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FOCUS FORWARD GARY GAROFALO
President and CEO
The lasT several monThs have been challenging for us all. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we have done business over the last 55 years, some of which are being integrated into our future plans. If you find yourself worrying that Harkins’ outlook may not be positive, I would like to share some good news. Although we have been granted the ability to lift the capacity restrictions and continue to see declining COVID-19 cases, Harkins has been taking a slower, more calculated approach in easing our way back to full capacity. Our task force, made up of department leaders within different areas of the company, has scaled back to meeting once a week to monitor the latest developments and disseminate this information to employees. In the height of the pandemic, this group was meeting twice a day. We continue with our protocol of wearing face coverings, practicing social distancing, and using thermal imaging cameras, which are vital measures in keeping our people safe. During this time, we have continued to progress with our five-year strategic plan. This planning has never stopped because we owe it to our clients to continue evolving, to our employees for their professional development and success, and to our retired employee-owners for their futures. This is a huge testament to our people keeping The Harkins Way alive and well. Our annual company picnic was celebrated a little differently this year. Following our quarterly company update, our employees
tuned in from their homes, jobsite trailers, and office workstations for this commemorative, first-ever virtual event. Service anniversaries were celebrated for 24 of our exceptional employees, along with announcing our projects that received safety and quality control awards. Congratulations to Four Research Self Storage in Rockville, MD for being awarded the safest Harkins project in 2019. On the community and charitable front, Harkins’ employee-owners continue our philosophy of making a positive impact to the lives of those less fortunate in the communities we live and work in. Harkins has a long-standing tradition of supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, particularly the Annual Light the Night Walk. While this year’s event has moved to a virtual format, we still have over 30 people participating with a lofty $40,000 fundraising goal. Harkins is a major sponsor and fundraiser for this event in honor of our founder, Thomas P. Harkins, and in support of our colleagues, family, and friends who have been impacted by these devastating cancers. Although we know we will be affected by COVID for the long-haul, I continue to be extremely proud of the tenacity and resourcefulness that our Harkins employees have demonstrated. Thank you for your hard work, perseverance, dedication, and extraordinary generosity. We will continue to perform at a high level, despite the tremendous obstacles this pandemic has put in our path.
CHARLOTTE OFFICE EXPANSION We are pleased to announce the move and expansion of our office in Charlotte, NC. Our new office is in the South End in the Steel Yard and Tompkins Toolworx building, with the address:
1900 South Boulevard, Suite 105 Charlotte, NC 28203
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10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 400 Columbia, MD 21044 575 E. Swedesford Road, Suite 100 Wayne, PA 19087 1900 South Boulevard, Suite 105 Charlotte, NC 28203
FEATURE:
A NEW MODEL
OF AFFORDABILITY The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments
CONTENTS The Faces of Harkins
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Commercial PAGE 6
Government PAGE 7
Multifamily PAGE 12
Industry Trends PAGE 16
Safety Corner PAGE 18 INDUSTRY TRENDS:
TAKING IT TO THE SKIES
News and Events PAGE 19
Awards and Rankings
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
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AWARDS AWARDS AND RANKINGS:
METRO HEIGHTS
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PEOPLE
WELCOME
JOSH
PAUL
MCHUGH
BIERBAUM
DARIN
STEVE CAREY
RAOUFF
MCGINN
Project Executive Tried sushi for the first time when he was 25 years old.
Lead Superintendent Is an avid skier and snowboarder with his favorite spots out West.
Travel Superintendent Builds custom fishing rods for in-shore fishing.
Superintendent I Graduated high school in Mannheim, Germany.
Superintendent I Was on the high school swim team for butterfly stroke and still swims today.
Assistant Project Manager Backpacked Europe with his wife and two kids.
O'GREE
JACOB
DEVEREUX
JACKSON
JAWANDA
ANTONICE
JACOB
Project Engineer Rode a mule down the Grand Canyon.
Project Engineer Has been camping in 43 of the 50 states.
Project Engineer Has been studying Spanish for four years and now speaks it fluently.
