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“What is the optimal approach?”

AGC SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR PROFILE 12 Acme Construction Metals AGC ASSOCIATE MEMBER PROFILE 14 Vanta Commercial Properties

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MESSAGE FROM THE AGC STAFF 18 Workforce: Industry at a Crossroads

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THE PETER SCHERRER GROUP: ROOTED IN TRADITION, REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

by Mark Crawford

“What is the optimal approach?”

That was the question Peter Scherrer and his daughter Leslie asked themselves in 2009 as they were starting their business. For them, the “optimal approach” included a business model that was highly adaptable to the needs of their clients and projects. It was an approach that leveraged their core skills, allowing them to customize their services and maximize value for each client. And it was structuring the business to be highly flexible and positioning it to evolve with changes in the market & their industry.

Peter had 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Leslie had worked for several development firms, specializing in acquisitions, development management, financing, investor relations, and asset management.

With so many years in the business, they knew what worked well and what didn’t. They knew where the roadblocks were. They knew how to accelerate property acquisition and financing. And, with Peter’s expertise in strategic planning, they were skilled at enabling customers to think about long-term needs.

Peter and Leslie combined these strengths to create a company that provides services for every key step in the construction process—from conception to property acquisition to construction to close-out—all under one roof.

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The new company—The Peter Scherrer Group—was founded in 2009.

“Our mission is to always serve our clients with expertise, creativity, and accountability,” says Leslie Scherrer. “We structured our organization to maximize the value of our backgrounds and talents to the benefit of the customer. We are a lean company, staffed with professionals who work hands-on with our clients to deliver superior personal service.”

Diverse Markets and Services

The Peter Scherrer Group works with a variety of clients, including businesses of all size in the private sector and municipalities and school districts in smaller communities. It is truly a “one-stop” shop for any business that is interested in building a new facility (or rehabilitating an existing building).

“Our expertise in development, construction, and real estate investment management allows us to serve all stages of a project seamlessly, from

The Coffee House at Chestnut & Pine

the first important decisions of how and where to build, through financing and acquisition and construction,” says Peter. “We operate in the best interest of our clients in a totally transparent manner.”

The real estate development arm of the company completes development efforts for The Peter Scherrer Group and also for clients. Through these services the company manages site selection and feasibility assessment, purchase contract negotiations, due diligence, site planning, entitlements, and acquisition. The company is also skilled in identifying and evaluating funding resources and applying for those funds. Space planning and identifying building system options (including budgeting alternative solutions) are also important steps in the development process.

One of the company’s key strengths is relationship management with owners, lenders, investors, government officials, and end-users. Leslie notes “this aspect of project management is one of the most critical for delivering a project that meets the objectives of the client and that generates support from the community.”

For the construction phase, The Peter Scherrer Group assembles and directs the entire project team.

This includes design-build services, construction management, and general construction. “The key to the success of our projects is how connected all steps of the process are.

The construction phase often commences while design tasks continue.

We work with the project architectural team providing budgeting, value engineering, and constructability

reviews during the pre-construction phases,” says Scherrer.

The Peter Scherrer Group also provides real estate investment management services. “Many people want to invest in real estate, but lack the knowledge, interest, or time to proactively manage that investment,” says Leslie. “Our company maintains a proactive approach through the life of the investment to mitigate risk and meet the objectives for return. We stay on top of the market and oversee the investment, adjusting to the opportunities and risks presented, and work to position property to meet investment objectives. We also manage debt and lender relations and oversee property management and leasing in the interest of property investors.”

SELECTED PROJECTS Burlington Parking Deck, Burlington, WI This three-level concrete parking structure is located in downtown Burlington. “As the owner representative, we represented the owner at all job meetings and worked with the architect, engineer, and general contractor to resolve issues and complete the project on time,” states Peter.

Preconstruction work included negotiated engineering services, monitored budget projections, and recommended scope adjustments to meet financial constraints. The team also identified potential financial impact associated with soil conditions and developed unit pricing to be incorporated in the bid process to mitigate risk.

