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Officers *President Official Publication — CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF WEST VIRGINIA For 80 years, “The Voice of Construction in the Mountain State” Scott Pierson *Senior Vice President Roger Thomas *Vice President Doug Meeks Treasurer Michael Gianni CONTENTS Secretary Nathaniel R. Orders *Immediate Past President Cover Story: C. R. Neighborgall IV CAWV members lead successful renovation Directors John P. Boyle II of historical Building 3 at State Capitol Complex ...... 6 Jamie B. Ridgeway Tim Spradling AGC National Directors Art King Features: Robert O. Orders Jr. “Roads to Prosperity” road bond amendment ...... 12 Richard C. Smailes ARTBA National Directors Meet Marie Prezioso, Water Development Authority Director ...... 22 John P. Boyle II Leo A. Vecellio Jr. Meet Wayne Morgan, Infrastructure Council Director ...... 23 Chairman, Asphalt Strategy for economic development and growth ...... 24 Pavement Association Matt Dittman Members construct WVAWC water storage tanks ...... 28 Chairman, Building Division James W. Dailey III Chairman, Highway/Heavy Division Construction briefs ...... 30 Matt Farley National affairs ...... 34 Chairman, Utilities Division Mark Urso New members ...... 36 *Chairman, Associate Division Advertisers ...... 46 Kent Harwell Vice Chair, Associate Division LIsa Teel On the cover Past President Directors David B. Alvarez After 10 years in the making, the major James E. Brown renovation of the state’s 169,000 square John S. Casto foot historical office Building 3 was com- Dan Cooperrider pleted this summer. Building 3 was orig- J. Steven Cvechko inally designed by Cass Gilbert, Jr., the James W. Dailey II son of the designer of the State Capitol, Daniel B. Flesher and was constructed in 1951. More than Art King six decades later, Paramount Builders of Jack B. Lively St. Albans placed new life and purpose James Mattingly into the facility. For more information on Charles R. Neighborgall III the renovation project, see page 6. Robert O. Orders Jr. Richard C. Smailes B. Lee Snyder Ronald B. Snyder John H. Strickland Gene E. Thompson Phillip L. Weser Gary D. Young

Staff Executive Director The Contractors Association of West Virginia is a nonprofit trade organization representing the building, Michael L. Clowser highway, heavy and utility contracting industries in West Virginia. Its services include establishment of a close Assistant Executive Director working liaison with state and federal agencies; worthwhile educational and informational programs; the Patrick E. McDonald Communications Manager regular dissemination of pertinent information to its members; strong legislative and media relations; as well as Cassidy D. Webb all other activities deemed necessary and proper to promote the general welfare of the construction industry. Staff Assistant The CAWV is a certified chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and the American Road Rena R. Moles and Transportation Builders Association. Executive Director Asphalt Pavement Association West Virginia Construction News, the official publication of the CAWV since 1937, is published bimonthly. Patrick M. Parsons Advertising and editorial deadlines are on the first of the month preceding the month of publication. Material APAWV Office Manager/ may be reprinted only with the permission of the editor. Advertising and editorial offices are at 2114 Kanawha CAWV Planroom Administrator Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25311, Telephone (304) 342-1166, Fax (304) 342-1074, Web Site www. Cheryl R. Clark cawv.org, Email [email protected]. Yearly subscription rate to CAWV members, $7; non-members, $8; single copies, $1.50. *Executive Committee

MICHAEL L. CLOWSER EDITOR

CAWV MEMBERS LEAD SUCCESSFUL RENOVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDING 3 AT THE STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX

After 10 years in the making, the major renovation of the state’s 169,000 square foot historical office Building 3 was completed this summer. Building 3 was originally designed by Cass Gilbert, Jr., the son of the designer of the State Capitol, and was constructed in 1951. More than six decades later, Paramount Builders of St. Albans placed new life and purpose into the facility.

6 September / October 2017 After 10 years in the making, the major renovation of the state’s 169,000 square foot historical office Building 3 was completed this summer.

Building 3 was originally designed by Cass Gilbert, Jr., the son of the designer of the State Capitol, and was constructed in 1951. The facility served as the Department of Mo- tor Vehicles site for decades. Over the years, other departments were housed in the building including De- partment of Health and Human Re- sources, Division of Financial Institu- tions, Division of Natural Resources, Division of Labor, and the Office of Technology. Construction on the West Virginia Capitol Office Building 3 began in July 2015 and was com- More than six decades later, Para- pleted Summer 2017. The $34 million project combined significant historical features with mount Builders of St. Albans placed modern-day workplace amenities. new life and purpose into the facility.

Locally owned and operated, Par- amount specializes in commercial, design-build and construction management. Paramount managed the day-to-day operations of the project, self-performing much of the general trades, and managing a range of specialty subcontractors for demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, masonry, interior and exterior finishes, historical features and more.

The project was in limbo for years and finally began July 2015. Paramount Builders, along with Perfido Weis- kopf Wagstaff + Goettel (PWWG) of Pittsburgh, worked to upgrade and preserve the historic facility. The facility served as the Department of Motor Vehicles site for decades. The primary character defining space in the building is the entrance lobby, with terrazzo floors, plaster ceilings with light coves, marble-clad walls and bronze entrances, and the ornate counter in the DMV “This was a premier project in the area of the first floor. state and one of the top two projects going on in Charleston by far, utilities. incorporated it into the contempo- as well as the largest project Para- rary program. mount has ever managed,” says Kyle Paramount partnered with Allegheny Captain, senior project manager for Restoration & Builders of Morgan- “The interior walls were construct- Paramount. town to complete the historical res- ed of terracotta block and plaster, toration of the original bronze doors, so demolition was extremely difficult The $34 million project combined sig- windows and accent features. while protecting the original terrazzo nificant historical features with mod- floor and marble wainscoting remain- ern workplace amenities. The origi- The primary character defining space ing in the main corridors,” said Cap- nal terrazzo floor and bronze-glazed in the building is the entrance lobby tain. windows were some of the historic with terrazzo floors, plaster ceilings characteristics that were preserved with light coves, marble-clad walls The building’s distinct green clay tile during the project. Modern additions and bronze entrances, and the or- roof set it apart from the other build- include a first-floor conference cen- nate counter in the DMV area of the ings at the capitol complex. Para- ter, meeting rooms and open work first floor. The new design preserved mount worked with Tri-State Roofing spaces and new data and telecom all of the historic first-floor fabric and & Sheet Metal Company, along with CONSTRUCTION NEWS 7 Paramount Builders’ Senior Project Manager The building’s distinct green clay tile roof set it apart from the other buildings on the capitol Kyle Captain (left) and President Derick Fos- complex. Paramount worked with Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, along with the ter lead the $34 million renovation project of original manufacturer to complete the new tile roof installation. Aerial drone photo taken by Building 3 at the State Capitol Complex. Bob Orders, Orders Construction Company, St. Albans.

the original tile manufacturer, Ludo- cent closed office space — and bring wici Roof Tile, to complete the new in natural light to the dark elevator tile roof installation. The clay tile was lobbies and corridors. nearing the end of its life and was replaced with matching tile from the “Every floor was made up of 10x10 original manufacturer. offices all constructed with masonry walls (floor to deck) with plaster on In addition, the original bronze win- each side,” stated Captain. “Remov- dows were refinished and reglazed ing that amount of masonry debris and the exterior limestone, Virginia without the use of machines was a greenstone and granite base, was challenge to complete while main- cleaned and repointed. taining a schedule.”

