehicles or walk to the site. Sawdust is a significant issue during winter construction, when much of the cutting, sanding and grinding work moves indoors, where there is less natural ventilation. At a minimum, sawdust can cause irritation, coughing or sneezing. Dust collection bags on equipment can help reduce the amount of airborne particulate. Chemicals stored at the job site are another hazard. There have been cases where they have fueled fires in buildings and vehicles. Material Safety Data Sheets should be easily accessible, and employees should be trained to follow the safety instructions for each material. Jobsites that have chemicals with harmful vapors or air pollutants like wood dust or silica particles require additional ventilation and personal protective equipment for workers in the winter months.

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There tends to be an increase in people seeking unattended indoor spaces, especially after daylight hours in the winter. Avoid leaving open 55-gallon drums at the job site, as these can be used to burn any available fuel for heat. Increased security measures, including watch people, security cameras and passive lighting control, help limit such risks. Wind speeds can be higher in fall and winter, so be mindful of the possibility of crane or wall collapses. Employees should be cautious when carrying large flat objects outdoors, like plywood sheets, that can catch a gust of wind and cause the employee to fall or lose control of the object. Claims for events away from job sites often involve vehicle collisions. Contractors frequently drive large vehicles and may have to navigate narrow streets or unpaved access roads near construction sites. Such circumstances require careful driving at any time, but much more so in the winter because of ice, snow and fewer daylight hours.

What hazards do contractors often overlook?

A frequent—and frequently overlooked— hazard is spontaneous combustion. For example, rags soaked in ignitable liquids such as stains or various oils like linseed oil used for finishing floors may be incorrectly stored and catch fire. More contractors need to be aware of this risk. Contactors also may fail to anticipate injuries that can occur on jobsites, such as strain injuries. Try to limit such injuries by encouraging employees to use mechanical aids or ask coworkers for help when lifting heavy objects. CCR

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aying it has been a while may be the mother of all understatements as members of Commercial Construction & Renovation People (CCRP) made their first live appearance since the pandemic put the world on hold. Meeting at Modern Margarita in Phoenix, CCR Nation met for a night of networking, margaritas and rejoicing. For information about future CCRP events, contact CCR Publisher David Corson at davidc@ccr-mag.com.

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The Green Effect Why construction’s future is in sustainable and eco-friendly buildings

s the construction industry continues to emerge from the worst of the pandemic, many business leaders are looking for ways to make projects more sustainable and efficient. This is a crucial step, and increasingly important as sustainability also is becoming a smart investment strategy. More projects, both private and public, need to meet carbon reduction standards. This effort begins with construction. In the recent past, the industry has sought guidance on these issues, and there is now a framework that can be easily aligned with.

This framework—termed ICSM3—was put forth by the International Cost Management Standards Coalition (ICSMC). It is the world’s first universal standard for reporting carbon dioxide emissions used in the construction and life cycle of built assets, and also is aligned with the regulations of the United Nations. These carbon emissions, also known as embodied and operational carbon, will be a priority going forward in the industry. More specifically, the framework proposes a methodology for construction

The construction, operation and decommissioning of buildings is responsible for around 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions each year.

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professionals and developers so they can more easily and effectively account for their embodied carbon in all projects, no matter the asset type. With the launch of ICMS 3rd edition, and its unified taxonomy for life cycle costs and carbon emissions, we now can use building information modeling to integrate quantity take-off and estimating with carbon calculation and life cycle assessment. This will help us in meeting net carbon zero targets one project and one constructed asset at a time. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is set to enact these new standards into its own regulations and guidance for all members in the construction sector. Because of this, RICS intends to publish its own carbon assessment standard and data in 2022, which will align with ICSM3. The use of these standards will not only serve the construction industry in terms of meeting sustainability and eco-regulations, but also assist in reducing costs and making project builds more efficient. This is more important than ever. The construction, operation and decommissioning of buildings is responsible for around 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions each year, making it an industry that desperately needs to reconfigure its strategies and work to remediate damage going forward. The “World Built Environment Forum Sustainability Report 2021” by RICS speaks on this topic precisely and may well be the largest exercise of its kind ever commissioned. Its findings are spread across four geographic areas: the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Additionally, as the industry incorporates these new technologies and regulations into standard practices, it will be vital to be able to track progress and understand emerging trends. By having global standards, companies will be able to do just this and more easily compare and compete against other businesses for investments and new projects.

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PERSPECTIVE Per the sustainability report—which sourced responses from more than 3,000 professionals in 37 countries—the construction industry is heading in the right direction. But there is important work to be done moving forward. Around 40% of respondents globally said the impact on biodiversity by construction is taken into account on less than 50% of projects. Only 27% said that biodiversity impact was measured on projects, and just 9% reported this was true for all projects. The ICMSC’s efforts are geared toward fixing this and bringing more awareness and transparency on sustainability practices in the future. The coalition, founded in 2015, is made up of more than 50 professional and nonprofit organizations, and focuses on implementing standards for classifying, defining, measuring, recording, analyzing, presenting and comparing life cycle costs of constructed assets. As sustainability becomes vital for both investment and development practices— RICS’ sustainability report shows that 40% of respondents have noted an increase in green lease adoption—the standardized way to report costs for portfolios and projects will become more and more popular and necessary. Additionally, 69% of respondents in the UK said demand for sustainable properties has increased. By working to match this demand, developers can also help reduce costs and ensure effective stewardship while attracting increased investments. For both investors and developers, reduction of costs and meeting global standards will be necessary in the near future to help sustain growth and bring in new capital. Per a Cushman & Wakefield study, LEED-certified US office buildings saw higher rents overall since 2015 than non-certified buildings, as well as lower vacancy rates. Another key point is that abiding by new environmental standards through the use of new and safe technologies also can help attract new talent to the industry. Per the RICS Global Construction Monitor, 77% of respondents in the USA report a lack of potential employees with expertise in these areas.

For both investors and developers, reduction of costs and meeting global standards will be necessary in the near future to help sustain growth and bring in new capital. Worryingly, the age demographics of the industry are trending in the wrong direction, with those aged 55 and older increasing their share of the industry, and those aged 25-54 seeing a slight decrease. Additionally, the stereotype of the industry, of physical labor and necessary hands-on expertise, have also likely helped with these demographic changes. By promoting the use of sustainable and environmentally-friendly regulations in all projects, and highlighting the increased utilization of new technologies like prefabricated units, 3D modeling and business information modeling, the industry could attract new, young talent. As the industry moves forward, the data and study from RICS can be used

to understand and efficiently implement new ideas and trends into construction and future projects. It will be important to understand what is happening in high and low-performing markets in terms of ESG policies as well, and to ensure that the industry is making progress in these fields as climate change and sustainable development continue to be important. With new regulations being implemented, such as the goals posited by the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), and the new ICSM3 regulations, investors and developers should keep their focus on the reduction of both carbon emissions and cost, while working to attract new talent and funding through alternative designs and solutions. CCR

Anil Sawhney is the Director of the Infrastructure Sector for RICS. He is involved in the production of the infrastructure sector’s body of knowledge, standards, guidance, practice statements, education and training.

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Through the maze Navigating pandemic labor and supply shortages

or almost two years, the pandemic has presented many challenges to the construction industry through a labor and supply shortage. During the early days of COVID, the construction industry received the benefit of an essential service designation, keeping many businesses' doors open for longer. Many teams were able to support clients on both the corporate and residential sides, keeping workers safe as they completed outdoor-focused projects. Despite these initial benefits, many construction companies experienced setbacks due to supply shortages. Those that stayed afloat and thrived found that these three tenets were required for success: 1. Keeping customers in the know as supply chain issues arose 2. Staying proactive rather than reactive in terms of business management as the pandemic evolved 3. Maintaining a people-first approach to support customers and vendors as all parties navigated the challenges

Tenet No. 1 — Keeping customers in the know

The construction companies that have weathered this storm most successfully remained committed to doing every project right and educating customers about their project status each step of the way. Early on, supply shortages often arose sporadically, so vendors and contractors were both kept on their feet. However, the best practice was to proactively and transparently inform customers about the delay and how each supply sector was im-

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pacted, leading to clearer communication and understanding. We found often that with the rise in home improvement needs during the pandemic, customers were willing to wait and bear with us as the industry supply chain evolved.

Tenet No. 2 — Be proactive rather than reactive

Flexibility and the ability to stay nimble was another key element for effective construction management during the pandemic. For concepts that prioritize systems with flexibility and innovation at the forefront, these organizations were better prepared to pivot and keep projects on track. In addition, businesses that put processes in place that allow for frequent meetings with franchisees and project forecasting (short- and long-term) helped find that the

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alignment across teams allowed for better collaboration as ripple-effects from the virus impacted markets in the same manner. When it came to managing partnerships, construction companies that honored contracts and paid vendors on-time saw a trickle-down effect that kept contractors afloat and liquid enough financially to finish the agreed upon projects. We also found that having leaner localized teams to project manage ensured teams were up-to-date on project progress, and that timeline milestones were met. These internal proactive steps across the industry kept personnel and businesses on track, even as the pandemic provided additional roadblocks.

Tenet No. 3 — The peoplefirst approach

As a construction management company, your main mission is to act as a true service partner to our vendors, ensuring that strong relationships are built, benefitting business for the long-term. An important element of maintaining these relationships is the leveraging of technology to ensure that the set project milestones are attainable and are met along the way. These tools create a

By honoring contractual agreements, ensuring that everyone is compensated on-time, and empathetically engaging with employees, customers and vendors alike, you create a space where retention is secure. strong line of communication with contractors and help make sure that all parties are on the same page. Additionally, to reduce the chance of a labor shortage within your own ranks, engaged training efforts and strong team-building are essential to best fulfill each employees’ professional needs. During these challenging times, honoring an individual’s mental, emotional and physical health needs are paramount. Essentially, treating vendors and employees like family is important. By honoring contractual agreements, ensuring that everyone is compensated on-time, and empathetically engaging with employees, customers and vendors alike, you create a space where retention is secure.

Views on the future

Looking ahead, construction managers should keep the following in mind in regards to the supply and labor shortages. For some of the materials, the supply chain issues will likely continue to have an effect on construction for another few quarters. Some sectors will be able to bounce back quickly, while others may take longer to get back on schedule. On the labor shortage end, encourage your contractors to adopt innovative tech tools into their businesses to better manage their project loads and labor needs. Also, ensuring that they are working with reliable suppliers and prioritizing retention of quality tradespeople through incentivization are easy suggestions to share across the industry. CCR

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The project team for the new Timothy Oulton East Coast flagship store and showroom in Manhattan: left to right: McAlpine Contracting Director of Construction Mark Montalvo, Vice President John Nolan, and CEO Troy Caruso; and Timothy Oulton Regional Sales Manager U.S. Javier Hernandez.

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A New Landing Inside the stunning NYC showroom of internationally renowned British luxury furniture brand Timothy Oulton By Peter Wilk

onverting a landmarked 19-Century retail space into a modern showroom providing a sensorial, inter-

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Timothy Oulton. The innovative British furniture, lighting, and home décor accessories brand—known for its subversive take on luxury—is unleashing a 7,170-square-foot retail space at 901 Broadway at 20th Street, in Manhattan’s fashionable Flatiron District. Timothy Oulton has an international presence, with 47 retail galleries worldwide, including eight in the US. The brand’s roots date back to 1976 when Tim Oulton’s father opened an antiques shop in Manchester, England. Tim later took over the business, refocusing on epic product design inspired by the past, yet relevant for modern lifestyles.

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Located on the southwest corner, the Timothy Oulton’s new East Coast Flagship showroom in Manhattan extends for 25 feet along Broadway and 85 feet along East 20th Street and has full-height windows at the first floor that provide clear views into the interior space.

901 Broadway is a portion of a larger building designed in 1870 in the French Second Empire style by architect James H. Giles and constructed for the retailer Lord & Taylor. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) designated it as a historic landmark in 1977. The building extends for 25 feet along Broadway and 85 feet along 20th Street and has full-height windows on the first floor. The new store features a 1,890-square foot main showroom area on the first floor and a 344-square foot mezzanine. An open stair connects to a 1,221-square foot lower level that provides additional showroom space as well as a café bar, reflecting Timothy Oulton’s ethos of hosting. “This $1 million project provides the perfect setting in which to showcase the Timothy Oulton brand,” says McAlpine VP John Nolan. “Oversized plate glass windows provide clear views of the interior that draw passersby in to personally experience the showroom.”

Oulton’s collections are rooted in beautiful, authentic materials, including handfinished leathers, century-old reclaimed timbers, natural stone, industrial metals and ancient rock crystal. Stepping inside, the visitor encounters Derek the Diver, a figure clad in a 1940’s deep sea diving helmet and vintage Russian diving suit. He is submerged in a Jules Verne-inspired custom built freshwater fish tank, surrounded by 200 African cichlids. Tethered to thin air lines, Derek serves to remind us of the most incredible feats of human endurance and curiosity—a repetitive theme throughout the showroom. Just steps beyond Derek, a replica of the iconic NASA Apollo 11 command module that assisted the moon landing

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in 1969 has more recently landed itself in the center of the showroom as an expression of the brand’s craftsmanship, creativity, and manufacturing capabilities. “Rendered as an intimate, luxury lounge, the 4,144-pound module is wrapped in a polished stainless-steel shell. Its interior features a hand-tufted leather banquette, alabaster table and a crystal chandelier,” says McAlpine project manager Tim Olsen. “The Apollo module was built entirely in-house by Oulton’s craftsmen and assembled inside the store by the McAlpine team.”

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A NEW LANDING With only three notable exceptions, every item within the showroom is for sale. Oulton’s collections are rooted in beautiful, authentic materials, including hand-finished leathers, century-old reclaimed timbers, natural stone, industrial metals and ancient rock crystal, all of which are beautifully displayed in the new space. The design of the space was a collaborative effort. The HALO design team, based in London and Hong Kong, met regularly with New York City-based McAlpine via Zoom to coordinate the construction and installation of the curated items that would be brought from stores and fabricators in the U.K., Hong Kong, China, and the U.S. In

addition, McAlpine’s Director of Construction Administration Adrian Vasile coordinated preparation and filing of the design documents by a local expediter with the NYC Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) and the LPC. “Although only the building exterior is officially landmarked, LPC requested that the interior renovations be included in the approval process as well,” Vasile

“This $1 million project provides the perfect setting in which to showcase the Timothy Oulton brand.” — John Nolan, VP, McAlpine Contracting

The most dramatic object within the showroom is located on the first floor: Timothy Oulton’s signature NASA’s Apollo 11 command module replica that serves as an expression of the brand’s craftsmanship, creativity, and manufacturing capabilities. Featuring a stainless steel shell and bespoke tufted leather interior with crystal lighting, the object is rendered as an intimate, luxury lounge. The McAlpine team assembled it inside the store as part of the interior fit-out.

says. “The project took place shortly after the COVID-19 shutdown was lifted in New York City, and as a result approvals took longer than usual. The construction team had only five weeks to deliver the project to the client on time. McAlpine worked at a non-stop pace, often in three shifts, and used an extensive amount of manpower to meet the deadline.”

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A NEW LANDING Original brick piers in the basement were exposed and incorporated into the new design. Other walls are painted matte black, although an accent wall on the mezzanine that is visible from the main floor is finished with a lime wash coating that provides a plaster-like texture with gradations of gray that highlight the furnishings on that level. The first level ceiling is painted black, while the original wood ceiling beams in the basement have been exposed. Ductwork and track lighting are painted black to meld into the ceilings above. The original wood floors on the first and mezzanine levels were refinished, while the basement level has a new polished concrete floor.

