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INDIANA/ST. LOUIS EDITION Construction Communications (877) 945-4700 CEO Dale Jaslove

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President Lance Kamin

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Manager of Operations Stacey Nathanson

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Despite tough economic times, the landscape around us is changing. Every day new construction projects are taking shape, infusing life into our communities in the form of new schools, multifamily residential developments, lifestyle centers and more. Additionally, renovation and adaptive reuse projects are revitalizing our urban centers.

Editors Amy Pagett Jamie Rawcliffe

We at Construction Communications pride ourselves on honoring these projects for the contributions they make to their respective communities. Working with owners, architects, construction managers/general contractors and other project team members, we tell the story of each project, highlighting what makes it unique.

Art Director Chris Schramm Account Executives Shelly Byarski Dawn DeAngelo Susan Hunsinger Sheila Kamin

In addition, we have partnered with several associations to provide you with important industry information that can help you with decision making on your future projects. In this edition, you can hear from the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA), the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), CoreNet Global and the U.S. Green Building Council. This edition features more than 50 new construction and renovation projects completed throughout Indiana and the greater St. Louis area, in market sectors from arts and entertainment to commercial development, education and health care. Below is a small sampling of the unique and innovative projects you will read about in the following pages. The Purdue University Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering houses multiple departments and programs for the university with the goal of continuing the university’s long-standing tradition of excellence in engineering research and education. The new facility was designed to meet the current and future needs of students and faculty, and accommodate collaboration across several departments, while also honoring the past achievements of Purdue alumni, such as Neil Armstrong. The new Family Care Health Centers at Forest Park Southeast in St. Louis replaces a smaller facility, providing much-needed healthcare services to The Grove neighborhood. The new, modern health center is one of only several federally qualified healthcare centers in the St. Louis area, so it was very important to the organization that it remain in the neighborhood and continue to serve residents in need in this growing community. We encourage you to read through the pages of the publication and “experience” more of the region’s landscape-changing, and ultimately community-changing, projects. Sincerely, Jamie Rawcliffe Editor

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CMAA: Leading the Surge in Sustainable and “Green” Building . . . . . . . 7

First Missouri Credit Union — Branch 4102 Midamerica Circle . . . . . . . . . . 24

Dierbergs Center and Wildwood Town Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

COAA: If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? . . . . 8

This new bank branch’s clerestory atrium gives the illusion that this building is much larger than its small footprint

New mixed-use development bridges the gap between the town’s vision and the market’s needs

CoreNet Global . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Express Scripts Corporate Headquarters . . . 25

U.S. Green Building Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

This award-winning project merges two significant elements: environment and education

This project represents the first phase of a new mixedincome neighborhood that replaces former public housing

Part One: Arts, Entertainment, Sports & Recreation

National Salvage and Service Corporation . 28

Homewood Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Historical reconstruction of two 100-year-old buildings provides modern-day hotel rooms in downtown Indianapolis

Company’s new headquarters is successfully completed despite building on top of a natural sinkhole

Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler/ Dodge Dealership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cambridge Heights Townhomes . . . . . . . . . . 40

The Crescent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Providing condominiums and retail space, this new facility rounds out the offerings at Carondelet Plaza

Lucas Lofts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 This project offers affordable luxury condominiums in a unique historic building

New facility consolidates all the dealership’s operations into a single, unique location

Douglas Pointe Lofts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Petroleum Traders Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 30

Two buildings provide a unique live/work option near downtown Indianapolis

Resort offers visitors an unforgettable experience with historic hotels dating back to 1845 and an improved casino

New corporate headquarters provides a luxurious, spacious setting with room to grow

The Marquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Ritz-Carlton Amphitheater Renovation . . . . 15

Shoe Carnival Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Renovation project preserved and repurposed one of St. Louis’ most architecturally significant structures

Company’s new North American headquarters building is designed with a unique V shape that blends with incredible outdoor areas for employee enjoyment

French Lick Springs Resort & Casino Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Renovation project incorporates the Ritz-Carlton elegance into a standard meeting facility

Mike Shannon’s Steaks and Seafood Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Lindbergh Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Project transformed a vacant bank building into a beautiful new restaurant

Creative reuse of portions of a former General Motors Corporation parts facility help keep this project environmentally friendly while staying on budget

Part Two: Commercial Development

Wentzville Vantage Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cook Pharmica Project Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . 19

Credit union uses Remote Teller System machines to save time while enhancing security and privacy

An electronic and television assembly plant is converted into a state-of-the-art facility for developing pharmaceuticals

Bryan Cave LLP Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Renovated office space provides spectacular river views for Missouri’s largest law firm

CityPlace 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 New class A office building provides a main headquarters for Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.

Westfield Southlake Mall Redevelopment . . 35 Mall is redeveloped for the 21st century

Pointe 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Missouri’s only New-Brutalist architectural style building is transformed into luxury apartments

Senior Living at Renaissance Place and The Gardens at Renaissance Place . . . . . . . 50 New residential facilities mark the creation of a thriving new neighborhood

Part Four: Religious Facilities Messiah Lutheran Church Christian Education Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Expansion project provided a creative and stimulating environment on a minimal church budget

Part Three: Mixed-use Developments & Multiunit Residential

Second Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Buzz Westfall Plaza on the Boulevard . . . . . 37

Expansion and renovation allows a church to better meet the worship and mission goals of a large congregation

A deteriorated property becomes a viable mixed-use development

The Georgian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 In one of St. Louis’ largest renovations, a beloved city hospital is transformed into luxury condominiums

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Part Five: Educational Facilities

Purdue University Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Jefferson College Arnold Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

State of Indiana Forensic & Health Sciences Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

New facility for engineering is designed to create environments that enable team-based, multidisciplinary learning

Two separate facilities focusing on crime analysis and health science merge together to enhance laboratory services for the state

Truman State University West Campus Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

State of Missouri Public Health Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

New dormitory provides a wealth of amenities, making it a favorite among students

Project transforms a densely vegetative site into a stateof-the-art laboratory

Washington University Liggett Hall . . . . . . . 73

St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic Operations Building . . . . . . . . . . 86

This project marks the only three-way cooperative public partnership in the state of Missouri

Butler University Student Housing and Fitness Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 University fulfills its goal of becoming a more residential campus with the addition of extra housing and recreational facilities

New residence hall adds 112 beds for upperclassmen

College Avenue Housing at the University of Missouri-Columbia . . . . . . . . . 61 New residence hall provides inviting student housing that encourages socializing among students

Jordan Hall of Science at the University of Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 New undergraduate teaching facility not only embodies the latest trends in science education but also prepares students for the future

Grace College Orthopaedic Capital Center . . 64

Washington University Medical Center Northwest Tower at St. Louis Children’s Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Tower provides administrative office space for several departments of a quickly growing medical center

Washington University Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 New facility establishes a symbol for the visual arts on campus while serving the larger St. Louis community

Funded by community orthopedic companies and community members, this new event center serves the campus of Grace College & Seminary as well as the surrounding community

Wilson’s Creek 5-6 Elementary School . . . . 77

William D. Purser, DC Center at Logan College of Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . 65

Part Six: Government

School for fifth and sixth graders provides flexible space that can expand to accommodate up to 700 students in the future

New multipurpose facility provides a venue for both college and community activities

Broemmelsiek Park, Phase I . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Oak Hall at the University of Missouri-St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Carmel/Clay Central Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

This serene, accessible escape is available for all to enjoy

New student housing provides more space for a growing campus

St. Louis Community College Wildwood Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 New, environmentally friendly college campus provides a state-of-the-art, post-secondary institution to serve a growing area of St. Louis County

Edward A. Doisy Research Center at Saint Louis University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

New park and fitness center provide the community with the opportunity to combine nature, recreation and fitness

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Expansion Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

This unique, modern facility greatly assists the county in carrying out its day-to-day work

Part Seven: Healthcare Facilities Progress West HealthCare Center . . . . . . . . 88 This new hospital’s patient-focused design represents the future of health care

Community Hospital North Expansion & Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hospital expansion and renovation provides patients with a better healing experience

Deaconess Gateway Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 New hospital gives Deaconess Health System the space and beds needed to provide healthcare services more efficiently for the community

Riverview Hospital Emergency Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Emergency room expansion enables Riverview Hospital to compete with larger regional hospitals in the county

St. Louis Children’s Hospital East Tower Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Ongoing expansion project represents the largest capital improvement project in St. Louis history

Three-year, multiphase improvement project greatly enhances the hospital’s ability to serve the area’s growing population

Noblesville City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

CityPlace 5 Medical Office Building . . . . . . . 95

Renovation and expansion of a city hall gives a nod to the city’s roots while accommodating the city’s current and future needs

This project brings medical office space to CityPlace

This project launches a new era in medical research at Saint Louis University

Family Care Health Centers at Forest Park Southeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Medical building provides a new home in its old neighborhood

Network Sourcebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ShortList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Corporate Profiles

Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co. . . . 3 Gershman Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 MacDougall Pierce Construction, Inc. . . . . . 83

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contributing associations

LEADING THE SURGE IN SUSTAINABLE AND “GREEN” BUILDING Sustainable or “green” building is one of the

Those are enormous impacts. Both social

biggest movements to hit the construction industry

responsibility and self-interest are driving owners

in many years. Owners both public and private are

toward more sustainable construction. Their

demanding that their new buildings be sustainable,

contractors, subcontractors, and most of all their

as well as planning renovations with an emphasis on

construction managers (CMs), must be part of this

improving sustainability.

movement.

Some are embracing the formal and highly

Many owners continue to perceive responding

rigorous process of building certification through

to this demand as an added cost and burden on

the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

their projects.

Bruce D’Agostino, President, CMAA

(LEED ) program. Others are simply paying more

However, many are also recognizing the benefits

attention to the life-cycle cost of their buildings,

they can realize in terms of lower operating costs,

Once embarked on this path, most owners

including the significant savings that can be achieved

improved productivity and higher value. Indeed,

will find the certification process extraordinarily

through attention to smart energy usage, indoor air

most of the 69 available LEED “credits” represent

complex, and will need to rely on a champion

quality, recycling and other strategies.

items that can yield life-cycle savings.

within the project team. That champion, in turn,

It’s natural that buildings come in for this scrutiny.

This focus on the long-term success of a

must rely on productive collaboration and timely

According to data compiled by the U.S. Green

project in meeting the owner’s needs is central

information sharing among all project participants.

Building Council (USGBC), buildings account for:

to the CM’s mission. The professional CM can help

Document control, cost management and schedule

• 30 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

an owner plan for success from the earliest stages

maintenance all require close attention.

• 70 percent of electricity consumption.

of a project.

• 39 percent of U.S. primary energy use, including fuel input for production.

Promoting this kind of collaboration is another

Owners who opt to pursue LEED certification ®

key mission of good construction management.

are taking on a complex task. A building must meet

It’s important to remember that for all the publicity

• More than 12 percent of all potable water use.

LEED criteria for 26 out of the available 69 points

it has received, this emphasis on sustainability and

• 40 percent of raw materials consumed

in order to be certified. An owner seeking silver,

green building is still relatively new, and will be

gold or platinum certification must pass even higher

unfamiliar to many owners. Many owners who

tests. These points measure how you handle matters

don’t want the complexities of LEED certification

related to the building site, design, materials,

nevertheless do want the improved performance

energy and water use, and indoor air quality. The

and ongoing cost savings that can come with

LEED system gives owners the flexibility to choose

sustainability.

globally. • 136 million tons of construction and demolition debris.

CMAA is North America’s only organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of the professional construction and program management industry. On behalf of its 25 regional chapters and more than 4,500 public and private firms and individuals throughout the nation, CMAA promotes the construction management industry and provides professional resources, advocacy, professional development, certification, and business opportunities to its members. CMAA’s national headquarters is located in McLean, Virginia, and the association’s website is www.cmaanet.org.

which certification points to pursue.

This is where the professional construction

A key early decision, then, is how many LEED

or program manager can deliver real value to

“credits” to pursue, and which ones. In just about

owners. At CMAA, we see the demand for this

any project, some of these credits will be more

service reflected in several ways. More and more

achievable than others — or they can be earned

professionals now boast the combination of our

at a cost the owner can accept within the overall

own Certified Construction Manager credential with

context of the project and generate benefits of

USGBC’s LEED -accredited professional. We’ve

greater value to the owner.

gotten strong turnouts for LEED -related sessions at

It’s a natural role for the CM to counsel the

our conferences, and our members report they are

owner in developing a strategy for choosing which

spending more and more time counseling clients on

credits to go after and how. And it’s vital for the

issues related to sustainability and green building.

whole project team to know this strategy from the beginning.

This is a vital development, both for our industry and for our world.

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If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? Everything else! We teach students, practice medicine, manufacture products, offer entertainment and hospitality, provide the services of government, and much more. We need buildings to enable us to do what we do! As owners, we deal with design and construction to support our mission. Our core missions may differ, but our responsibilities in the design and construction of our buildings are similar. We define our program needs; choose the building sites; select architects, engineers and contractors; arrange financing; and manage the design and construction processes.

M. Teresa Cook, President of COAA

And the issues we face as owners are also similar — we have to find ways to deliver projects more quickly, keep projects within budget despite escalating material and labor costs in a global economy, as well as manage and resolve conflicts throughout the life of the project.

We are COAA, the Construction Owners Association of America. Since 1994, COAA has been supporting owners in achieving success on their projects. COAA works to improve the design and construction process for all. COAA offers its members a variety of services, including: •T wo National Educational Conferences offered per year, which provide superb opportunities for continuing education and direct networking with other owners. • Members Only ListServe on the COAA website where members can reach owners across the country for feedback on any question within a matter of minutes. The recent ListServe discussions have included a variety of topics from waterless urinals, incentives for construction managers, and identification of “experts” for a variety of situations such as leaking windows and accountability for cost estimates. • Project Management training specifically developed for an owner’s staff. • A Project Information Directory in which COAA members can check on a particular type of project and identify other owners with such projects and the final project costs. This directory contains more than $8 billion of projects nationwide. COAA was also asked to participate in the development of new contract documents. COAA just completed a three-year collaboration led by the Association of General Contractors (AGC) with 20 other industry associations in the development of new contract documents — ConsensusDOCS. For the first time, we have contract documents available to owners that were developed on a collaborative basis with many of our partners in the industry. And COAA provided comments on the new contract documents to be issued by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). COAA was established to provide a forum for owners to meet, share and learn in order to enhance their project success. As owners, we need to have appropriate expectations of our designers and contractors, convey these expectations to them, and then hold them to these standards. And we need to do our part in achieving project success — successful for the owner, designer and contractor! As owners, we are on the cusp of some exciting changes in the construction industry with technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), which will change the way buildings are designed, and the Extensible Markup Language (XML), which may facilitate communications among various software applications. Owners can reap benefits from these technologies for years to come. Sustainability is a major consideration for all owners in their project design and construction, as well as the operations of their buildings — and we now have a track record on “green” buildings and lessons learned that we can share. We invite you to join your fellow owners by becoming a COAA member — just log in at www.coaa. org! COAA is the only association in the industry established specifically for owners.

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CoreNet Global Recognizes Innovation in Change Management Old-line H&R Block Expresses New Self with Kansas City Headquarters Opening

Jennifer Rayburn (far right) representing CoreNet Global Innovator’s Award cosponsor Gensler is seen with the H&R Block Center team (from left): Belinda Lower, Rita Kelly and Karen Orosco.

Change management resonates within the walls of H&R Block’s new corporate headquarters in downtown Kansas City, Mo. By promoting collaboration over hierarchy, the corporate real estate (CRE) team enlisted the support of employees before the new H&R Block Center opened recently. It wasn’t so much support for a new headquarters, which everyone welcomed; it’s more about support for new ways of working within the new space. Recalling the journey of more than three years, Vice President of Business Planning and Analysis Karen Orosco recounts the effort to “move the culture of this Fortune 500 financial services company to the future.” Five office locations spread around Kansas City “impaired our ability to retain talent,” Orosco recently told the senior executives judging the 2006 CoreNet Global Innovator’s Award judges. Combining the multiple locations represents an opportunity to create a massive culture change within H&R’s entrenched traditions. H&R Block is a finalist for the award. “The ability to attract and retain top talent is key to the future success of our company,” says Orosco. “Location and amenities are important aspects to this end. A culture of collaboration, flexibility and high productivity are equally significant.” So in this manner, H&R Block saw real estate as a solution to jumpstarting innovation and cultural change.

The challenge was to design and build a new headquarters to accommodate four generations of workers, promote downtown revitalization and transform the work environment in a progressive way. “Communication played a major role,” says Orosco. An associate advisory board was formed when ground was broken more than three years ago. “A commitment to involve and listen to our associates was made before the building project was launched.” This way, a broad cross-section of employees found out about new approaches early in the change process. They were the first to see the elliptically shaped design for the building and how the decision was made to bring an end to the corner office and other space entitlements, says Orosco. In turn, “they will be the first to celebrate the official grand opening of the building in October.” Team space and collaboration also fit the bill, points out Orosco. That’s why H&R built more than 160 meeting spaces ranging from collaboration rooms to a theater seating 300 people for learning purposes. The theater is also part of the company’s response to opening the new building to the community. Kansas City’s Second Stage theater troop will use the auditorium as well. Collaboration is also fostered by the use of new “pinwheel” work stations, designed in a 360-degree circular mode to allow three associates to work together or “heads down.”

CoreNet Global Change Management Tip: New and redesigned office space should improve work styles, interaction and productivity. But to get good results, companies use change management to gain employee buy-in before changes happen. Branding a change is part of the mix used to communicate a new workplace. In the case of the new H&R Block Center, the move to the new Kansas City headquarters became known as “Bigger, Better, Together.”

The company considered 31 locations for its new headquarters, so it did not take the decision lightly. “It’s our opportunity to change how work gets done,” says Orosco. “We were formerly functionally aligned, but now we are integrated with key decision makers who live in the culture they support.” — By Richard Kadzis, senior contributing editor for Corporate Real Estate Leader magazine, a publication of CoreNet Global.

arts, entertainment, sports, hospitality & recreation

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Facts & Figures

Indianapolis, Indiana

Owner: HRC Hotels, LLC Developer/Construction

Homewood Suites

Manager: Good Hospitality Services Type of Project: Historical reconstruction

In order to provide needed

redevelopment because of their

historical society to restore both

Construction Time: Completed in

hotel rooms near the heart of the

width and depth ratio. “Most

the interior and exterior of the

18 months

city, HRC Hotels, LLC acquired two

modern uses would require more

buildings, more than 150 wood

The Need: Additional hotel rooms

historic warehouse buildings and

access to daylight than these thin

windows were restored in all

transformed them into the 120-

and very long buildings would

shapes and sizes from 21 inches to

room Homewood Suites Hotel.

provide,” stated Greg Jacoby,

4 feet tall. The original decorative

HRC Hotels, LLC chose the site

AIA, executive vice president for

metal ceiling tiles and a devising

because of its location in a thriving

Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf

wall were salvaged and then rein-

area of downtown Indianapolis and

Architects, the project’s architect.

stalled to further promote histori-

its close proximity to Circle Center

In addition, the location in the his-

cal accuracy.

Mall, Conseco Fieldhouse, Lucas

toric district made redevelopment

Oil Stadium and the upcoming

very difficult.

Size: 97,500 square feet

in downtown Indianapolis The Challenge: Maintaining the historical character of the buildings

In order to maintain the historical character of the building,

new convention center, according

“The key to this project’s suc-

the exterior was renovated by

to Nancy J. Hensrud, vice presi-

cess was the introduction of a

removing the modern facade and

Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects Architect

dent of design and construction

light well in one of the buildings,

using historic photos to recon-

for Good Hospitality Services, the

a new hotel suite concept and the

struct what was believed to be the

D.L. Couch Wallcovering Source Painting & Wallcovering Contractors

project’s developer and construc-

procurement of historic tax cred-

original facade with a few minor

tion manager.

its,” said Jacoby. The light made

alterations to allow for the hotel’s

The 100-year-old buildings had

it possible to build enough rooms

vestibule. In addition, half of the

been vacant for more than 25

to make the numbers pencil out.

first floor was left open for public

years and were passed over for

Working hand in hand with the

gathering space, and the structure

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arts, entertainment, sports, hospitality & recreation

was exposed so the guests would

ments of a new hotel concept was

understand that the building had

very challenging,” noted Jacoby.

formally been a turn-of-the-20th-

“The blend of new with old is very

century warehouse. Furthermore,

delicate, and each must respect

ceiling heights in the guestrooms

the needs of the other.”

remain at 12 to 14 feet, and the

“The buildings were a gem in

rooms were designed to expose

the rough,” said Hensrud. “Every

the building’s historic brick walls,

room is different, and the inno-

round steel columns, heavy timber

vative end result was creating a

columns and beams, and wooden

design that appeared to be undis-

floors.

turbed from the 19th century with

“Maintaining the historic[al] character of the building while meeting the needs and require-

all the modern conveniences and technology in today’s world.” n — Stacey Nathanson

Photos courtesy of Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects

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French Lick, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: Blue Sky, LLC, a subsidiary

French Lick Springs Resort & Casino Improvements

of Cook Group, Inc. Type of Project: New construction and renovations designed to create a destination resort Size: 350,000 gross square feet

In little French Lick, Ind., a proj-

significant for the history that was

crowns” of the resort, Ferguson

420,000 gross square feet (French

ect of monumental proportions was

made there. It was the location FDR

added.

Lick Hotel); 70,000 gross square

conceived to help the south-central

chose to announce his first candidacy

Ferguson

Indiana area, hard hit by the highest

for president.

course architect of this generation,

(West Baden Springs Hotel);

feet (casino); 100,000 gross square feet (convention center adjacent to Bendelow Golf Course);

unemployment in the state, revive its

Ridgway explained that due to

65,000 gross square feet (sports

turn-of-the-20th-century status as a

“unforeseen conditions” in both

destination resort.

center); 9,000 gross square feet

Dye, as

described the

leading

by golf

characterized the course as “one of his finest works.”

structures, restoration involved many

Teamwork was essential to com-

“The creation of more than 1,500

difficulties. “Those projects would

plete the massive project on a rigid

feet (clubhouse at Pete Dye Golf

jobs through the project – as well

throw you a curve ball every day.” A

timeline. “French Lick had to run

Course); 110,000 gross square feet

as other business drawn in by the

major obstacle was the Indiana lime-

and be open November 1, 2006,

Cost: $450 million (total)

resort’s presence – began a real

stone that literally had to be blasted

casino and all,” Ridgway explained.

Construction Time: November

renaissance in the region,” said Steve

out, including within the structure of

Failure to meet the date set by the

2006 - May 2007 (West Baden

Ferguson, chairman of the board for

the French Lick Hotel.

Indiana Gaming Commission would

(restored clubhouse at Donald Ross Golf Course); 7,000 gross square

(auxiliary service buildings)

Springs Hotel); August 2005 -

Cook Group, Inc. and president of

“The mission was to create the

French Lick Springs Resort & Casino.

premier Midwest destination resort,”

Ferguson described the West

he said. Both hotels now feature very

“The scope was so large in nature

Baden Springs Hotel and the French

upscale design materials and fittings

that as far as our involvement, it was

resort that would create jobs for

Lick Springs Hotel as “jewels” at

suitable for a four-diamond rating.

nearly three years of 100 percent

a struggling south-central Indiana

the heart of the French Lick Springs

WorthGroup Architects, architect

devotion of our time to the project,”

community

Resort & Casino. Both date from

of record for the casino, event and

he added. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime

historic hotels to their original

the late 19th and early 20th century

convention center, and parking

opportunity to save two magnificent

splendor despite unforeseen

when mineral spring spas served to

garage, stated that “the French Lick

structures.…”

building conditions

draw tourists to the area.

November 2006 (casino, conference and event center, French Lick Hotel); fall 2007 - April 2008 (Pete Dye Clubhouse) The Need: A premier destination

The Challenge: Restoring the

TEAM MEMBERS

G.S. Ridgway and Associates, Inc. Lead Architect, Architect of Record for Hotels WorthGroup Architects Architect of Record for Casino, Event & Convention Center, & Parking Garage

Resort Casino and West Baden Springs

Ferguson said the project served

Hotel properties together create a

as a wonderful first-time experience

pal for G.S. Ridgway and Associates,

uniquely historic and sophisticated

in a large hospitality project for Cook

Inc., the project’s lead architect and

destination resort. However, the two

Group and others involved. “Lots

architect of record for the hotels,

hotel facilities … are notably varied in

of contractors and individual work-

said the restoration of the two hotels

function, character and style.” Bold

ers realized they were working on

posed major challenges. Both hotels

colors, an air of almost constant activ-

something special. They know that

are on the National Register of

ity and ease of connection between

they’ve done something special.

Historic Places and West Baden is also

its parts characterize the French Lick

They’ve really put their heart and

a national landmark.

Hotel; it’s almost a polar opposite of

soul into it.”

Starting in 1996, immediate

the relaxing, soothing and refined

He concluded, “Pictures and

steps were taken to preserve the

palettes and atmosphere of the West

words do not do justice to this

structure of the West Baden hotel, a

Baden Springs Hotel.

resort. This is really one you have to

primarily brick facade building, which featured the world’s largest free-

Lauth Property Group General Contractor for Casino & Event & Convention Center

interior finish-out would be delayed

Reliable Fab & Manufacturing, Inc. Manufacturers Trurock Granite & Marble Fabricator

late fine.

George S. Ridgway, AIA, LS, princi-

CFC Construction General Contractor for Golf Courses, Hotels, Sports Center & Auxiliary Building

High Concrete Group LLC Precast/Prestressed Concrete

have resulted in a significant per-day

The

Pete

Dye

and

Donald

Ross golf courses are “supporting

experience.” n — Anne Seebaldt

standing dome until the Astrodome was constructed, Ferguson said. The some years. French Lick Hotel’s original section is part frame structure with a brick veneer; additions are of poured concrete covered by the same yellow “French Lick Brick” veneer. Although the building is more than a century old, Ferguson said the hotel is more Photo courtesy of Cook Group, Inc.

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arts, entertainment, sports, hospitality & recreation

Clayton, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Maritz, Wolff & Co. Operator: Ritz-Carlton Type of Project: Renovation of a

Ritz-Carlton Amphitheater Renovation

hotel auditorium Size: 3,300 square feet Cost: $650,000 Construction Time: July 2006 - September 2006 The Need: To update the amphitheater’s technology to accommodate the needs of Clayton’s business district The Challenge: Coordinating the new furniture layout with the existing sloped floor

TEAM MEMBERS

Gray Design Group Architect ISC Contracting General Contractor Photo courtesy of Gray Design Group

Following an impressive renova-

and creates jobs. And, along with

accommodate large groups, there-

tion, the auditorium at the Ritz-

serving the Clayton community, the

fore Gray Design Group planned

Carlton in Clayton, Mo., is now a

amphitheater attracts business traf-

the furniture layout to maximize

state-of-the-art amphitheater with

fic into the city.

space efficiency and increase room

top-notch audiovisual technology

Selective demolition was a neces-

and comfortable furnishings. This

sary part of the project. “The exist-

However, coordinating the new

means Clayton’s business district

ing space required demolition of

furniture layout with the existing

has a thoroughly modern venue

wall- and ceiling-mounted speakers,

sloped floor posed a challenge. The

for meetings, seminars and con-

fabric wallcovering, [and] theater

solution was to create a custom

ferences. “Meeting attendees have

seating, [as well as] the reconfigura-

table base that mirrored the angle

become used to advanced technol-

tion of an existing stage,” said Dan

of the concrete floor. “The exist-

ogy,” said Erich Steinbock, general

Green, president of ISC Contracting,

ing concrete floor was X-rayed to

manager of the Ritz-Carlton. “It has

the project’s general contractor.

find possible locations for core drills

become a part of their lifestyles that

“The build-back includes new fin-

for power and data access,” said

they do not want to leave at home

ishes, university-style seating with

Jessica Frey, project manager for

while traveling.”

ADA [Americans with Disabilities

Gray Design Group. “Due to the

Act] compliance and a state-of-the-

high level of traffic in the hotel, the

art audiovisual system.”

construction team required a lot of

The new amphitheater ensures the Ritz-Carlton remains the top choice for meetings and special

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Allen

coordination with hotel manage-

events in the area. Some of its unique

Ziokowski, senior project manager

ment to select appropriate times for

features include an interactive white

for Gray Design Group, the project’s

this work to minimize the disruption

board, computer and electrical out-

architect, the design was driven by

to hotel guests.”

lets at every seat, a projection room,

ensuring the durability of finishes

Despite this challenge, the proj-

and advanced video-conferencing

and furniture, equipping the fur-

ect worked out well. According

technologies.

niture to meet the Ritz-Carlton’s

to Steinbock, the team worked

Steinbock, the renovation not only

audiovisual needs, and maintaining

together to ensure the renovation

provides those utilizing the amphi-

the high level of design that repre-

was completed on time and within

theater with a memorable expe-

sents the Ritz-Carlton worldwide.

budget. n

rience, it also increases revenues

“The client requested that the room

According

Kristen

attendance,” she added.

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: 620 Market Building, LLC Developer: Blue Urban, LLC Type of Project: A new restaurant in an existing bank building Size: 35,000 square feet Cost: $6.4 million (total) Construction Time: September 2005 - February 2006 The Need: To relocate an established restaurant to a different building The Challenge: Staying on an extremely tight schedule

TEAM MEMBERS

The Lawrence Group Architects, Inc. Architect H.B.D. Construction Inc. General Contractor Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Mechanical Contractor Commercial Bathwares LC Toilet Partitions & Accessories KPFF Consulting Engineers Structural Engineers Marshall Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractors

Photo courtesy of ©Jim Diaz — Suited Studio

St. Louis, Missouri

Mike Shannon’s Steaks and Seafood Restaurant Mike

indiana/st. louis edition

Shannon’s

Steaks

and

15 years, into the well-known res-

ing downtown, but certainly the

Seafood Restaurant is the place

taurant, which had long been a

most prominent,” baseball legend

to meet before a Cardinals game.

staple of downtown St. Louis. The

Mike Shannon and his daughter Pat

Situated across from the stadium

second floor of the building is not

Shannon recognized the potential

and a block away from its for-

part of the restaurant and is avail-

and made it happen. “It was a big

mer location, this beautiful new

able for leasing.

decision and a gutsy one to say,

restaurant contains several distinct

Kevin McGowan, principal for

‘I have a working restaurant, but

dining areas: a fine dining area

Blue Urban, LLC, the project’s devel-

I’m going to move it across the

and a sports bar on the first floor,

oper, called the project the most

street,’ but he trusted me and it has

banquet facilities on the basement

exciting rehabilitation he’s done to

worked out great for everybody,”

level, and a beautifully landscaped

date. “It’s probably the most stun-

said McGowan.

outdoor terrace that won a Missouri

ning, sophisticated sports restaurant

According to Lisa Lavelle, mar-

Botanical Garden merit award.

I have ever been in,” he said. When

keting services coordinator for The

The project transformed a staid

McGowan got the idea to develop

Lawrence Group Architects, Inc.,

two-story bank building, vacant for

what he called “the ugliest build-

the project’s architect, the design

arts, entertainment, sports, hospitality & recreation

goal was to continue the tradition of Mike Shannon’s sophisticated atmosphere while giving the restaurant new amenities and features befitting its high-profile location. Greg Trost served as the project architect for the restaurant. According to Jerry Altman, project manager for Blue Urban, preliminary design work began only 60 days before construction started. This meant the project was designed and built at the same time and then completed in a tight three and a half months in order to open for the upcoming baseball season. Altman attributed the success to the familiarity and cohesiveness of the team, Photo courtesy of ©Jim Diaz — Suited Studio

which worked hard together to stay on task. Altman said that the work-

president

ideas developed in the field, with

construct her designs in the field

ers “kept on working well after 3:30

of H.B.D. Construction Inc., the

no time to go through the normal

using raw materials as they were

p.m. until that day’s objectives were

project’s

contractor,

change process of drawings and

developed,” Perry said. “The result

met, often late into each night.” Pat

said that Pat Shannon came up

fabrication off site. “Thus H.B.D.’s

was a unique, beautiful, well-crafted

Shannon also helped by feeding the

with many ideas for the sports-

craftsmen would take direction

interior.” n

workers “amazing food.”

themed facility. Several of these

on the fly from Ms. Shannon and

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Perry,

general

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Cook Pharmica Type of Project: A new contract manufacturing building for Cook Pharmica Size: 124,000 square feet (renovation; total campus is 900,000 square feet) Cost: $70 million Construction Time: December 2004 - December 2005 (phased) The Need: A groundbreaking biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing facility The Challenge: Building a facility that met FDA requirements in a shortened time frame while

Photo courtesy of Cook Group, Inc.

working in the confines of the

Bloomington, Indiana

existing building

Cook Pharmica Project Phoenix Cook Pharmica’s new contract manufacturing facility, designed to meet the present and future TEAM MEMBERS

G.S. Ridgway and Associates, Inc. Lead Architect CRB Process Architect RL Turner Corporation General Contractor

Building

tion for less cost and one year earlier than is expected when building

these types of facilities. This required

needs of the life sciences industry,

new roof were needed before any-

simultaneous design, construction

was converted from a former televi-

thing else, said George S. Ridgway,

and equipment procurement.

sion assembly plant in an amazingly

AIA,

G.S.

Due to the tight time frame, most

short time.

LS,

remediation

principal

and

for

Ridgway and Associates, Inc., the

of the construction was executed

“Room to grow and unique archi-

project’s lead architect. “We were

with only conceptual drawings. The

tectural features were the reasons the

building a state-of-the-art pharma-

entire building team spent many

firm selected the former RCA televi-

ceutical facility, so you’ve got to have

hours on site working closely togeth-

sion plant building in Bloomington,

a clean building.”

er to construct the desired project.

Indiana,” said Jerry Arthur, former

The primary design need was

Construction of the exterior portion

something that would breakup the

consisted of removing and replacing

“Cook Pharmica will serve the

monotonous, 420-foot-long, single-

400,000 square feet of the exist-

life sciences industry by providing

story structure. This was accom-

ing roofing system and climate con-

critical services in development

plished by adding a front facade

trol systems, repairing the existing

and manufacturing to both large

for the office space, which “incor-

wall system and adding an exterior

and

porated a 40-foot-high monolith of

insulation finish system (EIFS) along

president of Cook Pharmica.

virtual

companies.

biopharmaceutical was

limestone, and it also became the

the entire perimeter, and installing

financed by Cook Medical, the

The

signage for the project. It gave the

structural support systems necessary

world’s

building a vertical element it desper-

to create the “ski slope” covered in

ately needed,” said Ridgway.

native limestone, which is the visual

largest

project privately

held

medical device manufacturer, head-

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However, the project was not without its obstacles.

quartered in Bloomington, Ind.”

He said other challenges included

The state and city provided excep-

fitting in all of the systems needed for

focal point of the project. At the end of the project, a party

tional cooperation, including tax

a medical operations facility to meet

was thrown for all the construc-

incentives, grants and infrastructure

FDA guidelines when confined to an

tion workers involved in the project,

around the site.

18-foot height as well as the need

as a way of thanking everyone for

“Phase I of the renovation and

to make many floor cuts for utili-

meeting the deadline and staying

construction was named Project

ties within limestone bedrock, which

within budget. Arthur said the staff

Phoenix, inspired by the mythi-

occasionally necessitated blasting

and personnel at Cook Pharmica

cal bird rising above the ashes. In

bedrock inside the building.

could not be more pleased with the

the same way, Cook Pharmica’s

According to RL Turner, the proj-

outcome of the project. “The project

endeavor led to the restoration of

ect’s general contractor, the time

established Cook Pharmica,” he said.

a vacant building into a cutting-

frame was a challenge. The facility

“It exemplifies our presentation and

edge biopharmaceutical facility,”

had to be “constructed, commis-

how we serve our clients.” n

said Arthur.

sioned, and pass regulatory valida-

— Anne Seebaldt

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Facts & Figures Tenant: Bryan Cave LLP Type of Project: Interior renovation of a law office

St. Louis, Missouri

Bryan Cave LLP Renovation

Size: 233,000 square feet (total on levels 14 and 32-39) Construction Time: September 2006 - March 2008

The newly renovated office space housing Missouri’s largest

The Need: To modernize a law

law firm, Bryan Cave LLP, has a

office

modern and sophisticated aes-

The Challenge: Ensuring Bryan

thetic — but with a timelessness

Cave could remain functional during construction

and classic quality designed to last well into the next decade. Since the design of its existing office space dated to 1992, the firm wanted to modernize it in order to improve efficiency, increase employee interaction and camaraderie, and accommodate

TEAM MEMBERS

planned growth. The firm considered various options, includ-

DMJM Rottet Architect

ing constructing an entirely new

ISC Contracting General Contractor DALO Glass Tinting Window Treatments

building. However, after renegotiating advantageous lease terms, renovating the existing interior space proved the most economically viable solution. “Bryan Cave remains dedicated to downtown St. Louis and its growth,” explained Peter D. Van Cleve, the firm’s managing partner. Illustrating this commitment, the firm signed a long-term lease, keeping its business and employees in the area it has called home for 135 years. The project involved remodeling floors 14 and 32 through 39. Bryan Cave asked Lauren

Photos courtesy of DMJM Rottet

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Rottet and her team at the archi-

the design team created a two-

the design spread the conference

ue doing business as usual,” said

tectural firm of DMJM Rottet to

story reception area and confer-

center over two floors so all the

Scott Seymour, project manager

create a design that emphasized

ence center on the 35th and 36th

conference rooms could face east

for ISC Contracting, the project’s

the hometown surroundings that

floor with spectacular views of the

toward the arch. The two-story

general contractor.

were unique and influential to

Gateway Arch and the Mississippi

atrium on levels 35 and 36 further

Staying on the accelerated

the firm’s evolution. In response,

River. To maximize these views,

increased the openness and visual

schedule could have derailed other

connection to the landmark. Level

project teams, but not this one.

