Industrial Portfolio
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Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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CONTACTS: Darren Murray Vice President, Industrial Group
DeMaria Building Company was founded in 1969, by
(tel): 313.972.1504, (mobile): 248.982.2169
Headquarters in Detroit, MI; Regional office in Novi
(email): darren@demariabuild.com
Registered Detroit Headquartered Business (2005)
EMR 0.84
M.U.S.T. Safety and Drug Testing Program
“Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to
Mike Joseph Vice President, Estimating (tel): 248.596.2247, (mobile): 248.982.2315
Joseph A. DeMaria, Sr. and Richard DeMaria.
(mail): mike@demariabuild.com CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS DeMaria Building Company 3031 W. Grand Blvd.
Work For”, for the past 9 years in a row
2010 Crain’s Detroit Business: Ranked 10th largest GC
Total Revenue:
Suite 624
2010:
$100.0 M
2009:
$91.3 M
2008:
$108.6 M
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Project Range: $50K to $50M
(tel): 313.870.2800
Bonding Capacity:
(fax): 313.870.2810 (url): www.demariabuild.com
$50 million single project
$150 million aggregate
20-30% of all projects conducted by self-perform trade labor force including:
Excavation
Structural Concrete, Slabs & Flatwork
Rough & Finish Carpentry
Metal Stud & Drywall
Acoustical & Specialty Ceilings
Architectural Demolition
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
Firm Background
DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC
FIRM BACKGROUND NOTABLE: Dedication, pride and excellence in customer service all describe the on-going commitment by your staff.” - JAMES GRAHAM, Project Manager, Parsons Brinkerhoff
CORE GROUP EXPERIENCED WITH INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Time to market is key. New facilities and renovations that support modern industrial operations need to be brought on-line quickly and with few problems as possible. For over 42 years, DeMaria Building Company has worked within a variety of industries to provide technical construction and budgeting expertise to create optimal facilities for industrial production and R&D. DeMaria’s quick facility turnover to clients is due to:
Costs driven down through value
engineering, the DeMaria SMARTBID approach and other stringent project controls Quick decision-making ability that’s in pace with the evolving needs of clients Experience driving fast-pace schedules to successful completion and close-out Energizing subcontractors to higher levels of performance, quality, safety and accountability Self Perform capabilities
NOTABLE: DeMaria has a team of construction professionals who work exclusively on industrial & advanced technology facilities.
Building the elements that comprise a bestin-class industrial facility requires hands-on knowledge and experience. DeMaria’s Industrial Group is focused on the following building types:
Manufacturing Product Testing Research & Development Energy, Chemical, and Petroleum Administration & Support
NOTABLE: DeMaria has provided the technical expertise needed to transfer sophisticated design and engineering visions into built reality.
DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC.
FIRM BACKGROUND
NOTABLE: “The job was on time and done without interruption to our daily work schedule… Everyone was impressed with the way it turned out and the speed at which it was accomplished.” - DON O’CONNOR, General Motors Corporation
DEMARIA PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Design / Build—DeMaria’s proactive approach fosters greater communication between all parties
Construction Management—DeMaria’s commitment is to act entirely as the Owner’s agent and understand the intent and expectations of the Owner for the project
General Contracting—Communication is the key to ensuring we have the right subcontractors for the job while keeping the Owner’s vision in mind
NOTABLE: DeMaria is experienced in building and renovating modern, state–of-the–art facilities.
Program Management—DeMaria is instrumental in the early programming stages of on-going project assignments through completion
Preconstruction—Early involvement in a project provides a unique opportunity for DeMaria to help shape the project and ensure the highest level of success
Value Management—Our goal is to assist the architect in providing a design that meets users’ requirements and ensures projected costs coincide with the Owner’s budget
NOTABLE: With over 42 years of experience, DeMaria can offer clients a variety of innovative solutions through different delivery methods.
FIRM BACKGROUND
DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC.