The size and scope of the demolition The original structure consisted of a was daunting according to Captain. steel frame encased with poured in place concrete, thus presenting var- “Simply removing the vast tonnage of ious obstacles for demolition crews. masonry debris from each floor was The building also included two ver- a tremendous undertaking, as the tical mechanical shafts that required structure would not support mecha- demo of the existing system, fol- nized demolition equipment.” lowed by structural steel and concrete modifications. On the upper levels, the typical existing office floors were comprised “This process was extremely time of cellular office spaces around the consuming due to the lack of access, building perimeter linked by major however the work was required to be One of the most distinctive features of Build- and minor corridors, which enclosed complete before the restrooms and ing 3 is the art piece over its entrance. To the building core. A major goal of MEP systems on each floor could be best preserve the 60 year old artwork, it was the renovation was to remove the completed,” Captain explained. “The cleaned using a restoration cleaner that is specifically designed to be used on histor- 1950 cellular office space and cre- mechanical shafts were the biggest ic masonry, thus not damaging the stone or ate a flexible office floorplan — with scheduling challenge we encoun- mortar in any way. 90-percent open office and 10-per- tered on the project.” 8 September / October 2017

“With agencies now fully functional in the newly renovated Building 3, I’m pleased that this project is success- CAWV MEMBERS fully completed. I commend the col- ON BUILDING 3 PROJECT laboration of all the people who de- voted a great deal of time and effort to the project. Also, many agencies Contractor within the Department of Administra- Paramount Builders tion, including the General Services St. Albans, WV Division, Real Estate Division and the Purchasing Division should be noted for seeing this project through from HVAC beginning to end,” said Cabinet Sec- DSO Mechanical, Inc. retary John Myers of the Department South Charleston, WV of Administration. US Builders Review, a magazine for construction executives, featured a story about “The new “open” design allows more Interiors the adaptive reuse of West Virginia Capitol Office Building 3 on the cover of its Septem- state employees to work more effi- Cornerstone Interiors, Inc. ber 2016 issue. ciently and safely in this space. The Eleanor, WV project was pretty large in scope for a Crews also added a loading dock pa- state building,” the Secretary Myers vilion on Building 3’s north side to al- stated. “The results achieved by the Paving low for delivery access. contractor and the skilled labor that West Virginia Paving, Inc. worked to renovate the space and Dunbar, WV “The original building did not have retain the historical aspects of the truck delivery accessibility,” said building are indicative of the talented Captain. A new loading pavilion was people we have working in West Vir- Plumbing built in the north parking area, utilizing ginia’s construction industry.” ELCO Mechanical a freight elevator and underground Contractors tunnel to access the basement of the Many of the agencies that are locat- Charleston, WV facility. ed in Building 3 are under the West Virginia Department of Commerce. A number of other CAWV member Reinforcing Steel firms contributed to the project. (See “We couldn’t be more pleased with Trinity Rebar and Concrete list of CAWV members to right of the completed renovation of Building Supplies, LLC page.) 3,” said Commerce Secretary Woody Winfield, WV Thrasher. “The building provides the “The project was a tremendous suc- conveniences of a modern work- cess in big part to the quality subcon- space while preserving the beauty Roofing tractors we had on our team,” stated and integrity of the original design Tri-State Roofing Captain. “Every project has its chal- created by Cass Gilbert, Jr.” & Sheet Metal Company lenges, but a quality team working to- Charleston, WV gether irons out all the difficulties and The secretary, who is a licensed Pro- achieves completion as efficiently as fessional Engineer, said the open possible.” floor plan lends itself to improved Sprinkler collaboration between the agen- Brewer & Company The renovated Building 3 now houses cy’s employees and a more efficient of West Virginia, Inc. the Department of Commerce, Divi- workflow. Charleston, WV sion of Tourism, WorkForce West Vir- ginia, the Office of Economic Oppor- The Department of Commerce has tunity, Division of Labor, Development been honored to host business and Office and Division of Personnel. Lo- industry leaders from across the cated directly across from the West country and around the world since Virginia State Capitol, it houses more moving to Building 3,” said Secretary than 500 employees. Thrasher. “I commend the work of the state agencies, contractors, ar- The project is being administered by chitectural firm and others involved the General Services Division of the in the restoration. The Department of West Virginia Department of Admin- Commerce is honored to call Build- istration. ing 3 home.” 10 September / October 2017

On October 7 voters approved a constitutional referendum that will allow West Virginia to issue up to $1.6 billion in bonds for highway and bridge construction in the state.

The Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017 passed, earning nearly 73 percent of the vote. Fifty four counties approved the amendment. Governor Jim Justice called a news conference to thank West Virginians for voting for the Roads to Prosperity road bond amendment. Joining him were (L-R): Transportation Secre- tary Tom Smith; CAWV Executive Director Mike Clowser; House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha; Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson; Senator Ryan Weld, R-Brooke; West Virginia Business & Industry Council Chairman Chris Hamilton; and Governor’s Chief of Staff Mike Hall.

Roads to Prosperity “They spoke and I am so happy for will be issued and sold over a four- $1.6 Billion Road Bond our state in every single way.” year period in the following amounts: Amendment Passes (1) July 1, 2017, an amount not to ex- in Landslide Of the 1.2 million West Virginians reg- ceed $800 million; (2) July 1, 2018, istered to vote, more than 119,000 an amount not to exceed $400 mil- On October 7 voters approved a con- cast their ballots, a little less than 11 lion; (3) July 1, 2019, an amount not stitutional referendum that will allow percent. The West Virginia Secretary to exceed $200 million; and (4) July West Virginia to issue up to $1.6 bil- of State’s Office reported that 87,751 1, 2020, an amount not to exceed lion in bonds for highway and bridge voters — almost 73 percent — cast $200 million. Any bonds not issued construction in the state. ballots in favor of the referendum. Just under these provisions may be car- 32,759 voted against the measure. ried forward and issued in any sub- The Roads to Prosperity Amend- sequent year before July 1, 2021. ment of 2017 passed, earning near- The Roads to Prosperity amendment ly 73 percent of the vote. Fifty four was a key component of Governor To repay the bonds, the West Virgin- counties approved the amendment. Justice’s highway program to invest ia Legislature raised the gasoline tax Ritchie County was the lone county over $3 billion in highway and bridge by 3.5 cents per gallon, vehicle sales voting against. projects statewide. He proposed his tax from 5 percent to 6 percent, and plan during his State of the State ad- increased the motor vehicle registra- At a news conference election night dress in February. Senate Joint Res- tion fee from $30 to $51.50. These after word of the victory circulat- olution 6 was approved during this measures generate about $140 mil- ed, Governor Jim Justice said the year’s legislative session by a 34-0 lion annually in new highway rev- electorate has given its take on the vote in the West Virginia Senate and enues. Part of this revenue will be state’s future, loud and clear. 90-8 in the House of Delegates. used for debt service on the bonds.