The innovative British furniture, lighting, and home décor accessories brand—known for its subversive take on luxury— is unleashing a 7,170-square-foot retail space at 901 Broadway at 20th Street, in Manhattan’s fashionable Flatiron District. A stair between the first level and basement that remained from the location’s previous tenant, Brooks Brothers, was retained and refinished to match the new design. Treads and risers were painted black. One of the two wood handrails was also painted black, while the other was wrapped with a brown faux leather that the fabricator modeled on a sample provided by Timothy Oulton. The interiors convey a mix of a traditional British men’s club with the glitzy design of more modern clubs from the ’70s and ’80s. The lower level showcases comfortable leather sofas, a Steinway piano, a motorcycle, displays of nautical flags, and an operational model train track that is suspended along the perimeter of the room. The highlight of the space is the Art Deco-inspired marble bar that features hand-cut glass baguettes. The bar is open to serve beverages to customers, who can order customized versions of the bar. The lower level features two items that are not for sale: matching busts of Queen Elizabeth II.

McAlpine Contracting has completed the new East Coast Flagship store and showroom of Timothy Oulton, the innovative British furniture, lighting, and home décor accessories brand known for its subversive take on luxury. McAlpine built the dramatic 7,170-square foot retail space at 901 Broadway at 20th Street in New York City’s popular Flatiron District, known as the design and architectural center of Manhattan.

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An open stair connects to a 1,221-square foot lower level. The downstairs bar features a marble top and the front and sides of prismatic glass crystals assembled in a geometric pattern evocative of jet engine turbines.

Timothy Oulton’s signature NASA’s Apollo 11 command module replica is rendered as an intimate, luxury lounge and features a stainless steel shell and bespoke tufted leather interior with crystal lighting.

Installation of the custom furnishings added to the complexity of the project. The 1,441-pound Apollo module, which was delivered to the site in pieces, took ten workers more than three days to assemble. Likewise, the bar—delivered as kit components—also required careful on-site assembly. Not only did each glass baguette need to be installed individually, but the bar had to be plumbed and wired to support an ice maker, dual sink, and blending station. Derek the Diver’s three-ton tank also required special attention. Support equipment for the fresh-water tank, including a UV sterilizer, chillers, motors, automatic feeders, and electricity are housed in a basement back-of-house area. McAlpine installed reinforcing steel, designed by Serman Engineering, to support both the tank and the Apollo model. The third display item that is not for sale is on the main floor: an oversized feature wall that displays the Timothy Oulton brand logo—the traditional British bowler hat. The 16-foot-high by 9-foot-wide display case is recessed into the wall behind the Apollo and holds a total of 70 hats. After installation of LED lighting around the interior perimeter of the recessed case, the walls were faced with red velvet. Hangar pegs were mounted, and each hat hung and aligned so that they all match exactly. Three separate face glass panels—each 16-feet high by 3-feet wide—were then placed, levelled, and anchored, with the use of rigging machines, to enclose the cabinet. This signature piece required several days for installation. Because construction occurred during the pandemic, material procurement was a challenge. McAlpine treated all purchases as long-lead items by ordering key elements, such as millwork and bar appliances, far in advance, and maintained close communication with suppliers to successfully meet the project schedule. “This project had many challenges, ranging from the demanding schedule to the intricate coordination required to install the custom fabrications arriving from three different continents,” Olsen says. “The entire team worked seamlessly together to make this project a success.” CCR

Peter Wilk is founder of Wilk Marketing Communications, a PR and architectural photography agency focused on the A/E/C and real estate industries. He is a regular contributor to Commercial Construction & Renovation magazine.

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David Corson has us audit this activity. You receive this audit if you advertise, and it represents a rich ﬁeld of leads for you. Call David Corson 678.765.6550 today to ﬁnd out more details! Or, call us and we’ll help you understand the powerful information at your disposal.

Always Trusted Information Accountability Information Management, Inc. 553 N. North Court, Suite 160 Palatine, Illinois 60067 847-358-8558 www.a-i-m.com

IMPORTANT. This audit covers the above website for the period of September, 2020. It was conducted by allowing Accountability Information Management, Inc. (AIM) by placing a proprietary Code on the website to provide deeper analytics from the thousands of monthly visitors to the website to the publisher (i.e., the companies utilizing the website). AIM is in the business of auditing and verifying data. For information, contact: AIM, 553 N. North Court, Suite 160, Palatine, Illinois 60067. PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT. Commercial Construction & Renovation, CCR-MAG.COM, is a community of leading commercial construction professionals within the retail, restaurant, hospitality, health care, federal, multifamily and other commercial sectors. The website content spans the design, construction and facilities operations of major commercial construction segments to meet the information needs of today’s high level executives. Visitors will find information relevant to the collaborative management process required to complete projects on time and on budget, and to efficiently manage these facilities. PRIVACY. F&J Publications, LLC discloses the information we collect on this website and how it is used. This report is based on visitors to CCR-MAG.COM. Specifically, the information in this report is aggregated to provide our advertisers information on website usage. F&J Publications always reserves the right to release information about visitors, including non-personal information. NUMBER OF COMPANIES

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This is the number of companies that the Code identifies. This number is the monthly universe of companies that can be identified from the thousands of visitors to this website.

NUMBER OF TIMES THESE

X,XXX

This is the number of times these companies visited the website. The average per company is 1.41.

PAGE VIEWS BY

X,XXX

This is the number of page views that these companies viewed on the website. The average pages viewed by a company this month is 2.04.

SEARCH TERMS USED BY

This is the number of identifiable different search terms these companies used to arrive on the website. The search terms, for example, were put into a browser which delivered results. Among the results was a page on this website. For example, while many people find it by typing in “commercial construction and renovation” or “CCR” in a search engine like Google or Bing, other terms deliver specific pages from this website based on what users type into the search engine. These searches account for less than 5% of the total search terms used. The top ten (listed) account for 48% of the identified total (not counting CCR itself).

INDUSTRIES

This is the number of companies that the Code is able to classify. It represents 5% of the total companies that visited this website, and is supplied for reference only. See UNDERSTANDING THE DATA.

FIRST PAGE VIEWED

X,XXX

The Code keeps track of the first page viewed by the companies, and is the same number of times the companies came to the website. The chart Key First Pages Viewed lists the top ten landing pages from this grouping (excluding CCR-MAG.com itself, which is among the top, but not more than 12%).

SEPTEMBER 2020

SEARCH TERMS USED TO REACH US • “Christopher Bushnell” AND Social Security • gary falco architecture • hi macs color TERRAZZO LUNA • inverter eon model el3 10 watt pricing • metal work very essential tools • mulehide jts1 colors • penncolor uv dispersions • permeable pavement concerns • rampart yellow wallcovering • silicone molds KEY FIRST PAGES VIEWED (other than CCR-MAG.com) • 7-essential-tools-for-your-metalworkingprojects • what-is-soil-reinforcement-and-how-is-it-done • 8-important-safety-measures-forconstruction-sites • new-menards-store-in-paducah-ky • construction-procurement-101 • conversations-with-bennett-van-wert-dwm • conversation-withbobby-darnell-cmc • american-dream-mall-in-nj-to-reopen-onoctober-1 • cny-group-names-new-vp-of-people-andculture • the-impact-of-building-materials-inconstruction COUNTRY BREAKDOWN OF COMPANIES United States India Pakistan Canada United Kingdom Other (64 countries)

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UNDERSTANDING THE DATA This report is provided to you from the publisher to help you understand the creation, distribution and consumption of information on the digital highways. The companies that are provided to you in this report have visited CCR-MA G.COM and consumed information. Knowing the name of the company gives you a “heads up” to pursue for your sales efforts. If you need to explore additional ideas, including ways to utilize this information, please contact the publisher or AIM directly. In addition to the INDUSTRY/COMPANY listings, you will see a list of companies that are not categorized by Code into industries. These are sometimes more valuable and should be considered carefully for your sales efforts. Finally, often a company will utilize a general channel (like Comcast), which does not provide the individual company’s IP. These visitors are often just as valuable in terms of “what” they consume on our website. We would happy to help you pursue this type of analysis. CCR7002.1

...Pay Dividends. The magazine or newsletter or website has a speciﬁc number of possibilities - the overall audience. You must factor that into ROI.

No matter where you place your message, this is the pattern of what we call the “Readership Chain.” And the weakest link in the chain will break it. That’s why you need as much content as you can on the Internet. People, your buyers, get distracted easily. Your messages must be compelling.

Some convert into readers of your message.

Not all people will "see" what you are selling. You must know some of these basics.

Some also raise the hand and ask for information.

Accountability Tools from CCR The audience audit tool (on the left) enables you to see CCR’s audience for yourself. The Company Dossier tool on the right highlights 10 companies who have consumed CCR content that month for your marketing purposes. Advertising in CCR gets you these dossiers. And there’s much more. Below are the highlights from the prior month for your review. Imagine being able to see who is consuming content like this, and then putting them in your marketing sights!

ACCOUNTABILITY WEBSITE AUDIT Each month advertisers receive powerful information to help them market their products and services. Here is a taste. 98,819 pages were consumed by over 2,000 companies. Among them: • • • • • •

Architectural ﬁrms like HDR Inc. and Smithgroup Universities like Illinois Wesleyan, Yale or University of Massachusetts Energy companies like BP America or Schlumberger Financial companies like American Express, Mckinsey & Company and Wells Fargo Materials companies like USG Corp and Carlisle Industrial companies like Aecom, Eaton and General Dynamics

And thousands more like CBRE, Texas Instruments, Goodyear, St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital. All these companies have projects going on – projects you can access to sell your products and services. Call the publisher, David Corson for a complete details. 678.765.6550. Or email him at: davidc@ccr-mag.com.

CIRCLE NO. 21

SPECIAL REPORT

SIGNAGE FIRMS

Signage firms take spotlight in annual CCR listing

ign, sign, everywhere a sign. Perhaps no project sets a brand apart like its signage. So, when it comes to picking the right vendor, you need to have the right information. To help you give you the options you need, our annual Signage Firms Survey spotlights the leaders in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, healthcare (and other) sectors. In addition, the report provides the contact information and contact person for each firm. If you didn’t make the list, contact Publisher David Corson at davidc@ccr-mag.com.

22 Miles 145 Technology Pkwy. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (408) 933-3000 www.22miles.com sales@22miles.com Year Established: 2007 No. of Employees: 50 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 2800 Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

ADART Corey Perez, SVP 700 Parker Sq. Flower Mound, TX 75028 (469) 322-1909 www.adart.com corey@adart.com Year Established: 1958 No. of Employees: 22 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 128 Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — ISSUE 11, 2021

Advance Sign Group

Andy Wasserstrom, VP, Sales & Marketing 5150 Walcutt Ct. Columbus, OH43228 (614) 429-2111 www.advancesigngroup.com andyw@advancesigngroup.com Year Established: 1994 No. of Employees: 163 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 54 Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Anchor Sign, Inc.

Cade Thompson, VP, Operations 2200 Discher Ave. Charleston, SC 29405 (800) 213-3331 Fax: (843) 747-5907 www.anchorsign.com info@anchorsign.com Year Established: 1991 No. of Employees: 171 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 78 Retail Billings: $23,500,000.00 Hospitality Billings: $1,850,000.00 Restaurant Billings: $10,500,000.00 Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: $2,500,000.00 Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $38,350,000.00

CIRCLE NO. 22

SPECIAL REPORT

SIGNAGE FIRMS CAB Signs

Chris Bayer, President 38 Livonia Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11212 (800) 394-1690 Fax: (718) 385-1187 www.cabsignsinc.com sales@cabsignsinc.com Year Established: 1977 No. of Employees: 26 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 2200+ Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $2,650,000.00

Cummings Resources

Dan Belling, EVP 15 Century Blvd. # 200 Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 872-5471 www.cummingssigns.com dan.belling@cummingssigns.com Year Established: 1946 No. of Employees: 175 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 27 Retail Billings: $10,000,000.00 Hospitality Billings: $8,000,000.00 Restaurant Billings: $25,000,000.00 Healthcare Billings: $1,000,000.00 Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: $22,000,000.00 Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $65,000,000.00

DMA - Davis Marketing Associates, Inc.

Kevin Rourke, National Specifications 75 Van Doren Ave. Chatham, NJ 07928 (973) 727-6595 www.davismarketinginc.com kevin@davismarketinginc.com Year Established: 1980 No. of Employees: 25 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 18 Retail Billings: $11,000,000.00 Hospitality Billings: $8,500,000.00 Restaurant Billings: $6,000,000.00 Healthcare Billings: $5,500,000.00 Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: $5,100,000.00 Federal Billings: $4,300,000.00 Total Billings: $40,400,000.00

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — ISSUE 11, 2021

Elro Signs

Frank Rhodes, VP 1640-A Sands Pl. Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 579-8555 Fax: (770) 951-1110 www.elrosigns.com frankrhodes@elrosigns.com Year Established: 1947 No. of Employees: 75 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 50 Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

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Entera Branding

Doug McGhee, Vice President 5900 Venture Crossings Blvd. Panama City, FL 32409 (850) 763-7982 Fax: (850) 392-0673 www.enterabranding.com doug.mcghee@enterabranding.com Year Established: N/A No. of Employees: N/A Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 42 Retail Billings: $11,000,000.00 Hospitality Billings: $10,000,000.00 Restaurant Billings: $16,000,000.00 Healthcare Billings: $4,000,000.00 Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: $5,000,000.00 Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $46,000,000.00

Federal Heath

Bill Faul, Sr. VP/Dir. Sales & Mktg. 2300 State Hwy. 121 Euless, TX 76039 (817) 685-9075 Fax: (817) 685-9103 www.federalheath.com bfaul@federalheath.com Year Established: N/A No. of Employees: N/A Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

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CIRCLE NO. 23

SPECIAL REPORT

SIGNAGE FIRMS Flash Right Displays

3482 Keith Bridge Rd. #354 Cumming, GA 30041 (678) 455-9121 www.flashrightdisplays.com pete@flashrightdisplays.com Year Established: 2009 No. of Employees: 4 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 200 Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: $300,000.00 Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $300,000.00

FlexPost, Inc

Jay Allen, Sales Manager 2236 112th St., Suite 80 Holland, MI 49424 (888)307-6610 www.flexpostinc.com sales@flexpost.net Year Established: 2006 No. of Employees: 9 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 200+ Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Georgia PrintCo., LLC

Drew Barry, Director of Marketing 90 S Oak St. Lakeland, GA 31635 (866) 572-0146 Fax: (866) 245-0867 www.georgiaprintco.com drew@georgiaprintco.com Year Established: 2002 No. of Employees: 40 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: $5,000,000.00 Total Billings: $5,000,000.00

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — ISSUE 11, 2021

Green Dot Sign

Simon Nussbaum, Director of Client Experience 324 Stonebridge Blvd. St Paul, MN 55105 (651) 447-3046 www.greendotsign.com info@greendotsign.com Year Established: 2019 No. of Employees: 25+ Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

IdentiCom

John DiNunzio, President 24657 Halsted Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (248) 344-9590 Fax: (248) 946-4198 www.identicomsigns.com info@identicomsigns.com Year Established: 2009 No. of Employees: 25 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 30 Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Indie Signage

Jose Villanueva, President 20118 N 67th Ave., Ste. 300-218 Glendale, AZ 85308 (623) 302-4545 Fax: (623) 594-9221 www.indiesignage.com jose@indiesignage.com Year Established: 2018 No. of Employees: N/A Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

CIRCLE NO. 24

SPECIAL REPORT

SIGNAGE FIRMS Jones Sign

Laura Myers, Director of Marketing 1711 Scheuring Rd. De Pere, WI 54115 (800) 536-7446 www.jonessign.com marketing@jonessign.com Year Established: 1910 No. of Employees: 500+ Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Kieffer | Starlite

Kelly David, Marketing Executive 3322 Washington Ave. Sheboygan, WI 53081 (800) 659-2493 Fax: (920) 451-3360 www.kiefferstarlite.com marketing@kiefferstarlite.com Year Established: 1965 No. of Employees: 225 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Kingsmen Projects US

Stephen Hekman, EVP 3525 Hyland Ave., Suite 225 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (619) 719-8950 stephen@kingsmen-usa.com Year Established: 1976 No. of Employees: 300 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: Hospitality Billings: Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — ISSUE 11, 2021

National Sign Team

Michael Morelli, President National (727) 226-7180 www.nationalsignteam.com mike@nationalsignteam.com Year Established: 2020 No. of Employees: N/A Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

North American Signs

Daniel Guajardo, Senior Marketing Director 3601 Lathrop St. South Bend, IN 46628 (574) 234-5252 www.northamericansigns.com dlg@northamericansigns.com Year Established: 1934 No. of Employees: 100-150 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Persona, Inc.

