Phelps Construction Group

Big Education

TURNER CONSTRUCTION

This global firm, averaging 1,500 projects a year, turned their focus to education with the renovation of the historic Eastern High School in D.C. and the construction of the green School Without Walls.

Winning Hands

WOODSTONE BUILDERS

Working almost exclusively on Native American projects, like the Seven Clans Casino in Minnesota, this firm has built a reputation for serving their clients with honesty and integrity.

No Place Like Home

CONSTRUCTION LEADERS TODAY T H E M A G A Z I N E F O R C A P TA I N S O F I N D U S T R Y

www.constructionleaderstoday.com

Fall 2011 $24.95 USD $26.30 CAN

EPOCH PROPERTIES

The multi-family communities built by Epoch Properties have received national attention for their architectural innovation and lasting property value – their latest apartments in Florida are no exception.

CONSTRUCTION LEADERS TODAY T H E M A G A Z I N E F O R C A P TA I N S O F I N D U S T R Y www.constructionleaderstoday.com

Learning Curves

FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC.

It took one professor nearly 60 years to erect a building for the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado, but he got there with the help of FCI Constructors' keen building sense and experience in higher education construction.

in this issue

22 THE MAGAZINE FOR CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY

CONSTRUCTION LEADERS TODAY

Editor-in-Chief Todd Weaver Editor Diana Doyle Executive Editor Jonathan Mack Assistant Editor Joseph Orange Creative Director Maria J. Owens Art Director Anthony Walker Director of Advertising Julian Vu Advertising Design Jennifer Bitzinger Editorial Design Kris Apodaca, Jimmy Barry Photography Editor Ian Palmer Editorial Director Kate Darling Staff Writers Joel Cornell, Paige L. Hill Copy Editors Mariya Bouraima Content Directors Brandon McBride, Lisa Talbot, Anna Harwick, Sophia Hartwick, Sharon Randolph, Jill Patel, Quenshell Williams, George Johnson

61

Vendor Relations Director Diana Stephens Vendor Relations Eric Miller, Steve Peters Advertising Sales Coordinator Leah Turner Advertising Sales Director Peter Jostens Advertising Sales Moe Kazemi, Dwayne McCoy, Joseph Washington, Rob Prince Publisher Steve Reed Reprints/Circulation Anne Brewer

oZ WORLD MEDIA, LLC 1100 H Street NW, Suite M Washington D.C. 20005 www.constructionleaderstoday.com Construction Leaders Today is an international quarterly B2B trade journal that services the construction industry in custom build, geothermal, green building, heavy, residential, commercial, civil engineering and specialty trade sectors. CLT has a readership of 200,000 C-Level executives within the construction industry.

We do not accept subscription requests from the general public, however an abbreviated version is available on our website.

The Big Time

No Place Like Home

This global firm, averaging 1500 projects a year, turned their focus to education with the renovation of the historic Eastern High School and the construction of the green School Without Walls.

The multi-family communities built by Epoch Properties have received national attention for their architectural innovation and lasting property value – their latest apartments in Florida are no exception.

TURNER CONSTRUCTION

EPOCH PROPERTIES

78

Winning Hands

WOODSTONE BUILDERS, INC.

In working almost exclusively on Native American community projects, like the Seven Clans Casino in Minnesota, this firm has built a reputation for serving their clients with honesty and integrity.

CONSTRUCTION LEADERS TODAY T H E M A G A Z I N E F O R C A P TA I N S O F I N D U S T R Y www.constructionleaderstoday.com

Fall 2011 $24.95 USD $26.30 CAN

on the cover

Eastern High School. Washington, D.C. Turner Construction's renovation breathed new life into this historic school.

137

IN EVERY ISSUE 06 Staff Editorial 08 Guest Editorial 10 Industry News 11 Event Calendar 14 The Hot List 159 Advertising Index NORTHEAST

WEST 98 Warmington Group

Not much has changed since Warmington’s inception more than eight decades ago – this company is still building the most attractive homes in some of the most picturesque spots along the California coast.

104 Tee Pee Corporation

Having built themselves up from humble roots, Tee Pee Corporation has become one of the leaders in modern hospitality construction.

110 KME Architects

This small firm hopes to show the world that Las Vegas is much of a community built on greatness, and there’s more than Sin City to than most people expect.

22 Dewson Construction Company

113 Kier Construction

28 Sackman Enterprises, Inc.

114 FCI Constructors, Inc.

31 MJM Construction Services, LLC.

118 Vance Brown Builders

34 Turner Construction

124 Momentum, Inc.

Building homes that define “the good life” in some of the most beautiful spots on the East coast is no vacation for the diligent crew at Dewson, where superior construction and craftsmanship come first.

Working as developer, contractor, manager, leaser and more, Sackman Enterprises, Inc. is a master of their domain when it comes to improving the built environment of the New York City metro area.

Emmanuel Kanaris, head of MJM Construction, contributes to the future of where he was born and raised by building attractive and green affordable housing in New York.

After constructing some of the most recognized buildings in the world, including Yankee Stadium, Hearst Tower and Burj Khalifa, Turner Construction imparts its expertise on schools in Washington, D.C.

40 Lammon Architects, LLP

Decades of experience and a “keeping it in the family” set of values, makes this business a force to be reckoned with in upstate New York, especially in religious construction.

44 Phelps Construction

Never one to shy away from the limelight, this construction company has worked on some big name projects like the New Jersey Devils' prestigious exectuive offices.

MIDWEST

This Utah-based construction company is certainly making a big splash in the intermountain west area with their residential, commercial, public, religious, office and automotive projects.

In the stately Rockies, FCI Constructors, Inc. brings the clients the ultimate level of quality, honesty and practicality – especially when the clients are from the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Vance Brown Builders has made their mark on the construction industry with their quality services, and more specifically on the famous Stanford University campus.

As one of the leading specialists in all things financial, Momentum, Inc. has topped the market via their vast scope of work with their latest bank projects.

130 Murray & Stafford

Teaming up to bring sensible green technology to the masses, this groundbreaking new firm has the best minds from around the world working on our future.

132 Northtrack Construction

In the revitalized Beerline B neighborhood of Milwaukee, Northtrack Construction has turned an aging trade district into a burgeoning new city center.

137 Optimus Construction

Optimus Construction has given seniors a chance at a brilliant new life with their NoHo Senior Arts Colony project complete with a Broadway-equipped theater.

61 Woodstone Builders, Inc.

141 Standard Pacific Homes

64 Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey Architects & Planners, Inc.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

68 HDC Development Company

The great minds behind this firm stick to their philosophy: listen, learn and reflect in order to demonstrate deep understanding for the client's vision in each of their creations.

With a reputation steeped in integrity and honesty, Woodstone Builders has made their mark in Native American communities across the U.S. by constructing a built environment to serve their particular needs.

When your work focuses on building correctional facilities and detention centers, acute attention to detail and adept problem solving skills are paramount to success.

By highlighting the good things in life for residents in their twilight years, this company has created some of the most high-end assisted living centers in the country.

SOUTH 74 B.L. Harbert International

In the heart of Birmingham, Ala., B.L. Harbert is building up a new educational facility that will foster culture, art and expression for decades to come.

78 Epoch Properties

Gone are the days of boring apartment buildings. As a nationwide leader in multi-family residential complexes, Epoch presents a new day brimming with color, excitement and the freedom to live.

88 AU Associates

In towns across W. Va. hit hard by the recession, AU Associates has cleverly transformed a historic school into a multi-family living complex.

For over 50 years, this company has been prolifically building homes across the country with no signs of slowing down – in 2011 alone, Standard Pacific Homes added over 90 new neighborhoods.

86 Forum Architecture

87 Brooks Interior Design

Having worked with a wide variety of the best talent the industry has to offer, Brooks Interior Design owner and principal Donna Brooks has found herself lucky enough to live out her dream job.

102 Three D Electric Company

It all started with keen concentration on electricity 22 years ago. Today, this cuttingedge residential business has flourished to encompass the Three D Alarm Company and Three D Solar Company.

staff editorial

Next Generation Engineers Face Infrastructure Challenges

Sophia Hartwick Content Director Construction Leaders Today

HARTWICK DISCUSSES THE INFRASTRUCTURE CRISIS FACING THE U.S. AND HOW UP-AND-COMING ENGINEERS LACK THE SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO COMBAT THIS CRISIS.

6 Construction Leaders Today

The Millennials are the largest generation in the nation’s history - in a race against time to battle the debt-ridden economy and decrepit infrastructure. Millennials need to be ready to meet the financial, technological, ecological and scientific challenges in the planning/design, use and maintenance of future infrastructure. They will need to innovate, update and modernize the outdated designs and continue to advance testing, inspection or maintenance management. Truly, there needs to be sincere effort to promote the natural infrastructure concepts that are parlayed into competitive business advantages and pervasive risk management.

For example, take a look at the northern states where the ambient air temp is cold half of the year. Compressor/chiller bypass valves can direct warm water directly to outside ‘coldair’ heat exchangers, to cool the coolant that is not used for absorptive cooling or office heating.

This eliminates running the compressors, and lets the outside air do the cooling. It’s exactly this kind of pragmatic, wasteless thinking that we will need to rely on in order to achieve a new level of greatness for subsequent generations.

Our economy is largely manufacturing- and service-based. As Millennials trickle into the workforce, their ingenuity could pilot the world through global efforts to develop a new generation of infrastructure. It was major developments and research by institutions such as MIT by generations of yesteryear that established many of the procedures that still serve us today, such as nuclear power.

Not only do American universities need to identify these needs and develop required programs to train professionals, but the government

must acknowledge that brilliant foreign engineering students need an easier way to stay on U.S. soil after their degrees are completed.

Currently, our educational system contradicts our economy by training more scientists than engineers. Substantial education for logistic transport planning is honestly lacking. Meanwhile, our Chinese and Indian counterparts train a proportionately larger number of engineers committed to and proficient in advancing their infrastructure. Vietnam and Singapore are maturing rapidly because of their obsession with maintaining and upgrading their systems. This will be advantageous when facing complex economic challenges in the globalization era.

Millennial personalities and perceptions of the sciences play a great role in recruitment.

Science and engineering need to be cool again!

Personalities such as Neil deGrasse Tyson and William Sanford “Bill” Nye are certainly working tirelessly to make this the case, but we still have a way to go. Since Millennials are already excited about green living, this concept should be added to engineering education. We need more Levi’s commercials. We need more of Mike Rowe showing us the wonders of real work. Want to be an engineer? There’s an app for that.

While apps are great and engineering programs are better, we need more innovative courses in engineering and risk management that allow Millennial engineers to effectively prepare, design and manage large-scale, sophisticated infrastructure projects. Progression of high-tech programs for civil, mechanical and electrical engineering is imperative.

For future generations, we need to set up imaginative promotion for infrastructure education investment, on all levels. More engineering organizations should team up with educators and toy manufacturers around the world to develop educational toys and games that emphasize fun through creating roads, bridges, systems, etc. Just like kids have racecars, army men dolls and fire trucks - it’s like bringing back a technologically advanced, forward-thinking train set for kids. There also seems to be an untapped reserve of future female engineers. Barbie’s job for 2010 was a computer engineer and her career for 2011 is an architect! Sesame Street’s “Word of the Day” segment last week was “engineer.”

We need more of this.

family. friendly.

From the moment your jobs start coming together.

As your family needs continue to grow, the GE® family of appliances is there to meet those needs and simplify the way you live.

For additional information on GE Appliances, contact GE at 1-800-GECARES (1-800-432-2737) or visit us online at www.geappliances.com.

Applies to refrigerator, dishwasher and washer.

Make Lowe’s your one-stop for affordable tools and materials to support your construction projects. From building materials such as roofing and lumber to stylish finishes such as bath vanities and kitchen countertops, Lowe’s has what you need to bring it all together. For more information, e-mail NationalProgram@Lowes.com.

© 2009 by Lowe’s. All rights reserved. Lowe’s and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.

Builder.indd 1

10/8/09 4:30:08 PM

guest editorial

Is Public Bidding Even Worth it?

John Poole, LEED AP Constructonomics, owner

AFTER YEARS MANAGING $50+ MILLION PROJECTS, POOLE DISCUSSES THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF THE COVETED GOVERNMENT CONTRACT.

First published on constructonomics.com/blog I feel like public construction bidding, especially small ones, are like the minor leagues of construction projects. The pay is low, the competition is fierce and the chances of making it big are stacked tremendously against you. Sometimes I wonder if I’m better off trying to sell lemonade on the street corner or perhaps collect tons of aluminum cans and haul them to Michigan on horseback where I can get 5 cents a can for recycling.

Over the past two years, I swear I’ve bid about thirty of these damn things. You fill out a bid form that has you basically sign your life away and then go up against eight to twelve other bidders.

With that many bidders is it really worth getting the job? The low bidder had to have missed something. And when we are required to submit a bid bond and provide a 100% performance bond, the owner is pretty much assured that they will get their project at the price promised.

I was recently the low bid on a $360,000 job where ten general contractors provided pricing with bid bonds. The pricing ranged from $360k to $490k. $490,000! All I could think about on

my way out of the room was if I screwed up or missed something. How could someone think this job would cost $490,000 and I thought it would cost $360,000?

As it turns out, I didn’t get awarded the job because they took one of the deductive alternates, in which case I was no longer the low bid.

So I’ll never know if I actually could have performed the work at that price, and maybe that’s a good thing.

But if there is no money in public bidding why are so many contractors bidding the work? They must have figured out a way to keep their costs lower. It’s either that, or they just want to keep money moving through their company and keep some of their employees working. Either way, its really not the place to be when you’re actually trying to turn a profit.

I’m trying like heck to get out of the public bidding world, but I just can’t seem to shake it. Private owners have their buddies and their go-to contractors that may or may not be better. It’s just tough to muscle your way in.

What’s Missing in Discussions about Infrastructure Investment?

from constructioninformer.com

As the arguments for infrastructure spending increase yet again, I’m reminded of a report put out by the nation’s civil engineers at least 20 years ago. It basically said the nation’s infrastructure was not just crumbling, but that if repair and modernizations didn’t start soon we’d reach a point of no return. The bridge collapse a few years ago in Minneapolis and now recent bridge closures between Ohio and Kentucky underscore just how far things have slipped.

Almost 150,000 of the nation’s nearly 600,000 bridges are structurally unreliable, according to 8 Construction Leaders Today

this report on Kentucky.com. In Kentucky alone the bad bridges equal about a third of the total in that state. Bridges built in the 1950s and 1960s had life spans of about 50 years and the average bridge today is 43 years old. Perhaps initial design requirements should have been greater, but then, they were dealing with the state of construction at the time, complete with the limitations of available technology and materials.

But there’s more to infrastructure than just bridges. There are roads, tunnels, trains, airports, schools and all the associated buildings and

equipment that go with those. Then too, there is electrical utility lines and Internet backbone also screaming for investment.

We have to some degree missed out on the opportunities the Internet has been offering all these years, because we still look at employment as something that takes place somewhere we have to travel to. Sure, for many that’s true, but for countless office workers and others who can perform their jobs with computer technology it really isn’t necessary anymore to go somewhere to do their work. No doubt, the only reasons many people still commute somewhere to work is because they want to, or because corporations haven’t figured out what to do with their real estate if they don’t use it to house workers.

So, beyond fixing infrastructure, the nation really needs to get serious about using resources much more wisely and investing in more infrastructure than just those related to vehicles and moving people. After all the years of millions paying taxes on their phone bills to fund high speed Internet to every place in the country, there are still huge expanses where people are relying on dial up, bandwidth limiting satellite offerings, low speed and intermittent Internet service. The country needs more than just infrastructure investment — it needs creative, forward looking infrastructure investment.

Sophie-J, LLC provides high-quality interior and exterior, commercial and residential tiling and related services for general contracting. Our goal is to provide these services in a timely manner and with an ongoing, comprehensive quality and safety control program to provide 100% customer satisfaction.

Additionally, Sophie-J seeks to establish relationships with apprenticeships and other training programs. The employees of Sophie-J place the highest level of interest and effort in assuring that safety rules and guidelines are established, displayed and practiced by all entering and around the work site.

Sophie-J appreciates the opportunity to perform work on the design building of Turner Construction’s Eastern High School project in Washington, DC. Turner Construction reached out to our local minority company to mentor and guide our success for completing the job and assisting in developing Sophie-J’s ability to oversee future projects by offering education classes to contractors.

The President of Sophie-J, LLC believes that “building our communities and growing our economy through large and small business partnerships is vital to our success and utilizes our most cherished asset—American workers”. President Obama shares this belief that the sustainability of our economy is dependent upon successful growth of small business.

Many thanks to Turner Construction for their leadership in creating the vision to keep America working!

350 G Street SW, Suite N219, Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 202-554-3274 | Fax: 202-554-1606 | E-mail: canash71@hotmail.com

INDUSTRY NEWS

There and Back Again IN A HOLE IN THE GROUND, there lived Simon Dale. and builder was too much fun and allowed him For just under $5,000, the DIY devotee has built to create something that was at once a part of a unique home for himself, constructed entirely himself and a part of his surroundings. Instead of a from natural and reclaimed materials. Built for “mass produced box designed for maximum profit himself and his family, the home is located in and convenience of the construction industry,” Wales and was built with a little help from his as Dale put it, his home is dug into the hillside friends over the course of just four months. Dale and exemplifies what sustainability really means. himself estimates an approximate 1,000 to 1,500 With little experience as a builder or carpenter, man hours went into the project.

Dale’s main tools were a chainsaw, a hammer and The house was built with maximum regard for one inch chisel. the environment and, by reciprocation, gives the “This building is one part of a low-impact or Dale family a unique opportunity to live close to permaculture approach to life,” Dale said. “This nature. For Dale, being his own architect, designer sort of life is about living in harmony with both the

10 Construction Leaders Today

natural world and ourselves, doing things simply and using appropriate levels of technology. These sort of low cost, natural buildings have a place not only in their own sustainability, but also in their potential to provide affordable housing which allows people access to land and the opportunity to lead more simple, sustainable lives. For example, this house was made to house our family whilst we worked in the woodland surrounding the house doing ecological woodland management and setting up a forest garden, things that would have been impossible had we had to pay a regular rent or mortgage.”

INDUSTRY NEWS

Industry Events BUILDING ENVELOPE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM Sponsored by: RCI, Inc. Oct 10-11 • Charlotte, N.C. $595 rci-online.org/symposium.html This two-day educational conference will offer sessions on the most cutting-edge information on the design, building and maintenance of building envelopes.

WHY TALL? – GREEN, SAFETY AND HUMANITY Sponsored by: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats Oct 10-12 • Seoul, Korea $1000 ctbuh2011.org Shedding new light on the value of tall structures in a modern, green society. The 2011 Conference chose “Why Tall? - Green, Safety, and Humanity” as its central theme It aims to shed new light on the meaning and value of tall buildings in the modern society from the perspectives of green, safety, and humanity. In the modern civilization tall buildings have come to not only represent the very civilizations and cities that created them, but also the universal standard of urban dwelling.

Criminal Construction

THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION of James F. Lomma

begins in November on the order of State Supreme Court Justice J. Farber, the owner of a tower-crane that collapsed in a 2008 accident in downtown Manhattan, killing two of his employees. Lomma is charged with negligent homicide. The criminal prosecution follows a 21-page ruling by Faber, who rejected the defendants’ request to drop criminal charges, “It seems reasonably clear that the defendants knew that a defective weld in the slew bearing would be disastrous and would almost certainly result in death or serious physical injury to workers or passersby,” Faber wrote in his ruling.

In July 2010, the Manhattan Supreme Court found crane rigger William Rapetti not guilty of a similar 2008 tower-crane collapse that killed seven workers and civilians – Lomma also owned that crane, but he was not prosecuted. A lawyer representing the estate of one of the workers killed in the 2008 collapse publically stated that Lomma’s “greed” caused the workers’ deaths.

REMODELING SHOW Sponsored by: The Remodeling Show Oct 12-15 • Chicago, Ill. $15-$395 remodelingshow.com Designed especially for those in the renovation or remodeling sector of construction, this full-service conference features courses in Building Performance Zone, Containment Central and even a live Kitchen & Bath Remodel demonstration area.

CONSTRUCTION RECYCLING: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH Sponsored by: AIA Connecticut Oct 20 • West Haven, Conn. $40-80 aiact.org The AIA presents an event focused on effective recycling in the construction industry, in light of the increased green building practices and LEED certification. Controller at Consigli Construction Company, Inc. will educate on how to achieve exceptional project recycling rates; waste management planning; plan implementation; record keeping; and detailed reporting.

BUILDING SYSTEMS SHOWCASE Sponsored by: Building Systems Councils Oct 23-25 • Baltimore, Md. $610-710 MASTER BUILDER DIALOGUE: PRESERVING AMERICA Sponsored by: Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia Oct 27-28 • Philadelphia, Pa. $50-120 carpentershall.org BEST PROJECTS OF 2011 Sponsored by: ENR Oct. 27 - Salt Lake City Nov. 8 - New York Nov. 10 - Orlando Nov. 15 - Phoenix Dec. 6 - Chicago Dec. 12 - San Francisco Dec. 14 – Houston Free enr.construction.com DOWNTOWN NEW YORK: A DECADE LATER Oct. 28 • New York, N.Y. $295-$395 navigatingopportunities.com MOTOPIA: A NEW AGE FOR MODULAR CONSTRUCTION Sponsored by: Univ. of Southern California Nov 2 • USC Gin D. Wong, FAIA Conference Center Free web-app.usc.edu/ws/eo2/calendar/ 113/event/893725 SUMMIT ON ASSOCIATION EXCELLENCE Sponsored by: NAHB Nov 9-11 • Dallas, Texas $99 nahb.com ARC-US 2011 Sponsored by: HKS Nov 17-20 • Boca Raton, Fla. Free arc-us.com

Fall 2011 11

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Billion Dollar House THIS PAST WEEK, MUKESH AMBANI, thanks to a big jump in the Indian stock market,

was handed the title of “Richest Man in the World;” sadly for him, a day later it turned out to be a miscalculation. Even so, Ambani’s correct net worth is estimated in the $50 Billion range, ranking him comfortably in the world’s top 5 richest men.

So, what does someone with $50 Billion do when they need new digs?

According to the plan, the house will rise to a height of 173.12 meters, equivalent to that of a regular 60 story residential building. However, Antilia will have only 27 stories in all, which means each floor will have a ceiling considerably higher than the current average of nearly three meters. The first six floors will be reserved for parking alone, and that too for cars belonging only to the Ambani family. Space for a total of 168 "imported" cars has been earmarked here.

Sources said the Ambanis would prefer to have all their cars serviced and maintained at an in-house service centre. This centre will be set up on the seventh floor.

The eighth floor will have an entertainment centre comprising a mini-theatre with a seating capacity of 50. The rooftop of the mini-theatre will serve as a garden, and immediately above that, three more balconies with terrace gardens will be independent floors. While the ninth floor will a refuge floor – meant to be used for rescue in emergencies – two floors above that will be set aside for health. One of these will have facilities for athletics and a swimming pool, while the other will have a health club complete with the latest gym equipment. There will be a twostory glass-fronted apartment for the Ambani family’s guests above the health floors. One more refuge floor and one floor for mechanical works will be built on top of these apartments.

The four floors at the top that will provide a view of the Arabian Sea and a superb view of the city’s skyline, will be for Mukesh, his wife Neeta, their three children and Mukesh’s mother Kokilaben. According to the plan, two floors above the family’s residence will be set aside as maintenance areas, and on top of that will be an “air space floor,” which will act as a control room for helicopters landing on the helipad above. The plan states that three helipads are to be built on the terrace.

All in all, the “home” will require a full time staff exceeding 600 in order to keep it running on a daily basis. Is this really a dream home? Or just a nightmare?

HAVE YOUR HOUSE AND EAT IT TOO CREATED BY MASTER DESIGNERS Marijke

Bruinsma, a member of the Dutch design firm De Stuurlui Stedenbouw, and Marjan van Capelle and Arjen de Groot from Atelier Gras, The Eat House takes advantage of the concept of modern intensive farming techniques. The concept is based around a building made from living, growing plants.

The modular frame houses countless crates of vegetables, all re-purposed into small beds for growing and harvesting.

Providing an extensive fruit, herb and vegetable garden for its residents, the close proximity of an abundance of fresh produce will certainly tempt anyone around to pick their own meals. Not only does this encourage home gardens, fresh produce and better diets, but the design itself is centered around highly sustainably design elements.

The house is made from fresh vegetable crates, which are used to transport fresh produce from one place to another. Featuring (relatively) excellent insulation and one of the most sustainable design concepts we can imagine, The Eat House brings fresh new meaning to “green” design.

12 Construction Leaders Today

INDUSTRY NEWS

Greener Pastures WHEN THE OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE in Red Rock,

Okla. realized that their housing was running up electric bills higher than what their rent cost them monthly, they turned to architect Robert F. Reed for answers. But the tribe needed a quick and lasting solution that no typical construction could provide, so Reed turned to USA SIPS (Structural Insulated Panel System), to advise him in how to make his designs come to life in an energy-efficient, low-cost manner for the tribe.

“Red Rock is far removed from any city, and I liked the efficiency of semi-manufactured housing for the site,” Reed said. “They needed a more energy efficient housing alternative to be truly affordable.” The panels produced by USA SIPS can be pre-cut and custom fabricated and quickly assembled on-site to form virtually any wall or roof configuration. Members

of the tribe visited to the SIPS headquarters in Bartesville, Okla. before signing on to the project and were asked to help in the materials selection. “We were very impressed with the energy figures we saw along with the building cost figures, and the way that could help our people,” Baptiste Shunatona said, the treasurer of the tribe. Construction professionals from Bullis Built, Inc., signed on for the project shortly after, agreeing to help USA SIPS in building 18 houses and six duplexes for the tribe.

“This is the kind of project that everyone gets to feel really good about,” Clyde Sare said, owner of USA SIPS. “One day, and we can all rest assured that the Otoe Missouria Tribe will have stronger, ‘greener,’ more energy efficient, and affordable homes than they have ever had before… Everyone wins in a deal like this.”

CONGRESSIONAL CONCERNS CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALS’ HOPES HAVE RISEN that

Congress will repeal what they view as a financially harmful mandate: a requirement that agencies withhold from contractors 3 percent of each contract’s value. The provision, enacted in 2006, is to take effect in January 2013, and industry executives say it would narrow or even wipe out their profit margins on government projects.

“It’s not good for jobs and it’s certainly not good for my company,” Terry Neimeyer said at a Sept. 14 press conference. Neimeyer serves as Chairman of the American Council of Engineering Companies and CEO of KCI Technologies Inc. The mandate, which covers federal, state and local agencies that spend $100 million or more a year on goods and services, initially was to take effect on Jan. 1, 2011, but the 2009 stimulus act delayed it a year. In May, the Internal Revenue Service extended it again, to Jan. 1, 2013. President Obama proposed a further one-year delay in his new jobs bill ... who knows if this mandate will ever see the light of day?

Fall 2011 13

the hot list

THE HOT LIST PRODUCTS, CONCEPTS AND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT Have something for The Hot List? Email submissions@ozworldmedia.com.

1

open sesame

by Blum blum.com

By turning the design of an everyday cabinet, Blum has stumbled upon something revolutionary: The Aventos HK-S Lift system. Providing perfect motion for small cabinets, the system has been specially designed to open easily, remains in any desired position and closes silently. And if the door is inadvertently opened too high, you can push a button mounted at an easy-to-reach height without having to stretch or strain to retrieve it. Given the ease with which this cabinet operates, it may not be the best place to hide Halloween candy from the kids!

14 Fall 2011

the hot list

2

twist and grout

by Ryobi ryobi.com

Ideal for plumbing and HVAC work, the twist-any-way-you-like Tek4 Digital Inspection Scope helps investigate “what’s going on in there?” be it in pipes, wall systems, or in other basic home systwems. This 3-foot-long adjustable camera can twist and turn, rotate 180 degrees, in and out of water, and send you back the answer via an onscreen image. Being spineless was never so good. The Tek4 Digital features a digital zoom, 2x magnification, a high-resolution color LCD screen, a four-stage LED light and five hours of continuous power.

fruit of the vine

by Fontenay fontenay.us

3

There’s something outstanding about good wine, and this vintage shines like no other. Designed by Fontenay, purveyors of distinctive wood products, these floors and countertops are constructed out of old, used wine barrels and tanks. The original source of reclaimed barrel flooring in the world, Fontenay painstakingly collects barrel heads and mills them into these very distinct materials. This particular brand, The Cooperage, represents the outside of the barrel head with all its patine, copper’s stamps and special markings. The Wine Infusion demonstrates the inside of the barrel and retains the natural stains from the wine. The Stave, Fontenay’s newest product, displays the outer sides of the barrel where the hoops have been removed.

Construction Leaders Today 15

the hot list

4 16 Fall 2011

color me mine

by Hanwha L&C Surfaces hanwhasurfaces.com

You better be ready to move on from the all-white interiors made popular in the 1990’s issues of Architectural Digest if you’re going to install the new shades of all-purpose surfaces from Hanwha L&C Surfaces: the HanStone Quartz . Bold shades of lime (limelight), plum (purple haze), pure white (royale blanc) and finally our featured color, aquamarine (slice of ice). Perfect for countertops, vanities, bars and commercial interiors. But it’s not just for looks – these natural quartz surfaces are from the most advanced, nature-friendly manufacturing plant in North America.

5

the hot list

heavy metal

by Enkeboll enkboll.com

Nine lustrous metallic finishes elevate the classic carved wood products from Enkeboll Elements into a dramatic statement piece. Get that custom metal look without the labor and price tag – Enkeboll uses a highly durable, patented, cold sprayable metallizing process.

During the conceptualization, the company worked with interior designer David Dalton to create looks in more unique, thoughtful ways, such as furniture construction, mirror frames, and in larger sizes to add weight, detail, and drama to a room.

6

STAFF PICK!

the future is here

by Perceptive Pixel perceptivepixel.com

Attention, professionals! The future has arrived, courtesy of New York-based Perceptive Pixel. Their accurately selfdescribed game changer is a multi-touch LCD display perfect for design pros as it stands at a staggeringly beautiful 82”. It’s a wonder to simply be in the same room as Perceptive Pixel’s new work of genius. Featuring an astoundingly slim 6” profile, the interactive projective capacitive display transforms the way you interact with information, with clients, and with colleagues. The display’s unlimited touch points, optically bonded LCD touch display and projective technology is a dream for tech nerds, architects, designers and industry professionals alike.