36 also contains an upgraded

“Cooperation between Bryan Cave

and enlarged dining room outfit-

(especially Bonnie Wedel, the in-

ted with audiovisual equipment.

house project manager) and our

Features throughout the multiple

team of subcontractors made this

floors such as break-off rooms and

feat possible,” said Chris Gaylor,

an extended inter-floor stair foster

project manager for ISC.

casual collaboration. “The design

Van Cleve added that Bryan

is modern without being stark,”

Cave provided clear direction to

said Rottet.

the project team and that the

The project’s greatest challenge

team was committed to working

was ensuring Bryan Cave could

with the parameters of the exist-

remain functional during construc-

ing conditions to achieve a design

tion. To achieve this, a temporary

solution unique to St. Louis.

leased space was utilized for the

The result was an improvement

firm’s employees. “This allowed

project that truly reflects the law

ISC to work on two full vacant

firm and the building’s stunning

floors at a time and allowed the

location. n

Bryan Cave employees to contin-

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Cornerstone V1 LLC Developer: The Koman Group Type of Project: A new office building Size: 220,000 square feet Cost: $40 million (total) Construction Time: July 2006 - January 2007 The Need: Corporate office space for a major company The Challenge: Providing parking accommodations to nearby tenants

TEAM MEMBERS

Forum Studio Inc. Architect Clayco Design-build Firm Bi-State Fire Protection Corp. Fire Protection The Du-Mont Company Miscellaneous Steel Fabricator GeoTest Inc. Geotechnical Engineers Jacobsmeyer Mauldin Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors

Photo courtesy of Kris Kennedy

Creve Coeur, Missouri

CityPlace 6 “[Smurfit-Stone was] making a

CityPlace 6 is a class A office build-

structures, combines glass curtain

ing located in CityPlace, a mixed-use

wall with brick accents. According

choice of moving out of St. Louis,”

development in Creve Coeur, Mo.

to Clayco, the project’s design-build

Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises,

firm, the building’s interior includes a

said Dan O’Connor, vice president of

Inc., the major tenant, leases approxi-

training center, multiple conference

mately two-thirds of CityPlace 6.

areas and a deli/coffee kiosk. Much

operations for The Koman Group, the

“[Smurfit-Stone was] making a

of the second floor houses a com-

choice of moving out of St. Louis,”

puter room as per Smurfit-Stone’s

project’s developer. “This is their main

said Dan O’Connor, vice president

requirements.

of operations for The Koman Group,

include stone flooring, wainscoting,

headquarters and through financial

the project’s developer. “This is their

wood paneling, stainless steel and

main headquarters and through

high ceilings.

incentives through St. Louis County, we

financial incentives through St. Louis

According to O’Connor, in lieu

County, we were able to keep them

of traditional masonry construction,

were able to keep them in St. Louis by

in St. Louis by building them a built-

the project team chose prefabri-

to-suit building.”

cated masonry panels made by a

building them a built-to-suit building.” 22

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Design

elements

The 10-story building, which

company called Advanced Masonry

complements CityPlace’s existing

Technology. The masonry company

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built three-story brick panels and then

the time you save washes that out,”

preframed, dry-walled and insulated

O’Connor explained.

them in a shop under controlled con-

Project challenges stemmed from

ditions — after which they were hung

the need to provide parking accom-

on the building like precast panels.

modations to nearby tenants. The

“It’s true masonry,” O’Connor said.

Koman Group had created this parcel

“This is the tallest building that this

of land by sub-dividing two surface

company has done.”

parking lots and then building a park-

Economics and the time of year of

ing structure that CityPlace 6 shares

construction influenced the decision

with a nearby building. The project

to use these prefabricated masonry

team shuttled tenants to other park-

panels. Since the construction took

ing accommodations throughout

place during the winter, the mason-

construction.

ry company could build the panels

Excellent

teamwork

occurred

inside a factory where the curing

throughout the project’s duration

occurred in controlled conditions,

since many of the same team per-

thereby avoiding the leaching that

sonnel were working on the nearby

takes place with on-site masonry.

CityPlace 5 and CityPlace 6 simul-

The company built the panels while

taneously. “It was the same team

the site work and steel framing was

members for the most part running

underway, making the panels avail-

both projects, so we all knew what to

able to hang when the contractors

expect from each other,” O’Connor

were ready to begin the masonry

said. “[We are] pleased with the end

component. “It’s a little more expen-

result [of] CityPlace 6.” n

sive than traditional masonry, but

— June Campbell

Excellent teamwork occurred throughout the project’s duration since many of the same team personnel were working on the nearby CityPlace 5 and CityPlace 6 simultaneously. “It was the same team members for the most part running both projects, so we all knew what to expect from each other,” said Dan O’Connor, vice president of operations for The Koman Group, the project’s developer. “[We are] pleased with the end result [of] CityPlace 6.”

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Facts & Figures Owner: First Missouri Credit Union

First Missouri Credit Union — Branch 4102 Midamerica Circle

Type of Project: A new credit union branch Size: 2,674 square feet Cost: $1.8 million (total, including land) Construction Time: October 2005 - May 2006 The Need: A new branch to support current membership and generate new members The Challenge: Building on a small lot with many underground utilities

First Missouri Credit Union — Branch 4102 Midamerica Circle in TEAM MEMBERS

St. Louis is the first branch the cred-

Forum Studio Inc. Architect

it union has opened in its 80-year

Clayco Design-build Firm

the 2,674-square-foot structure

Bieg Plumbing Company, Inc. Plumbing Contractors O. Voorhees Painting Company, Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractors

history. Built with a brick facade, contains atrium

a that

striking

clerestory

enhances

the

project’s visual appeal while giving the look and feel of a much larger building than the relatively small footprint provides. The building’s location in St. Louis was chosen following the Photos courtesy of Dale VanDonselaar

credit union’s careful examination

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of its membership. “The purpose

a screen that uses video conferenc-

square feet. However, the team

was to support existing member-

ing technology to connect them

moved forward with the 2,674-

ship that had moved that direc-

with tellers located elsewhere in

square-foot building, ensuring the

tion, as well as generating new

the branch. This not only allows

space was efficiently planned to

members in that area,” said Steve

for quick, efficient transactions, but

meet all the credit union’s needs.

Ogolin, president and CEO of First

also minimizes the potential for

“We feel we have done a very good

Missouri Credit Union, adding that

robbery and fraud.

job of doing this smaller [build-

the area contained other banks,

A challenge the team faced was

ing] and still have the space we

but the nearest credit union was

the size of the lot. A significant

approximately one mile away. The

amount of underground utilities

The result was one the credit

new branch is also located in close

were located directly underneath

union is pleased with. According

proximity to a major highway.

the relatively small area. This chal-

to Ogolin, both Forum Studio

require,” added Ogolin.

The facility is one of the few

lenge was overcome with founda-

Inc., the project’s architect, and

completely automated branches in

tion piering to stabilize the build-

Clayco, the project’s design-build

the area and offers three person-

ing. Ogolin said, “The piering pro-

firm, were vital to the project’s

al video teller stations inside and

vided us greater assurance that if

success. In addition, he acknowl-

two outside. Personal video tellers

any future digging was required by

edged

represent a new trend in finan-

the utilities, it would not affect the

company, Custom Curtainwall, for

cial institutions, providing security,

foundation.”

the glasswork it performed. He

efficiency and marketing benefits.

According to Ogolin, experts

This option allows members to

had advised the team not to make

conduct their transactions through

the project any smaller than 4,000

the

input

local

said, “We’re very satisfied with the facility.” n — June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Triple Net Properties Developer: NorthPark Partners ESI Operator: Express Scripts, Inc. Type of Project: A new corporate headquarters Size: 315,000 square feet Cost: $49.5 million (construction costs) Construction Time: November 2005 - May 2007 The Need: A new corporate headquarters for more than 1,500 employees The Challenge: Dealing with an exceptionally tight schedule and a large team of players

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St. Louis, Missouri

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According to Daniel Jay, man-

work environment for more than

ily, and 10-foot-tall ceilings allow

aging principal for Christner, two

1,500 employees. An absence of

daylight and views throughout

major factors drove the design.

walls among departments means

the facility.

First, the building’s design meets

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currently

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tight

16-

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certified. The second factor was

of players created two major

that the university required con-

challenges for this project. The

formance to campus architectural

Clayco|Paric joint venture team,

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er, constructed the project using

For example, when the team

tremendous

on schedule and within budget,”

and

cooperation

she said.

“The

approach

out-of-the-box thinking turned a

on this project,” added Lois

The Clayco|Paric joint venture

allowed for quicker resolution

schedule killer into an opportu-

Sechrist, project manager for

team won two awards for this

and

nity. “The project team rephased

the tenant fitout for Christner.

work, attracting recognition for

interfaces, which was a sig-

the building erection sequence

The

weekly

its advanced and innovative appli-

nificant

proj-

and delivered the project on

meetings

from

cation of total integrated project

ect

design

challenges

factor being

the

soil,

was

discovered

design-build

contaminated

“There

a design-build delivery method.

teamwork

team all

held the

way

completed

time,” said Christopher Urhahn,

early design until the last phase

delivery as well as its unique solu-

ahead of schedule,” said Tim

project manager for the core and

of move in. “I think this was

tions to project challenges. n

Masa, project executive for Paric.

shell for Christner.

key to the project remaining

— June Campbell

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Bloomington, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: National Salvage and Service Corporation Type of Project: A new office

National Salvage and Service Corporation

building Size: 10,260 square feet Cost: $1.5 million Construction Time: September 2005 - May 2007

The site of the new National Salvage and Service Corporation office building presented challenges.

The Need: A new office building

“The project was built on top

for National Salvage and Service

of a natural sinkhole,” said Gary

Corporation The Challenge: Altering the

Baker, project manager for CPM, the

foundation and construction to

project’s general contractor. “We

deal with the sinkhole on the

encountered an area probably 15 by

building site

20 by 12 feet deep of solid topsoil, and what we discovered after having an engineer take a look at it was that there was an old sinkhole there.” The surface area posed some problems, too. “What we tried to do with the

TEAM MEMBERS

Architectural Design Studio, Inc. Architect CPM General Contractor Cabinets Plus by Patrick Geer, Inc Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork Midwest Decorating Co. Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractors

building is adapt it to a sloping site, which was a little bit difficult,” said Burt Perdue, president of Architectural Design Studio, Inc., the project’s architect. Solving the problem required some extra construction work, and a little redesigning of the building itself. “What had to be done to correct the problem was to overPhotos courtesy of ADS

excavate and then fill in the hole part to stop water from traveling down

The interior of the building has a

there,” Baker said. “Then we had to

semicircular conference room with

gesture to relate the front of the

fill it up with gravel and impacted

windows that allow occupants to

building to the street that it faces,”

12-inch lifts. We recommended to

view the natural beauty of the five-

Perdue said.

the owner to save on costs and have

acre property.

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The

project

was

was a

completed

something a little better than what

On the walk-out basement bot-

in nine months despite the site issues.

you started out with was to go with

tom floor, National Salvage has

It is now a place where employ-

a walk-out basement.”

offices, conference rooms, training

ees will enjoy working and a space

National Salvage, the project’s

rooms, and an exercise room for

National Salvage is proud to call

owner, agreed, creating another

employees. “From my point of view,

home. n

issue. “The biggest challenge was

it was really refreshing to work with

designing a building into the hillside

a client who was as employee-ori-

and addressing the parking and so

ented as they were, and who really

forth,” Perdue said.

wanted to give the building a lot

Both

Rotating the angled wall

Design

of employee amenities. Its exercise

Studio and CPM rose to meet the

Architectural

room is probably nicer than most

challenge. The result is a beauti-

spas,” Perdue said.

ful building measuring 10,260

The exterior design of the build-

square feet. “The site itself is set in

ing also took into account the

a very natural-woods-type setting,”

surrounding

Baker said. “There is a small

the main road. “The angle of

wood footbridge that goes over a

Walnut Street seemed to be some-

drainage swale to the non-handi-

thing that should be represented

capped main entrance.”

in the design of the building.

area,

— Chris Gottschalk

particularly

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Belleville, Illinois

Facts & Figures Owner: Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler/ Dodge Type of Project: A new automotive

Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler/Dodge Dealership

dealership

The Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler/

cated to the project site. “The reloca-

can be run without interfering with

Dodge Dealership had been at its

tion of the rail car to the site, move-

regular business operations. Patrick

- August 2006

original location for more than 90

ment into the building and construc-

Holleran, director of business devel-

The Need: To consolidate five

years in a building that was 140 years

tion around the car were perhaps the

opment for HDA Architects, the proj-

different lots into a single location

old. Expansions throughout the years

greatest challenges of any project in

ect’s architect, added, “Museum-

had spread the busy dealership to

our history,” Hinrichs said. “We were

type space was provided for this car

five different lots on three sides of

coordinating with so many outside

that was designed to look like a large

an intersection, which had made car

agencies that had some control over

clear-span railway shed resembling

shopping somewhat impractical for

the route of travel to get to the site,

the Dearborn Station in Chicago.

customers. A new 35,000-square-

including state and city police, the

Curved long-span steel trusses and

foot dealership in Belleville, Ill., allows

Department of Transportation, the

exposed metal decking were painted

for consolidation of all the operations

fire department, utility companies,

black to imitate the older train sheds

in a single location.

train/rail companies, etc.”

of the past.”

Size: 35,000 square feet Cost: $6.5 million Construction Time: October 2005

The Challenge: Relocating the rail car to the site, moving it into the building and working around it

Ensuring a top-notch customer

The railroad car is housed inside

With its unique new space, the

experience as well as comfort and

a glass atrium that features three

Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler/Dodge

HDA Architects Architect

convenience were major consider-

different areas that can be used for

Dealership has improved the car

ations in the design of the new facil-

charitable, family and civic events.

buying and servicing experience for

Impact Strategies Construction Manager/General Contractor

ity. Brad Joseph, general manager

The atrium can be closed off from

its customers. n

of Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler/Dodge,

the rest of the dealership so events

St. Jacob Glass, Inc. Glass & Glazing

said, “Inside the dealership in the

TEAM MEMBERS

— Marci Grossman

service waiting area we have a viewing window so customers can watch their cars being worked on. We have a two-lane service drive-through that opens right into the waiting room.” Some of the most unique aspects of the project relate to a full-size railroad passenger car that is located inside the facility, according to Mark Hinrichs, president of Impact Strategies, the project’s construction manager/general contractor. There are only a couple hundred of these cars still in existence in the United States, and this one had to be relo-

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Facts & Figures Owner: Petroleum Traders Corporation Type of Project: A new corporate headquarters facility Size: 23,000 square feet Cost: Approximately $4.2 million (building proper) Construction Time: June 2005 - November 2006 The Need: A luxurious corporate headquarters setting with room to grow for the company and its

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employees

Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Challenge: Installing a complex rooftop garden on

Petroleum Traders Corporation

the building as well as the “glass pyramidal bump outs” near the entrance

Petroleum Traders Corporation

industry is a fast-moving business

rooftop garden, Fort Wayne’s first

needed room to grow. Michael

that requires continual communica-

“green roof” on an office build-

Himes, CEO of Petroleum Traders

tion with the changing market and

ing.

Corporation, explained that the

clientele across the country, accord-

reflecting pool, an outdoor fire-

new 23,000-square-foot facility has

ing to Design Collaborative.

place, a pergola, a seating area and

The

garden

includes

allowed his firm to hire additional,

Himes said the building includes

many ornamental grasses, trees and

necessary staff the company would

“a much bigger and more sup-

flower accents. The rooftop garden

not have had room to house, while

portive IT room, [a] much more

was designed solely for the enjoy-

Design Collaborative Architect & Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

improving the employee work envi-

involved computer system, new

ment of employees and the enter-

ronment. The current building was

software, [and] more controlled

tainment of guests.

W.A. Sheets & Sons General Contractor

constructed on the same site as the

environment temperature.” It also

Mauk said, “The architect did an

old building, which is unused at

provides Petroleum Traders with a

excellent job of designing a facility

present.

new camera security system; high-

with ‘green’ aspects. Bringing the

TEAM MEMBERS

Advanced Mechanical Services Bracht’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Woodwork/Casework Contract Design Consulting Interior Architect

Himes said other building features

tech, Internet-based phones; and

outside in and the use of ambient

include a larger gym and exercise

multiple televisions interconnected

lighting complement the rooftop

facility, outdoor dining and break

in a proactive system that yields

garden. The feelings of not being

areas, a rooftop garden, and addi-

information for the entire staff, but

totally enclosed during the work day

tional parking. He added that the

more significantly, the sales staff,

combined with the option of escap-

landscaping

he added. Items monitored include

ing to the rooftop garden during

national weather satellite feedback,

break times are wonderful features

According to Design Collaborative,

CNN for breaking news that might

for the staff and guests of Petroleum

the project’s architect and mechani-

affect the petroleum industry, and

Traders.”

cal/electrical engineer, the building is

national and international trading.

incorporates

exotic

plants and waterfalls.

Brett Mauk, vice president of sales

presented the project’s greatest

tion with exterior insulation finish

and marketing for W.A. Sheets &

challenge because many of those

system (EIFS) and a metal panel

Sons, the project’s general contrac-

involved had no prior experience

exterior. The building has a perim-

tor, said the pyramid-shaped glass

with this type of project. He cred-

eter glass wall with pyramidal ‘bump

“bump outs” provided the biggest

ited roof consultant, Dan Skinner,

outs’ near the entrance. The design

project challenge. This was due to

as being “the guy who made it

gives off a contemporary feel, with

the long lead time needed to obtain

happen” and said the work was well

pewter-toned metal panel accents

custom glass fittings as well as deal-

worth the effort.

that provide contrast against the

ing with inclement weather. The

“In terms of community, not

gray EIFS. Accent lines were carved

solution involved sealing the area off

only have we added a very attrac-

through the EIFS to align with hori-

so that the other interior finishes and

tive building, but we’ve gone way

zontal mullions of the glass wall and

construction could proceed until the

outside the envelope in terms of

reliefs in the metal panel system.

glass could be installed and that part

landscaping,” Himes concluded.

of the building could be finished.

“[It’s the] best landscaped building

Inside, the building incorporates

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Himes said the rooftop garden

steel-framed, stud backup construc-

the latest in technology, due to

According to Design Collaborative,

necessity. The petroleum trading

the building’s key feature is the

in the city.” n — Anne Seebaldt

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Evansville, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner/Landlord/Developer/

Shoe Carnival Headquarters

Construction Manager/General Contractor: Woodward Development and Construction

Shoe

one

Thus, the building was designed

to display shoe samples for different

family

and constructed in a unique “boo-

styles and departments. There is also

Size: 60,000 square feet

footwear retailers. With the increas-

merang” shape that allows ample

a camera room with no ceiling for

Construction Time: October 2006

ing number of stores opening

parking at both wings plus visitor

taking pictures, and a media center

- May 2007

throughout the United States, the

parking directly in front of the build-

that is used for advertising. The sec-

company needed a new main cor-

ing. The curved shape also creates

ond floor of the building looks out

in North America

porate headquarters for its North

a wrap-around effect that provides

over the retention pond on one side

The Challenge: Building on the

American operations.

outdoor employee areas, which

with the other side overlooking the

Tenant: Shoe Carnival, Inc. Type of Project: A new headquarters building

The Need: A corporate headquarters for Shoe Carnival

unique shape of the site, and giving a preengineered building an innovative look

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American Structurepoint, Inc. Architect Architectural Sales Aluminum Windows/Curtain Wall Superior Concrete Constructors Concrete/Tilt-wall Contractors

the

Carnival,

Inc.

nation’s

largest

“Since [Shoe Carnival, Inc.’s]

include a 6,000-square-foot patio,

two-story lobby/reception area. This

focus is on fashion, they wanted a

walking paths, balconies and a large

floor houses the executive area and

new corporate headquarters build-

pond with a fountain.

a large boardroom.

ing that was not extraordinarily

The building is a preengineered

One innovative aspect of the

over the top, but first class from

steel structure and, according to

design, according to Kahre, was

a functional aspect,” stated Robert

Creviston, one of the challenges

attempting to eliminate the noise

E. Creviston Jr., AIA, project man-

on the project was trying to make

pollution migrating from the second-

ager for American Structurepoint,

it not look like a preengineered

floor restroom into the surround-

Inc., the project’s architect. The

building. In order to accomplish

ing areas. The walls were insulated

two-story,

60,000-square-foot

this, the building has a blue-tinted

and sound boarded while insulated

building is expandable by an

glass curtain wall system with a brick

blankets were used to cover the

additional

feet

and Dryvit veneer that aesthetically

ceilings. In addition, the toilets were

in order to accommodate future

breaks up the glass exterior. Parapets

set up on rubber washers and foam

growth, and it has the capacity for

are located around all sides of the

was shot underneath them. These

handling a workforce of approxi-

structure to hide the eight rooftop

changes helped improve the noise

mately 230 people.

HVAC systems. The metal roof has

problem.

25,000

square

Because the building site is locat-

a stainless steel interior gutter with

The new Shoe Carnival Head-

ed on a curve in the road, the first

downspouts that are located inside

quarters is well laid out, housing the

challenge was to fit the required size

the building so as not to be seen

company’s entire financial, purchas-

building on the limited land that

from the outside.

ing and executive operations, and

was available, according to Steve

The building’s interior has an

providing comfortable distribution

Kahre, vice president of develop-

open office concept that provides

of employees. Additionally, the facil-

ment for Woodward Development

a light and airy feeling for employ-

ity is designed to please employees

and Construction, the project’s

ees. A large vendor/meeting area is

and will bring hundreds of new jobs

owner/landlord/developer/construc-

available that can be broken up into

to the area. n

tion manager/general contractor.

several sizes. Sample areas were built

— Stacey Nathanson

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Hazelwood, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Duke Realty Corporation

Lindbergh Distribution Center

Type of Project: A new distribution center Size: 528,000 square feet

The new Lindbergh Distribution

International Airport, the state-of-

new slab’s stability and strength.

Center was built on the site of the

the-art, 528,000-square-foot facil-

The steel was recycled. Reusing

The Need: To redevelop the site

former General Motors Corporation

ity features 32-foot-tall ceilings, a

and recycling of existing building

of a former General Motors parts

parts facility in Hazelwood, Mo.

cross-dock design, abundant trail-

and site improvements saves cost

facility and attract new businesses

“The Lindbergh Distribution rede-

er and automobile parking, and

and is better for the environment

velopment project provides the

access to I-70 and I-270. “This site

and community.”

to construct the facility in a

opportunity for both the City of

provides an attractive location for

According to Duke Realty, one

cost-effective manner without

Hazelwood and St. Louis County

warehouse and distribution users

of the project challenges includ-

to attract new businesses to the

due to its central location and great

ed finding ways to construct the

area, including the potential of

access from the major roadway

facility in a cost-effective manner

new jobs,” said Keith Cohen of

corridors,” said Cohen.

without sacrificing Duke’s stan-

Cost: $12.25 million Construction Time: December 2006 - June 2007

to the area The Challenge: Finding ways

sacrificing Duke’s standards for quality, sustainability and longevity

Duke

TEAM MEMBERS

ACI/Boland, Inc. Architect Duke Construction LLP General Contractor Bi-State Fire Protection Corp. Fire Protection

Realty

Corporation,

the

According to Cohen, an innova-

dards for quality, sustainability and

project’s owner. “Furthermore,

tive part of the project was that

longevity. Duke also had to offset

removing the old building and

the team was able to recycle and

land and demolition costs. Reusing

site improvements to construct this

reuse a large portion of the existing

the existing building’s floor slab

new, more efficient and attractive

building on the site for the new dis-

helped save costs, time and was

warehouse/distribution facility pro-

tribution center. “The foundations

ecologically friendly since the con-

vides a visual impact to the site and

and miscellaneous concrete was

crete didn’t have to be hauled off

enhanced benefit for the surround-

ground up and used as fill for the

site to a landfill. In addition, the

ing community.”

storm and sanitary sewer systems,”

team incorporated punched win-

Located on a 25-acre site adja-

he said. “A majority of the existing

dows around the perimeter of the

cent to the Lambert-St. Louis

slab was left in place to enhance the

building to provide ample natural

Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Mechanical Contractor

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light into the building, providing

bringing new possibilities to the

strength and experience needed to

competitive and create opportuni-

energy savings.

Hazelwood area. Cohen said, “The

design and construct this qual-

ties to bring new business develop-

Completed in June 2007, the

value-added and ownership men-

ity facility in the most economical

ment to the region.” n

Lindbergh Distribution Center is

tality of the Duke team provided the

way — such that the rents are very

— Amy Pagett

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Facts & Figures Owner: Vantage Credit Union Type of Project: A new credit union branch Size: 6,500 square feet Cost: $3.5 million (construction costs) Construction Time: November 2005 - July 2006 The Need: A new branch to serve the Wentzville area The Challenge: Meeting an aggressive schedule

Wentzville, Missouri TEAM MEMBERS

Arcturis Architect

Wentzville Vantage Credit Union Members of the Vantage Credit

“The exterior architecture, which

Building Group handled for the

Kwame Building Group Construction Manager

Union who live in Wentzville, Mo.,

utilizes brick, cast stone and sig-

owner, the project team imple-

Paric General Contractor

no longer need to drive to distant

nificant classic detailing, commands

mented lessons learned from the

branches to conduct their business.

presence and portrays a sense of

previous project, including making

“Our members had been asking

solidity and security for the custom-

sure to work with the bank-equip-

for years that we have a branch

ers,” said Mike Ratliff, AIA, project

ment vendor during the installation

in this area,” said Debra Nelson,

manager for Arcturis, the project’s

of pneumatic tubing to eliminate

vice president of compliance/secu-

architect. Inside, generous areas of

interference between the tubing

rity/facilities for Vantage Credit

tinted, reflective glass allow natural

and HVAC ductwork and electrical

Union. “When the opportunity to

light to permeate the spaces, and

conduit runs.

purchase on [Wentzville] Parkway

special play areas entertain children

According to Ratliff, the only

came about, we jumped at the

while their parents conduct business.

project challenge was meeting the

opportunity.” At that time, the cred-

Other features include coin counters

aggressive schedule. “The facility

it union already had 2,200 members

in the lobby, an Internet café and a

opened within six months of the

living in the area.

home center where members apply

groundbreaking,” he said.

Haslag Steel Sales, Inc. KPFF Consulting Engineers Structural Engineers

According to David A. Sampl,

online for a mortgage.

Nelson gave full credit to the

vice president of Kwame Building

However, the remote teller station

team members for the work they

Group, the project’s construction

(RTS) units both inside and in the

did. “‘Team’ is the operative word,”

manager, the project features a sin-

drive-up area are the project’s most

she said. “We were all on the same

gle-level masonry construction with

unique feature. A customer steps up

page.” Change orders for the proj-

four drive-up lanes.

to an RTS and receives a greeting

ect fell under six percent of the

from the teller via video. Personal

overall costs, and many were due to

privacy and assistance occur, but

local code requirements rather than

without the in-person contact. The

design oversights.

cost-effective units allow the teller

“Arcturis has proven to be an

to serve more than one person at

extremely adaptable business part-

a time while cutting back on the

ner and has managed to team

time the member spends in the

with Kwame in the best interest of

teller line. Additionally, the RTS pro-

Vantage Credit Union’s projects,”

vides extra security and privacy for

added Hubert Hoosman, president

members and staff since the cash

and CEO of the credit union. “I

handling takes place away from the

specifically appreciate the attention

lobby area.

given to our projects by Arcturis

Since this was the second similar type of structure that Kwame

senior managers.” n — June Campbell

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Hobart, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: The Westfield Corporation Type of Project: Renovation of an older mall

Westfield Southlake Mall Redevelopment

Size: 145,000 square feet

The Westfield Southlake Mall in

Dick’s Sporting Goods,” said Steve

“Tenants change their minds about

Hobart, Ind., needed to change.

Crowley, senior project manager for

what they want,” Sullivan said.

The Need: Renovation of the

“The center has a traditional ’70s and

Graycor Construction Company,

“In the early stages, the theater

mall’s underperforming areas

’80s look to it,” said Mike Sullivan,

the project’s construction manager.

was going to be on the sec-

and outparcels to attract new

principal and director of retail mixed

Another anchor is a Borders Books

ond level of the mall. We began

use group at OWP/P Architects, the

and Music store.

that

Cost: $20 million Construction Time: July 2005 - June 2006

customers The Challenge: Solidifying an

project…then

the

theater

unstable foundation and dealing

project’s architect. “The exterior

“We converted existing tenants’

with constantly shifting

entrance was kind of a bunker (with)

space, as well as provided visibility in

weighty entrances that weren’t par-

the mall exterior,” Sullivan said. “It

The logistics of which businesses

ticularly welcoming.”

gave them the external image they

were next to each other also created

wanted to project, but brought cus-

some hurdles. “We sound-proofed

tomers into the mall itself.”

the underside of a food court to

requirements.

The Westfield Corporation, which owns the mall, hired OWP/P to design

changed its mind and became a freestanding building.”

the renovation. “The project itself

Several challenges arose through-

achieve the required decibel levels

is basically an effort on Westfield’s

out the project. Graycor had to relo-

for the book store, Borders, below,”

part to energize both the mall and

cate a mall corridor where a ser-

Crowley said.

the amount of real estate they have

vice corridor was located to allow

The renovation has met its

there, to convert underperforming

consolidation of space to create the

goals. “It’s been very well received

outparcel areas to a greater attraction

Borders store. Graycor succeed-

in terms of positive comments

to the mall itself,” Sullivan said.

ed because “the utility relocation

about the look and function of

“A movie theater with stadium

was well planned and coordinated

the project,” Koyes said. “The

Circle “R” Mechanical

seating, restaurants, Dick’s Sporting

with mall operations and tenants,”

character of the settings they like,

Gibbens Drake Scott, Inc. Consulting Engineers

Goods — these are some of the users

said Crowley.

primarily, as well as the relationship

TEAM MEMBERS

OWP/P Architects Architect Graycor Construction Company Construction Manager

Walker Construction Company

we brought with the projects,” said Bob Koyes, development director

Another problem was that the requirements

constantly

shifted.

of different entities.” n — Chris Gottschalk

with Westfield. “It’s an example of us reinvesting in our existing assets.” Outparcels were a key part of Westfield Southlake’s renovation. “At one end of the mall, Westfield built a movie theater. To feed off that customer base, we created a cluster of buildings that were restaurants to draw the movie crowd and provide greater visibility to the restaurants themselves,” Sullivan said. “The parcels are available from US 30, which is the main drag, and they feed off its traffic.” “This project is primarily exterior buildings,” added Koyes. “We worked hand in glove with the existing enclosed mall, and through landscaping, sidewalks and lighting, we have tried to knit these two elements together.” Dick’s Sporting Goods is one of the mall’s new anchors. It is a separate building, yet not an outparcel. “There is a two-story, atrium-type connecting link from the mall to Photos courtesy of Graycor Construction Company

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Facts & Figures Owner: Sansone Plaza on the Blvd, LLC Type of Project: A new mixed-use development Size: Approximately 350,000 square feet Cost: Approximately $85 million (total) Construction Time: April 2005 - August 2007 The Need: To replace a deteriorating shopping center with a viable mixed-use development The Challenge: Working on a sloping site, dealing with a lack

Photos courtesy of Travis Van Buren

of as-built utility drawings, and

Jennings, Missouri

demolishing an existing bank building

Buzz Westfall Plaza on the Boulevard Buzz

TEAM MEMBERS

Archimages, Inc. Architect of Record Kuhlman Design Group, Inc. Architect (Schnucks Store) S.M. Wilson & Co. Construction Manager/General Contractor (Target) H.B.D. Construction Inc. General Contractor (Site Development, In-line Retail, State Office Building & Starbucks)

the

as generous landscape features.

accommodated by stepping the

Boulevard provides Jennings, Mo.,

Westfall

Plaza

Signage at the major site entries

buildings down the hill in a gradual

shoppers with new retail options.

reflects the building architecture and

slope — a challenge when dealing

The approximately 350,000-square-

integrates with the landscape, while

with the large floor plates of some

foot mixed-use development con-

tenant signage placed on the site ele-

of the buildings.”

sists of a two-story office building

vations provides maximum visibility

According to Perry, the lack of

for the State of Missouri, a Schnucks

from the intersections. “Attention to

as-built utility drawings posed the

grocery store, a Target store, a

decorative building accents, lighting

second major challenge. “We did

Starbucks coffee shop, banks, in-line

and increased landscaping give the

our best to locate what we thought

retail and more.

center a unique appeal from both

was underground and design for it,”

According to Michael J. Perry,

an off-site and on-site perspective,”

he said. “Then, when an unforeseen

president of H.B.D. Construction

added R. Gregory Garner, partner

utility was encountered, the design

Inc., the project’s general contrac-

at Archimages, Inc., the project’s

team moved swiftly to engineer a

tor for the site development, the

architect of record.

solution and then H.B.D. executed

Holland Construction Services General Contractor (Schnucks Store)

in-line retail, the state office building

This complex project involved

it in the field. Also, the existing bank

and the Starbucks, the existing site

abating hazardous site materials as

building was left in place temporar-

Bell Electrical Contractors Electrical Contractors

was contaminated and contained

well as dealing with unstable soil

ily until a pad could be built for

an outmoded, outdated and mostly

and rock. The construction team

it to relocate to a new structure.

Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Mechanical Contractor

empty shopping center. All the exist-

used much of the demolition debris

This required slicing the building

ing buildings were demolished and

to reduce waste and save money.

carefully away from the rest of the

the site was completely reconfigured

Perry pointed out that even if a

buildings, refeeding all the utilities

Lucas Stucco & EIFS Design Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS/Plastering

for the new development. “We took

project is not striving for Leadership

[and] grading around all four sides

a deteriorating center and turned it

in Energy and Environmental Design

of it — all while keeping the bank

Marvin Peebles Masonry Masonry Contractors

into a thriving center in every aspect:

(LEED ) certification, some methods

open for business and maintaining

land, buildings, signage, architec-

of green construction can almost

adequate access to the general pub-

Traube Awning & Canvas Co. Awnings & Canopies

ture, engineering, contaminated to

always be incorporated. “Here, the

lic. Once a new building was built,

clean soil and broken parking lot to

demolition debris was salvaged and

the bank was then demolished and

brand new,” he said.

either sent off site for scrap reuse or

the ground turned into an outlet

ground up and used as fill on the

retail pad site.”

Grimes Consulting, Inc. Civil Engineering

The buildings, which feature traditional decorative brick and stone

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site,” he said.

In the end, the project came in

with touches of color introduced

Two major construction obstacles

on time and on budget. Perry said,

through a combination of awnings

challenged the team. First was the

“The strengths and experiences of

and metal roof accents, are posi-

site’s elevation. “The site in its origi-

the project team allowed for the

tioned so as to provide excellent

nal condition gave the appearance

quick turnaround and reconfigura-

visibility for the retailers. A connect-

of being flat,” said Perry. “However,

tion of the existing 30-plus-acre site

ing system of boulevards provides

it sloped a total of 68 feet in eleva-

to accommodate new retail.” n

efficient vehicular circulation as well

tion from side to side. This was

— June Campbell

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Gilded Age Development

The Georgian

Type of Project: New condominiums in an existing historic building

Located in the heart of trendy

the original elements of the build-

was installed to replicate the histori-

LaFayette Square, The Georgian is

ing were, and then determine what

cal appearance.

costs)

a highly visible, L-shaped condo-

items had to be replaced or replicat-

“The greatest challenge of the

Construction Time: April 2005

minium complex that offers 104

ed. The project included recreating

project was to maintain the his-

- early 2007

units in a selection of 14 different

the missing copper cupolas since the

toric beauty of the building while

layouts — all with high-end finishes

originals no longer existed. The team

providing

and spectacular views.

designed lightweight replicas that a

condominiums

Formerly the beloved Landmark

Texas company fabricated as single

Michael Dean, BSI’s project man-

City Hospital, a beautiful brick struc-

units and then dramatically lifted

ager. This required special sensitivity,

ture with more than 750 windows

them in place with cranes. Other

not only from the project’s major

and terra-cotta block construction

components

replacing

players, but also from all the subcon-

inside, The Georgian represents one

the very tall windows but keep-

tractors involved. The construction

of the largest renovation projects in

ing the existing high ceilings and

team often thought outside the box

St. Louis. Recognizing the potential

suspending the ceilings only as far

to accommodate special architec-

of the circa 1910 structure, which the

as necessary to accommodate the

tural effects.

city had planned to demolish, Gilded

needed sprinklers.