Mike Peterson, President 700 21st St. SW Watertown, SD 57201 (605) 882-2244 Fax: (605) 882-3521 www.personasigns.com mpeterson@personasigns.com Year Established: 1980 No. of Employees: 325 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 200 Corporate Brands + Subsidiaries Retail Billings: $10,500,000.00 Hospitality Billings: $34,000,000.00 Restaurant Billings: $22,000,000.00 Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: $1,500,000.00 Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $68,000,000.00

SIGNAGE SERVICES NATIONWIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SURVEYS DESIGN PERMITS FABRICATION INSTALLATION "From coast to coast Indie Signage delivers professional signage services, determined to providing a remarkable experience for our customers. We provide great signage, great service at a great price. Your bottom line is our bottom line." Jose Villanueva President INDIE SIGNAGE https:indiesignage.com (623) 302-4545 CIRCLE NO. 25

SPECIAL REPORT

SIGNAGE FIRMS Philadelphia Sign Company

Bob Mehmet, President/CEO 707 W Spring Garden St. Palmyra, NJ 08065 (856) 829-1460 Fax: (856) 829-8549 www.philadelphiasign.com rmehmet@philadelphiasign.com Year Established: 1905 No. of Employees: 419 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 68 Retail Billings: $54,800,000.00 Hospitality Billings: $1,300,000.00 Restaurant Billings: $6,821,000.00 Healthcare Billings: $8,490,000.00 Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: $7,750,000.00 Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $79,161,000.00

Plaskolite

Jonda Baldwin, Marketing Support Administrator 400 W Nationwide Blvd, Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 294-3281 www.plaskolite.com plaskolite@plaskolite.com Year Established: 1950 No. of Employees: 297 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Priority Inc.

Andy Dykstra, President 837 Riverfront Dr. Sheboygan, WI 53081 (920) 254-4987 www.prioritysign.com ad@prioritysign.com Year Established: 1997 No. of Employees: 105 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 86 Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — ISSUE 11, 2021

Serigraphics Sign

Adam Halverson, President 2401 Nevada Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55427 (800) 373-9019 Fax: (763) 277-7775 www.serigraphicssign.com adamh@serigraphicssign.com Year Established: 1976 No. of Employees: 30 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Signage Solutions

Chris De Ruyter, President 2231 S. Dupont Drive Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 491-0299 Fax: (714) 491-0439 www.signage-solutions.com chrisd@signage-solutioins.com Year Established: 1990 No. of Employees: 45 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 65 Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

SloanLED

Daniel Bunch, Director of Sales, National Accounts 5725 Olivas Park Dr. Ventura, CA 93003 (336) 999-4081 www.sloanled.com dbunch@sloanled.com Year Established: 1957 No. of Employees: 120+ Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

CIRCLE NO. 26

SPECIAL REPORT

SIGNAGE FIRMS SMI Sign Systems, Inc.

Mark Ludwig, Vice President of Sales and Marketing 3903 Cornell Pl. Frederick, MD 21703 (301) 468-1132 Fax: (301) 230-9049 www.smisigns.com mark.ludwig@smisigns.com Year Established: 1989 No. of Employees: 52 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 103 Retail Billings: $1,300,000.00 Hospitality Billings: $450,000.00 Restaurant Billings: $625,000.00 Healthcare Billings: $2,600,000.00 Multi-Family Billings: $1,400,000.00 Other Billings: $125,000.00 Federal Billings: $1,200,000.00 Total Billings: $7,700,000.00

South Water Signs

Noah Pettit, VP Sales 934 N Church Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 333-4900 Fax: (630) 333-4915 www.southwatersigns.com npettit@southwatersigns.com Year Established: 1999 No. of Employees: 135 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 80 Retail Billings: $12,000,000.00 Hospitality Billings: $2,000,000.00 Restaurant Billings: $3,000,000.00 Healthcare Billings: $3,000,000.00 Multi-Family Billings: $1,000,000.00 Other Billings: $8,000,000.00 Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $29,000,000.00

TYS Global

Keith Zetzer, Founder 519 E i30, Unit 115 Rockwall, TX 75087 (877) 868-SIGN www.tysglobal.com kzetzer@tysemail.com Year Established: 2018 No. of Employees: 17 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 40+ Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $2,000,000.00

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — ISSUE 11, 2021

Urban Neon - Sign, Lighting & Graphics Company

Sign, Lighting & Graphics Company

Jim Malin, Sales Associate 500 Pine St., Suite 3A Holmes, PA 19043 (610) 804-0437 Fax: (610) 461-5566 www.urbanneon.com jmalin@urbanneon.com Year Established: 1993 No. of Employees: 25 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Warner Bros. Design Studio

Craig McNabb, Director 4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 44 Burbank, CA 91522 (818) 954-1815 Fax: (818) 954-2806 Year Established: 1920 No. of Employees: N/A Signage Clients as of 12/2021: N/A Retail Billings: N/A Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: N/A

Yunker Industries

Nadine Seitz, Marketing Manager 310 O’Connor Dr. Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 741-5048 www.yunker.com nseitz@yunker.com Year Established: 1948 No. of Employees: 105 Signage Clients as of 12/2021: 45 Retail Billings: $18,500,000.00 Hospitality Billings: N/A Restaurant Billings: N/A Healthcare Billings: N/A Multi-Family Billings: N/A Other Billings: N/A Federal Billings: N/A Total Billings: $18,500,000.00

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Sign Cabinet/ Box

SPECIAL REPORT

SECURITY PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Annual survey examines Security Products/Services companies

n a time when a pandemic has added extra pressure to today’s jobsites, more contractors are putting an emphasis on security products and services. To help keep you in the know with the latest companies and technologies in the field, our annual Security Products/Services Listing spotlights the leaders in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, healthcare (and other) sectors. In addition, the report provides the contact information and contact person for each firm. If you didn’t make the list, contact Publisher David Corson at davidc@ccr-mag.com.

Adams Rite 10027 S. 51st St. Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85044 (800)626-7590 www.adamsrite.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Alarm Controls 10027 S. 51st St., Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85044 (800) 626-7590 www.alarmcontrols.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Allegion Eric West, National Accounts Business Leader 11819 N Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46032 (443) 571-6527 www.allegion.com eric.west@allegion.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Glass Protection, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Commercial, Federal, Multi-Family

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ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

110 Sargent Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 (800) 377-3948 www.assaabloydss.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Fencing, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

The BILCO Company

P.O. Box 1203 New Haven, CT 06505 (800) 366-6530 Fax: (203) 535-1582 www.bilco.com commercial@bilco.com Security Product Type: Security Doors/Door Control Hardware, Fire Safety Equipment Markets Served: Healthcare, Corporate, Education, Commercial, Federal

Bosch Security and Safety Systems

130 Perinton Pkwy. Fairport, NY 14450 (800) 289-0096 www.boschsecurity.com onlinehelp@us.bosch.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Alarm Control Panels/Monitoring Equipment, CCTV Cameras/Systems, Communication Equipment, Digital Video Recorders, Integrated Security Systems/BMS Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Commercial, Federal, Multi-Family

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Introducing the New Pullman Rim Exit Device The new P8800/P8700 Series is an exciting new solution for applications requiring an exit device with a Pullman latching solution. Available with an array of essential mechanical and electrification options and specifically designed for retail storefronts, multi-use commercial offices, schools, medical centers and financial institutions where access control and accessibility is required. With the addition of the Pullman Rim Exit Devices, Adams Rite now offers the most complete line of exit devices and related hardware in the industry

Visit adamsrite.com/exitsolutions to learn more about the P8800/P8700 Series Exit Devices.

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SPECIAL REPORT

SECURITY PRODUCTS/SERVICES Ceco 9159 Telecom Dr. Milan, TN 38358 (888) 264-7474 www.cecodoor.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Security Doors/Door Control Hardware Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Corbin Russwin 225 Episcopal Rd. Berlin, CT 06037 (800) 543-3658 www.corbinrusswin.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Cornell Storefront Systems, Inc. Dan Broda, COO 140 Maffet Street, Suite 200 Wilkes Barre, PA 18705 (800) 882-6773 Fax: (800) 882-6772 www.cornellstorefronts.com sales@cornellstorefronts.com Security Product Type: Glass Protection, Coiling Gates/Grilles/Doors Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Shopping Malls

Curries 1502 12th St. NW Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 423-1334 www.curries.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Security Doors/Door Control Hardware Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

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Delaney Hardware Laurie Adams, Communication Manager 265 Castleberry Industrial Dr. Cumming, GA 30040 (800) 952-4430 Fax: (770) 844-8658 www.delaneyhardware.com marketing@delaneyhardware.com Security Product Type: Security Doors/Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Corporate, Commercial, Multi-Family

East to West Dean Nichol, President 514 Larkfield Rd. Elwood, NY 11731 (631) 433-9690 Fax: (631) 368-2267 www.easttowestsales.com dean@easttowestsales.com Security Product Type: Digital Kiosk Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Commercial, Federal, Multi-Family

Heritage Fire Security Mike Rose, CEO 105 Main Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 968-5388 heritagefiresecurity.com mrose@heritagefiresecurity.com Security Product Type: Alarm Control Panels/Monitoring Equipment, Fire Safety Equipment Markets Served: Retail, Restaurants, Shopping Malls

HES 10027 S. 51st St., Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85044 (800) 626-7590 www.assaabloyesh.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

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www.defenselite.com • info@defenselite.com • 888.689.5502 CIRCLE NO. 29

SPECIAL REPORT

SECURITY PRODUCTS/SERVICES Horton Pedestrian Access Solutions

J. Elias Campos, Vice President, Marketing 4242 Baldwin Blvd. Corpus Christi, TX 78405 (361) 866-6625 www.hortondoors.com elias-campos@overheaddoor.com Security Product Type: Bullet Resistant Systems, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Integrated Security Systems/BMS, Automatic Entrances, Threat Protection Doors, Accordion Fire/Security Doors Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Federal, Industrial

Impact Security, LLC

Ian Bannister, Director, Security Glazing 600 Kirk Rd. Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30062 (888) 689-5502 Fax: (678) -547-3138 www.defenselite.com info@defenselite.com Security Product Type: Glass Protection, Windows, Retrofit Security Polycarbonate Shields Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Commercial, Federal, Law Enforcement

INOX

Sean DeForrest, National Sales Manager 6 Wayne Ct. Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 388-1888 www.inoxproducts.com sales@unisonhardware.com Security Product Type: Security Doors/Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Instakey Security Systems

Cita Doyle, VP of Sales & Marketing 7456 W 5th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80226 (303) 761-9999 www.instakey.com cdoyle@instakey.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls, Key Management Software Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Craft Brew, Industrial

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JM Electrical Company

Whitney Mugford, HR Manager 471 Broadway Lynnfield, MA 01904 (781) 443-2126 www.jmelectrical.com wmugford@jmelectrical.com Security Product Type: Alarm Control Panels/Monitoring Equipment, HVAC Service Markets Served: Retail, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Commercial, Federal, State

LockNet

Rob Owen, Business Development Director 800 John C. Watts Dr. Nicholasville, KY 40356 (800) 887-4307 www.locknet.com robo@locknet.com Security Product Type: Security Doors/Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls, Safes/Vaults/Lockers Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Commercial, Federal, Multi-Family

Markar/Pemko

5535 Distribution Dr. Memphis, TN 38141 (800) 824-3018 www.assaabloydooraccessories.us communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

McKinney

225 Episcopal Rd. Berlin, CT 06037 (800) 346-7707 www.assaabloydooraccessories.us communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Medeco

3625 Alleghany Dr. Salem, VA 24153 (800) 839-3157 www.medeco.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

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SPECIAL REPORT

SECURITY PRODUCTS/SERVICES Mike Levin Photo/Video

Mike Levin, Owner 2941 Susquehanna Rd. Roslyn, PA 19001 (215) 740-1747 www.cooldronepix.com mklphoto@sprynet.com Security Product Type: Drone Services Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Shopping Malls, Commercial, Federal

MVI Industries, LLC

Samuel Taub, Chairman CEO & Founder 2607 Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11210 (844) 684-7978 www.MVIsystems.com sales@mvisystems.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Communication Equipment, Intercom System Markets Served: Corporate, Education, Multi-Family, Mixed-Use

NordLayer Justas Morkunas, Head of Sales 16192 Coastal Hwy. Lewes, DE 19958 www.nordlayer.com justas.morkunas@nordsec.com Security Product Type: Network Access Security for Business Markets Served: Corporate

NordLocker

Gerald Kasulis, Head of B2B Operations One Rockefeller Plaza, 11th Floor New York, NY 10020 (971) 645-4727 www.nordlocker.com support@nordlocker.com Security Product Type: Digital Data Security/Data Encryption Solution Markets Served: Hospitality, Healthcare, Corporate, Education, Federal, Industrial, Legal, Finance

Norton Rixson

3000 Andrew Jackson Hwy. Monroe, NC 28112 (877) 974-2255 www.nortonrixson.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

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OxBlue

Tracy Douglas, VP of Marketing 1777 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (888) 849-2583 www.oxblue.com marketing@oxblue.com Security Product Type: Jobsite Cameras (Time-Lapse, Video) Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Mixed-Use, Industrial

Protos Security

Alyssa Wilson, Vice President of Marketing 383 Main Ave., Suite 450 Norwalk, CT 06851 (203) 941-4700 www.protossecurity.com awilson@protossecurity.com Security Product Type: Alarm Control Panels/Monitoring Equipment, CCTV Cameras/Systems, Fire Safety Equipment, Provider of Security Officers, Off- Duty Police, Security Monitoring and Technology Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Industrial

Rockwood

300 Main St. Rockwood, PA 15557 (800) 458-2424 www.assaabloydooraccessories.us communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Safe Site Check In

Kathy Keating, Public Relations 4216 N Mississippi Ave., # 401 Portland, OR 97217 (888) 662-1999 www.safesitecheckin.com kathy.keating@safesitecheckin.com Security Product Type: Private Digital Check in For Job Site Safety, Productivity and Profitability Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Shopping Malls, Commercial

SALTO Systems

Michael Mahon, Sr. VP Commercial Sales 1780 Corporate Dr., #400 Norcross, GA 30093 (866) GO-SALTO www.salto.us • info@salto.us Security Product Type: Residential and Commercial Access Control/ Biometrics Solutions, Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Education, Shopping Malls, Commercial, Multi-Family, Co-Working, Residential, Federal

Touch less. Spend less.

The LCN COMPACT™ automatic operator. As facilities plan for post-pandemic life, many are considering touchless access to welcome people back safely. The LCN COMPACT™ operator is a simple, cost effective way to reduce the number of surfaces pedestrians touch, decreasing opportunities for exposure and improving peace of mind. Learn more by visiting us.allegion.com/lcncompact CIRCLE NO. 31

SPECIAL REPORT

SECURITY PRODUCTS/SERVICES Sargent & Greenleaf (S&G Family of Brands)

Laurie Adams, Communication Managerg One Security Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859) 885-9411 Fax: (889) 885-3063 www.sargentandgreenleaf.com marketing@sargentandgreenleaf.com Security Product Type: Bullet Resistant Systems, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Safes/Vaults/Lockers, Windows Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Commercial, Multi-Family

SARGENT 110 Sargent Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 (800) 727-5477 www.sargentlock.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Securitron 10027 S 51st St., Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85044 (800) 626-7590 www.assaabloyesh.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Thomas Consultants, Inc.