Construction Leaders Today 17

the hot list

7

shhhhhhh‌

by Panasonic panasonic.com

Unlike standard humidity sensors, which can cause fans to run too often and waste energy in some climates, the dew point detection on the Whisper Green-Lite operates more accurately and runs only when necessary, regardless of the climate.

The built-in variable speed control and high/low delay timer is like having a little meteorologically-minded elf control your air quality all the time. The Whisper GreenLite product line helps builders and remodelers meet ASHRAE 62.2, LEED for Homes, California Title 24 and other energy efficiency standards.

somewhere in between

by Semihandmade semihandmadedoors.com

IKEA is known around the world for its widely available, stylish and highly affordable furniture. For those looking for something IKEA-esque, with a little something extra, turn to Semihandmade. The idea for Semihandmade came from a desire to offer the same Handmade brand craftsmanship to a wider audience, at a lower price. The firm is able to do this by customizing IKEA cabinets with doors, panels and drawer faces measured and drilled to fit any IKEA kitchen, new or old. This allows IKEA lovers and IKEA haters to settle peacefully on a new level of beauty, customization and affordability to their homes, all while keeping their own unique designs at the forefront.

18 Fall 2011

the hot list

and you thought steam rises

by Jenn-Air jennair.com

Jenn-Air, one of the top names in kitchen appliances, has done it again. Their constant innovations have led to a new world first. WIth its unique downdraft ventilation system, this 36” range features the best performing ventilation system in the industry. Alongside a cutting edge electronic ignition system, matched with a flame-sensing reignition system, this range defines the term “top of the line.” With four high-end burners and one ultra-high output burner, separated by the range’s unique downdraft ventilation system, this range will handily exceed every standard one could imagine in a kitchen.

9 Construction Leaders Today 19

Clients can be assured of the quality and professionalism of Turner's staff and its extensive in-house resources, tailored to the unique needs of each client and project.

Turner offers a number of client services, each highly regarded within the industry.

800 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32803|Phone: 407.210.2579|turner@tcco.com|www.turnerconstruction.com

NORTHEAST 22 DEWSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 28 SACKMAN ENTERPRISES, INC. 31 MJM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC 34 TURNER CONSTRUCTION 40 LAMMON ARCHITECTS, LLP 44 PHELPS CONSTRUCTION

Photo courtesy of Turner Construction.

NORTHEAST | RESIDENTIAL

22 Construction Leaders Today

RESIDENTIAL | NORTHEAST

CUSTOM LIVING Dewson Construction Company is in the business of building dream homes in some of the most beautiful areas along the East Coast.

by Paige L. Hill

Fall 2011 23

NORTHEAST | RESIDENTIAL

PREVIOUS PAGE: Kennet Square Residence.

Kennet Square, Pa. Back porch. Just minutes from the world famous Longwood Gardens, Kennet Square is the epitome of small town America.

THIS PAGE, TOP: Kennet Square Residence.

Kennet Square, Pa. Dining room into the kitchen.

OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Bethany Residence.

Wilmington, Del. Front facade.

OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT: Bethany Residence. Wilmington, Del. Main kitchen.

Photos courtesy of Dewson Construction.

24 Construction Leaders Today

B

uilding dream homes in the most picturesque areas along the east coast certainly sounds like a dream job in today’s construction industry. However, Tim Dewson of Dewson Construction Company will be the first to tell you that only sweat and hard work reaps the biggest rewards.

“We stick to old-world standards of skilled craftsmanship because doing it right with the highest quality materials is the reason we have been so successful in building custom homes – clients' dream homes,” Dewson said, who started the company in 1993 out of Wilmington, Del. Over the last 18 years, the company has grown to include three additional offices in Chesapeake City, Md.; Avalon, N.J.; and Rehoboth Beach, Del. When carefully implementing old-world standards, the employees at Dewson focus on craftsmanship and making extensive use of reclaimed materials to enhance the authenticity of a home’s style. Satisfaction in their workmanship along with excellent customer service and communication skills are key to making the 60 employees at Dewson proud to be part of this growing company.

“Building custom homes entails involved extensive communication with our clients, their architects, designers and the myriad of subcontractors, but we’re committed to what we do and make ourselves available at all times, including nights and weekends,” Dewson said. “We had a client hire us for a $6 million renovation in the Chesapeake Bay area while he was living in the UK. For him, we used video conferencing, shared many photos and kept the lines of communication open even when

we could not meet face to face.”

Fortunately, the clients lived closer on some of Dewson’s more recent projects like the ultra beach house on the water in Bethany Beach, Del. The home could hardly be called a “cottage” at 9,000 sq. ft., but the classic shingled exterior, large white framed windows and nautical details were all inspired by the cottages which line Nantucket Island.

“This client travels quite a bit and was looking to build a unique home where he could spend family time,” Dewson said. “He wanted it to be big enough to house all the relatives, but not to spare anything in terms of quality and finishes.”

The project began as an empty lot overlooking the popular beach spot. With the help of an architect, interior designer and many subcontractors, it was finished as a three-story home that occupies nearly the entire lot. For Dewson, this was certainly not the first project they encountered with the challenges of building a large home on pilings, under tight building codes and to the limits of the lot.

“There is a daily pressure to perform and provide uncompromising quality, but I think it drives us to deliver the best,” Dewson said. In the case of the Bethany Beach home, the woodwork is certainly the stand-out feature with mahogany wood floors, bleached oak finishes, beaded board ceilings and even a custom porthole in one of the showers.

The master suite, perched on the top floor, boasts the best views with a handsome sitting room and large walk-in closet. The home is well-equipped for outdoor living with three porches, a hot tub, an outdoor shower, a gazebo, an outdoor cooking

RESIDENTIAL | NORTHEAST

Fall 2011 25

NORTHEAST | RESIDENTIAL

center and a dramatic spiral staircase that connects the home to the beach. The easiest access to the outside is through the exterior pocket door system which hides 20 ft of glass wall into a pocket and opens the home’s living area to the outside.

“This home is off the charts,” Dewson said.

Another chart-topping project of Dewson’s lies just 14 miles up the coast in Rehoboth Beach. After building the main residence for a family of four in Pennsylvania, Dewson was hired again to build their dream beach home two years later. The couple bought a triple lot on the ocean, assembled a team to design and build the home with Dewson, and moved in just 18 months later.

“This was a pretty special project and was all about having the home look like it had been there for quite a while – we even stained the shingles brown to get that weathered look immediately,” Dewson said. The home is totally unique with special features including hand-scraped hardwood floors and exposed beams throughout, custom designed and handmade pewter kitchen countertops and an inverted tree root as a base for the sink in the downstairs powder room.

“This is a high-end neighborhood and anytime you build near the water there is a different set of building codes. We came within two inches of the height restriction and within five sq. ft. of the allowed footprint,” Dewson said. This was quite a feat considering the lot contains a main home, deck house, pool house and cabana bar when it was all said and done.

It should be noted that Dewson Construction certainly does not limit their work to the waterfront properties.

One of Tim Dewson’s all-time favorite projects was a small farmhouse sitting atop a hill in Chester County, Pa. “When you see this home it looks as though it has 26 Construction Leaders Today

RESIDENTIAL | NORTHEAST

TOP LEFT: Rehoboth Resident. Rehoboth, Del. Living room.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Kennet Square Residence. Kennet Square, Pa. Back porch, featuring a fireplace.

OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: Rehoboth Residence.

Rehoboth, Del. Pool area and rear facade, never without a jacuzzi.

Photos courtesy of Dewson Construction.

been sitting there forever,” Dewson said. The home’s five acres of lush green grass, screened-in porch and columns made of reclaimed barn stone certainly add to the “forever” quality. The 5,000 sq. ft. home feels comfortable and lived-in because of the many details and reclaimed materials used. The porch evokes another time in Pennsylvania’s history with a copper roof, reclaimed stone hearth and concrete shell floors. Though screened-in, one doesn’t notice any obstruction between the porch and the outdoors due to the unique black screening wall system used.

“We really involved a lot of the local people on this project in brick, stone and timber – it felt like a community project in some ways,” Dewson said. Of course, no project is without its unique challenges. The family of five was living in an old home on the property as the new home was being built. Since the old home was already positioned on the property’s prime spot, Dewson’s team had to construct the new home just feet away. Over a 14-month period, the family lived just feet away from the construction site until their new home was completely finished and they could move in.

“Honestly, we didn’t get a good look at the front of the new home until we were able to tear down the old home, and thank goodness everyone liked what they saw,” Dewson said. They liked what they saw so much, that the family still welcomes Dewson to bring potential clients through the home to show off their work and craftsmanship.

“When it comes down to what our company brings to the table, the employees at Dewson are our best asset,” Dewson said. “My business partner of 19 years, John McMahon, the laborers, carpenters, administrators and management – that’s what makes us so successful.” CLT Fall 2011 27

NORTHEAST | COMMERCIAL

THE ALL-SEEING

ENTERPRISE Sackman Enterprises, Inc. has taken its unique place in the built environment of New York City’s Metropolitan area as developer, contractor, manager, leaser and much more.

by Joel Cornell 28 Construction Leaders Today

COMMERCIAL | NORTHEAST

THIS PAGE Following the company’s early successful years, Sackman Enterprises, Inc. began making sizeable investments in a number of brownstone buildings throughout the New York City metropolitan area. The 500 West 23rd Street building in Manhattan, N.Y. is one of Sackman Enterprises, Inc.’s latest projects. In being so comprehensive and vertically integrated, Sackman Enterprises, Inc. represents a new, standalone entity in the world of building and developing.

Photos courtesy of Sackman Enterprises.

CONSOLIDATED ELEVATOR INDUSTRIES

ceinyc.com The 33 sq. mi. island of Manhattan is home to over 70,000 elevators. Since 1970, in the buildings that constitute one of the most recognizable skylines in the world, Consolidated Elevator Industries has been a leader in the maintenance, repair and installation of elevator systems.

“We have that trust that’s so rare nowadays,” said Karl Revesz Jr., CFO and son of Founder/ President Karl Revesz. “This trust took decades to build, working on thousands of projects – many of which we still service on a regular basis today.

“Our relationship with Sackman has been one of the best,” Revesz Jr. said. “We’re currently the elevator contractors their 29 Cooper St. and 116 East 124th St. projects. Having worked with Sackman Enterprises for over a decade, we admire their level of excellence and ability to get it right the first time."

With the pricing power and flexibility needed in today’s environment, Consolidated Elevator Industries has been the leading elevator contractor in the New York Tri-State area for nearly 42 years.

“The majority of our clients are also in the hotel industry, which is enormous in Manhattan,” Revesz, Jr. said. “Just how long we’ve been around has cemented our reputation in the area. Our relationships with our vendors have been spotless for decades.

So, when we need elevator materials, we can have the parts in hand faster than most because they know we've been top payers for years.

When the project has to come through on strict deadlines or is an emergency job, having the best parts faster and for less can make all the difference in the world.”

Consolidated Elevator Industries removes clients' worries about proprietary hardware and service contracts with no out option. The family owned and operated company gives the most in elevator expertise, through decades of experience, professionalism and honesty.

See ad on pg 51.

I

n 1969, after learning the real estate industry by having worked the previous seven years in his family’s mortgage company, Alan Sackman set out to be a real estate developer. He founded Sackman Enterprises, Inc., which focused its early activities on redeveloping brownstone buildings on the Upper Westside of Manhattan. Alan Sackman saw hidden value in these historic buildings located in a real estate market he thought ready for transition into a popular residential area of New York City.

“My father, Alan, developed unique split-level designs for the interior core of many of those brownstones, but maintained the heritage of these buildings by preserving their exterior facade elevations,” Carter Sackman said, the President of Sackman Enterprises, Inc. and Alan’s son.

Sackman Enterprises has replicated Alan’s business strategy of identify neglected properties that have contributed to the decline of a community and then redeveloping them into key points of regeneration of the surrounding area. Its expansion of development activities from the Upper West Side of New York City, into Jersey City, New Jersey, Asbury Park, New Jersey, the Bronx, New York, as well as North Carolina, Colorado and the Caribbean have not only proven that Sackman’s

core strategy is correct but that that the company also has the capabilities to execute its strategy to achieve economic revitalization of underdeveloped properties in diverse geographic locations.

Carter Sackman was “raised” on construction, property management and real estate development.

Working summers during his youth with his father in property management introduced him at an early age to all aspects of the industry. Additionally, Carter’s mother was one of only two women who were active construction foreman in the region during his youth, and he began working alongside her on job sites. Following his college graduation, Carter joined Sackman Enterprises, Inc. and for the first eight years originated and serviced construction loans as well as being a member of the firm’s real estate development team.

From the company’s inception over 40 years ago, Sackman Enterprises, Inc. has evolved over time into an integrated real estate management and development firm. Its present capabilities include acquisition analysis, building management, property rehabilitation, leasing, conversions, marketing and sales, mortgage financing and brokerage, equity structuring, construction. The firm has also expanded from residential properties into mainly mixed use development projects, as well as projects Fall 2011 29

NORTHEAST | COMMERCIAL

THIS PAGE: A rendering of the 34 Berry St. project reveals a modern design of what will be the center of the community once it is built.

Photos courtesy of Sackman Enterprises.

in the retail, industrial and office sectors, throughout the New York Metropolitan area. Although Sackman Enterprises, Inc. has completed many projects across North America, 90 percent of its properties and development work is still within the New York Metropolitan region.

The company has accessed non-traditional lower cost government financing programs that has enabled it to take on development projects that would otherwise not be financially viable. Many of these projects have served as the impetus for economic growth in low income and distressed communities. The use of subsidies programs such as New Markets Tax Credit Loans, Historic Tax Credit Investments and New Jersey’s Smart Living Program enabled Sackman Enterprises to undertake and successfully complete otherwise infeasible projects in Asbury Park and Jersey City, New Jersey and The Bronx, New York.

“Asbury Park has an unemployment rate of around 19.5 percent,” Sackman said. “Despite the staggering unemployment figures the company was able to complete mixed-use projects by obtaining unique financing and/or investment subsidies that allowed us to underwrite in that high unemployment community.

“We were the only developer in Asbury Park underwriting rental projects, which we were able 30 Construction Leaders Today

to do with a 20 percent Historic Tax Credit subsidy and New Markets Tax Credits. Those financing subsidies brought down the cost base so that we could offer finished properties at a rental rate people in the community could afford. Today, the neighborhood is a thriving business, retail and residential district.”

The company’s efforts to learn how to access non-traditional lower cost government financing programs for economically distressed communities has enabled it to take on development projects that would otherwise not be financially viable.

The use of subsidies programs such as New Markets Tax Credit Loans, Historic Tax Credit Investments and New Jersey’s Smart Living Program enabled Sackman Enterprises to undertake and successfully complete building redevelopment projects in Asbury Park and Jersey City, New Jersey and The Bronx, New York that would not otherwise be economical.

In being so comprehensive and vertically integrated, Sackman Enterprises, Inc. represents a new, standalone entity in the world of building and developing. Having a hand in not just development, but property management, general contracting, leasing and marketing, all under one internal umbrella, gives them a huge advantage and a great knowledge base upon which they have built their success. CLT

CATALANO PLUMBING

718-931-8200 Choosing a fair and reliable heating/ plumbing contractor in New York City is a difficult task considering the endless supply of contractors in the area. Contractors can run behind schedule, over budget and even cut corners just to complete jobs. To mitigate these risks, Sackman Enterprises chooses Catalano Plumbing time and time again as the heating/plumbing contractor they trust.

With over 30 years of experience, owner Tom Catalano has established a firm that can take on any plumbing/heating task from small repairs to large-scale new construction.

Most recently, Catalano Plumbing worked on Sackman's 124th St. project, where they installed bathrooms and other major plumbing work. Tom Catalano personally inspects every major job for quality assurance and guarantees the right job for the right price. He and his team have enjoyed working with Sackman and they look forward to strengthening their partnership on future jobs. See ad on pg 53.

MULTI-FAMILY | NORTHEAST

KING QUEENS of

FOR MJM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, IT TOOK A NATIVE NEW YORKER WITH A CRITICAL EYE TO REVIVE GRITTY NEIGHBORHOODS IN SOUTH BRONX, QUEENS AND LOWER MANHATTAN.

by Paige L. Hill

Fall 2011 31

NORTHEAST | MULTI-FAMILY

T

he life's work of native New Yorker Emanuel “Manny” Kanaris, has always been to better his community, whether it be through building high-end apartments in lower Manhattan or creating affordable housing units designed to improve the lives of Queens residents. As president and co-founder of MJM Construction Services LLC, Kanaris said he certainly didn’t get into the industry for the financial rewards; he yearned for something superior.

“I was born and raised in Queens myself, so this began as a way for me to contribute to where I’m from and improve it,” Kanaris said. “I began with rehab construction because I wanted my work to help communities like Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn. I realized that by working for other contractors I wasn’t building the kind of quality I wanted to do, so I took the plunge and risked starting my own business.”

Five years later, MJM Construction Services boasts an impressive (and impressively diverse) portfolio, including the recently completed El Jardin de Selene affordable housing apartment building in the Melrose Commons neighborhood in South Bronx. The New York Housing Development Corporation and a developer approached MJM to serve as general contractor on the project, as long as they could stick to the tight budget provided and give the residents a healthy and green space to combat the rising asthma rates in the area. A study published through the National Asthma Center in 2009 called South Bronx “an unhealthy environment that boasts the worst asthma rates in the country … and the bus depots, traffic and polluting industrial facilities don’t give us much hope for change, either.”

Fortunately for residents of the El Jardin de Selene apartments, their LEED Gold certified building is doing its part to combat the unhealthy pollution with a green roof, solar panels, EnergyStar appliances and green building materials. The lot where the mixed-use El Jardin de Selene now stands was vacant for 20 years before Kanaris and his crew came in.

“I have realized that if I want to change the ways things are built, then I just have to do it myself,” Kanaris said. “This area is very distressed and the people around here make extremely low incomes.

They need a nice home and a place that will turn this neighborhood around. Working on this project with the New York Housing Corp. was a delightful experience.”

The El Jardin units, running in size from studio to two and three bedrooms, are bright, clean and cheery with bamboo flooring, low VOC paint, wheat board cabinets, Cesar stone in the kitchen and recycled tile in the bathroom.

“Even the energy-efficient lighting isn’t your standard office lighting,” Kanaris said. “Every finish has a design element to it that makes this a really nice place to live.”

Below the 84 units the building houses, 2,000 sq. ft. of community facility space provides a social area for residents and the 6,000 sq. ft. community medical center gives the neighborhood an oppor 32 Construction Leaders Today

PREVIOUS PAGE: Exterior of the El Jardin De Selene Apartments in South Bronx, N.Y. THIS PAGE: The mural at the 165 El Jardin De Selene Apartments. All photos courtesy of MJM Construction Services, LLC.

tunity to receive medical attention more readily.

Residents will also see a difference in their energy and water bills with dual flush toilets, a boiler heating system that is 87 percent more effective than a standard one and high-performing foam insulation that complements the tight brick exterior.

The residents are also required to go through an educational course about the building and leading a green lifestyle before moving in.

For Kanaris’ first LEED certified project, he relied heavily on his green consultant Stevie Winters and found he exceeded the mandated LEED Silver certification easily. The real challenge was figuring out how to build an attractive apartment building and stay under the $30 million budget.

“With such a restrictive budget, you don’t have the flexibility to introduce new materials, even if they are recommended for green building,” Kanaris said. “In many ways I felt like we were re-writing the rules in how to build affordable housing. There were endless brainstorming sessions.”

The MJM team also had to re-educate their team of loyal subcontractors in walking the line between affordable and green building.

“We decided we would much rather maintain our existing relationships with our subcontractors and teach them these new skills. By teaching them we have also helped them secure more jobs in the future with green building really taking over the industry,” Kanaris said. The green roof required MJM to hire a specialized landscaper who brought in soil and a variety of plants, as opposed to some more traditional green roofing methods like installing palettes.

“We were welcomed into the community and I think the residents are pleased to be living in such

a healthy building,” Kanaris said. Following the El Jardin project, MJM took on a high-end apartment building overlooking the South Street Seaport in lower Manhattan’s Financial District. The 40 Gold Street Apartments are not only named for their location, but also the exterior gold metal paneling that sets them apart in a sea of skyscrapers.

“It’s a pretty incredible place to live. You are right in the heart of downtown but you also get to look over the waterfront and the Brooklyn Bridge.

And the units themselves are all what you’d expect in a luxury building,” Kanaris said.

The 85 units, running in size from studio to two-bedrooms, boast high-end finishes like granite countertops, hardwood floors and top appliances.

Not forgetting their new education in green building, MJM also included low-flow water fixtures and energy-efficient lighting and heating. Though the company was excited to be working on their first Manhattan project, they quickly realized building in the city is no walk in the park, even Central Park.

“It was a very narrow street where we were working and putting up the cranes was almost impossible,” Kanaris said. “We also had to be careful to cross all of our t’s and dot all of our i’s when it came to building permits and making everyone happy. Our attention to detail and advanced planning are what really made us perfect for this job. And now that we’ve come to understand that building a green building is all about making a difference, making a neighborhood better has a different meaning.”

True to Kandaris’ statement, MJM was recently awarded the rehab of a historical landmark school in Harlem that has been sitting vacant for a number of years. He is hoping to convert the building into rehabilitated apartments, by thinking outside the box. CLT

MULTI-FAMILY | NORTHEAST

TOP TO BOTTOM: 40 Gold Apartments.

Downtown Queens transformation.

Towers and Z Hotel.

Photos courtesy of MJM Construction Services, LLC.

IZZO ELECTRIC

718-904-0164 Izzo Electric, Inc. has been serving all New York City's electrical needs for 30 years. Their talented staff is currently working on MJM Construction's multi-family 40 Gold St. project, providing complete electrical work for all the apartments including wiring, service, risers, sprinkler alarm, power lines, outlets, A/C, fire pump, boiler room connection, CATV and more.

The firm is also providing and installing the many beautiful and elegant lighting fixtures, sconces and hi hats for these high-end units.

The varied scope of Izzo Electric has also brough them such projects as the Green Hope Services for Women on 119th St., P.S. 90 Condominiums on 147th St., the luxurious East River Tower Condominium Residence on 31st Ave. in Long Island City and the beautiful Veranda Restaurant in Bayside. Based on East Tremont Ave. in the Bronx, Izzo Electric actively engages the residential, commercial and industrial markets alike. See ad on pg 56.

MASPETH ROOFING

maspethroofing.com For over 40 years, Maspeth Roofing has been one of the most trusted names in the building industry. Family owned and operated since 1967, the firm has built a reputation on their extensive experience and an unparalleled dedication to quality.

They are proud to offer only the very best in brand name products and seasoned craftsmanship to the greater New York metropolitan area.

Maspeth Roofing specializes in commercial, industrial and residential projects of any size: small residential roofing projects, large commercial jobs and multi-million dollar exterior restoration projects, including railings, fences and custom sheet metal.

Because the firm employs the most experienced craftsmen, management team and support staff, they can provide the highest level of service to clients. The firm also owns all their equipment, so they are able to offer exceptionally competitive prices.

Having partnered regularly with other firms, contractors, subcontractors, designers and architects of the highest caliber, Maspeth Roofing utilizes the strength of their relationships in leveraging the best possible end result on every project for every client.

The firm’s work with MJM Construction Services over the last decade has exemplified the company’s constant dedication in seeing every detail come to successful fruition.

All across what is easily one of the most recognizable urban landscapes in the world, the expertise and passion of Maspeth Roofing have helped to uphold the standards in New York City’s building industry. The firm maintains the personal and intimate building practices that have enthralled thousands of private residential clients.

Simultaneously, Maspeth Roofing possesses the wherewithal, scope and talent that has brought success to commercial clients around the state such as Pepsi, the Kuwait Mission, Fort Wadsworth, Restaurant Depot, the New York State Lottery Commission and the Camargue.

From large commercial and industrial roofing and exterior restoration projects to small private residential work, Maspeth Roofing has served for decades as the name to trust for any roofing need in New York. See ad on pg 51.

Fall 2011 33

NORTHEAST | EDUCATION

34 Construction Leaders Today

EDUCATION | NORTHEAST

GIANT IMPRESSIONS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL TURNER CONSTRUCTION DELIVERS THE ABSOLUTE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE TO EVERY CLIENT EVERY DAY, WHILE MAKING EACH ONE OF THEIR 46 OFFICES A GREAT PLACE TO BUILD.

by Joel Cornell

Fall 2011 35

NORTHEAST | EDUCATION

PREVIOUS PAGE: Exterior of the historic Eastern Senior High School, Washington, D.C. ABOVE: Eastern Senior High School, Washington, D.C. Auditorium. Set for students, all while keeping the community’s interests in mind, the high school auditorium reflects the historic beauty of the urban neighborhood.

BELOW: Ty Pate, pre-construction manager.

Photos courtesy of Turner Construction.

36 Construction Leaders Today

E

ach year since 2002, on the occasion of its “The firm isn’t nearly as narrow in terms of scope centennial, one of the largest and most com- and size as many other firms are. As the company is prehensive construction firms in the United so incredibly large, there are many more positions States has given out the Henry C. Turner Prize for internally, which allows everyone to experience unique Innovation in Construction Technology. Named after roles without feeling stuck or being limited in what the founder of 109-year-old firm, Turner Construction, they can do or where they can go.” the prize serves as “an enduring and visible mechanism With 46 offices across the United States, ongoing to showcase America’s many innovations in construc- projects in over 20 countries and an average of 1,500 tion technology.” Upon accepting the 2007 prize on projects each year, Turner Construction maintains the behalf of Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies, integrity, scale and quality that has allowed them to famed architect Frank Gehry said, “I’ve gotten a lot work in nearly every market sector imaginable. Through of awards from the artsy side of the profession, but the sheer amount of resources behind the firm, Turner this one’s from the meat-and-potatoes side, and that’s Construction is able to bring many more uniquely pretty special.” developed individuals to a project than most firms.

Indeed, throughout their many magnanimous Pate, for instance, worked previously at the Thomas years in the industry, Turner Construction has come to Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport represent that ineffable, invaluable something special. News, Va. as an engineer in the fields of acceleration, Henry Chandlee Turner began the company magnetic and electronic circuits. with a simple $687 project for a concrete vault for “Turner Construction is the largest green builder Thrift Bank in New York, N.Y. A century and change in the nation,” Pate said. “However, that doesn’t mean later, the firm’s annual revenue stands at just under anything if we don’t understand, practice and com$10 billion, and their projects are some of the most municate those sustainable ideals on an individual iconic, unique and exhilarating buildings that mark level. Personally, I see sustainability as a core value the landscape of six continents. From some of the which exhibits a practicality that can and should be most recognized buildings in the world, including integrated wherever possible. With the possibilities Yankee Stadium, Hearst Tower and Burj Khalifa, made available by our firm’s size and dedication, we which stands as the world’s largest building as of 2010, can personally bring these ideas to a vast amount of to projects such as the post September 11th clean-up clients on an individual level.” efforts, Turner Construction is the embodiment of Pate’s work with the renovation of the historic excellence in building.

Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. is a prime “As a member of the Turner Construction team, example of these large-scale, yet highly personal ideals. you have the opportunity to experience so much in Founded in 1890, it is one of the four original schools terms of career paths,” Ty Pate said, pre-construction built in the nation’s capital; the project required the manager at Turner Construction in Washington, D.C. expert talent of Turner Construction to preserve the

EDUCATION | NORTHEAST

MAHOGANY INTERIORS, INC.

mahoganyinteriors.net Since 2002, Mahogany Interiors, Inc. has been the epitome of outstanding commercial interior construction. Mahogany Interiors, Inc. specializes in high-end architectural millwork, general carpentry, plastic laminate casework, doors, frames, hardware and laboratory casework for sports arenas, schools, hospitals and office buildings. They are also dealer representatives for TMI Casework Systems, Inc. Mahogany Interiors, Inc. is a minority and women owned Certified Business Enterprise with a history of steady growth. Mahogany Interiors, Inc. is proud to have been the prime contractor for the millwork package at the D.C. Nationals baseball stadium. Other notable projects include the Washington Wizards locker room at the Verizon Center and the D.C. Department of Employment Services headquarters.

If you are seeking high-end, quality interior construction from a company that is committed to meeting and exceeding all of its clients' needs, then make Mahogany Interiors, Inc. your first choice.

See ad on pg 52.

THIS PAGE, TOP: Eastern Senior High School. Washington, D.C. Front entrance. Stately, elegant, inspiring; these are the aesthetics Turner sought to highlight in the school’s entrance.

BELOW IMAGE: Phelps High School. Washington, D.C. Atrium in the commons. Standing tall as a landmark of learning, Turner Construction’s work here meant a powerful new chance at success for local students.

Fall 2011 37

NORTHEAST | EDUCATION

THIS SPREAD, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Phelps High School. Washington, D.C. Cafeteria.

Public commons. In seeking to provide students with a fresh and alluring environment in which to learn, Turner gave their project as much space, greenery and beauty as they could manage.

Shop class.

Office spaces.

Second level atrium.

All photos courtesy of Turner Construction.

38 Construction Leaders Today

historic elements of the structure while introducing cut- struction project completed recently, is one of the ting edge technology and highly sustainable elements. highest ranking high schools in the Washington, D.C. Turner’s work began with the total demolition of region. Adjacent to the prestigious George Washington the interior, which still left the historical elements of University, the 19th-century building needed a firm the building intact, followed by extensive hazardous that could expertly renovate and expand the structure material abatement. This phase was particularly chal- without compromising schedule, budget or quality. lenging, as the building was brimming with asbestos, “Because we construct so many different building mainly throughout the plaster walls. The abatement types in so many different places around the world, process began at the end of the school year, allowing we are always highly sensitive of the unique context the firm just a few short months for the expedient and community that exists around each project,” Pate removal of these hazardous materials. During that said. “The School Without Walls was landlocked same abatement process, Turner Construction created on three sides and was set on a very tight space in a a comprehensive swing space, which provided a quality bustling urban community. The extent of the work temporary facility that would serve as a suite of class- consisted of traditional rehabilitation endeavors, rooms so that the educational experience would not including extensive work on the foundations and be lessened or halted due to the construction process. underpinnings, and new sheeting and shoring for Additionally, new construction elements for the the underground and basement levels. However, the project were quickly undertaken. A new foundation tight spaces, tight schedule and the school’s desire to for the school was required, along with an extensive become LEED Gold certified provided a specialized shoring and underpinning process. The newly built set of parameters for the scope of the project. elements consisted of two interior three-story atria Since its successful completion, The School featuring a new landscape planning design that would Without Walls has indeed achieved certification as foster a warmer and more welcoming environment LEED Gold. on the campus.