Size: Approximately 160,000 square feet Cost: $30 million (development

The Need: To transform a historic hospital into condominiums The Challenge: Maintaining the historical beauty of the building while providing modern, upscale condominiums inside

TEAM MEMBERS

The Lawrence Group Architects, Inc. Architect BSI Constructors General Contractor Bell Electrical Contractors Electrical Contractors

included

modern, inside,”

upscale said

The project is one of many

Age Development Principals Chris

“The interior theme was in

that Gilded Age Development,

Goodson and Trace Shaughnessy

concert with the building’s new name

The Lawrence Group and BSI

purchased it in 2004, converting

— The Georgian,” added Rosenthal.

Constructors have completed in the

it to a condominium development.

“Deep crown molding, historic trim,

area. “We have worked together

“Both Trace and I get constant

fireplaces and hardwood floors were

on many projects,” said Goodson.

comments about how [people] saw

incorporated to match this style of

“We know each other’s styles. The

the building sit like that for 30 years

architecture.”

team has really gelled and worked

CDI

and how great it is that we took

“As with any 100-year-old build-

Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Mechanical Contractor

that building and turned it around,”

ing renovation, this project had its

The Georgian Phase I development

said Goodson.

share of unique opportunities,” said

is within an area that once included

Gateway Waterproofing and Restoration Co. Masonry Restoration/Tuckpointing/ Caulking/Cleaning L. Grasse & Associates Inc. Plumbing/Fire Sprinklers/Site Utilities Contractor

together well.”

Since the facility is historic, the

Joe Kaiser, executive vice president

several institutional and medical

project’s exterior required meticu-

of BSI Constructors, the project’s

facilities. Many of these buildings

lous documentation. According to

general contractor. For example, the

have been demolished over time.

Dan Rosenthal, principal for The

existing slate shingle roofing and

Several buildings that remain are slat-

Lawrence Group Architects, Inc., the

concrete roof deck required consid-

ed to be renovated as The Georgian

project’s architect, extensive research

erable patching to provide an even

Phase II. n

was conducted to determine what

substrate. A fiberglass-asphalt shingle

— June Campbell

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Wildwood, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Dierbergs Wildwood Inc. (Dierbergs Center) Owner/Developer: Koman

Dierbergs Center and Wildwood Town Center

Properties, Inc. (Wildwood Town Center) Type of Project: A new mixed-use development

Together,

Dierbergs

Center,

located on the east side of Taylor

Size: 137,595 square feet

Road, and Wildwood Town Center,

(Dierbergs Center); 400,000 square

situated across the street, achieve

feet (Wildwood Town Center)

the City of Wildwood’s master plan

Cost: $50 million (construction costs for Wildwood Town Center)

to have a strong town center and a

Construction Time: January

commercial hub. The overall devel-

2003 - February 2004 (Dierbergs

opment includes a large Dierbergs

Center); 2005 - spring 2008 (Phase I of Wildwood Town Center)

grocery store with pocket parks and

The Need: A strong town center

an emphasis on landscaping as well

area for Wildwood

as the Wildwood Town Center, a

The Challenge: Installing the

mixed-use development anchored

utilities

by Walgreens and containing additional retailers, office space, a 296vehicle precast parking garage, an adjacent hotel, housing, landscaping and road infrastructure. “Dierbergs

Markets

wanted

to better serve the residents of TEAM MEMBERS

Suttle Mindlin Architect (Dierbergs Center and Wildwood Town Center) Dawdy & Associates Architect (Dierbergs Center’s Construction Documents) TR,i Architects, Inc. Architect (Wildwood Town Center’s buildings except for the hotel) Brinkmann Constructors General Contractor (Dierbergs Center and Wildwood Town Center) Legacy Building Group General Contractor (Wildwood Town Center)

Wildwood and the general trade area,” said Jerry Ebest, vice president of real estate for Dierbergs Markets, the sister company of Dierbergs

Wildwood

Inc.,

the

owner of Dierbergs Center. “This New Urbanism design concept achieves the City of Wildwood’s goal of creating a town center,” added Scot Haley, direcPhotos courtesy of Suttle Mindlin

tor of development for Koman Properties, Inc., the owner/devel-

was supposed to have glass walls

coordination effort among all par-

H.B.D. Construction Inc. General Contractor (Wildwood Town Center)

oper of Wildwood Town Center.

on all four sides, however, this was

ties. “Lifestyle centers have the

principal

not feasible since the design had

buildings up close to the street,”

Bell Electrical Contractors Electrical Contractors

for Suttle Mindlin, the architect

to accommodate trash containers

he said. “Therefore, all utilities have

for both projects, said that ini-

and a loading dock. To solve this

to be installed along or under the

tially, the greenfield community

problem, Suttle Mindlin proposed

streets, which can be a very tedious

of Wildwood had a master plan

to replace one glass wall with a

process.”

that was unfriendly to commercial

beautiful 15-foot-tall masonry gar-

The owners appreciated the

Conti Electric

development. After various devel-

den topped with trellises, seating

effort of all the team members.

Hydro Dramatics Fountains

opment proposals failed to get city

and public amenities. “Our job

“The entire team is very knowl-

Superior Waterproofing & Restoration Co., Inc. Waterproofing Contractors

approval, Koman retained Suttle

was to bridge the gap between

edgeable

Mindlin to assist. “We got the first

the marketplace and the town’s

scheduling and completion of the

phase approved in six weeks. We

vision,” said Mindlin.

project at an agreed-upon cost,”

Bi-State Fire Protection Corp. Fire Protection Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Mechanical Contractor

Tuepker Brothers Construction Carpentry Contractors

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Michael

Mindlin,

regarding

planning,

understood the requirements,” said

According to Brinkmann Con-

said Ebest.

Mindlin. “Secondly, we embraced

structors, one of the project’s

Haley added, “Collaborating with

the values of the community.”

general contractors, challenges

TR,i [Architects, Inc.], Brinkmann

Suttle Mindlin’s creativity helped

stemmed from the amount of util-

and [general contractor] Legacy

create an even better result than

ity work that had to be installed in

Building Group throughout the

had been first envisioned. For

the roadway. Project Manager Dan

project has been key.” n

example, the Walgreens building

Feagans said this required a major

— June Campbell

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Cochran Redevelopment

Cambridge Heights Townhomes

Phase I, LP (a joint venture of Landwide Development Corporation and Carlton Residential

Located just north of down-

contain townhouses. Landscaping

ect went exceptionally smoothly.

town St. Louis, Cambridge Heights

and various community resources

This approach is somewhat new in

Size: Approximately 117,000

Townhomes is the first phase of

complete the development.

the industry, but KAI is leading the

square feet

a 243-unit, mixed-income devel-

KAI Design & Build created

Cost: $14 million (construction

opment that replaces a public

the project using an innovative

housing

had

design and build approach. “The

Keeping the cost of the project

Construction Time: January 2006

been mandated for demolition.

real story on this project is the fact

down was a challenge. This was

- June 2007

The

that

Properties) Type of Project: A new housing development

costs); $20 million (development costs)

The Need: Affordable housing

complex

121-unit

that

project

provides

the

design

rewards.”

and

build

overcome through cost-effective

designers

much-needed affordable rental hous-

approach

being

design solutions, such as keeping

downtown area

ing for citizens who work in down-

involved up front and early with

the building’s exterior relatively sim-

The Challenge: Keeping costs

town St. Louis’ entertainment and

preconstruction

[and]

ple and putting more creativity into

down

hospitality industries. Two-thirds of

construction

having

the landscaping to provide a balance

the units rent for market rates while

input on design, enhancing con-

the remaining one-third accommo-

structability, etc. — made all the

dates low-income tenants.

difference,”

for people who service the

According to Michael Kennedy,

TEAM MEMBERS

manager

for

of aesthetics. Completed

June

2007,

Cambridge Heights Townhomes is quickly becoming one of urban St. Louis’ success stories. n — June Campbell

owner in a joint venture with Carlton Residential Properties, and

County Asphalt Paving Company, Inc.

Louis central business district in the

Tree Court Builder’s Supply

project

Christopher

minimal (1.5 percent) and the proj-

architect/general contractor, the 11-

RubinBrown LLP Accounting & Business Consultants

said

KAI. “Change orders were extremely

Altman Charter Prime Contractor

Marvin Peebles Masonry Masonry Contractors

personnel

ment Corporation, the project’s

president and CEO of KAI Design

Grimes Consulting, Inc. Civil Engineering

activities

RA, owner of Landwide Develop-

KAI Design & Build Design-build Architect/General Contractor

Crown C. Supply

Bowers,

—

way and our clients are reaping the

& Build, the project’s design-build acre site is located within the St. core of the metropolitan area near the St. Louis Convention Center, a new casino, new hotels and more. “What we all recognized was that St. Louis was undergoing a resurgence of market rates and multi-hundreds of

dollars

for

thousands

condominiums

— that was all good for downtown, but where would the people who service all that live?” he said. “This

project

provides

afford-

able housing for those who work in

those

places,

taking

care

of hotel guests and the casinos, etc.” According to him, the project rented very quickly because of this need. The project consists of 20 residential buildings and a management/ community facility located on three adjacent parcels of land. Six of the residential buildings contain threestory garden apartments. The remaining 14 buildings are two stories and Photos courtesy of KAI Design & Build

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Clayton, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: MK&C Crescent, LLP

The Crescent

Developer: Mark S. Mehlman Realty Inc. Type of Project: A new

Located next to the existing Ritz-

The building’s exterior materials

such a way to ensure all functions

Carlton hotel in the Carondelet

are brick and stone. According to

worked efficiently, yet were market-

Cost: Approximately $72,000

Plaza in Clayton, Mo., The Crescent

Andrew Trivers, president of Trivers

able and exciting.

(construction costs)

quickly catches the eyes of pass-

Associates, the project’s architect,

The entire team was dedicated

Construction Time: Completed in

ersby. The nine-story, mixed-use

balconies are an important design

to creating a development that

building’s curving shape echoes

feature as is the residential garden

would be both a financial success

retail space to complete Carondelet

the circular fountain in front of

terrace located at the building’s

and an asset to Clayton’s urban

Plaza

the Ritz-Carlton and the traf-

back on the third floor above the

environment. “The owner’s com-

mixed-use facility Size: Approximately 237,500 net square feet

September 2007 The Need: New residential and

The Challenge: Integrating the

fic circle on Carondelet Avenue,

parking garage. The 27,000-square-

mitment to the development is best

such a way to ensure all functions

while the long rectangular design

foot garden terrace includes dog

expressed by the fact that at the

worked efficiently, yet were

frames views of the Clayton skyline

walks, private yards for ground-floor

architect’s urging, [it] purchased

marketable and exciting

to the west.

units and a garden for residents on

an additional slice of ground at

the north side.

a cost of more than $1 million,”

residential, retail and parking in

The Crescent consists of 72 con-

TEAM MEMBERS

Trivers Associates Architect Brinkmann Constructors General Contractor

dominiums, 28,000 square feet

“Of particular interest in the

said Trivers. “The owners were will-

of retail space at street level, and

planning is the careful integration

ing to move forward, recognizing

a 300-space parking garage. The

of vehicles and pedestrians in a

that the design concept could be

project offers a variety of unit sizes

mixed-use development,” Trivers

enhanced through this additional

and layouts. Each condominium

said. “Separation of public and

land acquisition.”

wraps around a large terrace with a

private circulation and control was

The investment paid off. This

glass wall that creates a transparent

a critical factor in the design.”

project is both an architectural and

transition from indoors to outdoors

financial success — a tribute to

and allows natural light to enter

greatest challenge was integrating

the unit.

the residential, retail and parking in

added

that

the

project’s

urban design and development. n — June Campbell

Bell Electrical Contractors Electrical Contractors Fischer Lumber Company Mulherin Marble & Granite Stone Contractors/Countertops Pro-Bel Group of Companies Window Washing Equipment Roy Gittemeier Contractors, Inc. Foundation Contractors Waterhout Construction, Inc. Carpentry Contractors

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Lucas Lofts, LLC

Lucas Lofts

Type of Project: New condominiums and retail space in an existing historic building

Lucas Lofts brings 103 luxury

and took special care when install-

loft condominiums and ground-

ing the balconies. Since the build-

ditions

Construction Time: August 2005

floor retail space to St. Louis’

ing’s old, soft brick would not

ibility and a streamlined process

- July 2006

Washington Avenue Loft District.

support lag bolting, a track system

with the design team,” added

The Need: To redevelop and

Formerly an office building owned

was developed to hold the balco-

Mark Kreikemeier, project engi-

by Cheerful House Greeting Cards,

nies’ structural bracing.

neer

Size: 192,000 square feet Cost: $15.95 million (construction costs)

repurpose a forgotten building The Challenge: Scheduling the

“Adapting

for

required

Paric,

existing

con-

great

flex-

the

project’s

this seven-story, circa 1896 facility

project

illustrates how forgotten buildings can be transformed into beautiful, serviceable settings for downtown living. Special features include a rooftop swimming pool, an underground parking garage, balconies, curved hallways and interior walls, TEAM MEMBERS

Rosemann & Associates, P.C. Architect Paric Design-build General Contractor Bell Electrical Contractors Electrical Contractors Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Mechanical Contractor Condoor LLC Doors/Frames/Hardware Gateway Waterproofing and Restoration Co. Masonry Restoration/Tuckpointing/ Caulking/Cleaning KPFF Consulting Engineers Structural Engineers

concrete floors, 13-foot-tall to 17foot-tall ceilings with wood beams, and brick and concrete walls. “A fabulous building was conserved and is an illustration of spectacular craftsmanship, blending the historic features of the building with all new contemporary design,” said Charles Patrick Stanley, president and CEO of Lucas Lofts, LLC, the project’s owner. “And the site location is the best in St. Louis Loft District.” “As with any historic adaptive reuse, the existing configuration of the building informed much of the design and challenged us to think in a nonlinear fashion,” said Jarrett Cooper, AIA, project manager for Rosemann & Associates, P.C., the project’s architect. The Beaux Arts/ Classical-style property has 35foot-tall solid granite columns with a solid brick exterior highlighted by cast-iron columns and terra-cotta tiles. Although existing columns and firewalls typically pose a challenge for architects, this firm wove hallways

around

existing

col-

umns and firewalls to maximize space, creating 18 condominium units per floor. Robert Wagstaff, AIA, project architect for Rosemann, added that the team employed special techniques for acoustical design Photos courtesy of ©Alise O’Brien Photography

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design-build general contractor. “Unknowns needed to be anticipated and planned for every step of the way.” “I think the lesson learned would be to utilize the existing features of these historic buildings to provide an end product that is unique,” said Tim Vaughan, project manager for Paric. “Don’t be afraid to be different.” Because

the

project

went

from design concept to tenant move-in

scheduling “That

[time

just was

16 a

frame]

months, challenge. included

design development, historical submission, construction documents, consultant coordination, bidding, obtaining permits and construction

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administration,”

added Wagstaff. Rosemann &

nation and meetings. In this way,

According to Stanley, the proj-

He said, “We are very proud of the

Associates partnered with Paric

problems that normally would

ect came in on time and on bud-

home we have made and would

to streamline the process, which

take several days to solve could be

get, thanks to great team mem-

not change [a] thing.” n

included additional on-site coordi-

handled immediately.

bers who worked well together.

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Units are individually owned by respective purchasers Developer: Mansur Real Estate Services, Inc. Type of Project: Two new live/ work buildings Size: 20,456 square feet (building one); 15,892 square feet (building two) Cost: $3.75 million (total gross sales prices for all nine units) Construction Time: October 2005 - August 2006 (building one); May 2006 - February 2008 (building two) The Need: Two new buildings in

Indianapolis, Indiana

the Fall Creek Place neighborhood The Challenge: Building codes

Douglas Pointe Lofts

and the project’s location on a brownfield site

TEAM MEMBERS

Rottman Architects Architect of Record A2SO4 Architecture, LLC Design Architect Minkis Builders General Contractor J&T Consulting, LLC Fire & Building Code Consulting

Douglas Pointe Lofts is a mixed-

The overall design of the proj-

use live/work development locat-

ect reflects the traditional feel of Fall

or commercial building standards,”

ed on 25th and Delaware Streets

Creek Place. The developer and archi-

The design of the building had

in the Fall Creek Place neighborhood

tects wanted to add a contemporary

to be flexible, but still maintain the

of Indianapolis. Once a blighted

design feature, however, by way of

required fire separation between

part of the city, the neighborhood

the sloped exterior wall on the third

units, as well as between floors within

is undergoing revitalization thanks to

floor of the two end units, according

each unit. “Our architect brought in

the creation of more than 400 new

to Chris Palladino, director of neigh-

code consultants early in the process

and rehabilitated single-family homes

borhood development and finance for

to evaluate our plans, and we made

and townhomes.

Mansur Real Estate Services, Inc., the

some changes early in the process to

The master plan for Fall Creek Place

project’s developer. “The sloped walls

accommodate necessary separation

called for a mixed-use development

on the third floor of the end units are

of uses to meet code,” said Palladino.

at the intersection of the two streets,

typically cited as the most innovative

Additionally, the project was chal-

and the project team recognized a

design element — one that required

lenged by its location on a brownfield

need for commercial services in the

additional analysis to construct using

site. Underground gasoline tanks had

neighborhood. They also sensed a

stick framing, with some added tie-

to be removed and contaminated soils

demand from business owners who

backs,” said Palladino.

replaced. In addition, the project team

said Minkis.

were attracted to the neighborhood,

The designers also had to be cre-

installed a vapor mitigation system on

according to Sherry Minkis, president

ative in providing flexible plans to

the building to provide for adequate

of Minkis Builders, the project’s gen-

accommodate a variety of potential

ventilation of potential groundwater

eral contractor.

uses for the space, while still address-

contaminants. According to Minkis,

The project included nine loft

ing the code-related concerns found

the city provided the necessary envi-

units in two separate buildings, with

in the separation between residen-

ronmental testing and remediation

five units in building one and four

tial and commercial spaces, Palladino

work to ensure the site was accept-

units in building two. Each loft unit

noted. “Our biggest lesson learned

able to build on.

is between two and three stories,

on this project relates to paying care-

With the completion of build-

and includes commercial space on

ful attention during the initial design

ing two in February 2008, Douglas

the ground floor, a basement, a two-

process to address building-code-

Pointe Lofts provides a unique live/

car detached garage and private

related issues, while still making sure

work opportunity near downtown

outdoor spaces through balconies

the project was designed to respond

Indianapolis that has met with much

or rooftop decks. “The lofts are

to the unique market segment who

success. Minkis said, “Douglas Pointe

would be purchasing a live/work

Lofts has had a tremendous impact

unit,” he said.

on both the Fall Creek Place neigh-

for-sale

condominium

prod-

uct, with buyers purchasing the entire loft — including the base-

“The unique nature of this proj-

ment space, first-floor commercial

ect provided a challenge relative to

borhood as well as development patterns

space and upper-floor residence,”

code review and whether building

Indianapolis.” n

said Minkis.

authorities should utilize residential

throughout

downtown

— Ian McClure

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: TLG Marquette LLC

The Marquette

Developer: Lawrence Group Properties, LLC Type of Project: A new mixeduse facility in an existing historic building Size: 268,000 square feet Cost: $42 million (construction costs); $57 million (total development costs) Construction Time: June 2005 - May 2007 The Need: A new use for a historic bank building The Challenge: Creating sufficient windows, working within building code requirements, removing a rooftop radio tower, and ensuring the YMCA could remain open and operational during construction

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The Lawrence Group Architects, Inc. Architect Lawrence Group Living, LLC Construction Manager Alberici Constructors Construction Manager as Agent

Photos courtesy of © Alise O’Brien Photography

Located in the heart of down-

tant development in the revival of

The Lawrence Group Architects, Inc.,

Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Mechanical Contractor

town St. Louis, The Marquette pro-

downtown St. Louis,” said Jerry Best,

the project’s architect, said that pro-

Foreman Fabricators Inc. Metal Fabricators

vides luxurious living in an area that

director of development services for

viding numerous windows in each

was primarily commercial. The his-

Lawrence Group Properties, LLC, the

room proved challenging. “We over-

toric, 20-story tower, formerly the

project’s developer.

came [this] by careful planning and

Kay Bee Electric Electrical Contractors

Boatmen’s Bank Building, now con-

Lawrence Group Living, LLC served

arrangements of the units,” he said.

Superior Waterproofing & Restoration Co., Inc. Waterproofing Contractors

tains 80 condominium units and

as the project’s construction manager

Also, building code requirements

40 apartment units capped with a

while Alberici Constructors served as

restricted the placement of the pub-

Waterhout Construction, Inc. Carpentry Contractors

rooftop deck offering breathtaking

the project’s construction manager as

lic corridors on each floor. “[The

views. In addition, the building’s first

agent. “The Marquette Building was

requirement to] maintain historic

floor has retail space, the second floor

renovated in a top-down manner,

architectural items on each floor of

contains commercial offices, and the

which kept gravity on our side,” said

the building actually provided for

existing YMCA continues to occupy

Peter Gass, president of Lawrence

some unique spaces in the public

the third and fourth floors. The reno-

Group Properties. “The building was

areas,” he said.

vation encompassed the entire build-

completely gutted as demolition and

Construction challenges included

ing, including the historic exterior

abatement work began at the top of

removing an existing radio tower

and lobby.

the building and was closely coordi-

located on the top of the building

The Marquette’s exquisite details

nated with the new installations that

— a task accomplished by a specialty

set it apart from other residential

followed right behind. Because of the

subcontractor. In addition, construc-

developments in the area. From the

use of only one personnel/material

tion had to occur while the YMCA

limestone Corinthian columns to the

hoist, proper coordination of the use

remained open and operational.

terra-cotta panels on the exterior,

of this hoist was crucial.”

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the renovation preserved one of the

Renovating the historic building

city’s architecturally significant struc-

was not without its obstacles. Stu

tures. “The Marquette is an impor-

Leipziger, AIA, project manager for

Completed in May 2007, The Marquette brings new life to the Boatmen’s Bank Building. n — June Campbell

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Gershman Mortgage Has Provided Integrity-Based Commercial Lending Services to the Real Estate and Development Industry Since 1953 Founded in 1953, St. Louis-based Gershman Mortgage proves that conducting business with ethics and integrity never goes out of style. Gershman Mortgage is both innovative and forward-looking. Senior Vice President Jack Sheredano confirms, “We continue adding new products to better meet our clients’ needs.” As a result of its ability to adapt to changing economics and customer needs, this independent, full-service mortgage banking company is as spry today as it was in the 1950s, when the average cost of a home was about $10,000. Gershman remains true to the principles of indepth knowledge and exceptional customer service established by its founder, the late Solon Gershman. Today with President Al Will at the helm, Gershman maintains its stellar reputation in commercial lending, serving the real estate and development industries. Gershman is one of the most trusted mortgage bankers in the country and one of the largest mortgage companies in Missouri. The company has enjoyed steady growth, opening additional offices in Springfield, Missouri and Des Moines, Iowa. Renowned for wide-ranging industry expertise, Gershman is synonymous with sta-

bility. Its senior management team has more than 130 years of combined experience all of which translate into successfully financed projects locally, regionally and nationally. Executive Vice President Bruce Sandweiss credits much of the company’s success to employee tenure throughout the organization. “Everyone has worked together as a team for a long time. That gives us a strong ability to get the job done.”

Gershman’s Growth Focuses on Commercial Sector Although single-family homeowners continue to rely on Gershman as their hometown mortgage company, much of the company’s growth has been commercial in scope. Gershman annually services more than $800 million in commercial loans nationwide for multifamily and healthcare facilities. The company offers a full complement of financing choices for apartments, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals, as well as for new construction, substantial rehabilitation and refinance projects. Several recent projects include refinancing the conversions of the Paul Brown office building and historic Welsh Baby Carriage

Factory into apartment complexes, and financing The Cedars at the JCA Nursing Home, Parc Provence (a skilled nursing assisted living facility and memory care community) and One McKnight Place Retirement Community.

HUD Puts Gershman on the MAP Innovation has long been a hallmark of Gershman, explains Senior Vice President Mark Unangst. The company is approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a variety of multifamily projects. Unangst states, “We were one of the first lenders in the country to be HUD-approved. We’ve financed HUD-approved loans since the company’s inception. This extensive experience gives us a unique understanding of the process.” To make HUD-insured loans more accessible to clients, Gershman became one of the few mortgage lenders nationwide to be HUD-approved for Multi-family Accelerated Processing (MAP). Unangst reports, “We are proud to be one of a select group of lenders approved for MAP processing for mul-

From left to right: Mark Unangst (senior vice president), Al Will (president), Bruce Sandweiss (executive vice president) and Jack Sheredano (senior vice president)

tifamily, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Essentially, HUD delegates the processing and underwriting of these loans to us. We fund the loans with our own money, and HUD insures them.” Sheredano says Gershman’s long-standing relationship with HUD is of great value to borrowers. “We have an extensive history with HUD, both locally and nationally. We have the experience necessary to get complicated deals done.” Clients benefit from the expertise. Senior Housing Developer Charles Deutsch confirms, “I always come back to Gershman for my HUD financing needs because their intimate knowledge and creative use of the rules in the various programs result in maximized loan value for my projects.” According to Unangst, the breadth of projects financed through HUD surprises many. He explains, “These include high-end luxury projects, low-income affordable and historic tax-credit projects. The aggressive pricing for deals using HUD insurance is very competitive when compared to similar conventional loan programs. Loan terms are excellent. We frequently finance new construction through HUD programs and are proudly known as the ‘builder’s lender.’ MAP has truly improved the HUD-insured financing program. We now have a greater impact on the processing timeline and decisions are made in a much more timely manner. Overall, the process is smoother for our clients.”

An Early Pioneer. A Continuing Pacesetter. From the day it opened its doors, Gershman has been a bold trend-setter that celebrates tradition while leading the industry’s pace toward the future. The company initially built its business on FHA multifamily loans. As the oldest independent mortgage company in St. Louis, the company also was a pioneer in offering government-insured loans for commercial borrowers. Those pioneering days continue as Gershman Mortgage blazes new paths in commercial financing. The company’s commercial lending success is well known in financial circles. Gershman ranked among the top 20 originators for basic FHA multifamily programs according to a HUD listing. National Mortgage News and Mortgage Servicing News recently named Gershman Mortgage one of the nation’s “Top Commercial Servicers.” Sandweiss offers an important distinction contributing to the long-term success of the company, “Virtually all our business stems from repeat customers or referrals from existing customers. That clearly indicates people are satisfied with our products and our customer service.” It is comforting to know that in an everchanging world, a company that conducts business the ‘old-fashioned’ way – based on ethics, integrity and customer service – not only survives, but thrives. — Corporate Profile

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Pet Plaza Partners LP

Pointe 400

Developer: Balke Brown Associates Type of Project: New apartments

Pointe 400 sets a new standard

According to Andy McDonell,

ply with the National Park Service

for downtown living in St. Louis. The

project director for Brinkmann

historic building requirements. This

costs)

project provides 188 units of pre-

Constructors, the project’s general

involved a lengthy process of pre-

Construction Time: October 2005

mium luxury apartments along with

contractor, the project required com-

paring drawings and samples for

- October 2006

8,000 square feet of commercial and

plete replacement of the existing

review by both federal and state

amenity space and 120 in-building

exterior windows due to the poor

officials’ approvals prior to finaliza-

The Challenge: Replacing the

parking spots. “There is nothing like

thermal performance of the origi-

tion of the design and the beginning

existing exterior windows

it in the city,” said Steve Brown,

nal circa 1960s curtain wall system.

of the fabrication process. In addi-

president of Balke Brown Associates,

“This system was floor-to-ceiling

tion, the coordination of the removal

the project’s developer. “We had

glass around the entire perimeter of

and installation of these windows

plenty of loft renovations that were

the building on each floor,” he said.

was extremely difficult and had to

happening, but nothing you would

“There was almost 50,000 square

be scheduled exactly to ensure the

consider premium like this.”

in an existing building Size: 200,000 square feet Cost: $25 million (construction

The Need: Premium rental housing in downtown St. Louis

TEAM MEMBERS

feet of exterior glass. The architectur-

ongoing interior finishes were not

The project is located in the circa

al features of these windows had to

damaged by the exterior weather

1968 Pet Milk building. The 15-story

be recreated exactly in order to com-

conditions during this period.”

tower sits on a two-story base. The

The Lawrence Group Architects, Inc. Architect

street level of the base contains the

Brinkmann Constructors General Contractor

amenity space, a lobby for the apart-

Bell Electrical Contractors Electrical Contractors Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co. Real Estate Escrow Gershman Mortgage Lenders Grimes Consulting, Inc. Civil Engineering Ingersoll Rand – Security Technologies Doors/Frames/Hardware

8,000 square feet of commercial and ments, and interior parking. The lower level of the base is all interior parking. Floors three through 12 contain one- and two-bedroom units, while floors 13 through 15 contain two- and three-bedroom units with panoramic views. “A major design driver was to maximize the views,” said Tim Rowbottom, principal for The Lawrence Group Architects, Inc.,

KPFF Consulting Engineers Structural Engineers

the project’s architect.

RubinBrown LLP Accounting & Business Consultants

resents

Spiral Stairs of America Ornamental Metals Tree Court Builder’s Supply

The renovated structure repone

the

country’s

finest examples of the New Brutalist style of architecture and is the only New Brutalist-style building in the state. The Lawrence Group assisted the owner in listing the building on the National Register of Historic Places. According to Rowbottom, the firm used a less-is-more approach, first

cleaning

the

building’s

existing exterior concrete to remove 40 years of urban pollutants. Then, new

windows

were

designed

to match the proportions and dimensions

the

existing

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Brown said that Brinkmann did a

in urban architecture, both interi-

fabulous job on a very complicated

or and exterior, and brought all

project, bringing it in on sched-

its strengths to this successful

ule and on time. He added that

project. n

The Lawrence Group is experienced

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owners: Blumeyer Elderly, L.P.;

Senior Living at Renaissance Place and The Gardens at Renaissance Place

Blumeyer Associates II, L.P. Developer: McCormack Baron Salazar Type of Project: Replacement public housing Size: 56,400 square feet Cost: $12.3 million

Senior Living at Renaissance Place

and sustainable urban neighbor-

project into the surrounding neigh-

(construction costs)

and The Gardens at Renaissance

hood on the doorstep of St. Louis’

borhood,” said Nate Rauh, hous-

Construction Time: October 2004

Place represent two phases of the

cultural district. “The central design

ing studio leader for KAI. Based

Blumeyer HOPE VI Revitalization

challenge in pursuit of that goal

on principles of New Urbanism,

public housing with attractive,

Plan, which has replaced an obso-

was to reintegrate the Blumeyer

the site design incorporated a net-

safe residences as part of a larger

lete public housing development in

- June 2006 The Need: To replace existing

redevelopment project

midtown St. Louis with a vibrant,

The Challenge: Integrating the project into the existing

mixed-income community for all

neighborhood, and ensuring

ages. This portion of the plan pro-

the work progressed in an

vides a total of 140 safe, attractive

efficient manner

apartments in two buildings. “New construction was the means to both replace a portion of www.mccormackbaron.com the original public housing units, but more importantly to create a range of modern, new housing options that would attract

BUILDING COMMUNITIES. residents from a broad income range,” said Julie DeGraaf STRENGTHENING SCHOOLS. KAI Design & Build Architect & MEP Engineer Velazquez, project manager for INSPIRING FAMILIES.McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS), S.M. Wilson & Co. TEAM MEMBERS

General Contractor

the project’s developer.

Miller Contracting Services Inc. General Contractor

KAI Design & Build, the project’s architect and mechanical, electrical

Beck/Allen Cabinetry Cabinets

and plumbing (MEP) engineer, initi-

Custom Steel Fabrication Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors

ated an inclusive planning process designed to create an attractive

Fischer Lumber Company Grimes Consulting, Inc. Civil Engineering James G Staat Tuckpointing Inc. Masonry Restoration/Joint Sealants Marvin Peebles Masonry Masonry Contractors

St. Louis Brewery Apartments

Tree Court Builder’s Supply

1415 Olive Street, Suite 310 St. Louis, MO 63103 314 621.3400

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work of traditional, residentially

the buildings’ security system,

scaled blocks and neighborhood

ensuring

pocket parks, while the buildings’

receives notice if someone cuts or

design and detail reflects the ver-

removes the screens.

security

company

nacular styles of the 19th- and early

One of the project’s challenges

20th-century townhouses found

included ensuring the work pro-

in nearby neighborhoods. “The

gressed in an efficient manner.

best design solutions were realized

According to John Hunter, proj-

through the diligent incorporation

ect manager for S.M. Wilson &

of the ideas, concerns and visions

Co., one of the project’s general

of stakeholders across the project,”

contractors, all the subcontractors

added Rauh.

worked on the project in the same

The

three-story,

wood-frame

horizontal and vertical direction to

buildings, which resemble large

help achieve this goal. “This was

residential homes, share a cen-

to prevent the subcontractors from

tral

have

working on top of one another and

access to a billiards room, a fitness

courtyard.

Residents

requiring a redo of the finished

area, a beauty salon, laundry

product,” he said.

facilities and a nurses’ station. Site

Thanks to the hard work of a

improvements include paved park-

talented and dedicated team, the

ing lots, driveways, fencing and dec-

completed project is a great boon

orative pole lighting. Because the

to the area. DeGraaf Velazquez said,

residents’

“Redeveloping a community of this

safety

was

top

priority, the screens in each resi-

scale requires a team effort.” n

dential window interface with

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Messiah Lutheran Church

Messiah Lutheran Church Christian Education Wing

Type of Project: Addition of a new wing to an existing church building Size: 34,000 square feet Cost: $3.5 million (total, including site work and upgrades to the existing building) Construction Time: April 2005

The new Messiah Lutheran

- September 2006

Church

The Need: Additional space to

Wing has a creative and stimu-

accommodate a growing church and school population

Christian

Education

lating environment. According

The Challenge: Constructing a

to William Laskowsky, a member

top-quality project on a minimal

of the church’s building com-

budget

mittee, the new addition makes the growing church and school a place where kids want to bring their parents. Built in accordance with the master plan, this project is the church’s

TEAM MEMBERS

Suttle Mindlin Architect Ben Hur Construction Company Construction Manager

second

education

wing. In addition to accommodating grades one through five, the wing contains a common area, a kitchen, a school office wing and a multipurpose room Photo courtesy of Suttle Mindlin

GlassTek Glazing, Inc.

used for church functions. “It’s

Superior Waterproofing & Restoration Co., Inc. Waterproofing Contractors

really afforded us a lot more min-

Company, the project’s construc-

everyone involved was commit-

istry opportunities,” said Pastor

tion manager. “I’ve done $40

ted to making it work. “It’s a

T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc. Wall & Ceiling Contractors

Paul Schult.

million worth of churches in the

place where God’s ministry could

Since an extremely tight bud-

past five years and Messiah is the

grow,” he said. “Failure wasn’t an

get called for a creative approach

first one to use that construction,”

option.” Considerable value engi-

to constructing a top-quality edu-

he said. “It gives the building a

neering provided the best value

cational facility, the team created

feel that I have never seen before

for the dollar.

the wing using three preengi-

in a school.” Inside, the project is equally

box,” added Jerry Gilbert, director

with traditional construction ele-

delightful. For example, natural

of finance and facilities for the

ments and separated by green

light enters all the spaces, and the

church. “We did a public bond

spaces and play areas that can

angular classrooms feature unique

issue authorized by the Missouri

be used as outdoor learning

floating ceilings that reflect light

Health and Educational Facilities

laboratories. This unusual combi-

downward while revealing parts

Authority.” A low interest rate

nation provides a “village look”

of the white ceiling above. “[The

allowed more square footage on

with

the church’s budget.

buildings

owner] wanted a fun and exuber-

of varying colors, textures and

different-size

ant building, which is hard to do

materials. An eye-catching peaked

with pre-manufactured buildings,”

walkway affords visibility from the

Mindlin said. The resulting color

“Ben Hur Construction was a

nearby highway. “Instead of creat-

and style fits with the existing

great help,” said Schult. “They

ing a large facility, we created a

facility, conforms to the strict bud-

were willing to do a design-build

series of buildings that were very

getary requirements, and allows

model instead of the traditional

economical,” explained Michael

for growth and flexibility as needs

design-bid process.” Laskowsky

Mindlin,

change over time.

added

principal

for

Suttle

Mindlin, the project’s architect.