“The voters spoke, did they not? The amendment gives the state the There were some that wanted the They spoke,” he said before the power to issue and sell state bonds tax and fee increases to be part of crowd of industry and labor repre- not exceeding in the aggregate $1.6 the bond referendum to make West sentatives who supported the effort. billion. The proceeds of the bonds Virginians vote themselves a tax in- 12 September / October 2017 Governor Justice traveled to Wheeling and Weirton on Wednesday, September 20, to talk about his Roads to Prosperity plan. crease. The Contractors Associa- amendment, Governor Justice touted “What a night for everyone in West tion of West Virginia and others did job creation as a reason to invest in Virginia,” Governor Justice said not support this because, as much highway infrastructure. He and West during the late election night press as people wanted to see their roads Virginia Department of Transportation conference. “And I can’t thank vot- fixed, requiring people to vote for a officials cited a Duke University study ers enough and I mean that from the tax would have been a difficult hurdle. that shows nearly 48,000 jobs could be bottom of my heart. The people have Governor Justice agreed and pushed created through $2.6 billion increased spoken and they have spoken loud- for funding to be in place before the spending on highways. ly. They have spoken they want jobs; bond amendment was placed on the they want opportunity and they want ballot. The funding bills were passed The governor also noted that each change. They want hope — hope during a special session in June by a county would benefit through in- that this terrible, terrible drug epi- vote of 26 – 6 in the Senate and 59 - creased highway funding. A map was demic will start us on our pathway to 32 in the House. developed showing the number of genuinely do something about it.” contracts and the dollar amount each The governor also proposed, and the county would receive, either through The governor said the bond amend- legislature passed, a bill to increase the highway funding bills passed or ment vote is a starting point. the state’s GARVEE bond limit from with the passage of the $1.6 billion $200 million to $500 million and one bond amendment. The estimated total “We will build on this. This will not to continue and raise tolls on the of all projects -- about 600 -- is about be the end. This will be the start,” he West Virginia Turnpike that will allow $3.4 billion. said. issuance of up to $500 million for highway projects in the 10 counties “This is our opportunity, people,” Gov- Senate President Mitch Carmichael, that border the turnpike. In all, the ernor Justice said on election night. R-Jackson, also spoke alongside the funding measures total about $2.8 “Your taxes are not going to go up. governor Saturday night. billion for highway construction and And now it all starts. Now the work maintenance projects. starts. Now the hiring starts. Now the “I send my congratulations to the jobs come. Now the revenue comes. people of West Virginia,” President During the legislative session and Now here we go. This is an unbeliev- Carmichael said. “Democracy is re- on the campaign trail for the bond able boom in the state of West Virginia. newed with this vote that people PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WAYNE ROTSCH PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WAYNE

Governor Justice visited the campus of Marshall University on September 6 for the first Roads to Prosperity Town Hall meeting. At each meeting, Transportation Secretary Tom Smith outlined the projects planned in that part of the state and how the WVDOH plans to roll them out. CONSTRUCTION NEWS 13 Governor Justice went to every part of the state to promote the Roads to Prosperity Bond Amendment and to listen to voter’s questions and concerns. “We have to have jobs and opportunities in our state, and this will do it,” he told attendees. Joining him in most all town hall events, such as this one in Wheeling, were (L-R): CAWV Executive Director Mike Clowser, West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee and West Virginia Business & Industry Council Chairman Chris Hamilton.

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This is a great night for the people of West Virginia.” Road bond passage signals optimism in West Virginia The Senate President thanked the governor for his leadership on this (Hoppy Kercheval of WV MetroNews coined #FTDR (Fix the Damn Roads) and has been a constant issue. supporter of investing in West Virginia’s highway construction and maintenance program. This is a copy of his editorial following the October 7, 2017 passage of the Roads To Prosperity “This was your vision as you came Amendment of 2017.) to office, to put people back to work, to fix the roads in this state and have I thought the road bond amendment would pass, but frankly I began to waiver last week. no new taxes associated with it,” the The calls, texts and emails to Talkline were running overwhelmingly against it. The president stated. anger toward Governor Jim Justice and the distrust of state government to spend money efficiently were apparent. Transportation Secretary and High- ways Commissioner Tom Smith was Additionally, I started to wonder whether the “drain the swamp” mentality that gave an integral part of the road bond’s Donald Trump an overwhelming victory in West Virginia and swept him into office would passage and traveled the state with also fuel resentment of a big government road building program. the governor to educate voters and promote the amendment. But it did not. Perhaps the opposition seemed larger than it was because it was more “We appreciate the confidence the vocal, possibly even more motivated than supporters. However, the numbers show their citizens of West Virginia have shown bite was not as big as their bark. Just 27 percent of those who voted opposed the bond. in us by passing Governor Justice’s Roads to Prosperity bond amend- The Governor and his team deserve credit for passage. This was Justice’s signature ment,” Secretary Smith said election program and he worked it—hard. He held town hall meetings nearly every day leading night. “By doing so, it allows the West up to the election, including five in one day in the Eastern Panhandle. Virginia Department of Transportation to move forward in playing a major role Justice served as the motivational speaker for the bond. Meanwhile, state Transportation in West Virginia’s economic recovery. Secretary and Division of Highways Commissioner Tom Smith was the numbers guy. He With the new revenues passed by the crisscrossed the state presenting fact-based arguments for the bond, winning converts legislature this most recent session, with logical arguments. we can make meaningful improvements to the state’s transportation Business and labor organizations also got behind the amendment, along with many local infrastructure. We recognize our re- governments, trade groups and media outlets. Ultimately the bond enjoyed a broad sponsibility and are committed to base of support that was enough to carry the day. putting out this momentous program in an open, honest and transparent The election tapped into West Virginians’ frustration with the condition of our roads manner,” he said. and bridges. They are bad and getting worse by the month. It became increasingly evident that the state could not keep up with the construction and repair needs without The secretary said during the town hall a significant road building program. meetings around the state the bond will free up money so that smaller That frustration led to action. West Virginians who are tired of bad roads and weary of projects can be completed faster. He complaining about it were ready to “do something!” Their votes expressed support for noted that passing the bond frees up the decision by the Legislature and the Governor to raise gas taxes, DMV fees and the the current pool of money that is used to fund all construction and mainte- sales tax on vehicles as long as the money is going to the roads. nance projects. Secretary Smith told voters that if the amendment failed, Justice was euphoric during his press conference Monday morning and again during the 600 projects would get funded but an appearance on Talkline. “Saturday night West Virginia, maybe for the first time in its it might be 10 to 15 years before they existence, tasted winning, and it tastes good,” he said. would be completed. As usual, the Governor is given to hyperbole. West Virginia has had victories before, but “Now, we can get the road work he’s right that the outcome brings some optimism to the state. #FTDR (Fix the Damn done that we need to get done,” he Roads) is no longer the catch phrase of a pipe dream; it’s a realistic and achievable goal said. “It’s time to roll up our sleeves for the state and our people. and get to work.” CONSTRUCTION NEWS 15 The secretary said he anticipates the GARVEE projects. construction inflation and sets us bigger projects, about $700-$800 moving exactly in the right direction million, will be out the door around The interest rate for the first GARVEE for the delivery of Governor Justice’s June of next year. However, 30 bond sale of $260 million, the largest infrastructure program.” bridge replacements and interstate transportation bond in state history, reconstruction projects will start as is set at 2.145% and will close on This first of three GARVEE sales will early as this Fall. Thursday, October 26. target 18 bridge replacement projects and 13 interstate rehabilitation At the July 18 highway forum hosted “This is another win for West Vir- projects across the state. by the CAWV, the secretary explained ginia,” said Governor Justice. “As a there are three funding mechanisms businessman, I know how import- Before ending the election night for the projects. First, there are fed- ant it is to aggressively pursue low press conference, the governor eral aid funds or GARVEE bonds, rates for wise investments and we thanked the state’s voters after the which is an 80-20 match.The second thought that the interest rate would results were announced. is turnpike revenue, which would go be in the neighborhood of 3.5%. To to 10 counties in southern West Vir- get a 2.145% interest rate is great “I didn’t take this job for any (rea- ginia that border the West Virginia news. I am encouraged by the strong son) whatsoever for me,” Governor Turnpike. The third is general obli- investor demand and these attrac- Justice said. “We have to have jobs gation funds, which includes money tive borrowing rates for my Roads to and opportunities, and this will do it. from the already passed wholesale Prosperity highway program. West Now, we have to make every single gasoline tax, motor vehicle privilege Virginians voted Oct. 7 to climb out effort we can to make sure as many tax and an increase to Division of of the ditch and stop being 50th and West Virginians are hired as possible. The Motor Vehicle fees. this first bond sale is a fantastic start. Then we reach out to those who have We’re on the move.” had to leave to get a job. They now Projects will be rolled out in waves. have a real opportunity to have a job dependability The first wave is resurfacing, which “This is a crystal-clear confirmation in West Virginia.” has already pushed out all over the of the need for wise investment while state. The second wave is the pay- rates are extremely attractive,” said On October 9, Governor Justice, re- as-you-go on secondary non-federal Secretary Smith. “A rate of 2.145% sponding to the bond measure’s ap- is built-in. system roads. The third wave is the is significantly less than the cost of proval, called a special session of the