“The direction we’re heading is unique in that Brand new mechanical, electrical and plumbing we’re innovative, strong and talented,” Pate said. systems were integrated into the project, alongside a “Each one of those individual talents is backed by cutting edge security and IT system, new science labs, a highly ethical firm founded on teamwork, integhealth sciences and pharmacy facilities, a community rity and personal commitment backed by a vast health clinic, a day care center, a special education suite, amount of resources. Through the downturn, we’ve two elevators, a gymnasium, music and art rooms, a held onto our core of highly seasoned engineers, greenhouse and top-of-the-line administration suites. superintendents, project managers and executives The project was successfully delivered on a and invested in our future. In doing so, we have a 19-month accelerated track, and has since achieved strong nucleus that allows us to serve the industry LEED Silver certification. in all market segments for an incredible range of The School Without Walls, another Turner Con- clients and building types.” CLT

EDUCATION | NORTHEAST

Fall 2011 39

NORTHEAST | RELIGIOUS

INSPIRED DESIGNS Powered by decades of experience across a broad range of project types, the Lammon family has established their firm, Lammon Architects, LLP as a predominant force in the architectural world of upstate New York.

by Joel Cornell

40 Construction Leaders Today

RELIGIOUS | NORTHEAST

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, N.Y. Contractor: A.O.W. Associates, Inc. Rendering by Jeff Johnson.

“I

always had a strong affinity towards form and shapes in my young life, thus cumulating in the design of buildings and construction today, but I never thought architecture would turn out to be my profession,” said veteran architect and co-founder of Lammon Architects, Raymond R. Lammon.

“What I wanted to do was to be able to connect with people and demonstrate our personal ability to relate, share and dream. It didn’t take long to know that architecture would allow me to do exactly that.”

Since Lammon’s earliest years in the architecture and building profession, the Lammon family has left their mark on countless buildings of innumerable types in the Albany, New York area and other surrounding areas of the state. Over the course of years, Lammon’s focus as an architect was predominantly concerned with religious projects, mostly due to the great respect and influence obtained in earlier years of the religious community.

“My own personal design tastes tend to fall into design types that are more traditional or classical,” Lammon said. “These aesthetics tend to work very well in

a religious setting. We’re trained and geared to be able to handle many projects in terms of size, scope, intent, program or type. We’ve also maintained a multiple cross section of commercial design: health clinics, hotels, car dealerships, country clubs, rehab projects, non-profits and various scales in the residential building sector.

“Nonetheless, throughout decades of my career, architecture to me has always been about one core essential. First, you must understand the essence, the definition of architecture; I’m talking about what it means to design for someone and to interpret their intangible ideas and translating those into a unique physical expression.”

Today, the partnership firm of Lammon Architects, LLP located in Troy, N.Y., is a joint venture led by Raymond Lammon himself. The formal inception of the firm was in 1995, with Raymond’s oldest son, R. Scott Lammon. Both principals had been employed in private architectural firms and several different government agencies in the area for several years. Together, the two have over 60 years of combined experience in architectural design and engineering. Both father and Fall 2011 41

NORTHEAST | RELIGIOUS

son are active members of the AIA, and they promote those standards of practice within their firm.

As the firm’s clientele grew, so did the firm itself; Raymond Lammon’s youngest son Andrew joined the firm in 2005.

“We’re a small family partnership with experience that translates confidence to our clients in all of our projects,” the elder Lammon said. “It is our intent to maintain continued progressive design on all levels. Our past employment in the public sector has certainly helped us interact with local and state building officials when it comes to producing code compliant structures. It’s been a great experience forming relationships, working with state governments and interacting with the ‘field’, the public, and individuals."

With two principals and an associated support staff, Lammon Architects plan on retaining the small size of their firm that is constantly matched with a portfolio typical of much larger firms. This small partnership is key; it gives the firm the intimacy, communication, shared insight and inspiration they need to succeed. The firm reviews prospective projects and clients before accepting commissions.

Even still, if the project can’t be accepted at the time, the firm will always contribute their experience, thoughts and concerns to that client.

“We take things very personally here, because I’m constantly driven to satisfy clients in providing for each client the exact product they want each time,” Lammon said. “We just completed a new residential design project, the Reo Residence on five acres of land in Saratoga, N.Y. I’ve known the client for over 40 years, and there’s a great deal of trust between us. It’s been an ideal client/architect relationship.

“The owner himself is a local steel fabricator and 42 Construction Leaders Today

is well known in the area. The client collaborated with us on the entire design program. In the end, we were able to translate their program into design schemes desired by the client.

“Our practice’s earliest projects were in the residential sector. We’ve done hundreds of residential projects over the years, from small renovations of kitchens or bathrooms to new, large construction projects. Early on in my career, I learned to work on multiple project types. To me, that’s what architecture is: a comprehensive ability to wholly design any kind of structure."

Overall, religious affiliated clients and building types have been Lammon Architect’s main focus. The firm just recently completed a renovation and addition to the existing summer church for Sacred Heart Parish located in Lake George, N.Y. Incidentally, this church was designed by the firm with which Lammon started his career. Though that firm has since retired, Lammon Architects has now redesigned the original 1957 church structure for year-round use.

The present pastor of the church wanted the project to match the original church in terms of use, aesthetic and design. The original church is a a small, historic chapel. The new renovated church features a field stone finish around traditional Gothic windows. With a cavernous interior, 120 ft. long and 60 ft. wide, the church needed Lammon Architects’ expert insight. This renovated church overlooking Lake George will serve as the new parish church.

Additionally, Lammon Architects re-established the traditional elements of the church: new seating, altar, lighting, heating and air conditioning systems. They created two cohesive spaces that ideally serve the needs of this religious community. CLT

THIS SPREAD ACROSS TOP: Catholic Community of Sacred Heart, Lake George, N.Y., of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, N.Y. Contractor: Bishop Beaudry Construction, Albany, N.Y. The restoration and renovation maintain the dignity of the existing “historic” church on the South side of the courtyard by utilizing thin natural veneer stone by Rolling Rock Building Stone; roof eyebrows and gothic shape windows by Pella, and pre-patined copper to add “age” to church.

This renovated space exhibits the interior warmth of the surrounding AdirondackMountains of Lake George, N.Y. by its high vaulted wood ceilings, polished concrete colored floors, and natural lighting.

OPPOSITE RIGHT: The new main entry high gable glass area allows natural light to spread within and reflects the exterior surrounds back into the building.

All photos courtesy of Denis J. Nally.

SPECIALTY CONCRETE SERVICES

518-424-2258 When Lammon Architects sought the best in specialty concrete services in upstate New York, they found exactly that­— even down to the name.

Specialty Concrete Services has been working their magic across the northeastern U.S. since 2003.

Upon becoming the chosen specialist for the Sacred Heart Church project in Lake George, N.Y., Specialty Concrete Services provided custom polished concrete for the building. The firm applied a unique dye for a design pattern created by Lammon Architects. Additionally, the firm provided restorations services for the concrete in the existing building. Using a hand-troweled concrete overlay in a tile pattern Specialty Concrete Services breathed new life into the building.

Based out of Rexford, N.Y., Specialty Concrete Services is proud of their long and successful history of service alongside the highly respected Lammon Architects. See ad on pg 56.

RELIGIOUS | NORTHEAST

BISHOP BEAUDRY CONSTRUCTION

518-218-7744 As his father and his father’s father took to the construction industry both at a young age, so too did the founder and CEO of Bishop Beaudry Construction, Jim Bishop. Along with his partner P.J. Beaudry, Bishop has been serving the northeastern U.S. with passion and vision.

Bishop Beaudry Construction was founded in 2006 when Bishop and Beaudry left a larger construction company in the area, where Bishop served as executive vice president and part owner. With vast amounts of experience and talent behind them, the partners founded a company that would conduct business they way they saw fit: with consideration, expertise and dedication.

Over many years in the industry, Bishop and Beaudry have constructed a combined total of nearly $500 million in projects, mainly across the firm’s home state of New York.

“Much of our work takes place before an architect or design team ever comes on board,” Bishop said. “We perform an unusually large amount of consulting work early on, including budgets, constructability reviews, etc. We’ll figure out exactly what needs to be done and how; then we proceed from there.”

For Lammon Architects' Sacred Heart Church project, Bishop Beaudry's work from beginning to end was vital. When a lighting package for the church came in far over budget, Bishop himself worked with Ray Lammon and the project owner to find a solution. Bishop Beaudry Construction sought out several lighting consultants, helped develop an acceptable package and presented their solution to the clients. The lighting package came in far under budget.

“As we’ve developed as a small company, P.J. and I are intimately involved in every facet of the business, from field crewing, to estimating, to ordering the materials,” Bishop said. “We set up our projects in such a way that at least one of us is the lead on the project. It’s important for our clients to know that there aren’t multiple layers of upper, lower and middle management to go through in order to see a decision made. The sole decision maker for a project is on the site with them or otherwise involved in order to personally address any issue that may arise.

“Such has always been the case with our partnerships with Lammon Architects. The Sacred Heart project was truly a great team effort. The building committees, the owners and the architects all made this one of the most pleasureable projects in our career. We had budgeting issues and site challenges on a daily basis. But the vision, talent and experience on our side was nothing short of amazing.” See ad on pg 50.

Fall 2011 43

NORTHEAST | GENERAL CONTRACTING

With No Signs of Slowing Down D

After 23 years in the industry, Doug Phelps felt it was time for something new. In just four short years, Phelps Construction Group has become a dominant firm in the New York City Tri-State area.

by Joel Cornell

44 Construction Leaders Today

oug Phelps knows full well that every general contractor out there likes to talk and talk about their great service, their stellar portfolio, their dedication to quality, and so on. Some even like to talk about how so many other firms just talk about their own excellence, but they honestly do perform the work as well as they say they do. Phelps, on the other hand, doesn’t really talk one way or another. He’s happy enough to let his projects, his partners and his clients, including the likes of legendary NHL Hall of Famer and New Jersey Devils CEO and General Manager Lou Lamoriello, speak for him.

Always one to blaze his own trail, Phelps started out right after graduating from Syracuse University by working for a door frame and hardware company in Rochester, N.Y. After running the company’s projects in Manhattan for a short time, the company wanted Phelps to return to Rochester. Phelps, however, had other plans.

With so much going on in the New York metropolitan area, Phelps wanted to get in on the action. He was hired by a general contractor in Northern N.J. in 1984 and, over the course of 23 years, moved from estimator to project manager, eventually rising to upper management as partner and CFO. As the original founders of the company began to retire and the leadership, the culture and the direction of the firm shifted, Phelps decided to continue down his own path and left the company in 2007. In keeping with his stellar reputation, some of the top employees at the firm left the company as they sought to accompany Phelps on his next steps forward. In that same year, two of Phelps’ most trusted colleagues, Jeff Rainforth and Craig Verhasselt, joined him in creating a new firm, Phelps Construction Group.

“Right off the bat, our new firm was forged by honesty and solid, open

GENERAL CONTRACTING | NORTHEAST

THIS SPREAD: The Prudential Center. Newark, N.J. New Jersey Devils elevator entrance lobby.

LEFT: View towards coaching offices. Showning the display case built to hold their numerous trophies, including the replicas of the Stanley Cups that they have won.

RIGHT: View towards executive offices.

Photos courtesy of Phelps Construction Group.

relationships,” Phelps said. “Had my good friends Jeff and Craig not accompanied me, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Further, we wouldn’t have been able to get off the ground if it wasn’t for my college roommate, who became our biggest investor. I’ve seen firsthand how relationships are the tools with which we are able to build. This philosophy has formed every single step we’ve taken; everything from the small details on projects to our decision to open for business.”

Having spent years building relationships all across the New York City Tri-State area, Phelps Construction Group was able to hit the ground running right away. After opening up their doors in May 2007, it was less than two months when the firm began to dig into their first project and only a few months until they were awarded the contract for the offices for the New Jersey Devils.

As the New Jersey Devils made their transition from the Meadowlands

to the Prudential Center in Newark, Phelps Construction Group was brought on to fit-out a shell building attached to the center that would serve as the offices for the team’s coaches, executives and sales staff. Facing a tight schedule, due to the team’s need to be up and running from where they had already started their season at the Prudential Center, Phelps Construction Group pulled out all the stops.

“Jeff, Craig and I are used to running projects in the range of $20 million and up,” Phelps said. “So, when we take on a project like the offices we’ve done for the New Jersey Devils, we bring the tools, attitude and knowledge from these $20 million projects and apply them to these $4 million projects. They wanted it done in 12 weeks; we did it in just over 10 weeks. Those offices were the first step in our relationship. They saw what we can do, and since then we’ve done numerous office fit-outs, two restaurants and a renovation to one of the bars located inside the Arena.

Fall 2011 45

NORTHEAST | GENERAL CONTRACTING

“Lou Lamoriello, the CEO, president and general manager of the Devils is a famously demanding, but fair guy. He runs a fantastic hockey organization, and is one of the most respected people I know.

In doing the executive and coach offices, we worked closely with him.

He saw how we treated our people, how we were there with him on nights, on weekends, even on Christmas Eve. We were thrilled that he was so sincerely pleased with the work we did; it’s hard to come by a better reference than one from him.”

With the heavy emphasis placed on building relationships, Phelps Construction enjoys an astounding amount of repeat business. For the 23-story Mediterranean North co-op in Fort Lee, N.J., the firm first came on as an owner’s representative to build a new postal room in the building. Soon after demonstrating their wide range of capabilities, the co-op hired the firm to redo some of the mechanical and electrical infrastructure. Since, Phelps Construction has done several more projects there including redoing the Community room and totally renovating the building’s lobby, all before their most recent endeavor, which entailed replacing each and every one of the close to 5000 windows in the building.

46 Construction Leaders Today

GENERAL CONTRACTING | NORTHEAST

OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Mediterranean North Residential Tower. Fort Lee, N.J. Entrance lobby. New postal room. Entrance lobby, front view.

THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: Rutgers University, Brower Commons. New Brunswick, N.J. Conference center. Presidents Dining Hall.

Photos courtesy of Phelps Construction Group.

M-P ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. 732-826-6811

M-P Electrical Contractors is a second generation family-owned firm based in Fords, N.J. with over 30 years of experience. Being a family-owned business allows them to provide the personal level of involvement that their customers want and ensures a quality project every time. M-P is associated with the I.B.E.W. local unions in North Brunswick and Wall Township.

The company is licensed, insured, bonded and OSHA compliant.

M-P has completed numerous projects as both prime and sub-contractors. In addition to working with many general contractors like Phelps Construction, M-P has performed work for select private sector companies for over 25 years, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. The staff is committed to high standards both on and off the job. M-P's technicians are certified journeyman electricians and go through a five-year training program.

Specializing in industrial, commercial, healthcare and institutional work, M-P performs all aspects of the trade including voice/data/fiber, teledata, data centers, power distribution centers, life safety maintenance, fire alarm, high voltage, site work, infrared testing and thermal imaging.

The firm inventories complete lines of voice/data/fiber and thermal imaging equipment along with hand, hydraulic and electrical tools required for the trade. M-P presently owns seven work vehicles including a 55-ft. high reach platform truck, a 60-ft. high reach platform truck and five hydraulic work platforms.

Fall 2011 47

NORTHEAST | GENERAL CONTRACTING

BELOW: The Peopling of America Center, Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Ellis Island, N.Y. Rendering of exhibit, "The Journey: Immigration Before Ellis Island."

Image courtesy of The Peopling of America Center.

The co-op board believed it would take Phelps Construction Group around nine months to go into every apartment and replace the windows. The firm was finished in just under three months.

Another one of Phelps Construction’s repeat clients, Rutgers University, has a uniquely extended history with the leading trio behind Phelps Construction, in particular. Once the firm got off the ground in 2007, the university became one of the firm’s first clients as they already enjoyed an established relationship with Phelps. Since the firm’s inception, they have done over half a dozen projects at the university, including the renovation of a conference center and the President's Dining Hall that had burned down a year ago, renovations on the campus health center and of the locker rooms at two of their recreation facilities.

Additionally, Phelps Construction Group recently renovated a laboratory on the campus. Fortunately for Rutgers and Phelps Construction Group, Phelps and Verhasselt had managed the construction of the original building it was located in some 15 years ago.

Beyond the traditional scope of their work, Phelps Construction has been working with the The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. on several jobs since and before the firm’s opening. The firm’s relationship with the foundation extends back even further, as Rainforth served as a 48 Construction Leaders Today

project manager for the job which upgraded the security and safety elements of The Statue of Liberty. Closed in the wake of the September 11th tragedy, the Statue of Liberty was able to reopen once again in 2003 due to the expedited work managed by Rainforth.

“When we first met with the foundation as Phelps Construction in 2007, they were really excited that we were out on our own,” Phelps said. “Largely, our work there has been in the renovation of the museum. While now it is a museum largely about the history of immigration through Ellis Island, once we are complete it will become The Peopling of America Center at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The Peopling of America Center will expand upon the Ellis Island years of immigration to include the entire panorama of the American experience. How we became Americans, how we made and are still making the journey here, how we created and continue to influence our communities, and how this nation looks forward to building for the future.”

Despite their massive success, Phelps Construction Group has grown at a steady pace. This has allowed the firm to keep its focus on relationships, while giving them the foundation they need to keep the projects coming in and getting them completed on or before schedule. Still, this growth is contrasted with the breakneck speeds at which Phelps Construction Group has become an integral player in the Tri-State construction industry. CLT

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Fall 2011 49

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Building Elegance

“Your Hardwood Floor Professionals”

One step at a time.

Our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality services at affordable rates is what makes Pinnacle Floors the obvious choice to meet your needs.

Our company specializes in utilizing advanced technology and engineering, along with the values of fine craftsmanship to create distinctive stairs by design.

We offer the following services: • Residential & Commercial • Custom Floors, Borders, Inlays & Vents • Dust Control

Saienni Stairs, LLC 120E Sandy Dr Newark, DE 19713

• Wood Floor Refinishing & Resurfacing • Original Hardwood Restoration • Wood Floor Installation • Showroom of Domestic, Exotic,

(302) 292-2699

Rustic & Reclaimed Woods

www.saiennistairs.net

• Herringbone and parquet flooring

Proud to work with Dewson Construction

Serving Pennsylvania and Delaware. Call 302.731.8009 115 Sandy Drive, Newark DE 19713 | www.originalhardwood.com

QU ALIT Y CONSTRUCTION Always within budget and on time.

At Bishop Beaudry, we value working with clients to deliver top notch jobs. No matter what kind of hurdles may arise, we will work with you to find solutions to deliver quality built construction projects to your exact specifications. We are proud to work with Lammon Architects and we congratulate them on their success as an industry leader.

BISHOP BEAUDRY CONSTRUCTION

General Contracting, Construction Management & Design / Build Serving upstate New York & New England 4 Norman Drive • Colonie, NY 12205

50 Construction Leaders Today

(518) 218-7744

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

M ASPETH

ROOFING & CONTRACTING

FULL-SERVICE ROOFING CONTRACTOR For over 40 years, Maspeth Roofing & Contracting has been proud to offer the New York region only the best in name-brand products and seasoned craftsmanship. From residential roofing projects to commercial jobs to multimillion-dollar exterior restoration projects, including railings, fences and custom sheet metal, we do it all.

ROOFING SYSTEMS & REPAIR

WALKING SURFACES

EXTERIOR RESTORATION & WATERPROOFING

CALL US TODAY 718-639-2200 54-30 44th St. Maspeth NY 11378 Fax: 718-429-3935 contact@maspethroofing.com

SPECIALTY SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

WWW.MASPETHROOFING.COM Fall 2011 51

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Doors & Windows for your Commerical or Residential Project

Serving Upstate New York since 1952, Crawford Door & Window Sales carries the full line of Pella Window and Door products:

COMMERCIAL INTERIOR MILLWORK

WINDOWS PATIO DOORS ENTRY DOORS

Visit any of our Upstate NY Showrooms: JOHNSON CITY 800 Valley Plaza Suite 6 Johnson City, NY 13790

ALBANY 5 Metro Park Road Albany, NY 12205

SYRACUSE 2743 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse, NY 13224

QUEENSBURY 118 Quaker Road Queensbury, NY 12804-1755

ITHACA 435 Franklin Street Suite 205 Ithaca, NY 14850

KINGSTON 747 State Route 28 Kingston, NY 12401-7216

PLATTSBURGH 24 Skyway Plaza Plattsburgh, NY 12901-3539

COMMERCIAL SALES 529 Third Ave. extension Rensselaer NY 12144

www.cdwsales.com 1-800-524-3489 52 Construction Leaders Today

We specialize in outstanding Architectural Millwork, General Carpentry, Plastic Laminate Casework, Doors, Frames, Hardware, and Laboratory Casework for Sports Arenas, Schools, Hospitals, and Office Building markets.

mahogany interiors 210 (Eye) I Street NE Washington, DC 20002 info@mahoganyinteriors.net

202-628-2066

www.mahoganyinteriors.net

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Catalano Plumbing Third Page

Paradise Custom Kitchens KITCHEN DESIGN • CUSTOM-MADE CABINETRY COMPLETE & PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION Paradise Custom Kitchens is proud to work with Dewson Construction providing custom cabinetry and kitchen design services.

CATALANO PLUMBING & HEATING RESIDENTIAL - and -

COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Violations Removed Certified Medical Gas Installer with NITC UPONER Certified Radiant Heat Installer

3333 Lincoln Highway East Paradise, PA 17562 www.paradisecustomkitchens.com

Call Today (717) 768-7733 Fax (717) 768-7318 info@paradisecustomkitchens.com

Are you well-connected?

Simplify Lives with Custom Home Integration Home Automation / Security Home Theater Audio / Video Entertainment Video Distribution Advanced Lighting Control Systems Telephone Systems Structured Wiring

THOMAS CATALANO NEW YORK CITY LMP#1795 WESTCHESTER LMP#1183

Office: (718) 931-8200 Fax: (718) 239-9735 2419 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, NY 10461

One Goal: Customer Delight Electronic Interiors is the premier custom integration company in the Delmarva area, providing home systems that simplify customers’ lives through the latest technology. Electronic Interiors’ clients include medical professionals, business leaders and reputable builders.

410-213-7372 ELECTRONICINTERIORSOC.COM Fall 2011 53

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

54 Construction Leaders Today

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

We’re proud to work with MJM Construction, and we congratulate them on their continued success.

DISTRIBUTORS INC.

PO Box 125 / Mount Olive, NC 28365

(800) 803-8880

SOLOMON ROSENZWEIG P.E. P.C. Solomon Rosenzweig, Pres.

We’re a structural engineering firm with additional expertise in geotechnical engineering, providing service in the new construction, renovation, structural repair, facade repair, underpinning, shoring, investigation and expert witness areas of the private sector.

Tel. (718) 374-9557 Fax. (718) 228-5587 smrosenzweig@srpe.net 1465 East 16th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230

(919) 658-4638

Red Hill Distributors Inc. has been family owned and operated for over fifty years. We specialize in the restoration and modification of institutional furniture, such as auditorium seating, lockers, and bleachers.

In addition to providing expertise in matters of restoration, we also provide our customers with a full line of new products.

WE KNOW MASONRY. Seats Auditorium

MASONRY SERVICES INCORPORATED PROFESSIONAL MASONRY & STONE CONTRACTOR

Bleachers

SERVING NEW YORK CITY & LONG ISLAND

PHONE (917) 578-0019

201 SNEDIKER AVE • BROOKLYN, NY 11207-3320 PROUD TO WORK WITH MJM CONSTRUCTION

Lockers

www.redhillnc.com Fall 2011 55

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Decorative Concrete Specialists

Professional Electrical Contracting

R.F. EndERlEy Company, R.F. EndERlEy Company, InC.

Serving New York City

R.F. EndERlEy Company, InC.

IZZO IZZO ELECTRIC ELECTRIC Specialty Concrete Systems

is the premier decorative concrete installer and polishing company in New York. We pride ourselves as a leader in the industry by continuing to offer our clients functional cost effective finishes.

Whether you are faced with an old worn out slab that needs reviving or a brand new canvas to decorate, we have systems that can suit any project need.

Please contact us today for a consultation for your next decorative concrete project. We look forward to working with you!

ContraCting Painters 74 Abbett Avenue ❖ Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-5100 ❖ 973-538-2785 fax

Serving the Five Burroughs for over 30 years

ContraCting Painters 74 Abbett Avenue ❖ Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-5100 ❖ 973-538-2785 “Painting and Wallcovering In All Itsfax Phases”

C

P

INDUSTRIAL ontraCting ainters RESIDENTIAL OIL BURNERS 74 Abbett Avenue ❖ Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-5100 ❖ 973-538-2785 fax ADEQUATE WIRING 05651 SomersetHills.indd 1

We provide quality electrical contracting to the New York area with 30-years of experience installing wiring, service, risers, sprinkler alarm system, power, lines outlets, A/C , fire pump, boiler room connection, cable/tv , CATV, and other electrical work.

Call us today for more information.

9/10/10 2:26 PM

“Painting and Wallcovering In All Its Phases” 05651 SomersetHills.indd 1

9/10/10 2:26 PM

TEL 718-904-0164 FAX 718-518-1771 2522 East Tremont Avenue

“Painting Bronx, NY 10461 05651 SomersetHills.indd Congratulations to

and Wallcovering In All Its Pha

1

9/

MJM Construction

Call today!

518-424-2258 specialtyconcretesystems.com 56 Construction Leaders Today

We’re proud to be partners in success.

“Painting and Wallcovering In All Phases” Congratulations to Phelps Construction.

We’re proud to be partners in success.

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Punch Out Specialist Team Punch Out Specialist Team is a construction firm based in Washington, DC since 1997.

POST is able to address a wide variety of clientele and construction needs.

Congratulations to PHELPS CONSTRUCTION on being an industry leader.

We’re proud to be a partner in success.

Our Services Include: • General Construction • Carpentry (rough, frame, form, finish)

CONTEMPORARY

• Drywall hanging, finishing, and plastering • Metal stud and acoustical ceilings • Concrete and Masonry

PLUMBING AND HEATING

• HVAC • Plumbing (Master on Staff) • Electrical (Master on Staff) • Roofing (shingle, built-up roofins, hot) • Architectural drawing, design and site layouts • Provide temporary construction personnel • Spray Foam Insulation • Other specialties provided upon request

1818 New York Ave. N.E. Washington DC 20002

Tel#: 202-526-4250 Fax#: 202-526-4279

ATS Studios is a full-service finishes and restoration company, committed to providing exceptional service to our clients, the most innovative high-quality finishes, and exact attention to detail from the start of each project to its completion.

Services offered:

22 Allen Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 Master Plumber License Number 7707 Raymond Galizia

Office (973) 872-9672 Fax (973) 872-9662 Email: contemporaryph@aol.com

Quality Finishes from Start to Completion

Historical Restoration Ornamental Plaster Terrazzo Restoration Decorative Concrete Value Engineering High End Punch-Out

Repair & Maintenance Color Matching Custom Finishes Wood Graining Marbleizing Italian & Japanese Plasters

MET Painters, Inc. is proud to be a part of the Turner Team.

We congratulate them in their success.

Gilding Murals Sample Libraries 115 S. Main Street Mt. Airy, MD 21771

Phone: 301-908-5916 anna@atsstudios.com | www.atsstudios.com

1111 Good Hope Road SE Washington, DC 20020

Phone: 202.510.9019 www.metpainters.com

Fall 2011 57

NEXT GENERATION HEATING & PLUMBING Serving the Metropolitan New York City Area

SOPHISTICATED PLUMBING AND HEATING & SYSTEMS At Dunham Plumbing & Heating, we take pride in working with top construction firms like MJM Construction to service many of New York’s high class buildings. From commercial to residential projects, our well-trained team of professionals is ready to install or service your building’s HVAC and plumbing needs. Specializing in new HVAC and plumbing technology, we’ll make sure your building runs smoothly and efficiently regardless of the season. Give us a call today to see why companies like MJM construction trust Dunham Plumbing & Heating for all of their plumbing and heating needs.

Dunham Plumbing & Heating is proud to partner with MJM Construction.

We congratulate them on their achievements and wish them continued success!

DUNHAM DUNHAM PLUMBING & HEATING

601 West 26th Street, #219, New York, NY 10001-1130 Phone: 646-486-1380 Email: dunhamph@aol.com

CONTACT US TODAY FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND HEATING NEEDS!

MIDWEST 61 WOODSTONE BUILDERS, INC.

64 GOLDBERG, SULLIVAN MCCREREY ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS 68 HDC DEVELOPMENT

Photo courtesy of HDC Development.

MIDWEST | HOSPITALITY

Seven Clans Casino in Red Lake, Minn.

Drawing on the traditional tribal form of the “Longhouse,� or gathering space, DSGW Architects created an inviting central lobby space that provides access to the hotel check-in, gaming floor, restaurant and event center.

60 Construction Leaders Today

HOSPITALITY | MIDWEST

THE THINGS

WE BUILD Woodstone Builders, Inc.’s projects within the Native American communities across the United States have left them with a widespread reputation for integrity, honesty, and quality.

by Joel Cornell

“I

t’s one thing to serve one certain community or another as a general contractor,” Paul Hanson said, senior project manager at Woodstone Builders, Inc. “It’s another thing entirely to truly serve the people in that community.

We understand that difference, and we understand the full range of implications our buildings can, do and will have on a community. This understanding has really allowed us to stand out in our industry and the many Native American communities in which we work.”

Since Woodstone Builders, Inc.’s inception in 2003, the firm has been focusing largely on projects within the many Native American reservations and communities spread across the United States. Founded by industry veteran Greg Johnson, the firm’s first years consisted of a broad swath of building types, from commercial and residential projects to institutional work and gaming facilities.