“Our mission is to always serve our clients with expertise, creativity, and accountability” - Leslie Scherrer, The Peter Scherrer Group Owner

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Lavelle Industries Burlington, WI The Peter Scherrer Group served as construction manager on this project.

The goal was to update the exterior façade to provide a continuous and modern appearance for a building structure with more than twenty building additions. The main entrance was reconstructed to provide a welcoming space that included an ADA-compliant curved entry ramp. Sunshades were also incorporated to reduce heat gain in summer months.

“It was important that the end result be both appealing to our community and employees, as well as financially smart,” says Deborah Scheffler, CFO for Lavelle Industries. “Peter brought considerable expertise to the project

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and carefully attended to details, providing seamless subcontractor management. He is one of our trusted business partners.”

The Coffee House at Chestnut & Pine Burlington, WI This late-1800s building was the center of the client’s vision for creating a community hub in the historic downtown area. Extensive research and planning sessions resulted in a building re-purposing that has transformed the location into a favorite gathering space in the city. In addition to the restoration, The Peter Scherrer Group also assisted the client in obtaining a façade grant for the improvements.

“The Peter Scherrer Group has

helped bring the vision of The Coffee House to life, and we are thrilled to be working with the team again on our expansion,” indicates Carly Hurley, General Manager for The Coffee House. “We’re relying on their design expertise and construction knowledge throughout this entire process. We’re always leaning on Peter and Leslie for their advice and they help us feel confident and excited about our design decisions, which they make seem effortless.”

Cannella Response Television Burlington, WI The Peter Scherrer Group conducted research and analysis of available properties for acquisition and remodeling for the client’s new corporate office. When determined that an existing building meeting geographical constraints was not available, the team redirected to a solution that involved new construction. They negotiated site acquisition on behalf

“Peter brought considerable expertise to the project and carefully attended to details, providing seamless subcontractor management. He is one of our trusted business partners.”

- Deborah Scheffler, CFO for Lavelle Industries The Coffee House at Chestnut & Pine

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of their client and obtained financing incentives tied to employment results. The new corporate office building overlooks a scenic wetland.

The open floor plan features a coffee counter in the center hub that accommodates casual staff interaction. Custom-built office work stations were designed and constructed at a lower cost than the alternative of traditional partitions.

“Working with The Peter Scherrer Group was an energizing experience that got our facility built underbudget and that, three years later, the staff is still excited about,” says founder Frank Cannella. “We have an extremely efficient space that is unique and offers personal space for staff to interact. I was so happy with the final product that I hired Peter to build my new home.”

Wisconsin Vision Associates Office and Distribution Center Burlington, WI Brought in at the early conceptual stage, The Peter Scherrer Group helped evaluate facility needs and researched potential sites. The company negotiated the purchase on behalf of the client, securing a 26-acre site overlooking an attractive environmental corridor. An extensive entitlement process included securing government approvals from two municipalities and one county. The exterior of the building includes a

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gray-tinted/flat-finish precast concrete wall panel. Complimented with an appropriate amount of stone and wood, the building blends naturally into its surroundings.

“We were impressed by the clear competency that the entire Scherrer team possessed,” says CEO Christopher Fait. “Having never done a project of this scope before, Peter and Leslie did an amazing job of allowing us to enjoy the process, and to take the time we needed, while still keeping us on track to meet the deadlines.”

“My house is extremely technical,” says owner Charles Colman. “What I especially like about Peter is that, with his depth of experience, it seems like he can handle anything, especially complex design elements. He is very honest and straightforward and I had a lot of fun working with him.”

Moving Ahead

Peter and Leslie will continue to

hone the optimal approach to their business. They understand that this will be an ongoing practice. They know they must remain dynamic and responsive to customer needs, as well as an evolving market. One way they do this is by maintaining their long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and associations like Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin.