Project Engineer Has a new cockapoo puppy named C'Amor.
Assistant Superintendent II Builds custom cornhole boards for friends and family.
ZILKE
BROWN
TURPIN
URFA
LONG
HAPPY RETIREMENT
MIKE
HEATHER
ANDREW
LOPIANO
Assistant Superintendent I Is the only one in his family with blue eyes.
Government Programs Coordinator Is practicing to be a certified Barre instructor.
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In August 2020, Project Assistant Laura Shilling retired from Harkins. Thank you for your 19 years of exceptional service. We wish you the best as you embark on the next chapter of your life.
ANDREW
PEOPLE
PROMOTIONS
STEVE
PATRICK HENNESSY
BATES
TREY
AUSTIN
KARLEN
MATT
Promoted from Director of Project Development to Project Executive.
Promoted from Project Controls Engineer to Director of Scheduling & Analytics.
Promoted from Superintendent to Lead Superintendent.
Promoted from
Promoted from Project Engineer II to Assistant Project Manager.
Promoted from Superintendent I to Superintendent II.
RUBIN
ACHENBACH
WORK ANNIVERSARIES 40 YEARS Mike Drummond 35 YEARS Dan Seal
JONATHAN SILVA
Project Engineer II to Quality Control Manager.
VAN TUYL
JIMENEZ
30 YEARS Jose Avila
BONNIE
CRONIN
25 YEARS Michelle Wright
Promoted from Promoted from Project Engineer I to HR Specialist to Project Engineer II. Employee Experience Manager.
20 YEARS Barbara Hayden Tina Morris Wayne Sagal Lisa Thomas
10 YEARS Drew Dunsten Steve Leatherman Mike Mazza Brandon Mothershead
15 YEARS Jim Beck Rod Bell Tracy Crawford Greg Ferenschak Phil Lovell Vinch Quach Desi Snyder Chris Thomas
5 YEARS Mark Evans Arlene Hatton Jeff Sines Mark Tillotson
WELCOME TO THE WORLD
EVELYN MAE ZILKE was born on July 26, 2020 at 1:56pm. She weighed 6 lb. 11 oz. Parents: Harkins Project Executive Josh Zilke and wife, Julia.
BECKETT RILEY MOTHERSHEAD was born on August 7, 2020 at 3:59am. He weighed 8 lb. 4 oz. Parents: Harkins Superintendent II Brandon Mothershead and wife, Kellie.
ABRAHAM RONAN REITMAYR was born on September 10, 2020 at 5:20pm. He weighed 7 lb. 13 oz. Parents: Harkins Superintendent I Reno Reitmayr and wife, Rebecca. HARKINS HEADER
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PROJECTS
COMMERCIAL
FOUR RESEARCH
SELF STORAGE PH II In Rockville, MD for Washington Property Company, with Butz Wilbern Photo by Jeff Sauers, CPI Productions
87,723 gsf expansion to the Phase I storage facility
PRECONSTRUCTION
Three-story building made up of 771 storage units
GUDE PLAZA SELF STORAGE 95,280 gsf renovation and new construction of core, shell, and retail in Rockville, MD for Promark Partners, with DNC Architects
Warehouse features 720 climate-controlled units, opening to interior air-conditioned or heated corridors Top two floors have elevator access, while lower level is at grade to allow direct access from the parking lot to ground-level units
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SALVATION ARMY HAVRE DE GRACE 15,405 gsf renovation and repositioning in Havre de Grace, MD for The Salvation Army of Central Maryland, with Arium|AE
UNDER CONSTRUCTION CARLYLE HOTEL 100,000 gsf hotel renovation of 195 guest rooms, lobby, and common areas in Washington, DC for Lore Group, with OTJ Architects HOWARD COUNTY DETENTION CENTER MEDICAL SUITE 2,400 gsf renovation in Jessup, MD for the Howard County Department of Public Works, with Bignell, Watkins, Hasser Architects
LEVI AAP BIOTECH LAB Fit-out of 2,947gsf existing academic research space in Baltimore, MD for Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate, with Colimore Architects NDT 01 UPS REPLACEMENT Replacement of existing 500 KW uninterruptible power system (UPS) in Herndon, VA for Boston Properties
COMPLETE FOUR RESEARCH SELF STORAGE PHASE II (Featured above) PARC PRINCETON RETAIL Tenant fit-out of two retail spaces in West Windsor, NJ for Toll Brothers Apartment Living, with BartonPartners
PROJECTS
GOVERNMENT
COMBINED SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE SHOP In New Castle, DE for the Delaware Army National Guard, with Stantec Photo by Brian West
PRECONSTRUCTION JJRTC DB MILO/DRUMMOND BUILDING AND WILSON TRAINING CENTER 36,000 gsf renovation of office and training buildings in Laurel, MD for the US Secret Service, with ATI, Inc.