Kevin Brent, Senior Vice President 4140 E Raines Rd. Memphis, TN 38118 (901) 398-8426 Fax: (901) 398-5749 www.gotci.com kbrent@gotci.com Security Product Type: Access Control/ Biometrics, Alarm Control Panels/ Monitoring Equipment, CCTV Cameras/Systems, Communication Equipment, Digital Video Recorders, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Fire Safety Equipment, Integrated Security Systems/BMS, Security Lighting, Solar energy solutions Markets Served: Hospitality, Healthcare, Corporate, Education, Federal, Multi-Family, Mixed-Use, Industrial

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Viking Electronics Mike Busby, Marketing and Sales Manager 1531 Industrial St. Hudson, WI 54016 (715) 386-8861 Fax: (715) 386-4344 www.vikingelectronics.com info@vikingelectronics.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Communication Equipment, Security Doors/Door Control Hardware, Emergency, Communication Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corp

Wayne Dalton Alexandria Ligorotis, Brand Manager 2501 S, TX-121 Bus Lewisville, TX 75067 (469) 549-7100 www.wayne-dalton.com info@wayne-dalton.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/ Door Control Hardware, Garage Doors Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Craft Brew, Industrial, Other

Window Film Depot Krissy Mosby, President 4939 Lower Roswell Rd., Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30068 (866) 933-3456 Fax: (678) 547-3138 www.windowfilmdepot.com krissy@windowfilmdepot.com Security Product Type: Bullet Resistant Systems, Glass Protection, Windows, Window Film Sales & Installation Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Commercial, Federal, Light Industrial

Yale 225 Episcopal Rd. Berlin, CT 06037 (855) 557-5078 www.yalecommercial.com communications@assaabloydss.com Security Product Type: Access Control/Biometrics, Security Doors/Door Control Hardware, Locks/Key Controls Markets Served: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Shopping Malls, Federal, Multi-Family, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Craft Brew, Industrial

Your Information Technology Solutions Provider

Our Mission

Thomas Consultants is a leading national provider of turnkey information technology and communication solutions for businesses, institutions, and government agencies. To maintain our competitive edge, we will provide the highest quality products and services while maintaining moderate pricing for our clients. By focusing on the service after the sale we will maintain win-win relationships with our customers and vendors worldwide.

Products/Services • Dell, HP, Lenovo Workstations, Notebooks, & Servers • Voice/Data Cabling • Break/Fix Services • Network Design/ Implementation / VOIP Phone Systems • Server/Desktop Virtualization

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• Switches, Routers, Cables, Peripherals

Thomas Consultants

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Headquarters: 4140 E. Raines Rd. Memphis, TN 38118-6940 P.O. Box 161356 Memphis, TN 38186-1356 Phone: 800-927-0382 Fax: 901-398-5749 E-mail: tcisales@gotci.com

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Leading the way

Second annual CCR Awards highlights industry’s leading men and women

eadership. Professionalism. Dedication. Commitment. These are just some of the tenets exhibited by our second annual CCR Men’s and Women’s Award winners. This year, Commercial Construction & Renovation again pays tribute to some of the commercial construction industry’s leading professionals. These ambassadors are on the forefront of the industry’s path forward, serving important roles in the industry, their company and their communities. Each was nominated by their peers.

Leslie Carrio

Michele Harry

Leslie Carrio never planned on being a Terrazzo contractor. After a childhood of alphabetizing files and summers answering phones at DePaoli Mosaic, she thought she was destined for a career in education. But life had other plans. In 1998, she joined DePaoli as a project manager. Over the years, her ever-expanding involvement in the company’s day to day operations culminated in her 2009 appointment as DePaoli’s President. Under Leslie’s leadership, DePaoli has focused exclusively on the New England market, reaping a 522% increase in annual sales. Her involvement in the industry at-large grew along with her DePaoli responsibilities. After being appointed to the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association (NTMA) Promotion Committee in 2002, she rose to Committee Co-Chair. She was the first woman to chair a standing NTMA Committee. In addition, Leslie is the first woman to serve on the NTMA Board of Directors. She is currently the organization’s VP and will become Board President in February of 2022.

Marketing. Branding. HR. There is not much Michele Harry cannot do. With more than 20 years of experience in both areas, she has worked for some of the most successful real estate and construction firms in the Atlanta area. At The Macallan Group, Michele oversees marketing and HR for the firm’s portfolio of companies, including internal/external communications, website design and development, event management, project photography, market research, advertising, social media and PR. On the HR side, she spearheads the company’s talent management strategy and functions, leadership and organizational development, compensation, benefits and employee communications. As a graduate of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Cobb and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Center for Leadership, Michele remains active in myriad community- and industry-related organizations. In addition, she sits on the board of the Davis Direction Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting awareness, affect change and save lives related to opiate/heroin addiction.

President DePaoli Mosaic Company

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Vice President The Macallan Group

Tracy L. Prigmore

Terri Sparks

Tracy Prigmore’s vision is to empower people to build generational wealth. As founder of TLTsolutions, she creates opportunities for individuals, families and entities to obtain passive income by investing in residential, multifamily and hospitality projects. Today, her real estate investment firm supports a multi-million dollar portfolio of real estate assets under management in multiple states. Over the years, Tracy has built a reputation for bringing real estate ventures to life and maximizing their financial performance through sound asset management, disciplined investment and renovation strategies. As the sponsor and asset manager for real estate investments, Tracy also works with property managers to maximize the value of each asset. This includes guiding the real estate investment process, raising capital and leading the development and execution of the investment strategy—from pre-acquisition due diligence through asset repositioning and disposition. She also founded, She Has a Deal, a platform that creates pathways to hotel ownership and development for women and underrepresented minorities.

Upbeat. Uptown. 100% professional. Over her 20-plus career in the fast-paced marketing communications landscape, Terri has come to epitomize the term “advertising executive.” Primarily handling clientele in the construction products industry, she has made her mark by getting to know everything about her clients’ products, services, target markets, history, and more. Since joining Communicators International in 2013, she has been a steady presence in the firm’s mission to elevate the presence of its clients. Today, as President, she is committed to using the firm’s various services to introduce, re-introduce, strengthen, tweak or totally change a clients’ business image. Terri credits her success to listening, asking the right questions and taking lots of notes. Before any bit of heavy duty marketing recommendations are discussed or undertaken, her job is to get to know her clients inside, out.

Founder TLTsolutions

President Communicators International Inc.

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Highlighting industry’s leading men

Peter Ferri

Mike Martino

For more than 40 years, Peter Ferri has been a noteworthy leader in the retail construction industry. As founder, President and CEO of the Hunter Building Corp., Peter oversees a firm with 80-plus years of collective experience in retail and commercial construction projects, including office spaces, restaurants and hospitality. Specializing in build-outs, remodels, ground-up construction and project management, Hunter Building Group serves the entire US and North America. Before starting the company in 2007, Peter cut his teeth on the retail side of the industry working with TJX Corp. and General Nutrition Centers, where he was responsible for building more than 500 store locations in one year. Driven by his extreme passion for excellence, he takes pride in providing the finest results to his retail and restaurant clients. Through his leadership, which focuses on a devotion to knowledge, integrity and excellence, Peter has built a company filled with customers that continue to turn to him and his team for guidance and support.

Mike Martino was hooked after building his first store in 1982, saying retail is animated architecture where the store’s wares come alive in the design. Spending 25-plus years as a Construction Manager, he moved from cookie cutter Thom McAn shoe stores to European salons, where scaling down a designer’s pricey visions was a delicate process. After a few years off the grid, he jumped back into retail on the owner side with Michael Kors (now Capri Holdings), where there’s less subcontractor management and more strategizing. Between his value engineering expertise and a side venture called Urnaments, doing more with less became Mike’s unique skill set. Technology did the rest. For someone who used slide rulers in Brooklyn Tech and NJIT in the ’70s, Mike relishes the wonderful construction management tools that are now available and credits his colleagues—creative young architects and designers—who introduced him to them. They make managing MK, Jimmy Choo and Versace retail projects much more streamlined and efficient. Blending old style project management with the new.

President & CEO Hunter Building Corp.

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Senior CM/Store Development North America Capri Holdings Limited

Andrew Pearl

Nicholas J. Tricarico

Andrew Pearl was unwavering in his vision to return home to the Northeast and open Swinerton’s first New York City office. So there was no surprise when he delivered on that promise during the San Francisco company’s 134th anniversary—and during the throes of a pandemic. Andrew, Swinerton’s VP and Regional Director, has spent the past 15 years helping build the company’s brand. Founded in 1888, Swinerton is a $5 billion full-service national commercial construction company with 20 offices in nine states, and is ranked No. 17 on the ENR 2021 list of top contractors in the country. Today, he is leading the firm’s plans to once again help make New York City a destination of choice for urban centers. Together, Andrew and Swinerton believe this is the firm’s opportunity to break into New York City and bring a century of knowledge, services, employee-owned thought process to the region. The type of “dedication” required to make it in the Big Apple is what Pearl has brought to the industry from Day One.

Although he may not admit it, Nick Tricarico became a licensed Architect more than 50 years ago—long before there was design software like AutoCAD and Revit. He started his career by scaling the corporate ladder for 18 years at Ormond Shops and Melville Corporation, until he decided to build his own dream. From that dream came Tricarico Architecture and Design, which he founded 34 years ago. Through sheer grit and tenacity, Nick transformed a tiny room of equally determined recruits—many of whom still work there today—into a company that has not only stayed ahead of the curve, but helped shape it. Although Nick has retained veterans on the team for decades, he also places tremendous value on sculpting the careers of young, enthusiastic talent. Maybe it’s the countless trade shows he’s attended since the ’80s, or that he has served as the architect of record for 25,000plus stores, but the name Tricarico has become synonymous with retail architecture.

VP/Regional Director Swinerton

President Tricarico Architecture and Design PC

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High marks New $115 million Ohio high school is centerpiece for ambitious plan to improve facilities By Thomas Renner

he grades for school infrastructure are in, and they are not good. Most parents of students who brought home grades

with marks gathered by the American Society of Civil Engineers would ask for extra tutoring, demand a parent-teacher meeting or— gasp—take the child’s cell phone away for at

The engineers gave US schools a D+ grade. School facilities represent the second largest sector of public infrastructure spending, and while there is no comprehensive data source on K-12 public school infrastructure, the available figures are distressing. According to the report, 53% of public school districts require updates or replacement on multiple building systems. 40% of schools do not have a long term facility plan, and more than 30% of schools need to replace windows, plumbing and HVAC systems. Portable facilities, used in 31% of schools, also are failing. 45% of them are in poor condition, according to Education Week. The grade for US schools is even worse than the C- mark the ASCE gave as an overall grade for US infrastructure. The infrastructure bill that passed in Congress in November carried more bad news. Nearly $100 billion that had been earmarked for school modernization was eliminated from the bill.

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All photos by Snappy George Photography

least a week’s duration.

Upper Arlington in Ohio built a new high school, replacing a structure that was constructed in 1956.

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HIGH MARKS The Upper Arlington school district in central Ohio, near Columbus, recognized the problem several years ago. More importantly, the district and its residents took action to address its needs. The district built a new state of the art high school and renovated or built five elementary schools. Beginning in 2015, the district crafted a long-term facilities master plan to address its infrastructure. Voters endorsed the project on the November 2017 ballot, and a $230 million bond issue was supplemented by a capital campaign that raised $7.5 million toward construction costs and project enhancements. The centerpiece to the project is the new high school, which covers 395,000 square feet constructed on three stories. The $115 million project includes a two-story library, an 11-lane indoor pool, gymnasium with a capacity of 2,000, learning spaces with natural light and sustainable energy systems.

“We’re investing in our children’s future and this high school will serve students for the next 50, 60 and 70 years,’’ says Chris Potts, the district’s COO. “At our grand opening, we had over 5,000 people come through in a three-hour period. It is not the school district’s building, it’s the community’s building. And I think the community has a lot to be proud of after a four year process to design this building together.”

Ring out the old

The new school in Upper Arlington opened in August 2021, replacing a structure that opened in 1956. The school’s first

“ We’re investing in our children’s future and this high school will serve students for the next 50, 60 and 70 years.’’

Acoustical smoke vents provide the security of automatic venting and guard against noise intrusion.

graduating class included a young athletic hotshot, a three-time all-league player in basketball. The phenom, Jack Nicklaus, also earned medalist honors in the state golf championship in 1956 and ’57 before going on to win 18 golf majors—the most in history—and 73 PGA Tour wins. Like many school districts, Upper Arlington faced serious issues with its school infrastructure. Besides age, the district saw escalating enrollment. The class of 2021 celebrated 475 graduates— more than double the total of the class that first graduated from the building. In addition, education models have evolved since the former

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— Chris Potts, COO, Upper Arlington School District

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school opened. Technology has been a game-changer. So too has the focus shifted on what and how students learn. “Those buildings were built in the 1950s where it was all about preparing kids for more of a factory model during the Industrial Age,’’ Upper Arlington Superintendent Paul Imhoff told ThisWeekNews. com in 2018. “Now, there are collaboration spaces for kids to work together in different size groups on projects and different types of things, which is the real world. Our facilities hold us back currently. These facilities are going to support that educational vision and philosophy.”

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Architects and school officials outlined several objectives that needed to be included in the new school. Flexible, collaborative and green were key goals in every part of the decision-making process. Potts says the board and community felt strongly about sustainability and sustainable practices within the systems. “Efficient systems were essential, but we also wanted to create areas that promoted flexibility and cooperation. Our board continued to say we weren’t going to build a brand new 1950s building. Our thought process was all about preparing kids for their future, not our past.” The academic wing features four common areas that are surrounded by classrooms to allow students and staff to work by them-

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selves or in groups. Offices for counselors and assistant principals are situated throughout the three-floor academic wing. “We think it’s important for our assistant principals and counselors to be around students,’’ Potts says. “On all three floors, you will find an administrator or counselor available to students. Across our district and all six projects, you won’t find an office that’s different. Whether it’s the superintendent or the assistant principal, they’re all the same, just 75 square feet. We wanted to give learning space to students

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HIGH MARKS and staff. We are all mobile with our laptops and iPads.” The building includes a two-story library, gymnasium with a seating capacity for 2,000, fieldhouse, natatorium and a 6,000 square foot fitness center. All of the rooms have occupancy sensors that adjust lighting, heating and air conditioning when they are unoccupied, which will help save money on energy. Another unique element is “Golden Bear Boulevard,” which replaces the cafeteria and includes furniture, study spaces and more. “It’s a flexible space that can be used for study halls or math labs when we’re not using it for lunch,’’ Potts says. “We wanted a building that was flexible and promoted collaboration among all users.” The school mascot is a “Golden Bear”—a nickname that stuck with Nicklaus throughout his legendary career.

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Music and performance are an essential part of the learning environment at Upper Arlington, and the district developed areas

specifically for those students. The marching band has a dedicated room that allows members to march directly to the 50-yard line of the football stadium, and music rooms for the band, orchestra and vocal musical departments. Students interested in theater will perform in a smaller black box theater and a 1,550 seat performing arts center that will be the envy of area schools. “It was important to us to give them the type of facility that they deserved,’’ Potts says. “There’s a Broadway style orchestra pit for our amazing orchestra and sightlines in that facility are incredible. The technology package that went into that

“These new flexible, light-filled learning spaces are designed to support students as they develop the skills necessary to serve, lead and succeed.” — Paul Imhoff, Superintendent, Upper Arlington School District

The acoustical smoke vents were installed above a performing arts center.

facility would rival many of the main performing theaters here in Columbus.” Sitting atop the performing arts center are four acoustical smoke vents manufactured by The BILCO Company. Acoustical vents provide the security of automatic venting while also guarding against noise intrusion. BILCO’s vents feature an industry-high STC-50 and OITC-46 sound ratings, and are found in many theaters and performing arts venues. Wolfrum Roofing & Exteriors handled the roofing and smoke vent installation for the general contractor, Ruscilli Construction. Engineered Systems procured the vents for Wolfrum.

