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Spring 2022 Newsletter
A Note from Jeremy
Team Highlights
I am excited to be releasing our first newsletter in over a year. There is no shortage of opportunities these days, but we are seeing shortages of resources including people and materials making our work more challenging than usual. Couple that with the rising costs we are seeing and our business is as difficult as ever. We are replacing the COVID challenges that transformed how we did work with inflation and global supply chain problems that are changing it again. Each hurdle makes us stronger and I know we are all up for the challenge and will continue to demonstrate why we are the best professionals in the industry. A few months ago, we were notified that we are a Best Company to Work for in New York State for the 15th consecutive year. We are one of only (4) companies in the state that have received this distinction for 15 consecutive years On April 13th, we attended the awards banquet in Albany to find out where exactly we ranked in the top companies. I am proud to announce that we ranked #4 in the state among medium sized businesses. This is the second highest ranking we have received in the past 15 years and I want to thank everyone for making the companies one of the Best Place to Work in NYS. Our service awards are scheduled for April 30 at the Turning Stone Casino Resort, our first in-person awards banquet since before the pandemic started. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone and hope we have a good turnout to celebrate our colleagues tenure with the companies. I appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication and please continue to be safe and demonstrate to our clients why we are the best at what we do. Thank you.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM! Hayner Hoyt
Superintendents Patrick Smith Randy McCanney Robert Cook John DeLap Dennis Aleba Assistant Superintendent James Massett
Carpenters Chase Kaylor Ryan Middleton William McDougal Robert Massett Paris Stokes Vincent Bugee Hunter Hilton Eh Ler Sa Josh Cramer
Project Manager Rob Wurz
Project Engineer Taylor Kerr
Assistant Project Manager Nick DeCrisci Estimators Edward Visconti Tim Donovan
Safety Manager Jeff Cardinali Executive Assistant Cheryl Emory Marketing Manager Alex Waterbury Accounting Manager Theresa Minnoe
Lemoyne
Doyner
Drywall Installers David Bethka Bryon O’Leary Ryan Deuel
Mason Tenders Rodney Ineich Chad Halsey Jonathan Beach David Guido
Carpenters Anthony Tomarchio
PROMOTIONS Kyle Robinson Project Manager
Jake Bratek
Assistant Project Manager
Alex McGill
Mike Lacey
Assistant Superintendent
Joe Cutro
Carpenter 4 Jeremy Thurston President
15 consecutive years!
Superintendent
Maggie Werts
Senior Project Manager
Conor Utter Project Manager
Interior insights with kevin parkhurst vice president
We have completed numerous projects over the last year including Oswego Hospital, Rome Hospital, Cortland Hospital, a few at the State Tower, a few at Aneran and Lockheed Martin. Some of the projects we are working on presently are 600 State Street, Liverpool Animal Hospital, Canandaigua Emergency, another at Aneran, and a couple more at the State Tower. Upcoming work includes Project Sky in Frankfurt, Feldmeier in Little Falls, The Sheraton Hotel at SU, and City Center.
600 State Street Utica
Tim and Pete are bidding on projects daily. The bid invites just keep coming in. Steve Gordon, who worked for Lemoyne as a sub and employee for over 27 years, retired. Congratulations to him! I would like to welcome some of our new employees: Mike Landry, Bryan O’Leary, Dave Berthka, and Ryan Duell. Have a safe and healthy spring and summer. Remember to work safely. KFC Liverpool
Masonry Mention with kevin Agostini and Jim Cziesler
2021 was a busy year for Doyner! We completed the Ultra Dairy South Addition and continued in the fall into the Ultra Dairy Waste Treatment Facility. Our work on that will be complete in the spring of 2022. Other projects we completed in 2021 include Superior Metals in Chittenango, the Guthrie Cancer Center in Cortland, Colgate Child Care in Hamilton, Cameron Ashley in East Syracuse, and Lockheed Martin EP-8 in Liverpool. 2022 is already a busy year. We will be completing work at 600 State Street in Utica, Project Sky in Frankfort, The Turning Stone Lodge in Verona, as well as, numerous smaller projects by the end of spring. Upcoming projects for 2022 include City Center, Liverpool Animal Hospital, Auburn Hospital, as well as, work at Link Hall at Syracuse University. We expect additional upcoming work as well. A huge “thank you!” to everyone at Doyner for all the hard work in 2021. We worked through two tough years of COVID, and plan to keep going. As always, please remember our focus on safety. Ensuring our work environment is safe, and making sure that we are aware of workplace hazards is critical to our success.