NEWARK ARMY RESERVE CENTER 32,000 gsf training center, 10,500 gsf vehicle maintenance, and 3,000 gsf storage facility in Newark, DE for the US Army Corps of Engineers
UNDER CONSTRUCTION DELAWARE CSMS (Featured above)
Will serve as a vehicle service and repair shop, made up of a welding bay, paint bay, several general purpose bays, a training room, fitness area, locker rooms, and administrative support spaces Structure consists of CMU and the building's exterior is made up of split face veneer, metal wall panels, and standing seam roof canopies
DOS PARKING STRUCTURE 431,000 gsf seven-story parking garage with 1,326 spaces in Charleston, SC for the General Services Administration, with Stantec HOWARD COUNTY "P3" COURTHOUSE GARAGE 229,635 gsf six-story parking garage with 691 spaces in Ellicott City, MD for Edgemoor-Star Judical Partners and Clark Construction Group, with HOK
Design-build support facility, totaling 63,356 gsf
Harkins is proud to announce that we have received Top Secret Security Clearance!
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A NEW MODEL
OF AFFORDABILITY
The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments By DAVE MILLER VP, Southeast and PHIL RITZ Project Manager and PATRICK FAY Lead Superintendent Feature Photos by The Mezzanine at Freedom
OWNER Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership (The Housing Partnership)
ARCHITECT Watts Leaf Architects
OTHER KEY TEAM MEMBERS Garr Engineering LandDesign Structural Consulting Group
COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE 185 units / 260,000 gsf
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PosiTioned near all of The acTion of uPTown Charlotte, The Mezzanine at Freedom provides 185 new affordable housing units in a neighborhood with access to schools, health care, and public transportation. The compelling location of the project, situated on the two-mile stretch between Morehead Street and I-85, is within the revitalization along West Charlotte’s Freedom Drive that has the potential to become the next South End. This renaissance is fueled in part by restaurants and high demand for new housing, particularly affordable. After being introduced to The Housing Partnership (THP), Charlotte’s largest non-profit developer at the 2018 ULI Carolinas’ Meeting, Harkins and THP met for an official meet and greet. We realized that the core of our corporate philosophies both centered around improving people’s lives in our marketplace, in our communities, and in our companies. As a result, we were invited to bid on The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartment RFP. Harkins officially joined the project team in June 2018 after responding to the competitive hard bid. As we were responding, we knew The Mezzanine at Freedom was more than just new buildings. With a severe shortage of affordable housing in the Charlotte area, this project was a lifechanging opportunity for so many people. While this was not our first project in the Carolinas, it was our first NCHFA (North Carolina Housing Finance Agency) tax credit project in the area. It also proved to be a good fit to support our geographic expansion. COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION
Since the commencement of construction in November of 2018, The Mezzanine at Freedom has been touted as an example of what is possible in Charlotte when organizations work together. Built on 12.5 acres of land at the corner of Freedom Drive and Camp Greene Street, 7.8 acres were donated by Marsh Properties, with the remaining 4.7 acres donated by the Movement Foundation. There were nearly a dozen public and private partners involved with bringing this project to life.