In 2006, Johnson brought on a new partner, Doug Niesen, whose extensive experience in working with a wide variety of Native American communities opened up a large new market for Woodstone Builders, Inc. Since that time, the majority of the firm’s projects have been built on Native American reservations and in similar communities outside of reservations.

“To this day, we still handle quite a few projects in more traditional markets,” Hanson said. “We don’t want to be known as contractors who solely focus on Native American projects. However, the unique backgrounds and the range of experience we maintain among our staff make us ideally suited to address the specific and complex needs of these communities. We’re not just working for one owner or one CEO; we’re working with hundreds of individuals and we work tireless to not only preserve these communities but give them all that they need to flourish and grow.”

In the standard scope of the firm’s services, Woodstone Builders, Inc. prefers a more intimate approach to each project. Although the firm’s expertise reaches from predesign and preconstruction services far past the opening of their projects, the range of their involvement extends onto a higher plane.

Fall 2011 61

MIDWEST | HOSPITALITY TOP: The living room area of the Executive Suite at the Seven Clans Casino in Red Lake, Minn.

BOTTOM, LEFT: The swimming pool was shaped to reflect the actual outline of the Upper and Lower Red Lakes located just north of the casino hotel.

BOTTOM, RIGHT: The gaming floor features a displacement air system, where supply air is introduced from under a raised access floor, to provide fresh air to the casino patrons at the Seven Clans Casino.

All photos courtesy of Woodstone Builders, Inc.

62 Construction Leaders Today

HOSPITALITY | MIDWEST

Through the use of Alucobond composite panels and a sophisticated LED lighting system, the exterior entry area of the Seven Clans Casino shimmers like the night-time waters of nearby Red Lake.

For the Seven Clans Casino, a large gaming and hospitality project for the Red Lake Band of the Chippewa Tribe, Woodstone Builders, Inc. provided their usual range of comprehensive services. But first, the firm worked with their many trusted subcontractors in order to raise some funds. Upon reaching their set monetary goal, Woodstone Builders, Inc. went out and bought 100 bicycles that were given away to the children in the Chippewa community. For some, this gift would be the child’s first and only bicycle.

“Measures like this are only a very small element of the project,” Hanson said. “Nothing in our contracts or discussions said that we had to do this.

However, it makes us feel great knowing that we’re not just helping the community, we’re helping the individuals as well. For us, building solid foundations for our relationships is just as important as laying solid foundations for our buildings.

Open lines of communication and maintaining a proper reputation are incredibly important in Woodstone Builders, Inc.’s market. The firm’s bicycle donation was certainly a magnanimous act of charity towards the community, but it also demonstrates the firm’s understanding of the Native American cultures with which they work.

Having maintained such a stellar reputation with Native American communities over the years, Woodstone Builders, Inc. enjoys a unique amount of

trust built up by success after success. The Shakopee Tribe of Minneapolis, Minn. has worked extensively with Woodstone Builders, Inc., largely in a financial capacity.

“These past few years of economic downturns have certainly had their effect on us, but not so much in the Native American market,” Hanson said. “A lot of the funding for our projects comes from the Shakopee Tribe, via loans from one tribe to another.

It’s a unique financial system within which to work but it’s incredibly beneficial for clients to operate this way. Several of our projects have been allowed to move forward due to these financing arrangements, whereas the project would have been forced to delay or stop entirely otherwise.

“However, this advantage is largely due to the environment of honesty and trust that we’ve fostered for years with these communities. It’s vital for us to maintain our integrity and the quality of our work.

With the openness and frequency with which these tribes communicate, our failures on one project would easily spill over to every future project we may or may not procure.”

While constructing the 50,000 sq. ft. Seven Clans Casino in a relatively frigid region of the country, Woodstone Builders, Inc. faced a quite stringent schedule. The firm first laid the foundations for the casino in April 2009, when the ground was yet to

thaw out. Through rather aggressive scheduling measures, the firm managed to have the building enclosed and roofed before the month’s end. The keys to the building were turned over to the owner just six months later. The casino, along with an internal convention center and an attached 40 room hotel, opened for business in December 2009.

“This project had a rough start, as our original estimations for the project in the preconstruction phase were coming in over the owner’s budget,” Hanson said. “But, our prime directive was not to compromise the design that was being put forward by the architects on the project, DSGW Architects.

Fortunately, we enjoyed honest and open lines of communication with all parties involved. With some extensive value engineering efforts, we created a system that left the main lobby space, the casino space and the entry way as flashy as the architects and owners had desired.

“This project was one that we’d love to repeat 100 times. It was very successful for everyone involved.

The project was a perfect size for our approach. It wasn’t so big that the finer details and the essence of our contributions to the community were lessened; yet, it wasn’t so small that it would have a negligible effect on the community. We were able to be deeply involved in building this community while bringing every element of the project to successful fruition.” CLT Fall 2011 63

MIDWEST | SPECIALITY

SOLUTION-DRIVEN

DESIGN

With a remarkable amount of foresight, understanding and talent, Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey Architects & Planners, Inc. is increasingly defined as one of the leading forces in the unique subsector of correctional design work.

by Joel Cornell

B

efore diving head first into a unique niche of architecture, the design and project management of jails, prisons and correctional institutions, architect Lawrence Goldberg had been frequently quoted in the press as saying that such a niche was reserved for “perverts” only interested in keeping people locked away. As a medical planner for hospitals, clinics and institutions early in his career, Goldberg eventually came across his first encounter with his now beloved niche.

“I had previously spent a few weeks working in a small capacity with the design of the Boston City Jail,” Goldberg said. “I thought it was miserable, because, as I had always said, only perverts design prisons for a living. I had plenty of opportunities, but I never really dug into the project type until much later in my career to see the depth of the project type, the importance of the total attention to exact details and the foresight needed to anticipate any and all complications.”

In 1984, Goldberg was offered the position of lead architect for the emergency rehabilitation and expansion of the Central Missouri Correctional 64 Construction Leaders Today

Center; but, he turned it down, still disturbed by the idea, only to have a second chance a few months later. He accepted the commission this time with eventual success and was hooked: CMCC because the first of seven prison projects in Missouri and over 170 correctional projects nationwide. Three short years later, Goldberg found himself designing the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Center in his home state of Missouri. During this period, his distaste quickly turned to enthusiasm.

“I found something I really did not expect,” Goldberg said. “Jail design work is very similar to hospital design in that it’s like trying to put 25 pounds in a 10 pound bag. There’s a high level of multi-user demand which requires an even higher level of performance. You have to give the owners of the building exactly what they need at their fingertips at all times and or you have failed, bringing on possibly fatal consequences.”

Upon the completion of the Jefferson County project, Goldberg’s firm of Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey Architects & Planners, Inc., founded in 1981, began on a road into the niche it has now

dominated for several decades.

“A question we’re asked quite frequently is what separates us from other specialists in our niche,” Goldberg said. “A large part of what fascinates us about our niche is that the architecture itself is only a third of the battle. Another third is made up of the challenges in maintaining staffing and operations, and design with those things in mind at all times.

The best designed jail in the world is no better than the commitment of the sheriff and the county commissioners to keep the place running smoothly.”

After years spent designing jails, Goldberg has defined two types of architects: monument builders and problems solvers. The former are “outside in” designers who want to win awards, create something beautiful or simply promote aesthetics above function. Problem solvers are mainly looking to address many functional objectives successfully within one project before putting a nice bow on the outside.

“We are firmly in the latter category,” Goldberg said. “Not to say that we only do ugly projects while ‘monument builders’ only design aesthetically pleasing fluff pieces, but we’ve always been more engaged

SPECIALITY | MIDWEST

OPPOSITE PAGE: Vernon Co., Mo., Front view of Jail and Sheriff’s Office, showing public entrance with the bronze Sheriff’s Department seal and stone-accent entry wall. The cell windows to the left of the entrance open to a Mechanical Chase running behind cells, so prisoners are not exposed to the public.

ABOVE: Vernon Co., Mo. Cell Pod; note pre-fabricated metal cell fronts; all general population cells are galvanized steel cells equipped with showers and coated with polyurea; cells are provided with 10-year warranties on GSM Jails.

Photos courtesy of Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey Architects & Planners, Inc.

Fall 2011 65

MIDWEST | SPECIALITY

ABOVE: Buffalo Co. Neb. Front view of the county government center that is phase one of a multi-phased master plan that includes both new construction and renovation.

NEAR LEFT: A bronze statue of a Buffalo that is placed in the entry of the county government center, designed for the public entry, by the architect and local sculptor.

FAR LEFT: Lower level EOC command post, partially funded through state grants.

Photos courtesy of Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey Architects & Planners, Inc.

by problems and their solutions. Fortunately, that approach gains so much more in a niche like correctional facilities and jails than it does in upscale spec office or custom residential work.”

To date, Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey Architects & Planners, Inc. has completed more than 170 different projects across 26 states. While they occasionally design medical facilities, dental offices and custom homes, more than 85 percent of the firm’s volume is in the criminal justice field or in related government projects. And in that field, the firm is widely considered one the foremost architects practicing today.

“Jails are very high dollar projects,” Goldberg said. “You’re not working with developers who are looking to cut corners either; you’re working with governments and institutions who need a good budget, but never at the cost of function or safety or long term maintenance concerns. Not to be critical of other building types or arrogant about our own design focus, but jails are highly specific building types that most jurisdictions will only see one of, maybe two at the most. You really have to get it right.

“With a jail, prison or correctional facility, any 66 Construction Leaders Today

flaws in design can mean an escape attempt, a riot, a break out or any number of events that can result in violence, injury, and danger to civilians living in surrounding neighborhoods or towns, and even fatalities. We always keep the law enforcement staff and the county commissioners in mind during the design phase, but our main concern is the inmate population.”

Though niche firms are perhaps not as agile as generalist firms can be in harsh economic times, the truth is that there will always be a need for state of the art facilities for holding those accused of crimes or convicted criminals. Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey Architects & Planners, Inc.’s hard earned expertise in their specialty not only gives their clients the quality, knowledge and foresight required for their projects, but also a lower budget overall. Goldberg and his team will never need to take time or money in order to learn the small details and nuances involved with this highly specific project type.

“Financing is a whole other beast in this niche.

LEED recognition doesn’t mean as much for the majority of our clients,” Goldberg said. “As part of the government, they don’t get tax breaks if they meet a certain standard or use photovoltaic solar

energy systems or geothermal ground loops. Our expertise lies in referendums, funding, taxes, and the entire financial process and its unique nuances for counties, municipalities and government boards.”

A great example of how the firm serves as a financial asset is the work they did in Cherokee County Jail in southeastern Kansas. The jail itself was a 110 bed facility that was completed for $6.2 million. Through the proficiency of Goldberg and his firm, the jail was able to net nearly $40,000 to $70,000 in revenue every month by housing outside prisoners. Additionally, the firm took the jail’s debt and, through additional annual principal payment on tax free bonds, essentially reduced a 20 year financing into 10 to 12 years.

“There’s been lots of frustration lately between those who pay taxes and those who spend taxes,” Goldberg said. “We recognize that fact that while the government boards are paying for the design, law enforcement is using it, and inmates are occupying it, it’s the public that is the reason we do what we do to the best of our abilities. In the end, it is the public that is truly funding us, and it is because of them that we seek to provide the safest and most efficient jails we can.” CLT

SPECIALITY | MIDWEST

STEEL CEILINGS, INC. steelceilings.com

Steel Ceilings, Inc. of Ohio, a manufacturer in interior metal ceilings and walls is a leader in the supply of security ceilings throughout the region, and is the largest supplier of radiant hydronic ceilings in the country. Typically, buildings reduce energy costs by 25 percent using the radiant system. This is the energy saver of the future. See ad on pg 70.

LEFT: Cherokee Co., Kan. Cropped front view of jail and sheriff’s office showing how well the masonry and the green standing-seem, barrel-vault roof coordinate to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

BELOW: Front view of jail and sheriff’s office showing all masonry construction with vehicular sallyport to the right.

Photos courtesy of Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey Architects & Planners, Inc.

Fall 2011 67

MIDWEST | ASSISTED LIVING

Building Better Lives HDC Development Company’s recently completed Glencoe Assisted Living Center demonstrates their commitment to quality construction and improving the lives of the residents.

by Joel Cornell

68 Construction Leaders Today

R

ight out of high school, with a true love for building and working in the great outdoors, Jim Lemke began his career in the construction industry as a carpenter. Nearly half a century later, Lemke is still learning and building at full speed, with no signs of slowing down.

“Construction is one of those things where you just can’t beat the amount of satisfaction you feel after you look at what you’ve built over the course of the day,” Lemke said. “I’m 59 years old and I’m not getting any younger, but I can’t help but to keep feeding myself a constant stream of daily challenges, even though I’m not necessarily putting the hammer to the nail anymore.”

As senior vice president of HDC Development Company, LLC, a construction management and general contracting firm located in central Minnesota, Lemke works closely with the owners of the projects in all facets of project development, architecture, design, estimating and overall project management. Over 6,000 housing units and

numerous commercial projects have been successfully developed under the direction of HDC, said Lemke. “It’s this experience that allows us to provide our clients with the expertise to complete a successful project.”

The firm was founded 30 years ago by a high school science teacher, Hollis Helgeson who had a family background in the nursing home and elderly care business. “He saw a need in the elderly community locally and across the state for more and different types of services,” Lemke said. “His vision led to the creation of the development company with the main focus being to assist other communities to meet the needs of the elderly community by building assisted living, congregate, memory care and independent senior apartments.” Today, HDC Development Companies is registered in 11 states across the country, from Wyoming and the Dakotas to Colorado, Mississippi, Iowa and Wisconsin, with an annual revenue standing at $50 million.

At a recently completed project located in

ASSISTED LIVING | MIDWEST

Glencoe, Minn., called the Grand Meadows, HDC Development Companies has demonstrated their capacity for care and attention to detail. The assisted living center features the standard spectrum of amenities for the elderly across 54 units specifically suited for the designated age group. Additionally, the center features 11 units that are uniquely designed as memory care units, with the care of Alzheimer’s patients and others in mind.

“We did a number of step-up units, meaning

their care is the absolute top priority.”

Over the years, HDC Development Companies has amalgamated a group of subcontractors and architects that bring an astounding amount of insight and attention to detail to bear on each project. Most recently, HDC completed a 132-unit living facility, all over a schedule of just six months.

“Some of our best contractors certainly feel the pressure we can bring to a project,” Lemke said. "It's true, we do put the pressure on them,

ABOVE: Grand Meadows. Glencoe, Minn. Rendering of the front entrance.

The opening facade of the elegant, stately Grand Meadows presents residents with a welcoming and timeless place to call home.

Photos courtesy of HDC Development.

“We keep our user base in mind when we design, build and manage these facilities, in order to make sure that their care is the absolute top priority.” the project was a bit more elaborate than most,” Lemke said. “These were done a bit differently than our standards units, featuring granite countertops, solid wood doors, the whole nine yards. Additionally, the important thing that we understand in projects such as these is that what may seem complex, interesting and bright to us could wind up confusing, stressful or overbearing for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. We keep our user base in mind when we design, build and manage these facilities, in order to make sure that

but we’re experienced enough to know the limits.

With that pressure on them and on us, as we assume the maximum amount of liability, we come out with the most astounding projects that beat some budgets and schedules that seemed impossible at first. Our partnerships with the owner, architect and contractors make or break our projects. Every time, we all try to leave with smiles on our faces, knowing that we got through it and gave the elderly community a new chance at a more vibrant and healthy life.” CLT Fall 2011 69

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

America’s most established installers of detention equipment.

It is a pleasure working with Goldberg Sullivan McCrerey.

Steel Ceilings Inc. A Proud USA Manufacturer

Proudly serving law enforcement and corrections professionals for more than 150 years.

• Metal

Ceilings and Walls • Security Ceilings • Radiant Hydronic Ceilings

(with its Environmentally smart Energy saving technology)

County commissioners and law enforcement professionals rely on Pauly Jail Building Company to help budget, specify

www.steelceilings.com

and install the leading products and technologies available.

Phone: 1-800-848-0496

Working with local officials, architects and contractors, Pauly Jail professionals will make sure your next facility construction or upgrade gets done on time, on budget and on your terms.

Call Pauly Jail Building Company today to learn more.

Congratulations to HDC Development Companies LLC. We are proud to work with HDC on the Glencoe Assisted Living Center, and we look forward to continuing a successful partnership providing quality electrical contracting for years to come.

Factory-trained Pauly Jail employees have proven experience installing: • Security doors and windows • Modular cells • Detention furniture

• Security hardware

• Security glass and glazing

• Security controls

Indiana

Missouri

Florida

PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

(317) 580-0833

(314) 776-1180

(727) 742-3360

DESIGN BUILD R E S I D E N T I A L • M U LT I - F A M I LY COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

www.PaulyJail.com 70 Construction Leaders Today

Serving the upper midwest Call us today for more info:

320-256-3846

Melrose Electric PO Box 234 Melrose, MN 56352

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

ERECTORS OF STRUCTURAL STEEL, MISCELLANEOUS METALS & ORNAMENTAL IRON AND ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST CONCRETE, PLANT MAINTENANCE

Our commitment to customer satisfaction, with a goal of long-term business relationships, has made us a strong and viable company.

Integrated Construction

Solutions

Complete Design/Build We build value for our clients

Plumbing+Heating Contractors

We look forward to serving you.

Structural steel erection Steel joist and metal floor & roof deck erection

by providing innovative solutions

Electrical Contractors

and superior project planning. We perform all the work we bid, and as a result, consistently deliver quality,

Fire Sprinkler Contractors

meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations.

Miscellaneous metal and ornamental iron erection Architectural precast concrete and prefabricated stone panel erection Structural precast concrete erection Plant maintenance of structural and miscellaneous metals systems

OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO WOODSTONE BUILDERS www.berdelectric.com

www.j-berd.com

ww.sfsprinkler.com

3308 Southway Drive • St. Cloud, MN 56301 Tel. 320.656.0847 • Fax 320.656.0312

AMERECT INC.

WWW.AMERECTINC.COM

1110 SEVENTH AVENUE NEWPORT, MN 55055

Tel. 651-459-9909 Fax 651-459-5258

Providing quality service for over 50 years.

From a small remodeling project to new construction, Shannon’s, Inc. is available to meet any need.

HANRAHAN

ASPHALT PAVING CO., INC. 4301 E. 140TH ST. • GRANDVIEW, MISSOURI 64030

HANRAHAN ASPHALT PAVING Commercial Construction • Design/Build • Residential/Light Commercial Mechanical Piping/Plumbing/HVAC www.shannonsinc.us Tel. 218-283-9372 | Fax 218-283-4659 1919 Main Avenue • International Falls, MN 56649

TEL (816) 763-9200 FAX (816) 763-1515 Fall 2011 71

SOUTH 74 B.L. HARBERT INTERNATIONAL 78 EPOCH PROPERTIES 88 AU ASSOCIATES

Photo courtesy of Epoch Properties.

SOUTH | EDUCATION

74 Construction Leaders Today

EDUCATION | SOUTH

FROM THE GROUND UP

The Alabama School of Fine Arts gave the Birmingham-based B.L. Harbert International a site that was constricted, bustling and highly complex. The firm gave back to the school a new Performing Arts Center that was efficiently constructed, beautifully crafted and handily managed.

by Joel Cornell

T

he Alabama School of Fine Arts is a partially residential public school authorized and funded by the Alabama Legislature to provide tuition-free instruction for students grades 7-12 who are passionate about learning.

The school provides focused specialty instruction in creative writing, dance, mathematics and science, music, theatre and visual arts, plus core academic courses necessary to earn an Alabama high school diploma.

When the school first formulated their plans to construct a new, state-of-theart performing arts center, they immediately ran into challenges due to the lack of space on the school’s campus, which is based in downtown Birmingham, Ala. Tightly sectioned off in the bustling urban landscape of the Fountain Heights neighborhood of the historic city, the school needed a construction firm that had the scope, talent and expertise to bring the program to fruition. After a short interview and bidding process, the prestigious B.L. Harbert International construction firm, was chosen to spearhead the project.

For those who’ve worked in the construction industry in the American South, chances are they have at one point also worked with a graduate of Auburn University’s Building Science program. One such graduate, B.L. Harbert International project manager Anderson Yates, served as the firm’s lead for the Performing Arts Center along with Superintendent Fred Schafer.

ABOVE: Alabama School of Fine Arts . Birmingham, Ala. From preconstruction to the initial phase of stage house concrete wall erection, including the framework of the orchestra pit. Notice the footprint's proximity to the road and existing building.

LEFT: A rendering of the completed project.

Photos courtesy of Anderson Yates, c/o B.L. Harbert International

Fall 2011 75

SOUTH | EDUCATION

“At the end of the day, after all the budgeting and contracts, our goal is to make sure our client is happy,” Yates said. “We’re honestly quite good at that. We endeavor above all else to identify the client’s needs and make those needs our personal and corporate big picture goals.

“Due to the current economic climate, jobs like the Performing Arts Center don’t come along as often as they used to. Clients of all shapes and sizes are taking a more critical look at what they can do and what they want to do. Additionally, when clients actually do begin to take the initial steps towards bringing a project to fruition, we end up facing much more and much stiffer competition. Half a decade ago, we’d see two or three competitors bid alongside us for a project; it's three or four times that in today’s market.”

The Alabama School of Fine Arts strongly emphasizes both performance and learning. With this new Performing Arts Center in mind, the school envisioned a strong yet open space that would accommodate the presentation of a wide range of artistic endeavors, while also serving the students in fostering an educational environment. From middle school through to high school, The Alabama School of Fine Arts houses and educates students from across the state for vocals, singing, acting, instruments, dance, even mathematics and the sciences. As an ongoing project throughout the school year, B.L. Harbert International faced challenges in working not just on an extremely compact site, but a site that would be in use by thousands of young children.

“We really had to build this project from the ground up,” Yates said. “We had no room for our materials, equipment or on-site offices, as the majority of the project is constructed in a sunken bowl of sorts. We decided to break up the project into four main components: the stage/orchestra pit, the backstage spaces, the seating hall and the lobby/dressing room area. As the most central component of the project, the stage was to be erected first.

“However, as we had severe spatial limitations, we had to begin the foundation at a much lower point because of the depth required for the orchestra pit. At thirteen feet below ground level, we had to build everything else up from there. Once this was accomplished, we began the process of pouring a 70 ft. tall cast in place for the concrete frame of the stage tower. This had to be started and finished before any other component of the building because all other structural elements tie to the stage house; also, all of the space we would have utilized for building upon was already occupied by equipment, material lay-down and staging “Instead of building one Performing Arts Center, the project felt more like we were building four separate structures that would eventually be tied in together,” Yates said. “Once we got our stage tower out of the ground, we finished the stage and have begun tying in the steel structure that will evenABOVE: Alabama School of Fine Arts . Birmingham, Ala. Construction of the stagehouse wall and erection of the performance hall seating area.

RIGHT: A rendering of the completed project, view from the parking lot.

Photos courtesy of Anderson Yates and Mason Phillips, c/o B.L. Harbert International

76 Construction Leaders Today

tually bring all of the components together to form one cohesive structure.”

Still, B.L. Harbert International transformed this staggered and tiered construction process into a highly efficient one. Though excavation activities extended well over a month before any foundation work began, this laid out the groundwork that would allow them to build up and out from there. Backing up right against a major Birmingham highway on one side and existing school facilities on the other, a unique shoring system was built immediately along the building footprint on several sides.

Today, with the deepest set and most needed components completed, the firm has reworked their site layout, allowing them to begin work on the outlying structural components. While some parts of the building are ready for roofing, with others still in the initial stages, this complicated project would pose a major problem, a threat even, to most construction companies.

B.L. Harbert International, on the other hand, has created an immensely efficient process that has, above all else, kept their client happy both in terms of budget and scheduling and also in terms of the aesthetics and creativity that the school works to instill in its students.

Although a large majority of the firm’s projects are located in their home state of Alabama, B.L. Harbert International is truly a global company. With offices in Dubai, the firm has been working in vast range of sectors from Senegal and South Carolina to Georgia and Gabon. The firm is currently leading a new $400 million embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan and a $215 million embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. The firm’s broad portfolio reflects the firm’s geographic scope, with many successful projects including office buildings, hotels, condominiums, institutional, healthcare facilities, commercial and industrial buildings, water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines and other infrastructure projects. CLT

EDUCATION | SOUTH

BAR BENDER STEEL, INC.

334-277-7822 For years, Bar Bender Steel, Inc. has helped firms across the southern U.S. like B.L. Harbert International bring project after project to a successful end. Based in the heart of Montgomery, Ala., Bar Bender Steel, Inc. provides a vast array of services for clients on any project, in any industry.

From lumber and safety products to masonry, concrete, reinforcing steel, welded wire fabric and portable rebar cutting and bending equipment, Bar Bender Steel, Inc. has maintained the scope, insight and esteem of proud industry veterans. Alongside B.L. Harbert International, Bar Bender Steel provided the majority of steel required for the Alabama School of Fine Arts. Their timeliness, flexibility and expertise in all things steel proved invaluable over the course of the project. See ad on pg 92.

Fall 2011 77

SOUTH | MULTI-FAMILY

BEFORE THE BEGINNING, BEYOND THE END

They know their clients; they know their markets; they know their businesses, brick by brick.Epoch Properties has served across the country as a one-of-a-kind builder and property manager, bringing to life some of the finest multi-family properties around.

by Joel Cornell

78 Construction Leaders Today

MULTI-FAMILY | SOUTH

Fall 2011 79

SOUTH | MULTI-FAMILY

80 Construction Leaders Today

MULTI-FAMILY | SOUTH

O

ver the years, Epoch Properties has managed to build one full unit every year while facing the recession and more. To some, this might not sound like that much of an accomplishment. However, the veteran firm maintains a construction department that consists of vice president Bob Novell, two field managers and one assistant. To boot, one of the firm’s most recent projects was delivered on a massive scale.

Featuring a garden style, mixed-use class A property with 494 multi-family residential units combined with 47,000 sq. ft. of retail space, the project was a smashing success. Good luck to those seeking a similar firm that can accomplish so much in under 24 months; truly, Epoch Properties is one-of-a-kind.

Founded in 1970, Epoch Properties began as a small business and has continued to stay true to those humble beginnings. The firm has always put their benchmark of quality first, throughout the development of over 32,000 multi-family living units in over 55 cities, from Florida and Texas to Virginia and California. As one of the country’s most respected and diversified private real estate companies, Epoch Properties has kept their commitment to creating the finest homes and communities, each of which begins with a foundation of trust.

Valued in excess of over $2.5 billion, the firm’s communities have received national attention for excellence in architectural innovation and creative design, as well as planning and foresight that ensures each property’s

value for years to come.

“We’ve always tended towards apartments with a heavy focus on class A projects,” Novell said. “We’re have the role of both owner and builder, not just general contractor. We remain involved from conception on through construction documentation and beyond the final stages of the project. We stay heavily involved with our properties via our management company. This allows us to keep precise, updated knowledge of industry trends and what our clients are thinking. We can and do handle any construction issues that arise after the completion of a project, from before the beginning to way beyond the end.”

Orlando, Fla. , dubbed the "sunshine capital of the world," draws a unique level of aesthetic attention to its bright vistas and warm climate. At the world famous Universal Studios Orlando, Epoch Properties brought to life the brand new Landmark Apartments. Positioned on the northern property and Universal Studios Orlando, this particular project was aimed specifically at a young target audience.

The many bright colors all across the property, from the entryways to the landscaping, are as vibrant as the natural flora and fauna of Florida. Landmark Apartments cater to a younger generation, and aim for a resort-like aesthetic.

“We want each of our properties to be the place to be in each certain area,” Novell said. “Context, tastefulness and the intended residents are always at the forefront, but

OPENING SPREAD: Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios. Orlando, Fla. Pool and spa area.

In the bright Florida sun, Epoch Properties took the approach of color, color and more color.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios. Orlando, Fla. Leasing office.

Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios. Orlando, Fla. Pool and spa area. No more boring, bland and brown here. There’s only room for brightness, brilliance and boldness.

Coventry Park Apartments. Jacksonville, Fla. Pool and spa area, with a view of the club house.

ABOVE: Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios.

Orlando, Fla. Building exteriors and walkways.

Photos courtesy of Epoch Properties.

Fall 2011 81

SOUTH | MULTI-FAMILY

ABOVE: Coventry Park Apartments. Jacksonville, Fla. Pool and spa area.

LEFT: Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios. Orlando, Fla. Pool and spa area. In the "sunshine capital of the world," there’s no such thing as too bright.

OPPOSITE: Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios. Orlando, Fla. View of the leasing office, with a central landscaping feature on the right.

Photos courtesy of Epoch Properties

SLOCUM PLATTS ARCHITECTS, PA slocumplatts.com

Slocum Platts,in its 18th year of business, is consistently ranked as one of the top 25 architecture firms in Central Florida by the Orlando Business Journal.

The award-winning firm has completed over 150 multifamily projects throughout the southeastern U.S.including high-rise condominium and hotels, assisted living, senior housing and student accommodations.

82 Construction Leaders Today

SLOCUM PLATTS ARCHITECTS, PA

slocumplatts.com Slocum Platts Architects, PA are in their 18th year of business and have consistently ranked in the top 25 of Central Florida’s Largest Architectural Firms by the Orlando Business Journal. They pride themselves in creative design solutions that respect architectural history and emphasize themed stylistic expressions that reflect current trends in architectural design.

Slocum Platts has extensive experience in site planning and design of residential, multi-family, hospitality and commercial projects.

The firm has completed over 150 multi-family projects totalling over 10,000 units, throughout the Southeast: high-rise condos and hotels, assisted living facilities and student housing. They are currently registered and licensed in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Since their inception, Slocum Platts Architects, PA has collected a total of 23 Aurora Awards for custom homes and multi-family projects, Custom Home MAME awards and 18 other design awards. See ad on pg 92.