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S.B. 2002 is designed to allow the West Virginia State Tax Department to share information with the Di- vision of Highways to track the tax Vote YES on October 7. Early Voting begins on September 22. payments of contractors. SB 2003, according to the bill’s legislative findings and intent, is intended to expe- dite the hiring of Division of High- ways employees.

Are you tired of driving on our horrible roads and beat up bridges? “The DOH’s hiring procedures need It’s time somebody did something about it, and, now, you can. On October 7, vote YES on the to be fine-tuned,” said the governor. Road Bond. Voting yes will create thousands of jobs for West Virginians, and it won’t cost you a “We need to address the red tape dime of additional taxes. Put West Virginia roads, jobs, and safety first. Vote YES on October 7. and bureaucracy that takes ever so Early voting begins on September 22. long to hire people and get people in these positions.” VALUE OF PROJECTS COVERED BY ROAD BOND BY COUNTY Bond Amendment Estimated Total of Projects $3,380,261,931 Committee Develops Successful Promotional Campaign

The Roads to Prosperity bond amendment proposed to West Virgin- ia voters on October 7, 2017 faced a number of unique and possibly insur- mountable challenges to its passage.

First, West Virginia history showed that a number of general obligation bond proposals put to the voters since 1978 had been rejected despite the fact that well-funded advertising campaigns were conduct- #Vote4RoadsWV ed. Exceptions were the 1996 $550 FixOurRoadsWV.org million road bond amendment and PAID FOR BY WEST VIRGINIANS FOR the 1994 Amendment 3 Yes for Clean BETTER TRANSPORTATION Water and Jobs that, despite almost unanimous statewide support prior to the election, won by a 50.2 percent to 49.8 percent margin. A num- The steering committee developed a media campaign to extensively use TV, radio and print ber of local bond referendums had advertising that was targeted the local areas. The state was divided into regions and the ads also been voted down. detailed the number and dollar amount of highway projects that would be built in those areas if the referendum passed. Second, there was a group oppos- West Virginia Legislature to begin on order to hire more workers faster. ing the amendment that was vocal in October 16 to address the measure’s their opinion, especially in the realm implementation. He said one piece The special legislative session last- of social media. Their arguments in- of legislation he wanted approved ed two days, adjourning on October cluded taxes were going to be raised would streamline the state Depart- 17. The Legislature passed six bills, if the bond amendment passed, that ment of Highways’ hiring process in including House Bill 205, Senate Bill the state should not go into long- 18 September / October 2017 term indebtedness, and that the ments. The broad support for the ly. The governor also dispelled the state could not be trusted to spend amendment positioned the campaign notion that taxes will go up if people the money wisely. to convey a strong, positive and uni- voted in favor of the road bond. fied message. Governor Jim Justice convened a The governor noted that the Legis- meeting of him and his staff with A committee was established to lature had already approved a high- representatives from business asso- raise and manage funds for the com- er gasoline tax, DMV fees and sales ciations and labor organizations to munications campaign. The Execu- taxes on vehicle purchases. develop a campaign and communi- tive Committee of West Virginians for cation strategy that would effective- Better Transportation (WVBT) agreed “The only reason you can’t vote for ly counter these negatives and pro- to be the conduit to collect and dis- it is you’ve been scared about some- duce a majority vote of support for tribute funds since it has a history of thing that’s not true, like your taxes the Roads to Prosperity amendment. promoting the need for a safe and are going to go up,” Governor Justice modern transportation system. reiterated at every town hall meeting. A steering committee was formed “It’s crazy, and I’ll tell you why it’s which became the guiding force From the beginning, supporters were crazy. Because people have to buy behind the amendment. The initial unanimous in their view that the the bonds. And there’s no way they’re group consisted of the West Virgin- committee should be broad-based going to buy the bonds if they’re not ia Business & Industry Council, WV and bi-partisan so that messages as- guaranteed the money. So the money Coal Association, West Virginia Edu- sociated with the amendment could has to already be set aside.” cation Association, American Coun- be de-politicized and, thus, more ap- cil of Engineering Companies, West pealing to skeptical voters. During the statewide swing, Secre- Virginia AFL-CIO, West Virginia Man- tary of Transportation and Highways ufacturers Association, West Virginia Governor Justice conducted a num- Commissioner Tom Smith was there Chamber of Commerce and Contrac- ber of town hall meetings around the to answer questions by attendees. tors Association of West Virginia. The state to promote the bond referen- He told the audience there has never group quickly grew by gaining sup- dum. This proved to be an extreme- been a better time to finance these port from over 100 business, labor, ly effective counter to the negative projects through bonds, with interest education, economic development feelings voters had about the abil- rates at about 3.5 percent. and community organizations, along ity of state government to conduct with many city and county govern- its business properly and efficient- “Wait any longer, and those interest

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CONSTRUCTION NEWS 19 has lost its ability to compete. “We must adequately address this situa- tion.”

At the onset of its work on the campaign, the committee made an in- sightful strategic decision that proved to be a correct one. The committee chose a strategy of carefully targeting its campaign activity to largely occur in selected areas of the state.