PROJECT GROUNDBREAKING (from left to right): Patrick Fay, Casey Hughes, Steve Rubin, Gary Garofalo, Dave Miller, Kathleen Kovacs, Pete Decker, and Phil Ritz
PROJECT DETAILS
The project consists of four, threeand four-story breezeway corridor wood frame buildings and a one-story leasing and community center building. The 185 apartments offer large open-concept floor plans with upgraded interiors, using a mix of luxury vinyl wood plank and carpet flooring, kitchen islands with seating, faux stainless-steel appliances, European style wood cabinets, laminate countertops, standard lighting and plumbing fixtures, and a patio or balcony in each home. There are 33 one-bedroom, 136 two-bedroom, and 15 three-bedroom apartments. The project site sat on seven acres of heavily wooded land that had to be cleared while the other half sits on an asphalt parking lot of a former strip mall. Placing sediment and erosion controls was a top priority along with a retention pond before further construction could commence. Unsuitable heavy red clay soil required different undercut methods and soil manipulation to minimize the impact. In many places, cuts extended well below the subgrade, 15 feet plus in some areas, to compensate. Approximately 75,000 cubic yards of soil were excavated and removed from the site.
A unique challenge about this project was that it was located on a busy street corner. While not anticipated, we encountered over 15 car accidents that often impacted site operations. Our perimeter fencing was damaged multiple times, and the team worked together with the local authorities and jurisdiction when these situations arose. AGGRESSIVE COST LIMITS
Due to aggressive NCHFA cost limits, The Housing Partnership had to get creative to give the community a unique style and definition. This was accomplished by installing distinctively colored cementitious siding that was painted in the field. Standard shingle roofs also adorn the buildings with simple metal accents. Continued...
Members of the Harkins Team: Dave Miller, Phil Ritz, Patrick Fay, Casey Hughes, Peter Decker, Urfa Raouff, Scott Hagedorn, Eric Rothenberger, Peter Moody, Kathleen Kovacs, Desi Snyder, and Ellareese Burke. HARKINS HEADER
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COVID-19 PANDEMIC CHALLENGES
The COVID-19 pandemic is arguably the greatest test of the decade. This virus impacted the Freedom project along with all of our other projects under construction. Our experience in the Mid-Atlantic put us ahead of the curve in Charlotte as we mandated temperature checks and required full-time masks before it was deemed mandatory by local authorities. The early systems that we put in place were essential to keeping our site team and over 75 trade partners safe during this unprecedented time. Thank you to our amazing Harkins team and trade partners who minimized interruptions to the work during this time. It is remarkable just how far we have come. The Mezzanine at Freedom inter-mixes both affordable and market-rate units, which is rare for the area. 129 units are reserved for income-qualified renters at various levels of affordability with rents ranging from $348 to $900 per month.
We had the privilege to sponsor a Habitat for Humanity Build Day and participated with a few of our trade partners framing an entire house in one day, installing trusses, and drywall for another new home in the area. Additionally, team members volunteered at the 2nd and Harvest Food Bank, joined in a career day at Sterling Elementary School, and have been involved with the Leadership Charlotte program. With residents already moving into this new community, we anticipate substantial project completion in November 2020. The Harkins team wishes to express its appreciation to our client, The Housing Partnership. They have been knowledgeable and responsive, and we are grateful for the opportunity to build this vital affordable housing in the Charlotte area and hope to have similar opportunities again in the future.
NEW AMENITY SPACES
The clubhouse contains a professional fitness and weight-training studio, a club room with a billiards table, a business center with conference abilities, a cybercafé with Wi-Fi, a leasing office, and an exterior pergola with comfortable seating. GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Harkins President and CEO Gary Garofalo said, “Harkins is committed to improving the lives of those among us who are most in need, and we reinvest a significant portion of our financial successes into many good causes. As important as this financial commitment is, what really makes me proud is seeing our employees giving their own personal time to help others.” The Harkins project team truly took this mission to heart with the surrounding community. Located within walking distance to The Movement School, our site team sponsored a family at Thanksgiving and provided an entire turkey day feast, bought presents for a family with six children, and donated and installed a shade canopy for the school’s playground.