NOTABLE: “From the beginning of construction, DeMaria stressed and practiced job site safety.” - ANDREW ANDRE, Wilcox Associates (Consumers Energy)
SAFETY Accident prevention is a moral obligation. DeMaria promotes an industry leading, proactive approach to safety that features continuous training in safe building practices. All superintendents, project managers and field personnel are required to complete all modules in the MIOSHA endorsed M.U.S.T. Safety and Drug Testing Program. EMR, or Experience Modification Rate, is an industry-wide measurement to determine the price of insurance premiums for construction companies. DeMaria’s EMR of 0.84, well below the industry average (1.0), is evidence of our success in conducting safe projects. Project specific program components include:
Full-time Safety Director
Comprehensive written safety manual
Superintendents who have all passed the 30-hour OSHA Training for M.U.S.T.
Superintendents who take a leadership role promoting and enforcing safety on all jobsites
Safety Director who conducts weekly site inspections to ensure full safety compliance
Accident and investigation reports completed for every injury, incident or accident that occurs on the jobsite followed by an 8-Discipline Report; All documentation can be submitted to the Owner upon request
A two strike policy for employees in non-compliance with the safety program; First is written; A second warning removes the employee permanently from the jobsite
Weekly safety toolbox talks conducted by DeMaria with each sub-contractor; Subcontractors submit a copy of their meeting minutes to DeMaria each week
Superintendents who conduct on-going jobsite safety audits
DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC. NOTABLE: "It is a pleasure to work with DeMaria. Quality company which employs good people." - KEN KOOPMAN, Harley Ellis Devereaux
FIRM BACKGROUND NOTABLE: “I know the DMC is quite satisfied with the quality of service DeMaria provides and performance is consistently ‘Best in Class’”. - MAUREEN REILLY, Detroit Medical Center
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Experience has demonstrated that directly addressing the issues of responsiveness, quality craftsmanship and cost control leads to better project experiences. Prescheduled reviews, continuous improvement, and open lines of communication are hallmarks of our formal quality system. DeMaria documents and measures work performance on each job we perform. Data gathered from the field is transformed into direct actions for improvements in our processes for construction.
Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) Program
NOTABLE: Prescheduled reviews, continuous improvement, and open lines of communication are hallmarks of our formal quality system.
Employees are encouraged to continuously examine how DeMaria performs business and can formally communicate ideas, suggestions and improvements to operational procedures.
NOTABLE: Employees are encouraged to continuously examine how DeMaria performs business and can formally communicate ideas to improve operational procedures.
FIRM BACKGROUND
DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC.
NOTABLE: “The facility was all we had hoped for. This is clearly due to (DeMaria’s) skill in organizing subcontractors…” - DR. WINFIELD, University of Michigan Hospital
SUBCONTRACTOR PROGRAM Subcontractor/Vendor Project Qualification Procedure Subcontractor approval is based upon a Contractors Qualification Statement, current financial statement, project list with dollar amounts, current references, and a copy of their company’s quality program. Upon receipt, the subcontractor information is reviewed for approval by the DeMaria Subcontractor/Vendor Alliance Team (SVAT). Reviewing Subcontractor/Vendor Performance Performance evaluations of subs and vendors are conducted during a post project review meeting. Any ratings below 2.0 will remove a subcontractor or vendor from DeMaria’s internal list and disqualifies them from bidding any future DeMaria projects until a corrective action plan is submitted and approved by our internal Subcontractor/Vendor Alliance Team. Subcontractor Surveys Feedback from subcontractors is essential for capitalizing upon synergies gained in the field and streamlining project management techniques. Subcontractors are surveyed after every project and requested to review DeMaria’s performance. DeMaria’s SVAT reviews and identifies any issues and/or trends that may warrant improvement. PROMOTING DIVERSITY & MINORITY PARTICIPATION DeMaria actively promotes a diversified worksite and use the following methods for procuring minority & disadvantaged subcontractors and vendors:
Formal solicitations from:
CCR
Vetbiz
SBA Business Search
Michigan Chronicle
ACB3
E-PAC
Internal database of prequalified subcontractors
“Mentor-Venture” alliances that enable DeMaria to partner with and mentor smaller disadvantaged minority firms. In this role, we train these enterprises to grow, develop stronger accounting systems, and advance the skill development of their employees.