The committee developed a media campaign to extensively use TV, radio and print advertising that was targeted to the local areas. The state was divided into regions and the ads detailed the number and dollar amount Basketball legends lent their support to the campaign. WVU Basketball Coach Bob Huggins and Marshall University Basketball Coach Dan D’Antoni recorded 30-second TV commercials of highway projects that would be that were aired statewide the final week of voting. The ads were downloaded countless times built in those areas if the referen- on social media, as was an ad by West Virginia’s First Lady, Cathy Justice. dum passed. Voters in the Eastern Panhandle of the state heard of the rates could go up, and the roads will Prosperity bond amendment. projects that directly benefited them. become harder to fix as they continue Conversely, voters in southern West to deteriorate,” said Secretary Smith. “When kids have to get off a bus so Virginia received targeted information “In the long run, it’ll be cheaper to do the bus can cross a bridge, it puts on road improvements in their area. these projects now with bond debt, them at risk,” said the Mercer County rather than trying to pay for every educator. “We want our children to Governor Justice held an hour-long project on a pay-as-you-go basis.” get home safely and I have seen bus- conference call with editors of over 30 es travel roads that are unsafe. This newspapers to discuss the amend- Representatives from business and is why WVEA is here today.” ment and answer questions. Follow- labor organizations accompanied ing the call, most every local newspa- Governor Justice to the town hall Mike Clowser, executive director of per endorsed the Roads to Prosperity meetings to offer their support for the Contractors Association of West amendment and urged their readers Roads to Prosperity. Virginia, said the thousands of jobs to vote yes on October 7. generated by an increased highway Chris Hamilton, chairman of the West construction and maintenance pro- Social media played a major role in Virginia Business & Industry Coun- gram will have secondary effects on this statewide constitutional referen- cil and vice president of the West the state’s economy because those dum. Those objecting used social Virginia Coal Association, said BIC workers will go to restaurants, buy media effectively to raise questions represents companies in coal, natu- cars and contribute to tourism and and doubt about the amendment. ral gas, hospital, retail, manufactur- retail. The committee spent much time and ing and other businesses. Hamilton resources to have a presence on stated the quality of roads is just as “We feel these immediate jobs will Facebook and Twitter to counter the important to companies considering create thousands of jobs that will rip- misinformation being spread and to setting up shop in an area as local ple throughout West Virginia’s econo- offer facts on what the amendment education prospects. Upgrading the my,” Clowser stated. did and did not do. Toward the end roads, he said, will directly affect the of the campaign, many supporters quality of life for all West Virginians. At the town hall meeting in Morgan- were sharing positive information town, West Virginia University Pres- about the benefits of the road bond. “We, as West Virginians, have the ident Gordon Gee spoke in favor of power to make our road system safer the amendment. When a group from Wood County and more modern,” Hamilton stated. began a robo-call campaign in the “We can put the state on the path of “The Morgantown area has grown as final days leading up to the October economic prosperity.” much as it can due to limited infra- 7 election urging people to vote no structure and that infrastructure must on the amendment, the committee Dale Lee, president of the West Vir- be improved,” President Gee told at- reached out to West Virginia basket- ginia Education Association, said tendees. He noted that if West Vir- ball legend Jerry West. safety was a major issue for his or- ginia’s country roads are full of pot- ganization to support the Roads to holes and are falling apart, the state In a two-day period, over 150,000 20 September / October 2017 homes received a recorded call where that means traveling on roads and the launching pad to a future for West they heard, “Hi, this is Jerry West. I bridges that are in bad shape. Their Virginia that is beyond belief.” know you love our country roads as deteriorating condition risks the safe- much as I do, but we can all agree ty of our emergency vehicles and our The entire campaign was conduct- that many are in disrepair. I’m calling fire fighters,” said PFFWV President ed in a little over six-week period. In to encourage you to vote Yes in sup- Brian Jones. “It’s a no-brainer to us that time, the fundraising took place, port of the Roads to Prosperity road that we need to support this road the message was developed, and the bond amendment Saturday. I support bond amendment. We hope the peo- plan was implemented. The final vote this initiative because it will build new ple we protect every day will support was 72.82 percent of West Virginians roads in every county in our wonder- it with us. West Virginia needs a dra- voting in favor of the bond. ful state and create tens of thousands matic improvement of its infrastruc- of new jobs making our roads safer. ture – the public’s safety demands it.” “Finally, West Virginia has tasted win- Best of all, no new taxes.” ning,” said Governor Justice during The final event of the campaign was his press conference on Monday, Oc- Other basketball legends lent their Governor Justice speaking in his tober 9. “On my trip down [to Charles- support to the campaign. WVU Bas- home county of Greenbrier on Fri- ton] today, and I love this, I pulled ketball Coach Bob Huggins and Mar- day before Saturday’s vote in a last right up behind a state road truck, shall University Basketball Coach attempt to drum up votes for the $1.6 and the guy is just sitting there on the Dan D’Antoni recorded 30-second TV billion bond issue. truck; cone, cone, cone, dropping commercials that were aired state- the cones out. I love it. He’s dropping wide the final week of voting. The ads “I think the overwhelming majority of the cones out, and he isn’t dropping were downloaded countless times on the state wants to see this succeed,” the cones out for work to begin next social media, as was an ad by West Governor Justice told the assembled summer. He’s dropping cones out for Virginia’s First Lady, Cathy Justice. crowd. “You’ve got a few naysayers work to begin now. The people have in everything that happens, but I do given us the opportunity now for us Another social media ad was by the believe the majority need to support to drop a lot of cones.” Professional Fire Fighters of West this. From my take, and I speak very Virginia that officially endorsed the plain and I’m forward in my words, amendment. but I really believe that this is the single-biggest vote West Virginians “As fire responders, we answer the have ever made in the history of their call to duty day or night, and often state. This road bond referendum is

CONSTRUCTION NEWS 21 Agriculture, a past chair and member and sewer debt service accounts for of the WVU College of Business and various agencies, and works with the Economics Visiting Committee and on local entities and the Public Service MEETthe Board of the Fairmont State Uni- Commission to eliminate any deficien- versity Foundation. cies.

“Throughout my career, I have at var- According to Prezioso, a major chal- ious times worked on legislation that lenge WDA faces is having enough MARIE would improve and provide opportu- funds to loan and to making the loans nities for different types of financings,” affordable. PREZIOSO said Prezioso. “As we all know, in West Virginia we Beginning in 1985, she worked on the have small communities and it is of- Executive Director WDA bond issues, including helping ten difficult to make financing feasible West Virginia Water develop Loan Programs II, III and IV. for water and sewer projects,” said Development Authority In 1998, legislation was passed to al- Prezioso. “I want to be responsive low WDA to issue infrastructure reve- to the needs of local governments. I nue bonds. plan to reach out to resources I know in the financial community for any new Prezioso’s experience also includes ideas and to talk with other states on working with municipalities and public programs that have been successful.” service districts to finance water and sewer projects in the public market The director says that every time a and through private bank placements. project is financed and built it provides jobs and improves our standard “All my past experience helps me in of living. my position as executive director of the WDA, both from the financings “I am committed to working with all aspect and understanding state and the infrastructure professionals to local government,” stated Prezioso. find solutions to improve West Virgin- ia,” she said. “Governor Jim Justice During her time as executive director, and the legislature are working hard Prezioso would like to develop new to make West Virginia a place where programs to finance projects in West young people want to stay, where Virginia and find ways to leverage the good jobs are available and where all dollars available for projects. of us want to retire.”