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“The financing was outside the

neered buildings tied together

Boettler identified the great-

Schult and Laskowsky agreed

was

the

team’s

that

excellence.

Suttle

integral

Mindlin

member

This approach resulted in a

est challenge as constructing a

the development team and its

highly unique appearance, accord-

top-quality educational facility

design accomplished the church’s

ing to Jeremy Boettler, project

with a minimal church budget.

many goals. n

manager for Ben Hur Construction

The team succeeded because

— June Campbell

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Indianapolis, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: Second Presbyterian

Second Presbyterian Church

Board of Trustees Type of Project: Addition and renovations to an existing church Size: 34,000 square feet (addition); 21,000 square feet (renovations) Cost: $10 million

Second Presbyterian Church, designed in the classic Gothic style,

Construction Time: Completed in

has been an Indianapolis landmark

December 2006

since its dedication in 1959. Even

The Need: Additional space for

with additions to the original build-

choir rehearsals and gathering areas

ing in 1968 and 1988, the church

The Challenge: Coordinating

determined that additional space

the daily construction schedule

was needed for choir rehearsals as

with the church schedule so the existing building could operate smoothly throughout the project

well as youth and gathering areas. The project includes the addition of 34,000 square feet consisting of a new main entry/atrium, a 100-person choir room/music area, youth areas and gathering spaces. Renovations to 21,000 square feet of existing classrooms and meeting spaces, major mechanical/electri-

TEAM MEMBERS

BSA LifeStructures Architectural, Civil, Structural & MEP Engineering Services Shiel Sexton General Contractor Blackmore & Buckner Roofing, LLC Roofing Contractors

cal upgrades, and creation of a new central plant were also part of the project. The most unique feature of the project, according to Frank Duck, group manager of Shiel Sexton, the project’s general contractor, was the location of the addition. “The new addition was surrounded on three sides by the existing church, interweaving the old into new.” Designed to match the existing Gothic building, the addition features a structural steel frame to support its steep roof pitch. Luidvici-brand clay tiles provide the exterior roof material on top of two layers of waterproofing membrane. Exterior walls were supported by full masonry backup and clad in chat-sawn Indiana limestone. Windows were designed to mimic the existing church’s historical period while providing modern thermal performance.

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mechanical, electrical and plumb-

the north, lowest level of parking,

“Throughout the history of

ing (MEP) engineering services for

to the south, or top level, where

the church, public circulation

the project. The main church doors

the worship area is located. The

had been a problem,” noted

faced south while the main parking

new addition forms a seamless,

Kalevi Huotilainen, senior direc-

lot was to the north. The parking

powerful entry statement from the

tor of architectural design for BSA

lot is located below the building

main parking area and marks the

LifeStructures,

provided

and the site falls from the south to

significance of the church with-

architectural, civil, structural and

the north so that people go from

in the community, according to

which

religious facilities

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Huotilainen. The new, three-story

tipurpose hall on the third level to

worked around the church sched-

The expansion and renovations

main entry/atrium with stair and

an existing corridor.

ule. This required a very detailed,

of Second Presbyterian Church

specific

elevator draws the eye upward

According to Duck, the greatest

schedule.

will provide the congregation with

and clarifies the public route. The

challenge on the project was the

“Second Presbyterian Church was

much-needed space. In addition,

entry connects to a new, vaulted,

construction area available for the

completed on time, within bud-

the church will be better able to

light-filled gathering space and an

project. The church was open and

get and it was built with minimal

meet the worship and mission

existing meeting space while a

operational throughout the entire

disruptions to our client and the

goals of a large congregation. n

new bridge connects a new mul-

project, so construction had to be

parishioners,” said Duck.

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— Stacey Nathanson

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Facts & Figures Owner: Junior College District of Jefferson County Type of Project: A new education center Size: 40,000 square feet Cost: $6.1 million (construction costs) Construction Time: November 2005 - June 2007 The Need: To provide a full-service educational center on a multi-use campus The Challenge: Building on an extremely hilly site

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Kromm, Rikimaru and Johansen, Inc. Architect Hankins Construction Company General Contractor A to Z Laminating Specialists, Inc. Cabinets

Arnold, Missouri

Commercial Bathwares LC Toilet Partitions & Accessories Excel Fire Protection Systems inc. Fire Protection Systems

Jefferson College Arnold Education Center Jefferson College Arnold Ed-

information commons, a learn-

outgrown, shares its site with

ucation Center (Jefferson College-

ing center, an academic support

the Arnold Public Library and the

Arnold) is a full-service educational

center, a lecture hall, a small con-

Arnold Recreation Complex. The

center designed for maximum

ference room, a student support

new multiuse campus provides the

flexibility and function in an invit-

center, a bookstore, offices, and a

convenience and accessibility of a

ing, contemporary environment.

student lounge.

one-stop location for public quali-

The three-story building con-

The facility, which replaces a

ty-of-life services. “Combined with

tains 17 classrooms, a library and

smaller building that had been

the Arnold Recreation Complex and the Arnold Library that share common ground with the education center, the completion of Jefferson College-Arnold marks the only three-way cooperative public partnership in the state of Missouri,” said Dr. Richard Turley, Jefferson College’s business manager. “Jefferson College worked with the other public entities to share the cost of land acquisition and infrastructure development such as common access to the 20plus-acre site.” The center’s facade of brick with metal roofs and classical window

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detailing matches the character of the other two civic buildings while providing a warm, welcoming environment for students inside. Flexible, standardized classrooms containing the latest information technology

can

accommodate

almost any eventuality. David Kromm, president of Kromm, Rikimaru and Johansen, Inc., the project’s architect, said that the other campus buildings were nearing completion as the team started the design. “The other architect worked with us and showed us what they were doing so we could make ours compatible,” he said. “We really appreciated that.” However, extremely

building hilly

site

created

challenges. “It is one of those situations where all the easy-tobuild-on sites were taken,” Kromm said. “Because of the hillside, we nestled it into the hill and we

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have three entrances on three dif-

team effort between the two of

ferent levels.”

us and our building and grounds

Turley complimented the team for its expertise, adding that some

staff,” he explained. According

Turley,

the and

response

tion projects and others had skills

the community has been over-

in interior design. “The combina-

whelming. Enrollment at the new

tion created a great project,” he

site has nearly doubled that of

said, adding that he handled the

the former location. He said,

construction end of the project

“Many consider it to be one of

and his colleague, Linda Bigelow,

the most important initiatives the

the dean of learning resources,

institution has undertaken in its

handled the project’s organization

45-year history.” n

and interior design. “It was a big

from

students

individuals had skills in construc-

AZ to

Laminating Specialists Inc.

— June Campbell

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Indianapolis, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: Butler University

Butler University Student Housing and Fitness Project

Type of Project: Six new apartment buildings and a threestory recreation center Size: 275,000 square feet Cost: $50 million Construction Time: May 2005 - September 2006

Butler

University’s

enrollment

The Need: Additional student

growth prompted it to provide

housing and indoor athletic

additional housing opportunities

facilities The Challenge: Working on an

for upperclassmen. In addition, because regular students had to

active campus

share indoor athletic facilities with the student athletes, the university also decided to build a new student recreation center. The 190,000-square-foot Village is comprised of six apartment buildings TEAM MEMBERS

with 126 total four-bedroom units

record for the student housing village

According to Mike Green, proj-

and four single apartments. Each

and design architect for the HRC, and

ect manager for Shiel Sexton, the

1,020-square-foot unit features four

Howard Blaisdell, principal for Moody

project’s construction manager at

RATIO Architects, Inc. Design Architect/Architect of Record (Student Housing Village); Design Architect (Health and Recreation Complex)

single bedrooms, a living space, a

Nolan, Inc., the architect of record/

risk, working on an active campus

full kitchen with breakfast bar, two

interior designer for the HRC.

proved to be a great challenge.

full bathrooms, a single phone line

The apartment village, located to

Throughout the duration of the

Moody Nolan, Inc. Architect of Record/Interior Designer (Health and Recreation Complex)

with four private voice mailboxes,

the east of Hinkle Fieldhouse, consists

project, student traffic and univer-

and cable television jacks and data

of brick, limestone, metal panels and

sity activities had to be taken into

connections in each bedroom and

glass facades that integrate the new

consideration, and football practice

Shiel Sexton Construction Manager at Risk

the living room. Also located in The

buildings seamlessly into the existing

continued to take place on the field

Village is the Dawg-House, a resident

campus. The HRC, located to the

that was adjacent to two sides of

community center that offers a place

west of the fieldhouse, is nestled in

the project site. Another challenge,

for students to socialize by providing

a hillside surrounded by a wooded

according to Green, was that dur-

flat-screen televisions, pool tables, a

area. The project was designed as

ing construction former presidents

centralized mailbox distribution cen-

a two-story facility to work with the

Bill Clinton and George H. W.

ter, a computer lab, a convenience

slope of the site. “In utilizing the

Bush visited the campus, creating

store, laundry facilities and adminis-

hillside, the project team was able

security measures that were beyond

trative offices.

to create a pass-through connector

control. This required the team to

The three-story, 85,000-square-

[hallway] for students between the

have a very detailed schedule of

foot Health and Recreation Complex

main campus and the new student

material drop-offs to ensure that all

(HRC) consists of a two-court gymna-

housing village,” stated Proctor and

jobsite gates were locked and to

sium; a jogging track; a free-weight

Blaisdell. The east facade of the HRC

identify transportation routes with

room; an exercise room with cardio

becomes the first image of the build-

appropriate traffic control.

equipment; two multipurpose rooms

ing one sees, and its front elevation

One of the university’s stated com-

for aerobics, martial arts, pilates and

ties the building to both The Village

mitments is to become a more resi-

yoga; a six-lane lap pool; a recre-

in terms of brick color and metal, and

dential campus, according to Proctor

ational pool; a hot tub; a dry sauna;

also to the fieldhouse to match the

and Blaisdell. The new student

full-service locker facilities; equipment

height and blend the character of the

housing buildings help to meet that

check-out; and a juice bar.

auxiliary gym.

goal. In addition, the HRC offers

C.R. Electric Electrical Contractors

“Situated on either side of the

“Both pieces of the project are

many health and wellness programs

historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, the new

facilities that generate revenues

for faculty, staff and neighborhood

campus facilities were designed to

either through rent in The Village

residents, while not compromising

reflect the character of the fieldhouse

or through student activities fees for

the students’ use of the facilities. It

as well as the surrounding historic

the HRC. Therefore, they are both

is also a tremendous recruiting and

neighborhood,” noted Rob Proctor,

truly self-sustaining facilities,” stated

retention tool for students, faculty

AIA, principal for RATIO Architects,

Michael Gardner, vice president of

and staff. n

Inc., the design architect/architect of

operations for Butler University.

— Stacey Nathanson

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Facts & Figures

Columbia, Missouri

Owner: The Curators of the University of Missouri/MU

College Avenue Housing at the University of Missouri-Columbia

Residential Life Type of Project: New student housing Size: 89,680 square feet Cost: $15.466 million (construction costs) Construction Time: March 2005 - June 2006 The Need: To replace community-style student housing with apartment-style units The Challenge: Ensuring an existing large green space was left untouched, and staying on schedule

Photos courtesy of Assassi Productions TEAM MEMBERS

International Architects Atelier Architect Reinhardt/Wilson, Joint Venture General Contractor Foreman Fabricators Inc. Metal Fabricators GOI Fence Systems Ironworkers Mainline Fire Protection, Inc. Fire Protection

With the beginning of a new

among the students. According to

housing borders the agricultural

century, the University of Missouri-

Majid Amirahmadi, AIA, principal

and veterinary medicine campuses,

Columbia recognized the needs of

for International Architects Atelier,

which provides those students with

a new generation of students in

the project’s architect, this was

immediate access to their area of

the school’s 18-year Residential Life

achieved with a combination of

academic concentration.

Master Plan (RLMP). Launched in

open and closed public spaces of

According to Morgan, the proj-

2000, the plan’s goal was to replace

different sizes along the corridor

ect was designed to fit on a very

its older, community-style housing

— the most prominent of which

limited, pie-shaped piece of land to

with newer, apartment-style units

is located at the intersection of

avoid interference with Dairy Lawn,

while still providing students with

the T-shaped building. This loca-

a historic campus site that has

increased privacy and amenities.

tion also served to direct student

supported the agricultural school

The master plan’s goal, said

traffic to a central area before

activities for a number of years.

Gerald Morgan, AIA, construction

they enter their individual rooms.

“Maintaining Dairy Lawn as a large,

project manager for the University

“It was important to both the uni-

open green space where students

of Missouri Campus Facilities, was

versity and the design team that

could play and/or study was a prior-

to provide a “unified, efficient envi-

the shape of these spaces be as

ity for both residential life and the

ronment that is both inviting to stu-

inviting to two people as to 20,”

campus community,” he said.

dents and enhances the university’s

added Amirahmadi.

mission of teaching, research and public service.”

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An equally daunting challenge

The building’s exterior, which

was time itself. Due to an aggressive

features brick, cast and simulated

construction schedule, everyone

A significant component of the

stone, and an exterior insulation

involved contributed many hours

plan was the university’s College

finish system (EIFS), blends with

of work for the project to succeed.

Avenue Housing (CAH) project — a

the surrounding buildings while

new five-story, 89,680-square-foot

providing an identity of its own.

and

housing facility with 228 residential

“The design team felt an amicable

consulted throughout the design

units for 345 students. In addition

tension should exist between the

development process and kept

to the residences, CAH also includes

need for a residence hall to sit com-

informed

a lobby, a large main lounge, nine

fortably within its campus context

tion,” said Morgan. “It is this

small study rooms, a large laundry

and the need of its inhabitants for

multi-department/multidisciplinary

facility, a computer room and a full

a sense of identity unique to their

approach that ensured both the

kitchen.

new home,” said Amirahmadi.

constructability and usability of a

An important design objec-

Located in the east campus resi-

tive was to encourage socializing

dence hall neighborhood, the new

“Students, residential life staff faculty

stakeholders

throughout

were

construc-

given facility.” n — Jeremy Hull

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Facts & Figures Owner: University of Notre Dame Type of Project: A new undergraduate science facility Size: 201,782 gross square feet Cost: $63.5 million Construction Time: January 2004 – May 2006 The Need: A new advanced, undergraduate science facility The Challenge: Dealing with unstable soils on the site

Notre Dame, Indiana TEAM MEMBERS

The S/L/A/M Collaborative, Inc. Architect The Hagerman Group Construction Manager Allied Handling & Equipment of Indianapolis, Inc. Industrial Door & Loading Dock Specialists Astro-Tec Manufacturing, Inc. Manufacturers Custom Millwork & Display, Inc. Millwork Supplier/Architectural Millwork/Casework/Woodwork Essential Architectural Signs Signs Harry J. Kloeppel & Associates, Inc. Laboratory Furniture Kaough Distributing Co., Inc. Flooring

Jordan Hall of Science at the University of Notre Dame Jordan Hall of Science at the

physics. To serve these depart-

spend time there as well, said Jim

University of Notre Dame is a new,

ments there are two 250-seat tiered

McManus, principal in charge for The

undergraduate science teaching facil-

lecture halls, 40 laboratories, the

S/L/A/M Collaborative, Inc., the proj-

ity for the college of science. The new

NMR Spectrometer, the Museum

ect’s architect. The dominant interior

facility was designed to contain the

of Biodiversity, an observatory, a

feature is the four-story galleria. The

most advanced scientific and edu-

greenhouse and a digital visualiza-

eastern wall is filled with cathedral-

cational teaching instrumentation of

tion theater.

style windows, illuminating all floors

any university facility in the nation.

Although an undergraduate facil-

of the building. Lining the western

Housed in the facility are the

ity, the building was designed to

wall of the galleria are balconies

departments of biological sciences,

be very inviting so the faculty and

where students can view the galleria

chemistry and biochemistry, and

graduate students would want to

below and can access the labs on the upper levels. Common spaces and

Morris Sheet Metal Corp. Sheet Metal Contractors

study lounges enable students to congregate in small groups and offer

Research Facilities Design Laboratory Consultants

areas where students and faculty

Rulon Company Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels

can follow up on conversations that begin in class or lab.

Territorial Engineering, LLC Surveying Contractors

The most unique feature of the facility is the octagonal-shaped digital visualization theater, according to Doug Schlagel, director of construction and quality assurance for the University of Notre Dame. The 136-seat theater features a planetarium-like, 50-foot dome, which allows students to gaze upward into images that are projected from a projector or from one of the telescopes located on the rooftop observation deck. “The advanced projection system envelops students in a 360-degree visual experience with unprecedented clarity and resolution,” stated McManus. Photos courtesy of The S/L/A/M Collaborative (Robert Canfield Photography)

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Three large screens are located

story building without a costly deep

in each of the two lecture halls,

foundation

allowing professors to show students

deep pile foundations, structural

three images simultaneously during

engineers devised an alternative

classes. Designed to function as both

vibro-compaction system that saved

a lecture hall for students and a meet-

both time and money. A concrete

ing place for the international scien-

foundation was then poured on top

tific community, the halls include

of the compacted soil and structural

two rows of seats per tier to promote

steel erected with concrete-on-metal

group learning and discussion.

decks. When compaction was fin-

A ventilation system in the facility was carefully planned to provide

system.

Instead

ished, the site had a sufficient bearing capacity of 12,000 psi.

optimum ventilation for the 40 labs,

McManus said, “The facility is an

according to The Hagerman Group,

example of faculty coming togeth-

the project’s construction manager.

er across departments and disci-

More than 200 fume hoods with

plines with a shared vision of the

phoenix valves were placed into the

future.” The result is that Jordan

laboratory areas and high dilution

Hall of Science features spaces that

plume blowers were installed to draw

promote greater synergy and col-

out air, creating the highest quality

laboration,

ventilation available.

carving

rather

than

big

building

simply into

One of the project’s challenges,

separate departments. “Enrollment

according to McManus, was that

in science classes and labs has

the site consisted of very loose

nearly doubled in the months since

sand over glacial till, which the geo-

the facility has been operational,”

technical report indicated would

he added. n

not support the proposed four-

— Stacey Nathanson

Photos courtesy of The S/L/A/M Collaborative (Robert Canfield Photography)

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Winona Lake, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: Grace College & Seminary Type of Project: A new event center

Grace College Orthopaedic Capital Center

Size: 56,000 square feet Cost: $9.1 million Construction Time: Completed in May 2007

Constructed as part of Grace College’s capital campaign, “Invest

The Need: A venue for large

in Leadership; Impact the Future,”

campus and community events

the new Orthopaedic Capital Center

The Challenge: Keeping up with

(OCC) at Grace College & Seminary

an aggressive schedule

in Winona Lake, Ind., is an event center that benefits both the campus and the community. According to Tom Dunn, COO of Grace College & Seminary, the idea for the OCC originated out of a meeting between Dr. Ron Manahan, presi-

TEAM MEMBERS

Design Collaborative Architect/Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Weigand Construction Co. Construction Manager at Risk

dent of Grace College & Seminary, and the CEOs of three of the world’s largest

orthopaedic

companies,

which are headquartered in nearby Warsaw — known as the “Orthopedic Manufacturing Capital of the World.”

The campus uses the new OCC

tight schedule. “Grace brought us in

These companies not only gave their

for college chapel and events such as

early in the process and it allowed us

leadership to the project, they also

commencement and convocation. It

to help control the budget and pre-

Phend & Brown, Inc. Site Contractors

contributed $3.5 million toward the

is also the home of Grace College’s

pare for the aggressive schedule,” he

OCC’s cost. Members of the com-

athletics, accommodating 2,200 fans

said. Performing as the construction

Stress-Con Industries, Inc. Architectural & Structural Precast Concrete

munity also contributed generously

for basketball games. Additionally,

manager at risk allowed Weigand

to the project, donating more than

the new center houses the college’s

to issue a detailed schedule with the

Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC

90 percent of the total cost.

G&G Hauling & Excavating, Inc. Excavating & Site Preparation/Site Utilities/Final Grading/Trucking/ Aggregate Materials

business department. The Winona

bid packages to subcontractors so

“The building was designed for

Lake/Warsaw community also bene-

that subcontractors knew what was

flexibility and the ability [to] satisfy

fits from the OCC, utilizing it for large

expected of them.

multiple users,” said Jeremy Ringger,

community events such as seminars,

higher education division manager

concerts and trade shows.

Thanks to the collaborative effort of

Grace

College,

Weigand

for Weigand Construction Co., the

An innovative and environmen-

Construction and Design Collabora-

project’s construction manager at

tally conscious aspect of the project

tive, the project’s architect and

risk. The new 56,000-square-foot

was the conversion of an unused,

mechanical and electrical engineer,

OCC is comprised of a 2,000-seat

contaminated brownfield into a park-

the project was completed not only

gymnasium/auditorium, a movable

ing lot for the OCC. The brownfield

on time, but also under budget.

stage, athletic space/locker rooms,

was contaminated by asbestos and

“Grace [and] Design Collaborative

educational space, and administra-

lead from an industrial owner and

did a great job prioritizing where on

tive offices.

had not been used in 30 years. Grace

the building to spend money,” said

College worked with the State of

Ringger. “[Design Collaborative] was

Indiana and the Kosciusko County

creative with economical materials

Board of Commissioners to lease and

and created an attractive building.”

remediate the property. The contam-

“The Orthopaedic Capital Center

ination was capped with natural and

project is a good example of a pri-

man-made materials, and the park-

vate institution working with local

ing lot was subsequently constructed

businesses, community people and

on top. This method encased the

government officials,” said Dunn. “In

waste in order to prevent the wind

the short time the OCC has been

and rain from driving it further into

open…we have seen a wide variety

the soil or into the air.

of events held, drawing people from

According to Ringger, the greatest challenge of the project was the

all over the world.” n — Megan Wheeler

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Facts & Figures Owner: Logan College of Chiropractic Type of Project: A new learning facility and performing arts center Size: 47,000 square feet Cost: $22.7 million (total) Construction Time: October 2005 - April 2007 The Need: To create a presence for the growing campus The Challenge: Completing extensive site work on an existing campus

TEAM MEMBERS

Northstar Management Company, LLC Owner’s Representative TR,i Architects, Inc. Architect S.M. Wilson & Co. Construction Manager Commercial Bathwares LC Toilet Partitions & Accessories

Chesterfield, Missouri

William D. Purser, DC Center at Logan College of Chiropractic Showcasing the school’s commit-

An expansive lobby with high-end

Goodman, dean of undergraduate

County Asphalt Paving Company, Inc.

ment to providing quality education,

finishes doubles as the reception area

programs for the college.

the William D. Purser, DC Center

and student lounge while providing

Challenges arose from complet-

Grimes Consulting, Inc. Civil Engineering

at Logan College of Chiropractic

an open area that can be used for

ing the extensive site work on an

offers a new presence and com-

banquets and other events.

existing campus. S.M. Wilson &

Hydro Dramatics Fountains

munity connection for the grow-

The center also contains an admin-

James G Staat Tuckpointing Inc. Masonry Restoration/Joint Sealants

ing campus. Designed as a learning

istrative center, a conference room,

manager, built a temporary road

KPFF Consulting Engineers Structural Engineers

facility, a banquet center and an

offices, a catering area and a dressing

to reroute traffic around the cen-

auditorium, this state-of-the-art, mul-

room. Outdoor project components

ter and then phased the project to

tipurpose structure accommodates

include a courtyard, replacement of

ensure minimal campus shutdowns.

numerous college and community

95 percent of the campus roads, a

“Advantage was also taken of the

activities and functions. “This project

new entry road, three parking lots,

occasional long weekend or college

offered a community venue and an

a retention pond, walkways, lighting

break to complete the tasks that

opportunity for Logan to interact with

and landscaping.

impacted the college most directly

VMI Audio & Visual Systems Audiovisual

Co.,

the

project’s

construction

the local community of Chesterfield

According to Curtis W. Cassel, AIA,

without causing as much disrup-

and the surrounding area,” said

vice president and project director

tion as [they] would have if those

Dr. George Goodman, president of

for TR,i Architects, Inc., the proj-

activities would have taken place dur-

the college.

ect’s architect, much of the project’s

ing the normal class schedules,” said

The building’s main auditorium,

design came from the owner. “We

Rob Warner, project manager for

among the largest in the region,

would sit and start talking about

S.M. Wilson.

seats up to 1,500 people in flexible,

potential uses of the space, and then

configurable spaces. Technology fea-

ideas would gel and flow between

surpassed all expectations. Warner

tures include wireless connectivity,

us,” he said. “It was a great process

said,

power receptacles and data ports

to bounce ideas off each other about

the chiropractic college’s campus,

on each seat and more than $1 mil-

how flexible this space could be.”

setting the standard in technol-

The

completed “The

project

has

transformed

lion worth of audiovisual equipment.

“Whether you are talking about

ogy advancements, aesthetics and

At the back of the auditorium, unique

education or construction, proper

functionality for all chiropractic

20-foot by 60-foot hangar doors open

planning is the key to meeting

schools.” n

to a 900-seat outdoor amphitheater.

your vision,” added Dr. Elizabeth A.

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: University of MissouriSt. Louis Type of Project: New student housing Size: 131,500 gross square feet Cost: $27.5 million Construction Time: February 2005 - July 2006 The Need: New on-campus housing for the growing university The Challenge: Building a new residence hall between two fully operational buildings, while also maintaining the natural integrity of nearby mature trees

St. Louis, Missouri

TEAM MEMBERS

KSQ Architects, PC Architect Kozeny-Wagner, Inc. General Contractor County Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. Grimes Consulting, Inc. Civil Engineering Jacobsmeyer Mauldin Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors KAI Design & Build MEP Engineers Ravensberg, Incorporated Specialty Contractors Wallace Engineering Structural & Civil Consulting Engineers Waterhout Construction, Inc. Carpentry Contractors

Oak Hall at the University of Missouri-St. Louis Several years ago, the University of

According to Michael Kozeny, vice

phase of that program and stands as

Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) shed its sta-

president for general contractor

the first residence hall at UMSL to be

tus as a commuter school as students

Kozeny-Wagner, Inc., the extra space

built from the ground up. Situated

from across the country and even the

was critical to the UMSL business

on the south end of the campus, Oak

world flocked to the internationally

plan. “It would make the university

Hall includes 431 beds in 100 suites

accredited institution.

more attractive to students and keep

— each with its own bathroom.

In order to provide space for the

pace with national housing trends

The suites are grouped into small

increased number of students liv-

and philosophies for colleges and

neighborhoods that include com-

ing on campus, a 10-year program

universities,” he said.

mon areas and study lounges as well

was devised to create housing for

The 131,500-gross-square-foot,

as residence advisor (RA) suites. The

more than 1,400 additional students.

six-story Oak Hall represents the first

central portion features lounges and

Photos courtesy of Sam Fentress

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balconies on all floors overlooking

A significant challenge facing

nearby St. Vincent Park. A lounge

the team was the site itself, which

with a fireplace, building manage-

included a large number of mature

ment offices, a store and a director’s

pine and oak trees that were impor-

suite are all located on the second

tant to the university and had to

floor. The facility also includes an out-

be maintained. “These trees form

door pool, a community kitchen and

dining room, a game room, a fitness

Seton Hall and Oak Hall,” explained

center, a mailroom, laundry facili-

Reeds.

ties, and storage areas. In addition,

the design created for this site

it is equipped with a state-of-the-art

allowed for amazing views and

security system, cable television and

exceptional interior and exterior

wireless Internet that extends to the

community space.”

courtyard and the pool.

natural

connection

“However

between

challenging,

Likewise, building between two

Lindsay Reeds, project manager

fully operational campus buildings

for KSQ Architects, PC, the project’s

presented constant obstacles. “Close

architect, said the design of the new

scheduling of deliveries and construc-

residence hall meets the privacy

tion activities was vital to the suc-

needs of the students while still pro-

cessful scheduled completion of the

moting community and connection

project,” said Kozeny.

to the university. “Our experience

Upon

completion,

said

Sam

with the design of student housing

Darandari, UMSL director of planning

allowed us to create a building that

and construction, what resulted was

advances the on-campus living/learn-

student housing that is welcoming

ing community and fits well into

and interactive. “Oak Hall is a resi-

the contextual surroundings…” she

dential community that is not unlike

said. The new facility is similar in

what is experienced in the real

size to the surrounding buildings,

world,” he said. “It provides multiple

particularly Seton Hall to the north,

opportunities

and features comparable materials

social interaction in a safe and stimu-

such as stucco and brick veneer with

lating environment.” n

cast-stone accents.

for

learning

and

— Jeremy Hull

Photos courtesy of Sam Fentress

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Wildwood, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: St. Louis

St. Louis Community College Wildwood Campus

Community College Type of Project: A new educational facility Size: 75,000 square feet Cost: $18 million (construction costs)

St. Louis Community College’s

Each aspect of the building

building uses 30 percent less ener-

2005 - July 2007

new Wildwood Campus provides

was specifically designed to suit

gy than a standard code-compli-

The Need: To provide a full range

a state-of-the-art, post-secondary

the college’s needs. “The design

ant building of its size and cap-

institution for a growing area of

expresses the college’s evolution

tures and uses 94 percent of the

St. Louis County

St. Louis County. “This is the first

as a nationally recognized, pro-

rainwater that falls on the roof.

The Challenge: Designing and

of a multi-phased development

gressive academic institution,”

Key sustainable elements of the

providing residents with a full

said Dennis M. Young, president

construction process included the

range of associate degree offer-

and CEO of Wm. B. Ittner, Inc.,

recycling of construction waste

ings, as well as non-credit and

the project’s architect and plan-

and the purchase of products

personal-interest opportunities,”

ner. “This is partly accomplished

and materials made locally from

said Dennis W. Dill, district man-

by motifs reminiscent of Gothic

recycled materials. Ninety-four

ager of maintenance and HVAC

colleges, such as the stone mason-

percent of all waste materials

for the college.

ry arcade and the vertically stri-

went to recycling. “All the LEED®

According to Dill, the project

ated facade treatment. Such fea-

aspects

is the first college campus in St.

tures as the central atrium, roofed

constructing the building a chal-

Louis to earn Leadership in Energy

by two asymmetrical, concentric

lenge,” said Young.

and Environmental Design (LEED®)

barrel-vaults, express the college’s

gold certification. Housing high-

innovative spirit.”

Construction Time: September

of post-secondary educational opportunities for a growing area of

constructing the building while meeting the LEED® requirements

TEAM MEMBERS

Wm. B. Ittner, Inc. Architect/Planner Kwame Building Group Construction Manager

and

Though none of the team members had previous LEED®

laboratories,

And of course, the project incorporates a wealth of sustainable

hard to build the best possible

store, a multipurpose room and

features. According to Young, four

facility for students, staff, the

more, the three-story facility is

key elements comprise the sustain-

community

Jacobsmeyer Mauldin Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors

located on a 66-acre site that pro-

able design: a green roof acces-

ment. “Total commitment by all

vides the necessary space to build

sible from the atrium and topped

parties was our greatest strength,”

James G Staat Tuckpointing Inc. Masonry Restoration/Joint Sealants

out the campus while preserving

with drought-resistant varieties of

Dill said. “We achieved this goal

one-third of the site by leaving it

sedum, rainwater harvesting, a

and were awarded 46 of the

undeveloped. In all, the campus

system for aggressively harvest-

47 certification points we applied

master plan calls for five more

ing daylight, and an extraordi-

for.” n

LEED®-certified buildings.

narily efficient HVAC system. The

Commercial Bathwares LC Toilet Partitions & Accessories

Ravensberg, Incorporated Specialty Contractors T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc. Wall & Ceiling Contractors

classrooms,

designing

offices, student services, a book-

L.A. Schaefer General Contractor

tech

made

experience,

they

and

the

worked

environ-

— June Campbell

Photo courtesy of Wm. B. Ittner, Inc.

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Saint Louis University

Edward A. Doisy Research Center at Saint Louis University

Type of Project: A new scientific research building Size: 206,154 gross square feet Cost: $82 million (total) Construction Time: Completed in June 2007 The Need: A state-of-the-art

Anchoring the Center of Research

research facility to foster

Technology

collaboration among

Exchange, the new Edward A.

multidisciplinary scientists The Challenge: Designing open

and

Entrepreneurial

Doisy Research Center at Saint Louis

laboratory spaces in a building

University (SLU) is a state-of-the-

where potentially hazardous

art research facility that fosters col-

research takes place

laboration among multidisciplinary scientists. “This project will make it possible for SLU researchers and scientists to further research discoveries in our five key areas of research (cancer, liver disease, aging/brain disease, heart/lung

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disease and vaccine development for a variety of infectious diseases),” said Craig C. Dixson, assistant director of design and construction for the university. “Fifty years from now, thanks to research conducted at the Doisy Research Center, SLU researchers could produce discoveries that would benefit the entire community — imagine the possibilities: a better treatment for cancer, a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and/or a cure for Photos courtesy of Saint Louis University

heart disease as we know it.” Set in an elaborate park-like set-

and creative people tend to thrive in

ardous research takes place was a

ting, the nine-story structure empha-

a stimulating environment. To that

challenge that required careful plan-

sizes open and flexible laboratories

end, the project boasts a number of

ning. It was crucial to avoid com-

that permit large groups of research-

features that are meant to inspire,

promising biosecurity requirements

ers to collaborate seamlessly. This

including big windows, nice finishes

when creating the desired open envi-

approach also allows the university to

and pleasant lighting.

ronment. “That really was a chal-

allocate research space according to

Designed to earn silver Leadership

lenge — making sure the spaces had

specific requirements and to operate

in Energy and Environmental Design

the proper environments regarding

more cost effectively due to equip-

(LEED ) certification, the project’s

openness of heavy containment and

ment and resource sharing. Prior to

sustainable features include a green

that the users of the building were

the project, research activity occurred

roof system comprised of soil and

well aware of what the options were

at several locations around the cam-

drought-resistant native plants; a

and could participate in planning

pus. “This building will allow more

daylight-harvesting lighting system

those options,” said Harvath.

synergy [among] our research teams,

that reduces the amount of electricity

In the end, the project was success-

as well as provide a safe and secure

used by bringing natural light into

fully completed, allowing scientists

environment for our Biosafety Level 3

the inner spaces; low-emissivity (low-

to do their important work. “At

(BSL-3) research,” added Dixson.

e) glass that limits the transfer of heat

Saint Louis University, we have

According to Tom Harvath, science

from sunrays, thereby reducing the

world-class

and technology principal for Cannon

demands on the heating and cooling

Lawrence Biondi, S.J., president of the

Design, the project’s architect, the

systems; and much more.

university. “Now they have a world-

building is designed to recognize

Designing open laboratory spaces

that research is a creative endeavor

in a building where potentially haz-

researchers,”

said

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Facts & Figures Owner: Purdue University Type of Project: A new building for the engineering department Size: 120,326 gross square feet Cost: $58.2 million Construction Time: May 2005 - August 2007 The Need: A new academic building to accommodate a growing student engineering population The Challenge: Lack of space for construction workers and students

West Lafayette, Indiana

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Purdue University Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Known as the “cradle of astro-

Since growth throughout the

Program, the Engineering Projects

nauts,” Purdue University’s engi-

schools of engineering had creat-

in Community Service (EPICS) and

neering program has proudly pro-

ed general space shortages, there

engineering administration for the

duced 22 NASA astronauts over the

was a school-wide space evalua-

College of Engineering.

years. The Neil Armstrong Hall of

tion, and three major components

Thomas A. Cheesman, AIA, prin-

Engineering is slated to continue that

of engineering were consolidated.

cipal in charge at RATIO Architects,

tradition with its new research labs,

The 200,000-square-foot building

Inc., the project’s architect, said, “The

undergraduate teaching facilities and

houses the School of Aeronautics

Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering is

linked collaboration spaces. The new

and

one of the cornerstones of Purdue’s

facility serves a dual purpose: foster-

ing growth within the engineering

Department

Astronautics, Materials

the

School

Engineering,

the

strategic plan and the university’s

Engineering

commitment to remaining at the

department, while paying tribute to

Education, the Minority Engineering

forefront of engineering research

past achievements.