Project Experience
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DeMaria was hired by Biofuel Industries Group, LLC, to construct a new manufacturing and office facility on a 25-acre location in Adrian, Michigan. The project included the design and construction of 3,500 square feet of office and lab space and 25,000 square feet of manufacturing space. It features a pre-engineered building with 26 storage tanks, each with a capacity of 30,000 gallons of biodiesel fuel. Biofuel Industries utilizes this plant to manufacture biodiesel fuel produced from soybean oil and feedstock. DeMaria built a test lab within the plant that is used to test the feedstocks and the biodiesel produced to ensure quality targets are met. The facility will produce 20 million gallons of biodiesel fuel per year, with the capacity to produce 100 million gallons. The biodiesel plant is located in Adrian due to it’s strong agricultural-based community, the easy accessibility by truck or train, and its close proximity to suppliers and distributors in the Midwest. A railroad spur was installed that runs along side of the truck load/unload canopy. The railcars will be utilized for both feedstock and biodiesel. DeMaria’s Self-Perform Department constructed the concrete foundations and Taft Steel erected the structural and miscellaneous steel for the office structure.
NextDiesel Biodiesel Manufacturing Plant Adrian, MI
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In the fall of 2004, DeMaria completed the DaimlerChrysler World Engine Plant Program in Dundee, MI. The program included Machining and Assembly Area Floors, GC Compressor Building, Administration and Employee Services Building, and Material Building Foundations. Highlights of DeMaria's Work include: The concrete flatwork construction of 450,000 sf manufacturing floor Polished concrete floor slabs Cast-in-place concrete for machining and assembly area bays including pits, trenches, and door stoops The installation of flumes All of the work was self performed by DeMaria
Machining & Assembly Area Floors Dundee, MI
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The testing of diesel fuel engines is a new direction for the Research & Engineering facility at Ford Motor Company. DeMaria was hired as Program Manager to direct the upgrade and conversion of existing test fuel cells to accommodate diesel engines and the supply of diesel fuel. The project was completed in three phases. DeMaria also provided constructability reviews and helped resolve technical design and construction issues. Additionally, each bid pack was managed and prepared by DeMaria, as was selection of general contractors to implement construction. DeMaria was also involved with coordinating and scheduling owner contracts with equipment suppliers. Highlights include: Bid Pack 1: Fuel House – Test Cell/ Fuel House: Diesel Fuel Piping and Labeling Bid Pack 2: Test Cell infrastructure upgrades (new electrical and mechanical systems) Bid Pack 3: Installation of new dynamometers and diesel emission sampling system DeMaria self performed earthwork, concrete, temporary partitions, and misc. steel
Diesel Dynamometer Lab Dearborn , MI
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This 67,000 sf expansion features a two-story office addition, laboratory, and one-story central utilities structure. A glass enclosed walkway connects the entire building. A new and expanded lobby replaces the original one which now serves as an employee entrance. A clean architectural exterior of glass and prefabricated aluminum panels helps convey Robert Bosch's high-tech image The expanded technical center now houses in excess of 250 administrative, engineering, marketing, and research personnel. Highlights include: Two-story office addition Laboratory One-story central utilities structure Glass walkway
Research and Development Tech Center Farmington Hills , MI
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In 2005, DeMaria completed renovations for the General Motors Manufacturing A Phase II project in Warren, MI.