“The first program I plan to make Prezioso believes that providing safe Marie Prezioso was appointed by available will be an interim financing drinking water and reliable sewer Governor Jim Justice as Executive Di- program,” Prezioso said. service are central to meeting those rector of the West Virginia Water De- goals. velopment Authority (WDA) on July 27, In her time as director, Prezioso says 2017. She retired from Piper Jaffray she is most impressed by the number “My door is always open to discuss in July 2016 as Senior Vice President of loans the authority services. any new ideas or problems that need and Manager of the West Virginia Pub- addressed,” the director stated. lic Finance Investment Banking office. “From the time a local bond issue or grant is closed, WDA administers the Prezioso holds a BS degree (1974) in For 32 years Prezioso worked with draws during the construction phase, Business Administration and a MBA state government agencies, local gov- monitors repayments and services the (1975) from West Virginia University. ernments, county boards of education, bond through maturity,” the director She currently serves as a Vice Chair public service districts, colleges, uni- explained. “Over the lifetime of our and Trustee for the West Virginia In- versities, hospitals and developers to agency, we have serviced 1,521 loans vestment Management Board and on finance construction projects in West and grants in the amount of $1.8 bil- the Board of Commissioners for the Virginia. Prior to that, she worked sev- lion.” Charleston-Kanawha Housing Au- en years in state government in vari- thority, where she served as a past ous finance and investment positions. The director says the WDA currently chair. services 927 loans and grants in the Other past activities include serv- amount of $938.4 million. The au- ing on the Rural Rehabilitation Loan thority also works with the Municipal Committee for the WV Department of Bond Commission, reviews all water 22 September / October 2017 West Virginia University in 1977 with a projects for water and sewer projects in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineer- West Virginia.” ing, and from the University of Charles- MEETton in 2010 with a Masters in Business Since the IJDC is the funding clearing- Administration. house for water and sewer projects, Morgan believes it is essential to keep Morgan spent four years in Northern the stakeholders and public informed Virginia just outside of Washington, so needed infrastructure projects can WAYNE D.C. and fourteen years in New Jersey move forward to meet the needs of the working on infrastructure financing, en- citizens of West Virginia. MORGAN gineering and operation. “I would like to convey to the contrac- “I have seen several innovative ways tors, engineers and architects in West Executive Director of delivering infrastructure projects to Virginia that IJDC will continue to work West Virginia Infrastructure & the public,” the director stated. “I look with them and state and federal fund- Jobs Development Council forward to working with the state and ing agencies to advance infrastructure infrastructure professionals to assist projects for the water and sewer utilities with the funding of water and sewer in West Virginia,” he said. infrastructure needs for the citizens of West Virginia.” Morgan serves on University of Charleston’s Board of Trustees and Ex- According to Morgan, the IJDC was ecutive Committee, the Advantage Val- created to be West Virginia’s clearing- ley Board, and previously served on the house for the funding of water and sew- Board of the West Virginia Workforce er projects. Investment Council, the Charleston Area Alliance, and the New Jersey Al- “As discussed in the May/June issue of liance for Action. West Virginia Construction News and in other media, economic growth result- In 2017 he was inducted into the West ing from the passage of the Governor’s Virginia Academy of Civil Engineers for roads initiative and the broadband bill distinguished service by the Depart- will result in the need for improved and ment of Civil & Environmental Engineer- expanded water and sewer infrastruc- ing at West Virginia University. In 2015 ture in the state,” Morgan explained. he received the George Warren Fuller Award for distinguished service to the Currently, IJDC is working on a Needs water supply field from his peers at the Assessment Update which will allow WV American Water Works Association state and federal funding agencies, (AWWA), where he has been a member Wayne D. Morgan, PE, was appointed those on the council, and the public of since 1987 and served as the Sec- Executive Director of the West Virgin- to better understand and address the tion Chair in 2011. ia Infrastructure & Jobs Development infrastructure needs of the citizens of Council (IJDC) in September 2017. West Virginia. The IJDC is chaired by the Governor, and has representation on its council Morgan has 40 years of experience in The director says that since starting his from the West Virginia Public Service the water and sewer industry working position on September 1, he continues Commission, West Virginia Housing as a consultant and for large water to be impressed by the quality of the Development Fund, West Virginia Divi- utility companies. He served as Pres- infrastructure community and the level sion of Environmental Protection, West ident of West Virginia American Water of commitment to West Virginia to fa- Virginia Water Development Authority, and Vice-President of American Water cilitate solutions for utilities working on West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Works Service Company in New Jersey. needed water and sewer infrastructure and the West Virginia Economic De- projects. velopment Authority, as well as public Morgan most recently was a project members. manager for The Thrasher Group of “As we all know the infrastructure Charleston where he was responsible needs are greater than the funds avail- Ann Urling, deputy chief of staff for the for projects and client relations in Cen- able, and water and sewer is no dif- Governor, is the Governor’s designee tral and Southern West Virginia and ferent,” Morgan stated. “The IJDC will as chair of the IJDC. Details concern- Western Virginia. work with others to inform the needs ing the IJDC can be found online at in West Virginia and assist with facili- www.wvinfrastructure.com. A professional civil engineer and water tating the funding of the state and fed- treatment operator, he graduated from eral agencies to progress infrastructure CONSTRUCTION NEWS 23 ConstructionConstruction L Lawaw STRATEGY FOR IndustryIndustry Knowledge, BackedBacked by ExperienceExperience ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & JOB GROWTH

West Virginia Forward is a collaboration between West Virginia University, the West Virginia Department of Commerce and Marshall University to identify new opportunities to diversify and strengthen the economy of West Virginia to enable economic growth and job creation. The work is meant to build upon existing analyses and ongoing endeavors in the State to John H. Tinney, Jr. Gene W. Bailey Raj A. Shah offer ideas that can complement, enhance, and catalyze the impact of current initiatives. Carl L. Fletcher, Jr. David K. Hendrickson R. Scott Long Stephanie H. Ojeda

The West Virginia Forward effort analyzed the current state of West Virginia’s economy, proposed new sectors into which it can diversify in the future, and assessed opportunities to improve the underlying competitiveness of the State by looking at four economic enablers: ease of doing business, innovation and business development, human capital, and infrastructure.

