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Cincinnati’s Historic Music Hall Sees $135M Renovation By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

The Music Hall in Cincinnati — owned by the city, built in 1878 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1975 — is nearing the end of a $135 millionplus renovation. The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) awarded the contract to Messer Construction Co. in 2015. For decades, this historic, iconic home to Cincinnati’s renowned performing arts organizations has been surrounded by blight and is itself in need of significant functional upgrades. Cincinnati, the building’s tenants and patrons, and the residents of the surrounding low-income neighborhood have long recognized its ability to create jobs and provide cultural enrichment to the community, according the 3CDC website. 3CDC, a non-profit real estate company, bringing neglected buildings and spaces in our center city back into use, has partnered with the city to complete the exterior and interior renovations to the 225,000-sq.-ft. facility to expand Music Hall’s programming capacity and its ability to engage with the surrounding community. Work began in June of 2016 and the Music Hall will re-open in October. The building is currently leased by the Music Hall Revitalization Company and is home to the Cincinnati Symphony/Pops, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, May Festival, Cincinnati Arts Association and Society for the Preservation of Music Hall. The project is being funded by donations, with $130 million

The Music Hall in Cincinnati — owned by the city, built in 1878 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1975 — is nearing the end of a $135 million-plus renovation.

raised thus far with sizable donations from the city of Cincinnati totaling $16 million, state of Ohio totaling $5.5 million, Federal and State Historic Tax Credits totaling more than $50 million and private donations totaling more than $63 million. “Music Hall hasn’t had a major renovation in over 40 years,” said Scott Santangelo, Music Hall’s director of operations. “Its MEP/HVAC systems were layered on top of still older equipment, and have exceeded their life expectancy. As we worked through the years of pre-planning, we were experiencing various system failures that were impacting client events and daily building operations. Today’s renovation takes advantage of the opportunity to not only replace these systems with more efficient hardware and technologies, but to re-imagine the way they are installed and distributed. “Music Hall is actually three separate buildings, and PWWG, our lead architect, has been brilliant in their approach and attention to those details,” he said. “Structural reinforcement of the original building materials has also been made possible by the scope of the project, allowing us to replace old wood balcony trusses with steel, reinforce and stabilize the sandy foundations, and modernize the stage grid and shop areas.” The work also significantly improves accessibility, including new elevators at street level for anyone with mobility needs. The renovation adds 62 percent more restrooms and makes many other general improvements such as paint, repairs, replacing carpeting and reopening long-bricked windows in the historic façade. see MESSER page 2

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Messer Construction Serves as General Contractor on Job MESSER from page 1

“The proscenium and plaster work around the stage in Springer Auditorium has been restored and look better than ever, as are the fascias around the balcony and gallery levels,” he said. “The painted fresco and crystal chandelier remain prominent features in the center of the coffered ceiling, and all the signature architectural detail will remain, including the existing columns and their ornate capitals.” Improving comfort in the Springer Auditorium was also a high priority. “The seating was clearly not designed for 21st century audiences and was cramped and uncomfortable,” said Santangelo, “the facility’s long-term viability required improvements to the seating, especially in the gallery.” Maintaining Music Hall’s old-world elegance has been crucial and when all is done, people will be able to stand in the beautiful Grand Foyer with its historic white marble and red slate floor and appreciate the attention that was paid to architectural details. The lobby will seem bigger due to the removal of the aluminum/glass partitions that formerly separated it from the North and South hallways. Improved acoustics have been key to the upgrade, and the renovation team carefully selected firms with international reputations to maintain and improve the fine acoustics for which Music Hall is well known. Santangelo noted the patron’s experience in the theater could vary dramatically depending on their location, and the project’s acoustician, Akustiks, was determined to create an even, present sound throughout — one which conveys the full timbral and dynamic palette of the performers, and creates a more intimate experience between performers and audience. “Sound and light locks will separate the auditorium from lobby areas,” said Santangelo, “insulating performances from ambient light and noise. The total cubic volume of the auditorium is thereby reduced, simultaneously eliminating pockets of the least desirable seats (tucked under the balcony and Gallery overhangs for example). The seating capacity has been reduced as a result, from 3,500 to 2,500 (with adjustable configurations). This is still considered large among the world’s great concert halls and theaters.” Professional and public input at many levels helped to prepare the design team vision. Due to its historic landmark status, there are restrictions on what can be done, and all renovation planning was submitted for review and approval at city and state levels — also critical to leveraging tax credits essential to financing the project. Messer and subcontractor crews demol-