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“The architects, (Perkins&Will and Moody Nolan) had past experience with BILCO acoustical smoke vents and performed well,’’ says Gary Henry, Superintendent for Wolfrum. “The theater is near the football stadium, and the vents will help control noise from there.”

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Families and administrators take education seriously in Upper Arlington. It is ranked as one of the top districts in Ohio by several educational platforms, and the voters recognized the need to improve the facilities. In the 2017 vote, the initiative passed with 55 percent of the voters approving the plan. In addition, nearly 400 people donated to the capital plan to fund the project. School infrastructure, and funding challenges, have been a long-time issue in the United States. Inner-city schools have particularly poor infrastructure and need drastic improvements. “Our children deal with lead, asbestos and mold,’’ Philadelphia council member Helen Gym told the School District of Philadelphia, according to US News & World Report. The average age of schools in the district is 70. “We had to start school weeks later than schools in the suburbs because we don’t have air conditioning and classrooms can reach 90 degrees or higher on our hottest days, which are becoming more and more frequent.” Fortunately for Upper Arlington, the district has addressed its infrastructure needs with buildings that will serve the community for decades. Sure, it came with a hefty price. The price of neglect, however, also is profound and results in drastic long-term consequences for residents and their children. “Instead of letting the costs of maintaining aging buildings continue to grow and having to defer funding from educational operations, our community faced the financial issue head-on and found a solution that will benefit students for generations to come,” Superintendent Imhoff says. “These new flexible, light-filled learning spaces are designed to support students as they develop the skills necessary to serve, lead and succeed.” CCR

The high school includes four acoustical smoke vents manufactured by The BILCO Company.

Project at a Glance > What: A new $115 million high school in Upper Arlington, Ohio. > Facts & figures: The structure extends across 395,000 square feet and three stories. The building includes a two-story library, an 11-lane indoor pool, gymnasium with a capacity of 2,000, learning spaces with natural light and sustainable energy systems. > Why: The previous building opened in 1956. Besides age, the district has seen increased enrollment, and needed more modern facilities for learning and sustainable energy systems. > What a show: The performing arts center includes seating for 1,550 people, fulldeck orchestra pit, scene shop and two soundproof rooms for music students. Atop the center are four acoustical smoke vents manufactured by The BILCO Company. The vents protect against noise intrusion while providing the security of automatic smoke venting. > Did you know? Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus graduated in 1957 from Upper Arlington. He was among the class of nearly 200 to be the first graduates from the first-year building.

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We’re hiring 3 steps you can take today to fix your workforce issues By Stephen Park

he country is experiencing a significant hiring issue and this problem has been felt in a major way in the manufacturing

and construction industry. Business owners in this industry are continuing to struggle to find workers to fill multiple empty positions within their companies. In fact, the US Chamber of Commerce unveiled a report over the summer in which 88% of construction contractors reported moderate-to-high levels of difficulty finding skilled workers. Of those contractors, nearly half (45%) reported a high level of difficulty.

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WE’RE HIRING Over the last few months, seemingly every business looking to hire new workers has been struggling to do so. The number of job openings is not only at a record high, but soaring above previous levels. The quit rate is also at a record high, which suggests that individuals are switching jobs to pursue better offers. Wages are rising quickly in certain industries where pay tends to be relatively low and where the labor shortages are the most severe. All of these issues are occurring despite the fact that payrolls are still more than five million below its pre-pandemic level.

Why is there a hiring Issue?

A variety of factors are keeping individuals out of work despite the strength of demand for labor countrywide: > Not surprisingly, the pandemic is a big factor. The number of people testing positive for COVID still is high, and one positive test can push someone into quarantine and out of the labor market. Further, an unknown number of people are suffering from long-term COVID symptoms that make it difficult for them to go back to work. As has always been

the case, It is more difficult for individuals who have been unemployed for a long time to find and secure a job opportunity. > The nation’s older workforce has targeted earlier retirements versus going back to work. It is believed that a significant number of older workers who lost their jobs because of the pandemic are choosing to retire. Stock market gains and the 20% jump in US home prices over the past year have boosted household balance sheets to the point that retirement is a more attractive option than going back to work and may seem more affordable. > Faster structural changes are leaving some in the dust. The pandemic spurred quicker structural changes for companies that have left some people out of work or forced to seek new employment. The accelerated shift to e-commerce, increasing popularity to hybrid working schedule, and potentially faster automation and nearshoring are some examples of these changes. All may lead to higher involuntary unemployment which requires reskilling to fill, or frictional unemployment as workers move from one role to the next. Despite these factors, we expect rapid job growth over the next year. This should provide relief to some of the country’s labor shortages. Enhanced unemployment benefits have ended, and some people will be forced back to work as their savings runs out. Most schools have reopened throughout the country, which has allowed more parents of young children to go back to work. Now that pandemic case counts have started trending down again, it should be possible to bring employment levels closer to where they were before the start of the pandemic.

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WE’RE HIRING industry. Nearly 60% of contractors reported a challenge in meeting project schedule requirements while over a third reported turning down work due to skilled labor shortages. These troubling findings paint a clear picture of just how severe these hiring issues have become for some business owners in the construction industry. For business owners that are struggling to hire, there are several items worth considering that will help their business in the shortand long-term. > The answer to your hiring woes could be found from your current employees. Consider re-examining what your workers (and stakeholders) want. The question of filling vacancies may be about more than just pay and benefits. Flexible working and greater training opportunities might be the missing ingredients, and your employees may be the ones that can confirm that for you. > Review your company’s capital mix. If labor is scarce and the economics speak against higher wages and tighter margins, consider doing this. Increased automation and nearshoring could make sense for your firm, alongside employing fewer, but higher-skilled workers. The world is becoming more digital. Lockdown measures during the pandemic have forced many companies to fundamentally change the way they buy and sell goods and services, in turn accelerating the pace of digital adoption. Perhaps this shift is an option for your company? > Consider training your existing workforce. Change your outlook on worker shortages from a negative to a positive. These hiring issues may reveal education and a skills gap among existing employees. An increased investment in your people

Now that pandemic case counts have started trending down again, it should be possible to bring employment levels closer to where they were before the start of the pandemic. might allow your business to overcome hiring problems by upskilling workers and boosting firm productivity. In periods of accelerated economic change, it makes sense for a company to focus training on longer-term trends that will impact performance and profitability. Greater digitalization, increased scrutiny of environmental and social factors, and an increase in worker appetite for “portfolio careers” all suggest the returns on employee

training and development could be rising for companies. Today’s worker shortages cannot be explained by one simple reason. Similarly, there is not one universal or sustainable answer to fix a complex problem such as this. But by taking the time to figure out the particular reasons why organizations are facing labor shortages and work on a variety of potential solutions, business owners gain the best opportunity to bring in the right workers, to fill the right jobs at the perfect time. CCR

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Hospitality, health and happiness What contentment means in today’s built environment

Katie Sprague, CallisonRTKL

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Hospitality, health and happiness What contentment means in today’s built environment By Katie Sprague & Clay Markham

ospitality, including hotels, resorts and restaurants that were once frequented by many, has been one of the hardest hit industries by the ongoing pandemic. While wellness has been topof-mind recently for designers, we will continue to see this industry explore even more ways to define what it means to offer wellness and put travelers’ wellbeing first. This is especially true amid the pandemic, where the topic of wellness will gain more traction as more and more travelers become increasingly conscious of their own health and wellbeing while also feeling comfortable heading to their favorite hotel again. With a rapidly changing economic environment surrounding the hotel industry, the ability to make spaces that put wellness first is paramount. The businesses that survive this pandemic will leverage our evolving world to serve fundamental, unchanging human needs: connection, empathy, freedom, wellbeing and, maybe more importantly, happiness.

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The industry is in a pursuit to understand the role of happiness in the built environment and its impact on our wellbeing. Social connectedness is the bedrock of happiness. Companies like CallisonRTKL, along with partners Delivering Happiness and DMG Mountain View, are taking this matter to heart. Happiness By Design is a methodology created to measure and apply happiness in the built environment. The project began with a series of questions: > How can we make an impact on the world by driving happiness in the built environment? > How might we play a role in the movement for human happiness by evolving the traditional design process? > How might we connect people, places, and culture through the common lens of happiness?

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Hotels are likely to be at the forefront of the “touchless experience” with guests using their smartphones and other devices to make their stay enjoyable while being seamless. Based on the science of happiness and design, the team created The Happiness Ecosystem Index (HEI). This system provides a roadmap to make better connections between buildings and the people who inhabit them. The HEI includes five principles of happiness: 1. Meaning: Alignment to a higher purpose 2. Vitality: Health and wellbeing as the foundation of life 3. Freedom: Autonomy, authenticity, and empowerment

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4. Engagement: Meaningful connections and a deep sense of belonging 5. Delight: Active awareness of joy and amazement The hospitality industry has been quick to adapt to the pandemic, knowing that its ability to provide a clean and safe environment will be the key to guest confidence once they return to the property. But the challenge presented lies in the long-term approach. How can hotel

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developers, owners, and operators regain the magic of a great hotel experience that has always depended on beautiful spaces, delightful details, and thoughtful service to bring it all together? The Happiness principle of Delight will be key to evolving hospitality design with a strong focus on high satisfaction and priority placed on guests’ wellbeing. Hotels are likely to be at the forefront of the “touchless experience” with guests using their smartphones and other devices to make their stay enjoyable while being seamless—from the check-in process to opening doors and ordering room service. The need for human connection is a constant, but now conducted at a respectful distance.

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Additionally, unlike how the healthcare industry can wear the badge of “sanitized for your health” with pride, hotel design will embrace the idea of “ambient wellness,” where spaces are visibly clean, and promote health and wellbeing, but will not have an overriding sense of virus-protection. For example, expected layouts will start to shift, and even hotels located in

colder climates will place great emphasis on outdoor offerings and experiences. Furthermore, where there was once a large focus on more open, social spaces, the demand will now be for creating more exclusive, private areas that only accommodate a few guests at a time—showcasing the importance of guests’ wellbeing while offering an intimate experience worth traveling for.

The hospitality industry has been quick to adapt to the pandemic, knowing that its ability to provide a clean and safe environment will be the key to guest confidence once they return to the property.

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In addition to layout changes that support touchless encounters and ambient wellness, guests will also notice changes to the material and color palettes used throughout hotel properties. Guests are more conscious than ever of where they lay their heads, put their luggage, and sit down to remotely work. With this in mind, properties will not only incorporate easily cleanable and antimicrobial surfaces, but will provide materials that feel good to the touch as well. Soft, natural elements that provide a sense of calm, combined with biophilic characteristics that prioritizes wellbeing will amplify the feeling of happiness alongside current safety guidelines. In that same vein, lighting and sound are tantamount to wellness. Hotels must focus on implementing an abundance of natural and circadian lighting throughout guestrooms, corridors, and public spaces—wherever possible for maximum guest comfort. Additionally, natural, uplifting sounds that bring a sense of the outdoors inside will provide a positive, relaxing and happy experience for guests as they check in, head to an onsite food and beverage space, or go to their guestroom. Utilizing all of the senses through thoughtful materials, tones, illumination, and sounds will assure guests have a memorable experience that caters to their health, safety, and overall happiness and well-being. Ultimately, owners and operators of hospitality spaces will need to be equally as focused on the wellbeing and happiness of their guests as they are on their property’s programming. Creating experiential spaces with a focus on wellness at their core will leave guests with memories that make the risk of traveling worth the reward. Katie Sprague leads branding for CallisonRTKL’s commercial sector. Her international, award-winning branding projects span all the project types in CallisonRTKL’s portfolio, from retail and hospitality to residential and healthcare. Clay Markham leads the hospitality sector with a dynamic design and management approach to architecture, interior design and construction management. Through more than 40 years in the industry, his compelling designs and successful project delivery skills have resulted in award-winning projects for top-tier brands including Marriott, Hyatt, IHG and Caesars Entertainment.

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A Gotham makeover New York’s DCAS retrofits buildings city-wide The DCAS Maintenance Collaborative Group, along with Chris Crean, of Wales Darby.

A Gotham makeover New York’s DCAS retrofits buildings city-wide By Chris Crean

ew York City’s DCAS (Department of Citywide Administrative Services) has a relatively simple mission: to provide value-added and effective shared services to

support the operations of New York City government. But doing so is anything but simple.

DCAS’ work encompasses everything from cyber security and real estate leasing to sales of NYC souvenirs; even the installation and service of large HVAC systems. Fortunately, DCAS’ 5,000+ employees possess very specialized skill sets. DCAS has been given an initiative to reduce energy consumption in their buildings across the city. The organization operates more than 50 facilities, including courthouses, jails, offices and all sorts of public facilities.

In lock-step with New York’s march toward electrification, NYSERDA (New York State Energy & Research Development Authority) has set an ambitious goal to reduce the 2025 energy-use forecast by 185 trillion BTUs. DCAS has begun a systematic program of installing high efficiency heat pump systems in facilities that will yield the greatest savings.

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To date, DCAS has installed roughly 300 tons of VRF system capacity in buildings all

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DCAS selected the Bronx Neighborhood Government building as the site of an energy improvement project in late 2019.

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across New York City’s five boroughs. And they’re just getting started. “We have our own HVAC stationary engineers on staff, and the crew is growing as we speak,” says DCAS Energy Manager Daniel Donovan. “DCAS started installing mini-split heatpump systems in single-room applications a few years ago. Our confidence in and familiarity with the systems has grown. We’re now retrofitting buildings with VRF technology. Sometimes that includes whole-building HVAC, and other times it’s only a portion of the facility.” Growth is due in part to relationships with Johnstone Supply, Wales Darby and Fujitsu General America, all of which have provided ample training and support. DCAS now even has their own VRF training facility. The goal is to create more stationary engineers and expand their ability to install and service VRF systems across the city. As DCAS continues to prove to the mayor’s office that they’re reducing energy consumption, more funding is earmarked for upcoming projects. There are numerous city wide efforts in place to curb energy spending, many of which compete for funding. By making incremental investments and weighing the returns of each project, the mayor’s office and the Department of Energy get a real-world assessment of which avenues yield the highest returns. Last year, three DCAS stationary engineers—Charlie Laidlaw, Anthony Peralta and Rocco Rinaldi—were awarded the DCAS Energy Champions Certificate that recognizes the high quality for their VRF installation work at the Bronx Neighborhood Government Building retrofit. “The technology has proven itself,” Donovan says. Being selective in regard to the buildings retrofitted, and taking training very seriously has been a big part of the successes we’ve had. DCAS manages many facilities in New York. When we consider and analyze buildings to provide the greatest benefit, we first look at the size of the building. If it’s too big, it’s a capital project, and beyond our ability to handle in-house. Then

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A variety of Airstage VRF and Halcyon mini-splits were used by DCAS to replace a steam heating system at the Bronx Neighborhood Government building.

In lock-step with New York’s march toward electrification, NYSERDA has set an ambitious goal to reduce the 2025 energy-use forecast by 185 trillion BTUs.

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Anthony Peralta (L) and Charles Laidlaw commission an Airstage VRF system.

we look at the buildings with the worst energy performance, why they’re underperforming, what time of year they’re consuming too much energy, what fuel source is currently being used, and why it’s consuming more energy than it should.” After that, DCAS experts turn their attention to project feasibility. Not every building is conducive to a retrofit—or at least a whole-building retrofit. For example, some sites aren’t ideal to mount condensers. Some buildings present opportunities to improve only small areas. For example, DCAS has installed VRF systems in 12 elevator machine rooms across the city, most of which were previously cooled by packaged or split systems.

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As DCAS continues to prove to the mayor’s office that they’re reducing energy consumption, more funding is earmarked for upcoming projects.

Lionel Russell completes installation of an Airstage vertical ducted unit at the Henry Chang Learning Center.