MULTI-FAMILY | SOUTH

Fall 2011 83

SOUTH | MULTI-FAMILY

84 Construction Leaders Today

MULTI-FAMILY | SOUTH

we like for each property to feel like its own permanent vacation home. With the exteriors of many of our buildings, our clients enjoy a brilliant use of stone, colors and siding that make the properties attractive to everyone. We can’t really go way out there into the avant-garde, but we know full well that it’s much more offensive to live in something bland, boring and brown than a property that goes for tasteful designs, beautiful colors and high aesthetics.”

Further, with their twenty and thirty-something crowd in mind at Landmark Apartments, the complex features a zero edge pool with a nearby spa, a large fountain, a fireplace in the public gathering spaces with room for visiting and several grilling stations throughout the property.

Landmark Apartments also feature a clubhouse integrated into the first and second floor of the main building. By utilizing parts of the second floor for the clubhouse, Epoch Properties was able to give the clubhouse a spacious 18’ and 24’ ceiling.

Just a few hours north, in Jacksonville, Fla., Epoch Properties worked alongside Forum Architecture to breathe new life into a site much broader than Landmark Apartments. At Coventry Park Apartments, Epoch Properties managed and built a three-story walk up property with a total of 360 units. Featuring units that offer one, two and three bedrooms, Coventry Park Apartments are as spacious inside as the property itself is.

Due to highly restrictive water codes, Epoch Properties was required to use special irrigation systems that involved

a series of misters instead of traditional sprinkler systems.

In addition to the extensive landscaping efforts on the part of the firm, which included everything from palm trees to oaks and magnolias, Epoch Properties implemented a vast array of landscaping techniques idealized for regions prone to droughts. In meeting these municipal codes, Epoch Properties gave the property a very beachy feel.

Due to the recent economic downturns, Epoch Properties has come to specialize in multi-family residential properties that need to appeal to a highly diverse crowd.

As such, the firm gave Coventry Park Apartments several fenced in dog runs. More than just chain link, these 2x10 and 6x6 runs match the fences surrounding the rest of the property, making them especially appealing to pet owners. The main entrance faced the challenge of crossing an existing pond. Epoch Properties used this as an asset to their benefit. The firm built a gorgeous bridge that allows vehicles and pedestrians to cross the pond, giving the property a pleasant addition to be enjoyed by residents and passersby.

“Being such a small company, we’ve been uniquely able to keep going,” Novell said. “Meanwhile, we’ve watched our competitors drop out of the industry. Our ability to stay agile with a family atmosphere of trust and honesty has been vital to our success. We know our clients, we know how diverse they are, and above all we can communicate with them, allowing us to stay in touch with both our clients and our markets.” CLT

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios. Orlando, Fla. The exterior of the apartment buildings are just as bright and bold as the property itself.

Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios. Orlando, Fla. Outdoor fireplace and gathering area.

Landmark Apartments at Universal Studios. Orlando, Fla. Spa area.

BOTTOM: Coventry Park Apartments. Jacksonville, Fla. Fortunately for the residents of Coventry Park, the views of the land are as gorgeous as the apartments themselves.

Photos courtesy of Epoch Properties

Fall 2011 85

SOUTH | PRODUCTS/SERVICES

LIVING LARGE

FORUM ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.

by Paige L. Hill

W

hen Forum Architecture & Interior Design, Inc. teamed up with Epoch Properties on two luxury apartment complexes in the American South, they knew that no detail of their awardwinning team’s design would go unnoticed by the nationally recognized multi-family builder. Both the Coventry Park Apartments in Jacksonville, Fla. and The Jameson at Briar Creek in Raleigh, N.C. speak of their successes in the industry; but more importantly, their successful working relationship.

“It’s been a great working relationship and I think we see eye-to-eye in what we want to accomplish,” Jeffrey Chue said, who served as project manager on the Coventry Park Apartments job.

“Epoch is an established company that knows the market and is going after a specific finished product. We are in that line of thinking, as well.”

86 Construction Leaders Today

When designing the recently finished Coventry Park Apartments Epoch asked Forum to create luxury, oasis-like homes for young professionals and newlyweds that wanted to distinguish themselves from the surrounding complexes; and, they more than accomplished that task. The three-story, craftsman-style complex is tucked away in a lush garden, concealing a host of amenities for the residents: a clubhouse, theater room, billiards and game room, cyber café and personal garages built into each unit.

“These apartments are distinctive in this neighborhood where there are many older buildings done in stucco. Coventry Park has a stone veneer and high quality siding,” Chue said. Epoch was so pleased with Forum’s interpretation, they asked them back to design the sister project,

The Jamison at Briar Creek, which will open to residents in the summer of 2012.

“These apartments have more of a lodge feeling, which really fits in with the environment surrounding the property,” Chue said. Forum also needed to design an apartment complex that would fit into the sloped property that the lot afforded, thus the apartments would be be four-storied on one side and three on the other.

“Our main goal is listening to our client and designing something that is buildable, which is why I think we work so well with Epoch,” Andrew Roark said, another project manager at Forum. “Overall, it comes down to approaching each project methodically and gaining our clients' trust that we simply do what we say we will do. We are in a service-based profession, and we aim to please.” CLT

PRODUCTS/SERVICES | SOUTH

D

DESIGNING LIFESTYLES

FLORIDA-BASED INTERIOR DESIGNER DONNA BROOKS SAYS THAT CONSTANTLY EDUCATING HERSELF HAS KEPT HER ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF DESIGN

by Paige L. Hill

onna Brooks, owner and designer at Brooks Interior Design, Inc. says she has a “dream job.” That is, specifically when it comes to her 16-year working relationship with Epoch Properties – designing and decorating the interiors of their properties’ model units and club houses.

“I love what I get to do when I’m working on a project for them,” Brooks said. “I really enjoy being a part of their team because they give me full creative ability --- it’s every designer’s dream. No two projects are alike and each one is built around the lifestyle of a potential resident.”

For the recently completed Coventry Park Apartments in Jacksonville, Fl. Brooks got to design around the lifestyle of “Generation Y,” i.e. tech-savvy young professionals and families.

“I’m constantly learning and educating myself on how design is changing, especially designing around the lifestyle of this generation – now it is all about the cyber community and Wi-Fi,” Brooks said. “Everyone is able to do their work on laptops and iPads, so I no longer have to design with space for enormous computer monitors. It’s a much sleeker look.”

The property boasts tremendous amenities with a pool, spa, game room, exercise facility, outdoor fireplace and a WiFi ready “connections room” with televisions and accompanying bar. Brooks said she focused on bringing a sense of nature to the design in terms of warm colors, wood elements and potted plants.

“This is for modern living, but it needs that ‘human’ element that is comfortable and welcoming,” Brooks said. The dynamic designer was also hired for Epoch’s next project, Landmark Apartments – units designed specifically for the employees at Universal Studios in Orlando.

“This project is much more about urban sophistication and fitting in with this ready-made lifestyle in the Universal Studios area,” Brooks said. “It has an Asian aesthetic to it with clean lines and vibrant colors. The biggest compliment I receive on these projects is when residents contact me because they want to know where I got the furnishings so they can copy the design.” CLT Fall 2011 87

SOUTH | ADAPTIVE REUSE

88 Construction Leaders Today

ADAPTIVE REUSE | SOUTH

REINCARNATIONS Holly Wiedemann of AU Associates has long developed a unique adaptive reuse style when it comes to construction – be it transforming a historic school into a multi-family living complex or a state-of-the-art health care facility.

by Joel Cornell

ABOVE: Parkside Apartments. Cross Keys, W.Va. Rendering of the rear facade and bridge.

Rendering courtesy of AU Associates.

Fall 2011 89

SOUTH | ADAPTIVE REUSE

W

hen she was first developing her focus on landscape architecture, urban planning and adaptive reuse, construction industry veteran Holly Wiedemann came to the conclusion that one is always more.

“Through my early years, when I worked for Urban Design Group in Tulsa, Okla., I found that I developed a comprehensive understanding of the totality of each project,” Wiedemann said. “Development and financing were extraordinarily important. I wanted to learn more about these aspects of the industry, so I took some time to acquire an MBA from Duke University.”

Soon after leaving Duke, Wiedemann spent several years in Boston, where she worked on several affordable housing projects, including one in particular that was an adaptive reuse project of a historic downtown building. Upon completing her projects in the city, Wiedemann returned to her home state of Kentucky where she founded AU Associates in 1990. Initially, the firm focused largely on growing development capacity, but Wiedemann still had ground to cover in order to accomplish her goal of one singular entity that would encompass the entire scope of the construction and development industry.

As the firm’s early projects began to develop, word of their unique endeavors and style spilled over state borders. Soon enough, AU Associates had clients pounding down their door looking for the same kind of visionary treatment that had brought their early projects such success. Finally, when the numbers were beginning to come together, Wiedemann expanded AU Associates dramatically when she founded AU Construction. This new branch of the company would help to further Wiedemann’s dream of all aspects of the industry under one roof.

“Despite what appeared to be a contrarian move, in the middle of the housing market collapse, we took a different approach,” Wiedemann said. “We started the construction branch of our firm in order to vertically integrate our development arm and give ourselves the ability to build what we developed. It has been one of the best things we’ve ever done from a business perspective because, as a relatively large developer, I have to sign my own personal guarantees on projects anyway. I’d just as well be able to directly control the construction elements of the projects.”

AU Construction is currently building over $18 million in projects, many of which require extensive adaptive reuse capability. As demonstrated through their early work, AU Associates has become the go-to firm in the area for such projects.

“Communities and organizations from all over come to us when they need something to happen in their community,” Wiedemann said. “Clients come to us 90 Construction Leaders Today

with vacant, abandoned or otherwise derelict buildings, and we’ll then transform that site into a vital element that will reinvigorate the community. Our work certainly helps our clients accomplish their goals, but the way we do business leaves the emphasis on community over individual.”

In the rural town of Clendenin, W. Va., where 20 percent of the population lives under the poverty line, AU Associates helped to inspire the community. An old, run-down school building built in the coal mining town in 1914 now serves as a multi-use community center that gives its denizens a chance to improve their quality of life.

First and foremost, the center features 18 units designated specifically for seniors living on restricted incomes. Additionally, the center includes a state-ofthe-art health care facility. This health care clinic provides the traditional range of medical services, and it further includes a dentist’s office alongside an easy access pharmacy. Under the same roof, AU Associates was also able to integrate a 911 central emergency call and service center, spaces designed for an early childhood development center with an attached gymnasium and a community recreational space within the gym.

“To be candid, one of the most creative parts of this project was the funding effort we undertook,” Wiedemann said. “The project budget stood around $5.5 million, but even in the midst of this economic meltdown, we were able to tap into Neighborhood Stabilization Program stimulus funding and other stimulus programs which were part of the recent economic recovery act. Additionally, we secured funds for the medical center from the USDA and incorporated federal historic tax credits into the project. In the end, we wound up having to combine funding from seven different sources, including state, federal, stimulus and historic tax credit funds.”

Closer to home in Covington, Ky., the mayor and the school board of the town came to AU Associates after the decommissioning of a historic school, built originally in 1939. With a project budget of just under $5 million, Wiedemann and her staff were tasked with breathing new life into the project, transforming it into a multifamily living complex. Featuring 14 one-bedroom units, eight twobedroom units and four three-bedroom units, the project would be a remarkable development for the town.

“Given that this project involved both historic and adaptive reuse elements, we faced a very particular set of challenges,” Wiedemann said. “The school featured

ADAPTIVE REUSE | SOUTH

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Artek. Lexington, W. Va. View of courtyard. Featuring 38 unique, luxury lofts in six distinct floor plans.

St. Francis Apartments. Louisville, Ky. Courtyard and entryway. The majestic St. Francis building, located in one of downtown Louisville’s most exciting neighborhoods, was initially constructed to serve as the YMCA in 1913.

Thomas Edison School Apartments. Covington, Ky. Being transformed into 26 units of quality, affordable rental housing for families. Funding was awarded in June 2010. Construction began in February 2011.

Parkside Apartments. Cross Keys, W.Va. Although marketed to low-income families, AU Associates avoided skimping on luxury features.

Photos courtesy of AU Associates.

a gorgeous linoleum floor design, originally laid in 1939. It was a focal point of the library and depicted nursery tales. We absolutely had to preserve it, so we spoke with a linoleum specialist who wanted to use heat guns and relocate the mosaic to another location. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to move the piece without damaging it further and risking losing it all together, even after going through multiple linoleum contractors. In the end, we eventually wound up doing a redesign of the apartment unit itself, in order to leave the design in place while keeping it intact.”

Outside of their historic and adaptive reuse projects, AU Associates also maintains a strong presence in new construction projects. In Holly’s hometown and AU’s headquarters in Lexington, Ky., clients came to AU Associates in order to build a new multi-family residential structure. However, due to the specific zoning, codes and regulations, which dictated that the first floor was to be exclusively commercial, a different approach was required.

“With such restrictions, we still wanted to provide the residents with useful and necessary additions to the community,” Wiedemann said. “Ideally, we are leasing the commercial portions of the first floor to Sunflower Kids, a dual language day care center that will serve the families living in the building.

“With historic buildings, it’s always a challenge to implement a full range of energy efficient and generally sustainable measures.

However, we believe however, that recycling historic buildings is the ultimate green practice. With this brand new project, we were thrilled at just how many newly developed sustainable elements we were able to implement. We used all Energy Star products, carpeting that meets the testing requirements from the Carbon Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus, programmable thermostats, low flow rate faucets, and importantly, a green elevator, which uses significantly less energy than a standard version,” Wiedemann concluded.

Since the firm’s inception, AU Associates has designed, developed and built properties of all sizes, shapes and uses. Wiedemann refers to her firm as a sort of niche business. It’s hard to imagine this however, due to the sheer amount of services covered under the singular umbrella of AU Associates. CLT

Fall 2011 91

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Cincinnati • Northern KY • Lexington • Dayton

Professional Steel Supplier

SLOCUM PLATTS

ARCHITECTS Architectural Design Excellence

Discover the Del-Monde Difference!

Since 1982 Del-Monde has been installing HVAC systems throughout the Midwest.

We are family owned and operated. Our commitment is to provide our customers with exceptional installation, service, repair and replacement options at an outstanding value. We are the largest residential Heating and Air Conditioning

Steel Service Center Structural Steel Reinforcing Steel Welded Wire Fabric Concrete Masonry Lumber & Safety Products Portable Rebar Cutting & Bending Equipment Phone: (334) 277-7822 Fax: (334) 277-7827 1-888-717-7842

company in the Ohio valley. In addition,

on their continued success.

92 Construction Leaders Today

and has consistently ranked in the top 25 of Central Florida’s Largest Architectural Firms by the Orlando Business Journal.

The award-winning firm has completed over 150 Multi-Family projects throughout the Southeastern United States including high-rise Condominium and Hotels, Assisted Living, Senior Housing, and Student Accommodations.

Del-Monde has become one of the premier LEED contractors in our market.

We completed numerous LEED certified and GREEN Community projects in 2009 and 2010. Call us to with your project and let us show you why customer satisfaction is the key to our success.

Call us today to design a more energy efficient system for you!

Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky: 10107 Toebben Dr. Ste. 100 Independence, KY 41051 (513) 860-HEAT (859) 371-7780 (800) 455-8977 (Toll Free) Lexington: 444 Lewis Hargett Cir.Ste. 125 Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 977-2909 Dayton: 2485 Belvo Rd. Miamisburg, OH 45342 (937) 847-8711 200 E. New England Ave., Suite 300 Winter Park, Florida 32789-4345

P.O. Box 241543 Montgomery, AL 36124

Congratulations to B.L. Harbert

Slocum Platts is in its 18th year of business

www.delmonde.com

Ph: 407.645.3019 | Fx: 407.645.2771 www.slocumplatts.com

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Kitchen and bath cabinets

Multifamily | Residential | Replacement Windows & Doors | Hurricane Protection

Specialties Include: Windows • Sliding Glass Doors • Storefront • Curtainwall Manufacturer of Hurricane Panels & Accordion Shutters Family Owned & Operated Minority/WBE Certified Builder Distributor Sales sales@mwccabinetry.com 232 North Marshall Industrial Avenue Marshall, TX 75670 903-935-0500

Retail Sales / Kitchen Design Showroom retailsales@mwccabinetry.com 166 North Marshall Industrial Avenue Marshall, TX 75670 903-923-9663

www. mwccabinetry.com

A World Apart in Quality and Price

Serving Multifamily throughout the Nation Serving Residential Throughout Central Florida & Space Coast 215 Pineda Street Longwood, FL 32750

Ph:407.889.9440 | Fx:407.889.9193 Email: DWSbuzz@yahoo.com

Committed to Excellence Serving the entire Southeast and Texas

Post Tension Specialists Value Engineering Design/Build Colored Concrete

Tel. 904.221.3205 Fax 904.221.3728 www.ridenhourconcrete.com

1133 Baisden Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Fall 2011 93

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Wiring Relationships in Florida Since 1958

Proud to have partnered with Epoch Properties for nearly four decades!

Landmark@Universal

line Blue

Mechani cal

BLM

Coventry Club Apartments Altamonte Springs (Headquarters)

407-788-3500

Fort Myers

239-768-5566

Ocala/Gainesville

352-671-9900

Santa Rosa Beach

850-267-2471

Tampa

813-622-7180

Toll Free

800-768-2489

BluelineMechanical.com

Blueline Mechanical, LLC 4611 107th Circle North Clearwater, FL 33762 cad@bluelinemechanical.com

HVAC MULTI-FAMILY INDUSTRY LEADER Blueline Mechanical, LLC is a heating, ventilating and air conditioning company based out of central Florida. We specialize in fast track, multi-family apartment complexes and are equipped to handle these

www.tcelectric.com

Tri-City has built its strong heritage on a business model philosophy “to do more than expected for client, project and community.�

License #EC0000981 94 Construction Leaders Today

projects from conception to completion throughout the Southeast. Our knowledge of design and construction allows us to focus on the specific needs of each plan while staying within a proposed budget.

Proud to partner with Epoch Properties Phone: 727.540.0255

Toll-Free: 866.800.1505

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Louisville, Kentucky

.

Lexington, Kentucky

Trusted as a leader in the locksmith business for more than 45 years, Willis Klein now has four different divisions serving homes and businesses throughout Kentuckiana.

Decorative Hardware & Plumbing

Commercial Doors, Frames & Hardware

Locksmith, Security & Access Control

Commercial & Residential Safes

We are proud to be members of leading industry associations including DPHA, Forte, the Home Builders Associations of Lexington, Louisville and Southern Indiana, the Associated Locksmiths of America, the Central States Associated Locksmiths of America, the Door and Hardware Institute and Savta (the Safe and Vault Technicians Association)

www.willisklein.com

800-928-5625

Certified EIFS/Stucco Consulting, Inspection and Testing Firm

WMC WMC is an Independent Third-party Consulting Inspection & Testing Firm

THIRD PARTY BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS

Water Management Consultants & Testing, Inc. Baton Rouge Daytona Beach Dallas

Destin, FL

(866) 822-1686 www.watermc.net stopwater4u@watermc.net

Corporate Office

Fall 2011 95

WEST 98 WARMINGTON GROUP

104 TEE PEE CORPORATION 110 KME ARCHITECTS

114 FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC. 118 VANCE BROWN BUILDERS 124 MOMENTUM, INC. 137 OPTIMUS CONSTRUCTION, INC. 130 MURRAY & STAFFORD, INC. 132 NORTHTRACK CONSTRUCTION

Photo by William James Photography

WEST | RESIDENTIAL

THIS SPREAD: Elements residence. Chino Hills, Calif. This is one of Warmington's most popular neighborhoods in California..

Photo courtesy of the Warmington Group.

98 Construction Leaders Today

RESIDENTIAL | WEST

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' AFTER 85 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY, THE WARMINGTON GROUP OF COMPANIES IS NO STRANGER TO THE BUSINESS OF BUILDING IN THE MOST ATTRACTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS AND HOMES IN SOME OF THE MOST DESIRABLE PLACES TO LIVE IN THE U.S.

by Paige L. Hill

Fall 2011 99

WEST | RESIDENTIAL

W

hen movie stars like Bing Crosby, Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda chose the same company to build their classic California estates, word got around. The first Warmington company, which had become the unofficial “builder to the stars” by the 1930s, was only getting started.

By the 1940’s Warmington continued to increase its presence on the West Coast by thoughtfully planning and building neighborhoods designed around the American family. Today, more than 35,000 families live in these homes – proving that the Warmington group of companies hasn’t slowed down since their first taste of recognition.

Warmington's most recent foray into single-story homes in California is making big waves. In fact, one project in particular, Grand Marina Village, situated on the historic island of Alameda, gives residents a front row seat to the waters of the Oakland estuary off the Pacific Ocean.

“The location on the waterfront immediately attracted our attention as an exceptional opportunity for new homes,” Jim Warmington, Jr. said, president and CEO of the Warmington group of companies. “Grand Marina Village is part of the first phase of the redevelopment of a light industrial area on Alameda Island. This is an established area with easy access to all of the shopping and conveniences of Alameda along with a short commute to many employment areas from the Silicon Valley to the city of San Francisco. These homes and their very special waterfront location have appealed to everyone from single professionals to empty nesters.”

100 Construction Leaders Today

The craftsman style homes at Grand Marina Village reflect the history of the area and fall in with the style of homes that Warmington has been building for more than 80 years. The homes offer three-level floor plans with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths on the first two floors and a fourth bedroom on the third floor with another bathroom – making it easy to transformed into a media room, art studio or guestroom. The homes range from 2,200 to 2,400 sq. ft. of living space with attached two-car garages.

“The homes we build feature all types of architectural styles from traditional to contemporary, depending on what best suits the specific area or buyer profile,” Warmington said. “We chose craftsman and coastal styles for Grand Marina Village in order to complement this location on the waterfront and to pay tribute to the history of this island city.”

The classic siding, shingled exteriors and balconies that define the craftsman look are reminiscent of homes built the 1930’s, but have been updated in many ways, especially in terms of energy efficiency.

The homes were built with advanced insulation and dual-pane windows to keep air conditioning and heating costs low. The water-efficient plumbing and tankless water heaters aid in preserving water as well. On the construction site, Warmington practiced debris and waste recycling that is consistent with California’s state-mandated Title 24 for green building.

“We have chosen to exceed the minimum Title 24 requirements at Grand Marina Village,” Warmington

said. “Additionally, we offer an option for a solar electric system at an exceptionally affordable price that makes this important feature difficult to pass up for our buyers who want to conserve and save.”

As a part of the larger revitalization effort going on in the city of Alameda, Warmington has also completed three pocket parks within the Grand Marina Village neighborhood and a public walkway along the Oakland estuary.

“This is the first stage of what the city of Alameda hopes will be an ongoing effort to bring great residential neighborhoods into these under-utilized industrial properties as they are redeveloped,” Warmington said.

Farther south in Encinitas, Calif., Warmington is preparing to introduce another coastal property, Seaside Highlands, which offers a location that is less than two miles from the water.

“Encinitas is a classic Southern California beach town,” Warmington said. “Proximity to the beach, great shops and restaurants of historic Encinitas, convenient freeway and rail transportation, and all of the enviable lifestyle elements that the greater San Diego County area offers make this an incredible opportunity for new home buyers.”

These upscale luxury homes are designed by Dahlin Architects in a Mediterranean style with cast concrete embellishments, hand painted tiles and wrought iron details. Layouts run as large as five bedrooms, with courtyard areas and outside fireplaces to take full advantage of the temperate Encinitas climate.

“Encinitas is a very desirable residential com-

RESIDENTIAL | WEST

CHATEAU INTERIORS & DESIGN chateauinteriorsanddesign.com For those interested in increasing revenue within their residential communities, Warmington partner Chateau Interiors & Design is the independent design studio to meet your every need. Based out of Irvine, Calif., Chateau manages Warmington’s design center needs throughout Southern California, Northern California and Las Vegas, Nev. If your company does not maintain a dedicated design center, Chateau Interiors & Design can help and is now accepting new builder clients. Chateau’s building partners share in the profits generated by options and upgrades sold at their communities.

In addition to its 13,000 sq. ft. Irvine showroom, Chateau has the ability to host project-based mini design centers and is soon opening full-service showrooms in Northern California and Nevada.

Recently, Chateau introduced Studio Chateau, an Internet-based options management software.

The Studio Chateau software is so advantageous, convenient and profitable for builders and design centers that word is spreading. In addition to Warmington, Studio Chateau clients include The Irvine Company, TRI Pointe Homes, Trumark and The New Home Company.

Even for builders who already have a dedicated design center, Studio Chateau software is available as a way to create a better homebuying experience, streamline the selection and management process of options and upgrades and increase profits. Warmington’s option and upgrade revenues have increased by 40 to 50 percent since the firm began using this design center management tool while keeping overhead and personnel needs very low.

Tours of Chateau’s full-service Irvine showroom and live demonstrations of Studio Chateau, are available by request. See ad on pg 155.

munity,” Warmington said. “While Encinitas has grown along with the rest of southern California, efforts have been made to maintain and nurture the small town beach culture here.”

Homes within Seaside Highlands also boast solar electric systems, which produce 3.6 or 4.0 kilowatts of energy, depending on the size of the standard system included.

New home buyers within Warmington’s Poinsettia Ridge neighborhood, which is now selling in nearby Carlsbad, California, have the chance to live in brand new, energy-efficient home near the ocean. Each of the 16 residences at Poinsettia Ridge includes a panoramic 12-foot sliding glass door on the ground level that opens up to beautiful outdoor living spaces and maximizes views. Additionally, all the plans include two-sided fireplaces strategically located within the home to be shared by primary living spaces like a dining room/family room combination.

Poinsettia Ridge represents one of several fee management deals in which Warmington is currently involved. “This fee-management arrangement illustrates some of the unique consulting services that we offer at Warmington, which fills the need for financial institutions and other land owners when they find themselves with a project in need of analysis or completion,” Warmington said. “At Poinsettia Ridge, we have taken this project through the design and approval process with the city of Carlsbad and are now building and selling these 16 new homes – which will allow the owner to work through this asset in the most efficient manner.” CLT

OPPOSITE: Grand Marina Village. Alameda, Calif. Residents have a front row seat to the waters of the Oakland Estuary and a quick commute to San Francisco.

THIS PAGE, ABOVE: This classic wine cellar in one of Warmington's units is complemented by terra cotta colored walls.

THIS PAGE, BELOW: A full kitchen features dark wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The stone flooring and matching furniture complete the look.

Photos courtesy of Warmington Group.

Fall 2011 101

WEST | LEED

GLOWING BRIGHT

THREE D ELECTRIC COMPANY KEEPS UP WITH THE FAST-PACED 21ST CENTURY BY OFFERING SOLAR OPTIONS TO ACCOMPANY THEIR ALREADY WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS.

by Paige L. Hill

F

or 22 years, Three D Electric Company has continued to flourish even in the face of the recent economic downturn. Seeing an opportunity to expand in the 1990s, David Whitt, president of Three D Electric, grew the company from solely residential into the commercial market and by adding Three D Alarm Company (a division of Three D Electric). David has always maintained his belief that a diversified company would bring long term stability to the company while providing affordable services to its customers.

Continuing along that path, Three D Solar Company (a division of Three D Electric) was established in 2007. With many businesses and homeowners looking to decrease their monthly utility costs and energy consumption, Three D Solar institutes design and installation of complete turnkey solar systems for new construction or retrofit, with experience from 2 kW pole mount systems, to 10 kW roof mount systems, and 1 Megawatt carport installs. Three D Electric Company’s LEED accredited staff can garner additional savings to businesses and residential homeowners by 102 Construction Leaders Today

designing and implementing lighting automation, dimming controls and upgrading to more efficient light fixtures to save on monthly utility bills.

Through the years, Three D Electric Company has been able to maintain great relationships with their material suppliers, allowing them to pass on substantial savings to builders and customers. These savings allow Three D to install a variety of commercial and home automation systems, fire and security alarms, home theaters and audio/video systems which would otherwise cost much more. Three D Electric also provides monthly fire alarm and security alarm monitoring at lower costs, ensuring protection of one’s most valuable assets.

Today, Three D Electric Company has become one of the most diversified electrical contracting companies around. Three D has three divisions, LEED accredited staff and dealer partnerships with some of the most innovative companies in our industry, such as SunPower, Control4 (www.control4. com) and Eragy (www.eragy.com). Three D Electric continues its focus on keeping up with technology and current and future market trends.

ALARM

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

SOLAR

ALARM

ELECTRICAL

Installation & Service Structured Wiring Fire Alarm CCTV Access Control Systems Security Alarms Central-Vac Systems Home Theater Audio/Video Systems

SOLAR

New Construction New Construction Lighting Maintenance Retrofit Remodel Complete Turnkey Systems Tenant Improvement Design Automation & Dimming Energy Saving Lighting Upgrades Design-Build Electrical & Lighting Design Control4® Dealer

Serving California & Nevada’s Commercial & Residential Electrical Needs since 1989 THREEDELECTRIC.COM ( 8 0 0 ) 3 3 3 -74 0 1

Three D Electric • 4690 East Second Street, Suite 4 • Benicia, CA 94510 • Fax (707) 748-2567 CA License # 563899 • NV License # 73330 • Alarm License # ACO 3644

WEST | HOSPITALITY

THIS PAGE: Hampton Inn & Suites. Denver, Colo. In April 2011, Tee Pee Corporation began pouring concrete onto the roof. Their long history of work with similarly complex measures was a great factor in the project’s success.

Photo courtesy of the Tee Pee Corporation.

104 Construction Leaders Today

HOSPITALITY | WEST

GONE IN 60 DAYS Tee Pee Corporation has spent decades honing their expertise in the hospitality industry. As the firm continues to grow, they seek to expand not by losing their specialty, but by adding new ones.

by Joel Cornell

T

he world of building, or what it has morphed into in the current economic state, diversification seems to be the answer for a large majority of contracting and construction companies. Some, however, have managed to keep their focus bold and narrow while maintaining an astounding level of success.

Tee Pee Corporation, a veteran general contractor based out of Pueblo, Colo., has certainly witnessed the profound effects of our global economic woes yet their progress has shown no signs of slowing.

Tee Pee Corporation was first incepted in 1980 by industry veteran Robert Salvo. As is the case with many young construction firms, the small firm first took off into the residential market. As the firm brought project after project to a successful completion, they stayed true to

their promise of quality workmanship and total client satisfaction.