408 Stewart Street
Ultra Dairy Waste Water Treatment Facility
Turning Stone Casino
Utica College
Project Spotlight
Project SKY
Project Team Gus Hernandez, Griffin Candee, Brian Kiddle, Kelly Smith, Kevin Agostini, Jim Cziesler, Doug Hammond, Mike Whalen, Tom Kiselica, Forest Todd
Turning Stone - 7 Kitchens
Project Team Maggie Werts, Aaron Devereaux, Robert Young
Oneida Indian NAtions Housing
Project Team Maggie Werts, Nick DeCrisci, Patrick Smith
600 State Street
Project Team Sam Doss, Charlie Clark, Andy Stoffle, Kevin Agostini, Jim Cziesler, Chris Burke, Mike Whalen, Jason Smith
Community Memorial Emergency Department
Project Team Adam Legg, Jake Bratek, Dan Phinney, Kevin Agostini, Jim Cziesler, Chris Burke, Rodger Parkhurst, Kody Parkhurst, Tom Kiselica
Oswego Health Private Patient Rooms
Project Team Adam Legg, Nick Kier, Tim Moran, Steve Gordon, Jason Smith, Marty Livingston, Nate Hopkins
City Center Transformation
The transformation of the 280,000 sf building into a mixed-use commercial, retail, and apartment building includes anchor tenants Red House Performing Arts Center and our very own Hayner Hoyt team. The project, designed by Schopfer Architects, will feature a courtyard bordered by glass walls to highlight the ground-level retail spaces, and balconies for the residential apartment units. The top floor office space will have an outdoor balcony overlooking Armory Square. City Center has a 750-space parking garage making it very accessible for office tenants, residential tenants, and visitors. We look forward to City Center’s scheduled opening in early 2023. Project Team: Sam Doss, Jake Bratek, Dale Coss, Randy McCanney, Olivia Coakley
UpcominG Projects Syracuse University Lally Athletics Complex The newly designed Lally Athletics Complex project is an addition along with some renovation to existing spaces within the Roy D. Simmons. Sr. Coaches Center. On the exterior, heated paver sidewalks will be added and a new roadway configuration along with all new site lighting, water, sewer, and storm infrastructure. On the interior, there will be radiant heat flooring within the main lobby with high level finishes throughout, polished concrete, paneled walls, and decorative ceilings. Once complete, the space will be used as football coaching offices and positional meeting rooms for the team. The anticipated start date is April 2022 with completion by the end of the year. Project Team: Gus Hernandez, Jeff Uryniak, Tim Moran, Olivia Coackley, John DeLap
Oneida indian nations Community Center We have enjoyed a relationship with the Oneida Indian Nation for over 30 years, going back to 1991 when we started the original Casino. Our relationship is thriving and we have so many exciting things in the works including a new Health and Wellness facility to be constructed on the Territory for Oneida Nation families. The extraordinary facility is in design and will start construction this summer.
Estimatiing Update with Tim Dunn
Courage to care with Stu Cavuto
Vice President of Pre-Construction
Director of Safety
In that time, we have logged over 200 new projects to estimate. Some quick budgets, mostly full estimates, many of them were re-bid two or three times. A lot of hard work, and a lot of volume has passed through our department.