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A recent, substantial retrofit conducted by DCAS took place at the Bronx Neighborhood Government Building. The 100-yearold, three-story brick building houses the Bronx district attorney’s office, a medical clinic and various other city agencies. Previously served by an oil-fired steam heating system, a single rooftop unit and various, disjointed AC systems, comfort levels were low and energy expenses were high. The building was ideally suited for a VRF retrofit. Any time DCAS identifies a new application, the Wales Darby team works through system designs with Dan Donovan, Charles Laidlaw and VRF specialists at Johnstone Supply. They look at building needs and carefully consider all loads present within the space. The team then speaks with Fujitsu engineers to make sure they have considered everything and that they’re supplying the best solutions. The Neighborhood Building had a few unique design considerations. One of the biggest challenges faced there by DCAS was getting outdoor equipment onto the building’s roof. Rather than blocking the street with a crane, workers removed a skylight to hoist outdoor units through the opening.

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Charles Laidlaw completes installation of an Airstage wall-hung indoor unit.

Keith Wranovics (left) and Charles Laidlaw check refrigerant charge on a system at the Henry Chang Learning Center.

All facets of VRF installation are taught to DCAS employees at the Henry Chang Learning Center.

The largest room in the building, an expansive conference space, was previously served by a rooftop unit containing a DX coil and semi-hermetic compressor for cooling, and a gas-fired furnace. This did a poor job of responding to the fluctuating human load. “The conference room is now one of nine VRF zones in the building,” Laidlaw says. “We installed three, three-ton ceiling cassettes. We’ve witnessed much better temperature modulation in response to quickly changing loads.” Other zones in the building are served by a variety of indoor units. Two eight-ton, high-static air handlers are used, one on the first floor and one on the second. Two fiveton vertical air handlers condition various offices. Wall-mount units are used in a storage area and a custodian’s office. “Standby

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With resounding successes like the Bronx Neighborhood Building, there’s increasing demand (and funding) for DCAS to continue making energy improvements with VRF systems city-wide. heat loss from the old steam boiler used to keep the basement hot,” Laidlaw says. “So we installed a three-ton ducted unit to keep the space above freezing.” In total, eight condensing units and 11 indoor units were used for 46 tons of capacity. Once eight of the 11 VRF systems were running, work on the project was paused. From July through October of 2019, energy use data was collected. Electric and oil bills

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were compared to the same months of the previous year, showing a 34% savings. “Because three units serving the first floor weren’t operational during the initial comparison period, we fully expect that the savings will be higher once collection of data includes the entire building—around 50%,” Donovan says. “All the units are now installed, we’re just waiting to connect power to the last few Airstage units.”

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With resounding successes like the Bronx Neighborhood Building, there’s increasing demand (and funding) for DCAS to continue making energy improvements with VRF systems city-wide. The key limiting factor has been availability of manpower to install and service VRF systems. That’s changing. “We’ve partnered with Johnstone Supply and Fujitsu General America to train stationary engineers in order to expand our capability,” Donovan says. “They attend a variety of classroom training sessions, including Fujitsu factory training. This has increased the number of factory-certified staff, meaning that our installations qualify for extended warranties.”

DCAS has created a VRF training center located within the organization’s much larger Henry Chang Learning Center in Manhattan. The facility is named after a DCAS employee that lost his life in the line of duty in 2008. Here, DCAS provides training specific to all of their operations. “Our new VRF training center is now operational and expanding,” Donovan says. “Wales Darby helped us get a Fujitsu Airstage system for the training facility, which allows us to provide hands-on instruction. Trainees learn every aspect of VRF installation and service.” The goal is to train four VRF stationary engineers per borough, or 20 total, in addition to two controls specialists. “We’re

aggressively tackling retrofits with our existing crew,” Donovan says. “Until we have more trained staff, it’s difficult to look too far ahead. Even so, we’ve identified a few large projects.” Already on the horizon is the Long Island City Courthouse, in Queens, which will require 52 tons. Keeping the big stone building in operation may mean that the retrofit process could take as long as three years to complete. Also in Queens, DCAS is purchasing Airstage VRF equipment to retrofit eight server rooms. “We’ve learned through DOE that the mayor’s office is excited about what we’re doing,” Donovan says. “We have people in training already, so the future holds great potential.” FC

DCAS is making big strides to expand their VRF installation and service capability by training employees, onsight, in the classroom.

Chris Crean is a commercial and engineering department manager at manufacturer’s rep firm Wales Darby and has been with the company for 19 years. He provides contractors with training, design build, technical, and jobsite assistance. He also supports engineers and building owners through training and design assistance and product awareness.

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Nashville Strong How Certified Construction Services helped Church & Union a Music City landmark

hen “Top Chef” star Jamie Lynch and the restaurant team The 5th Street Group initially were planning their new restaurant that recently opened in Nashville, they called on Certified Construction Services and The Bradley Projects to design and construct a dynamic, lively dining experience. Together, Certified Construction Services and The Bradley Projects completed a space that radiates energy and celebrates the sense of community that stems from the space. Brought to you by the team from 5Church Charlotte, La Belle Helene Charlotte, 5Church Charleston and Tempest Charleston, Church and Union sits in the heart of Downtown Nashville on 4th Avenue between Church and Union Streets. Offering a casual, yet refined dining experience with a sophisticated ambiance, the restaurant’s goal is to give the people of Music City the best in food, ambiance and service. We sat down with Scott DeLano, Principal of Certified Construction Services, to get his take on helping building a community vibe, the growing Nashville construction scene and why Church & Union is just the start.

Give us a snapshot of your brand?

Our brand is built around people: The members of our company as well as those in the community who are impacted by our work. We enhance built environments while staying mindful of our short- and long-term

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impact on tenants and the surrounding communities we serve. Our team believes in creating clean, modern, and crisp concepts that celebrate local communities and showcase architecture as an art form. Through our vertically-integrated approach, we design, build and develop our own projects, in addition to working for clients who share our appreciation for thoughtful and progressive design. Certified Construction Services is the commercial general contractor component of this vertical integration.

What was the inspiration behind that concept?

We draw inspiration from Nashville’s rich culture. The city’s tourist attractions are great, but we’ve come to love Nashville for the small businesses, lively neighborhoods, and people we encounter every day. We’re passionate about focusing on urban areas, especially in traditionally underserved communities, and providing opportunities for economic growth through our projects. We truly want to serve others and provide places that allow people to thrive and prosper in a sense of community.

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What type of consumer are you targeting?

We target a broad range of consumers who seek community-oriented projects through our work in the multifamily, institutional, and hospitality sectors. We partner with clients who appreciate our hands-on approach in each project; our vertically-integrated structure provides partners with a wide range of benefits that make us stand out from competitors. Overall, the majority of our projects center on urban infill and improving densely populated urban areas.

When times seem dark and uncertain, the best way to raise spirits is to find communities to help by partnering with philanthropic organizations. Investing our focus into these efforts brings a refreshing and uplifting spirit to our teams and the work we do.

What kind of conversations are you having with your customers?

As Nashville continues to grow, many businesses are coming into the city from out

work, are now opportunities that consumers are craving. We worked alongside The Bradley Projects, our design firm, to ensure Church & Union includes seating arrangements to cater to the various reasons people are excited to go out, whether it’s spontaneously striking up a conversation with a new friend at the bar or getting to know someone more during an intimate date. Additionally, the bold colors and art pieces throughout the space radiate energy throughout the room, further helping the restaurant capture the magic of a night “out on the town.”

Is there a location that really shows how the brand interacts with the community and customers?

What adjustments have you made to your business model surrounding the recent state of events?

Nashville’s population boom caused skyrocketing demand for new residential, commercial and retail developments. Our team has navigated the unprecedented obstacles during the pandemic to ensure we can meet the new demand on time and within budget. At a time when construction workers across the country are seeking mobility, opportunity and increased salaries, our leadership ensures that project teams continue to feel valued by being transparent and communicative, in addition to providing clear opportunities for professional development. We make sure our team members know the protocols we’re taking to keep them safe and the context behind our decision-making processes.

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of state. We’ve had many conversations with clients about developing projects that maintain their identity while fitting into Nashville’s unique environment. When speaking with clients, we’re also being upfront about our new policies and procedures in the wake of the pandemic, in addition to setting realistic expectations on construction schedules and budgets given the volatility in supply chains and increases in construction material costs.

How does your restaurant design cater to what today’s consumers want?

As more businesses start to open and residents become more comfortable now that they’re vaccinated, consumers are looking for experiences they cannot replicate in their homes. Experiences that we used to take for granted, like meeting with an old friend or hanging out with a colleague after

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The restaurant Church & Union is a great example of how we keep local communities top of mind when constructing new projects. Beyond our food and beverage portfolio, we’re proud to expand our higher-education portfolio with Fisk University and Meharry Medical College in Nashville. We’re working with both clients on multiple projects around their campuses, including medical clinics, classroom space, research and learning laboratories and a new campus center for student career development for Fisk University. These projects are tailored to provide environments for students to learn and grow academically, professionally, and personally throughout their time on these very important campuses. We view projects like these as opportunities to directly invest in the future of Nashville.

Walk us through how and why it was designed the way it is? Our projects on both campuses celebrate the promise of higher education for underserved communities. We focus on the student experience and promoting learning environments that are both functional and creative. For a current research and science building, we are expanding the facility to include common gathering and learning areas along with an open design that allows the labs and research areas to be open to the public. We feel that these types of opportunities will provide students the chance to observe science happening all around them.

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Take us through your construction and design strategy. By working in a vertically-integrated business structure that combines construction, development and design expertise, we can avoid and overcome the challenges and costs that many traditional projects face. Our design and construction teams work together to provide in-depth cost analyses and value minded alternatives that benefit project budgets and assist with design delivery. We incorporate our subcontractors and suppliers into these meetings to gain their expertise and opinions on materials, systems. and methods that will streamline projects’ design and construction.

Finally, we truly listen to our clients and incorporate their needs and ideas into the design so that each project provides an opportunity to showcase their mission and distinct identity into the final product.

Give us a rundown of the market’s layout.

The current growth of the Nashville market is exceptional. Folks have always been attracted to our city for its iconic history, culture, and country music scene, but now it’s becoming a destination for people to live and work. PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute just reported they believe Nashville will be the hottest housing market in 2022.

The city also is attracting the all-important tech sector with Amazon, Facebook and Oracle heavily investing in our area. When so many industries in Nashville are growing, it’s certainly a great asset to have broad experiences in constructing various kinds of projects.

What’s the biggest issue today related to the construction side of the business?

When the pandemic first hit, we had to adjust our policies and procedures on the fly based on the concern of protecting the workforce and still delivering on project commitments. As we have adapted to those challenges with safety protocols, testing and clear communication, we now are shifting our focus to the increasing cost of materials and supply chain challenges that are impacting all of our projects. The fall out of the pandemic has caused unusual spikes in the cost of construction materials and more importantly has caused an overall shortage of equipment and materials needed to complete ongoing projects and start new projects. Our strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors in the Nashville construction market have helped, but we are doubling down on ensuring that we are clearly communicating potential cost impacts and delays to project partners. We also are working with the design teams and vendors to source products that are available and budget friendly during these uncertain times. It’s always been important to maintain strong relationships with vendors, clients and stakeholders, but at a time with more uncertainty than usual, ensuring we’re staying transparent and realistic with our partners has never been more crucial.

Talk about sustainability. What are you doing?

I notice many business leaders talk about sustainability as a separate category, but I view it as a necessity that’s embedded into the foundation of everything we do. Though Nashville’s rapid growth provides a great opportunity for business, it also means that we have to maintain our commitment to reducing our environmental impact. Our projects focus on urban infill and we pride

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What’s your growth plan?

We have always focused on smart and intentional growth. We focus on our core clients and ensure that we always deliver on our commitments to them—they are the reason we’ve become successful and will continue to be core to our growth. With Nashville’s rapid growth, there are opportunities abound for both design and

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One of the big trends we’re seeing is the increased demand for amenities in multifamily spaces. The pandemic emphasized outdoor space, gyms and other areas, and now these elements have come to be not a perk but a non-negotiable expectation in newly constructed residential spaces.

What’s the biggest item on your to-do list right now? With the holidays around the corner, it is to make sure that all of our employees, clients, subcontractors and vendors know how important they are to us and all that we collectively do. We are blessed to have such a great group of partners who we spend our days designing and building some really great projects in the Nashville community with. Once the holiday season is over, our biggest to-do will be supporting our staff and finding that next group of new hires that will make a real difference in our growth and success.

Describe a typical day.

A typical day starts off with me jotting down on a notebook the items that I want to complete for that workday. I do this each morning, as it allows me to start the morning off right and focus on what is important and critical to that day’s success. The rest of the day is

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centered on meeting with clients, visiting job sites, and working through the plethora of opportunities and challenges that arise each day. Typically, the day ends with me reviewing my initial list of tasks (and the items that were added during the day) and marking off what was completed and what needs to shift to the next morning.

Tell us what makes your brand so unique?

We are incredibly invested in the success of our projects from conception to completion. Even if we are not the primary developer of a project, we pour our hearts into each bit of work we do. Combined with our vertically-integrated model that allows us to handle most, if not all elements of a project, our

business provides a unique, personal touch that other firms can’t replicate. Additionally, we treat our subcontractors and suppliers with the same respect and gratitude that we do as our project owners and architects. I emphasize every day to our project teams that we are only as successful as our subcontractors and suppliers and that our priority is to treat them as if they’re one of our own. CK

One-on-One with… Certified Construction Services’ Scott DeLano What’s the most rewarding part of your job? Relationship building. It is a core element of what I do and what delivers success for our projects and company. This goes well beyond our clients and employees, it’s relationship building for each of our subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors that we partner with to complete our projects. As we use subcontractors for the majority of work items on our projects, we are solely dependent on the success of our subcontractors and vendors. If they succeed, then we will succeed, and if they fail, then we fail. For that reason, we treat them with the same respect that we treat our clients and ensure that they know how much we appreciate their efforts on our projects. Developing these strong relationships has been vital to our growth and success.

This stuck with me because it validates the hard work and dedication that our entire team strives for each day. That, in my mind, is how to measure success.

What’s the best advice you ever received? To listen. Take the time to listen to your employees, listen to your clients, and listen to your subcontractors and vendors. There is nothing more important than truly listening to what someone has to say instead of just commanding. The best leaders listen and incorporate those ideas and opinions into overall strategy. Gaining buy-in of employees and project partners is vital to success and will lead to people believing that they are truly a part of a solution.

How do you like to spend your down time? I like to spend time with my three sons. Two of them are in college, and my oldest son works for us as a field superintendent. Seeing them grow up into adults and seeing how each of them is so different yet so the same is remarkable. They are the true highlight of my life.

What’s the best thing a client ever said to you? Very recently, a client introduced me to their sibling at a project meeting. As I was introduced to this person, the client stated, “This is Scott DeLano—his company and people are breathing life back into this university.”

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Name the three strongest traits any leader should have and why. Lead by example. There is nothing that I would ask an employee or project partner to do that I would not do myself. Listen before you speak. No business leader has all the answers, and taking the time to actually listen to your teams can make a world of difference for the company and for the staff. Treat others the way you expect to be treated. We treat our employees like family, and we expect them to treat our project partners in the same manner.

What are you going to do once we get back to some sense of normalcy? I understand the urge to be nostalgic for the “before times” given how devastating the pandemic has been, but I have a more forward-looking mindset. COVID has been a difficult, but important opportunity to self-reflect on my life professionally and personally. I’m focused on what can be the new normal.

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‘Go with your gut’ Our conversation with Equity Land Group’s Anita Verma-Lallian

hen Anita Verma-Lallian and Smita Patel Mehta founded the Equity Land Group (ELG), there mission was simple: to educate women about the dynamics

of real estate investing, specifically investments in land. Since 2020, the firm has not only raised and invested more than $15 million in land, but also has become a resource for women passionate about empowering investing and diversifying their portfolios. We sat down with the cofounder of the Phoenix-based firm to get her thoughts on today’s commercial real estate market and what role women play in its future.

Give us a snapshot of the construction real estate market? What are you seeing out there?