Colman Woods This private residence is part executive retreat and part boat museum. Set in a 40-acre woodland, the building features a trabeated design incorporating laminated columns and beams.

Green features include geothermal heat and a living roof. Among the many special features is an impressive circular stone stair tower.

Wisconsin Vision Associates Office & Distribution Center

Colman Woods

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“One thing I am

most proud and

appreciative of is our clients’

confidence in us.

We will continue

to evolve our service offerings while

remaining true to

our core values of

personal responsibility

and integrity.”

- Leslie Scherrer, The Peter Scherrer Group Owner

Colman Woods

“I have personally been active in AGC my entire career,” says Peter.

“We believe in supporting our industry and feel we can best do that through the AGC. The support from the organization is phenomenal. Legislative initiatives, educational programs, legal advice, safety support—AGC of Wisconsin has it all.”

Both Peter and Leslie give back to their community through involvement in education. During Peter’s term as president of AGC of Wisconsin, the first Construction Career Academy was established.

“We now have six throughout the state of Wisconsin, providing stu-

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dents with an effective way to learn about the construction industry,” he adds. Leslie is a regular speaker at the local high school where she relates real world experiences and demonstrates, simply by her presence, there are great opportunities for women in the construction field.

Five years ago Peter and Leslie designed a construction business model to provide the ultimate customer experience and value.

Peter is pleased to note that their unique approach of partnering with their clients has been highly received, which is also deeply gratifying on a personal level.

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“We have had the good fortune of having the best clients and are excited about what our future holds,” adds Leslie. “One thing I am most proud and appreciative of is our clients’ confidence in us. We will continue to evolve our service offerings while remaining true to our core values of personal responsibility and integrity.” n

The Peter Scherrer Group has been a member of AGC of Wisconsin since 2010.

Interested in becoming a member?

Contact the AGC of Wisconsin office for membership information: 608-221-3821

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Specialty Contractor

Acme Construction Metals, Inc. Jeff Nelson established Acme Construction Metals in Kenosha, WI in 2004 after his previous employer closed down without notice. He began the business with 25 years of experience in the trade on a shoestring budget. Acme Construction Metals has grown dramatically in the ensuing 10 years, filling a unique niche in southeastern Wisconsin. While they can easily produce the run-of-the-mill structural and miscellaneous projects, their strength is in stellar execution of complicated, specialty work.

Acme Construction Metals, Inc. started out fabricating railings and small structures. As time passed, Acme developed a following and the demand for their work increased.

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Gradually, its repertoire grew to include medium sized bar joist and deck buildings, industrial mezzanines, canopies and stairs. That would be the-run-of-the-mill stuff.

It wasn’t long before the requests for the specialty projects began to mount. Few know that Jeff is actually a 3D artist disguised as an ironworker. He applies that type of care and aesthetic to the projects that call for it. Recently, Jeff has turned those artistic, metal-fabricating talents to theming roller coaster backdrops for Six Flags and creating museum quality display rooms for Snap-on.

Even with Jeff’s leaning toward the art of the metal work, the shop has always been open to requests for all types of projects. To that end, Acme

Custom stairway, private residence.

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provides all phases of structural steel, miscellaneous metals and ornamental work. They design, create shop drawings, fabricate and erect the structures. Under Jeff Nelson’s direction, Acme’s forte is creative problem solving. Jeff and the Acme staff members consistently look for innovative ways to keep the work quality levels high while maintaining the customer’s schedule. Acme is a small shop so they are selective about the jobs they take on in order to maintain their commitment to the customer’s schedule, high quality workmanship and excellent customer service. n Acme Construction Metals has been a member of AGC of Wisconsin since 2008.

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Also managed and owned by Vanta include the Greenway Office Center development in Middleton and High Point Office Park on Madison’s west side along Beltline Highway 12/14.