Clubhouse lobby area with a cyber cafe, two community postal rooms, and leasing offices
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Meeting and business facility for resident use
facility ent use
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Kitchen with faux stainless-steel appliances, European-style wooden cabinets, and laminate countertops
EXCELLENT SUBS Casanova Siding Charlotte Mechanical Doggett Concrete Giants Mechanical Long Heating & Air Conditioning Paragon Safety Group TRACO Drywall
Building exterior with colored cementitious siding and shingle roofs with metal accents HARKINS HEADER
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PROJECTS
MULTIFAMILY:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
HOMES AT
FOUNTAIN GREEN In Bel Air, MD for Homes for America, with Grimm + Parker Architects Photo by EarthCam
New affordable community totaling 82,451 gsf Will include 72 apartments, made up of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units A 3,000 gsf community building will offer a fitness area, computer room, lounge, and great room with kitchenette Building exterior comprised of stone veneer, fiber cement siding and paneling, vinyl siding in breezeways, and pitched shingle roofs
PRECONSTRUCTION FRIENDSHIP COURT REDEVELOPMENT New construction of 106 apartments and townhomes in Charlottesville, VA for Piedmont Housing Alliance, with Grimm + Parker Architects
HOMES AT FOUNTAIN GREEN (Featured above) RESERVE AT SOMERSET COMMONS PHASE 2 54 units in Princess Anne for Enterprise Community Development, with Moseley Architects
MONTGOMERY PARK 2 42 units in Norristown, PA for Elon Development, with Kramer + Marks Architects
ROBINSON OVERLOOK 48 units with a clubhouse in Columbia, MD for Woda Cooper Companies, with Architecture by Design
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
THE SPIRE 113 units in Alexandria, VA for AHC Inc., with Cunningham | Quill Architects
CALVERT HILLS EAST 96 units in Prince Frederick, MD for Osprey Property Companies, with Grimm + Parker Architects FREEDOM DRIVE APARTMENTS (Main feature) GLENARDEN PHASE 2A 55 units in Glenarden, MD for Pennrose Properties, with Moseley Architects
The Spire Alexandria, VA
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PROJECTS
MULTIFAMILY:
MARKET RATE
BEECHTREE
APARTMENTS In Prince Frederick, MD for Thomas Builders and Harborside Village, with Henneman + Associates Photo by Dereck Hall
PRECONSTRUCTION
COMPLETE
BRISTOL COURT APARTMENTS 311 units in Hanover, MD for Preston Scheffenacker Properties, with Henneman + Associates
BEECHTREE APARTMENTS (Featured above)
First apartment community built in Prince Frederick in the last 20 years
WOODMORE GRAND 164 units with a clubhouse and 25 garage stalls in Landover, MD for Chesapeake Realty Partners, with JDavis Architects
Five, four-story wood frame buildings with a mix of stone veneer, vinyl lap siding, and panel accent trim
UNDER CONSTRUCTION 200 WITMER ROAD 256 units with a clubhouse in Horsham, PA for BET Investments, with Humphreys & Partners Architects
Kitchen with latest appliances and granite countertops
AVENUE GRAND APARTMENTS 324 units in Nottingham, MD for Chesapeake Realty Partners, with JDavis Architects CREEKSTONE PHASE 3 216 units in Glen Burnie, MD for Koch Homes and Murn Development, with Henneman + Associates
New 249-unit market rate community, totaling 327,590 gsf
The 8,000 gsf clubroom offers a variety of amenities, including a pub, fireplace, cyber cafe, fitness room, conference room, and business center
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MULTIFAMILY:
RENOVATION
CARROLLTOWNE
VILLAGE
In Sykesville, MD for Green Street Housing and TM Associates, with Architecture by Design Photos by Valentin Hierl
Renovation of four existing townhome buildings and new construction of eight additional townhomes, totaling 47,182 gsf
PRECONSTRUCTION
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
BROOKMEADOW APARTMENTS 67 units in Chestertown, MD for Green Street Housing and TM Associates, with Architecture by Design