The construction market is extremely active today. We are seeing construction prices increase and major shortages of materials. Phoenix is growing rapidly, so builders and developers are scrambling to quickly bring projects online. Permitting times are much longer as well since the municipalities are getting so many applications for permits. Overall, the construction market is very active, but there are delays and shortages which are causing projects to take longer to get built.

How did you get started in the industry? What’s your story?

I got started in the industry in 2008. It was a much different market at that time due to the recession. My family owns Vermaland, which is one of the largest landowners in Arizona. During the earlier part of my career, I did a lot of work in the solar industry; I worked with solar developers on our site and did some solar developments. In 2019, I co-founded SLM Land Holdings, which eventually transitioned into Equity Land Group. At ELG, we help smaller land investors invest in land purchases, and really try to empower female investors to invest in land. I started Arizona Land Consulting in 2020 and have helped clients find more than $30 million of land in less than one year. My clients range from individual investors, developers, home builders, industrial users, solar companies, and many others.

What are some of the biggest changes you have seen over the past few years? Anita Verma-Lallian

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After COVID, the real estate market in Phoenix changed very dramatically. The population has grown and several large companies

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Name some of the opportunities available for women in the industry?

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What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received? Go with your gut and listen to yourself.

What’s the advice you would share with women just coming up in the industry?

Don’t be afraid to take risks. Study your market and do your due diligence; invest in the properties, and things will pay off later.

What’s the biggest lesson the past year has taught you?

You have to be resilient and adapt as you need to.

What’s the biggest item on your to-do list?

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It’s a wellness thing Inside CBD American Shaman’s drive to change the cannabis game

Vince Sanders, founder and president, CBD American Shaman

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It’s a wellness thing Inside CBD American Shaman’s drive to change the cannabis game

ince Sanders’ vision was clear from the jump. As founder of CBD American Shaman, he dedicated his efforts to bringing wellness to the world through ultra-concentrated terpene rich CBD oil derived from all natural, high quality industrial hemp. The gluten free, eco-friendly product, legal in all 50 states, is batch-tested using Ultra Performance Convergence Chromatography. As a company, CBD American Shaman is focused steadfast on the welfare of its customers. To drive that emphasis home, it even offers a Compassionate Care program, which includes discounts for people in need, low-income customers and veterans. With a goal to always bring the latest and greatest science and technology to market, Sanders and company are driven by the creed that it really is “nature enhanced by science.” We sat down with Sanders to get his thoughts on where the CBD American Shaman—and industry—are heading.

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GIVE US A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR BRAND? The main goal of CBD American Shaman (and why we even got started in this industry) has—and always will be—to help people feel better. We’re also always trying to bring the latest science and technology to the cannabis industry. One of the things we always say about our business is “nature enhanced by science.”

WHAT TYPE OF CONSUMERS ARE YOU TARGETING? Realistically, we’re targeting everyone. Currently, our main customer we mostly see in our stores is women in their late 50s. Outside of that, we’re aggressively targeting other demographics, including men, millennials, and ideally whomever is in need and will benefit most from our products.

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The opportunities are also endless in the science realm of cannabis— exploring more of the cannabis plant and conducting more studies so we can make claims showcasing efficacy. HOW DOES YOUR DESIGN CATER TO WHAT TODAY’S CONSUMERS WANT? We try to mimic the “med spa” aesthetic, featuring all natural and muted tones, and wood, stone and plant elements. We want our spaces to appeal to our main customers, and create a sense of comfort. We like to keep each store small and cozy, no bigger

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than 600 square feet, to ensure we keep that warmer, more personal feeling. The cannabis space can be uncomfortable for many people, mostly because of the unknown and the old narratives around the industry. Our priority in each shop is to make each customer feel comfortable enough to be open minded to learn about something new.

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WHAT KIND OF ADJUSTMENTS HAVE YOU MADE TO HOW CUSTOMERS SHOP IN THIS NEW LANDSCAPE? We’re prioritizing our online presence with the goal to make it easier for customers to order from the comfort of home. Convenience is the key for existing customers.

WHAT TYPE OF AREAS DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN SEEKING STORE LOCATIONS? We now tend to pick locations in middle to upper middle class neighborhoods and towns, and prioritize spaces in close proximity to a large anchor store that generates a lot of traffic (now that we have a better understanding of who our existing customers are). We also take into consideration the surrounding base population, as we are looking for new store areas with enough base population to reach and sustain a healthy customer base. However, we do understand each store location can bring different opportunities despite varying population sizes.

WHAT IS YOUR SHORT-TERM STRATEGY? LONG-TERM? Our short-term strategy is to continue fine tuning what we’re currently doing to make everything better—our products, our seed to sale process, our customer experience, and more. We are always in the pursuit of excellence. A big plus of having so many store locations is that we can utilize certain locations to experiment with new processes, products, etc., and measure how it performs. We can learn what works and what doesn’t before we scale it. As for long-term strategy, we want to diversify into all types of cannabis and products, and look at other plant based products for medicinal purposes. Overall, we want to push the envelope on what can be done. We’re not holding anything back. Especially in this industry, there is no road map. We’re figuring out so much as we go, and we’re happy to share our learned successes with those following in our footsteps.

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WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU CAN OFFER ON HOW TO DEAL WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TODAY’S MARKETPLACE? Be light on your feet. With the pandemic and crazy economic times, you have to pay attention to what way the wind is blowing so you can shift with intention. Even without a pandemic going on, you need to be able to pivot as change is constant. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. When something isn’t working, change quickly for different results. Don’t get set in your ways.

We are also working on automated kiosks which will provide a self-guided learning track giving customers the option to choose.

WALK US THROUGH YOUR SHOP’S DESIGN? Our design inspiration stems from our goal to make each shop warm, inviting, comfortable and a conducive environment for learning that encourages customers to open their minds. It always comes back to education so we can best teach our customers how to use our products, and ultimately set them up for success.

WHAT MAKES YOUR LOCATION ENGAGING? HAVE YOU ADDED ANY IN-STORE FEATURES?

GIVE US A RUNDOWN OF YOUR MARKET’S LAYOUT?

We’re all about education and relationships. We believe it’s necessary to educate our customers, because even our great products are useless if they’re not being utilized properly. We prioritize each customer and make the time to teach, but also support them while using our products. We’re in it for the long run. We want to create relationships with our customers, which creates returning customers.

Individual stores, aka mom and pop stores, are the biggest competition locally. But on a larger scale, I focus on what we’re offering our customers, and how we can provide them with what they aren’t getting—instead of focusing on what others around us are doing. We also prioritize education, which I believe is rare in this industry (and many others). We’re creating our own road map as we go.

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TALK ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Sustainability and how we can improve is something we examine daily. Anytime we think we can be doing something better, we try it, and we change it. As I said earlier, we are always in the pursuit of excellence. For example, we’re always looking at how we can improve our seed to sale process, from growing and extracting to manufacturing. Improvements in farming, plant genetics, and streamlining manufacturing—less labor intensive, faster, equipment, etc.— remain high priorities.

WHAT TYPE OF OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU SEE MOVING AHEAD? I believe there is so much opportunity in the medicinal industry space. I also see mass market opportunity for certain CBD beverages and CBD smokes (among other

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products) in more than just our CBD American Shaman stores. The opportunities are also endless in the science realm of cannabis—exploring more of the cannabis plant and conducting more studies so we can make claims showcasing efficacy. So far it’s mostly just anecdotal unfortunately, because enough studies haven’t been able to be performed due to it being a black market product for so long. I’m very proud to say CBD American Shaman is spearheading studies to back up the power of CBD and the whole cannabis plant. We’re putting money back into this area to conduct proper research and approach this professionally with a high degree of science.

WHAT’S THE SECRET TO CREATING A “MUST VISIT” LOCATION TODAY?

WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING/EXPECTING?

Education around the products, our priority around creating authentic relationships with customers, our investment in science, and our always-improving seed to sale process.

I think we’re going to start seeing more blended components of the cannabis plant— cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes, etc.

Marketing, word of mouth/referrals, and creating a sense of professionalism and trust from the outside. This means creating a high-end feeling, which in turn leads to feelings of comfort.

WHAT’S TODAY’S CONSUMER LOOKING FOR? Products that work and people who can properly educate them on how to use these products. People want to interact with people.

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ONE-ON-ONE WITH... CBD American Shaman’s Vince Sanders Describe a typical day. What’s the biggest thing on your to-do list?

What was the best advice you ever received?

A typical day includes talking to people in corporate stores and franchises, examining and monitoring what’s happening in manufacturing and extracting, managing supply chains (which is very relevant right now), and so much more. But the biggest thing(s) on my to-do list are all around getting our THC business up and running—including manufacturing—in Missouri.

“Chase too many rabbits you won’t catch any.” You have to keep your focus otherwise nothing will pan out if you have too many things going on. And, “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” These are little bits of wisdom I always revisit.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job? Helping people feel better—both those that use our products and experience a big life change (of feeling better), and those who work for us who in turn get to help their fellow man feel better and make a living while doing it.

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What’s the best thing a client ever said to you? We’ve had so many incredible stories, but when somebody looks at you and tells you how much better they feel from using your products. Making a difference in someone’s life is why I started this business.

How do you like to spend your down time? Completely chilling and doing some reading, or getting out in nature and hiking.

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PROJECTS • CCD

Commercial Construction Data

ollowing is a brief report on new commercial construction projects. The information is presented as a service of Commercial Construction Data, a product of Commercial Construction & Renovation. For more information, visit www.cdcnews.com. PROJECT NAME

CITY

PROJECT VALUE

SQ. FT.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE

START DATE

AutoZone #1330

Winton, CA

$1,500,000.00

6,816

New Construction

Q1 2022

Lee's Mini Mart

Visalia, CA

$500,000.00

3,120

New Construction

Q2 2022

Cannabis 21+ SoMa

San Francisco, CA

$250,000.00

2,017

Renovation

Q1 2022

Walmart Supercenter #3180-237 Special Project Rebrand

South Gate, CA

$2,126,000.00

15,182

Renovation

Q1 2022

Visalia Hyundai

Visalia, CA

$1,800,000.00

15,467

Renovation

Q2 2022

800 Stewart Street Mixed-Use Tower

Seattle, WA

$180,000,000.00

553,044

New Construction

Q3 2022

3554 Whittier Boulevard Apartments

Los Angeles, CA

$27,000,000.00

70,000

New Construction

Q2 2022

Division Street Multi Residential Apartment

Portland, OR

$1,500,000.00

2,700

Renovation

Q2 2022

Disney Vacation Club Tower

Anaheim, CA

$42,800,000.00

280,000

New Construction

Q1 2022

Grand Avenue Hotel

Los Angeles, CA

$33,500,000.00

110,674

New Construction

Q2 2022

Francine & Murray Farber Educational Campus

Fresno, CA

$48,000,000.00

93,600

New Construction

Q1 2022

Olympic View K-8 School (OLV) Stage 2 (Multiple BP)

Federal Way, WA

$33,210,007.00

64,000

New Construction

Q1 2022

Montclair Elementary Re-Roof

Portland, OR

$1,100,000.00

6,650

Renovation

Q2 2022

New Office at Firebaugh Canal Water District

Mendota, CA

$1,090,650.00

2,205

New Construction

Q1 2022

City Yard Roof Replacement

Palm Springs, CA

$195,000.00

20,000

Renovation

Q1 2022

OHSU Hospital Expansion

Portland, OR

$250,000,000.00

526,000

Addition

Q1 2022

University of Washington Haring Center Renovation

Seattle, WA

$24,000,000.00

42,000

Renovation

Q3 2022

RFQ Contractor - Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital - Satellite Specialty Services Center

Davis, CA

$6,900,000.00

7,300

New Construction

Q1 2022

United Health Centers South Mooney Boulevard / Visalia

Visalia, CA

$3,000,000.00

18,306

Remodel

Q1 2022

RETAIL/RESTAURANTS/QUICK SERVE:

RETAIL/STORES/MALLS:

RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE:

HOSPITALITY:

EDUCATION:

MUNICIPAL/COUNTY:

MEDICAL:

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InstaKey

ADART/Gensis Lighting Solutions

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Jones Sign

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Allegion

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ANP Lighting

Beam Team

23, 77

12, 36

Capacity Buildrs Inc.

121

CDO

19 11

Chicago Faucets / Geberit Group

Bostik

Commercial Construction & Renovation 2022 Summit

61 30 66-67

Lakeview Construction, Inc

Laticrete

83 37

Metropolitan Ceramics

114

McNichols

3 2

Mike Levin

MRP Design Group

127

NAC

National Sign Team

115

50 40

CVR2-1

National Terrazzo & Mosaic Assocation

Commercial Construction Coffee Talk

Navien

5 3

Construct Connect

133

Permit.com

101 44

Construction One

Philadelphia Sign

Controlled Power Company

Poma Retail Development, Inc

Cummings

47 23

Project Management Consortium (PMC)

D/13 Group

Rockerz, Inc

Davis Marketing Associates, Inc

SAR Floors

103

Dynamic Air Quality Solutions

15 Schimenti

8, CVR4

6, 60

Elro Signs

FloorMax USA

129

Frannexus

131 57

Garland

117 51

Georgia Printco

106

GEO Week

122

Goodwin Commercial

119

Hunter Building Corp

Impact Security Indie Signage

134

Serigraphics

75 35

SloanLED

55 27

SMI Sign Systems, Inc.

Thomas Consultants

The Blue Book Network

Window Film Depot

CVR3

Wolverine Building Group

113

Yunker

45 22

ZipWall

95 42

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by David Corson

Goodbye 2021… Hello 2022

have a really good feeling about the New Year. This past year was like riding a roller coaster without seat belts. We all had to hold on tight to make it through the ride. And what a crazy ride it was.

As I do every year, I would like to make my shout outs to everyone’s role over the past year: First “Thank You” to my family, friends and dogs for staying positive. Without their support, it would have been a much tougher year to get through. And we finished strong. “Thank You” to our magazine staff for staying focused and producing our topnotch B2B digital magazine, which is second to none on the web.

We hope you start the year off on a positive note in a few weeks by attending our 12th Annual Summit, which again will be held virtually via Zoom. Mark down the time, Jan 20th, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (EST). “Thank You” to all of our advertisers, subscribers, virtual attendees and sponsors for the vote of confidence in our magazine and participating in our on-line events, which will continue in 2022. You are golden in our eyes. “Thank You” to our police, firemen, doctors, nurses and all of our first line responders for a job well done under extreme pressure day in and day out. With everything that life throws at us, you always have the answers or treatments to keep us moving across the finish line.

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“Thank You” to our military personnel in our Armed Forces for keeping us safe from the dangers in the world. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. You are the best. “Thank You” to all the firms we worked with during the year to accomplish our daily “to-do” list: USPS, UPS, FedEx, our CPA, attorney, webmaster, fulfillment, etc., for your professionalism and expertise. If I missed anyone, here’s a big “Thank You” to you, too, as the list of individuals we speak with every day is endless.

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We hope you start the year off on a positive note in a few weeks by attending our 12th Annual Summit, which again will be held virtually via Zoom. Mark down the time, Jan 20th, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (EST). Our keynote address will be “Rock the Trades.” It will be well worth your time to hear how each of us can help solve the labor shortage, as well as have conversations with new vendors and shave a few points off your project budgets. So, from all of us, here’s to good health, safe travels and prosperity in 2022. And as always, “Keep the Faith.” CCR

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MEMBER DIRECTORY 2021 EDITION

Your Source for Quality Retail Contractors The Retail Contractors Association is a national organization of high caliber retail contractors united to provide a solid foundation of ethics, safety, quality and professionalism within the retail construction industry.

retailcontractors.org • 800-847-5085

IS YOUR SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFIED? Ask your GC if they have a Certified Retail

Being a retail superintendent requires a unique set of skills different from other market segments. While all construction superintendents have responsibilities for schedule, productivity, safety, and quality on the project site, the challenges and constraints of the retail environment mean that a special training focus is needed. Superintendents must learn how to think like a retailer and a contractor throughout these projects. RCA’s Retail Superintendent Training Program addresses this need. Certified Retail Superintendents have: • At least three years of experience in retail construction • Completed OSHA 30-hour certification

Superintendent

• Completed RCA's two-day workshop, which includes in-depth training on retail-focused customer service

on your project.