Program, the Women in Engineering

and education.” As the flagship of

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educational facilities

the College of Engineering, the new

are designed to showcase Purdue’s

facility is designed to provide unique

history and achievements, including

educational and research facilities

its proud accomplishments in the

that honor teamwork, hands-on

U.S. space program as well as current

learning, community relationships

engineering efforts.

and interdisciplinary connections

A prominent site on campus once

necessary for educating the next

occupied by WWII buildings became

generation of engineers.

available and was chosen for the

The goal was to create a facility

Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering.

that blended well with the historic

The site was an odd shape, resem-

buildings on campus, while provid-

bling a parallelogram, according

ing a distinctly modern feel. The

to Cheesman, because it was sur-

hall’s dramatic design exemplifies an

rounded by two main campus streets

“innovative spirit,” and a cantilever

and existing buildings. This left little

mimics an aircraft’s wing to symbol-

room for all the program’s needs.

ize Purdue’s contributions to flight

Steve Opitz, senior project manager

and the space program. Exterior

for Smoot Construction L.L.C., the

brick and limestone bring the build-

project’s general contractor, agreed

ing back to its historical campus

that lack of space was the most

context, while indoors, exposed sys-

challenging aspect of the project.

tems such as conduits, ductwork and

“Delivery of materials and equip-

pipes add a modern twist, providing

ment needed to be scheduled not

be complimented for their vision and

“worked admirably together to

a sense of engineering’s role in the

only not to interfere with other site

their ability to look beyond the cor-

accomplish things that had not pre-

building’s vital functions.

viously been done at Purdue.” n

activities, but also with activities that

porate culture,” Fusaro said. RATIO

Four linked lab and classroom

may be happening on campus,”

Architects and Purdue University,

spaces, known as team learning mod-

Opitz said. The team resolved the

ules (TLM), were built to encourage

space crunch by using concrete con-

teamwork while providing a multi-

struction as opposed to steel fram-

disciplinary experience for students.

ing, which is not as easily erected in

According to Lawrence J. Fusaro,

a small space.

AIA, university architect/senior direc-

A facility that honors the past

tor for Purdue University, these labs

while looking to the future, the

are presented front and center, with

Purdue University Neil Armstrong

a high degree of visibility so visi-

Hall of Engineering is a cultural land-

tors can see real-time engineering

mark on campus. “The engineering

in action. The building’s public areas

administration, faculty and staff must

— Megan Merritt

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Facts & Figures Owner: Truman State University Type of Project: New student housing Size: Approximately 125,000 square feet Construction Time: Completed in August 2006 The Need: New coed student housing as part of an overall housing improvement project on campus The Challenge: Building on the site with an existing creek, and not disturbing the adjacent campus daycare center during construction

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Mackey Mitchell Architects Architect

Kirksville, Missouri

River City Construction, LLC General Contractor

Truman State University West Campus Suites

Construction Cost Systems, Inc. Cost Estimating/Cost Management Grimes Consulting, Inc. Civil Engineering Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. Engineering & Architectural Planning, Design & Construction T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc. Wall & Ceiling Contractors

Students attending Truman State

With the exception of the single

living room with a stone fireplace

University in fall 2006 were met with

rooms for the eight student advisors

that has become a popular gather-

an impressive new housing option

and the apartments for the hall direc-

ing spot, and a multipurpose/class-

— West Campus Suites.

tor and the community coordinator,

room space outfitted with the latest

Schultz,

the building features a semi-suite

[audiovisual] equipment. As this

AIA, campus architect, the hous-

arrangement in which two double

structure faces the rest of campus,

ing on campus was primarily con-

bedrooms share a bathroom, a small

it provides a warm, welcoming

structed between 1948 and the

kitchenette area and a living room.

glow at night for students returning

1960s. While mechanical, electrical

“This unit type was selected by the

from campus.”

and general upgrades and minor

university to appeal to upperclass-

Among the project’s greatest chal-

cosmetic changes had been made

men,” said Steve Emer, principal

lenges was the site. “An existing creek

for Mackey Mitchell Architects, the

meandering through the site needed

project’s architect.

to be maintained and rehabilitated

According

the

existing

Mark

buildings,

the

campus hadn’t seen any major construction in years. In order to

with

so as to not increase storm water

improve dorm quality and meet

thoughtful amenities that fulfill

runoff rates after development,” said

current expectations, the univer-

all the students’ needs. Each floor

Emer. In addition, the campus day-

sity began renovating its existing

has two study rooms, a trash and

care center was immediately adja-

residences one building at a time

recycling center, computer labo-

cent to the site, which meant extra

and also constructed the new West

ratories, a campus events bulletin

precautions were necessary to ensure

Campus Suites.

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building

filled

board, washers and dryers, and a

the children’s safety throughout

lounge. The first-floor lounge has

construction. Communication and

Centennial Hall, the largest dorm on

a pool table while the third-floor

regular monitoring were essential to

campus, the four-story West Campus

lounge offers a ping-pong table.

overcoming these challenges.

Suites building provides housing for

“The primary social component

416 students. According to River City

of the project is the glass-fronted,

Truman

Construction, LLC, the project’s gen-

arched-roof

building

Campus Suites is certain to meet and

eral contractor, the building consists

that serves as the main entry,” said

exceed students’ needs for years to

of load-bearing masonry and precast

Emer. “It includes staff offices, mail-

come. n

hollow core.

boxes, a convenience store, a central

Located

The

just

northwest

commons

Completed State

August

2006,

University

West

— Amy Pagett

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Washington University

Washington University Liggett Hall

Type of Project: A new university residence hall Size: 67,000 square feet Cost: $12 million (construction costs) Construction Time: June 2005 - July 2006 The Need: New, modern housing for upperclassmen The Challenge: Designing the building to please the nearby residential neighborhoods, building next to an occupied residence hall, and staying on a tight schedule

Liggett

Hall

Washington

University’s campus provides modTEAM MEMBERS

Mackey Mitchell Architects Architect Tarlton Corporation Construction Manager

ern new housing to 112 students. The

five-story,

67,000-square-

foot residence hall is linked to the existing Koening Hall by a central tower that was also part of the proj-

Bommarito Utilities, LLC

ect. The university now calls the

Commercial Bathwares LC Toilet Partitions & Accessories

entire two-winged structure Liggett

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Koening Hall. Liggett Hall houses upperclassmen while Koening houses 160 freshmen.

Washington University’s collegiate

game of demolition and construc-

The central tower contains space

Gothic architectural styling with

tion, Wuennenberg said, “We literally

for lounges on each floor, provid-

its brick exterior with limestone

weaved the new wing, moved stu-

ing opportunities for upperclassmen

trim, dormers and rooms in the

dents in [and] tore down the existing

and freshmen to socialize. Outdoor

attic, and central tower element.

building. The whole thing is virtually

spaces include terraces, hammocks

Paul

seamless, but it was an intricate proj-

and seating areas.

AP, project designer, principal for

Wuennenberg,

AIA,

LEED

ect of phasing.”

According to Timothy Rogan,

Mackey Mitchell Architects, the

In addition, the schedule was tight

project manager for the university’s

project’s architect, reported that

since the university intended to move

department of facilities, planning and

designing the building to please the

students into the building before

management, project features such

nearby residential neighborhoods

the start of the fall 2006 semes-

as wireless communication, common

proved challenging. “The building

ter. The City of Clayton’s restrictions

libraries and study rooms improve the

steps down toward the neighors,” he

on construction hours compounded

university’s housing stock, making the

said. “That way they don’t have just

the situation. “We like a tight sched-

academic institution more appealing

a four-story wall facing their homes.

ule,” said Matthew Pfund, project

to future students. Rogan added that

We have some one-story elements

director for Tarlton Corporation,

the project’s design accommodates

that break down the mass of the

the project’s construction manager.

academic use, allowing the option of

building visually.”

“It makes it fun.” Pfund added

gutting the building and reprogram-

Additional challenges stemmed

that it took a lot of careful coordina-

ming it for classroom functions at

from constructing Liggett Hall while

tion to be sure the team maintained

a later date if needed. “The whole

Koening Hall was occupied — a situ-

the schedule.

building can be converted,” he said.

ation compounded by the need to

Rogan said the project was a big

“That’s one thing that’s unique about

tear down an existing, older residence

success. “The strength of the team

this particular building.”

building without losing student beds

[members] is that they all worked

Anchoring an important corner

throughout the process. Likening

together,” he said. n

on the campus, the project echoes

the process to a challenging chess

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Washington University Medical Center Type of Project: A new administrative tower Size: 200,000 square feet Cost: $35 million Construction Time: Completed in December 2006

St. Louis, Missouri

Washington University Medical Center Northwest Tower at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

The Need: New administrative offices for the departments of

The

pediatrics, surgery, anesthesiology

Washington

University

Medical Center, which consists of

and internal medicine The Challenge: Completing the

Washington University School of

project within a 20-month

Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital,

timeframe, and constructing a

St.

project of this magnitude in the

Louis

Children’s

Hospital,

center of an existing complex of

Barnard Hospital, Siteman Cancer

hospitals, emergency rooms and

Center and the Central Institute

medical research facilities

for the Deaf, has experienced record growth during the past 10

years.

The

University

Washington

Medical

Center

Northwest Tower at St. Louis Children’s Hospital helps accommodate some of that growth. The

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eight-story,

200,000-

square-foot tower was construct-

ACI/Boland, Inc. Architect

ed above an existing, multilevel parking

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. General Contractor

garage

administrative

and

offices

houses for

the

departments of pediatrics, sur-

Henneman Engineering, Inc. Consulting Engineers

gery, anesthesiology and internal

High Concrete Group LLC Precast/Prestressed Concrete

medicine. The tower is connected

Jacobsmeyer Mauldin Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors

and an existing research build-

KPFF Consulting Engineers Structural Engineers

walkway system and also links the

NGG Ltd., Inc. Curtain Wall Contractors

with its south campus.

to St. Louis Children’s Hospital ing through a raised, enclosed medical school’s north campus Clad with precast concrete exte-

T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc. Wall & Ceiling Contractors

rior panels and curtain wall, the

Telcom Services Installation, Inc. dba TSI Communications Contractors

steel-frame building blends into

Townsend Capital, LLC Developers

“The project has design continuity

Waterhout Construction, Inc. Carpentry Contractors

tural and functional compatibility

the existing campus environment. with the campus, including strucwith the existing garage below, as well as open floor plans and an efficient core to allow flexible office layouts,” said Steve Lichtenfeld, principal for ACI/Boland, Inc., the project’s architect. According

ACI/Boland,

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selected to accommodate the

“The tower crane operator had to

client’s

completion

be in constant contact with the

and occupancy schedule,” said

helicopter pilots and dispatchers.”

aggressive

Lichtenfeld.

Due to the fact that the stag-

Ed Regelean, project director

ing area on the ground was the

for McCarthy Building Companies,

equivalent size of three tractor

Inc., the project’s general contrac-

trailers, material deliveries were

tor, said the greatest challenge was

carefully coordinated to guaran-

constructing a project of this mag-

tee protection to the surrounding

nitude in the center of an existing

area. “Ensuring public safety and

complex of hospitals, emergency

protection from materials falling

rooms and medical research facili-

and blowing off the building was a

ties. “The project is located on a

major factor, which often dictated

major city thoroughfare between

construction methods and sched-

two emergency rooms, and the

ule,” said Regelean.

tower crane for building construc-

Despite the challenges, the proj-

tion erection was placed between

ect was successfully completed in

two very busy rooftop ambulance/

December 2006. n

helicopter landing zones,” he said.

— Jeremy Hull

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Facts & Figures Owner: Washington University Type of Project: A new educational facility Size: 65,000 square feet (Mildred Lane Kemper Museum); 38,000 square feet (Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Hall) Cost: $39 million Construction Time: May 2004 - August 2006 The Need: A new facility to consolidate and enhance all programs related to the study of the visual arts and architecture at the university The Challenge: Meeting the owner’s high quality standards

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and accelerated schedule

St. Louis, Missouri

Washington University Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts world-renowned

“The Kemper Museum is envisioned

look in three dimensions — not only

architect Maki & Associates, the

Designed

as a centerpiece that both establishes

side to side but up and down as

Shah Kawasaki Architect of Record

new Washington University Sam Fox

a symbol for the visual arts on cam-

well,” said Knoebel.

Maki & Associates Design Architect

School of Design and Visual Arts

pus and serves the larger St. Louis

opened to great acclaim in 2006.

community.”

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McCarthy became involved with the design and development of the

The facility, which consolidates and

The new buildings have structural

project long before it was conceived

enhances all programs related to the

steel frames on concrete foundations

on paper. No stranger to projects

study of the visual arts and architec-

and are clad in limestone and metal

on the university campus, McCarthy

ture at the university, is comprised

panels with a variety of glazing ele-

understood the high quality stan-

Ravensberg, Incorporated Specialty Contractors

of two new buildings — the 65,000-

ments and skylights. The Kemper

dards and accelerated schedule

T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc. Wall & Ceiling Contractors

square-foot Mildred Lane Kemper

Museum is organized around a vault-

expectations of the owner. Early in

Museum and the 38,000-square-foot

ed, double-height atrium with six

the process, weekly owner meetings

Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Hall build-

large skylights that allow natural light

were held to address the budget,

ing for the school of art.

into the gallery spaces. In addition to

schedule and design requirements of

“The new buildings are arranged

galleries, the museum features an art

Washington University.

in an ensemble with the existing arts

library, administrative offices, a cen-

The complex design details utilized

buildings to form a mini-campus that

tral utility plant and more. Walker Hall

by Maki and Shah Kawasaki, the proj-

cloisters a series of outdoor spaces,”

contains studios that are arranged as

ect’s architect of record, together with

said Adam Knoebel, project director

open spaces, enabling the highest

the challenges required to achieve

for McCarthy Building Companies,

level of flexibility possible.

the sophisticated aesthetic, are evi-

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. General Contractor Communitronics Corporation Audiovisual

Waterhout Construction, Inc. Carpentry Contractors

Inc., the project’s general contractor.

As one of only three projects in

dent throughout the Maki design,

the United States designed by Maki

said Nancy Marshall, project man-

& Associates, the architect expected

ager of capital projects and records

perfection, according to Knoebel.

for the university. She added, “The

“The architect wanted a simple space

personal commitment and teamwork

that would not detract from the art-

exhibited between the construction

work,” he said.

manager and the design team to

To achieve this simplicity, intri-

work together to provide a highly

cate detailing effectively hid physical

refined design that maximized the

construction elements such as the

talents of the St. Louis subcontractor

alignment of caulk and mortar joints.

community was a major contribution

“McCarthy had to line up all the ele-

to the success of the project.” n

ments to get a clean, understated

— Jeremy Hull

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Springfield, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Springfield Public Schools

Wilson’s Creek 5-6 Elementary School

Type of Project: A new school for fifth and sixth graders Size: 51,800 square feet (Phase I); 8,460 square feet (Phase II) Construction Time: Completed in June 2005 (Phase I); completed in May 2007 (Phase II) The Need: To alleviate overcrowding in several nearby elementary schools The Challenge: Ensuring the new school fulfills the needs of the fast-growing school district

Wilson’s Creek 5-6 Elementary

ing it to hold a minimum of 600

the day and after-hours activities in

much-needed

students. In addition, the potential

the evening without compromising

Sapp Design Associates Architects, P.C. Architect

space for the Springfield Public

exists for the school to expand in the

the school’s security.

Schools. “Wilson’s Creek was built

future to hold up to 700 students.

LeNir Construction Manager (Phase I)

for students in grades five and six

The impressive new school, which

Associates Architects, P.C., the proj-

to alleviate classroom overcrowd-

boasts a total of 60,260 square feet

ect’s architect, the school was devel-

ing in several nearby elementary

of modern space, includes a total

oped using a school/park concept

schools,” said Robert Keyes, public

of 23 classrooms, a 4,400-square-

with the Springfield Parks System,

information officer for Springfield

foot media center, an administra-

which means it has soccer and soft-

Public

school

tive area, a multipurpose room, a

ball fields as well as a walking trail

provides additional modern class-

full-size gymnasium, a full kitchen,

on site. This arrangement benefits

room space to help meet the needs

full-size art and music rooms, and

students as well as the community.

of this fast-growing part of the

three science laboratories. There

Thanks to a collaborative team

school district.”

are separate areas for bus drop-

effort, the school was successfully

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School

provides

Schools.

“The

According

Sapp

Design

The project was built in two phas-

off and parent drop-off of stu-

completed, providing the district

es. The project’s first phase accom-

dents as well as separate exits. The

with plenty of educational space to

modated approximately 350 stu-

gymnasium features its own sepa-

house area fifth and sixth graders

dents while its second expanded the

rate entrance, which allows it to

now and in the future. n

school by eight classrooms, allow-

host physical education class during

— Amy Pagett

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St. Charles County, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: St. Charles County Type of Project: The first phase of a new county park

Broemmelsiek Park, Phase I

Size: 494 acres

Nestled in one of Missouri’s fast-

“provide the perfect vantage point

walkways through the farmhouse

est-growing counties lies a forested

for the night’s display and to serve

grounds where small historical farm

Construction Time: January 2006

oasis that preserves a natural and his-

as the headquarters for the park’s

implements from times past will be

- March 2007

torical jewel for future generations.

monthly star-gazing events.”

displayed,” he added.

Cost: Approximately $7.5 million (including acquisition, engineering and construction)

The Need: To make the park

The 494-acre Broemmelsiek Park

While one aspect of Broemmelsiek

One significant challenge facing

became part of St. Charles County’s

Park was to provide greater accessibil-

the project’s architects stemmed

support structures with the

“Open Space Vision” in 2002 to

ity to the area with new shelters and

from area residents’ concerns about

existing site

provide more natural space for its

restrooms, the team members also

traffic circulation and the size, loca-

accessible while integrating new shelters, restroom facilities and

The Challenge: Alleviating

330,000 residents in an area expe-

wanted to ensure the new elements

tion and appearance of the park facil-

traffic circulation and the size,

riencing rapid development. And

were properly integrated with the

ities. Perkins said the project’s master

location and appearance of

remaining true to the historical farm-

existing site and its structures. Cliff

plan addressed these concerns and

the park facilities

ing and conservation legacy of Jack

Doucet, architect of Otke-Doucet

implemented various design solu-

and Betty Broemmelsiek, who pro-

Architecture, LLC, the project’s archi-

tions to help resolve them, including

vided the land, the park retains an

tect, said they looked no further than

adjusting the park entrance locations

agrarian theme that utilizes existing

the original farm buildings for their

and introducing a loop road that

barns, outbuildings and wood fenc-

inspiration. “In an effort for the struc-

connects different park areas to opti-

ing to blend seamlessly with the flex-

tures to harmoniously exist with the

mize site distances and vehicular traf-

ible-use, passive recreation facilities.

buildings while maintaining a con-

fic safety. “The agrarian architecture

Doug Bolnick, marketing coordi-

temporary appearance, we blended

aesthetic, location of facilities and the

nator for St. Charles County Parks

the new materials of steel columns

pavilion cluster concept as well as the

and Recreation, said that with its

and concrete with older materials

grading and shaping of land in a sen-

location just a few miles from a large

like knotted, warped and unfinished

sitive manner in combination with

percentage of St. Charles County

wood,” he said.

native landscaping alleviated these

residents’ concerns about

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Otke-Doucet Architecture, LLC Architect HNTB Corporation Landscape Architect, Site Designer, Project Manager of Multidisciplinary Design Team

residents, Broemmelsiek Park “offers

According to Gary Perkins, senior architect

for

concerns and satisfied the desire of

Frederich Construction, Inc. General Contractor

a serene escape from everyday activ-

landscape

HNTB

neighborhood residents to preserve

The Richardson Engineering Group, Inc. Consulting Engineers

ity among a thick oak and hickory

Corporation, the project’s landscape

the views and natural beauty of the

forest and rich farmland.”

architect, site designer and project

area’s rural setting,” he said.

The park’s first phase imple-

manager of the multidisciplinary

Thanks to the team’s diligence

ments $4.5 million of site and facility

design team, an existing farmhouse

and willingness to work with area

improvements, including five picnic

on the site that has a mid-1800s

residents, Broemmelsiek Park truly is

shelters; a 2.5-acre, off-leash dog

cabin as its core and includes two

a place for all to enjoy. Bolnick said,

area with a water feature; restrooms

historic framed additions will become

“Designed to focus upon the natural

with composting toilets; a 13-acre

a farming operations and education

highlights of the land and its sur-

waterway; and seven miles of multi-

center in the future. “The grounds

roundings, Broemmelsiek Park pres-

use trails open to hiking, biking and

around the farmhouse/cabin will be

ents a host of opportunities to enjoy

equestrian users. Bolnick said that a

developed to reflect aspects from the

the peaceful surroundings.” n

planned astronomy viewing area will

agrarian history of the area, including

— Jeremy Hull

Photos courtesy of HNTB Corporation

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Carmel, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: Carmel/Clay Parks

Carmel/Clay Central Park

& Recreation Owner’s Representatives: Summit Construction Co., Inc.; A.J. Armstrong, Inc. Type of Project: A new fitness center, aqua park and nature areas

Carmel/Clay Central Park was designed as a unique park that would

Size: 161 acres (park); 156,000

provide enriching, enjoyable escapes

square feet (Monon Center)

through the avenues of recreation,

Cost: $42 million (construction

fitness and nature.

costs) Construction Time: October 2005

“Conceiving

design

for

- December 2006

a park that would not only pro-

The Need: A unique park that

vide an abundance of amenities,

provides recreation and fitness opportunities

but that would seamlessly and

The Challenge: Designing a venue

unobtrusively fit into the commu-

that would be available to the

nity and habitat that surrounds,

entire gamut of the anticipated

abuts or inhibits it, presented a

user community while ensuring that the community would be

master planning challenge,” stated

happy with the results

Frank Parisi, AIA, LEED AP, associate with Williams Architects, one of the project’s architects. Therefore, the park was developed with three different components. A nature area features a 6.5-acre fishing lagoon and boardwalk, a woodland garden, natural ravine

TEAM MEMBERS

overlooks, activity lawn areas, 60

Williams Architects Project Architect (Monon Center)

acres of woods and four miles of

a 10,000-square-foot, urban-style

A project of this magnitude

JJR Land Planner, Landscape Architect & Civil Engineer (Park)

trails that connect to the Monon

skatepark outside. Connected to

surrounded on three sides by

Greenway, a regional trail for joggers,

the west building by the Monon

upper-middle-class

pedestrians, cyclists and skateboard-

Oasis, the enclosed steel and glass

could have been a community rela-

ers that cuts through the center of

walkway elevated over the Monon

tions nightmare, according to The

the park.

Greenway, the 31,000-square-foot

Hagerman Group. Therefore, the

The Hagerman Group Construction Manager Becker Landscape Contractors Inc. Landscape & Site Development

neighbors

A 10-acre aqua park includes a

east building is comprised of four

team took a proactive community

zero-depth activity pool, two water

classrooms, an art studio, a computer

outreach approach and invited all

slides, an inner tube ride, a six-lane

lab, a terrace and banquet facilities

the residents of the surrounding

McCammack Tile Hard Tile Installation

lap pool, a deep pool with plunge

with a catering kitchen.

neighborhoods to an open meet-

slide, a 1-meter diving board, a kid-

Many sustainable elements are

ing before construction began to

Performance Contracting, Inc. Interior Contractors

die pool, a tot slide and a sand play-

present in the project, according to

discuss potential concerns such as

ground plus concession stands.

The Hagerman Group, the project’s

noise, dust and traffic that would be

The Monon Center is a fitness/

construction manager. The roof is

created by construction.

lifestyle center comprised of two

designed to be energy efficient, and

What is now 161 acres of

brick and limestone structures joined

the lighting and HVAC systems are

green space featuring a variety of

together by an enclosed walkway.

controlled for maximum energy sav-

natural environments began as

The Monon Center’s west build-

ings. Half of the Monon Center’s

a low, poorly draining farmland

ing houses 115,000 square feet of

facade is performance-tinted glass,

and woodland area bisected by

recreational space outfitted with a

reducing the need for interior light-

the Monon Greenway. In addition,

dance studio, group fitness studios,

ing. In addition, the park’s ecological

the Monon Center, with its flex-

an indoor walking/running track,

water filtration system is sustainable

ible indoor programming, not only

three basketball courts, locker rooms

in that gray water from the aqua park

responds to growing and changing

with a dry sauna, an indoor aquat-

does not drain into the community’s

patron needs but also has the capa-

ics center with two pools and two

sanitary sewers. Instead, it is flushed

bility to generate enough revenue

waterslides, a childcare area, party

to the on-site, man-made ponds and

to achieve full cost recovery in the

rooms, conference rooms, conces-

wetlands where natural percolation

running of the facility. n

sions, a café, a fitness center and

filters the water for reuse.

Essential Architectural Signs Signs

— Stacey Nathanson

Photos courtesy of Williams Architects

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Lambert-St.Louis

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Expansion Program

International Airport/City of St. Louis Type of Project: Expansion of an airport Size: Approximately 1,500 acres Cost: $1.059 billion (total)

The Lambert-St. Louis International

Construction Time: July 2001 - April 2006

Airport Expansion Program, encom-

The Need: To improve air services

passing 150 projects, has enhanced

at an international airport

the airport’s ability to provide quality

The Challenge: Timing the

air services.

complicated project

The project’s nine primary elements included a new 9,000-foot-long runway that is parallel to Lambert’s two Photo courtesy of Sam Fentress Photography

existing primary runways; two new

TEAM MEMBERS

Parsons Corporation Project Manager AAIC inc. Architect (Fire Station) ABNA Engineering Prime Architect/Engineer AFRAM Corp. Prime Architect/Engineer Bayse Prime Architect/Engineer The Benham Companies, LLC Maintenance Facilities Designer Burns & McDonnell Prime Architect/Engineer CH2M Hill Prime Architect/Engineer Clayton Engineering Prime Architect/Engineer HDR Engineering Prime Architect/Engineer Kowelman Engineering Prime Architect/Engineer

9,000-foot-long taxiways and con-

economy,” he said. Requiring more

“Time was the greatest challenge,”

necting taxiways; a new route for

than eight years to plan and com-

added Jeff Kolb, vice president

Lindberg Boulevard, including the

plete, it involved the coordination

of Dave Kolb Grading. “We overcame

state’s first traffic tunnel; a new,

and management of more than 550

that by adding more equipment

straighter route for Natural Bridge

organizations and 14,000 jobs.

and double shifting at the right

Road, replacing inefficient sections of

AAIC inc. was the architect for the

time.” This enabled the company

roadway, as well as modifications and

new fire station. According to Barbara

to move up to 100,000 cubic yards

rebuilds of five other area roadways;

Anderson, project architect for AAIC,

per day.

a new airfield fire station; funding

the fire station complies with Federal

Lea added that the airport and its

for the design and construction of a

Aviation Administration (FAA) require-

expansion team developed a seam-

new school in the Pattonville School

ments specific to an airport environ-

less organization dedicated to com-

District and a new fire station in

ment. “It had to comply with FAA

pleting the project on time, within

the Robertson Fire Protection District;

clearances for the approach slope and

budget, and with high quality and

acquiring 2,000 residential and com-

transitional slope of the aircraft,” she

safety levels. This meant putting

mercial parcels; moving approximate-

said. “To maximize the roof height,

aside individual firm egos. “The

ly 13.5 million cubic yards of soil;

the high point of the roof is laid out

individuals assigned to the program

and pouring enough concrete to fill

within the required clearance, and

became part of a greater team, leaving

the Scottrade Center with a concrete

the slope of the roof actually follows

company credentials at the front

block five and a half stories tall.

the transition slope of the aircraft.”

door,”

said,

giving

special

According to Jeff Lea, public rela-

According to Janet Kolb, presi-

acknowledgement to the city’s Board

tions manager for Lambert-St. Louis

dent of Dave Kolb Grading, Inc., the

of Public Service for its contracting

International Airport/City of St. Louis,

general contractor for four packages

expertise, the airport management

the project’s owner, the project

of the grading, the project entailed

for its leadership, the program man-

allowed the airport to handle dual,

dealing with every type of geological

agement office for its financial man-

simultaneous approaches by aircraft

material from solid rock to pure black

agement strength, and the expansion

in poor weather, greatly reducing

lake-bottom mud and everything in

team for its design and construction

traffic delays. It also expanded air-

between. “Having a varied fleet to

management expertise.

Zurheide-Hermann Prime Architect/Engineer

port capacity by 34 percent in good

put the right equipment in the right

This award-winning project is the

SPK Joint Venture (Jacobs Facilities, Parsons Corporation, Kwame Building Group) Construction Manager

weather and improved airfield safety.

application at the right time was chal-

largest capital improvement project

“[The project] also positions St. Louis

lenging, but also led to the success of

in St. Louis history and one of the

for commercial aviation growth in

the project in bringing it in on time

largest in Missouri history. n

the long term, thus buoying the local

and under budget,” she said.

MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. Roadway Relocation PBTS Prime Architect/Engineer Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. Prime Architect/Engineer URS Corp. Prime Architect/Engineer Woolpert Prime Architect/Engineer

C. Grantham Co. General Contractor C. Rallo Contracting General Contractor

— June Campbell

Interface Construction General Contractor

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. General Contractor (Lindbergh Tunnel)

Sierra Bravo, Inc. General Contractor

James G Staat Tuckpointing Inc. Masonry Restoration/Joint Sealants

Fred Weber, Inc. General Contractor

James Cape & Sons General Contractor

Millstone Bangert Inc. General Contractor

Bieg Plumbing Company, Inc. Plumbing Contractors

Power Hauling, Inc. Trucking

Gershenson Construction Co. General Contractor

KCI Construction Co. General Contractor

Mosley Construction, Inc. General Contractor

County Asphalt Paving Company, Inc.

Roy Gittemeier Contractors, Inc. Foundation Contractors

Hankins Construction Company General Contractor

K&S Associates General Contractor

Sharks & Sharks General Contractors, Inc. General Contractor

H.L.S., Inc. d/b/a H.L.S. Hauling Suppliers & Construction/Material Hauling

Strunk Concrete, Inc.

David Kolb Grading, Inc. General Contractor (Grading)

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Noblesville, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: City of Noblesville

Noblesville City Hall

Type of Project: Renovation and expansion of an existing city hall Size: 65,000 square feet (addition);

10,000

a complete exterior masonry resto-

was the connecting bridge through

square feet, the existing city hall in

ration, which will allow the historic

the lobby atrium — a connection

- November 2006

Noblesville, Ind., did not have the

structure to last another 100 years,

between old and new — that offers

The Need: A larger city hall

necessary space to adequately serve

according to Skibinski. Two 70-car

a unique open feel to the atrium,”

to accommodate a rapidly

the public. Originally a Carnegie

parking lots were also constructed

said Skibinski.

library, the building was constructed

on the site, one for the public and

new addition to the existing

in 1912. It was not until 1988 that

one for employees.

structure despite different floor

it was remodeled into a city hall.

“Key to the success of the project

10,000-gallon retention tank that

In 2001, the city was forced to

was maintaining the building’s his-

was installed under the pavement

move several of its departments off

toric, turn-of-the-century feel,” said

in the east parking lot. Not only

site into leased space because the

Skibinski. The City of Noblesville,

does the tank offset the abundance

facility did not have enough space

local historic preservation groups and

of street water from rain, but it can

to function properly or provide a

community forums agreed during

also be tapped into to help irrigate

good working environment for

design discussions that the new con-

the landscape around the building,

employees. “In 2004, under the new

struction should be complementary

helping reduce water consumption

leadership of Mayor John Ditslear,

to the historic building. To that end,

and cost.

[the city] started working toward

the new building’s facade emulates

The project was completed suc-

a new building that would fasten

the exterior of the existing building

cessfully in November 2006. Since

to the old city hall,” said Rusty

through use of matching clay brick

then, it has won the Noblesville

Bodenhorn, administrative officer for

and Indiana limestone, making for a

Chamber of Commerce award

MacDougall Pierce Construction, Inc. General Contractor

the mayor’s office.

seamless transition from old to new.

for Best New Construction and

At 75,000 total square feet, the

“Most observers are not able to tell

the

Poindexter Excavating Excavating Contractors

newly expanded Noblesville City

where the existing building ends and

Contractors, Inc. Indiana Chapter

Hall brings the city’s departments

new construction begins,” he said.

Award of Excellence, both in 2007.

10,000 square feet (renovations) Cost: $18 million Construction Time: August 2005

growing city The Challenge: Connecting the

heights between the two buildings

TEAM MEMBERS

Odle McGuire Shook (OMS) Architect & Engineer Meyer Najem Construction Manager

Encompassing

only

An innovative aspect of the project, according to Bodenhorn, is the

Associated

Builders

and

together again in one location. The

Constructing a large addition to

“We are very proud of the look and

facility now houses the mayor’s office

the original building adjacent to a

feel of our new building and feel

as well as the engineering, planning,

historic downtown square created

that we not only had good design

economic development, human

a number of challenges, according

people but the whole project was

resources, public relations and infor-

to Skibinski. Additionally, the great-

a close-knit [group] of people that

mation technology (IT) departments.

est interior construction challenge

worked well together to produce

Each department has at least a 12-

involved connecting the existing

this award-winning project,” said

person conference room and one

structure to the new addition while

Bodenhorn. “We have enough build-

smaller conference area. The new

accommodating different floor-to-

ing now to last us into the next 20 or

city hall also includes a 185-person

floor heights between the two build-

25 years.” n

council chamber and a council con-

ings. “Paramount to this success

— Megan Wheeler

ference room. The existing chamber can now be divided into two 100person meeting rooms. In addition, the partially unfinished lower level provides space for future expansion, according to Gerard J. Skibinski, AIA, executive vice president, senior principal for project architect Odle McGuire Shook (OMS). In addition to a 65,000-squarefoot addition, the project included a complete renovation of the existing space. New plumbing was installed, as well as a new roof and new windows. The building also underwent Photos courtesy of City of Noblesville

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MacDougall Pierce Construction, Inc. provides general contracting, concrete and carpentry services to the entire Midwest. Located in Fishers, Ind., MacDougall Pierce Construction specializes in commercial retail, office, warehouse and healthcare projects. Founded by G. Robert MacDougall in 1976, MacDougall Pierce Construction earned $1 million within its first year of business. The company has since grown into a highly respected contractor with annual sales approaching $58 million. The company is experienced in a variety of project types, including but not limited to: • Athletic • Commercial • Industrial • Religious • Retail • Transportation • Government • Restaurants • Educational • C-store/Fueling • Branch banks • Hospitals MacDougall Pierce Construction has become the successful company it is today through its dedication to customer service. “We feel that getting to know [our] clients will help in determining their needs and budgets,” says Bob Kemper, Vice President of Construction for MacDougall Pierce Construction. “We work very closely with [our] clients in finding their needs and intentions for exactly what they

[want] in their projects.” The company maintains great relationships with its clients on both a professional and a personal level. Self performing the installation of concrete and carpentry, MacDougall Pierce Construction offers clients 75 field employees more than capable of performing these services. Collectively, the company provides more than 250 years of experience to its clients. “Each individual within our office has experience in each and every aspect of construction,” says Kemper. MacDougall Pierce Construction is currently constructing three Super Wal-Mart stores in Illinois and Indiana. Each of the stores is approximately

200,000 square feet and the contracts range from $8 million to $14 million. The company is also working on a new high school building for Lapel, Ind., at a contracted amount of $18 million. Additionally, the firm has performed interior renovations for Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind.; the new construction of a courthouse in Noblesville, Ind.; and a new corporate office for Crane Federal Credit Union in Crane, Ind. Continually providing fair, honest and quality general contracting services, MacDougall Pierce Construction intends to maintain its leadership in the field of construction for years to come. — Corporate Profile

Indianapolis, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner/Program Manager:

State of Indiana Forensic & Health Sciences Laboratories

Indiana Finance Authority Type of Project: New forensic and health science labs for the state Size: 187,069 square feet Cost: $58 million Construction Time: June 2004 - October 2006

The State of Indiana Forensic &

The Need: Consolidation of the

Health Sciences Laboratories is set-

Indiana Department of Health, the

ting a precedent for merging the

State Department of Toxicology and the Indiana State Police

state’s two primary facilities focus-

Forensics Laboratory

ing on health, safety and crime

The Challenge: Achieving

analysis together with a Biosafety

LEED® certification

Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory. The Indiana State Department of Health and the Indiana University Division of Toxicology have coupled with the Indiana State Police Forensics Laboratory in a 187,069-squarefoot,

TEAM MEMBERS

Powers & Sons Construction Co., Inc.; Turner Construction Company (Joint Venture) Owner’s On-site Representatives Wilson Consulting Program Manager RATIO Architects, Inc. Architect of Record A2SO4 Architecture, LLC Associate Architect

three-story

facility.