Challenges Overcome: 1) Renovation within an occupied building 2) Multiple environmental issues (asbestos, PCB, lead) 3) Historical preservation/restoration DeMaria self-performed a total of $230,000 including: Small concrete floor infills Hauserman wall panel reconfiguration New acoustical ceilings New drywall partitions Highlights: DeMaria met owner's schedule and built a high quality, multi-phase project High level of coordination Large dust collector system
Manufacturing A Phase II Renovation Warren , MI
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The Heritage Final Assembly Plant embraces sustainable design. DeMaria literally laid the ground floor from which the modern plant could be launched. In early 2003, utilizing in-house skilled trade labor, DeMaria completed a concrete slab-on-grade and concrete process pits project for the Heritage Plant at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan. Highlights include: Fiber reinforced concrete floor 1,000,000 sf of floor created 24 process pits created Some pits were 300 ft. long & 18 ft. deep Over 25,000 cy of concrete 14,000 yds. poured in 12 weeks Largest pour in one week: 1,557 yds. Flat floor with a tolerance of FF35/FL25 Heritage Plant is Gold LEED Certified by the U.S Green Building Council
Heritage Final Assembly Pits & Floor Dearborn , MI
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In 2002, GM hired DeMaria to relocate and reinstall sophisticated auto laboratory and testing equipment from the powertrain building in Pontiac to the tech center in Warren. The scope also included the build out of related administrative office and support space. A total of 24 phases was required working within occupied areas to complete the project. Lead and asbestos abatement was also required. To accommodate the large, heavy testing equipment, new concrete pits with bed plates and trenches were constructed. New structural steel, partition walls, and upgraded electrical power distribution and mechanical air handling systems were also included. Highlights include: Relocate and reinstall auto laboratory and testing equipment Build out of administrative office space Humidity control rooms Individual testing cells
Laboratory Consolidation Warren , MI
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DeMaria was hired to build an eight bay addition to the existing Michigan truck plant designed to house the final line of the Expedition. The project also included the development of an interior garage parking area for executives, the construction of a wrap building, the relocation of the plant’s QC area along with gasoline tank removal, and the relocation of a new concrete road system. DeMaria also built a new line and demolished the old lines. The entire project was completed in four months. The project was completed in several phases. Once the temporary wrap tent was complete, we could relocate the existing QC area. This had to be performed on a short term shut down of four days. After both the wrap tent and the QC areas were operational, we started site demolition and removed an existing building completely, removing the west elevation for the existing truck plant. This allowed us to move forward with the foundation installation for the new assembly line. Once the foundations were complete, we moved inside to build the new addition, in order to allow for the conveyor installation to begin during the planned shut down period. All the schedule goals were met. DeMaria self performed the demolition, excavation, site concrete paving, foundations, concrete slab construction, carpentry, and temporary protection.
8 Bay Addition Wayne, MI
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DeMaria recently finished relocating and reinstalling sophisticated auto lab and testing equipment to the General Motors Powertrain building in Pontiac. Completed in multiple phases, the project features the total transformation of existing space into a clean, stateof-the-art lab/test facility suitable to host a variety of sophisticated automotive testing equipment. New concrete pits with bed plates and trenches were constructed to accommodate the equipment. Highlights include: Air handling systems received a major overhaul so that they could be powerful enough to accommodate testing Power distribution systems were upgraded to meet new load demands New structural steel served to reinforce the building's structure
Lab Consolidation BP 2, GM Powertrain Pontiac, MI
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DeMaria was hired to convert a 100,000 sf warehouse into a research, testing and office building as part of the consolidation program at the GM Tech Center. The existing building required interior and exterior restoration. The exterior CMU walls required extensive tuck pointing and rebuilding, along with new overhead doors and a new man door. New windows were added and all the existing glass was replaced. Once the exterior was completed, the entire exterior surface had EFIS applied to match the building that was yet to be built. 10,000 sf of the existing interior slab had to be replaced. In addition, several interior CMU walls were added with mezzanines built on top out of structural steel and cast-in-place composite decks. All of the new CMU walls required new foundations, so the existing slab had to be removed and replaced. The interior build-out was completed to accommodate new offices and six training/conference rooms with high-end finishes including fabric panels for the walls with marker boards and projection screens. Acoustic ceilings, carpet and VCT were installed throughout. The project had to be completed within a 3-month time frame. This was accomplished successfully by having teams work two shifts and most weekends.
GSB2 Consolidation Program, Phase I Warren , MI
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DeMaria completed a sizable building addition and renovation to Building 16 at the Milford Proving Grounds. Using an accelerated schedule, DeMaria completed the project in three (3) phases within 18 months. Highlights include: Demolition of a 20,000 sf office building Rework of site utilities Construction of a new 70,000 sf, 3-story office building Construction of a new 68,000 sf vehicle laboratory Architectural, HVAC, mechanical and electrical renovation of existing facility with no down time of operations Two (2) new dynamometers Three (3) 400 foot crane rails Audio/visual conference center with two plasma screens capable of satellite uplink conferencing Metal fabrication shop Brick exterior with custom cast stone sills, parapets and accents
Building #16 Addition/Renovation Milford , MI
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DeMaria has been hired to complete the Co-Generation Energy System project via the Design-Build delivery method at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, MI. The project includes the design and construction of steam and electricity systems that result in the lowest delivered energy cost for the VA Medical Center utilizing renewable resources (wood chips) as fuel. The energy plant will deliver 2 megawatts of electricity to the campus and will generate substantial lifecycle savings to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The project scope includes the installation of industrialgrade biomass gasifiers and boilers, material handling (including truck unloading, biomass transfer and ash collection), alternating current (A/C) generator(s) and associated generator and controls; power metering, data acquisition, and computer control equipment; utility interconnection equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and protective relays; computer control software; and associated ancillary materials and equipment.