A while ago we ran a contest to create a new safety slogan for Hayner Hoyt. The contest was meant to be a fun way to increase safety awareness. As I recall we had dozens of entries. The winner, as determined by a companywide vote, was Justin Hayward. Justin’s phrase. “Our work takes us many places, our safety brings us home” was a big hit. It was added to many items we distributed in the following months.
As this pandemic has at times pushed us all to the point of fatigue, frustration, rushing, and complacency, I would like to take the opportunity to recognize what a great job our preconstruction/estimating department did to handle the load. No-one had control over how the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, but we did have control over how we let it affect our everyday tasks. I can honestly say that everyone focused everyday on doing the basics really well, and helping others to do the same.
A close runner-up was Sam Doss’s entry “Courage to Care”. I thought that phrase was a winner. So much so, that Sam’s suggestion still hangs in my office where I can see it every time I sit at my computer. To me, that phrase is perfect because it addresses the human element. It means the willingness to speak up when you see something that is not right. The courage to speak to a perfect stranger when you recognize they are in danger. It’s reminding someone to work safely even if you’ve told them before.
Most currently Jack Barni has been budgeting many projects for Chobani, one of our new customers over the past year, as well as handling preconstruction support for projects at Syracuse University, Rome Health, and others. Kelly Smith has been busy with the next phases at ByHeart, Rome Health, and Byrne. Jeff Beckwith is wrapping up a project for Intertek in Cortland, along with projects at St Joes and IAD’s office park in Ithaca.
When it comes to safety, the human element is the toughest to predict. Overconfidence, complacency, fatigue are a few of the items that can lead to accidents. Factors like those that are the most difficult to protect against. The human element is not as easy to recognize as a missing handrail.
It’s been a long COVID year since our last newsletter was written, about 12 months ago.
Jeff Uryniak is keeping busy with several phased projects at Syracuse University while squeezing in budget forecasts for future Utica University and Oneida Nation projects. Jeff Wrobleski has been in a groove with medical projects for St Joes and Auburn Community Hospital, and is now jumping into some nice Syracuse University building renovations. We were fortunate to recently welcome two new members to the group to help carry the load. Tim Donovan and Ed Visconti joined us in early January. Tim and Ed have each jumped right in and are working on key projects for Hayner Hoyt. Please stop in and introduce yourself to them, they’re not shy. It is an understatement to say that I am very proud of what this group has accomplished over the past year. Now full speed ahead to a successful 2022 and beyond!
However, there are signs you CAN SEE that help predict the likelihood accidents may occur. Some of the signs: • Frequent failure to use PPE • Poor housekeeping – slips trips and falls can happen if you are willing to overlook poor housekeeping. If housekeeping is being overlooked, what else are you willing to ignore? • Equipment deficiencies everything from frayed cords to safety features that are removed or turned off • Preoccupation – things like cell phones or issues you have at home can distract you from work or what you are doing • Failure to establish goals safely and failure to establish safety goals • Ignoring safe work practices • Numerous minor injuries We have done tremendously well reducing physical hazards on job sites. This year, let’s set a goal of eliminating injuries by recognizing the human element. If you see a danger sign, have the courage to speak up. Talk with your co-workers, talk with your super, or talk with the safety team. This year, let’s all have the COURAGE TO CARE.
This year we held our first recruitment event for interns and potential new hires called “Tip-off Your Career”. With site visits throughout the day and an SU game at the end, it was a slam dunk!
HR Updates
with Joyce Dennington Director of Human Resources Whether you joined the team recently or years ago, we have a wealth of information to answer your everyday questions and support you and your family’s personal needs. We regularly field questions from applicants who are looking for a position, from current employees, and from individuals no longer employed. And no question is too small or trivial.
- Which AFLAC policies did I enroll in? Where do I find that information? - If I refer a friend who is hired, am I eligible for a referral bonus? If we do not have an answer at our fingertips, we probably have specialized partners that can assist. And if you are like me, sometimes I prefer to get answers by browsing and reading while other times I want to speak with someone directly. Whatever your preference, we strive to provide multiple resources that meet your needs.