CARROLLTOWNE VILLAGE (Featured above)
Originally constructed in the 1980s, Carrolltowne is a low-income housing tax credit project
FAIRVIEW SENIOR HOUSING 75 units in Rising Sun, MD for Green Street Housing, with Architecture by Design
Existing community center was demolished and replaced with a new two-story building, featuring a community space with kitchenette and a computer area
HILLBROOKE TOWERS APARTMENTS 65 units in Silver Spring, MD for MHP, with Miner Feinstein Architects
FIRESIDE PARK MAIN UNITS 204 units in Rockville, MD for Rockville Housing Enterprises and The Hampstead Companies, with Arcadia Group PARK VIEW AT COLDSPRING 99 units in Baltimore, MD for Enterprise Community Development, with Moseley Architects
SNOWDEN'S RIDGE 78 units in Silver Spring, MD for APAH, with Miner Feinstein Architects ST. JOACHIM AND DEPAUL HOUSE 199 units in Baltimore, MD for Catholic Charities of Baltimore, with Moseley Architects
Fireside Park Main Units Rockville, MD
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PROJECTS
MULTIFAMILY:
SENIOR LIVING
BRIGHTVIEW
GROSVENOR In Bethesda, MD for Brightview Senior Living, with Hord Coplan Macht Photo by Anthony Socci
PRECONSTRUCTION
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
BRIGHTVIEW HUNT VALLEY 180 units in Hunt Valley, MD for Brightview Senior Living, with BCT Architects
BRIGHTVIEW COLUMBIA 170 units in Columbia, MD for Brightview Senior Living, with Hord Coplan Macht
HOMES ON OXON HILL 163 units in Oxon Hill, MD for Homes for America, with Quinn Evans
BRIGHTVIEW FAIR OAKS 170 units in Fairfax, VA for Brightview Senior Living, with Hord Coplan Macht
SUSIE CLEMENS APARTMENTS 60 units in Hatfield, PA for Advanced Living Communities, with Kramer + Marks Architects
CADENCE OLNEY 107 units in Olney, MD for Flournoy Development and Cadence Living, with Moseley Architects
COMPLETE BRIGHTVIEW GROSVENOR (Featured above)
New 96-unit senior living consortium with 58 assisted living, 26 Alzheimer's memory care, and 12 enhanced care living units The 86,046 gsf structure sits on a three-acre site near the historic Grosvenor Mansion Amenities include a commercial kitchen and laundry services, several common areas, a theater room, a hair salon, restaurants, lounges, and a library
Homes on Oxon Hill Oxon Hill, MD HARKINS HEADER
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INDUSTRY TRENDS
TAKING IT TO THE SKIES By RALPH KREIDER
Project Solutions Manager and CARLOS ZULUAGA
while sTill an emergenT Technology, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, have made their way into the construction industry and are here to stay. Today’s drones pack a big punch, helping our jobsites streamline project documentation, reducing safety and quality control concerns, and increasing stakeholder engagement while demonstrating a high return on investment. To determine if a drone is right for the project, one must first evaluate what types of results will be delivered, the cost of implementation, the right equipment to use, and overall best practices. Many of our projects have decided to fully embrace this technology by purchasing a dedicated drone to be used for generating maps and 3D models, leveraging data from aerial point clouds, and creating contour maps.
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Project Engineer Progress monitoring: It is challenging to capture photos week after week with the same view, location, or altitude. Drones solve this problem with easy to repeat flights each week so that progress photos and reports always look consistent and capture key information needed. Progress payments: With the ability to track progress on definable features of work such as concrete footings, slab, groundwork, retaining walls, utilities, and framing, our team can quantify work in place for billing. Improved communication: Communication is everything on a jobsite. With so many different types of contractors coming in and out, site condition changes, weather changes, and more, it becomes vital to keep an eye on the big picture.