The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) awarded the contract to Messer Construction Co. in 2015.

ished an existing freight elevator and other sections of the building; completed most of the electrical work; and are nearing completion of the hanging ceiling in the Springer Auditorium - orchestra level and the balcony; have completed framing work of the South Corridor wall at the escalator and the south stair in the South Circulation area, with the framing of the bulkheads ongoing, the drywall ceilings on the first level in the North Circulation Area the border stenciling on the ceiling of the Corbett Tower has been completed, the installation of shower pans and the storefront in the receiving area; and the fireproofing work in the second rehearsal room has begun. Other work recently completed dealt with the sub-floor demolition of the Corbett Tower and plaster repair work in the main lobby; installation of seat lighting and light fixtures and wood flooring in the auditorium; the painting of the Side Circulation areas; paint and resilient flooring work in the back-of-house/performer's support area; wall framing in the second rehearsal room; and the staining of the exterior brick. Alexis Barnes, a 3CDC development officer and one of several project managers, said that Brian Campbell, Messer’s project executive, is fully aware of the challenges of the project and has ensured that the project is on schedule. “One of the initial challenges was when we tore up the Orchestra floor to integrate a new orchestra pit and encountered some human remains,” said Barnes. “The building was built on a former cemetery. We engaged the help of a forsenic anthropologist from the University of Cincinnati and the County Coroner’s office. But we have always been running against a very intense schedule. We weren’t able to fully shut down the building until June 2016 and we’ve had 14 months to get a 225,000-square-foot building complet-

ed. “Essentially it’s working with Messer and rethinking the schedules for different areas and targeting the auditorium and public areas to finish for the late August acoustic test and to complete what is left in October,” she added. “Repairing and restoring the historic plaster within the building is key component of the overall project scope. Making the building watertight and avoiding moisture intrusion from the exterior spaces has been a concern throughout, but has been mitigated by the design, engineering, and construction team.” The exterior work focused on the roof replacement —main hall, south hall, part of the north hall and carriageways, as well as installing new glazing on the front façade (east) that had been bricked in over time. “With the help of one of our donors we were able to restore the brick staining on the east and west façades so that it highlights the beautiful architectural details of the historic facade,” said Barnes. “It had been sandblasted over time. We also did all new concrete work for the main front plaza, got rid of an old access ramp that was blocking the main entrance and moved the main accessible entry to the south.” The new roof consists of a carefully installed hand-nailed shingles that required serious time and effort. “We wanted to maintain the historic look of the original building and bring it up to current standards with more contemporary finishes,” said Barnes. “We spent a lot of time and money to repair the interior’s historic plaster and creating a new aesthetic as far as finishes and a paint scheme. This effort was largely driven by PWWG with the assistance of Martinez and Johnson and our historic consultant Judy Williams, who thoroughly researched the history of building and helped with the selection of light fixtures and other