As one of the largest commercial office property owners in Wisconsin, Vanta Commercial Properties, formerly T. Wall Properties, rebranded itself as Vanta in the spring of 2014 to signify a focus on commercial real estate. With over 20 years of staying power in the Madison metropolitan area, it’s not surprising that Vanta has won numerous awards including the prestigious Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency, Office Building of the Year by WI BOMA, In Business Magazine Best Renovation-Office and the Achievement Award for Office Excellence in Building Management by Build WI, just to name a few.

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sive, professional service from start to finish. Vanta fosters a “client first” approach, with the flexibility and customization of their in-house services (leasing, design, construction and property management). Leasing can be a daunting task even for the most experienced client. Vanta’s commercial real estate brokers have years of experience and know how to listen to the needs of the clients. Location, type of space, office layout, amenities, budget and any other specific request all start with conversations between the client and the Broker.

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is responsible for the client’s day-today service needs. The property managers at Vanta are known for their quick response time and high level of knowledge of each of their properties.

The property managers promote first rate amenities to their tenants, which include; no-fee access to state of the art fitness centers, fitness classes, board rooms, conference rooms, pubs, break rooms, full-service cafeterias, and free parking. An on-line maintenance system gives Vanta customers the ability to reserve conference or board rooms and provides an instant connection to the property management and maintenance engineering teams. Unlike other building owners, Vanta has 14 maintenance engineers on staff, half of whom specialize in heating and cooling systems.

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The Leadership AGC program and various sponsored events that AGC offers have provided great training and networking opportunities to the Vanta staff. In addition, the AGC staff has been a great resource to Vanta Commercial Properties and has kept them informed of developments in the industry. n Vanta Commercial Properties has been a member of AGC of Wisconsin since 2004.

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Message from the AGC STAFF

Workforce: Industry at a Crossroad

H Bob Barker AGC of Wisconsin Executive Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer

aving been involved in AGC for over 25 years now has given me the opportunity to understand just how lucky we are in Wisconsin. There a few areas in the country that can compare to our contractors, as we have some of the best self-performing general contractors in the country based here in Wisconsin.

Around the country self-performance in the general construction industry is becoming more and more the exception versus the norm. Additionally, Wisconsin is the home of many very good MEPS contractors. Why is this important? The future of our industry’s workforce depends on it.

The debate over Right-to-Work (RTW) led us to investigate the status of apprenticeship training in the current RTW states. Interestingly, training for the basic trades, i.e. carpenters, masons, etc. is basically non-existent.

The State of Wisconsin has more Carpenter Apprentices (Union and Open-

Shop) indentured than the total of 22 RTW States (not including Indiana and Michigan). Apprenticeship for the licensed trades, i.e. electricians, HVAC takes place in RTW States, but the numbers pale in comparison to Wisconsin.

The demise of training in RTW States has been a long term issue, influenced by market cycles and contractors’ (and owners’) unwillingness to pay for training.

In Wisconsin, we are not going to let this happen. The future of our workforce depends on the leadership of general contractors, MEPS contractors and we have the best. Our union and open shop members get it, and they won’t let the industry down.

Contractor leadership will determine RTW’s impact on the future of training in Wisconsin. n

Wisconsin’s Apprenticeship Workforce by the numbers….from the State Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards as of 9/30/2014.

Trade

Union

Open Shop

Total

Carpenters..............................................388........................................ 26........................................... 414 Laborers..................................................255........................................ 11........................................... 266 Electricians..............................................551........................................ 547......................................... 1098 Fire Sprinkler..........................................30.......................................... 19........................................... 49 Glaziers...................................................19.......................................... 0............................................. 19 Insulation Workers................................54.......................................... 7............................................. 61 Iron Workers...........................................162........................................ 0............................................. 162 Brick/Cement Masonry........................82.......................................... 5............................................. 87 Painting...................................................48.......................................... 4............................................. 52 Plumbing................................................393........................................ 150......................................... 543 Roofers....................................................43.......................................... 25........................................... 68 Sheet Metal.............................................378........................................ 94........................................... 472 Steamfitters.............................................339........................................ 5............................................. 344 18

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