- Our family is struggling with a non-work related matter. Does the company offer a counseling resource that can help?
Please don’t hesitate to call/email me or Julie Smith when you have a question. If you prefer to browse and read, then Internet resources and apps may be your preference and we can provide that, too.
- Is there a tool replacement program? What does it cover?
Here are a few:
- Our doctor is recommending a procedure. Is it covered by our insurance? - Where can I find information about my retirement plan? Can I get my latest statement? - We’re having a baby! How do I apply for NYS Paid Family Leave benefits? - Am I eligible for a clothing allowance for work clothes and boots? - How many hours do I have left for Paid Time Off this year?
Spot and stop messaging Attacks with Vadim Potorac Network administrator
Smishing (combination of SMS and phishing) are attacks that occur when attackers use SMS, texting, or similar messaging technologies to trick you into taking an action you should not take. Perhaps they fool you into providing your credit card details, get you to call a phone number to get your banking information, or convince you to fill out an online survey to harvest your personal information. Just like in email phishing attacks, cyber criminals often play on your emotions to get you to act by creating a sense of urgency or curiosity. However, what makes messaging attacks so dangerous is there is far less information and fewer clues in a text than there is in an email, making it much harder for you to detect that something is wrong. A common scam is a message stating that a package could not be delivered with a link to a website where you are asked to provide information needed to complete delivery, including your credit card details to cover “service charges”. In some cases, these sites may even ask you to install an unauthorized mobile app that infects and takes over your device. Sometimes cyber criminals will even combine phone and messaging attacks. For example, you may get an urgent text message from your bank asking if you authorized an odd payment. The message asks you to reply YES or NO to confirm the payment. If you respond, the cybercriminal now knows you are willing to engage and will call you pretending to be the bank’s fraud department. They will then try to talk you out of your financial and credit card information, or even your bank account’s login and password.
Here are some questions to ask yourself to spot the most common clues of a messaging attack: • Does the message create a tremendous sense of urgency attempting to rush or pressure you into taking an action? • Is the message taking you to websites that ask for your personal information, credit card, passwords, or other sensitive information they should not have access to? • Does the message sound too good to be true? No, you did not really win a new iPhone for free. • Does the linked website or service force you to pay using non-standard methods such as Bitcoin, gift cards or ACH transfers? • Does the message ask you for the multi-factor authentication code that was sent to your phone or generated by your banking app? • Does the message look like the equivalent of a “wrong number?” If so, do not respond to it or attempt to contact the sender; just delete it. If you get a message from an official organization that alarms you, call the organization back directly. Don’t use the phone number included in the message, use a trusted phone number instead. For example, if you get a text message from your bank saying there is a problem with your account or credit card, get a trusted phone number on your bank’s website, a billing statement, or from the back of your bank or credit card. Also remember that most government agencies, such as tax or law enforcement agencies, will never contact you via text message, they will only contact you by old fashioned mail. When it comes to messaging attacks, you are your own best defense.
new arrivals Daisy Faherty
Nathan and Vanessa Faherty
625 Erie Boulevard West Syracuse, NY 13204
Gustavo Hernandez V
Gus Hernandez and Cheryl Mann
Eveline Katerenciuk
Igor and Marianna Katerenciuk
Callie Ann Clemens
Mike and Brittany Clemens
Baby Sheppard Dalton Sheppard Baby Whalen Brenden Whalen
In the community
A great view from the press box during this well attended company sponsored game!
Back Together Again
2022 Service Awards 5 Years
15 Years
Tim Dunn Jon Livesay Gordon Hilts Tim Moran William Barker Randy Shantel Jacek Bartczak
Dan Phinney Andy Stoffle
Tim Hourihan Marshall Livingston
10 Years
35 Years
Silvana Oliver Maggie Werts
Glenn Peryea
25 Years
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