elements for the renovation. “This project has been a collaborative process with the help of the design team, ourselves, Messer, the symphony/opera/ballet, Cincinnati Arts Association, Society for the Preservation of Music Hall, the city and the state,” said Barnes. “We vetted everything with everyone along the way with weekly meetings, monthly updates, emails, and double and triple checking.” The work began with exterior, moved to the interior, and in the final months, has focused on exterior and interior elements. Messer’s efforts are appreciated. “Brian Campbell knows what he is doing and is keeping us on target,” said Barnes. “He is great at figuring out schedule and sequencing and relating sequences based on the needs of everybody. We haven’t had any delays, just re-arrangements of the schedule.” Messer has also been praised for the efforts it has undertaken to preserve that historic elements of Music Hall from being damaged, including the red and white stone tile in the Main Lobby, which are now being cleaned. The amounts of materials being removed and brought are still being tabulated as the work progresses. The major subcontractors are ESI for electrical work; Peck Hannaford Briggs for HVAC; Nelson Stark for plumbing; Dalmatian Fire Protection for fire protection systems; O’Rourke Demolition for demolition; Structural Systems Repair Group (SSRG) for waterproofing and masonry repair; Evergreene Architectural Arts for plaster restoration and historic mural restoration; Messer Construction (as subcontractor) for exterior concrete work; and Beischel Construction for general trades. SSRG has been instrumental for the repair and replacement of original materials and finishes, helping with waterproofing and brick staining. “They found the right shade for the staining and they are really the experts in their field,” said Barnes. “They helped us source the right products and materials to complete the job.” For much of the work there has been an average of 200 people on-site, which is now at the 250 plus level as deadline approaches. There has been very little night work, with the majority of shifts being 10-hour days and some weekend shifts. Messer helped save time by changing the plan to use giant lifts in the auditorium to repair the ceiling and using scaffolding instead, which allowed more workers to access the work area. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved construction of a high-pressure pipeline that will carry natural gas from the shale fields of Appalachia, across northern Ohio and into Michigan and Canada, a decision that effectively ends a fight of more than two years from opponents concerned about safety and property rights.

Federal Agency OKs Gas Pipeline to Run Across Ohio CLEVELAND (AP) The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved construction of a high-pressure pipeline that will carry natural gas from the shale fields of Appalachia, across northern Ohio and into Michigan and Canada, a decision that effectively ends a fight of more than two years from opponents concerned about safety and property rights. The planned $2 billion NEXUS Gas Transmission project is a partnership between Calgary, Alberta-based Enbridge and Detroit-based DTE Energy. The 255-mi.-long pipeline will be capable of carrying 1.5 billion cu. ft. of gas per day, enough to meet the needs of about 15,000 homes for a year.

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Granger Construction Company Expands in Ohio

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Ravenna, Ohio. Granger’s Columbus office will be lead by Ohio native and construction industry veteran Jason Woehrle and will open July 10. Founded in 1959, Granger Construction is an ENR Top 400 company headquartered in Lansing, Mich., specializing in design-build, construction management, integrated project delivery and general contracting services for the commercial, industrial, K-12, higher education, healthcare and public sector/corrections market segments. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

PRINOTH Continues to Grow Its Dealer Network PRINOTH, a manufacturer of tracked vehicles, continues to grow its dealer network across North America and announced a new dealer for the state of Ohio. Company Wrench will now represent PRINOTH for the PANTHER vehicles line-up. The Ohio Market — an Opportunity Company Wrench has its head office in Carroll, Ohio. This territory was a priority for PRINOTH to acquire a dealer since it is seeing an increasing demand for crawler carriers. “With the confidence in the construction industry on the rise, we believe that this market will generate a high interest level for our vehicles,” said Alessandro Ferrari, vice president of sales of PRINOTH.

“Since ConExpo in particular, there is an important demand from dealers wanting to represent the [PRINOTH] line,” said Ferrari. In the last years, the company started to develop a distributor network, aiming to have dealers in every market where crawler carriers are in demand. Many new service providers also were opened in order to cover the territory and to offer PRINOTH customers easy-access to service and parts. This expansion will continue in order to provide the best possible sales, service and parts availability for the company’s rapidly growing customer base. For more information, visit www.PRINOTH.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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‘Buckeye State’ Highway Lettings