• Passed the Certified Retail Superintendent exam

Learn more about the program & view a list of participating companies: retailcontractors.org/superintendent-training-program Toll Free: 800-847-5085 | Phone: 703-683-5637 | retailcontractors.org

ADVISORY BOARD Isyol Cabrera - Focus Brands

Jason Miller - JCPenney Company

Mike Clancy - FMI

Jeff Montang - JLM Retail

Randy Danielson - Shakopee

John Polzer - Duane Morris

Mdewankaton Sioux Community

Jason Kraus - Kohl’s Jeffrey D. Mahler, AIA - L2M, Inc.

Steven R. Olson, AIA - CESO, Inc. Brad Sanders - CBRE | Skye Group

COMMITTEE CHAIRS LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY

SAFETY

MEMBER BENEFITS

SCHOLARSHIP

Andy Bohon legislative@retailcontractors.org

David Martin memberbenefits@retailcontractors.org

MEMBERSHIP

Hunter Weekes membership@retailcontractors.org

RECRUITMENT

Jay Dorsey recruitment@retailcontractors.org

Eric Berg safety@retailcontractors.org Mike McBride Justin Elder scholarship@retailcontractors.org

SPONSORSHIP

Justin Elder sponsorship@retailcontractors.org

TRAINING

Eric Berg Carolyn Shames training@retailcontractors.org

OFFICERS President Ray Catlin

Secretary/Treasurer Justin Elder

Vice President Eric Handley

Immediate Past President Steve Bachman

Threecore LLC

William A. Randolph, Inc.

Elder-Jones, Inc.

Retail Construction Services, Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

About the Retail Contractors Association (RCA) RCA’s mission is to promote professionalism and integrity in retail construction through industry leadership in education, information exchange, and jobsite safety. As part of the RCA membership process, we vet contractors with a thorough review. Qualifications for membership include: • General contractor with significant business operations in retail construction, for a minimum of five years. • Excellent reputation in the industry; at least three retailer references are required. • Properly licensed in all states where the contractor conducts business.

2023 Steve Bachman

2024 David Martin

2022 Eric Berg

2022 Carolyn Shames

2024 David Brown

2024 Mike Sullivan

• Insured in accordance with industry standards.

2022 Ray Catlin

2024 Hunter Weekes

• Favorable EMR rating.

2024 Jay Dorsey

2023 Rick Winkel

2023 Justin Elder

2023 Andy Bohon

• Able to provide Performance and Material Payment Bonds from an AM Best carrier rated A- or better.

Retail Construction Services, Inc. Gray

Tri-North Builders Threecore LLC Triad Retail Construction, Inc. Elder-Jones, Inc.

H.J. Martin & Son, Inc. Shames Construction Sullivan Construction Company Weekes Construction, Inc. Winkel Construction, Inc. Westwood Contractors

2022 Eric Handley

William A. Randolph, Inc.

• Submission of an AIA 305 qualification statement.

PAST PRESIDENTS David Weekes 1990-1992 W. L. Winkel 1993 Robert D. Benda 1994 John S. Elder 1995 Ronald M. Martinez 1996 Jack E. Sims 1997 Michael H. Ratner 1998 Barry Shames 1999 Win Johnson 2000 Dean Olivieri 2001 Thomas Eckinger 2002

James Healy 2003 Robert D. Benda 2004-2006 K. Eugene Colley 2006-2008 Matthew Schimenti 2008-2012 Art Rectenwald 2012-2014 Mike Wolff 2014-2016 Robert Moore 2016-2017 Brad Bogart 2017-2018 Rick Winkel 2018-2019 Steve Bachman 2019-2021

These rigorous requirements are reviewed regularly. For more information and the most up-to-date membership list, visit retailcontractors.org – click on Find a Contractor.

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

2021 Retail Contractors Association Members RCA Members (as of November 30, 2021)

Acme Enterprises Inc.

Buildrite Construction Corp

Jeff Lomber, President/CEO Roseville, MI 810-499-7127 jlomber@acme-enterprises.com acme-enterprises.com

Bryan Alexander, Owner Kennesaw, GA 770-971-0787 bryan@buildriteconstruction.com buildriteconstruction.com

Connor Construction, LLC

Benjamin Connor, Managing Member Blackwood, NJ 856-599-1765 bconnor@connorconstructionllc.com connorconstructionllc.com

Atlas Building Group

Commercial Contractors, Inc

Construction One, Inc.

Brad Harris, Vice President, Operations St. Charles, MO 636-724-0000 bharris@abgbuilds.com abgbuilds.com

Kenneth T. Sharkey, President Grand Haven, MI 616-850-1299 Ken.R.Sharkey@teamcci.net teamcci.net

Bogart Construction, Inc.

Commonwealth Building, Inc.

Brad Bogart, President Irvine, CA 949-453-1400 brad@bogartconstruction.com bogartconstruction.com

Chris Fontaine, President Quincy, MA 617-770-0050 cfontaine@combuild.com combuild.com

William Moberger, Principal Columbus, OH 614-235-0057 wmoberger@constructionone.com constructionone.com

David A. Nice Builders, Inc. Brandon Nice, Vice President of Construction Williamsburg, VA 757-566-3032 bnice@davidnicebuilders.com davidnicebuilders.com

Your project deserves the best team in construction:

Remodels  Ground Up  Renovation  Tenant Improvement

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

410-573-5050

busdevelopment@encoreconstruction.net

Restaurants

Retail

Office

Ground Up

Facade Renovations

The ONLY RCA General Contractor local to Washington D.C. www.encoreconstruction.net

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

2021 Retail Contractors Association Members

DeJager Construction, Inc.

Diamond Contractors, Inc.

E.C. Provini Co., Inc.

Dan De Jager, President Grand Rapids, MI 616-530-0060 dandj@dejagerci.com dejagerconstruction.com

Lori Perry, Owner/CEO Lee’s Summit, MO 816-650-9200 loriperry@diamondcontractors.com diamondcontractors.com

Joseph Lembo, President Hazlet, NJ 732-739-8884 jlembo@ecprovini.com ecprovini.com

Desco Professional Builders, Inc.

Division 9 Commercial Inc.

Eckinger Construction Company

Bob Anderson, President Ellington, CT 860-870-7070 banderson@descopro.com descopro.com

Cheryl Montour, President/CEO Kennesaw, GA 770-919-9941 Ext. 222 cmontour@division9inc.com division9inc.com

Philip Eckinger, President Canton, OH 330-453-2566 phil@eckinger.com eckinger.com

DGC Capital Contracting Corp

DLP Construction Company, Inc.

EDC

Gerry Ryan, President/CEO Mount Vernon, NY 914-664-7244 gryan@dgccapital.com dgccapital.com

Dennis Pigg, Jr., President Alpharetta, GA 770-887-3573 dpigg@dlpconstruction.com dlpconstruction.com

Christopher Johnson, President Midlothian, VA 804-897-0900 cjohnson@edcweb.com edcweb.com

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

Building Projects. Building Trust. Building Partnerships. Licensed in all 50 States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. TIFFANY & CO.

SHINOLA

313. 481. 8200 | SAC HSEC ONST RU C T I ON. C OM MAXMARA

WARBY PARKER

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

2021 Retail Contractors Association Members ELAN General Contracting Inc. Adrian Johnson, Founder and President San Diego, CA 619-988-1777 ajohnson@elangc.com elangc.com

Elder-Jones, Inc. Justin Elder, President Bloomington, MN 952-345-6069 justin@elderjones.com elderjones.com

Encore Construction, Inc. Joe McCafferty, President Annapolis, MD 443-214-5379 joe@encoreconstruction.net encoreconstruction.net

ESI Construction

Nate Hutton, Business Development Executive Meridian, ID 208-362-3040 natehutton@esiconstruction.com esiconstruction.com

Fred Olivieri Construction Company Dean Olivieri, President North Canton, OH 330-494-1007 dean@fredolivieri.com fredolivieri.com

Fi Companies

Fulcrum Construction, LLC

Fortney & Weygandt, Inc.

GGC National Contractors

Kevin Bakalian, President & COO Dallas, TX 469-607-5769 kbakalian@ficompanies.com ficompanies.com

Mitch Lapin, President North Olmsted, OH 440-716-4000 Mlapin@fortneyweygandt.com fortneyweygandt.com

Mike Arasin, President Atlanta, GA 770-612-8005 marasin@fulcrumconstruction.com fulcrumconstruction.com

Anthony Wincko, Executive Vice President Pittsburgh, PA 412-367-5870 anthony@ggc-pgh.com ggc-pgh.com

National General Contractors specializing in Commercial Construction > Established in 1991 > Licensed in all 50 states > Tenant Improvements and Ground Up Construction > Pre Construction & Development Services > Construction Management

WWW.HARDESTYASSOCIATES.COM INFO@HARDESTYASSOCIATES.COM • (949) 723-2230 EXT. 208

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

Construction Management • General Contractor • Fixture Contractor

NATIONAL CONTRACTOR

812.379.9547 • www.tbcci.com MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

2021 Retail Contractors Association Members Gray

Harmon Construction, Inc.

Robert Moore, President, West Region Anaheim, CA 714-491-1317 ramoore@gray.com gray.com

William Harmon, Ownership/Secretary North Vernon, IN 812-346-2048 april.wolka@harmonconstruction.com harmonconstruction.com

Bruce Bronge, President Elmhurst, IL 630-834-8043 bbronge@icibuilds.com icibuilds.com

H.J. Martin and Son, Inc.

Healy Construction Services, Inc.

JA Carpentry, Inc.

David Martin, Executive Green Bay, WI 920-494-3461 david@hjmartin.com hjmartin.com

James T. Healy, Vice President Crestwood, IL 708-396-0440 jth@healyconstructionservices.com healyconstructionservices.com

Hardesty & Associates

Immel Construction

Scott Hardesty, Vice President Costa Mesa, CA 949-723-2230 scott@hardestyassociates.com hardestyassociates.com

Paul Martzke, President Green Bay, WI 920-406-0137 paulma@immelconstruction.com immelconstruction.com

Based in Greenville, SC 10

864-233-0061

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

International Contractors, Inc.

James Agresta, President Hackensack, NJ 201-838-7903 jim@jacbuild.com jacarpentryinc.com

JAG Building Group Inc.

Matthew Allen, Director of Business Development Estero, FL 239-877-2134 matta@jagbuilding.com JAGbuilding.com

www.weekesconstruction.com

Retail Grocery Warehouse Entertainment Restaurant Office Distribution Centers Financial Institutions

ONE PART ART. ONE PART SCIENCE. TOTAL SATISFACTION.

www.shames.com

OFFICE LOCATIONS: Livermore, CA - (925) 606-3000 Elk Grove, CA - (916) 465-9810 Lone Tree, CO - (303) 253-3200

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

2021 Retail Contractors Association Members Kerricook Construction, Inc. Ann Smith, Owner LaGrange, OH 440-647-4200 ann@kerricook.com kerricook.com

Lakeview Construction, Inc. Kent Moon, President and CEO Pleasant Prairie, WI 262-857-3336 kent@lvconstruction.com lvconstruction.com

M. Cary, Inc. Bill Tucker, Farmingdale, NY 631-501-0024 btucker@mcaryinc.com mcaryinc.com

Management Resource Systems, Inc.

Doug Marion, Vice President/Principal High Point, NC 336-861-1960 dmarion@mrs1977.com mgmtresource.com

National Contractors, Inc. Michael Dudley, Vice President Excelsior, MN 952-881-6123 mdudley@ncigc.com ncigc.com

Marco Contractors, Inc.

Pinnacle Commercial Development, Inc.

Market Contractors

Prime Retail Services, Inc.

Martin Smith, President Warrendale, PA 724-553-3823 marty@marcocontractors.com marcocontractors.com

Kerry Lobbestael, President Portland, OR 503-255-0977 Kerryl@marketcontractors.com marketcontractors.com

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

Dennis Rome, Vice President Point Pleasant, NJ 732-528-0080 dennis@pinnaclecommercial.us pinnaclecommercial.us

Donald Bloom, President & CEO Flower Branch, GA 678-618-8941 dbloom@primeretailservices.com primeretailservices.com

We’re ready to build for you.

Nike Live Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tom Fenton Director, Business Development tfenton@schimenti.com 914.244.9100 x322

Build Different schimenti.com

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

2021 Retail Contractors Association Members PWI Construction, Inc. Jeff Price, President Las Vegas, NV 702-942-8400 meneou@pwiconstruction.com pwiconstruction.com

RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD LLC Greg West, Owner/Member Fayetteville, NC 910-824-0503 greg.west@raywestdesignbuild.com raywestdesignbuild.com

R.E. Crawford Construction LLC Jeffrey T. Smith, President Sarasota, FL 941-907-0010 jeffs@recrawford.com recrawford.com

Rectenwald Brothers Construction, Inc. Art Rectenwald, President Cranberry Township, PA 724-772-8282 art@rectenwald.com rectenwald.com

Retail Construction Services, Inc.

Rockford Construction Company

Tom McGovern, COO Grand Rapids, MI 616-285-6933 tmcgovern@rockfordconstruction.com rockfordconstruction.com

Russco, Inc.

Stephen Bachman, President Lake Elmo, MN 651-704-9000 sbachman@retailconstruction.com retailconstruction.com

Matthew Pichette, Vice President Fall River, MA 508-674-5280 x113 sheilac@russcoinc.com russcoinc.com

Retail Contractors of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Sachse Construction and Development Corp.

Sean Pfent, President Ira Township, MI 586-725-4400 spfent@rcofusa.com rcofpr.com

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

Jeremy Gershonowicz, Vice President, Director of Retail Construction Detroit, MI 313-481-8200 jgershonowicz@sachse.net

INNOVATION HARD W O R K INTEGRITY A nationwide full-service general contractor, specializing in retail, self-storage, restaurant and commercial construction. Design and contracting services all under oneroof.

Triad = Trusted General Contractor › › › › ›

Experienced onsite supervision Responsive communications Clean presentable construction sites 100% OSHA compliance Nationwide warranties

Donna Coneley, VP of Development 281-485-4700 • d.coneley@triadrc.com www.triadrc.com

MEMBER DIRECTORY • 2021 EDITION

2021 Retail Contractors Association Members Scheiner Commercial Group, Inc. Kelley Scheiner, CEO Monument, CO 719-487-1600 kelley@scheinercg.com scheinercg.com

Schimenti Construction Company Matthew Schimenti, President Ridgefield, CT 914-244-9100 mschimenti@schimenti.com schimenti.com

Shames Construction Company, Ltd.

Carolyn Shames, President & CEO Livermore, CA 925-606-3000 cshames@SHAMES.com shames.com

Singleton Construction, LLC

Sullivan Construction Company

Denise Doczy-Delong, Owner Canal Winchester, OH 740-756-7331 denisedelong@singletonconstruction.net singletonconstruction.net

Mike Sullivan, President Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-484-3200 mike@buildwithsullivan.com buildwithsullivan.com

Solex Contracting

Taylor Bros. Construction Co., Inc.

Gerald Allen, President Temecula, CA 951-308-1706 jerry@solexcontracting.com solexcontracting.com

Jeffrey Chandler, Vice President Columbus, IN 812-379-9547 jeff.chandler@tbcci.com tbcci.com

Southwestern Services

TDS Construction, Inc.

John Lee, President Fort Worth, TX 817-921-2466 jlee@southwesternservices.com southwesternservices.com

Christina Scherer Bock, Vice President Bradenton, FL 941-795-6100 christi.bock@tdsconstruction.com tdsconstruction.com

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