This

dynamic and technically driven union provides the opportunity for the exchange of knowledge across disciplines, while enhancing the Photo courtesy of Mardan Photography

work environment as well as the lab services for the state. Centrally located near downtown Indianapolis, the site provides

as training labs, conference areas,

building used energy modeling to

receiving, reception and employee

“forecast an annual operating cost

breakrooms.

savings of $195,533 or a 20 per-

quick and easy access to I-65 as

“Bringing three agencies togeth-

cent energy savings,” said Kevin

F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc. General Contractor

well as major downtown streets. In

er to focus on health, safety and

Russell, project manager of A2SO4

an effort to reintroduce an “urban

crime analysis” while being able

Architecture, LLC, the project’s

Kitchell Contractors, Inc. General Contractor

character” to the area, the mass

to share ideas involved with foren-

associate architect.

of the building is pushed close to

sic and scientific investigation

Leading such a large, complicat-

Essential Architectural Signs Signs

the street with a small entry plaza.

was the most innovative aspect

ed and very technical project team

Parking and service components

of the project, according to Brian

was another struggle that was dealt

are relegated to the back or north

Renner,

commissioner

with by maintaining a rigorous

side of the building.

for the Indiana Department of

schedule and conducting design

Administration at the Indiana State

reviews at each stage along with

Office Building Commission.

budget estimate reviews. Value

Fulton Air Balance & Commissioning Services Building Commissioning Harry J. Kloeppel & Associates, Inc. Laboratory Furniture Precast Specialties, Inc. Precast/Prestressed Concrete

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“The building was designed with the work going on inside in mind,”

deputy

said William Browne, FAIA, LEED AP,

Attaining Leadership in Energy

engineering was implemented by

principal for RATIO Architects, Inc.,

and Environmental Design (LEED®)

the owner’s representatives and

the project’s architect of record.

certification was one of the great-

design team in order to bring costs

Connected by a three-story base,

est challenges for workers. LEED®

down without jeopardizing the

two “antiparallel” polynucleotide

certification was achieved by using

design intent.

strands representing a portion of

local, sustainable materials. Low-

The unique cross-section of

DNA form a double helix design

flow fixtures were integrated into

health, science and forensic work-

that is wound around a common

the design, reducing water use

ers helped shape the overall project

exterior plaza. Each wing’s exterior

by 32 percent. Approximately 89

design, inspiring a cerebral and

includes brick patterns and color

percent of construction and demo-

symbolic aesthetic and workplace.

arrangements that suggest patterns

lition waste was diverted from the

“Only bringing together the right

witnessed under a microscope.

landfill, and approximately 30 per-

personnel from various agencies,

Lab spaces are distinctively situ-

cent of the project’s total materi-

the design team and owner’s rep-

ated to provide separation, security

als were manufactured within 500

resentative made this project so

and safety while allowing agencies

miles of the project site. Through

successful,” Renner said. n

to share various resources such

an integrated design approach, the

— Megan Merritt

government

Facts & Figures Owner: State of Missouri Type of Project: A new laboratory facility Size: 17,000 square feet Construction Time: April 2004 - August 2006 The Need: To replace an old laboratory building and consolidate operations The Challenge: Dealing with existing site conditions

Jefferson City, Missouri TEAM MEMBERS

The Clark Enersen Partners, Science and Research Design Group Architect

State of Missouri Public Health Laboratory Overlooking the Missouri River,

diseases as well as other medical

when construction commenced in

the new State of Missouri Public

conditions caused by environmental

April 2004. The previously undevel-

River City Construction, LLC General Contractor

Health Laboratory provides state-

contamination — all with the goal

oped land resembled a jungle with

of-the-art

for

of protecting the citizens of Missouri

its dense vegetation, steep slope and

Central Missouri Glass

researchers working to protect pub-

from communicable diseases and

drainage ravine. It took three solid

Mainline Fire Protection, Inc. Fire Protection

lic health and save lives.

identifying environmental hazards,”

months just to clear and level the

Missouri Terrazzo Company, Inc. Terrazzo

he said.

site. According to Kevin Beal, project

senior principal for The Clark Enersen

The five-story concrete structure

manager for River City Construction,

Partners, Science and Research

contains both laboratory and office

LLC, the project’s general contrac-

Design Group, the project’s archi-

spaces, including 13,200 square feet

tor, this required the team to bring

tect, the state wanted to replace an

of Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) space,

in more than 50 feet of fill for the

outdated laboratory building and

which means it meets stringent

site. “You fill it with loads of dirt and

consolidate lab operations previous-

safety standards in order to test and

after we brought in all the dirt, we

ly spread among various facilities.

process extremely hazardous mate-

had to monitor the settlement of

“The new facility was envisioned,

rial. “Included in the facility are labo-

that dirt for 60 days before we could

designed and built to become the

ratories to conduct investigations in

move on to foundation work,” he

state hub of research, testing, diag-

the areas of microbiology, virology,

said. Site preparation also included

nosis, prevention and treatment

serology/immunology, chemistry,

a few surprises, such as the discov-

of infectious and communicable

environmental bacteriology, breath

ery of piles upon piles of previously

alcohol, metabolic disease and

unknown rubble, including tons of

tuberculosis,” said Lattig. All labs

leather scraps from a nearby, but

accommodate modern lab instru-

long-gone shoe factory.

Ravensberg, Incorporated Specialty Contractors Research Facilities Design Laboratory Consultants

accommodations

According to Greg Lattig, AIA,

mentation and computers, while the

Beal said that as challenges arose

modular design allows flexibility for

during construction, the team met

future growth and changes in test-

with an on-site owner’s representa-

ing methods and procedures. The

tive and reached the architect by

project also includes extensive and

telephone. Receiving these timely

innovative mechanical and electri-

responses

cal systems, including three massive

tion to proceed without delays.

boilers, seven air-handling units and

He expressed appreciation for the

two emergency power generators

input from the owner, the architect

to serve the specialized needs of the

and all the subcontractors. He said,

40 labs within.

“We had a really good team and it

Although the building’s occupants now enjoy spectacular river views, the situation was much different

permitted

construc-

allowed us to bring the job in on time and on budget.” n — June Campbell

Photos courtesy of Thomas J.L. Merker

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Maryland Heights, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: St. Louis County Government Type of Project: A new county building Size: 30,000 square feet Cost: $4.25 million (construction costs)

St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic Operations Building The one-story St. Louis County

portions of the highway scheduled

According to Jerry Otterson, AIA,

- September 2006

Department of Highways and Traffic

for full closure for two years, it was

LEED AP, senior architect/senior

The Need: A new facility to replace

Operations Building (T.O.B.) is a

imperative that the county have the

project manager for The Benham

centralized and thoroughly modern

ability to quickly adjust its signals to

Companies, LLC, the project’s archi-

project within the construction

new facility. “The building provides

keep traffic flowing as smoothly as

tect/engineer of record, completing

budget

a facility to shelter and service high-

possible.”

the project within the construction

Construction Time: August 2005

an aging, outdated structure The Challenge: Completing the

TEAM MEMBERS

The Benham Companies, LLC Architect/Engineer of Record Hankins Construction Company General Contractor County Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. Hanenkamp Electric T.R. & L Communications, LLC Communications Contractors

way maintenance vehicles,” said Jerry

The preengineered structure fea-

budget was a challenge. Collaboration

Wild, AIA, project manager/architect

tures horizontal ribbed metal siding

and communication helped the team

for St. Louis County Government’s

and split-face masonry, according to

stay within budget while meeting all

Department

Works

David G. Hankins, project manager

the county’s needs.

and Highways and Traffic. “The

for Hankins Construction Company,

Completed in September 2006,

facility also provides space for man-

the project’s general contractor. “The

this unique, modern structure greatly

agement and administrative func-

project was designed to provide a

contributes to the safety and effi-

tions associated with highway main-

functional, low-maintenance facility

ciency of traffic operations in St. Louis

tenance and [a] traffic-control center

with an attractive, functional appear-

County. n

for the county’s 3,000 miles of roads.

ance,” Wild added.

Public

— June Campbell

It replaced a grievously outdated and decrepit facility.” Forty full-time employees work out of or at the center. The facility includes office space, a highway-sign production area, a traffic-light control testing area, a general storage area, eight enclosed garage bats and a loading dock. The project also included site improvements such as earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete curbs, concrete walks, storm and sanitary sewers, water lines, fencing, landscaping, and more. According to Wild, the facility greatly helps the county carry out its day-to-day work. Its control center contains a bank of monitors and computers that ties into camera feeds from 15 high-profile intersections. This proved invaluable after Highway I-64/40 closed in January 2008 and thousands of vehicles were diverted into the county’s road systems from the closed highway. Working from the center, technicians could identify and correct signal-timing issues with the flip of a switch. “This saves an immense amount of time since we are able to avoid having to dispatch technical crews into the field in rush-hour traffic,” said Wild. “With Photos courtesy of St. Louis County Public Works Design

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healthcare facilities

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Facts & Figures Owner: BJC HealthCare Type of Project: A new hospital Size: 171,000 square feet (hospital); 6,800 square feet (energy center) Cost: $75 million (project cost) Construction Time: Early 2005 February 2007 (opened to public) The Need: A healthcare facility for an underserved area The Challenge: Managing an accelerated schedule, and working around poor weather conditions

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HOK Architect Paric|Barton Malow, a joint venture General Contractor Henneman Engineering, Inc. Consulting Engineers Jacobsmeyer Mauldin Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors

O’Fallon, Missouri

Progress West HealthCare Center As the first full-service hospital in

rooms], were built in such a way

vice president and healthcare princi-

the fast growing southern area of

that future additions can occur with-

pal for HOK, the project’s architect.

St. Charles County, Mo., Progress

out inconvenience to the patient.”

He added that BJC HealthCare want-

West HealthCare Center provides

Located on a new greenfield site

ed the hospital to have a presence

convenient access to a full range of

with excellent visibility from the

as you drive by and a warm, hotel-

primary care and medical specialists.

nearby highway, the hospital rep-

like feel while avoiding an impres-

The project included the construc-

resents Phase I of a 10-year, three-

sion of opulence. “They didn’t

tion of a new 171,000-square-foot

phase plan. “We planned the build-

want people to feel that money

hospital as well as a separate 6,800-

ing in all three phases initially so it

had been spent inappropriately,” he

square-foot energy center.

could grow without disruption to the

explained. “From day one, it was all

existing phases,” said Don Lemonds,

about the patients.”

“The purpose of the project was to construct a new healthcare facility in a previously underserved area,” said John Antes, president of Progress West Healthcare Center, a part of the BJC HealthCare system, the project’s owner. The 72-bed hospital provides complete imaging and diagnostic services, 24-hour emergency care, surgery, birthing suites, private patient rooms, and more. “The hospital is built with the intent to double in five years, then double again in 10,” added Antes. “Planned growth means key components, such as the front entry and the ORs [operating

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The patient rooms, which are

for Paric. “It took a significant effort

spacious and designed with safety

from everyone involved to make it

in mind, feature oversized pic-

happen on time.”

ture windows and private bath-

The team members each brought

rooms located close to the beds to

their unique talents to the proj-

minimize patient falls. A concierge

ect, which ultimately resulted in a

desk and upscale furniture in

successful new hospital that will

the front lobby provide a “hotel”

benefit the community for years

feel, while wireless technology is

to come. “HOK has a long, strong

found throughout the hospital.

history in healthcare design,” said

A fast-track schedule posed chal-

Antes. “They truly embrace how the

lenges to the design team and to

patient care environment impacts

the general contractor, Paric|Barton

the healing process. Paric had the

Malow, a joint venture. In addi-

foresight to tie their local strength

tion to accommodating what was

with Barton Malow, a national

already a tight schedule, the team

firm that specializes in new hospi-

faced 63.5 “weather days” when

tal development, to provide us an

elements such as heat, cold, precipi-

exemplary resource.”

tation or wind affected critical activi-

Dave Martin, project director

ties. “With the number of weather

for Barton Malow, said, “From pre-

days we experienced, it was quite

construction through owner turn-

an accomplishment to finish the

over, our joint venture partnership

amount of work we did in a little

met every challenge this project has

more than 18 months,” said Carl

to offer.” n

Eisenhauer, senior project manager

— June Campbell Photos courtesy of HOK/By Sam Fentress

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Facts &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Figures Owner: Community Health Network Type of Project: Expansion and renovation of an existing hospital Size: Approximately one million square feet Cost: $170 million Construction Time: Completed in

Indianapolis, Indiana

Community Hospital North Expansion & Renovation Community

Hospital

North

April 2007

recently underwent an expansion

The Need: An expansion and

and renovation to transform it from a

renovation to better serve patients The Challenge: Keeping design

small suburban hospital to an urban

information flowing to keep

hospital capable of performing com-

construction progressing

plex medical produces. The project included a six-story medical tower, a five-story medical office building, a six-story parking garage and expanded surgical suites and support service spaces, all linked by walkways. The expansion nearly doubled the size of the existing facility, giving it

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more space to serve the fast grow-

Summit Construction Co., Inc. Program Manager/Construction Manager/General Contractor

ing northeastern suburbs and com-

RTKL Associates, Inc. Architect

into this explosive market, according

Becker Landscape Contractors Inc. Landscape & Site Development

ectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architect. The expansion added

McCammack Tile Hard Tile Installation

partum (LDRP) maternity suites,

pete with other hospitals expanding to RTKL Associates, Inc., the proj60

labor/delivery/recovery/post-

36 private neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) suites and 20 pediatric suites. In addition, 58 existing multipatient rooms in the hospital were converted into private rooms, and the entire facility was equipped with state-of-the-art digital information technology, security and communication systems.

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Photo courtesy of Summit Construction Co., Inc.

The entire facility was designed

according to RTKL Associates. To

construction manager/general con-

project was reportedly the first usage

to enhance the patient and family

that end, the designers created one

tractor. Those features included the

of this tool in the United States,”

experience, and each new room pro-

main entrance where visitors enter

swooping all-glass entry gallery, an

said Fleck.

vides private zones for both patient

via a two-story curved glass gallery.

infilled interior courtyard, a solarium

and family members, according to

All public functions are located within

and a roof garden patio.

RTKL Associates. To that end, the

this area featuring a central elevator

An innovative aspect of the con-

flowing to keep up the pace of

rooms feature hospitality-style ame-

core, which provides easy access to

struction was the use of the Magic

construction, according to Fleck.

nities in the family area, including

outpatient services, parking and the

Arm system to load materials on

“The project team worked togeth-

Internet access, televisions, micro-

six-story medical tower. Wayfinding

each floor, a hoisting aid invented

er very well in a cooperative,

waves, refrigerators and sleeping

is improved in the interior through

in Israel, according to Fleck. The

collaborative fashion to address

accommodations. Additionally, high-

layers of transparency that allow visi-

Magic Arm system utilizes a light-

this challenge,” said Fleck. Design

risk patient rooms are located to

tors to see where they are going and

weight hoist that can be easily

alternatives and value engineering

provide views into the sunlit, six-

where they have been, according to

mounted to a floor, allowing various

options were another end result

story atrium, and the NICU suites

RTKL Associates.

construction

of the successful cooperation of

include accommodations for families

materials

Challenging the project was the need to keep design information

such

“Perhaps the most unique feature

bricks, mortar, plumbing and scaf-

of this facility is the shear number of

folding to be lifted easily to the floor

Wayfinding outside and inside of

architectural features that the project

where needed, which lowers the

Community Hospital North can now

the hospital was also improved. The

included,” said Larry Fleck, vice presi-

need for manual lifting of materials

better serve the community with

existing hospital had many entries

dent for Summit Construction Co.,

thereby saving time and money.

expanded services and facilities. n

and wayfinding was confusing,

Inc., the project’s program manager/

“The Community Hospital North

and babies.

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the team. Completed

April

2007,

— Ian McClure

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Newburgh, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: Deaconess Health System

Deaconess Gateway Hospital

Type of Project: A new hospital Size: 400,000 square feet Cost: $85 million (construction

Deaconess Hospital was near

costs) Construction Time: January 2004 - January 2006

capacity and projections showed

The Need: An increase in hospital

that soon the hospital would be

capacity for Deaconess Health

over capacity. Therefore, Deaconess

System

Health System, the project’s owner,

The Challenge: Overcoming skyrocketing steel prices

determined that another hospital was needed and made plans to build Deaconess Gateway Hospital, a 116-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that would be designed with expansion capabilities and greater work efficiencies. The east side of the Evansville

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area, located seven miles away from the old building, was chosen as the

tic services on the first floor; two

facility near downtown Evansville.

location for the new facility because

operating rooms, two catheterization

Some people thought Deaconess

that was where the population was

labs with two rooms designed for

Health System would close down

growing. Deaconess already owned

future cath labs, and pre- and post-

the 365-bed Deaconess Hospital,

the 60-acre site, which was adjacent

operation rooms on the second floor;

not believing that the new facility

to The Women’s Hospital, another

and 24 patient rooms on the third

was being built to add capac-

Deaconess facility; a cancer center

floor. “The patient rooms are

ity. “Time has proven those critics

Deaconess owns; and other physi-

designed to implement multi-acu-

wrong, and the extra capacity allows

cian offices.

ity care so that patients won’t have

Deaconess Hospital to renovate its

According to Sam Rogers, man-

to be moved from room to room,”

patient rooms and go to all private

ager of public relations for Deaconess

noted Brian Smith, AIA, LEED AP,

rooms,” noted Rogers.

Health System, the most unique

vice president of HOK, the project’s

feature of the project is the large,

architect of record.

Another project challenge, according to Industrial Contractors, Inc., the

tall entryway and hallways on the

“The design allows the hospital

project’s construction manager, was

main floor that link together the

to double in size in a cost-effective

that the structural steel industry was

project’s three buildings — a six-story

manner,” said Smith. Departments

unstable with skyrocketing prices and

main hospital, a three-story heart

with the highest projected growth

supply was not guaranteed. It was

facility and a four-story physicians

are strategically placed to be easily

decided to negotiate an agreement

office building. A two-story atrium

expandable. The hospital will have

with a steel fabricator to resolve mill

with

forms

the option to eventually increase its

rollings and guarantee prices. This

the nexus of a “Main Street” that

patient beds from 116 to 300. In

resulted in the structural engineer

unites the buildings. Designed as

addition to accommodating future

developing the structural frame while

a streetscape-styled walkway, the

growth, the design optimizes the

the architect continued with design

space links a gift shop, a confer-

delivery

services.

development. The owner took a risk

ence center and a street-side café to

Nursing units were carefully laid out

that changes may need to be made

diagnostic services, the emergency

after a work-flow analysis to create

to this frame as the design neared

department and the elevators to sur-

an environment that allows nurses

completion, but this was the only

gery and the patient floors.

to spend as much time as possible at

way to guarantee that the schedule

The main hospital houses imaging,

the patients’ bedside, and the nurses’

would be met.

emergency services, labs, a kitchen

stations have been decentralized so

and a pharmacy on the first floor,

that each station can directly view

is conveniently located, but more

surgery and sterile supply on the

and serve two patient rooms.

importantly, it provides the extra

numerous

skylights

healthcare

Deaconess

Gateway

Hospital

second floor, mechanical operations

According to Rogers, the greatest

space and beds that Deaconess

on the third floor, and patient rooms

challenge on the project was over-

Health System needed in order to

on floors four through six. The heart

coming the perception that this facil-

continue serving the community. n

facility features office and diagnos-

ity would replace Deaconess’ flagship

— Stacey Nathanson

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Noblesville, Indiana

Facts & Figures Owner: Riverview Hospital Type of Project: Hospital additions and renovations

Riverview Hospital Emergency Department

Size: 61,980 square feet (new

Riverview Hospital wanted to

that although the hospital had many

Site work involved relocation of

add capacity and increase its promi-

entrances, it did not have an appar-

all utilities, including electric, sewer

Construction Time: December

nence in the community so it could

ent front door. What many users

and gas to accommodate the

2004 - July 2006

compete with larger regional hospi-

perceived as the main entrance was

extended

The Need: Additional space to

tals that were moving into this fast

actually in the back of the hospital,

“This was a fast-track phase that

growing county. In order to meet

where the ER addition was going to

needed to be complete before

The Challenge: Working on a

these goals, a 61,980-square-foot

be located. Because of the multiuse

construction of the addition could

cramped building site and dealing

addition was planned along with

entry, the new canopy and emergen-

begin,” stated Mishelow. Due to

approximately 12,000 square feet of

cy room lobby needed to be sized

the tight constraints of the site and

renovations.

to handle both emergencies and

staging areas, daily communication

The project was originally intended

general hospital entries. Therefore,

was needed between the owner

as a one-story emergency room (ER)

inside the lobby are two desks, one

and the contractor to coordinate

addition with a basement. However,

directing the general traffic and one

site access as well as vehicular and

at the end of the schematic design

for triage of the emergency cases.

pedestrian traffic.

construction); 12,280 square feet (renovations) Cost: $9 million

increase the hospital’s prominence in the community

with budget limitations

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Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects Architect Meyer Najem Construction Manager Poindexter Excavating Excavating Contractors

parking

phase it became apparent that the

The first floor of the addition

available land the hospital had for

includes 10 acute care treatment

challenges included a tight bud-

future growth was smaller than it had

rooms, six express care rooms,

get that was stretched when the

initially anticipated. Due to this issue,

two major resuscitation rooms, tri-

upper floors were added, and

the addition had to be three stories

age, support space and restrooms.

the need to continue the interior

with shell space over the ER for the

Circular casework of sheet vinyl

and

hospital to grow later. “We provided

patterns was incorporated into the

hospital had introduced on its last

value engineering by advising the

design of the extra-large nurses’ sta-

expansion. “In the end, all three

hospital that it would be more cost

tion. High-end finishes in the waiting

of these challenges were met

efficient to delete the basement and

area include ceramic tile, glass walls,

through creative problem solving,”

add two additional floors and a pent-

decorative tiles, canned lighting

he said.

house suite,” said Sam Mishelow,

and circular bulkheads. The second

executive vice president of Meyer

floor is comprised of 21,190 square

expansion of the upper floors

Najem, the project’s construction

feet of finished space and 2,260

have allowed Riverview Hospital to

manager. “This space would be a

square feet of shell space, and the

meet its goals of accommodating

better value for their dollars.”

third and fourth floors include a total

growth and expanding its commu-

of 38,530 square feet of shell space

nity presence. n

“The hospital had added many additions over the years and many

for future growth.

According

requirement.

exterior

The

Jacoby,

quality

addition

that

and

other

the

— Stacey Nathanson

of them did not flow into a cohesive design,” noted Greg Jacoby, AIA, executive vice president of Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects, the project’s architect. Thus, the exterior of the ER was designed to harmonize with past additions so that some order would be seen in the building. “The two most prominent features of the addition are the emergency canopy for the general public and the separate canopy for the emergency vehicles, with the general public canopy being the largest so it is most easily recognized by a patient during a traumatic event.” One of the unique aspects of the project, according to Jacoby, was Photo courtesy of Riverview Hospital

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Facts & Figures Owner: St. Louis Children’s Hospital (member of BJC HealthCare) Type of Project: Expansion, renovation and seismic upgrade of a hospital Size: 124,000 square feet (new construction); 95,000 square

St. Louis Children’s Hospital East Tower Expansion Thanks to a recent improvement

feet (renovations, plus seismic

project, St. Louis Children’s Hospital

upgrade to exisiing hospital)

has enhanced its ability to provide

Cost: $84 million (construction costs);

services to the area’s expanding

$2 million (seismic upgrades)

population. The project included a

Construction Time: January 2005

seven-story addition to the existing

- April 2008 The Need: Expansion of the hos-

12-story building plus interior reno-

pital to accommodate increasing

vations to 16 existing areas of the

patient volumes

hospital and seismic upgrades.

The Challenge: Constructing the addition over an existing loading

The expansion increased the Photo courtesy of John Twombly

dock, and installing mechanical,

total number of patient beds from

plumbing, fire protection and

235 to 250, with 80 percent being

The large scope of the three-

electrical infrastructure

private rooms. Specifically, the neo-

year, multiphase project creat-

natal intensive care unit (NICU) was

ed challenges for the team. For

According to Gaffney, the great-

expanded to 75 beds, which was

example, according to Pat Gaffney,

est challenge stemmed from install-

nearly a 50 percent increase, and

project

Alberici

ing the mechanical, plumbing, fire

the creation of a dedicated cardiac

Constructors, the project’s con-

protection and electrical infrastruc-

intensive care unit (CICU) grew the

struction manager, the addition

ture that services the 16 areas that

pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)

had to be built over an existing

made up the renovation. “Much

from 28 to 34 beds. “The expan-

loading dock that needed to remain

work had to take place outside

sion and renovation was needed

operational throughout the process.

the construction area,” he said.

Karlsberger Architects, Inc. Architect of Record/Shell & Core Design Architect

due to rising patient volumes,”

“In

the

“Also, there were numerous shut-

explained Larry Vancil, director of

existing loading dock facilities and

downs that were required for

Tchoukaleff Kelly Hartke Healthcare Planning Architect

facility services for the hospital.

to be sensitive to the numerous

tie-ins of these services that [affect-

Alberici Constructors Construction Manager

Performing the construction on

helicopters landing on the build-

ed] spaces outside the renovated

the hospital’s east face allowed for

ing, we determined that a con-

area. All this work had to take place

Duneman Demolition Demolition Contractors

a full integration of the newly con-

ventional crane would be the most

while keeping infection-control

structed spaces with existing ser-

effective means to erect the seven-

measures in consideration. To over-

Frisella Nursery Inc. Landscape Contractors

vices. Ken Redman, senior associate

story addition and to save cost,”

come these challenges, we identi-

for Karlsberger Architects, Inc., the

he said. “Access for the addition

fied all the tie-ins well in advance

project’s architect of record/shell

was only from the north side,

of the work taking place for each

and core design architect, said

and we sequenced the steel erec-

phase. Meetings were held each

the addition had to align with the

tion into three components and

week to identify the impact and to

existing floors and portray a dis-

worked our way out as we went.

coordinate the work with the vari-

tinct identity on the interior while

We had to constantly take into

ous hospital departments.

blending into the existing exterior.

consideration the numerous tun-

“Despite the challenges, the con-

Additionally, the project needed

nels, underground services, over-

struction team met every milestone

to provide increased interior space

head walkways and basements that

schedule date and finished within

that allowed the hospital to flex

service the hospital. Whenever a

the owner’s budget,” said Gaffney.

patient beds on a single floor rather

helicopter visited the hospital, we

He added that the staff members

than split units from floor to floor.

had to confirm that the crane was

worked diligently with the project

“Providing a building that would

out of the flight path. In order to

team to keep the progress moving

complement the existing facility

minimize time, we put the pilot of

without sacrificing patient care.

and at the same time [bring] new

the helicopter in direct contact with

Vancil said, “The project’s suc-

and innovative concepts to a facil-

the operator of the crane. The pilot

cess resulted from the collaboration

ity that continues to strive to be the

would call into the operator and tell

[among] the project team, contrac-

best in its field were some of the

them their estimated time of arriv-

tors and hospital staff.” n

team goals,” he said.

al, and the crane operator would

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order

for

build

over

position the crane in a manner that didn’t alter the flight path.”

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Creve Coeur, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owners: TIC CityPlace, LLC; TIC

CityPlace 5 Medical Office Building

CityPlace Investors, LLC Developer: The Koman Group Type of Project: A new medical office building Size: 82,500 square feet Cost: $15 million (construction costs)

Located in CityPlace, a grow-

Construction Time: May 2005

ing 50-acre, multiuse development

- January 2006

in the city of Creve Coeur, Mo.,

The Need: Space for medical offices and ambulatory surgery

CityPlace 5 Medical Office Building

The Challenge: Building on a

houses more than 30 specialty

tight site

physicians as well as an ambulatoPhotos courtesy of Kris Kennedy

ry surgery center. The three-story

“The major challenge for the project was

structure stands beside a five-level, 530-car parking structure that was

the very tight site on which the building was to

also a project component.

be constructed,” said Rick Clawson, principal

“There was a group of doctors who wanted to relocate and TEAM MEMBERS

ACI/Boland, Inc. Architect Clayco Design-build Firm The Du-Mont Company Miscellaneous Steel Fabricator GeoTest Inc. Geotechnical Engineers

Dan O’Connor, vice president of

“There were streets on three sides

operations and construction for

of the site and a building with lower-level

The Koman Group, the project’s

parking immediately to the east.”

developer. “And that was the primary tenant and purpose of the construction.”

importance to protect the patients

a matching architectural precast

According to Rick Clawson, prin-

and their families, keeping them

concrete panel skin.

cipal for ACI/Boland, Inc., the proj-

dry and safe during their visit,”

ect’s architect, the project’s goals

he said.

“The major challenge for the project was the very tight site on

were to provide medical office

Situated close to two hospi-

which the building was to be con-

space, imaging and the opportu-

tals, CityPlace 5 has easy access

structed,” said Clawson. “There

nity for outpatient surgery suites

from three lighted intersections

were streets on three sides of the

— all within the same building

and affords proximity to campus

site and a building with lower-level

for patient convenience. “[The]

amenities such as a fitness cen-

parking immediately to the east.”

Koman Group also felt strongly

ter, shops, banks and restaurants.

O’Connor commended the proj-

that covered parking and direct

The facility features a structural

ect team members for their suc-

building access [were] of great

steel frame, architectural precast

cess at meeting the tight schedule.

concrete, composite metal panels

They had to completely enclose

and a reflective glass curtain wall

the project before winter set in —

system — all of which maintain

and do so with minimal disruption

the high quality of the other build-

to the building next door. “We had

ings in the park. The building’s

to schedule and include certain

large lobby and entrance contains

phases to accommodate the adja-

a coffee kiosk, a waterfall and high-

cent building and the parking for

end finishes such as granite and

those areas,” he said. “Getting the

mahogany. Since medical usage

building closed before winter was a

requires a higher infrastructure,

key milestone.”

“There was a group of doctors who wanted to relocate and build a larger surgery center,” said Dan O’Connor, vice president of operations and construction for The Koman Group, the project’s developer. “And that was the primary tenant and purpose of the construction.” www.constructionreviews.com

for ACI/Boland, Inc., the project’s architect.

build a larger surgery center,” said

each floor has 15-foot-tall ceilings,

CityPlace 5 provides much-

and the top floor has 18 feet of

needed space for healthcare pro-

clearance, which allowed for more

viders. Early tenants making long-

HVAC, ductwork and electric to

term lease commitments included

accommodate the higher loads put

Creve Coeur Surgery Center, LLC,

on a medical building. The park-

Signature Health Services Inc. and

ing structure incorporates a struc-

an orthopedic practice. n

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St. Louis, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner: Family Care Health Centers

Family Care Health Centers at Forest Park Southeast

Type of Project: A new medical building Size: 15,836 square feet Cost: $3.2 million Construction Time: August 2005 - August 2006 The Need: To provide additional

When Family Care Health Centers

to the growing community,” she

ters in the St. Louis area, is located

healthcare services to a growing

(FCHC) was faced with the decision

said. “And located in a historically

directly next to the existing building,

community

in 2005 of where to rebuild its Forest

significant neighborhood, this [new]

which was ultimately demolished to

Park Southeast facility — a longtime

outpatient facility snuggles right in.”

provide expanded parking.

with the older buildings of the

fixture in “The Grove” neighbor-

The 15,836-square-foot, state-of-

According to Bill Wagner, proj-

neighborhood, staying on

hood — it chose to remain with the

the-art facility features 21 medical

ect executive for S.M. Wilson &

residents and businesses that had

exam rooms, a dental operating

Co., the project’s construction man-

grown with it.

suite, a laboratory, medical and den-

ager, one unique project challenge

Karen Berryman Harvey, former

tal waiting areas, as well as support

was building a modern structure

planning and development director

and counseling services. The build-

that would blend in with the older

for FCHC, said FCHC wanted to

ing follows a “racetrack” plan with

buildings of the neighborhood. In

continue to provide medical services

the offices and exam rooms placed

order to realize this vision, differ-

to an area experiencing revitaliza-

along the perimeter while the sup-

ent exterior materials consisting

tion. “The existing health center had

port areas are situated in the center.

of brick, limestone, metal panels

outgrown their facility and there

The new facility, one of only several

and storefront systems had to be

was a need to offer more services

federally qualified healthcare cen-

located in different planes. “Through

The Challenge: Building a modern structure that would blend in

budget, and providing adequate parking for health center staff and construction personnel

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careful coordination, all these mate-

inal structure was demolished. “With

rials were successfully utilized to

FCHC’s help and contacts with other

achieve the look and functionality

businesses in the neighborhood, the

that the owner wanted while staying

parking issues were addressed with

under the allotted budget,” he said.

careful planning and coordination

Berryman Harvey said that S.M.

with all parties during the duration

Wilson, along with TR,i Architects,

of construction,” he said.

Inc., the project’s architect, worked

Since the completion of the

successfully together to develop a

new building, FCHC has received

cohesive plan that came in on time

additional

and within budget. “The compact

project itself has received widespread

and

praise from city leaders. Wagner

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KAI Design & Build 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1900 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-8188 fax: 314-241-0125 mrkt@kai-db.com www.kia-db.com

Kromm, Rikimaru & Johansen, Inc. 9374 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132 314-432-7020 fax: 314-432-6131 info@krjarch.com www.krjarch.com

Rosemann & Associates, P.C. 1221 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 314-678-1448 fax: 314-678-1449 ncripe@rosemann.com www.rosemann.com

Company’s Specialties: Architecture, engineering, construction services and building information modeling

Company’s Specialties: Architects, planners and interiors in educational facilities

Company’s Specialties: Architecture, interior design and planning Client References: • Alton Pointe Apartments • Bogen Lofts • Crown Square Village • Hotel Indigo • Fort Leonard Wood Party Barracks

Construction Managers/General Contractors

Client References: • Gateway Transportation Center • Harris-Stowe State University Early Childhood & Parent Education Center • C.J. Peete HOPE VI Redevelopment • Carondelet & O’Fallon Community Centers • St. Louis Community College Harrison Education Center

ISC Contracting 1545 S. Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63110 314-533-1888 fax: 314-533-0808 dangreen@isccontracting.com www.isccontracting.com

KAI Design & Build 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1900 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-8188 fax: 314-241-0125 mrkt@kai-db.com www.kai-db.com

Company’s Specialties: General contracting and construction management; tenant finish, corporate, hospitality, institutional and new construction

Company’s Specialties: Architecture, engineering, construction services and building information modeling

Client References: • AB-Anheuser-Busch • Bryan Cave LLP • Ronald McDonald House Charities • Commerce Bank/Charter Communications • Sara Lee

MacDougall Pierce Construction Inc. 12720 Ford Dr. Fishers, IN 46038 317-596-6371 fax: 317-596-6381 mtichenor@mpconstr.com www.mpconstr.com Company’s Specialties: Vast array of building construction Client References: • Celadon Trucking • Wal-Mart • Runyon Equipment Rental • O’Reilly Auto Parts • Crane Federal Credit Union

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Company’s Specalties: Senior living, public/academic, commercial, interiors, historic rehab, industrial/ environmental

Company’s Specialties: Construction management, general contracting and design-build services Client References: • BJC HealthCare • Sunrise Senior Living • Rendina Companies • Target Corporation • Anheuser-Busch

Client References: • McEagle Development • Express Scripts • Webster University • Stratford Companies • Pyramid Companies

Rulon Company 2000 Ring Way Rd. St. Augustine, FL 32092 904-584-1400 fax: 904-584-1499 info@rulonco.com www.rulonco.com

Accounting & Business Consulting

S.M. Wilson & Co. 2185 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63139 314-645-9595 fax: 314-645-1700 amy.berg@smwilson.com www.smwilson.com

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Paric 1001 Boardwalk Springs Pl., Ste. 220 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-9500 fax: 636-561-9501 information@paric.com www.paric.com

RubinBrown LLP One N. Brentwood Ave. St. Louis, MO 63105 314-290-3300 fax: 314-290-3400 info@rubinbrown.com www.rubinbrown.com Company’s Specialties: Historic rehabilitation, low-income, new markets tax credits, HUD programs Client References: • Paul Brown Developer, LP • McCormack Baron Salazar • Sun America Affordable Housing Partners • Balke Brown Associates • DFC Group

Communitronics Corporation 1907 S. Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63110 314-771-7160 fax: 314-771-9144 rital@communitronics.com www.communitronics.com

Innovative Technology Group 1325 N. Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132 314-432-4706 fax: 314-432-6378 jscheer@itgca.com www.itgca.com

Company’s Specialties: Manufacturers of suspended wood ceilings and acoustical wall systems and uPVC ceiling and canopy systems

Company’s Specialties: Integrated audiovisual systems design, sales, project management, service, control automation

Client References: • World Golf Hall of Fame • Museum of Jewish Heritage • Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse • Mayo Clinic, Gonda Building • Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

Client References: • Washington University • Saint Louis University • Covidien • Missouri Botanical Gardens • St. John’s Mercy Hospital

Company’s Specialties: Innovative Technology Group is an audiovisual systems integration company that designs and installs emerging technologies in a variety of facility environments.