The Ohio State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. The following is a list of some of the projects let. Project No: 170361 Type: Bridge replacement (1 bridge). Location: HAM-SR 4/SR 561-02.66/07.01. State Estimate: $7,750,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Great Lakes Construction Company, Hinckley, Ohio — $7,493,834 • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $7,688,415 • Eagle Bridge Company, Sidney, Ohio — $7,761,323 • Sunesis Construction Company, West Chester, Ohio — $7,878,332 • Complete General Construction Company, Columbus, Ohio — $8,135,306 • Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $8,251,432 Completion Date: June 15, 2019 Project No: 170366 Type: Preventive maintenance. Location: MOT-IR 75-21.42. State Estimate: $2,249,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Barrett Paving Materials Inc., Middletown, Ohio — $2,403,900 • John R Jurgensen Company, Cincinnati, Ohio — $2,644,698 Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2017 Project No: 170384 Type: Four lane resurfacing. Location: CUY-Lakeside Ave. State Estimate: $1,027,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Shelly Company, Thornville, Ohio — $1,282,385 • Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,373,998 • Karvo Companies Inc., Stow, Ohio — $1,444,845 • Chagrin Valley Paving Inc., Chagrin Falls, Ohio — $1,442,103 • Terrace Construction Company Inc., Cleveland, Ohio — $1,476,615 Completion Date: Oct. 15, 2017 Project No: 170386 Type: Culvert replacement. Location: MOE-SR/WAS-VAR. State Estimate: $1,532,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Ohio-West Virginia Excavating Company, Shadyside, Ohio — $1,983,005. • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,994,888 • Parker Corporation, Tuppers Plains, Ohio — $2,229,794. • Mountaineer Contractors Inc., Kingwood, W.Va. — $2,452,860 Completion Date: Aug. 1, 2018

Project No: 170387 Type: Bridge repair. Location: MUS-IR 70-00.59. State Estimate: $1,647,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Ruhlin Company, Sharon Center, Ohio — $1,455,012 • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,543,593 • Complete General Construction Company, Columbus, Ohio — $1,582,914 • George J Igel & Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,587,486 • Miller Bros Construction Inc., Archbold, Ohio — $1,707,992 • Rietschlin Construction Inc., Crestline, Ohio — $1,796,257 Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2018

State Estimate: $976,000 Contractors And Bid Amounts: • Burton Scot Contractors LLC, Newbury, Ohio — $1,006,205 • Barbicas Construction Company Inc., Akron, Ohio — $1,030,706 • Karvo Companies Inc., Stow, Ohio — $1,072,499 • Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,104,646 • Terrace Construction Company Inc., Cleveland, Ohio — $1,107,155 • Chagrin Valley Paving Inc., Chagrin Falls, Ohio — $1,162,684 • Shelly Company, Thornville, Ohio — $1,276,316 Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2017

Project No: 170395 Type: Two lane resurfacing. Location: ASD-/WAY THINLAY FY2018. State Estimate: $897,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,036,151 • Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,061,660 • Chagrin Valley Paving Inc., Chagrin Falls, Ohio — $1,344,486 Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2017

Project No: 170399 Type: Culvert replacement. Location: DAR-SR CR FY17. State Estimate: $803,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Brumbaugh Construction Inc., Arcanum, Ohio — $834,740 • R B Jergens Contractors Inc., Vandalia, Ohio — $873,460 • Vtf Excavation LLC, Celina, Ohio — $953,085 • Jutte Excavating Inc., Fort Recovery, Ohio — $994,666 • Eagle Bridge Company, Sidney, Ohio — $1,055,384 Completion Date: June 30, 2018

Project No: 170397 Type: Four lane resurfacing. Location: CUY-SR 91-12.03.

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Equipment. “We want to solidify Pettibone’s presence across Ohio and really go after the market here. Pettibone has been very supportive, and it’s obvious we share common goals and are really striving toward future success together.”

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pipeline. His house is well within the expected 1,500-ft. blast zone should a catastrophic failure occur. Strong called the FERC approval process “an elaborate sham.’’ He said the agency and its staff willfully ignored residents and their concerns. “It’s a bureaucratic means to a predetermined outcome,’’ he said. Strong and others refused to allow NEXUS surveyors onto their property, even when they were accompanied by armed sheriff’s deputies. Property owners have no choice now. What’s left for holdouts is negotiating easement rights that preserve what they can use of their property and gets them the best possible price for land used by the pipeline. Throughout the fight, Strong and others were realistic about their chances of prevailing. Yet Strong said he’d do it again. He said it’s brought positive change to his community and has awakened a spirit of activism that’s led him to run for a seat on the Guilford Township board of trustees. “Going through this process made me appreciate my community,’’ he said. “It feels like a family now, not just a place where you live.’’ (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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