Battle Creek Co-Generation Energy System Battle Creek, MI
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DeMaria has been hired to complete the VA Battle Creek Boiler Replacement Project at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. The project scope includes the replacement of the existing boiler plant with a new building to house two 40,000 pph, and one 15,000 pph water tube boilers with space for a fourth future boiler and a new condensate polishing system. The new boiler plant construction includes connections to the existing underground steam distribution system, a condensate return system and the main water line. The existing campus water softener/treatment system, brine tank and the reverse osmosis water treatment system will be relocated to the new facility. The project also involves demolition and removal of the existing boiler stack and removal of the boilers and associated equipment currently in the existing boiler plant.
VA Battle Creek Boiler Replacement Project Battle Creek, MI
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In 2006, DeMaria built a large, energy efficient, bus operations and maintenance facility for the Blue Water Area Transportation Commission. The new StraffonBenedict Bus Terminal will accommodate a growing bus fleet enabling more transportation service to the Blue Water Area surrounding Port Huron, MI. The new building was designed and built in less than 10 months. A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station was built on site for CNG powered buses, an alternative fuel used instead of diesel. A separate CNG manufacturing building was also constructed by DeMaria on the site. The project was also a Brownfield Redevelopment located within an older industrial area of Port Huron. Funded by MDOT and the Federal Transit Administration, the project was a Design/Build GMP effort of DeMaria and URS Corporation.
Even with its expedited timeline, the project, which finished in November 2006, remained an accident-free worksite throughout all construction. An amazing feat given all the site work and construction that occurred.
The project was also completed $400,000 under budget!
Straffon-Benedict Bus Terminal & CNG Facility Port Huron, MI
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DeMaria recently completed the second phase of the Chemistry Building Expansion and Renovation Project. The addition included a new building entrance, a multi-purpose communicating space with a 65’ high glass curtain wall, cherry wood veneer acoustic wood panels installed on the existing building façade, and a new lecture hall constructed of curved, sloped, angled pre-cast concrete panels with 150 seats, along with curved acoustic wood panels throughout. One of the largest challenges of this project was building the addition—which had a very tight footprint. This included earth retention auger cast piles with lagging to allow site access around the basement foundation. Due to poor soil-bearing capacity, the building utilized caissons for the expansion foundation. The renovation included a complete interior demolition and rebuild of 96,000 sf of laboratory space. Wayne State’s goal was to make this building more efficient, thus improving the operating costs for the University. In order to accomplish this, DeMaria upgraded the mechanical and electrical. DeMaria incorporated white roofs, green roofs, FSC wood throughout the communication space and lecture hall, and many other sustainable features on this three year project. Wayne State is currently seeking LEED Silver status.
Chemistry South Expansion & Renovation Detroit , MI
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DeMaria was hired by the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation to build the new Rosa Parks Transit Center for the Detroit Department of Transportation in downtown Detroit. The project scope included building a ground up transit center approx 25,000 sf, site work, paving, and foundations for canopies (by specialty contractor). The project was funded by federal and state dollars. No city funds were required for this project. There is a climate-controlled waiting area, taxi stands, retail services, and transit-police offices. The new terminal is being hailed by both mass transit advocates and developers because it may encourage more people to take the bus to the city's downtown and it replaces a temporary outdoor facility long considered inadequate. Mass transit advocates hope that ridership will significantly increase with the new Rosa Parks facility. The facility was opened to the public in mid-July.
Rosa Parks Transit Center Detroit , MI
www.demariabuild.com For more information contact : Darren Murray, Vice President Commercial & Industrial Group 248.982.2169 darren@demariabuild.com
DeMaria Building Company, Inc. reserves the right to alter content of this publication at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. 2012 DeMaria Building Company, Inc. All rights reserved.