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Client References: • HOK Inc. Headquarters • Biomedical Systems Corporate Headquarters • Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital • Clayco Headquarters

Company’s Specialties: Providers of professional video and audio designbuild systems

A to Z Laminating Specialists, Inc. 1 Quality Ct. Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-9961 fax: 636-332-9965 sandym@atozlaminating.com www.atozlaminating.com

Carpentry Contractors

VMI Audio & Visual Systems 2268 Welsch Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63146 314-569-1334 fax: 314-569-0742 lmelton@vmico.com

Cabinets

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VMI Audio & Visual Systems

Company’s Specialties: Framing and interior trim for multifamily, custom residential and all types of commercial projects including highest quality millwork and casework installation

Company’s Specialties: All types of commercial and residential custom countertops and cabinets

Company’s Specialties: Civil engineering Client References: • Lambert Pointe Corporate Center • Earth and Planetary Science Building at Washington University in St. Louis • The Boulders at Katy Trails • Northland Shopping Center (Plaza on the Boulevard)

Wallace Engineering 200 E. Brady Tulsa, OK 74103 918-584-5858 fax: 918-584-8689 bthurman@wallacesc.com www.wallacesc.com Company’s Specialties: Structural and civil consulting engineering for architects, owners and contractors Client References: • Experience Music Project Skin System • Oklahoma History Center • National Building Program for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. • de Young Museum Copper Skin System • Fort Bliss Brigade Combat Team #1 Complex

Client References: • Washington University AnheuserBusch Law School Renovation • Amelia V. Carriel Junior High School • Lumière Place Casino and Hotel • St. Clare Health Center • Carmel Regional Performing Arts Center

Consulting Engineers

Civil Engineering

Client References: • Jefferson College, Arnold Campus • Ferguson Bath, Lighting & Kitchen Gallery • St. Louis Orthodontics • Custom Cuts • Schaefer Engineering, Inc.

Grimes Consulting, Inc. 12300 Old Tesson Rd., Ste. 300D St. Louis, MO 63128 314-849-6100 fax: 314-849-6010

Waterhout Construction, Inc. 8110 Dale Ave. St. Louis, MO 63117-1451 314-781-1178 fax: 314-781-1176 waterhout@waterhout.com

Gibbens Drake Scott, Inc. 9201 E. 63rd St., Ste. 100 Raytown, MO 64133 816-358-1790 fax: 816-358-2367 tscott@gdsengr.com www.gdsengr.com Company’s Specialties: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and telecommunications infrastructure Client References: • Sprint/Nextel • Mark One Electric • Bell/Knott & Associates • National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-Central Region • Siemens Building Technology

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Henneman Engineering, Inc. One CityPlace Dr., Ste. 282 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-2113 fax: 314-432-2176 tbice@henneman.com www.henneman.com

Three I Engineering Inc. 2425 W. Indiana St. P.O. Box 6562 Evansville, IN 47712 812-423-6800 fax: 812-423-6814 rmurray@threeieng.com www.threeieng.com

Wallace Engineering 200 E. Brady Tulsa, OK 74103 918-584-5858 fax: 918-584-8689 bthurman@wallacesc.com www.wallacesc.com

Company’s Specialties: Healthcare, laboratory, higher education, energy, and industrial MEP/FP, IT engineering

Company’s Specialties: Architectural design, civil/structural/process/ mechanical/electrical engineering, surveying, roof consulting, communications and security, paint finishing design

Company’s Specialties: Structural and civil consulting engineering for architects, owners and contractors

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Construction Cost Systems, Inc. 1815 S. Meyers Rd., Ste. 200 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630- 678-0808 fax: 630-678-0858 cbransby@ccsos.com www.ccsos.com Company’s Specialties: Cost management/detailed cost estimates at all levels of design Client References: • Lewis & Clark State Office Building • Charles Evans Whittaker Federal Courthouse • Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University Center for Advanced Medicine • Jefferson City Correctional Center Replacement Facility • University of Missouri-Columbia Health Sciences Research Building

Developers

Cost Estimating/Cost Management

Client References: • Washington University School of Medicine • Holy Redeemer Parish • Edward Jones • Missouri Baptist Medical Center • University of Missouri Healthcare System

Client References: • Harley-Davidson Motor Company • Bristol-Myers Squibb New Fitness Center Facility • Bristol-Myers Squibb New Walkway Business Center • Evansville Federal Credit Union • Bristol-Myers Squibb-Tank Farm

Client References: • Experience Music Project Skin System • Oklahoma History Center • National Building Program for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. • de Young Museum Copper Skin System • Fort Bliss Brigade Combat Team #1 Complex

Townsend Capital, LLC 11311 McCormick Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-321-1900 fax: 410-321-1901 stever@townsendcapital.com www.townsendcapital.com

McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. 1415 Olive St., Ste. 310 St. Louis, MO 63103 314-621-3400 fax: 314-436-0071 kevin.mccormack@mccormackbaron.com www.mccormackbaron.com

Company’s Specialties: Providing sophisticated, multidisciplinary approach to planning design, development, construction and financing

Company’s Specialties: MBS specializes in rebuilding economically integrated urban neighborhoods across the United States.

Client References: • Washington University in St. Louis • University of Maryland-Baltimore • The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Client References: • Renaissance At Grand • Duneland Village • Horace Mann • Washington Apartments • Big Brothers Big Sisters, Woolworth Building

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Bi-State Fire Protection Corp. 241 Hughes Ln. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-0011 fax: 636-946-5172 bids@bistatefire.com www.bistatefire.com

Company’s Specialties: Ross & Baruzzini is a leader in providing design and consulting for clients requiring solutions to their facilities and infrastructure challenges in a variety of industries.

Fire & Building Code Consulting

Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. 6 S. Old Orchard St. Louis, MO 63119 314-918-8383 fax: 314-918-1766 ctoder@rossbar.com www.rossbar.com

Client References: • Biomedical Research Building No. 1 • New Student Center and Brady Commons Expansion at the University of Missouri-Columbia • John Q. Hammons Arena at Missouri State University • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport • Missouri American Water Company

GeoTest Inc. 8614 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63144 314-968-1642 fax: 314-968-3557 email@geoteststl.com www.geoteststl.com

Company’s Specialties: Design, engineering/consulting, new installation, retrofit, testing, maintenance

Company’s Specialties: Geotechnical, construction materials testing, environmental, concrete integrity testing (CSL)

Client References: • Clayco • Duke Construction • Brinkmann Constructors • Paric • BSI Constructors

Client References: • Gateway Constructors • Fred Weber, Inc. • J.H. Berra Construction • Koman Group • Kozeny Wagner

J&T Consulting, LLC Timothy Callas, Principal 8220 Rob Ln. 317-889-4300 fax: 317-889-1895 tcallas@jtconsult.us www.jtconsult.us Company’s Specialties: Fire protection consulting, building code review, inspections, code analyst Client References: • Rottmann Architects • A2SO4 Architecture • A3 Design • CMR Corporation • URS Corporation

Interior Design

Fire Protection

Client References: • Windsor School District • Imagine Spring K-8 Charter School • Washington University School of Medicine • Franklin County Judicial Center • Joseph Arthur Middle School

Engineering/Architectural Services

Company’s Specialties: Leading manufacturer of doors and hardware

Geotechnical Engineers

Doors/Frames/Hardware

Ingersoll Rand-Security Technologies 12900 Enterprise Way Bridgeton, MO 63044 636-343-0100 fax: 314-298-4873 matt_bouchard@irco.com debbie_campbell@irco.com

J&T Consulting, LLC

Rosemann & Associates, P.C. 1221 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 314-678-1448 fax: 314-678-1449 ncripe@rosemann.com www.rosemann.com Company’s Specialties: Architecture, interior design and planning Client References: • Alton Pointe Apartments • Bogen Lofts • Crown Square Village • Hotel Indigo • Fort Leonard Wood Party Barracks

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Company’s Specialties: Institutional, industry, governmental, biomedical, engineering, biotechnology, nanotechnology and academic science

Company’s Specialties: Furnish and installation of laboratory furniture/ casework and fume hoods

Client References: • Balke Brown • McCormack Baron & Associates • Sansone Group • Bruce Development • Gatesworth/One McKnight Place

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Company’s Specialties: Architecture, engineering, construction services and building information modeling Client References: • Gateway Transportation Center • Harris-Stowe State University Early Childhood & Parent Education Center • C.J. Peete HOPE VI Redevelopment • Carondelet & O’Fallon Community Centers • St. Louis Community College Harrison Education Center

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Client References: • Carmel/Clay Central Park • Hamilton Town Center • IU Clarian Cancer Hospital • Clarian North Medical Hospital • IU-Multi-Services Building

Mechanical Contractors

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Engineers

Lenders

Company’s Specialties: Lender for apartments, nursing homes and assisted living facilities

KAI Design & Build 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1900 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-8188 fax: 314-241-0125 mrkt@kai-db.com www.kai-db.com

Becker Landscape Contractors Inc. 3749 N. Kitley Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46226 317-542-5200 fax: 317-542-5202 shastings@beckerlandscape.com www.beckerlandscape.com Company’s Specialties: A single point of contact for the full range of services required of this highly specialized area of landscape and site development construction

Client References: • Eli Lilly • Purdue University • Northwestern Memorial Hospital • Baxter Labs • University of Chicago

Client References: • Northwestern University • University of Notre Dame • Purdue University • University of Southern Indiana • Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Gershman Mortgage 7 N. Bemiston St. Louis, MO 63105 314-889-0675 fax: 314-854-9530 bsandweiss@gershman.com www.gershman.com

Harry J. Kloeppel & Associates, Inc. 2399 S. Foster Ave. Wheeling, IL 60090 847-483-0133 fax: 847-483-0140 kloeppel@kloeppel.com www.kloeppel.com

Landscape Contractors

Laboratory Furniture

Laboratory Consultants

Research Facilities Design 3965 5th Ave., Ste. 300 San Diego, CA 92103 619-297-0159 fax: 619-294-4901 rfd@rfd.com www.rfd.com

Charles E. Jarrell Contracting 4208 Rider Tr. N Earth City, MO 63045 314-291-0100 fax: 314-291-2803 terry.helmsing@cejarrell.com www.cejarrell.com Company’s Specialties: Design-build mechanical, engineering and service contractor specializing in commercial and industrial applications Client References: • H.B.D. Construction Inc. • BSI Constructors • The Korte Company • Pyramid

Structural Engineers

Company’s Specialties: Title, escrow, construction monitoring Client References: • Paul Brown Loft Apartments, • The Old Post Office • St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium • CORTEX 1 • Maplewood Commons

KPFF Consulting Engineers 1630 Des Peres Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-835-0524 fax: 314-835-0749 info@kpff-stl.com www.kpff.com

Wallace Engineering 200 E. Brady Tulsa, OK 74103 918-584-5858 fax: 918-584-8689 bthurman@wallacesc.com www.wallacesc.com

Company’s Specialties: Progressive consulting engineering firm specializing in building design and renovation

Company’s Specialties: Structural and civil consulting engineering for architects, owners and contractors

Client References: • Washington University School of Medicine Northwest Tower • Pointe 400 • The Marquette • Lucas Lofts • Logan College of Chiropractic, William D. Purser, DC Center

Structural & Curtain Wall Engineers

Client References: • Meccor • Ben Hur Construction Company • Blattner Steel • Core Construction • River City Construction, LLC

Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co. 165 N. Meramec Ave., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-802-3039 fax: 314-781-5451 khorst@cltic.com www.fnf.com

Larson Engineering, Inc. 5757 Phantom Dr., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63042-2455 314-731-4710 fax: 314-731-4712 cebert@larsonengr.com www.larsonengr.com Company’s Specialties: Larson Engineering provides structural engineering services including new construction, historical renovation, adaptive reuse, cable walls, special steel structures, extreme events including seismic high wind and blast designs. Client References: • Walker Art Center • Columbia Public Library • Barnes Dental Clinic • Granite City Foods & Brewery • Northland Pine High School

Surveying Contractors

Company’s Specialties: Miscellaneous fabrication of aluminum, steel or stainless basic to specialty

Real Estate Escrow

Miscellaneous Steel Fabricators

The Du-Mont Company 201 N. Main St. Mackinaw, IL 61755 309-359-3200 fax: 309-359-4402 joeaikman@du-mont.com www.du-mont.com

Territorial Engineering, LLC 7908 N. State Hwy. 23 Walkerton, IN 46574 574-586-3448 fax: 576-586-2992 teeng@earthlink.net Company’s Specialties: Topographic data collection, ALTA/ACSM land title surveys, site plans Client References: • Toll IN, LLC • Indiana Dunes State Park Campground • Starke County Development Foundation • Lawson-Fisher Associates, P.C. • The Troyer Group

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Window Washing Equipment

Pro-Bel Group of Companies 765 Westney Rd. S Ajax, Ontario, Canada L1S 6W1 800-461-0575 fax: 905-427-2545 info@pro-bel.ca www.pro-belgroup.com Company’s Specialties: High-rise window washing equipment and fall arrest systems Client References: • HKS, Inc. • Turner Construction Company • Austin Commercial • Bovis Lend Lease • Clark Construction

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Accounting & Business Consulting RubinBrown LLP One N. Brentwood Ave. St. Louis, MO 63105 314-290-3300 fax: 314-290-3400 info@rubinbrown.com www.rubinbrown.com

Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels Rulon Company 2000 Ring Way Rd. St. Augustine FL 32092 904-584-1400 fax: 904-584-1499 info@rulonco.com www.rulonco.com

Aluminum Windows/ Curtain Wall

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Architectural Sales Joseph Theby Jr. 600 N. 6th Ave. Evansville, IN 47710 812-423-6891 fax: 812-421-3111 asales@archsales.com www.archsales.com

Architects KAI Design & Build Michael B. Kennedy 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1900 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-8188 fax: 314-241-0125 mrkt@kai-db.com www.kai-db.com

Rosemann & Associates, P.C. Nancy Cripe 1221 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 314-678-1448 fax: 314-678-1449 ncripe@rosemann.com www.rosemann.com

Bracht’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. 3426 Lwr. Huntington Rd. • Fort Wayne, IN 46809

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Kromm, Rikimaru & Johansen, Inc. David Kromm, President 9374 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132 314-432-7020 fax: 314-432-6131 info@krjarch.com www.krjarch.com

Architectural Millwork/Casework/Woodwork Bracht’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. Roy Bracht 3426 Lwr. Huntington Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46809 260-478-9041 fax: 260-747-5115 brachtscabinets@aol.com Cabinets Plus by Patrick Geer, Inc. Patrick Geer/Rick Geer 1502 Home Ave. Anderson, IN 46016 765-642-0329 fax: 765-642-2611 pggeer@comcast.net

Custom Millwork & Display, Inc. Jerrel Mead 2102 W. Washington St., Ste. 1 South Bend, IN 46628 574-289-4000 fax: 574-289-4004 jerrelmead@comcast.net www.custommillworkdisplay.net (see display ad p. 109)

Custom Architectural Millwork and Solid Surfaces 1502 Home Ave • Anderson, IN 46016 765-642-0329 • Fax: 765-642-2611

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Specializing in architectural millwork

Stress-Con Industries, Inc. Malek Eljizi, Vice President & General Manager 50500 Design Ln. Shelby Twp., MI 48315 586-731-1628 fax: 586-731-7007 meljizi@stress-con.com www.stressconindustries.com

Audiovisual Systems Communitronics Corporation Rita Leitensdorfer 1907 S. Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63110 314-771-7160 fax: 314-771-9144 rital@communitronics.com www.communitronics.com

VMI Audio & Visual Systems Lisa Melton 2268 Welch Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63146 314-569-1334 fax: 314-569-0742 lmelton@vmico.com

2102 W. Washington St., Suite 1 South Bend, IN 46628

Innovative Technology Group 1325 N. Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132 314-432-4706 fax: 314-432-6378 jscheer@itgca.com www.itgca.com

574-289-4000 fax: 574-289-4004 www.custommillworkdisplay.net

Awnings & Canopies Traube Awning & Canvas Co. 1727 Bluffview Dr. Dupo, IL 62239 618-286-0696 traube@compu-type.net www.traubeawning.com

Building Commissioning Fulton Air Balance & Commissioning Services Chris Fulton 4212 W. 71st St. Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-328-4614 fax: 317-328-4613 fultonair@skyenet.net www.fultonairbalance.com

Cabinets A to Z Laminating Specialists, Inc. Sandy Melnick, Salesperson 1 Quality Ct. Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-9961 fax: 636-332-9965 sandym@atozlaminating.com www.atozlaminating.com

Beck/Allen Cabinetry Mike Beck 633 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-519-1611 fax: 636-519-1620 mbeck@beckallen.net

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Carpentry Contractors Tuepker Brothers Construction Bob Tuepker 1823 Hwy. T Foristell, MO 63348 636-463-1261 fax: 636-673-2461 tuepkerbros@centurytel.net

Waterhout Construction, Inc. Renee Bell, CEO 8110 Dale Ave. St. Louis, MO 63117-1451 314-781-1178 fax: 314-781-1176 waterhout@waterhout.com

Telcom Services Installation, Inc.

Total Turnkey Services... Civil Engineers Grimes Consulting, Inc. Joseph Grimes, President 12300 Old Tesson Rd., Ste. 300D St. Louis, MO 63128 314-849-6100 fax: 314-849-6010 info@grimesconsulting.com www.grimesconsulting.com

Wallace Engineering Brad Thurman, PE 200 E. Brady Tulsa, OK 74103 918-584-5858 fax: 918-584-8689 bthurman@wallacesc.com www.wallacesc.com

• Voice and Data Applications • Audio Video Systems • Wireless LANs • Fiber Optic Cable Plant • Broadband LANs • High-speed LANs • CATV / CCTV

Communications Contractors T.R. & L Communications, LLC Tom Griffith, Operations Manager 318 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Ste. G St. Peters, MO 63376 636-240-1200 fax: 636-240-5743 info@trlcomm.com www.trlcomm.com (see corporate profile p. 111)

Telcom Services Installation, Inc. dba TSI Craig Johnston 700 Fountain Lakes Blvd. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-949-8889 fax: 636-925-2111 info@tsi-inc.com www.tsi-inc.com

• Security Systems / Control Access • Fire Alarm

A Full Spectrum of Services for the Telecommunications Industry... • Project Management • Consulting • Engineering & Design • Installation • Testing • Maintenance 700 Fountain Lakes Blvd. St. Charles, MO 63301 p. 636.949.8889 • f. 636.925.2111 www.tsi-inc.com

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T.R. & L. offers first-class, end-to-end network solutions Located in St. Peters, Mo., T.R. & L. Communications, LLC is a leading solutions provider for more than 300 companies throughout Eastern Missouri and Western Illinois. This privately owned company offers world-class, end-to-end network support solutions, including telecommunications, data, video, CCTV, access control, security, fire, and IT systems design installation and services. T.R. & L. serves a wide variety of companies throughout many industries, including government, medical, retail, commercial and industrial. Offering a diverse portfolio of full-service products from the industry’s most prominent manufacturers, T.R. & L. also provides value-added services to its clients, including configuration, design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of mission-critical voice and data networks.

Unsurpassed Service & Support 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week Backed by extensive resources and armed with a top-notch team of experts, T.R. & L. offers its customers industry-leading services and support solutions. T.R. & L.’s in-house engineering and technical staff works closely with each vendor’s engineering and technical support staff, leading to winning results on each and every project. T.R. & L. provides continuous service to support each of its customer’s business needs by offering assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Additionally, T.R. & L. provides unbeatable emergency services, responding to down systems and other vital customer services within two hours of notice.

An Array of Exceptional Products Backed By a Superior Staff In addition to providing incomparable installation and support services, T.R. & L. offers the industry’s leading, most reliable products, customized to meet each customer’s unique business needs. “Our company’s strong alliance with best-in-class manufacturers enables us to provide the most responsive business solutions to organizations throughout [our] scope of coverage,” says Tom Griffith, Operations Manager for T.R. & L. Because T.R. & L. partners with well-known and trusted product suppliers — such as Avaya/Lucent, HP/Compaq, CISCO, ADEMCO, Sprint/Nextel and GE — the company is able to offer its customers the most reliable, innovative products in the industry. Additionally, all of the system hardware is warranted for one and a half to five years by the manufacturers, and is also backed by T.R. & L.’s own labor warranty. Equally important, these leading products come with the unmatched expertise and dedication of T.R. & L.’s team of experienced professionals. The company’s devoted team of experts continuously evaluates each customer’s equipment to ensure it meets their ever-changing business needs. Also, T.R. & L.’s reliable professionals recommend ongoing strategies and enhancements to ensure each customer’s organization is well positioned to achieve its overall business objectives. “At T.R. & L., our employees are dedicated to the Team Service philosophy of working together more effectively for the good of the customer,” says Griffith. “We are all mutually focused on our customers’ success by supporting their changing business requirements with responsive and insightful business solutions.” Committed to helping each of its valued customers reach their business goals and get a leg up in today’s highly competitive business world; when it comes to network support solutions, T.R. & L. has built a new standard in customer satisfaction. — Corporate Profile

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Concrete Contractors Jacobsmeyer Mauldin Construction Co., Inc. Curt Mauldin 8 Capper Dr. Pacific, MO 63069 636-271-7900 fax: 636-271-0560 jmc@jmconcrete.us www.jmconcrete.us (see display ad p. 112)

Superior Concrete Constructors David Dausman 2218 St. Joe Industrial Park Dr. Evansville, IN 47720 812-422-6914 fax: 812-421-1481 dave@superiorconcreteco.com www.superiorconcreteco.com (see display ad p. 112)

Construction Managers/General Contractors ISC Contracting 1545 S. Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63110 314-533-1888 fax: 314-533-0808 dangreen@isccontracting.com www.isccontracting.com

Paric 1001 Boardwalk Springs Pl., Ste. 220 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, MO 63368-4764 636-561-9500 fax: 636-561-9501 information@paric.com www.paric.com

KAI Design & Build Michael B. Kennedy 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1900 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-8188 fax: 314-241-0125 mrkt@kai-db.com www.kai-db.com

S.M. Wilson & Co. Amy Berg, Vice President Business Development 2185 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63139 314-645-9595 fax: 314-645-1700 amy.berg@smwilson.com www.smwilson.com

MacDougall Pierce Construction, Inc. Mark Tichenor, Vice President 12720 Ford Dr. Fishers, IN 46038 317-596-6371 fax: 317-596-6381 mtichenor@mpconstr.com www.mpconstr.com

Construction/Material Hauling H.L.S., Inc. d/b/a H.L.S. Hauling Hilary Scott-Ogunrinde 3645 Oakmount Ave. Normandy, MO 63121 314-385-9124 fax: 314-382-4002 gscott2581@aol.com

Consulting Engineers Gibbens Drake Scott, Inc. Tim Scott, Vice President 9201 E. 63rd St., Ste. 100 Raytown, MO 64133 816-358-1790 fax: 816-358-2367 tscott@gdsengr.com www.gdsengr.com Henneman Engineering, Inc. Thomas Bice, PE One City Place Dr., Ste. 282 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-2113 fax: 314-432-2176 tbice@henneman.com www.henneman.com The Richardson Engineering Group, Inc. Lois Richardson 7227 Devonshire St. Louis, MO 63119 314-644-2332 fax: 314-644-4866 lrichardson@richardsoneng.com www.richardsoneng.com

Cost Estimating/Cost Management Construction Cost Systems, Inc. Clive Bransby 1815 S. Meyers Rd., Ste. 200 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630- 678-0808 fax: 630-678-0858 cbransby@ccsos.com www.ccsos.com

Curtain Wall Contractors NGG Ltd., Inc. P.J. Hilboldt 1850 Craigshire Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63146 314-336-2515 fax: 314-336-2521 philboldt@nggltd.com

Three I Engineering Inc. Ray Murray, Owner 2425 W. Indiana St. P.O. Box 6562 Evansville, IN 47712 812-423-6800 fax: 812-423-6814 rmurray@threeieng.com www.threeieng.com Wallace Engineering Brad Thurman, PE 200 E. Brady Tulsa, OK 74103 918-584-5858 fax: 918-584-8689 bthurman@wallacesc.com www.wallacesc.com

Countertops Mulherin Marble & Granite Tim Mulherin 105 N. Cool Springs Rd. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, MO 63366 636-441-3533 fax: 636-441-3544 mary.h@mulherinmg.com www.mulherinmg.com (see corporate profile p. 114-115)

Demolition Contractors Duneman Demolition Kent Duneman 9970 B. Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63123 314-631-8600 fax: 314-631-0440 kentduneman@sbcglobal.net

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After working in the industry for several years, Harold and Mary Ann Mulherin formed their own company, Mulherin Marble & Granite, Inc. Having raised a large family, the Mulherins had plenty of help from their own children. Today, six of the eight children work for Mulherin Marble & Granite. Tim Mulherin is the President, Dan is Vice President - Operations, Katie is General Manager, Mary is Office Manager and Lead Estimator, and Richard and John work in fabrication. In every aspect of the phrase, this is truly a family business. Mulherin Marble & Granite just recently moved into a new 22,300-square-foot facility, which will allow it to expand into the next generation. The most recent expansion includes the addition of some of the most technologically advanced equipment in this industry, including a new line polisher that can polish 100 lineal feet per hour and a new five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machine that can cut, polish and sculpt natural or man-made stones. Anything Mulherin Marble & Granite can digitally create on the computer, it can carve into

stone. There have also been some environmentally sound additions. The company has gone digital in its templating process, thereby reducing the old foam-board or cardboard template waste. The new facility has also been retrofitted to accommodate a water reclamation system, utilizing the reclaimed and filtered water to operate both machines and hand tools. This new, stateof-the-art facility will increase production and decrease costs, making the company one of the most competitive in the Midwest. “We work with all types of natural materials such as granite, marble, sandstone, soapstone and onyx,” says Tim Mulherin. “In addition, we have access to several lines of engineered stone, including Zodiaq®, CaesarStone®, Silestone®, HanStone™ and IceStone®. We fabricate everything from kitchen countertops to baptismal fonts with twotier waterfalls, from bank lines to bars. We work for large corporations, churches, hotels, casinos and private homes. We recently completed the construction and installation of a 27-foot-tall, 16-sided, 8foot diameter onyx column for

one of our clients. A few years ago, Disney World commissioned us to build a 48-footlong, 8-foot-wide conference table. We also recently completed renovation work for luxury hotels in Dallas, Texas; St. Louis, Mo.; and Indianapolis, Ind. Our expanded capabilities are allowing us to work throughout the Midwest, down South and over to the East Coast.

“Even though we do a lot of high-end, custom projects, we still do at least five residential projects per week locally,” he says. “We work not only with the architects and designers but also directly with the homeowner. Our new facility has a showroom that can help our customers get ideas for colors and textures, as well as different cuts and multi-laminated edge details. Our only goal has

been to be the best. We may not have the cheapest solution to a design, but our quality and craftsmanship have established us as one of the leaders in our market. Our new hightech production facility makes us more cost effective, but our primary goal remains the same — provide the best product at a competitive price within reasonable time constraints.” Included in the long list of capabilities that make Mulherin Marble & Granite an industry leader is the fact that it is a full-service company. From initial concept to installation, Mulherin Marble & Granite can do it all. “When an owner has an idea, we can help them with the sketches, specifications for material, computer-aided design (CAD), shop drawing, layout, substructure design, fabrication and then, of course, installation. We have, literally, gone from napkin sketches to finished product. We have tremendous resources to help architects and designers who desire high-end results, but are not necessarily experts in our field,” says Mulherin. It’s not by accident that Mulherin Marble & Granite employs so much talent — it’s by design. It’s a three-level approach. “First, we work diligently to hire the best people we can — we can build almost anything if we start with good stock material. Then, we train our employees extensively. Each person who comes to work for us goes through a rigorous training program that includes learning the craft of

fabrication by hand. Before you can fully understand what our equipment is and why it is necessary, you must understand how to craft without it. Once our employees know how to cut, shape and polish

by hand, they will understand how to make subtle adjustments to the machines or corrections in the field. It is important to us that every employee understands the entire process completely, even if he or she

Mulherin Marble & Granite, Inc.

will never work in the field,” says Mulherin. “The third part of the equation is to take very good care of our employees. We have gone to great lengths to create an excellent work

105 N. Cool Springs Rd. O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-441-3533 fax: 636-441-3544

Developers BremnerDuke Healthcare Real Estate Travis Tucker 510 E. 96th St., Ste. 250 Indianapolis, IN 46214 317-816-8600/888-816-8605 fax: 317-816-8610 travis.tucker@bremnerduke.com www.bremnerduke.com

Townsend Capital, LLC Steven W. Rich 11311 McCormick Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-321-1900 fax: 410-321-1901 stever@townsendcapital.com www.townsendcapital.com

McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. Kevin McCormack 1415 Olive St., Ste. 310 St. Louis, MO 63103 314-621-3400 fax: 314-436-0071 kevin.mccormack@mccormackbaron.com www.mccormackbaron.com

Drywall Contractors Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. Denis Dieker P.O. Box 771170 Wichita, KS 67277-1170 316-722-9559 fax: 316-729-3103 denis.dieker@amsict.com

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Bell Electrical Contractors Charlie Pavelec 128 Millwell Dr. Hazelwood, MO 63043 800-717-BELL (2355) fax: 314-739-0717 chpavelec@bellelectrical.com www.bellelectrical.com (see display ad p. 117) C.R. Electric Mike Farrell 2350 Station St. Indianapolis, IN 46218-3859 317-547-5211 fax: 317-549-0988 mfarrell@crelectric.com www.crelectric.com

Doors/Frames/Hardware Condoor LLC Michael Connors 4305 Sulphur Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 314-583-3954 fax: 314-832-2106 condoor@sbcglobal.net

Electrical Contractors

Ingersoll Rand â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Security Technologies Matt Bouchard/Debbie Campbell 12900 Enterprise Way Bridgeton, MO 63044 636-343-0100 fax: 314-298-4873 matt_bouchard@irco.com/ debbie_campbell@irco.com www.ingersollrand.com

Engineering/Architectural Services Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. Craig A. Toder, President 6 S. Old Orchard St. Louis, MO 63119 314-918-8383 fax: 314-918-1766 ctoder@rossbar.com www.rossbar.com

Kay Bee Electric Stephen J. Kohnen 250 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-3308 fax: 314-837-3924 sjk@kaybeeelectric.com Marshall Electric, Inc. 3116 Ivanhoe Ave. St. Louis, MO 63139 314-647-1477 fax: 314-647-5477 smarshall@O2connect.net

Excavating Contractors G&G Hauling & Excavating, Inc. Cary Groninger 115 N. Columbia St. Warsaw. IN 46580 574-267-3570 fax: 574-269-1083 caryg@gandghauling.com www.gandghauling.com

Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS Lucas Stucco & EIFS Design Amanda Schlaefli-Lawson 10284 Bach Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132 314-429-7117 fax: 314-429-7679 stuccomaster@sbcglobal.net www.lucasstuccoplastering.com

Poindexter Excavating Michael Wilson P.O. Box 36399 Indianapolis, IN 46236 317-823-6837 fax: 317-823-4662 mwilson_pxi@yahoo.com

Fire & Building Code Consulting J&T Consulting, LLC Timothy Callas 8220 Rob Ln. Indianapolis, IN 46237 317-889-4300 fax: 317-889-1895 tcallas@jtconsult.us www.jtconsult.us

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First-class floor covering and installation First-rate flooring can transform a building’s interior from ordinary

teams are skilled in the most cutting-edge installation techniques and

to truly extraordinary. No one understands that better than the

practices. Many of the company’s employees have achieved

exceptional team at Country Side Carpets & Interiors.

specialized training and certifications in methods such as vinyl

For the past 23 years, Country Side Carpets & Interiors has offered top-notch floor covering supply and installation services to busi-

heat welding, flash coving, sand and finish hardwood, heated floor systems and epoxy joint fill on ceramic.

nesses and individuals throughout the state of Missouri. This unprec-

Plus, all members of the Country Side Carpets & Interiors installa-

edented floor covering company serves the commercial, home building,

tion team have received training in hazards communication and par-

remodeling, restoration and retail market segments.

ticipate in an ongoing safety training program. In an effort to guarantee

Country Side Carpets & Interiors provides a wide array of superior floor covering products, including broadloom carpet, modular carpet,

the safest jobsites possible, Country Side Carpets & Interiors ensures that each employee is outfitted with personal protective equipment.

sheet vinyl, vinyl composition tile, solid and engineered wood, laminate,

Keeping the Lines of Communication Open

ceramic, natural stone and marble.

According to Richard M. Cooper, General Manager of Country

Superior Service from a Top-shelf Team

Side Carpets & Interiors, the key to the company’s success is

Although the company’s products are second-to-none, it’s the

client communication. “Communication is our strongest asset,” he says.

employees that truly make Country Side Carpets & Interiors stand out

“[This communication] starts with our Sales Coordinator, who

from the competition. Unlike some flooring companies that hire out-

is supported by a Field Project Manager, who coordinates each

side sources, Country Side Carpets & Interiors’ reliable professionals

project’s

perform each and every installation.

Manager. When unforeseen challenges arise, a capable team of floor

All of Country Side Carpets & Interiors’ skilled employees are members of Local 1310 Floor Layers Union. Additionally, each of the

delivery

and

completion

through

our

Installation

covering professionals uses its best efforts to offer solutions to keep the project moving.”

company’s journeymen and apprentices are training and being certified

Additionally, as part of its commitment to excellent communica-

through the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL)

tion, Country Side Carpets & Interiors helps each client make informed

curriculum — a prominent four-year certification process.

decisions at the outset of every floor covering venture. The company

Because of the company’s ongoing commitment to journeyman upgrade training, Country Side Carpets & Interiors’ installation

uses innovative software to assist customers in developing the best specification, design and budget for their unique project.

Praise-worthy Service

An Impressive Portfolio

Due to the company’s exceptional products and services,

The team at Country Side Carpets & Interiors has successfully

Country Side Carpets & Interiors continually receives glowing

completed countless flooring projects during the past 23 years. Some of

praise from fully satisfied customers. For example, Jim Severine,

the company’s most recent work includes the following:

Associate Director for Washington University in St. Louis, Office of Residential Life, has nothing but rave reviews for the company’s outstanding services. “I have been very pleased with Country Side [Carpets & Interiors’] staff and installers,” says Severine. “Most of our projects are hard to bid. As the end user, it’s important that my working relationship with every company is good and that they understand our needs. We have a very short time frame to complete a huge amount of work while the students are gone.” be

demanding,

in entrances, corridors, the cafeteria and the gift shop • Days Inn with EM Harris Construction: 180,000 square feet of carpet, vinyl composition tile (VCT) and cove base • O’Fallon Lakes Apartments with Gundaker Commercial: 270,000 square feet of carpet, sheet vinyl and ceramic • Gentleman’sManor with Fairways Construction: 200,000 square feet of carpet, sheet vinyl and hardwood

Although the projects at Washington University in St. Louis can

• St. Louis University Hospital: 16,000 square feet of porcelain tile

Country

Side

Carpets

Interiors

has

always risen to the challenge. “I know when [Country Side Carpets & Interiors] walks away from a project, it will be

• The Woodlands of Arnold with Riley Spence: 8,000 square feet of solid vinyl plank • Pattonville School District: 63,000 square feet of carpet tile, stair treads, cove base and raised disc rubber tile

to my satisfaction. It knows that the job is not done until the clean-up is done. The final result is a great finished project with a well satisfied customer.” Because

the

top-quality flooring products and services. Commercial companies,

team’s work, it has hired Country Side Carpets & Interiors

home builders, remodeling and restoration companies, and retail

for

businesses continually turn to Country Side Carpets & Interiors for

Interiors] is already set to do a new residence hall this winter,”

superior floor covering services. Says Cooper, “When we promise

Severine says. “This is a major project that will be our finest

quality and service guaranteed, we mean it.”

another

university

As a leading flooring supplier and installation company, Country Side Carpets & Interiors is well known throughout Missouri for its

upcoming

residence hall yet.”

has project.

been

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“Country

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[Carpets

— Corporate Profile

Fire Protection Bi-State Fire Protection Corp. 241 Hughes Ln. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-0011 fax: 636-946-5172 bids@bistatefire.com www.bistatefire.com

Mainline Fire Protection, Inc. Lori Newton 505 Empire Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-635-6238 fax: 573-635-8738 mainlinefp@earthlink.net www.mainlinefireprotection.com

Excel Fire Protection Systems Inc. Dan McKenzie 4405 D. Meramec Bottom Rd. St. Louis, MO 63129 314-845-7997 fax: 314-845-6788 dan@excelfire.net

Flooring Country Side Carpets & Interiors Richard M. Cooper, General Manager 1215 Tom Ginnever/1305 Tom Ginnever Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, MO 63366 636-978-6466 fax: 636-978-3228 rcooper@countrysidecarpets.com (see corporate profile p. 118-119)

Food Service Consultants The Geiger Group Joe Geiger/Jesse Wilson 5517 Mardel Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 314-832-7441 fax: 314-832-7384 tggh@thegeigergroup.com www.thegeigergroup.com

Kaough Distributing Co., Inc. Connie C. Stout, CFO 2601 Brooklyn Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46802 800-552-4970 fax: 260-432-5559 connie@kaough.com www.kaough.com

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Foundation Contractors Roy Gittemeier Contractors, Inc. Terry Gittemeier 132 Hamilton Industrial Ct. Wentzville, MO 63385 314-731-1272 fax: 314-731-3247 terry@roygittemeier.com

Roy Gittemeier Contractors, Inc.