THE BENEFITS
Drones are capable of easily, rapidly, and cost-effectively capturing aerial imagery. To drive greater awareness of this proven technology on Harkins projects, we delve into five benefits of drones: ^
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Real-time imaging: A picture is worth a thousand words! Project stakeholders, especially during COVID-19, have been thrilled to see progress photos of their projects. This is a fantastic way to cost-effectively share weekly or monthly progress reports. Overall job perspective: The aerial view gives the team a different, valuable perspective. Our team can view a high-resolution drone map and quickly catch or anticipate any site access issues, potential drainage problems, or threats to health and safety.
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Drones have quickly become a must-have tool in the construction industry. Whether your jobsite already has a drone, or you are just beginning to consider the idea, drones can help increase the efficiency of workflow, increase productivity, and create a more informed, collaborative team experience.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
COPING WITH
MATERIAL SHORTAGES By CASEY HUGHES
Project Executive and OMAR BLACK
VP of Preconstruction
The Pandemic has creaTed counTless challenges for The consTrucTion indusTry. one of The difficulTies affecTing conTracTors across The counTry is the disruption of the supply chain. The ripple effect of material delays and shortages is impacting projects today and will continue to do so. Upstream supply chain shortages of raw materials, coupled with manufacturers struggling to support factory production rates due to staffing restrictions, have created an all-time low supply of new products. During this material shortage, demand has simultaneously surged. Housing starts continue to trend upwards, low interest rates have incentivized large purchases, and diminished inventory levels are creating a backlog of orders. While every day brings a new challenge, trades that are facing the current market shift include: Lumber: Unprecedented supply shortages have occurred, and lumber prices have gone up 100% since April. Mills predicted a decrease in demand due to COVID-19, but housing starts and DIY consumption far outpaced inventory expectations. Additionally, the California wildfires have caused prices to skyrocket due to the demand for materials in rebuilding homes and businesses. Doors/Trim: A major tariff on Chinese wood products has pushed suppliers to source from South America. Lead times on doors, jambs, and hardware have nearly doubled due to the shortage. Skin: Increased lead times are occurring on vinyl and fiber cement siding, along with shingles. Major manufacturers are passing along price adjustments in the range of 5-10%. Drywall: Production plants are no longer focused on having all materials stocked and readily available and are reducing special product production. Instead, they are trying to keep the production of standard sizes and types in stock, since these are more commonly ordered by contractors. Appliances: Factory shutdowns around the world have impacted and disrupted supply chains for everything from parts to finished appliances. Deliveries are delayed for weeks or months on most products. Plumbing: PVC and HDPE manufacturers have declared force majeure on their products as a result of the shortage of resin used to manufacture the pipe. Prices have increased. Mechanical/Electrical: While most wire, conduit, and electrical fixtures are made in the US, some products are imported due to lower costs. Various warehouse shutdowns overseas have caused disruptions.
Harkins is focused on implementing creative solutions to mitigate project impacts in a variety of ways, including: ^
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Early Project Involvement: Harkins’ early involvement in the project allows us to obtain materials with long lead times well before they are needed, in lieu of just-in-time contracting. By partnering with the design team, we are able to help specify products and designs that are readily available or work together to find alternative materials to ensure that disruptions are minimized. Advanced Management of Supply Chain: Historically, Harkins has always emphasized effective supply chain management on our projects. In our current environment, this focus has intensified even further. By monitoring our buyout schedules, long lead time logs, material control logs, and 90-day schedules, we have been successful in receiving the necessary materials and products by the scheduled dates. Strong Relationships: Harkins has been leveraging our 55-year history and relationships with our clients, design teams, key trade partners, suppliers, and vendors to ensure that we are receiving the most up-to-date information about materials. This team collaboration is essential to formulating the most appropriate mitigation strategy. Investigating Creative Storage Solutions & Buying Arrangements: Harkins is working with our owners and design teams on accelerated submittals and, in some cases, expedited shipping. Other arrangements, such as buying materials and storing them before they are needed, are also in consideration.