Below is a reprinted article announcing the release of their findings titled, “Business, Government, Academia Come Togeth- Hendrickson && LongLong isis proudproud to to support support er to Move West Virginia Forward.” the WVCAWV EXPO, and the the CAWV professional and the professionalconstruction construction industry. We industry. represent We West Virginia’s economy is in transi- ysis and development of solutions to tion, and it will take a collaborative address existing state’s challenges. representcontractors, contractors, owners, lenders, owners, lenders, effort by business, government and developers, architects and engineers in academia to ensure revitalization in- “This collaboration between West developers, architects and engineers in stead of stagnation, leaders from all Virginia University, West Virginia De- construction lawlaw mattersmatters —— includingincluding three areas said recently in releasing partment of Commerce and Marshall construction litigation, competitive bid a summary of findings of a study enti- University was created to identify construction litigation, competitive bid tled “West Virginia Forward: Maximiz- short-term and long-term projects to disputes, preparation and negotiation ing our Opportunities for Prosperity.” boost West Virginia’s economy,” he disputes, preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as said during a news conference releas- 214 Capitol Street of construction contracts, as well as West Virginia Forward is the result of ing the findings held at the State Cap- Charleston, WV 25301 surety bond claims and public contract a joint effort by West Virginia Universi- itol. Gee first announced the project surety bond claims and public contract law issues. ty, the Department of Commerce and at the West Virginia Chamber’s annual 304-346-5500 Telephone Marshall University. The study itself business summit. law issues. was conducted by McKinsey and Co. 304-346-5515 Fax PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WAYNE ROTSCH PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WAYNE and funded through private contribu- “We are happy to be part of this col- [email protected] www.a.comwww.handl.com tions and foundations. laborative with WVU, the Depart- WVU President Dr. E. Gordon Gee, Gover- ment of Commerce and McKinsey,” nor Justice, Commerce Secretary Woody “We all need to be thought leaders on Marshall President Jerome A. Gilbert Thrasher and representatives from Marshall the major aspects of West Virginia’s said. “We will work alongside the Na- University came together during a news con- economy,” WVU President Gordon tional Guard, Vision Shared, Imagine, ference on September 27 to unveil their new campaign that plans to move “West Virginia Gee said. “We are at a tipping point. the Business Roundtable, the Cham- Forward.” The campaign identifies new op- We are in the midst of an economic ber of Commerce, Tech Connect and portunities to diversify and strengthen the crisis. This summary provides a refer- Discover the Real West Virginia Foun- economy of West Virginia to enable econom- ence in assessment, root cause anal- dation. ic growth and job creation. 24 September / October 2017 ConstructionConstruction L Lawaw IndustryIndustry Knowledge, BackedBacked by ExperienceExperience

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Carl L. Fletcher, Jr. David K. Hendrickson R. Scott Long Stephanie H. Ojeda

Hendrickson && LongLong isis proudproud to to support support the WVCAWV EXPO, and the the CAWV professional and the professionalconstruction construction industry. We industry. represent We representcontractors, contractors, owners, lenders, owners, lenders, developers, architectsarchitects andand engineers engineers in in construction lawlaw mattersmatters —— includingincluding construction litigation, competitive bid construction litigation, competitive bid disputes, preparation and negotiation disputes, preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as 214 Capitol Street of construction contracts, as well as Charleston, WV 25301 surety bond claims and public contract Charleston, WV 25301 surety bond claims and public contract law issues. 304-346-5500 Telephone law issues. 304-346-5515 Fax [email protected] www.a.comwww.handl.com West Virginia’s economy. If we adopt er target areas include: carbon fiber this plan, together we can create ef- reinforced plastic, fine chemicals and fective change. And Commerce is cybersecurity, with many other po- proud to be a part of it.” tential ones. Next steps include the signing of a memorandum of under- The study was undertaken to help un- standing among WVU, Marshall and derstand West Virginia’s strengths and Commerce; creation of a structure of opportunities and to identify initiatives accountability; engage communities that will provide the collaboration to to become active in the effort; and achieve both short and long-term create implementation groups. success in revitalizing the economy, creating jobs and priming the state Four implementation groups are al- for success,” Rob Alsop, WVU’s vice ready at work: energy, business cli- president of strategic initiatives, said mate, human capital and entrepre- in presenting the findings. neurship, Alsop said.

Alsop lifted up tourism as an example “West Virginia Forward’s implemen- Marshall University President Jerome A. Gil- of the research’s findings: tation presents an opportunity to re- bert spoke on how West Virginia Forward verse the economic fortunes of the analyzed the state’s economy, proposed new sectors into which it can diversify in the • West Virginia has an opportunity state and create momentum around a future, and assessed opportunities to im- to capture higher income as well as more diverse and resilient economy,” prove the underlying competitiveness. older tourists. the report says. “Effective implementation will be a key determinant of “This partnership looks at West Virgin- • Adventure tourism options can such a success, and will rely on en- ia’s assets from a global perspective be expanded in southern West Virgin- suring the required governance struc- and pairs them with economic trends ia. ture, partnerships, and stakeholder we can leverage for future growth. It engagement processes are in place adds importance of working together • The eastern part of the state is to achieve these aspirations.” to move West Virginia Forward.” ripe for second homes. A complete report of West Virginia “The governor’s initiative is clear: we • The northern part of the state can Forward’s findings, updates on cur- need to create jobs,” Commerce Sec- be attractive to higher income retires. rent projects, and the efforts of West retary Woody Thrasher said. “These Virginia Forward can be found by vis- findings can dramatically reshape In addition to higher end tourism, oth- iting wvforward.wvu.edu.

26 September / October 2017 CONSTRUCTION NEWS 27 CAWV Members Construct WVAWC Water Storage Tanks

his year, West Virginia American largest and they’ll add eight million 2017. The project is being funded by Water Company (WVAWC) has gallons of treated water storage to the WVAWC customers through the Dis- invested $62 million in upgrades Kanawha Valley system.” tribution System Improvement Charge to water and wastewater infrastruc- (DSIC) which was approved last year ture and system operations. Among After the 2014 water emergency, the by the state Public Service Commis- the projects is the construction of two need for stored water was apparent sion. massive concrete water storage tanks but this wasn’t the only reason for the in St. Albans. construction of the large tanks. Under the DSIC program, WVAWC is investing $18 million to replace water The tanks hold eight million gallons of “If we happen to have an emergency, mains, $4 million to replace service water to supply customers along the we now have additional back-up wa- lines and hydrants, and $9.7 million to West Virginia American Water system. ter stored,” said Martin. “It will also be construct the two new storage tanks. used through the day within the sys- “These are two of the largest tanks in tem to maintain pressure and flow for According to Martin, the project re- our water system across the state,” residents in the area.” quired a tremendous amount of earth said West Virginia American Water moving and site preparation. Company External Affairs Manager Construction of the $9.7 million proj- Laura Martin. “We have currently 190 ect began January 2017 and is ex- WVAWC recently launched an inter- altogether, but these are some of the pected to be completed in December active web-based map of the 2017

The construction of the two massive water storage tanks began in January 2017. The $9.7 million project is part of West Virginia American Water Company’s $62 million water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades throughout the service areas. The tanks hold eight million gallons of water to supply customers along the water system. 28 September / October 2017 According to West Virginia American Water Company External The tanks are located outside of St. Albans in the Amandaville Affairs Manager Laura Martin, the project required a tremendous area. The site is 13 acres and each tank has an internal diameter amount of earth moving and site preparation. of 146 feet. infrastructure upgrade projects which A number of CAWV member firms Penn Line Service, Inc. allows the public to view details about worked on the $9.7 million project Rumble Ready Mix water main replacement projects and including: Shamblin Stone other capital investments throughout TERRADON Corporation the service area. An article on the new ACF Environmental Triad Engineering online project map was published in C.J. Hughes Construction Co. W.C. Weil Company the May/June 2017 issue of West Vir- Chapman Technical Group ginia Construction News. Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co. Hanson (Essroc) Ready Mix West Virginia American Water, a sub- sidiary of American Water (NYSE: Foster Supply AWK), is the largest water utility in the H.D. Supply state, providing high quality and reli- Jackson Kelly, PLLC able water services to approximately Kanawha Stone Company, Inc. 550,000 people. NGE, LLC