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Fountains Hydro Dramatics Anne Gunn, Fountain Consultant 1228 S. Eighth St. St. Louis, MO 63104 314-231-9806 fax: 314-231-5844 anneg@hydrodramatics.com www.hydrodramatics.com

Geotechnical Engineers GeoTest Inc. Dan Barnes, President 8614 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63144 314-968-1642 fax: 314-968-3557 email@geoteststl.com www.geoteststl.com

St. Jacob Glass Inc. is a union glazing contractor which includes:

Glass & Glazing St. Jacob Glass, Inc. DJ Cygan 110 E. 6th St. St. Jacob, IL 62281 618-644-2700 fax: 618-644-2701 stjglass@hometel.com

• Store Fronts • Curtain Walls • Mall Fronts • Mirrors & Many other types of projects

Small enough to be personal and big enough for any type of project from a door replacement to a multi-story project.

110 E. 6th Street • St. Jacob, IL 62281 (618) 644-2700 • (618) 644-2701 fax

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Granite & Marble Fabricators Trurock Cory Lay 11440 Watterson Ct. Louisville, KY 40299 502-261-9892 fax: 502-491-7887 cory@trurock.com www.trurock.com

Industrial Door & Loading Dock Specialists Allied Handling & Equipment of Indianapolis, Inc. Mike Willham 765 International Dr. Franklin, IN 46131 317-738-9494 fax: 317-738-9333 mike.willham@alliedhandling.com www.alliedhandling.com

Interior Contractors Performance Contracting, Inc. Pat Roth 9810 Mayflower Park Dr., Ste. 100 Carmel, IN 46032 317-872-4812 fax: 317-334-5872 pat.roth@pcg.com www.pcg.com

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Hard Tile Installation McCammack Tile Jeff McCammack 5210 Commerce Cir. Indianapolis, IN 46237 317-885-7885 fax: 317-885-7880 mctile@mibor.net www.mccammacktile.com

McCammack Tile Ceramic, Quarry & Stone Tile Installation

Interior Architects Contract Design Consulting Flaim C. Cupp, IIDA 140 Lane 470C, LK James Angola, IN 46703 260-833-1679 flaimcupp@aol.com

Interior Design Rosemann & Associates, P.C. Nancy Cripe 1221 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 314-678-1448 fax: 314-678-1449 ncripe@rosemann.com www.rosemann.com

5210 Commerce Circle Indianapolis, IN 46237 317-885-7885 Fax: 317-885-7880 www.mccammacktile.com

Ironworkers GOI Fence Systems Greg Guier 10507 Stairstep Rd. Sweet Springs, MO 65351 816-564-2926 fax: 660-335-2238 greg.goifence@gmail.com

Laboratory Consultants Research Facilities Design Lisa Jarret, Marketing 3965 5th Ave., Ste. 400 San Diego, CA 92103 619-297-0159 fax: 619-294-4901 rfd@rfd.com www.rfd.com

Joint Sealants James G Staat Tuckpointing Inc. 1671 S. Old Hwy. 141, Ste. B Fenton, MO 63026 636-349-0669 fax: 636-349-0671 stephanie@staatinc.com www.staatinc.com

Laboratory Furniture Harry J. Kloeppel & Associates, Inc. Harry J. Kloeppel, President 2399 S. Foster Ave. Wheeling, IL 60090 847-483-0133 fax: 847-483-0140 kloeppel@kloeppel.com www.kloeppel.com

Landscape Contractors Becker Landscape Contractors Inc. 3749 N. Kitley Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46226 317-542-5200 fax: 317-542-5202 shastings@beckerlandscape.com www.beckerlandscape.com

Leasing BremnerDuke Healthcare Real Estate Travis Tucker 510 E. 96th St., Ste. 250 Indianapolis, IN 46214 317-816-8600/888-816-8605 fax: 317-816-8610 travis.tucker@bremnerduke.com www.bremnerduke.com

Lighting North Coast Lighting, LLC Al Stazinski 5500 E. 81st Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410 219-947-4789 fax: 219-945-1930 al@northcoastlighting.net

Frisella Nursery Inc. Tony Frisella 550 Hwy. F Defiance, MO 63341 636-798-2555 fax: 636-798-2557 frisella@centurytel.net www.frisellanursery.com

Lenders Gershman Mortgage Bruce Sandweiss, Executive Vice President 7 N. Bemiston St. Louis, MO 63105 314-889-0675 fax: 314-854-9530 bsandweiss@gershman.com www.gershman.com

MEP Engineers KAI Design & Build Michael B. Kennedy 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1900 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-8188 fax: 314-241-0125 mrkt@kai-db.com www.kai-db.com

Frisella Nursery’s reputation for top-quality plant material and dynamic landscape design brings customers back time after time, generation after generation. Founded in 1953, Frisella Nursery is a family-owned and operated business. The family’s commitment to growing top quality trees, shrubs, and conifers can be witnessed in a visit to the first 30-acre, European-style garden center in St. Charles County.

550 Highway F • Defiance, MO 63341 636.798.2555 • Fax 636.798.2557 www.frisellanursery.com

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Manufacturers Astro-Tec Manufacturing, Inc. Stephanie Hopper 550 Elm Ridge Ave. P.O. Box 608 Canal Fulton, OH 44614-0608 330-854-2209 fax: 330-854-5376 shopper@astro-tec.com www.astro-tec.com

Reliable Fab & Manufacturing, Inc. Scott Query 1780 S. 10th St. Noblesville, IN 46060 317-773-8610 fax: 317-773-2794 rfmi1007@sbcglobal.net

Masonry Contractors Marvin Peebles Masonry Marvin Peebles 3325 Woodson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63114 314-423-7176 fax: 314-423-0025 peeblesmasonry@sbcglobal.net

Masonry Restoration Gateway Waterproofing and Restoration Co. Phil Hesse 7001 Michigan Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111 314-352-9500 fax: 314-352-9501 philliphesse@charter.net www.gatewaywaterproofing.com

James G Staat Tuckpointing Inc. 1671 S. Old Hwy. 141, Ste. B Fenton, MO 63026 636-349-0669 fax: 636-349-0671 stephanie@staatinc.com www.staatinc.com (see display ad p. 123)

Mechanical Contractors Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Terry Helmsing 4208 Rider Trail N Earth City, MO 63045 314-291-0100 fax: 314-291-2803 terry.helmsing@cejarrell.com www.cejarrell.com

Mechanical Engineers Icon Mechanical Tim Schaeffer 1616 Cleveland Ave. Granite City, IL 62040 800-814-5670 fax: 618-452-0037 info@iconmech.com www.iconmech.com

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Metal Fabricators Foreman Fabricators Inc. Brian Foreman 4605 McRee Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-771-1717 fax: 314-772-5991 sales@foremanfab.com www.foremanfab.com

Miscellaneous Steel Fabricators The Du-Mont Company Joe Aikman 201 N. Main St. Mackinaw, IL 61755 309-359-3200 fax: 309-359-4402 joeaikman@du-mont.com www.du-mont.com

Millwork Suppliers Custom Millwork & Display, Inc. Jerrel Mead 2102 W. Washington St., Ste. 1 South Bend, IN 46628 574-289-4000 fax: 574-289-4004 jerrelmead@comcast.net www.custommillworkdisplay.net (see display ad p. 109)

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Spiral Stairs of America Victor Leonino 1700 Spiral Ct. Erie, PA 16510 800-422-3700 fax: 814-899-9139 spiral@spiralstairsofamerica.com vleonino@spiralstairsofamerica.com www.spiralstairsofamerica.com

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Painting & Wallcovering D.L. Couch Wallcovering Source 3900 S. Memorial Dr. New Castle, IN 47362 800-433-0790 fax: 800-882-6824 dlcouch@dlcouch.com www.dlcouch.com

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O. Voorhees Painting Company, Inc. Bill Voorhees 1656 Headland Dr. Fenton, MO 63026 636-349-1656 fax: 636-349-5130 (see display ad p. 126)

www.spiralstairsofamerica.com

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Midwest Decorating Co. Inc John Ryker 2121 Madison Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-787-2262 fax: 317-782-9182 midwestdecorating@yahoo.com (see display ad p. 126)

Pest Control Affordable Pest Control Scott Smith 1149 S. Mulberry St. Ottawa, KS 66067 785-242-1717 fax: 785-242-6012 affordablepest@sbcglobal.net (see display ad p. 126)

Plastering Lucas Stucco & EIFS Design Amanda Schlaefli-Lawson 10284 Bach Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132 314-429-7117 fax: 314-429-7679 stuccomaster@sbcglobal.net www.lucasstuccoplastering.com

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Plumbing Contractors Bieg Plumbing Company, Inc. Robert Bieg 2015 Lemay Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63125 314-487-4564 fax: 314-487-4427 info@biegplumbing.com www.biegplumbing.com

Precast/Prestressed Concrete High Concrete Group LLC Gary Reed 125 Denver Rd. Denver, PA 17517 800-PRECAST fax: 717-336-9301 concrete.answers@high.net www.highconcrete.com (see display ad p. 135)

Precast Specialties, Inc. Eric Schackel, Project Manager 111 Utility Dr. P.O. Box 452 Monroeville, IN 46773 260-623-6131 fax: 260-623-3019 eric@precastspec.com www.precastspec.com

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Putting Groundwater In Its Place For 75 Years. Griffin Dewatering was founded in the Bronx Borough of New York City, N.Y.,

Griffin Dewatering’s high-quality features include:

in 1934 by the Griffin family. From its humble beginnings, Griffin Dewatering has

Experience — the engineers and field-personnel at Griffin Dewatering

provided construction dewatering and portable pump equipment.

have accumulated experience at the numerous groundwater sites they have

Griffin Dewatering’s principal business operation is groundwater control in the

assisted with all over the world. This provides them with an extensive back-

construction market, which includes the supply, installation, operation, removal

ground and knowledge base for groundwater-based problem solving.

and abandonment of the dewatering and/or pumping equipment necessary to make

Flexibility — Griffin Dewatering’s extensive equipment array and innova-

construction dewatering easier. These services include dewatering systems, such

tive methods allow it to offer only the best solutions to fit its clients’ needs.

as wellpoint, deep well and educator;

Griffin Dewatering has many drill rigs placed strategically at its eight

subsurface barriers, including biopoly-

nationwide offices to solve any client’s needs and, due to its mobilization

mer trenches and slurry walls; remedia-

capabilities, it can move rigs and highly-trained crews to any job site. Griffin

tion systems, like monitoring wells and

Dewatering is able to provide bucket, auger or rotary drilling. These rigs

vapor extraction; leechate and methane

can be either two-wheel drive, rough terrain or track mounted, depending

collection in landfills; and water han-

on site demands and conditions. Griffin Dewatering also has an extensive

dling. Griffin Dewatering can also pro-

inventory of trailer mounted rigs and drilling support equipment.

“We were impressed with [its] innovative approach and willingness to help. [Griffin Dewatering] helped us to develop an approach to dewatering a difficult project.” — Kris Cook, Project Manager, Envirocon, Inc.

vide engineering and technical services when requested to evaluate site conditions,

Established reputation — with its long-term track record, Griffin

and develop solutions for groundwater control projects.

Dewatering is one of the oldest national groundwater contractors and

Griffin Dewatering works as a partner, providing engineering solutions, subcon-

pump providers nationwide.

tractors and equipment, depending on the requirements and desires of its customer.

Field-proven equipment — all of the equipment owned and used by

The company has a number of clients who utilize its services in one or more ways,

Griffin Dewatering is used and tested every day in demanding applications.

and Griffin Dewatering is always looking for cost-effective and innovative methods

This ensures that Griffin Dewatering can offer only the best equipment to

to provide its clients with the services they need.

its clients.

Getting Projects On Solid Ground Since 1934. One of the keys to Griffin Dewatering’s long-term success is the high level of

Dewatering. “We were impressed with [its] innovative approach and willingness

team work between Griffin Dewatering’s engineers and its field personnel. Griffin

to help,” states Cook. “[Griffin Dewatering] helped us to develop an approach to

Dewatering is, and has always been, very strongly field oriented and sensitive to the

dewatering a difficult project.”

special needs of general contractors. This includes the need for timeliness in bids scheduling and performance.

The equipment, services, support and technical knowledge provided by Griffin Dewatering are extremely valuable to its clients. In fact, Alejandro Leon,

Additionally, Griffin Dewatering can be engaged to provide a turnkey contract.

Project Master for Baker Concrete, is quick to point out, after only using Griffin

This allows Griffin Dewatering to be in total control of the layout, installation

Dewatering on two projects, that Griffin is “critical and crucial to [Baker’s]

and operation of construction dewatering systems. By undertaking engineering

production.”

studies, including an on-site pump test and other necessary investigations, Griffin

Bria Hallman, Project Engineer for The Winter Construction Company, utilized

Dewatering can provide equipment recommendations, if requested. Because this

Griffin Dewatering when they came highly recommended to solve a specific jobsite

total concept is a comprehensive approach, it may include an assurance of obtaining

problem. “The design and materials were integral to the project in that the project

specific groundwater control results, depending on the specific site conditions.

could not move forward without the drainage system that Griffin provided,” she

Griffin Dewatering’s technical, sales and field personnel are dedicated to a

says. “Griffin was very easy to work with, both on the field and office side.”

philosophy of serving the company’s customers by providing the most effective

Yogesh Bansal, of M.B. Kahn Construction Company, Inc., recently contracted

techniques to control groundwater on time and on budget. Griffin Dewatering also

with Griffin Dewatering for a project, due to the complete scope of work covered

offers services in the form of rental or sale of equipment. When providing the neces-

at a very good price. According to Bansal, he was pleased with Griffin’s work, and

sary equipment from its extensive inventory, Griffin Dewatering can also assign a

would definitely hire them again for any future project’s site dewatering needs.

field supervisor to advise contractors regarding proper installation and operation of the equipment. Further distinguishing Griffin Dewatering from its competitors, its field supervisors and maintenance specialists, when requested, can be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist in any operational problems. Art C. Little, Senior Estimator for Ron Williams Construction Company,

The equipment, services, support

“Griffin, as usual, did an excellent and technical knowledge provided by job providing the right equipment and maintaining it through the Griffin Dewatering are extremely valuable to its clients. Shane Hughes, Sales dewatering period.” — Frank Weber, Project Manager, CDC Building, Inc.

Director for Miller Drilling Co., Inc.,

Inc., has worked with Griffin Dewatering on two projects. Little says, “Griffin

has utilized the company’s services on

[Dewatering] performs work in a very safe and professional manner with qualified

several high-profile dewatering projects. “Dewatering is typically the lead task in

personnel in a very economical manner.” In fact, Griffin Dewatering was so crucial

many projects,” he says, working with Griffin, “was absolutely superior.”

to the outcome of the projects, Little says, “Without [its] expertise and support, the projects would not have been a success for all of the parties that were involved.”

Griffin Dewatering has made a name for itself in the competitive construction market. By offering top-notch service and equipment that is specialized and tailor-

The same sentiment is echoed by Aaron Buttress, Project Manager for Current

fit to the needs of its clients, and support that assists the end users for successful

Builders. The equipment and services provided by Griffin Dewatering were “essen-

use; it ensures that its clients derive maximum value and benefit from its services

tial to [Current Builders’] ability to perform foundation work,” Buttress says.

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“Griffin, as usual, did an excellent job providing the right equipment and maintaining it through the dewatering period,” says Frank Weber, Project Manager for CDC Building, Inc. “We kicked up dust during the entire process of building the

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Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors Custom Steel Fabrication John K. Cota 7618 N. Broadway St. Louis, MO 63147 314-385-3900 fax: 314-385-2795 jcota@customsteelfab.com

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five project managers, four field

provides estimating services and

superintendents, five staff employ-

value engineering ideas through-

ees and 250 field employees. The

out the design process and once

company office has grown as well,

drawings are substantially com-

and is now located in a 16,000-

plete, it helps the general contrac-

square-foot, state-of-the-art office/

tor develop the GMP. This allows

warehouse located on two acres

the completion of the project on

of land in suburban St. Louis.

a cost-plus-fee basis with shared

Needless to say, Wies leaves no

savings, according to Wies.

opportunity unturned to showcase

Currently,

his company’s work and capa-

involved in projects including res-

bilities. The office offers visitors a

taurants, retail centers, hospitals,

glimpse of creative applications in

university dormitories and class-

drywall, ceiling and construction

room buildings, casinos, clean-

techniques.

room laboratory spaces, and loft

the

company

apartment and condominium conInnovation — On the Jobsite and

versions from historic buildings.

in the Office

T.J. Wies Contracting manages

T.J. Wies Contracting is a com-

a project as a tightly coordinat-

mercial wall and ceiling contractor

ed team effort. Its estimating staff

with expertise in metal stud fram-

begins with the sole responsibility

ing, drywall, insulation, rough and

of bidding and procuring projects,

finish carpentry, acoustical ceiling

working with the customers on

Competence, confidence and

one of St. Louis’ most respected

and wall panels, exterior insula-

budgetary estimates, value engi-

focus are the genesis for effective

wall and ceiling contracting com-

tion finish systems (EIFS), fireproof-

neering and cost savings. After

leadership. So, it is no surprise

panies; leading the way with qual-

ing, plaster, and fire stopping. The

securing the project, the estimators

that a competent, confident and

ity craftsmanship, dedication and

company’s principal emphasis has

hold a “hand off” meeting with the

focused Timothy J. Wies has turned

top-notch service.

been on structures for education,

project manager, after which the

his Lake St. Louis, Mo.-based start-

For most of his life, Tim Wies was

healthcare, multifamily residential,

project becomes the sole respon-

up, T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc., into

involved in a family wall and ceiling

office buildings, retail and food

sibility of the project manager,

business. In 1994, he concluded it

service buildings, and gaming.

who handles the submittal process,

was time to start his own company.

But as the company has grown,

purchasing process, labor assign-

At the outset of his new business

so has the genre of projects that

ments, job cost and schedule com-

endeavor, T.J. Wies Contracting,

now include restaurants, retail

pliance, change order pricing, cor-

Wies ran the startup company out

centers, hospitals, university dor-

respondence, and invoicing.

of his basement, acting as the sole

mitories and classroom buildings,

Through the use of a computer-

staff, management and operations

casinos,

laboratory

ized estimating system, a job cost

person; and managing only three

spaces, and loft apartment and

accounting system, and a job cost

field employees. After only one year

condominium conversions from

labor tracking system, T.J. Wies

in business, Wies’ operation had

historic buildings.

Contracting is able to keep daily

grown to two full-time management/

T.J. Wies Contracting obtains

track of the job cost results and

operations people, one part-time

the lion’s share of its work through

completion percentages of the jobs

staff person and 15 field employees.

a traditional channel — the com-

it is involved in. These reports are

Today, T.J. Wies Contracting has

petitive bid process. Its focus is

used to unequivocally demonstrate

grown to include five estimators,

on projects where the owner or

to its customers that T.J. Wies

the general contractor has a select

Contracting is remaining on sched-

bid list. Additionally, Wies states

ule and to give budget information

that “a rapidly growing portion of

to help with construction decisions

our work is now being done on a

in a timely fashion.

negotiated guaranteed maximum

T.J. Wies Contracting’s large

price [GMP] basis, where we work

field staff also provides the com-

with the general contractor early

pany with a competitive advan-

on in the design and budgeting

tage. Its 250 field employees,

process.” T.J. Wies Contracting

who

cleanroom

are

considered

full-time

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T.J. Wies Contracting employees

ence in construction. Very much

by the company, meet or exceed

pleased with the results the com-

the company’s expectations, as

pany obtains, Gunn notes that

Wies works very hard to keep

Wies participated fully in the lean

them all employed and working

construction process at Cardinal

at all times. This dedication to its

Glennon and works “in the best

staff and labor force allows T.J.

interest of the owner.”

Wies Contracting to have more

Chad Smith, Senior Project

efficiency than a contractor who

Estimator and Engineer at Paric,

merely hires specifically for a given

has been personally involved with

project. “Our loyalty to our field

T.J. Wies Contracting on nearly 20

employees is paid back by their

projects for estimating and budget-

loyalty to T.J. Wies [Contracting],”

ing services. Smith notes that T.J.

says Wies.

Wies Contracting’s track record

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Smith

Quality Craftsmanship, Dedication

that the company is “of much

[Contracting] provides stellar pre-

and Top-Notch Service

help on the front end of proj-

construction services and com-

Andrew Barnes, Project Manager

ects when determining a budget

petitive pricing combined with

The Underlying Philosophy

for Paric, has worked on three

for the work to be completed.”

a proven track record in the

Despite the changes and growth

independent projects with T.J.

Smith further comments that “no

field. Great craftsmanship and

that T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc.

Wies Contracting. As a project

matter the size on the contract,

experienced on-site leadership

has experienced over the years,

manager, Barnes knows the sched-

[T.J. Wies Contracting] continues

in the field combined with a

the

ule is the most important aspect

to be accurate in budgeting exer-

large workforce enables complex

constants that have not changed

of any project and he relates that

cises when compared to the actual

designs with tight schedules to be

— an approach to the industry

“T.J. Wies [Contracting] always

cost of the work. This has proven

met on time.”

that is truly professional; the drive

steps up when it’s time to acceler-

to be helpful in budgeting projects

Says Ken Smith, Manager of

and desire to be, as Wies puts it,

ate. [It] always finishes with a high-

in the conceptual stages, when

Pre-Construction

for

“on the cutting edge with innova-

quality project.”

construction can be more than 12

Gundaker

Group,

tion;” a 100 percent commitment

This recognition of quality,

months away.”

“T.J. Wies [Contracting] has always

to excellence; and the underlying

dedication and top-notch service

T.J. Wies Contracting’s proof truly

been able to supply an adequate

philosophy of Wies to “work hard,

resonates through the industry.

is in the end product. Smith com-

amount of manpower and has the

play hard and have fun.”

Timothy M. Gunn, Project Director

ments on the numbers of projects

ability to add manpower on short

at Alberici Constructors, most

T.J. Wies Contracting has brought

notice if needed to get our project

recently worked with T.J. Wies

to conclusion on time due to “[its]

on schedule or ahead of schedule

Contracting

Cardinal

responsiveness to our needs to meet

if necessary. [It] has always stood

Glennon Surgery and Neonatal

deadlines. [T.J. Wies Contracting is]

behind [its] workmanship. If issues

Intensive Care Unit (NICU) expan-

accommodating during close-out

arise, T.J. Wies [Contracting] has

sion project. He hired T.J. Wies

punch list activities and takes the

made it a priority to correct the

Contracting because of its exem-

extra steps needed to complete a

situation as quickly and efficiently

plary qualifications and its experi-

project successfully.”

as possible.”

the

adds,

“T.J.

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with Paric is “outstanding,” and

Wies

Services

Commercial

company

has

maintained

— Corporate Profile

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Wall & Ceiling Contractors T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc. Timothy J. Wies, President 200 TCW Ct. Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-561-8555 fax: 636-561-8556 twies@tjwies.com www.tjwies.com (see corporate profile p. 132-133)

Waterproofing Contractors Superior Waterproofing & Restoration Co., Inc. Thomas Schmitt, President 3310 Samuel Shepard Dr. St. Louis, MO 63103 314-531-6100 fax: 314-531-6200 tom@superiorwaterproofing.com www.superiorwaterproofing.com

Window Treatments DALO Glass Tinting Danny Thakker 6258 Lemary Ferry St. Louis, MO 63129 314-416-7400 fax: 314-416-8220 dalotint@yahoo.com

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Duneman Demolition..................................................94, 113

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Essential Architectural Signs...........................62, 80, 84, 130

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Contractors Inc................................ 70, 71, 80, 90, 104, 123

Fischer Lumber Company.............................................41, 50

Bell Electrical Contractors.... 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 48, 116, 117

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Frisella Nursery Inc.....................................................94, 123

Bi-State Fire Protection Corp..... 22, 25, 32, 33, 39, 103, 120

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Blackmore & Buckner Roofing, LLC............................54, 130

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GOI Fence Systems.....................................................61, 123

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Gateway Waterproofing and Restoration Co..........38, 42, 124

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The Geiger Group.......................................................25, 120

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GeoTest Inc..................................................22, 95, 103, 121

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Gershman Mortgage.....................................46, 48, 104, 123

C.R. Electric................................................................60, 116

Gibbens Drake Scott, Inc....................................35, 101, 113

Cabinets Plus by Patrick Geer, Inc..............................28, 108

GlassTek Glazing, Inc..........................................................53

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Grimes

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Consulting, Inc............... 37, 40, 48, 50, 65, 66, 72, 101, 110

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Griffin Dewatering.....................................................128, 130

Circle “R” Mechanical........................................................35

H.L.S., Inc. d/b/a H.L.S. Hauling..........................81, 113, 131

Commercial Bathwares LC.... 16, 25, 54, 65, 68, 73, 96, 131

Hanenkamp Electric............................................................86

Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co.........3, 48, 105, 130

Harry J. Kloeppel & Associates, Inc....... 62, 70, 84, 104, 123

Communitronics Corporation..............................76, 100, 109

Haslag Steel Sales, Inc.......................................................34

Condoor LLC...................................................25, 42, 96, 116

Henneman Engineering, Inc................... 74, 88, 89, 102, 113

Construction Cost Systems, Inc..........................72, 102, 113

High Concrete Group LLC........................ 1, 14, 74, 127, 135

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Hydro Dramatics...................................................39, 65, 121

Contract Design Consulting.........................................30, 122

ISC Contracting........................................ 15, 20, 21, 99, 113

Country Side Carpets & Interiors.........................73, 118, 120

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County Asphalt Paving Company, Inc......... 40, 65, 66, 81, 86

Ingersoll Rand – Security Technologies..............48, 103, 116

Crown C. Supply.................................................................40

Innovative Technology Group........................25, 27, 100, 109

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Reliable Fab & Manufacturing, Inc..............................14, 124

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North Coast Lighting, LLC.....................................12, 13, 123

Tree Court Builder’s Supply....................................40, 48, 50

O. Voorhees Painting Company, Inc....................24, 125, 126

Trurock.......................................................................14, 122

Paric......................................... 25, 34, 42, 88, 100, 113, IBC

Tuepker Brothers Construction...................................39, 110

Performance Contracting, Inc.....................................80, 122

VMI Audio & Visual Systems...............................65, 101, 109

Phend & Brown, Inc....................................................64, 130

Walker Construction Company............................................35

Poindexter Excavating...........................................82, 93, 117

Wallace Engineering.... 66, 67, 101, 102, 105, 110, 113, 131

Power Hauling, Inc......................................................81, 134

Waterhout

Precast Specialties, Inc...............................................84, 127

Construction, Inc..... 41, 45, 66, 73, 74, 76, 94, 96, 101, 110

Pro-Bel Group of Companies.................. 25, 41, 69, 106, 134

Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC...........................................64

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index Owners/Operators/Tenants

Purdue University...............................................................70 Ritz-Carlton........................................................................15

620 Market Building, LLC...................................................16

Riverview Hospital..............................................................93

BJC HealthCare............................................................88, 94

Saint Louis University.........................................................69

Blue Sky, LLC, a subsidiary of Cook Group, Inc...................14

Sansone Plaza on the Blvd, LLC..........................................37

Blumeyer Associates II, LP..................................................50

Second Presbyterian Board of Trustees..............................54

Blumeyer Elderly, L.P..........................................................50

Shoe Carnival, Inc...............................................................31

Bryan Cave LLP..................................................................20

Springfield Public Schools..................................................77

Butler University.................................................................60

St. Charles County..............................................................79

Carlton Residential Properties.............................................40

St. Louis Children’s Hospital...............................................94

Carmel/Clay Parks & Recreation.........................................80

St. Louis Community College..............................................68

City of Noblesville...............................................................82

St. Louis County Government..............................................86

Community Health Network................................................90

State of Missouri................................................................85

Cook Pharmica...................................................................19

TIC CityPlace Investors, LLC...............................................95

Cornerstone V1 LLC............................................................22

TIC CityPlace, LLC..............................................................95

The Curators of the University

TLG Marquette LLC.............................................................45

of Missouri/MU Residential Life..........................................61

Triple Net Properties...........................................................25

Deaconess Health System..................................................92

Truman State University.....................................................72

Dierbergs Wildwood Inc......................................................39

University of Missouri-St. Louis..........................................66

Duke Realty Corporation.....................................................32

University of Notre Dame....................................................62

Express Scripts, Inc............................................................25

Vantage Credit Union..........................................................34

Family Care Health Centers................................................96

Washington University..................................................73, 76

First Missouri Credit Union..................................................24

Washington University Medical Center................................74

Gilded Age Development.....................................................38

The Westfield Corporation...................................................35

Grace College & Seminary..................................................64

Woodward Development and Construction..........................31

HRC Hotels, LLC.................................................................12 Indiana Finance Authority...................................................84

Owner’s Representatives

Junior College District of Jefferson County.........................57 Koman Properties, Inc........................................................39

A.J. Armstrong, Inc.............................................................80

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport/City of St. Louis......81

Northstar Management Company, LLC...............................65

Landwide Development Corporation...................................40

Powers & Sons Construction Co., Inc..................................84

Logan College of Chiropractic.............................................65

Summit Construction Co., Inc.............................................80

Lucas Lofts, LLC.................................................................42

Turner Construction Company............................................84

MK&C Crescent, LLP...........................................................41 Maritz, Wolff & Co..............................................................15

Developers

Messiah Lutheran Church...................................................53 National Salvage and Service Corporation...........................28

Balke Brown Associates.....................................................48

Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler/Dodge.........................................29

Blue Urban, LLC..................................................................16

Pet Plaza Partners LP.........................................................48

Good Hospitality Services...................................................12

Petroleum Traders Corporation...........................................30

The Koman Group.........................................................22, 95

138

index Koman Properties, Inc........................................................39

HOK..............................................................................88, 92

Lawrence Group Properties, LLC.........................................45

Hafer Associates.................................................................92

Mansur Real Estate Services, Inc........................................44

International Architects Atelier............................................61

Mark S. Mehlman Realty Inc...............................................41

JJR.....................................................................................80

McCormack Baron Salazar.................................................50

KAI Design & Build........................................................40, 50

NorthPark Partners ESI.......................................................25

KSQ Architects, PC.............................................................66

Woodward Development and Construction..........................31

Karlsberger Architects, Inc..................................................94 Kowelman Engineering.......................................................81

Architects/Engineers

Kromm, Rikimaru and Johansen, Inc..................................57 Kuhlman Design Group, Inc................................................37

A2SO4 Architecture, LLC..............................................44, 84

The Lawrence Group Architects, Inc.................16, 38, 45, 48

AAIC inc..............................................................................81

MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc...........................81

ABNA Engineering...............................................................81

Mackey Mitchell Architects...........................................72, 73

ACI/Boland, Inc.......................................................32, 74, 95

Maki & Associates..............................................................76

AFRAM Corp.......................................................................81

Moody Nolan, Inc................................................................60

American Structurepoint, Inc..............................................31

OWP/P Architects................................................................35

Archimages, Inc..................................................................37

Odle McGuire Shook (OMS).................................................82

Architectural Design Studio, Inc..........................................28

Otke-Doucet Architecture, LLC...........................................79

Arcturis...............................................................................34

PBTS..................................................................................81

BSA LifeStructures..............................................................54

RATIO Architects, Inc..............................................60, 70, 84

Bayse.................................................................................81

RTKL Associates, Inc..........................................................90

The Benham Companies, LLC.......................................81, 86

Rosemann & Associates, P.C..............................................42

Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects.....................12, 93

Rottman Architects.............................................................44

Burns & McDonnell.............................................................81

Ross & Baruzzini, Inc..........................................................81

CH2M Hill...........................................................................81

The S/L/A/M Collaborative, Inc............................................62

CRB....................................................................................19

Sapp Design Associates Architects, P.C..............................77

Cannon Design...................................................................69

Shah Kawasaki...................................................................76

Christner, Inc......................................................................25

Suttle Mindlin...............................................................39, 53

The Clark Enersen Partners,

TR,i Architects, Inc.................................................39, 65, 96

Science and Research Design Group..................................85

Tchoukaleff Kelly Hartke.....................................................94

Clayton Engineering............................................................81

Trivers Associates..............................................................41

DMJM Rottet......................................................................20

URS Corp............................................................................81

Dawdy & Associates...........................................................39

Wm. B. Ittner, Inc...............................................................68

Design Collaborative.....................................................30, 64

Williams Architects.............................................................80

Forum Studio Inc..........................................................22, 24

Woolpert.............................................................................81

G.S. Ridgway and Associates, Inc.................................14, 19

WorthGroup Architects........................................................14

Gray Design Group..............................................................15

Zurheide-Hermann.............................................................81

HDA Architects...................................................................29 HDR Engineering................................................................81 HNTB Corporation...............................................................79 139

index Construction Managers/General Contractors/ Design-builders

Lawrence Group Living, LLC...............................................45 Legacy Building Group........................................................39 LeNir..................................................................................77

Alberici Constructors....................................................45, 94

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.........................74, 76, 81

Altman Charter...................................................................40

McDougall Pierce Construction, Inc....................................82

BSI Constructors.................................................................38

Meyer Najem................................................................82, 93

Barton Malow.....................................................................88

Miller Contracting Services Inc...........................................50

Ben Hur Construction Company..........................................53

Millstone Bangert Inc..........................................................81

Brinkmann Constructors.........................................39, 41, 48

Minkis Builders...................................................................44

C. Grantham Co..................................................................81

Mosley Construction, Inc.....................................................81

C. Rallo Contracting............................................................81

Paric.................................................................25, 34, 42, 88

CFC Construction................................................................14

Parsons Corporation...........................................................81

CPM...................................................................................28

RL Turner Corporation........................................................19

Clayco....................................................... 22, 24, 25, 69, 95

Reinhardt/Wilson, Joint Venture..........................................61

David Kolb Grading, Inc......................................................81

River City Construction, LLC.........................................72, 85

Duke Construction LLP.......................................................32

S.M. Wilson & Co....................................... 37, 50, 61, 65, 96

F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc......................................84

SPK Joint Venture...............................................................81

Flintco, Inc..........................................................................77

Sharks & Sharks General Contractors, Inc..........................81

Fred Weber, Inc..................................................................81

Shiel Sexton.................................................................54, 60

Frederich Construction, Inc.................................................79

Sierra Bravo, Inc.................................................................81

Gershenson Construction Co...............................................81

Smoot Construction L.L.C...................................................70

Good Hospitality Services...................................................12

Summit Construction Co., Inc.............................................90

Graycor Construction Company...........................................35

Tarlton Corporation.............................................................73

H.B.D. Construction Inc...........................................16, 37, 39

W.A. Sheets & Sons............................................................30

The Hagerman Group....................................................62, 80

Wiegand Construction Co....................................................64

Hankins Construction Company..............................57, 81, 86

Woodward Development and Construction..........................31

Holland Construction Services............................................37 ISC Contracting.............................................................15, 20 Impact Strategies...............................................................29

Program/Project Managers

Industrial Contractors, Inc...................................................92 Interface Construction.........................................................81

Indiana Finance Authority...................................................84

Jacobs Facilities.................................................................81

Parsons Corporation...........................................................81

James Cape & Sons...........................................................81

Summit Construction Co., Inc.............................................90

KCI Construction Co............................................................81

Wilson Consulting...............................................................84

K&S Associates..................................................................81 Kitchell Contractors, Inc......................................................84 Kozeny-Wagner, Inc............................................................66 Kwame Building Group...........................................34, 68, 81 L.A. Schaefer......................................................................68 Lauth Property Group..........................................................14 140