The firm remained small, seeing unnecessary growth as a detriment to intimate customer service, yet in 1988 they first began to branch out into a new sector that would remain their focus for years to come. Tee Pee Corporation’s first hotel was a small freeway style hotel in New Mexico. The client brought the project to Tee Pee Corporation and a mere 60 days later, the barren lot was now built upon and open for business. The firm’s work was so incredibly satisfactory that the client has used Tee Pee Corporation to complete over 20 motels from 1988 to the present time.

Soon, hotels, motels and other hospitality projects would be the defining element in the firm’s portfolio. Today, hospitality projects constitute nearly 95 percent of the company’s

Fall 2011 105

WEST | HOSPITALITY

THIS PAGE, TOP: Hampton Inn & Suites. Denver, Colo.

Front entrance and facade.

BOTTOM LEFT: Cambria Suites. Denver, Colo.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Hampton Inn & Suites. Denver, Colo.

Front entrance and facade under construction.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Hampton Inn & Suites. Denver, Colo.

Dylan Salvo and Ryan McIntyre stand proudly in front.

Photos courtesy of Tee Pee Corporation.

106 Construction Leaders Today

total portfolio. “Typically, we’ve come to excel at turnkey projects, many of which are built within wildly varying franchise guidelines,” Dylan Salvo said, general manager of Tee Pee Corporation.“We know our clients, we know our building type and we know the depth of experience and talent we have access to in our staff, our architects and our subcontractors.”

In building successfully upon their reputation for fast work done well, Tee Pee Corporation has continued to provide the utmost in quality for decades. Upon completing their first hotel job, the same chain began to use the firm almost exclusively.

The firm took this opportunity and has since been marking the landscape all across the Southwestern United States with their hotels.

“With such expertise, we can delve much deeper into our specific project type,” Dylan Salvo said. “We do perform other work, mainly in the residential and light commercial sectors. However, in hotels, we can offer much more in terms of research, development, internally-sourced architectural design, construc-

tion efforts, purchasing and installing, property operations and management.”

Tee Pee Corporation kept up an astounding pace, with a steady diet of projects completed in 60 days or less. Then, in 1995, Robert Salvo decided to focus on other business endeavors. During this time, Tee Pee Corporation did very few construction projects. In 2005, Dylan Salvo, Robert’s son, joined the firm with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology. With this addition, in 2007, the firm began to refocus their work into hospitality construction. One of the firm’s current projects, located in Denver, Colo., is one of many hotels Tee Pee Corporation has built under the Hampton franchise flag. Part of the responsibility of Tee Pee Corporation is to uphold the design and quality standards of the brand.

The current project will have 115 rentable rooms spread over 75,000 sq. ft. The building is six stories tall and is close to Denver Airport, giving Hampton Inn & Suites a lot of visibility in the area.

“This project is unique for Tee Pee Corporation,

HOSPITALITY | WEST

Fall 2011 107

WEST | HOSPITALITY

being that it is a post-tension concrete building.

It is the first of its kind that we have built,” Dylan Salvo said.

A few hours south of Denver, in Pueblo, Colo., the firm built another Hampton Inn & Suites, this one standing at a lesser 68,000 sq. ft. In the minds of the experts at Tee Pee Corporation, only their approach remained the same.

“We deal with franchises with some frequency,” Dylan Salvo said. “Though the company always maintains set standards, we never assume that we can just copy a previous project. Our approach, however, will always be consistent: we get the job finished, on schedule and within budget, in a way that exceeds the expectations of both the client and the franchisee.”

108 Construction Leaders Today

Alongside Tee Pee Corporation’s newly revitalized focus on the hospitality industry is their expansion into the wind farm market.

“Generally, this economic recession boils down to the financing issues project owners are having with banks,” Dylan Salvo said. “Design firms, architects and subcontractors have all taken a big hit. Here in the Midwest and Southwest, wind farm projects show signs of an incredibly healthy future.

They benefit from a large amount of government involvement, as the country seeks to displace our dependence on non-renewable sources of energy.

“We’ve had astounding success for decades with our bread and butter. Still, we’re excited about expanding; not in the sense of losing our specialty, but in anticipation of gaining a new one.” CLT

ABOVE: Cambria Suites. Pueblo, Colo. Front entrance, overhang and facade.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: After a series of snowstorms, Tee Pee faced a series of unique challenges that they overcame with ease.

John M. Payne (far left), Dylan Salvo (middle).

Cambria Suites. Pueblo, Colo. Framing work.

Photos courtesy of Tee Pee Corporation.

HOSPITALITY | WEST

Fall 2011 109

WEST | ARCHITECTURE

Bringing “small town” back to the big city Friends Kelvin Haywood, Melvin Green and Emanuele Arguelles formed the KME Architects firm founded on solid design inspired by aesthetics from across the nation to design communitybuilding structures in “Sin City.”

by Paige L. Hill

L

as Vegas conjures up images of loud casinos, over-the-top hotels and restaurants, neon signs and bold architecture. KME Architects, despite their geographic locale, hope that their work conjures up images of small communities, fellowship, kids riding bikes and neighbors shaking hands. In short, they are a firm founded on good values and sound design principles, working in the infamous "Sin City."

“Obviously, the strip is what represents Las Vegas to a lot of outsiders, but to the people who live here, it’s all about community,” said Kelvin Haywood, who serves as president of KME. “Las Vegas is really just a small town, and a small town needs to build schools and museums and family restaurants like any other. That’s where we come in.”

Haywood and fellow architects Melvin Green and Emanuele Arguelles are getting the chance to capitalize on that “community” approach to design after winning the sought-after commission to renovate the historical West Side School and the accompanying 4.75 acres. The run down area just west of the Las Vegas expressway is undergoing a revitalization, headed up by local Councilman Ricki Barlow – the West Side School is located in the heart of it. The West Side community is like a gateway to the city for travelers coming from California, and it is KME’s hope that the revitalization will show tourists that there is more to Las Vegas than gambling.

“Right now we are looking to the community as to how this building 110 Construction Leaders Today

should be used, but there is a lot of talk about turning it into a museum or something to pay tribute to the former students,” Haywood said. “The City of Las Vegas wants to have it restored and registered as a historical building.”

The elementary school, built in 1923, also holds special significance for the minority architecture firm as it was the first school in the area that allowed black students to attend during an era of widespread segregation.

KME has reached out to the community that lives around the school’s site and has taken their ideas to the drawing board. Some called for an amphitheater or a series of shops and restaurants; others asked KME to consider a park and a museum.

“One thing is certain: this place will be a true destination and it’s our job to bring all of their dreams to life,” Haywood said. “There have been a lot of funds invested in different parts of the city, and there is no reason that the residents of the historic West Side should be left out.”

KME Architects’ mission, according to Haywood, is to respond to the needs of their clients by providing environmentally friendly ideas and aesthetically pleasing facilities that are specifically tailored for the end user. They have created a concept called “Listening Architecture” which involves a two-way communication format for gathering pertinent information. Haywood's team focuses on three words when they approach a project: people, process and patience.

ARCHITECTURE | WEST

THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The Wendall P. Williams Elementary School. Las Vegas, Nev. KME incorporates natural lighting, solar tubes, skylights and energy efficient light installations.

The entrance reflects the natural desert environment with shallow stairs and desert tones.

The fence outside the school illustrates the 600 students it serves with a “mural” made out of fencing material, also used to shade students from the heat.

OPPOSITE: One of KME’s first projects capitalizing on solar passive lighting as is evident in the sun mural on their roof.

Photos courtesy of KME Architects.

L.R. NELSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS lrneng.com

L.R. Nelson Engineers has collaborated with KME Architects on many projects; throughout each one, KME has shown leadership with visionary concepts, excellence in customer service and commitment to community. See ad on pg 143.

Fall 2011 111

WEST | ARCHITECTURE

LEFT: The staff at KME Architects boast a varied background in architecture and building, internationally and locally.

BELOW: The West Side community of Las Vegas, Nev. KME’s revitalization of the historic West Side School, built in 1923, is part of a larger community project meant to show tourists the side of town that is not part of the infamous strip: a place where families can spend time going to museums and eating local food.

Photos and renderings courtesy of KME Architects.

“The people are our clients and they always come first; the rest is the actual design process and remembering our responsibility to the environment, community and economy. Patience really plays into every part of what we do in making sure that we take our time and make thoughtful decisions at each stage,” Haywood said. “We set ourselves apart by providing great service – that’s the bottom line.”

This approach has earned the firm a number of impressive projects in the three short years since their doors opened. They were chosen to design the first major remodel for a McDonalds restaurant in Las Vegas that is part of the fast-food chain’s $5 billion rebranding effort.

“We are not the firm that is going to be flying tile over from Europe or making choices that do not respect the environment,” Haywood said. “We are all committed to supporting small business, avoiding any past mistakes and leaving this world that much more sustainable for our children.”

The firm was able to flex their “green” muscles when they designed the 69,000 sq. ft. Wendall P. Williams elementary school, home to 600 students from kindergarten through 5th grade. They capitalized on natural lighting by filling the building with windows, solar tubes, skylights and energy-efficient light installations. Overall, the environmentally friendly design has saved the school 30 to 35 percent on their energy bills. The school is also located in the West Side community, where KME is making their presence known.

“We don’t want to only appear to care, we really do consider ourselves part of this community,” Haywood said.

Though none of the three are native to the Las Vegas area, they now call it home. Originally from southern Louisiana, principal architect Melvin Green landed in Las Vegas where he met Haywood.

“Mel and I worked together about nine years ago, but when I got back from Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007, we reconnected,” Haywood said.

“We gave ourselves about three years to see if we could make it work; we officially opened in 2009.”

Green brings 30 years of architecture experience to KME. Architect Emanuele Arguelles, who owned his own firm in Detroit before coming to KME, joined the two friends in design, rounding out the third letter of the firm’s name. Arguelles both designs and serves as the head of production.

“We all bring something different to the table since we come from different parts of the country with distinct historical backgrounds,” Haywood said. “I’m thankful every day for being a kid from the south side of Chicago who has the chance of being part of his own company that can give back to these fantastic communities.” CLT 112 Construction Leaders Today

GENERAL CONTRACTING | WEST

FAMILY FIRST: KIER CONSTRUCTION

THIS "TOP 15" CONTRACTOR IN UTAH HAS ANNUAL REVENUES OF OVER $50 MILLION AND SEVERAL HUNDRED COMMERICAL AND MULTI-UNIT PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE INTERMOUNTAIN WEST.

by Joel Cornell

C

hoosing a new contractor can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it is difficult to honestly distinguish between contractors and find who really is the best qualified to handle important projects. Kier Construction aims to make this decision easier for their prospective clients through an exemplary record, heavy principal involvement and a building process that places the needs of the client above all else.

Kier Construction has spent their 24 years in business developing into a highly diversified general contractor, finally being distinguished as one of the top 15 contractors across Utah. Their portfolio features over $50 million in annual revenue, with a vast array of projects in residential, multiunit/multi-family, commercial, public, automotive, religious, financial, office and retail sectors. Hundreds upon hundreds of Kier Construction projects dot the map throughout the Intermountain West, standing as a testament to the firm’s quality and dedication.

Kier Construction was formed in 1961 as an offshoot of The Kier Corporation, which specialized in real estate and project management. Kier Construction was formed to manage the construction aspects of their development. Since the general contractor’s inception, Steve and Scott Kier have not lost sight of the business philosophies instilled in them by their father, the late James E. Kier. From one man’s vision, hard work and sound business sense, Steve and Scott Kier have added to the solid foundation of integrity that Jim Kier had laid down decades before.

The firm’s knowledge and experience in the field of the Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) delivery methods are unparalleled in their industry, allowing the firm to bring added value to every stage of the project.

The firm has used these methods for more than 20 years – approximately 60 percent of the firm’s annual revenues are derived using the CM/GC format.

Kier maintains active and healthy relationships with local architects, engineers, subcontractors and vendors and manages a simple yet solid design/build process. In the design/build role, Kier Construction will be in a position to monitor all phases of the project, ensuring that design goals are achieved, budgets are upheld and schedules are met by the entirety of the Kier team.

As a family-owned and operated company, Kier Construction keeps family values at the forefront of the business. Each project the firm takes on receives the personal attention Kier Construction has become known for. Both Scott and Steve Kier make it a point to be heavily involved with every project in order to ensure that the Kier standards are upheld, and that their goal of meeting the needs of each and every customer is reached. CLT TOP: James E. Kier Apartments. Salt Lake City, Utah. Consisting of 51 independent living units, the building is a three story, wood frame structure set upon a 15,000 sq. ft. underground parking garage. Amenities include a large multi-purpose room for up to 100 people, an exercise room, a computer room, a library and a TV lounge.

BOTTOM: Spring Mountain Ranch Resort. McCall, Idaho. The four units are 2,000 sq. ft. high-end presidential suites, featuring two spacious master suites.

Photos courtesy Kier Construction.

FACTORY FLOORING DIRECT factoryflooringdirect.com

Factory Flooring Direct (FFD) was the 2006 Mohawk Floorscapes Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada, and the 2010 Mohawk Floorscapes Southwest Coast Dealer of the Year. FFD has the answers and the products, with over 200,000 sq. ft. of floor covering in stock. The selection includes carpet, tile, wood, vinyl and laminate. Proud of its experience in commercial solutions, residential style and government projects, FFD also offers a professional accredited design consultancy services. FFD is able to complete large projects with the perfection, attitude and crews to back up each job.

After years of experience, FFD considers it second nature to complete all projects in a clean, dynamic manner. With your imagination, FFD combines the freshness of color, the beauty of wood design, the solidity of tile and stone images and the warmth of carpet to transform your space. Stop wandering in the desolation of self-service options and experience the delight of personable sales professionals with a sense of humor. FFD has a 10,000 sq. ft. showroom that will open your eyes to the wonder of blinds, shutters, cabinets and flooring to match any taste. The sales staff has been around the block, increasing their capacity to assist and smooth out operations. Kier Construction selected FFD as the flooring supplier on Liberty Peak and other projects. FFD promises to brighten your day and make your space more pleasant and beautiful. See ad on pg 154.

Fall 2011 113

WEST | EDUCATION

THIS PAGE: The Institute of Behavioral Science at The University of Colorado-Boulder. Boulder, Colo. The design of this building brings in as much natural light as possible and promotes collaboration between the faculty and students who work there.

Photo by Fred J. Fuhrmeister, Time Frame Images.

114 Construction Leaders Today

EDUCATION | WEST

CLIMB EVERY

MOUNTAIN

Two recent projects of the Colorado-based FCI Constructors, Inc. are making a great impact on the lives of Denver residents and the students at The University of Colorado-Boulder.

by Paige L. Hill

I

t took Prof. Richard Jessor nearly 60 years to erect a building dedicated solely to the offices and research facilities for the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He finally got there. The professor of behavioral science, who began teaching at Boulder more than 60 years ago, had long been advocating for an academic research center which would integrate the many facets of the behavioral science department before the University could come up with the funding and a design which accurately reflected Jessor’s dream: a 52,600 sq. ft. four-story building with an emphasis on natural light and collaborative research. To bring that design to life, the University chose FCI Constructors, Inc. based on their exetensive portfolio and experience in eco-friendly construction.

“We got the kind of building we wanted,” Jessor said.

“We had been scattered across about 12 different buildings, which makes for challenging collaboration on research projects. The chance to have our own building was exciting, but I wanted to make sure it was really perfect for us and what we do in every detail of the design and construction.”

The long, narrow site running north/south that the campus afforded FCI was not an easy one to build on. The site, just north of campus, sits just on the edge of the mesa

which overlooks downtown Boulder, causing residents to worry if the structure would take up any of their precious natural light; but, FCI found a way to appease all sides during the nearly two-year construction process.

“They sat down and listened to me and the committee at every stage of the project. My investment in this project was great and they were very responsive to my ideas and input,” Jessor said. The recently completed building has enough office space for 45 faculty members and enough research space for the number of graduate students and others it takes to complete the comprehensive projects which come out of the department.

“They expressed to us how their studies related to issues all over the world and that the building needed to be a place that was spacious and open, but also contained under one roof,” said Cris Carinder, who served as the project superintendent on the construction for FCI. “On the upper floors the university really wanted it to be an open space with natural light.”

The fourth floor takes in natural light using an 80-foot long skylight along the ridge of the roof and the light wells along the third floor bring in light just below. The light also permeates the wide open stairwells with broad landing spaces, which were designed specifically to create Fall 2011 115

WEST | EDUCATION

social gathering space in itself. The stairwells are also finished like the office spaces – in sheet rock painted white.

“We wanted it so that when people encountered each other on the stairs that they took the opportunity to talk about the research they are working on in the pleasant environment,” Jessor said. “There is a collaborative feeling throughout this building, even in the sense of accessibility to light and the outside. It’s very uplifting.”

The building also needed to collaborate with the rest of the Boulder campus which was designed in the early 1920’s by Charles Klauder.

“It was required to look like it belonged with the rest of campus in materials and exterior, but the university wanted that look updated in a few ways to set it apart, too,” Carinder said. In the original design, Klauder used an Italian rural style of architecture meant to echo the buildings he had seen around the mountains of northern Italy which he believed resembled the Boulder area. The Behavioral Science building reflects the mostly brick and red-roofed buildings, but with a twist.

“We used brick and limestone so it looked like it was built at the same time as the rest of campus, but we varied our color and added in stone accents to give it its individual look,” Carinder said.

116 Construction Leaders Today

Though the building may match the 1920’s aesthetic of Klauder’s work, the LEED Gold certified building is all modern in terms of energy efficiency.

“The university was going for Gold and the building ended up just two points shy of Platinum in the end,” Carinder said.

The construction emphasized intelligent waste management, using recycled materials, and energyefficient fixtures and low-flow plumbing.

“Universities have been smart in realizing that it is a good time to do new construction in this down economy. The University of Colorado has made a point especially to focus on green building and LEED certification in its new projects,” Carinder said.

FCI is certainly not limited to only education construction; in fact, the firm has been better known as the go-to construction team for multi-family projects, like the recently completed mixed-income housing project for The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless – the Renaissance West End Flats.

The five-story, 101-unit building located in the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver will house residents who qualify in a certain tax bracket.

“There is a misnomer that this will be a homeless shelter, when in fact these are very attractive apartments for working residents. It may be for

THIS SPREAD: The Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado-Boulder. Boulder, Colo.

The construction team used local brick and limestone to match the original campus design by Charles Klauder in the 1920s.

The common areas promote collaboration by emphasizing wide hallways, open spaces, glass as dividers and extra seating for discussion.

Classrooms and research centers offer views of the picturesque Colorado environment just beyond the building. Energy efficient lights and use of daylighting were some features that helped the building earn LEED Gold.

By providing plenty of seating and a sense of openness and natural light, the faculty foresee diverse research coming out of the university.

Photos by Fred J. Fuhrmeister, Time Frame Images.

EDUCATION | WEST

someone who is supporting their family on a fixed income or formerly homeless and getting back on their feet,” Carinder said. Roughly 50 percent of the units are targeted to be home to those earning less than $24,000 annually and the rest for those earning less than $45,000.

“Their rent will be very affordable, but these residents will certainly be paying their own rent and bills just like any other apartment building,” Carinder said. “There is an upper level parking lot for residents and on the ground floor there is the potential to put in a pizza restaurant.”

The Coalition works in partnership with Enterprise Green Communities, an organization which promotes environmentally friendly construction practices and an energy-efficient finished product. The green elements in the West End Flats will help keep costs down for residents with Energy Star rated appliances, sustainable thermal insulation, high-end insulated windows, low-flow plumbing fixtures and fluorescent lighting. There is also talk of putting solar panels on the roof to run the building’s elevator and lights. Residents will be able to measure their energy consumption as each unit will have their own meter in the apartment.

“The idea is that the meter will educate residents about energy consumption and how it affects their utility bills,” Carinder said. “This is a secure, attractive home, which is something everyone deserves. There is a need for this type of housing nationwide.”

As part of the emphasis on green construction, FCI took the site of an abandoned check-cashing business, two parking lots and a closed restaurant for the West End Flats. The development is part of a revitalization of the rough-around-the-edges neighborhood into the West Colfax Business Improvement District. The $17 million that will go into constructing the apartments is expected to produce $34 million in boosting the local economy and creating jobs. FCI’s previous project with the Coalition began on a site containing an abandoned brick manufacturing plant. The new multi-family housing project emphasized green living, and won the Gold Hard Hat award from Colorado Construction Magazine in 2009.

“That was a huge honor for us because we certainly think we provide quality construction, but we know that the lasting impact of these buildings will really help turn around these communities – the main point of what we do,” Carinder said. CLT

ON THE SPOT FIRESTOP

720-298-0244 Protect your investment from fire damage and save lives with On the Spot Firestop. Started in 2002, On the Spot Firestop has been servicing commercial and multi-family properties throughout the Denver and four corners areas providing high-quality firestop contracting. In most fire-related incidents, the main cause of death is not from fire, but from moving smoke. On the Spot Firestop uses industry leading firestop which seals penetrations to stop fire, smoke and poisonous gases from traveling during a fire. The firestop, produced by Specified Technologies Incorporated, is available in several forms such as putty pads, firecaulk and spray to accommodate different building types. The firestop also counts toward LEED certification. On the Spot is proud to work with FCI Constructors on multiple projects including multi-family homes and institutions of learning. "The general contractors are professional and respectful people to work with,” said Gilbert Herrera, owner. See ad on pg 146.

Fall 2011 117

WEST | EDUCATION

LEADING LIVES OF QUIET DEDICATION Through bringing projects to successful fruition again and again, Vance Brown Builders has been able to keep a vast portfolio for a broad range of clients, all in the sunny town of Palo Alto, Calif.

by Joel Cornell THIS SPREAD: Munger Graduate Residences, Stanford University. Stanford, Calif.

South wing of Building One. This is one of just five unique residential buildings.

Photos by Bernard AndrĂŠ Photography.

118 Construction Leaders Today

EDUCATION | WEST

Fall 2011 119

WEST | EDUCATION

I

n their 79th year of operation, Vance Brown Builders has stayed relatively close to their home – Palo Alto, Calif. This is not at all due to an inability to grow. The established and highly respected general contracting firm has indeed grown since their founding, yet they remain highly localized in order to bring a heavier emphasis on the needs of their clients. As one of the major contractors in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vance Brown Builders has delved successfully into just about every sector, every building type and every design-construction process imaginable.

Implementing a unique business model, Vance Brown Builders has worked tirelessly to become a large contractor for the highly dense area, instead of a dense contractor for a large area. As such, word about a successful, talented and trusted general contracting firm can and has spread across the region. With no marketing department to speak of, Vance Brown Builders has secured virtually all projects in their portfolio solely through the ceaseless dedication to providing quality building services.

“Every project we do is based on the successful turnover of the last project; always on time and under budget,” Rod Humble said, senior project manager at Vance Brown Builders. “Therefore, 80 to 90 percent of our work is based here in Palo Alto.

With such a localized focus, we’ve been able to structure our business model in a rather unusual way. Only a small portion of our work comes from the public bid process; over 95 percent of our portfolio has been negotiated.

120 Construction Leaders Today

“With so many projects coming from word of mouth, a majority of those clients recommend us to other clients for a reason. It’s that same reason that brings old clients back again and again. If we have a client in our portfolio, chances are it’s not the first project we’ve done for them. That in itself is a measurement of not just our success, but the success our clients have enjoyed as well," Humble said. "This intimacy and practice of trust also allows us to get involved in each project at a much earlier stage than most other general contractors.

We’re on board for site selection, we provide the design-build teams including the mechanical design subcontractors, and we’re there with the architect the moment they come on board. We become this involved as a general contractor as it has constantly provided the owners with the most economical and successful projects possible."

With such an astounding number of repeat clients, a unique amount of attention is paid to the needs of the clients. One of Vance Brown Builders’ most frequent clients over the years has been Stanford University. In fact, Vance Brown Builders has a rather extensive list of projects for Stanford University, some of which are finished or underway, while others are in the preconstruction stages. These projects include historic renovations, an astrophysics laboratory, a recreational center, three student housing dormitories, a football performance center, an apartment complex renovation, a water polo locker room, a soccer stadium expansion, a university kitchen for the school’s culinary program and finally a series of office buildings for

EDUCATION | WEST

CALIFORNIA DRYWALL

caldrywall.com Founded in 1946 on the principles of quality, service and value, California Drywall takes pride in developing strong partnerships and earning the trust of their clients. The company operates throughout Northern California and Central Valley, and was ranked the 14th largest drywall subcontractor in the U.S. in 2009 by ENR. See ad on pg 143.

TOP LEFT: Munger Graduate Residences, Stanford University. Stanford, Calif. Ruso Cafe outdoor dining and catering facility.

TOP RIGHT: Stanford Stadium. Founder’s lounge and 4th floor press box.

BOTTOM LEFT: Munger Graduate Residences.

The Ruso Cafe offers premium dining services to Stanford residents.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Munger Graduate Residences.

Central palm tree courtyard.

Photos by Bernard AndrĂŠ Photography.

Fall 2011 121

WEST | EDUCATION

the university. The relationship between Stanford University and Vance Brown Builders alone stands as a testament to the firm’s vast range of abilities that are focused within a small, but very compact region of the country.

Over the course of just nine months, Humble and his team successfully completed the massive revitalization of Stanford Stadium, the university’s main athletic complex. Based out of a mobile office site, his team members affectionately dubbed “the Humbleplex,” Humble and his team worked tirelessly at a pace of seven days a week in two eight hour shifts daily.

“We helped the university with their new financial model for the stadium, which demonstrated the seating sales over the past 10 to 15 years,” Humble said. “Eventually, they decided on reducing the 90,000 plus seats in the stadium down to just 50,408, to be exact. We kept the original frame of the outside of the stadium, which was first constructed in 1921 when the stadium had a capacity of just 60,000. In 1927, the university increased the seating to 85,000, but there was a track goal around the complex which meant that those new seats were very far away.

“To put things in perspective, from the 50 yard line the old seats were 115 feet away from the field.

We developed a new two story stacked seating design, so the view lines were much better and much closer at just 45 feet away. Everything was condensed and our design brought the action on the field much closer to the fans in the stands.”

Over the course of the $95 million project, Vance 122 Construction Leaders Today

Brown Builders successfully brought the project to fruition far under the university’s schedule requirements, turning over the finished project in just 294 days. Although none of the project elements were terribly complex, the firm did face a challenge in constructing a brand new major stadium in just one off-season including a new five-story press box.

Across campus, Vance Brown Builders also constructed Stanford University’s Munger Law Graduate Residences. With a scope of $142 million set aside for five residence halls at six stories each, the firm was able to bring their vast experience in housing to bear on the new student development.

Vance Brown Builders’ expertise in a wide array of different types of construction was greatly appreciated by the university. Again, the firm initiated their involvement in the early design stages and helped finalize the layout of the dormitories, along with the internal mechanical systems.

In essence, Stanford wanted five different buildings that could be tied together into one cohesive unit. The complex for graduate law students, features full commercial kitchens, a restaurant, a convenience store, a ball room, social activities centers, outdoor recreational space and a barbecue area. Every step of the way, we brought the project up to the university’s standards. But, this is one of a long line of projects we’ve done with Stanford. Every brick we lay is a step towards a better relationship, and our dedication to clients and the quality of our work has kept those relationships in a manner we rarely see elsewhere in the industry today.” CLT

ABOVE: Stadium, Stanford University. Stanford, Calif. An overhead shot of the opening of the stadium and their first game day in the new facility.

OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Munger Graduate Residences, Stanford University. Stanford, Calif. Ruso Cafe catering kitchen.

BOTTOM LEFT: Stanford Stadium. Erecting the upper bowl and the commencement of the lower bowl CIP concrete.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Scoreboard at Stanford Stadium, northern end zone.

Photos by Bernard André Photography

EDUCATION | WEST

Fall 2011 123

WEST | COMMERCIAL

THIS SPREAD: HAPO Community Credit Union Headquarters Renovation. Kennewick, Wash. A unified and organized space for the Employee Productivity Zone.

Photo by William James Photography.

124 Construction Leaders Today

COMMERCIAL | WEST

MORE THAN

MASS AND

VELOCITY

As Momentum, Inc. continues to build across the United States, their work with financial institutions demonstrates their broad scope of work, which shows no signs of slowing down.

by Joel Cornell

T

he financial industry can usually summon as much ire as it does relief, particularly with the latter half of the past decade in mind. Inside such an industry, where “fat cat” stereotypes clash with the realities of institutions that range from inept and greedy to honest and brilliant, Momentum, Inc. stands as a vanguard of quality, vision and dedication as they plan, design and build the structures in which these financial institutions operate.

After working for several years as principal and head of design for a design firm focused on the institutional and financial market sectors, current Momentum, Inc. president and founding principal Jim Haack finally decided to take his vision and experience to new heights. After working for some time with an equally inspired veteran of the building industry, Bob Saunders, Haack saw that both individuals were losing work respectively, as one exclusively offered design services while the other only provided building and construction services.

Together, the partners decided to form a singular effort that would provide clients with a unique set of design-build services backed by an astounding amount of experience in the financial and institutional sectors.

“Haack has been in the financial market for over 25 years, and Saunders has been in the same boat as well,” said Momentum, Inc.’s Construction Program Manager Colin Winters. “It’s that same wealth of knowledge that’s kept us unique

Fall 2011 125

WEST | COMMERCIAL

BELOW: Fibre Federal Credit Union Operations Center. Longview, Wash.

The ops center has a sophisticated and inviting main entry.

Photo by Ben Benschneider.

126 Construction Leaders Today

in our industry as well since the two founded the firm in 2005. We maintain a deep and complex mindset in terms of the understanding financial institutions seek out, which is executed by staff members who come from a widely diverse range of backgrounds, from finance and architecture to construction and sustainable design.”

Although Momentum, Inc. works in the typical fashion of a design/build firm, their approach and their format are uniquely suited to the nuanced complexities of the financial industry. The Momentum, Inc. design-build method is split into a distinct three part process. Part one, as Winters describes it, is all about discovery.

“Typically, we’ll go into a project with the financial institutions on board at a much earlier stage than most other firms might,” Winters said.

“We team up with the institution from a strategic standpoint and finalize the layout of their branch planning efforts alongside their operations planning efforts. We offer our experience and our insight into what markets they are best fitted for, where in what markets the client is best fitted for, where they can see the most growth in any given market share, and so on.