We will continue to monitor the market trends that our industry is facing, and Harkins will adapt accordingly. If you have any questions about how Harkins can help with material concerns, please reach out to Project Executive Casey Hughes at chughes@harkinsbuilders.com. HARKINS HEADER
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BUILT ON SAFETY:
SAFETY WEEK WRAP-UP By: RUSSELL TIPTON
Project Controls Executive
during The week of sePTember 14Th To 18Th, harkins Proudly celebrated National Construction Safety Week. Each time we step onto a jobsite, we know what is on the line: our work, our reputation, and most importantly, the lives of each employee and trade partner on-site. Construction Safety Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the promise that we will do whatever it takes to ensure that our people can return home safely. Although Construction Safety Week is celebrated once a year, safety is the primary component of our growth, success, and well-being every day. We are committed to maintaining a progressive and proactive awareness of occupational and public safety in all phases of our operations. This commitment is not only exemplified by a comprehensive safety and loss control program, but it is also constantly reviewed, modified, and accentuated to be fully effective. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this has translated to protecting the health, safety and livelihoods of our employees and trade partners like never before, mitigating or reducing operational and financial risks to the company, delivering on our commitments to our clients, and continuing construction operations on essential buildings to support the regions and the communities in which we serve. To protect the health and safety of those on our jobsites, we have implemented a variety of new safety protocols, guidelines, and measures to help keep our employees and trade partners safe.
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This has included the following protocols: Safety orientation and OSHA 10 training for all new hires OSHA 30 training for all field personnel Silica safety training First Aid/CPR training Toolbox talks Safety inspections conducted by our site teams using a 99-point checklist Preconstruction meetings held with trade partners to review and plan upcoming scope and operations to ensure safe execution of work Quarterly safety stand-downs on our jobsites and our offices Integrating new safety practices such as social distancing, increasing signage, deploying additional disinfecting measures, and using thermal imaging cameras
NEWS AND EVENTS
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM desPiTe The challenges we faced wiTh The global Pandemic, our summer inTerns were ready to roll up their sleeves and get down to work. This year’s group was made up of 14 rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from various colleges and universities across the country, including Auburn University, Drexel University, Florida Institute of Technology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Salisbury University, Slippery Rock University, Syracuse University, University of Louisville, and University of Maryland College Park. Our summer internship program provides college undergraduates with an opportunity to apply classroom learning to real construction projects while also gaining technical experience and learning more about Harkins. During the program, interns participate in orientation, at which point they are assigned to work on a project in the field or at our flagship office. The program concludes with a group project that is presented to executive leadership. Interns have unlimited access to training and Harkins University classes, and have the opportunity to attend social gatherings, such as happy hours. We are pleased that our internship program often leads to full-time positions.
Our summer interns during their final group project presentation.
Our summer interns are encouraged to ask questions and take advantage of the mentorship program that Harkins has to offer. It is always a pleasure to see interns learning and advancing in their careers. ANA LIESCH
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Intern Kevin Harkins in front of Glenarden Phase 2A in Glenarden, MD.
HARKINS AFFINITY GROUPS in 2018, harkins esTablished The affiniTy grouP Program To uniTe emPloyee-owners across various departments and geographic locations. Led by employees and supported by executive champions, these groups connect employees with similar backgrounds or interests to have a powerful influence in the workplace. There are currently five affinity groups focused on different areas. Our newly founded Equity & Inclusion group is focused on improving diversity initiatives through education, training, recruiting, hiring, activities, and outreach. The Harkins Young Professional Experience (HYPE) promotes a space for our young employees to connect and thrive. Our Small & Minority Business group advocates for equal business opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses and supports long-lasting relationships with our trade partners. Warriors is made up of current and former active military personnel, providing support, camaraderie, and shared experiences for our veteran employees. Our Women's Roundtable unites the women of Harkins to share their unique strengths and challenges, providing a venue to connect with other professionals. Building something exceptional means starting with exceptional people. By fostering environments where every individual can thrive professionally and personally, we create truly organic opportunities to build trust and camaraderie amongst colleagues and enhanced leadership within our organization.
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