“Part two is all about feasibility. Once we’ve got a common vision, we set out to ensure that we can make it real. What design will match the

client’s strategy? Does the site support the design?

Are we within budget expectations? How can we leverage the best local resources to do the work?

We pose dozens of questions and answer every last one before breaking ground.

“Thirdly, we begin to delve into our full suite of design and construction services. Once we’ve established the market, the real estate selection, the navigation of the agreements and contracts, and so on, we’re off. We start in with full design services from prototypes on through to construction documents. We handle the marketing/brand elements, audio and visual components of the project, the telephone systems, the furniture, the banking equipment, everything.

“Typically the clients push everything onto us.

We frequently deal with institutions that don’t have a specifically designated team that will handle the project, so we structure our services specifically to cater to these clients and take everything off their plate.”

When the firm first began just five years ago, the range of their projects was solely on the West Coast. Since then, as the markets change along with the economy, the majority of their work is now in the Midwest. Currently, however, Momentum, Inc. is working all across the country, from Washington, Kansas and Louisiana to Michigan,

COMMERCIAL | WEST

PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING

TOP: HAPO Community Credit Union Headquarters. Kennewick, Wash. The newly branded entry transforms the dated image of the old building.

BOTTOM: HAPO Community Credit Union Headquarters. Kennewick, Wash. Spacious yet comfortable member waiting area and coffee bar.

Photos by William James Photography.

pcg.com From the time Momentum, Inc. was selected for HAPO Community Credit Union’s headquarters renovation, they were committed to complete the project successfully without interrupting the credit union’s day-to-day financial operations. During Momentum’s strategic selection process for their interior build-out subcontractor, all signs pointed to the direction of Performance Contracting, Inc (PCI). Based on three previous successful HAPO project partnerships, PCI was the ideal fit to get the project done right, on time and on budget.

“Momentum and PCI have always maintained a great working relationship.

We work collaboratively to foster a constructive work environment for the entire project team,” said Joe Russell, PCI project manager. “Our companies align well together since we place the same value on advance planning and organization when it comes to construction,” he said. “One of the most challenging aspects of the HAPO corporate branch project was completing the renovation while the branch was operating during regular business hours. Having team-player attitudes and sharing common goals helped assure a successful project delivery,” he said.

PCI began their work on the reception area of the ground floor, building a radial focal wall with a large, high-tech television and adding a warm, welcoming fireplace for customers to enjoy in the waiting area. Faux slate accents were also added to complement the paint, tile, wood flooring and carpeting. Aside from the aesthetically pleasing details, PCI also installed acoustical ceilings, wood ceilings in the conference rooms and metal beam ceiling panels in the break room.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to add another HAPO project to our list of successful projects with Momentum," Russell said. See ad on pg 154.

Fall 2011 127

WEST | COMMERCIAL

BOTTOM LEFT: Fibre Federal Credit Union operations center. Longview, Wash.

A sleek and welcoming teller line to conduct member business.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Fibre Federal Credit Union main branch. Longview Wash. An engaging new member waiting area.

Photos by Ben Benschneider

Pennsylvania and Indiana.

In Southwest Washington, Momentum, Inc.’s work on the renovation of the main branch of the Fibre Federal Credit Union has been a prototypical project for the young firm. As the third project to be brought to fruition with Fibre Federal, Momentum, Inc. worked previously with the credit union on their new 35,000 sq. ft. Headquarters and Operations Center as well as a 3,500 sq. ft. prototype branch built from the ground up.

“We had been planning this project with Fibre Federal for some time,” Winters said. “This project was the location of their previous headquarters before we built their new headquarters. As such, we knew that a number of their systems were quite outdated and needed to be adjusted if not replaced.

Through the course of our process, we brought in building commissioning experts that gave us solid reports, backed by the credit union, on specific systems that were failing and how. We incorporated these changes directly into the design as we completed the remodel over five different phases.

“Also, the credit union needed to remain open throughout the course of our work. We couldn’t interrupt member contact, so as we approached that phase we implemented new teller lines on the opposite side of the building. We closed the existing lines on Saturday afternoon, and had everything

open for business on Monday without a hiccup.”

Similarly, as the fourth project for the HAPO Community Credit Union in Washington, Momentum, Inc. was tasked with bringing to fruition a transformation of the institution’s headquarters into their main branch. Thus, Momentum, Inc. had to maintain a fully functional branch and headquarters for the credit union, all while installing a brand new branch prototype.

“We’ve watched this company go from $500 million in assets from when we first partnered with them to about $850 million in assets as it stands today,” Winters said. “We knew them intimately, and their customers as well. With lots of elderly members, they didn’t necessarily take to the large scale and ongoing changes in the project. However, as we went about our work, we found that credit union members would come in more frequently, if only to see how things were progressing. We didn’t have terribly open areas to work with, but we did have a fantastic client and outstanding customers beyond that.”

That devotion to customer satisfaction and building quality structures is what keeps Momentum in business and rapidly evolving as quickly as the construction industry does. Moreover, Momentum, Inc. seems to have been aptly named; because, as they look to the future, there are no signs of slowing down. CLT

BUSACK ELECTRIC, INC.

360-414-0144 busackelectric.com Originally founded in 1973, Busack Electric, Inc. is a second generation electrical contractor specializing in commercial, design/build, institutional, industrial, LEED, lighting and power solutions. Serving the Pacific Northwest with locations in Longview, Wash. and Richland, Wash. Busack Electric is a union contractor certified by the IBEW and the National Electrical Contractors Association.

In June 2011 Busack Electric, hit their five-year accident-free milestone. Busack Electric has worked with Momentum for the last four years on many projects. Recently, they collaborated on Fibre Federal Credit Union's new operations center, main branch renovation and the Kelso, Wash. branch; HAPO Community Credit Union's headquarters remodel and new construction of multiple free standing branches; and Red Canoe Credit Union's new call center, headquarters renovation and multiple free standing branches. See ad on pg 146.

128 Construction Leaders Today

COMMERCIAL  RESIDENTIAL  RESTAURANTS  PUBLIC WORKS

Tucker Construction performs faster, better, and more economically.

Your project is as important to us as it is to you, and deserves high quality, detail-oriented workmanship. We are Certified Green Building Professionals who work on a variety of projects from municipal, to commercial, residential and the arts. We have worked hard to build out many sites in Northern California and we look forward to working hard to build yours. Call or email us today for more information: Tucker Construction, Inc. 1725-D Little Orchard Street San Jose, CA 95125-1053

Phone: 408.287.1424 Fax: 408.287.1448

E-mail: tucker@tuckercon.com

WEST | COMMERCIAL

When Colorado-based company Murray & Stafford, Inc. was hired to construct the country’s first recycled concrete, tilt-up warehouse project, neither the break-neck timeline nor the advanced building techniques deterred them from getting the job done.

by Paige L. Hill

Building Brighter

T

he “brightest” minds from Germany have come to work in the U.S. thanks to the recently completed Enterprise Park courtesy of Murray & Stafford, Inc. which built the first recycled concrete, tilt-up warehouse to house SMA Solar Technology’s U.S. manufacturing, distribution and U.S. headquarters.

“This was a very unique project and a unique partnership for us with the developer,” Joel Scott said, who serves as CEO of Murray & Stafford, Inc. after 12 years with the company. For the self-described “homegrown” construction company which was established in 1966, the project was certainly a testament to their work ethic and also a return of sorts to the company’s roots, which was in building spec warehouses. The Enterprise Park complex includes three buildings, a 170,000 sq. ft. plant for SMA Solar Technology, and two sister flex buildings – 147,000 sq. ft. each. All of the buildings incorporated green building practices and materials, but the warehouse in particular boasted the most.

“This is the first tilt-up warehouse project in the country to be built using recycled concrete, but we didn’t stop there,” Scott said. “We used recycled steel, asphalt and high-efficiency mechanical equipment in the building. We went as far as putting a wind turbine to power the perimeter lights around the entire park.”

The recently LEED accredited staff at Murray & Stafford were up to the task, the real challenge lay in the whiplash-paced schedule that they had been asked to accommodate.

“This was a fast-track, design-build, turnkey process – luckily, that's exactly where we excel. For this size of a warehouse, we moved very very quickly,” Scott said. Fast track indeed. Murray & Stafford, Inc. moved through each 130 Construction Leaders Today

phase of the plant on a month-by-month basis: designing, building and fitting it out for use. The team was hired in October of 2010 and on January 15th the next year they turned over the first phase for use, on February 15th the second, and on March 15th the third.

“Design-build takes on various forms, and for us it was all about communication and coordination,” Scott said. “We worked in conjunction with an architect and engineer and from there put together our entire team. We also formed a partnership with our subcontractors to elicit their services as needed on this tight timeline.”

For the city of Denver, Colo. where Enterprise Park is located, they willingly fast-tracked the building permit process in order to accommodate the German business that would bring 700 new jobs to the area.

“When times are tough and everyone is struggling for work, it was great knowing that we have been a part of bringing these jobs to the area,” Scott said. “For them it was a great introduction to the city, and for us it was the most rewarding part of this project.”

The state-of-the-art solar manufacturer took note and have hired Murray & Stafford to construct their second U.S. manufacturing plant. This one promises to be even more advanced with solar photocells on the roof to power the building’s electricity.

“We may have evolved what we offer in terms of construction services as we grow and stay on the cutting edge, but our philosophy has never changed.

We develop relationships with our clients instead of chasing individual projects,” Scott said. “We find honorable people with whom we would like to do business and stick with them. We have found that our loyalty has been rewarded over and over.” CLT

COMMERCIAL | WEST

OPPOSITE: The Enterprise Park in Denver, Colo. was built for premier solar company SMA Solar Technology. It presents a first in green building for the U.S. — ­ the first recycled concrete, tilt-up warehouse.

THIS PAGE, TOP: One of the two “sister” buildings Murray & Stafford built for SMA Solar, each 147,000 sq. ft., uses green building practices and materials, but also brought 700 new jobs to the city of Denver.

MIDDLE RIGHT: The U.S. headquarters of SMA Solar houses manufacturing distribution and operations including 170,000 sq. ft. plant, pictured here.

BOTTOM: Another shot of the exterior of Enterprise Park in Denver, Colo.

Can’t depict the cleverly hidden solar photocells on the roof, which will power the building’s electricity.

Photos courtesy of Murray & Stafford.

Fall 2011 131

WEST | MULTI-FAMILY

THIS SPREAD: The Beerline B Apartments in the Beerline neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. This area earned its name in the late 1800s and on through to the middle of the 20th century due to the sheer number of active breweries in the area. Northtrack’s apartment project is part of the revitalization of the neighborhood.

Rendering courtesy of Northtrack.

The Ultimate Brew 132 Construction Leaders Today

MULTI-FAMILY | WEST

In one of Milwaukee’s most historic and renowned former brewery districts, the Beerline B, Northtrack Construction Company has given new life to the rapidly changing and emerging neighborhood. by Joel Cornell Fall 2011 133

WEST | MULTI-FAMILY

THIS PAGE: The modern design of the exterior Beerline B Apartments goes with the fresh new look of the Brewers Hill neighborhood ­­— a place that has seen a large amount of residential development following the departure of many of the local breweries since the late 1990s.

OPPOSITE: Various renderings of the interior and exterior of the Beerline B Apartments is the most ambitious new mixed-use projects in the neighborhood with extensive landscaping and recreational facilities projected.

Renderings courtesy of Northtrack.

B

eyond the bustling urban landscape, the renowned manufacturing neighborhoods and the unique cultural centers, Milwaukee, Wis. is known around the world for their expertise in one of humanity’s oldest and greatest forms of culinary art: brewing beer. The historic Beerline B neighborhood in Milwaukee earned its name in the late 1800s and on through to the middle of the 20th century due to the sheer number of active breweries in the area.

Located around Commerce Street at the Southern end of Brewers Hill, the Beerline B neighborhood has since become something of an emerging and rapidly changing neighborhood. The neighborhood has, since the late 1990s, seen an increase in residential development following the departure of many of the local breweries. Most recently, one of the most ambitious new mixed-use projects in the neighborhood has helped to redefine this historic district: the Beerline B Apartments.

Serving as the driving force behind the project, Northtrack Construction Company has used their unique expertise in wood frame construction to bring the project to a prompt and successful completion.

“The Beerline B Apartments project has been incredibly exciting for us,” said Northtrack Construction founder and president, David Hoff. “The three buildings included in the project stand on a prominent site on the main road of a highly significant Milwaukee neighborhood, right next to the Milwaukee River.

There was a fair amount of unique challenges we had to overcome throughout the project; but fortunately, we’re a similarly unique firm that can easily handle all aspects of the project under one roof, from the earliest pre-construction stages until the day we hand the keys over the owner.”

After serving the Alterra Health Care Corporation on an international scale as their Vice President in charge of design, development and construction, Hoff departed the company in 1998 in order to cater to the rapidly changing professional services and consultation market. As a carefully considered response to the burgeoning local markets, Hoff founded The Hoff Group, a firm that would assist real estate developers who needed expert development advice.

The firm served to retain consultants, general contractors and engineers, all of whom would design, develop and build the projects that Hoff’s clients had requested. As the firm’s projects were completed one after another, Hoff realized that while his contractors were doing their jobs quite well, they were charging a pretty penny for their contracted services. Hoff felt that, with proper management alongside 134 Construction Leaders Today

The Hoff Group, his team could serve as a much more efficient general contractor. Thus, in 2004, Northtrack Construction was born.

“We began by building the projects that we were already developing,” Hoff said. “We found ourselves a real niche in southeastern Wis., being one of just a few non-union wood frame builders. Additionally, we’ve been uniquely able to work closely with both union and non-union trades, public and private clients alike. My background is pretty diverse, which gave us a real upper hand. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning, and I’ve been licensed since 1990; we are able to encompass all of the design, development and construction elements of each and every project. That gives us more efficient control over quality, budget and scheduling, as everything is done in-house.”

Due to Hoff’s many decades of experience across every conceivable element of the building process, Northtrack Construction and The Hoff Group have carved out a unique niche in their region. Northtrack Construction has become renowned for their expertise in wood frame construction, specifically for medium rise buildings under five stories, encompassing residential work, retail and institutional projects, and corporate offices and headquarters.

MULTI-FAMILY | WEST

This expertise allows Hoff ’s firms to build with a system that costs less than traditional steel buildings while reducing their construction schedules as well; all while retaining reliable quality and durability. The firms have long retained a reputation for designing, developing and constructing beautifully ornate buildings on a grand scale that typically come in around $15 to $25 less per sq. ft. when compared to traditional structural systems.

Hoff was able to bring all of Northtrack’s expertise to the table for the Beerline B Apartments with the support of Renaissance Development, a company which specializes in condominium development. The three buildings are almost exclusively residential, with mixed-use retail space available on the first floor of the largest of the three. However, apart from the design, development and construction of the actual buildings, the firm faced its biggest challenge in the building’s foundations.

Simply getting out of the ground was the largest time sink in the project. First off, being adjacent to the Milwaukee River, Northtrack Construction had to repair and replace the rather dilapidated seawall. The poor condition of the soil itself stood as the next challenge for the foundation, which

required a deeper foundation system than what would normally be necessary. Further, there were several contamination issues on the site, so some serious environmental remediation had to take place before the foundation could be constructed.

If that were not enough, the project sat on top of a rather sizable municipal sewer which bisected the site. Essentially, Northtrack Construction was forced to build carefully on either side of the sewer while making sure that it could easily be maintained.

Despite all of these challenges just in the initial building stages, Hoff was able to deliver a fantastic product which reflected the unique culture of the neighborhood that is simultaneously historic and emerging, on budget and on schedule.

“In addition to our specialty in wood frame construction, having multiple disciplines all under one roof have really allowed us to stand out in the industry,” Hoff said. “In this marketplace, one typically doesn’t find a development firm run by licensed architects, combined with decades of construction experience. Our clients understand that and have since hired us for projects in Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Florida. Our competition is sharp, but our small firm has a larger platform of professional and construction management services, which gives us a leg up on those competitors.” CLT Fall 2011 135

WEST | ASSISTED LIVING

136 Construction Leaders Today

ASSISTED LIVING | WEST

OPPOSITE: Asturias Senior Apartments.

Panorama City, Calif.

Photo by Kelly Barrie of Panic Studio LA.

AGING GRACEFULLY The Optimus Construction, Inc. team is building what could be the most desirable senior living center in the nation – with a working theater, pottery classes, yoga studios and a pool – all that situated in the glamorous North Hollywood neighborhood.

by Paige Hill

A

far cry from the oft-mocked Floridian style senior living communities, the North Hollywood Senior Artists Colony is more akin to an exclusive art club; but, you have to reach a certain age to apply for membership.

The high-density 126-unit complex is a mix of 80 percent market rate and 20 percent low income apartments over four stories of stylish green buildings.

“There has been a lot of activity in the North Hollywood area recently to anchor it firmly as an arts district and this is just another facet of that,” said Jeff Boysen, president of Optimus Construction, Inc. “Though we are set on the outer reaches of that area where dilapidated apartments used to be, the plan is that new developments like this one will continue to fill in the area and make it a vital part of the Los Angeles area.”

The Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) played a large role in getting the development through the laborious paperwork and building permits, allowing Optimus Construction to get on track for construction and set to open in summer of 2012.

The community amenities include art and sculpture studios, sculpture exhibit space, creative writing areas and a read aloud library, computer filmmaking and digital music editing equipment, a computer media arts center and more traditional community rooms. But the real star of the colony is the theater, with enough stadium seating for 80, dressing rooms equipped with make-up tables, rehearsal space and a full sound and lighting system to put on a Broadway production should that strike their fancy. The theater, which stands at two stories tall, was nothing new for the Optimus crew; but, as Boysen pointed out, it takes a village to create a professional-grade theater.

“This was a unique collaboration to say the least,” Boysen said. “The Road Theatre Company, CRA/LA and others from

the theater community came together to give their input on the project. The Road Theatre will hold drama classes for the residents and put on productions. They will also host other theater productions that come through. This is Hollywood and it’s the main business here.”

But unlike the old Hollywood where the complex resides, this building will be sleek, efficient, modern and LEED certified under LEED-NC v2.2.

“We feel like we are on the cutting edge because when we began this project, LEED for Homes was still in its pilot stage,” Boysen said. “We have a big menu of ways we are reaching our LEED certification goals and many of them make sense in terms of time and money. As a general statement, there is a proclivity to assume that all green building models offer a balance between time and money, as well. We’ve found that we have to mold that balance ourselves by researching and seeking out the most economical and green options for the NoHo Senior Artists Colony.”

Though the project is actually the first of several LEED projects for Optimus Construction, Inc., their LEED AP, Tania Boysen, has the experience to equip them with knowledge directly on site.

“We are now working on four LEED projects at once, so educating our subs on how to properly recycle this or install that is definitely the main goal as we realize this is going to come in handy,” Boysen said. “Between the submittal process and procuring green materials early on, much of how we run things at Optimus in our preconstruction phase is on par.”

The project is seeking LEED certification through efficient recycling and waste management efforts, using recycled and green materials where available, and making the building envelope tight and energy-efficient through insulation.

“Tania’s perspective is unique,” Boysen said. “Her backFall 2011 137

WEST | ASSISTED LIVING THIS SPREAD: Cantabria Senior Apartments, Panorama City, Calif.

Photo by Kelly Barrie, Panic Studio LA.

138 Construction Leaders Today

ASSISTED LIVING | WEST

Fall 2011 139

WEST | ASSISTED LIVING

TOP: Andalucía Senior Apartments. Van Nuys, Calif.

Photo courtesy Optimus Construction.

BOTTOM LEFT: Groundbreaking at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony in Hollywood, Calif. Photo by Kelly Barrie of Panic Studio LA BOTTOM MIDDLE: Rendering of NoHo Senior Arts Colony. Rendering by John Cotton Architects.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Magnolia at Highland, San Bernadino, Calif. Photo courtesy Optimus Construction.

JYG CONCRETE

661-607-0337 JYG Concrete Construction, Inc. specializes in structural concrete projects with expertise in subterranean and on-grade parking, multi-story decks, prevailing wage and hillside projects. With over 15 years in the structural concrete industry, they provide contractors and owners with quality, efficiency and integrity for all concrete construction needs. No matter the size of the job, you will appreciate JYG’s commitment to on-time performance, quality workmanship and competitive pricing. See ad on pg 155.

140 Construction Leaders Today

ground in green building and LEED certification is unprecedented in our field; most importantly, she speaks the language of the general contractor and she’s part of our team.”

The units won’t be lacking in any creature comforts, though. The one- and two-bedroom units boast highend plumbing fixtures, granite counter tops, hardwood features and energy efficient appliances.

“They aren’t cutting any corners in terms of finishes in the units; however, the point of this complex is to get the residents out of their apartments and into the pool and attending pottery, yoga and dance classes. I mean, the lifestyle here will really be something to be celebrated,” Boysen said.

Not far from NoHo lies another senior housing project Optimus is building in San Bernardino – The Magnolia at Highland, which is scheduled to be completed by wintertime of this year.

“This project is special because of the incredible environment where it sits,” Boysen said. “In an urban setting, we are really confined and restricted; here we have been able to stretch out a bit. The grounds are beautiful and there is a walking trail adjacent to the building.”

Though perhaps a quieter group than at NoHo, the residents of The Magnolia at Highland will enjoy a pool, spa, community room, fitness center, library, outdoor fireplace and barbecue and a game room complete with billiards. Covering over 86,500 sq. ft., the three-storied,

wood frame complex will house 80 units designed specifically for senior living. Though the crowd is a bit younger at the multi-family apartment complex, Sherman Village in Reseda, Calif., the amenities and available activities keep them up to speed with their nearby senior residents.

“Sherman Village is designed specifically to bring a sense of community to the families living here,” said Robert Gibson, vice president of construction.

“The community room isn’t just another space, it’s where children have after-school activities and do their homework together. It’s where neighbors get together for barbecues.”

Since the subsidized apartment complex is meant to house those in the moderate-to-low income bracket, there is an increased emphasis on a community feeling.

The 73-unit apartment building sits over a basement and the semi-subterranean parking structure will be complete by fall 2012. “Because so few apartments are being built in the Los Angeles area, especially market-rate ones, we have really found the best craftsmen and subcontractors and brought them onto our projects,” Boysen said. “In many ways this has been a tough time for the construction industry, but we’ve found a loyal group of employees and craftsmen. We are in a fortunate position to have two years of work on our hands right now; beyond that, I think we will continue growing.” CLT

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Serving Southern California Custom Estates • Single Family Multi-Story Condominiums Apartments • Community Centers

STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES

PROVIDING OUTSTANDING CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS.

Tenant Improvements • Ground-Ups Interior & Exterior Wall Board

Acoustical Clouds and Sound Proofing

Resilient Channel

Architectural Foam Crown and Corbels

Light Metal Stud Framing T-Bar Ceilings Insulation

Finish Textures: Orange Peel, Smooth Wall, Knockdown, Hand Texture, Venetian Plaster

by Joel Cornell

A

long some of the most beautiful vistas in the country, Standard Pacific Homes has added over 90 new neighborhoods across the nation in 2011 alone. For more than half a century, the firm has been building high quality homes for families in all regions. Their ongoing success is based on ensuring that each client finds an outstanding home ownership experience. Every one of their neighborhoods provides the utmost in choice, quality and value - all backed by Standard Pacific Homes’ longstanding tradition of excellence in design and craftsmanship.

From California, Nevada and Colorado to the Carolinas and Florida, Standard Pacific Homes has been working tirelessly to bring a difference to the industry.

From sales representatives to construction representatives to customer service teams, everyone at Standard Pacific Homes takes pride in doing things right every step of the way.

Founded in 1965 out of southern California, the firm operates around the importance they place on creating lasting, unified neighborhoods and homes that customers can be proud to own for generations to come. In their 50 years in business, Standard Pacific Homes has built more than 113,000 individual residences across the country.

Despite this massive growth, the firm has managed to remain faithful to their original vision: to create well-crafted, thoughtfully designed homes to provide a high quality of life for the families who live in them and complement the neighborhoods they share. Besides their thousands of homes and a thriving business, Standard Pacific Homes has built up a reputation for excellence in home building that is respected by industry peers as much as by customers.

Throughout their expansive history, Standard Pacific Homes has been recognized both nationally and locally for their standards of quality in the industry.

Rated highest in New Home Quality and Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates, the firm has also been noted by Fortune 500 in their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies and one of the 100 Best Places to Work. Builder Magazine named Standard Pacific Homes on the Fast Track list of America’s Leading Homebuilders.

Additionally, Standard Pacific Homes has maintained a deep commitment to the communities in which they build. They understand that what they build extends well beyond the borders of their neighborhoods. The firm partners with local governments and charitable organizations in an effort to build strong communities that are great places to call home. Their efforts take many forms, including employee volunteer efforts, in-kind donations of materials or services, financial donations and more. Just one more way that Standard Pacific Homes strives to do the right thing every day. CLT

Phone (949) 206-1119 • Fax (949) 206-1199

w w w . c a l i b e r i n t. n e t

23322 South Point Dr. Suite B. Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Fall 2011 141

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

HIGH QUALITY PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS MECHANICAL CONTRACTING Design, Installation & Service of Environmental Systems and Manufacturing Processes

Therma is proud to work with Vance Brown Builders.

We offer mechanical contracting services in the following areas:

Installation & Distribution of protective products for

FLOORING, CABINETS, COUNTERS, HANDRAILS and more to prevent trade damage.

WE’RE PROUD TO WORK WITH STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES AND WARMINGTON HOMES.

Plumbing

Electropolishing

Process Piping

Clean Rooms

Tube Bending

Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Engineering

Service

Air Conditioning

Quality Control

(408) 347-3400

www.therma.com

1601 Las Plumas Ave. San Jose, CA 95133

KDS KDS Plumbing, Inc. Serving the plumbing needs of the Northern Bay area since 1994.

KDS

Specializing in Commercial, Industrial, Life Science and LEED projects.

KDS PLUMBING, INC.

2087 Ringwood Asve., Suite 10 • San Jose, California 95131 p (408) 435.1685 • f (408) 435. 1687 • Lic. No. 696971

142 Construction Leaders Today

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Spectrum

L.R. NELSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. L.R. Nelson would like to congratulate

The Warmington Group on their successful corporation.

We are pleased to have been part of their team since 1996.

• Structural • Civil • Planning • Survey

6765 West Russell Road, Ste. 200 Las Vegas, Nevada 89118 51 West 9000 South Sandy, Utah 84070

www.lrneng.com

NEVADA GYPSUM FLOORS

Tube systems that deliver

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987

Insured & Licensed in NV: 27847 - UT: 476013-5501

GREEN

Founded in 1975, Air Link International has remained a leading full-service company for 35 years. Offering quality and efficient custom solutions for pneumatic tube systems, Air Link has fitted more than 20,000 systems worldwide in over 10 countries. retail

- Floor Leveling/Underlayments

NEVADA GYPSUM FLOORS

- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing

is proud to work with

- Sound Control Floor Systems - Waterproofing & Deck Systems

call us today to get started!

medical

WE SPECIALIZE IN

manufacturing distribution warehouse transportation batch plant

The Warmington Group

- Epoxy Floor Systems - Roof Insulating Concrete - Geotechnical Engineered Fills

We congratulate them on their continued success.

- Silicone Roof Membranes

www.nvgypsum.com (702) 871-3330 Or email Sales at: sales@nvgypsum.com

www.airlinkint.com 1189-A North Grove Street Anaheim, CA 92806-2110

Toll Free: (800) 388-8237 Tel. (714) 632-3020 Fax. (714) 632-3621

Fall 2011 143

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

CCTV • Access Control Intercom • Fire Alarm Systems

DESIGNING FA B R I C AT I N G I N S TA L L I N G TESTING AND M A I N TA I N I N G The systems that

PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY. FIRE PROTECTION INC. Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Electronic Systems International, Inc. 3010 Mallard Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Tel. (719) 473-2660 • Fax (719) 473-2676

17 Janis Way Scotts Valley, CA 95066 License #C-16 847906

Office (831) 461-1100 Fax (831) 461-0433 bfp1@pacbell.net

Prid e in Performanc e

e M C Malm Electrical Contractors, LLC

Proud to partner with FCI Constructors on a successful project for University of Colorado Boulder – IBS building 266 Basher Drive, Suite 2 · Berthoud, CO 80513 PHONE 970.532.9900 • FAX 970.532.9903

www.malmelectric.com 144 Construction Leaders Today

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

PROUD TO WORK WITH Textile Products Co. Inc.

FCI CONSTRUCTORS

1050 Yuma St. Suite 200 / Denver, CO 80204

Where the customer is always first

SERVICES OFFERED: Mini Blinds Vertical Blinds

OsBro, LLC is a turnkey wood frame

subcontractor,

in

business

since 2000. We have performed subcontracts for apartment buildings

Draperies

and student housing projects with up to

Motorized Shades

buildings, log and timber projects

Pleated Shades

several hundred units, hotels, medical such as The Denver Zoo and others too numerous to list. Prominent in

Roller Shades

our portfolio is affordable housing. We

Traverse Rods

for FCI Constructors, Inc. and

Architrac

have performed several subcontracts Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

We appreciate the importance of

Cubical Track

preconstruction activity coordination

Cubical Curtains

to eliminate the surprises so often

IV Track

and the value it adds. Our goal is encountered during construction. This will help us stay on schedule, work

Bottle Holders

safely, and be profitable. When we do

Skylight Blinds

given project has one less obstacle to

our part the rest of the team on any

Skylight Shades

overcome. We strive to be one player

Custom Sewing

time we perform a subcontract.

on a successful team each and every

Projection Screens Complete Installation Services Call us today (303) 572-3800

PO Box 284 Castle Rock, CO 80104

For more information, visit royaltextileproducts.com

Phone (303) 646-5112 Fax (303) 646-5149

We’ve got you covered.

Experience the commitment to quality that has been B&M’s trademark for over 60 years.

Whether you are a homeowner, a small builder, a maintenance supervisor, or building largescale, B&M has the experience and expertise to complete your job with the highest quality.

Call us today to for more info.

Commercial • Residential • Sheet Metal Service & Maintenance • Solar RoofConnect® • RoofSave® 3768 Eureka Way Frederick, CO 80516 Phone 303-443-5843 Fax 303-938-9642

www.bmroofing.com

No job is too big or small!

Fall 2011 145

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

If disaster strikes,

IS YOUR BUILDING PREPARED?

Paver Driveways Patios Sidewalks Steps Water Features FOR YOUR HOME

PROTECT YOUR BUILDING WITH

ON THE SPOT FIRESTOP

TRUSTED PROTECTION THROUGH PENETRATIONS SLAB EDGE JOINTS SEALANTS

LEED CONSTRUCTION

We install more residential brick paver other paver contractor in Denver.

We also do large and small commercial paving jobs using pervious and permeable pavers all over the front range of Colorado.

paver and concrete paver patios, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, flagstone patios and much more...

146 Construction Leaders Today

INDUSTRIAL

patios, driveways and fire pits than any

brick paver projects! We install brick

gilbert-herrera303@hotmail.com 5266 Tennyson St Denver, Colorado 80212

DESIGN/BUILD

Denver’s leading brick paver and concrete paver contractor.

Call us for free estimates on all

Tel 720-298-0244 Fax 303-284-3068

COMMERCIAL

(303) 477-9277

RockyMountainHardscapes.com Authorized Dealer and Installer

SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WITH TWO LOCATIONS: 960 Industrial Way, Ste. 2 Longview, WA 98632 306.414.0144 1832 Terminal Drive Richland, WA 99354 509.943.1235

www.BusackElectric.com

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Builders’ Insulation

Providing Comfort, Quality and Service for over 55 years

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1976 NEW INSTALL & ALL REPAIR WORK

Metal Roof Design & Installation High Quality Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Hardie Plank Custom Metal Fabrication Soffit & Fascia • Seamless Rainware All Colors & Styles We Stand Behind All Our Work!

Call Today for Free Estimate

(801) 528-1850

3215 S. 1900 West • Ogden, UT • M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Family owned and operated since 1965, Builders’ Insulation has been providing homeowners and companies with quality products and services.

Our mission is to provide you with the best quality materials at competitive prices so your family can enjoy the comfort of a fully insulated home and the energy and money saving that comes along with new insulation.

Appleton, WI Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Denver, CO Greensboro, SC Houston, TX

CURRENTLY SERVING: Johnsburg, IL Jacksonville, FL Madison, WI Memphis, TN Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Nashville, TN New Orleans, LA Orlando, FL

Pensacola, FL Plainfield, IL Portland, OR Raleigh, NC Richmond, VA San Antonio, TX Tampa, FL Virginia Beach, VA Washington, DC

847-497-3700 www.builderinsulation.com

Commercial, Residential, Steep and Low Slope, Maintenance

We take pride in our honesty and quality work.

To experience the Stuart Roofing difference,

Call us today at (877) 592-7974. www.stuartroofingofut.com | stuartroof@aol.com 189 West 7th Street Ogden, UT 84404

www.gillenco.com

Email: inform@gillenco.com

Wisconsin Office 218 W. Becher Street Milwaukee, WI 53207-1190

TEL: FAX:

(414) 769-3120 (414) 769-3135

Illinois Office 1400 Renaissance Drive, Suite 305 Park Ridge, IL 60068

TEL: FAX:

(847) 827-8660 (847) 827-1880

Fall 2011 147

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Partners in Quality At Consolidated Engineering Laboratories we consider ourselves more than a Testing Laboratory. With our depth of in-house resources and staffed with the finest Materials Engineers and fully certified field and laboratory staff, CEL can provide all your engineering and quality assurance needs for any size project.

Natural Stone Elegance Commercial & Residential Granite Marble Stone Products

Sales & Installation

Ceramic Tile Cabinets Carpet

Vinyl Hardwood Corian

Headquartered in San Ramon, California, we have offices and laboratories throughout the Western United States and Hawaii.

SERVICES • SPECIAL INSPECTION • GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING • MATERIALS TESTING • CEL CONSULTING • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING • FIRE LIFE SAFETY • SPECIALIZED SERVICES CEL HEADQUARTERS 2001 Crow Canyon Rd, Suite 100 San Ramon, CA 94583

License #23609 (C-20) #36784 (C-19) #71580 (C-3B)

www. ce-labs.com Main: (925) 314-7100 Fax: (925) 855-7140

www.delgrossofloor.com Tel. 702-737-8867 Fax 702-597-3017

5905 South Decatur Boulevard Suite 7 Bodega Business Park Las Vegas, Nevada 89118

SNFP SOUTHERN NEVADA

F I R E P ROT E C TION

We install and service all your fire protection and security needs.

Specializing in Commecial & Residential Development

FIRE SPRINKLERS SECURITY & MONITORING FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FIRE HYDRANTS EMERGENCY LIGHTING FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT FIRE RETARDANT

LAS VEGAS 3225 E. Post Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89120 Office 702.458.8600 Fax 702.458.8765 RENO 2315 Dickerson Rd. Reno, NV 89503 Office 775.322.2779 Fax 775.322.3904

SAFETY COMPLIANCES

www.southernnevadafireprotection.com Nevada Contractors License #75287 & 75288 California Contractors License #805026

148 Construction Leaders Today

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

CRAFTSMANSHIP—Our staff is made up of trained and experienced carpenters. They’ve been on the jobsite just like you. They know what it takes to construct great homes.

Great Lakes Components Give us a call and let us show you the difference our carpenters can make on your next project.

262.763.2226 496 South Pine Street Burlington, WI 53105 www.glcomponents.com

QUALITY—Precise and computerized cuts ensure each joint meets your exacting standards. Our quality control team inspects each completed component and verifies it meets all of your specifications.

PERFORMANCE—Weather can’t stop us. Rain or shine, our production facility is building homes, large and small, and can deliver to the site when you need it, ensuring a smooth and efficient construction schedule.

BUILT BY CARPENTERS FOR CARPENTERS

Excellence of workmanship

combined with a proven commitment to customer satisfaction. That’s what has set the groundwork for over 40 years of customer confidence at Horner Plumbing. Recognized as the preferred plumber for preferred builders, Horner Plumbing takes pride in the steady controlled growth COMMITMENT • PROFESSIONALISM • SERVICE that has made us a prominent fixture in the Milwaukee Horner Plumbing Co. Inc. area building industry. Our commercial, 379 Forest Grove Drive industrial, and multi-family specialty PO Box 785 divisions give our customers the Pewaukee, WI 53072 opportunity to work with someone Tel. 1-800-216-2463 familiar with their specific needs.

Fax (262) 695-7130

Committed to job satisfaction.

Premier Flooring Inc., is a flooring company that specializes in the Commercial Industry, while competing equally in Residential. As a leader in the industry, we offer Union Trained, Certified Installers.

Services We Offer:

CARRASCO KUBE CABRAL

CEMENT CONTRACTORS, INC. 2020 S. Bannock Street Denver, CO 80223

Phone: 303.761.9499 Fax: 303-761-9599 CARRASCO KUBE CABRAL IS PROUD TO WORK WITH MURRAY AND STAFFORD We congratulate them on their success.

• Carpet • Laminate • Ceramic Tile • Carpet Tile • Linoleum • Vinyl Flooring • Rubber Flooring • Pre-Finished Wood Flooring • Gym Floors • Epoxy Flooring • Stair Treads • VCT • Environmental "Green" Solutions

www.premierflooringinc.com N110 W13125 Washington Dr. Suite F Germantown, WI 53022

Phone: 262-250-9202 Fax: 262-251-0406

Fall 2011 149

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

“Safety, Quality, Performance” planning & design

Commercial Interior Design

A

t J-Squared Planning & Design, we

provide Space Planning, Design and FF&E

Your Source for Hospitality Supply SUPPLIES FOR HOTELS • RESTAURANTS COMMERCIAL • SENIOR LIVING

BATH & BATH ACCESSORIES

services for Corporate, Hospitality and Gaming Environments. With over 20 years

mission to provide exceptional design solutions that accommodate our client’s vision, schedule and budget. Depending on the project, we offer turn-key solutions or coordinate with architects, contractors and purchasing agents in order to provide a seamless process for our clients. Give us a

BEDS & LINENS

call today for more information and find out

BUSINESS CENTER

how we can make your next space amazing.

HEATING/COOLING UNITS DOORS & FRAMES

A & B Painting has been servicing Northern California for over 40 years and is a leader in the painting industry. Our local offices located in Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Oakland have experienced estimators, many with more than a quarter century of experience or longer to provide local customer service.

A & B’s long history as a leader in our industry continues as we lead in the application of “green” and LEED coatings, wall coverings and panels, Tex-Cote, intumescent coatings and other specialty applications. We provide the highest level of Safety, Service, Performance and Quality.

We are a proud member of the PDCA and U.S Green Building Council.

CONVENTIONAL LOCKSETS ELECTRONIC LOCKS

Contractor’s License #311439

WINDOWS

South Bay 672 Walsh Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel. (408) 727-4915 Fax (408) 496-1819

1910 8th Ave. NE PO Box 2108 Aberdeen, SD 57401

North Bay 5 Dorman Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 Tel. (415) 282-3404 Fax (415) 826-6243

1-800-456-3441

questsupply.com J-Squared P l a nni ng & De si g n 3 03 .726.1707 j2desi g n@com c a st .ne t Interi or Arc h i te c tu re & De s i g n | F F& E 150 Construction Leaders Today

Commercial . Residential . Industrial

of design experience it has become our

East Bay 1000 Broadway Street, Suite 260 Oakland, CA 94607 Tel. (510) 451-2589 Fax (510) 420-1978 www.abpaintinginc.com

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Redwood City Electric As one of the largest IBEW contractors in the western United States, we have the resources to exceed your design and construction expectations.

With over 600 employees and a .55 safety experience modi�ication rate (EMR), our business continues to re�lect strong growth through innovation and our team's commitment to exceed customer expectations.

We operate from of�ices located in Santa Clara, Vacaville and Sacramento and will perform work throughout the West Coast.

(408) 450-4800 | www.rcelectric.com Performance | Quality | Innovation • Design/Build • Preconstruction • Mission Critical • Healthcare • Telecommunications

11 Years of Quality Multi Unit Production and Custom Home Framing PHONE (661) 273-4966 • FAX (661) 274 - 1834 40112 18th Street W • Palmdale, CA 93551

Kirby Construction is proud to work with Optimus Construction.

Fall 2011 151

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

TRADE SHOW GRAPHICS

Adair

CAR WRAPAROUNDS

SEWER & WATER Sanitary Water Main and Storm Sewer Construction

GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR WINDOW DISPLAYS

Serving Milwaukee and Central Wisconsin 9530 N. 107th St. Milwaukee, WI 53224-1108 Tel: 414-247-9100 ditchdigger@adairsewer.com

EARTHMOVING GRADING & PAVING

Serving Central California

Serving Las Vegas, Vegas, Henderson Henderson,, North Las Vegas, Vegas, Mesquite Mesquite,, and Southern Nevada.

Nevada.

Don Tucker & Son has over 50 years of experience in Excavating Contracting

CUSTOM SIGNS AND GRAPHICS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

We’re proud to work with Vance Brown Builders.

Call us today: (408) 968-0082 Cont. Lic. No. A-317278-HAZ

Proud to work with North Track Construction.

152 Construction Leaders Today

SIGNS NOW LAS VEGAS

P.O. Box 480 San Martin, CA 95046

Signs & Graphics ADA Braille Signs ADA Signs Banners Carved Signs Digital Graphics Dry Erase Boards

Monument Signs Post & Panel Signs Signs Tradeshow Vehicle Graphics Vehicle Wraps Wall Logos & Graphics

phone: 702-733-8822 fax: 702-733-8944 6290 S. Pecos Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89120

WWW.SIGNSNOWLASVEGAS.COM

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Congratulations on your continued success, Northtrack! All of us at Family-owned and operated since 1952.

Applewood Drywall Service, Inc. have enjoyed working with you on many projects and look forward to a long relationship working together.

Applewood Drywall Service, Inc. is a full service drywall company for both residential and commercial projects.

Our specialties include steel stud framing, insulation, acoustical ceilings and complete drywall, plaster and custom finishes.

We are a certified EIFS installer and handle home inspections and repair of the EIFS system. We are fully insured and bonded for any size project. We are a non-union company.

Make an appointment today and see Heitman, Inc. concentrates mainly on excavating and grading commercial developments within a 60 mile radius of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

what Applewood can do for you.

Our success lies with our skilled employees and the knowledge they bring to the business.

Heitman Inc. has worked closely with Northtrack Construction for over five years and wishes them continued success in the future.

We are conveniently located at: 10554 Donges Ct. / Milwaukee, WI 53224 Office: 414-354-1196 Fax: 414-354-2620 Email: heitmanexc@aol.com

N30 W22377 Green Rd. Suite A Waukesha, WI 53186 Phone 262-524-0500 | Fax 262-524-1009

Fall 2011 153

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

Call for a Free Estimate Today!

Factory Flooring direct

(435) 833-0203 (801) 250-0799

Flooring made simple and affordable.

WOOD FLOORS

CARPET

LAMINATE

TILE • SLATE TRAVERTINE

VINYL

DURACERAMIC

We’ve got you covered.

We make it our priority to get you the flooring you want with fast and friendly service.

We supply and install names you trust like Shaw, Tuftex, Beaulieu, Marazzi, Mannington.

We are also a Mohawk Floorscapes dealer.

As a Utah based company, we will come to you with our Mobile Showroom anywhere, for free, including the Salt Lake Valley, Tooele county, Utah county and all surrounding areas. Come see our vast selection of:

CARPET

WOOD

TILE

VINYL

SLATE

DURACERAMIC

TRAVERTINE

LAMINATE

www.FactoryFlooringDirect.com

Visit our showroom: 7666 North Highway 36 • Lake Point, Utah 84074 154 Construction Leaders Today

REGIONAL MARKETPLACE

WE GIVE HOMEBUYERS THE TOOLS TO DESIGN AT C H ATE AU I NTERI O RS, WE FO CUS O N THE HOMEBUYER EXPERIENCE AND CREATING UNIQUELY FINISHED SPACE S. OU R STU DI O CH ATEAU® S O FTWA RE P ROVI DE S A FULL COLOR CATALOG OF OP TIONS FOR YOU TO SELECT FROM.

Custom Designed Interiors

We are the Design Center for Warmington Homes as well as other builders. We have on-site showrooms in Northern California, including Alameda and Davis and in Las Vegas, as well as a 13,000 s.f. main showroom in Irvine. Our custom software Studio Chateau® is an internet-based options selection and management program for homebuilders, design

®

centers and sub-contractors. Visit us online or give us a call to find out more about how we can craft your interiors.

CHATEAUINTERIORSANDDESIGN.COM • STUDIOCHATEAU.COM

Concrete Construction, Inc. Structural Concrete Specialists 661-607-0337 We go above and beyond all expectations to build the outcome you expect.

JYG Concrete Construction, Inc. specializes in structural concrete projects with expertise in all facets of concrete work including subterranean and on-grade parking structures, multi-story deck construction, prevailing wage projects and Hillside projects. With over 15 years in the structural concrete industry, our business is based on providing Contractors and Owners with the utmost quality, efficiency and integrity in all of their concrete construction needs. No matter the job size, you will appreciate JYG’s commitment to on-time performance, quality workmanship and competitive pricing.

License #839335 24841 Avenue Tibbitts | Valencia , CA 91355

www.jygconstruction.com | info@jygconstruction.com Fall 2011 155

MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE MO DER N CUS TOM HOM ES

STUDIOHOWE

IN . 2 ED ol UR 1, V AT 01 FE ng 2 i r Sp

ARCHITECTURE LEADERS TODAY T H E M A G A Z I N E F O R C A P TA I N S O F INDUSTRY www.architectureleaderstoday.com

A self-described modernist in theory and style, founder and owner Seth Howe draws inspiration from everything around him and is sensitive to how his clients will experi and move throug ence h their spaces.

ARCHITECTURE LEADERS TODA F O R C A P TA Y INS OF IND U S T RY

T H E M AG A Z INE www.a rchitectureleaderstod

ay.com

VENDRICK CONSTRUCTION INC.

A SMALL FOUNDATION SUPPORTIN G BIG

by Joel Cornell

With high annual growth and a backlog of work standing at a worth of about $22 million, one would think VendRick Construction, Inc. would be a massive corporate construction firm with countless bustling employees. On the contrary, the relatively small staff that VendRick Construction, Inc. began with in 1993 has remained the stable foundation of their success to this day.

“Our real specialty lies in our ability to properly manage and utilize our short list of highly trained and experienced employees and subcontractors who we rely on like family to make sure that our clients budget, scheduling and aesthetic needs are met every step of the way,” said company president Frank Vendemia.

Vendemia began in the industry after receiving his degree in civil engineering. In his senior year in college, he worked with Derrick “Rick” Dickson, who managed his own construction company. Right out of high school, Dickson entered into a local carpentry apprenticeship program. He worked with a local commercial contracting company for nearly two decades before starting his own business. It was this company that Vendemia worked for before he wanted to

GROWTH

start his own business as well. Vendemia and Dickson decided to partner up instead, and see how that suited them and their goals. Should any problems arise, they would go their separate ways. To this day, Vendemia and Dickson have been doing what they love and have kept their business and their passion going strong.

“For the most part,” Vendemia said, “we tend to handle public works projects such as large multifamily complexes, school renovations and medical facilities. We don’t always take on the most attractive or visible projects; that’s not our aim. We want to work on projects that fit our forte. Whether we’re working on a public bid project for a school renovation or a design/ build project for an apartment complex, we’re able to provide the ultimate service to our clients by keeping our management teams small and project-oriented, while relying on a family of experienced employees and specialized subcontractors and specialists who are the absolute best at what they do.”

Located in Brookfield, Ohio close to the Pennsylvania border, VendRick Construction, Inc. operates locally in a 60 mile radius. Despite

the fact that VendRick’s annual revenues have grown by millions of dollars every year, they focus on building projects locally. They can utilize their knowledge of the area, its nuances and its residents to give their clients the highest quality building program.

“We do as much of the work ourselves as we can manage,” Vendemia said, “but once we’re outside our internal capacity to perform efficiently, we reach out to our roster of quality subcontractors to work with people we know and trust to get the job done right and on time.”

VendRick Construction, Inc.’s philosophy promises the continued involvement of at least one company principal on each and every project, as well as the commitment to quality construction by the entire building group working as a single team.

Both Rick and Frank attribute the company’s success to their faith, family, and friends. By focusing on building proper relationships and teams as much as they concentrate on the buildings themselves, VendRick Construction, Inc. is able to maintain a history of quality projects done on time, every time. ALT

Vendrick.indd 1 4/28/2011 7:43:37 PM

Was your business featured in this issue?

Order customized marketing materials based on your editorial content to meet your specific promotional needs: Magazine Reprints ARCHITECTURE LEADERS TODAY

I N E F O R C A P TA I N S O F I N D U S T RY T H E M AG A Z today.com www.architectureleaders

Coffee-table quality reproductions made to impress

Custom Brochures Your feature is customized with a cover, your logo and contact info, printed on high-quality, gloss paper

Commemorative Plaques Choose a trim and wood finish to offset your feature — includes engraved brass plate

Digital Package MCLEES, BOGGS & SELBY ARCHITECTS The small firm out of Macon, Ga. handles the big dogs of architecture projects with ease after nearly 50 years in the business.

Includes an interactive , 3-D e-print of your feature, plus online usage rights and a PDF

Get in touch today to make the most of this opportunity call 202-657-5271 email distribution@ozworldmedia.com

I N D E X O F A D V E RT I S E R S & F E AT U R E S Construction Leaders Today and oZ World Media are not responsible for errors or omissions in this courtesy index.

Phelps Construction Paul Perry/Doug Phelps 315 Wootton St Unit K Boonton, NJ 07005

Lammon Architects Andy Lammon 12 Excelsior Avenue Troy, NY 12180

Brooks Interior Design, Inc. Donna Brooks 670 N Orlando Ave Ste 1001 Maitland, FL 32751

Adair Sewer & Water Randy Adair 9530 N 107th St Milwaukee, WI 53224

Murray and Stafford Joel Scott/Lori Swarzwelder 5120 Osage St. Ste 100 Denver, CO 80221

Optimus Construction Emily Gellar 440 Western Ave Ste 202 Glendale, CA 91201

Contemporary Plumbing & Heating Raymond Galizia 22 Allen Dr. Wayne, NJ 07470

Bishop Beaudry Corp John Bishop 4 Norman Dr Colonie, NY 12205

Slocum Platts Architects, PA William Platts 200 E. New England Ave Winter Park, FL 32789

Heitman Ken Heitman 10554 Donges Ct Milwaukee, WI 53224

Carrasco Kube Cabral Alan Kube 2020 S. Bannock St. Denver, CO 80223

Hahn & Associates, Inc. Brandon Hahn 26074 Ave Hall, Ste 2 Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Paradise Custom Homes Michael McCollough 3333 Lincoln Hwy East Paradise, PA 17562

Epoch Properties, Inc. Bob Novell/Meredith Brown 359 Carolina Ave Winter Park, FL 32789

Amerect, Inc. Eric T. 1110 7th Ave New Port, MN 55055

FCI Constructors Sarah Armstrong 4001 N Valley Dr. Longmont, CO 80504

JYG Concrete Construction Jim Schwartz 24841 Ave Tibbitts Valencia, CA 91355

Pella Lisa Lowry 2550 General Armistead Ave Norristown, PA 19403

Terrick Construction Carol Cline 4445- Kendon Dr. Orlando, FL 32808

Woodstone Builders Paul Hanson 9333 Penn Ave S Bloomington, MN 55431

Malm Electrical Contractors Chris Raskay 266 Basher Dr. Ste 2 Berthoud, CO 80513

Valley Pacific Concrete Kristi Russo 27580 Tabb Ln Menifee, CA 92584

Pinnacle Floors Mark Prengle 115 Sandy Dr. Newark, DE 19713

Builders Insulation PO BOX 620848 Orlando, FL 32862

J-Berd Mechanical Contractors Mike Blaskowski 3308 Southway Dr St. Cloud, MN 56301

B&M Roofing of Colorado Rami Zarifa 3768 Eureka Way Frederick, CO 80516

Chateau Interiors Carolyn Little 10 Bunsen Irvine, CA 92618

Melrose Electric Jason Seanger 119 N 8th Ave W Melrose, MN 56352

Electronic Systems Int'l Rich Castle 3010 Mallard Dr Colorado Spgs., CO 80910

Warmington Group Jim Warmington Jr 3090 Pullman St Costa Mesa, CA 92626

HDC Development Margaret Helmin/Lynn Giess/Jim Lemke 1221 First St NE Sartell, MN 56377

Tee Pee Construction George Pendelton 503 N. Main St. ste 648 Pueblo, CO 81003

Protective Covering Svc Frank Marino 22811 Costa Bella Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

iBeam Const Cameras Vicki Robertson 280 N. 8th St Ste 208 Boise, ID 83702

Caliber Interiors Terry Martin 23322 S Pointe Dr Ste B Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Factory Flooring Direct Richard Ure 7666 N Hwy 36 Lake Point, UT 84074

Imperial Hoods Janet Dirisio 425 Apollo St Brea, CA 92821

Omega Metals Mark Green 3215 S 1900 W Ogden, UT 84401

Kirby Construction Peter Kirby 40112 18th St W Palmdale, CA 93551

Stuart Roofing William Burlison 373 W 1600 N Ogden, UT 84404

De Anza Tile Rich Papaietro 951 Commercial St. Palo Alto, CA 94303

General Electric Mason Carrico 461 W Apache Tr Ste 135 Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Vance Brown Builders Debra Baker 3197 Park Blvd.

Palo Alto, CA 94306

KME Architects Melvin Green or Kelvin 770 Sunset Blvd, Ste 231 Las Vegas, NV 89102

Three D Electric David Whitt or Carrie 4690 E 2nd St Ste 4 Benicia, CA 94510

Nevada Gypsum Floors Josh Ellison or Rick 3588 S. Valley View Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89103

Consolidated Engineering Cal Dickerman 2001 Crow Canyon Rd Ste 100 San Ramon, CA 94583

Del Grosso Floor Covering Joe Terrana 3170 Ponderosa Way Las Vegas, NV 89118

Don Tucker & Sons Don Tucker PO Box 480 San Martin, CA 95046

R.F. Enderley Co. Inc Leonard Locascio 74 Abbett Ave Morristown, NJ 07960 MP Electrical Contractors Bill Marciniak or Karen PO Box 168 Fords, NJ 08863 Dunham Plumbing Doug Dunham 601 W 26th St # 219 New York, NY 10001 Sackman Enterprises Carter Sackman 165 West 73rd Street New York, NY 10023 Osso Plumbing Adolfo Osso 118 W 83rd St Cellar East New York, NY 10024 Tectonic Evelyn Martinelli 8 Johnson St. Staten Island , NY 10309 Izzo Electric, Inc. Rose and John Papadopoulos 2522 E Tremont Ave Bronx, NY 10461 Catalano Plumbing Thomas Catalano 2419 E. Tremont Ave Bronx, NY 10461 Consolidated Elevator Karl Revesz 5-48 50th Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 MSI Masonry Services Vanessa Perez 201 Snediker Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207 Soloman Rosenzweig PEPC Soloman Rosenzweig 1465 E 16th St. Brooklyn, NY 11230 Kitchens by Mittman Joe Mittman 149-42 Cross Island Pkwy Whitestone, NY 11357 Maspeth Roofing and Siding Wille Stephens 54-30 44th St Maspeth, NY 11378 MJM Construction Lemonia Stroubus 242-01 Braddock Ave. Bellerose, NY 11426 Precision Cabinets Peter Loscialpo 900 W. Jericho Tpke Smithtown, NY 11787 Pella/Crawford Door & Window Tim Whitelaw 529 3rd Ave Rensselaer, NY 12144 Specialty Concrete Services Mark Classen 130 Appleton Rd Rexford, NY 12148

Saienni Stairs & Millwork Michael Saienni 120 Sandy Dr Neward, DE 19713 Dewson Construction Tim Dewson 7 S. Lincoln Street Wilmington, DE 19805 Mahogany Interiors Beneak Hargrave 210 I St. NE Washington, DC 20002 MET Painters Walid Zaineldeen 1111 Good Hope Rd SE Washington, DC 20002 Turner Const.

Ty Pate 1110 Vermont Ave NW #200 Washington, DC 20005 Sophie-J Carmen Nash 350 G St SW Ste N219 Washington, DC 20024 ATS Studios Anna Smith 115 S. Main St. Mount Airy, MD 21771 Electronic Interiors Gregg Cooke 11934 Ocean Gateway Ste 6 Ocean City, MD 21842

BlueLine Mechanical Angie Panaro 4611 107th Circle N Clearwater, FL 33762 B.L. Harbert International Melanie Smith PO Box 531390 Birmingham, AL 35253 Bar Bender Steel Mark Posey PO Box 241543 Montgomery, AL 36124 Willis Klein Commercial Marty Willinger 1860 Arlington Ave Louisville, KY 40206 AU Associates Holly Wiedemann/Jai Swann 159 Old Georgetown St Lexington, KY 40508 Del-Monde Heating & AC David Spaeth 10107 Toebben Dr Ste 100 Independence, KY 41051 Steel Ceilings, Inc Grant Snowden 451 E. Coshocton St Johnstown, OH 43031 Pauly Jail Building Co Diane Bruning 17515 Bataan Court Noblesville, IN 46062

Red Hill Distributors Doug Wiggins PO Box 125 Mt. Olive, NC 28365

Premier Flooring Jeff Schultz N110W13125 Washington Dr. Ste F Germantown , WI 53022

Ridenhour Concrete Bob Bailey 1133 Baisden Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32218

Horner Plumbing Harry Mattox 379 Forest Grove Dr. Pewaukee, WI 53072

Water Management Consultants Don Williams 295 Azelea Ste 2 Destin, FL 32541

Great Lakes Consulting Scott Dahlberg 496 S. Pine St. Burlington, WI 53105

Forum Architecture Renata Bruder 745 Orienta Ave Ste 1121 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Applewood Drywall Jim Hohnstein N30 W22377 Green Rd Waukesha, WI 53186

Tri City Electrical Contractors Jane Hodges 430 West Dr. Alamonte Springs, FL 32714

Edward E. Gillen Co. Eric Bahner 218 W. Becher St. Milwaukee, WI 53207

Diversified Window Sol. Angela Buzzella 215 Pineda St Ste 141 Longwood, FL 32750

Northtrack Construction David Hoff/Sue Comp 6938 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Ste B Fox Point, WI 53217

Shannon's Inc. Steve Lindberg 1919 Main Ave International Falls, MN 56649 Quest Hospitality Suppliers Todd Heintzman 1910 8th Ave NE Aberdeen, SD 57401 Goldberg, Sullivan & McCrerey Lawrence Goldber 805 N 36th St. Ste B St. Joseph, MO 64506 MasterCraft Wood Products Jim Walls 232 N. Marshall Industrial Ave Marshall, TX 75670 Trussway Ltd L. Miller or Tony Harris 9411 Alcorn Houston, TX 77093 Texas Scenic Steve Surratt 5423 Jackwood Dr. San Antonio, TX 78268 ColoradoCrete Eric Stern/Christy 4936 Monaco St. Commerce City, CO 80022 Os Bro LLC Anthony Osborn PO Box 284 Castle Rock, CO 80104 J-Squared Planning/Design Jennifer Hoge 22462 E Hidden Tr Dr Ste P Parker, CO 80138 Royal Textile Products Lisa Kautz 1050 Yuma St. Ste 200 Denver, CO 80209 On the Spot Firestone Gilbert Herrera 5266 Tennyson St Denver, CO 80212 Rocky Mountain Hardscape Jeff Conniff 4334 Quitman St Denver, CO 80212

L.R. Nelson Rich Turner/Kent Barber 6765 W. Russell Rd Ste 200 Las Vegas, NV 89118 Eagle Graphic Systems Terry Whalen 6290 S. Pecos Ste 600 Las Vegas, NV 89120 S. Nevada Fire Protection Don Blunt 3225 E Post Rd Las Vegas, NV 89120 John Cotton Architects, Inc. Vicki Cotton 3816 Main St Culver City, CA 90232

Fall 2011 157