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 Local and state officials recently joined representatives of US Methanol in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new chemical plant in Institute. US Methanol ex- pects it will open its first American facility, Liberty One, in mid-2018, which will be capable of producing 200,000 metric tons of methanol a year on the 11-acre site. Once the facility is completed, approximately 50 people will be hired on a permanent basis. Methanol is a chemical made by combining natural gas with steam and pressure, and can be found in LED and LCD screens and recyclable plastic bottles. Liberty One will consist of parts of a deconstructed methanol production plant from Rio De Janerio. Construction of the plant WV Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher, Governor Jim Justice and Frank Bakker, CEO will result in the hiring of 300 tem- of US Methanol at the US Methanol groundbreaking ceremony in Institute, on September 6. porary construction jobs. The West Virginia Economic Development Doddridge, Lewis, Braxton, Web- redevelopment of Shawnee Park. Authority approved a $10 million ster, Nicholas, Greenbrier, Fayette, ZMM Architects and Engineers loan in May in developing the site Summers, and Monroe counties to of Charleston is designing the new for use. It is also believed that US transport West Virginia natural gas complex. The company will bid out Methanol’s relationship will grow into southern Virginia. The MVP the construction work, which is and could include a second facility will be constructed and owned scheduled to begin in November… in West Virginia... by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley), which is a joint  Phase one of the $500 million  Federal regulators have ap- venture between EQT Midstream Proctor & Gamble manufactur- proved two major natural gas Partners, LP; NextEra US Gas As- ing project along I-81 in Martins- pipelines that would start in West sets, LLC; Con Edison Transmis- burg is expected to be complete in Virginia and supply the eastern sion, Inc.; WGL Midstream; and three months. Manufacturing will seaboard. The Federal Energy RGC Midstream, LLC… start in the January, February 2018 Regulatory Commission grant- time frame and will only manufac- ed certificates to both the Atlan-  The Kanawha County Com- ture one line of product. The site tic Coast Pipeline and the Moun- mission will soon begin accept- covers 450 acres along I-82 at Ta- tain Valley Pipeline. The pipelines ing bids for the new Shawnee bler Station Road, Tabler Station would transport gas from the Utica Park multi-sports complex in Dun- Business Park, Berkeley County. and Marcellus shale deposits. The bar. The commission officially ap- When finished, it will include nine $5.1 billion Atlantic Coast Pipe- proved the $15 million project at a buildings, approximately one mil- line would span 600 miles from recent meeting in Charleston. Plans lion square feet of working areas Harrison County and across Lew- to move the project forward were and an onsite rail line. Current on- is, Upshur, Randolph and Poca- on hold pending results of an envi- site employees total around 260. hontas counties in West Virginia ronmental study. Kanawha County Many more employees are needed, through Virginia and into North Commissioner Ben Salango said many as 1,000 construction work- Carolina. It’s a project by Domin- the study, conducted by S&S En- ers will be working on the project ion Energy, Duke Energy, Piedmont gineering of Charleston, resulted and 700 permanent jobs will be Natural Gas and Southern Com- in zero health risks to the public. filled when the manufacturing is in pany Gas. The $3.5 billion Moun- BrickStreet Insurance of Charles- full swing. P&G U.S. operations in- tain Valley Pipeline would go 303 ton recently announced they will clude 29 plants in 21 states. The miles through Wetzel, Harrison, be donating $1 million toward the Berkeley County facility is West 30 September / October 2017 CONSTRUCTION BRIEFS

Virginia’s first plant, and only the  Toyota’s plant in Buffalo re- Jim Justice said in a speech that company’s second new site in the cently announced a $115 million he is thankful for Toyota’s support U.S. since 1971… expansion project that further and investment in West Virginia. solidifies the 21-year-old plant’s West Virginia Commerce Secretary  The Business Development role for the automobile giant. The Woody Thrasher said the future of Corporation of the Northern company will become the first in the automotive industry is prom- Panhandle will use a $300,000 the United States to produce tran- ising in the state. The skill sets federal grant to map out a strategy saxles for hybrid cars. Production necessary for energy industry em- for reusing an 1,100 acre parcel in of the hybrid transaxles is slated ployees often can transfer over to Weirton that at one time was part of to begin in 2020, said Leah Curry, automotive work, making it primed the city’s steel business. The grant president of Toyota Motor Manu- for growth in the face of difficulties came from the U.S. Economic De- facturing West Virginia, during a in the coal industry, he said… velopment Administration, which news conference at the plant. The awarded $30 million to 35 proj- transaxles will be used in Toyota  A Randolph County business ects in 15 states under the 2017 Highlander hybrids built at a Toyo- will add 85,000 square feet to cre- Assistance to Coal Communities ta plant in Princeton, Indiana. Curry ate a distribution center on site, (ACC 2017) initiative. The funding said the project likely won’t create according to an announcement is intended to aid locally-driven any new jobs but will provide secu- involving Senator Shelley Moore economic recovery efforts in com- rity for the Putnam County plant’s Capito (R-WV). The Armstrong munities severely impacted by the employees. The plant employs Flooring expansion will allow the declining use of coal. A total of about 1,600 people today and pro- company to improve and stream- $8.3 million in ACC grant money duces more than 1 million engines line their distribution capabilities was awarded to West Virginia… and transmissions annually. Gov. by storing their finished flooring

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Marshall Health recently opened its doors to a new 51,000-square-foot clinical facility at 300 Corporate Center Drive in Scott Depot. A grand opening and community health fair took place this summer. Contractor on the project was G&G Builders of Scott Depot. Designer on the project was Edward Tucker Architects, Inc. of Huntington. Materials were provided by Cornerstone Interiors, Inc. of Eleanor.

products on site. The project is ex- als were provided by Cornerstone nomic Development Authority ten- pected to create up to 50 new jobs Interiors, Inc. of Eleanor… tatively approved a $6 million, 10- in the next ten years. Armstrong year loan for the project. Crabtree Flooring opened in 1989 along  A new company that will estimated that the company would Route 250 south of Beverly. It is make whiskey barrels is coming break ground early next year and the largest pre-finished hardwood to Greenbrier County, and its offi- make its first barrel in early 2019… flooring plant in the United States, cials say they’re bringing dozens of producing flooring from oak, hick- jobs with it. Representatives with  Updates on infrastructure ory, and maple. New construction the West Virginia Great Barrel Co. projects involving water exten- will begin next summer and could recently announced at a news con- sions, road upgrades and a new be completed by Summer 2019… ference that they will harvest white hotel were presented by Econom- oak and turn it into whiskey barrels ic Development Authority Director  Marshall Health recent- at their barrel manufacturing plant, Michael Herron at a recent meeting ly opened its doors to a new known as a cooperage. Tom Crab- of the Lewis County Commission. 51,000-square-foot clinical facil- tree, a managing member with the The Northwest Water Project was ity at 300 Corporate Center Drive company, said the project was con- split into two contracts that began in Scott Depot. The new Teays Val- ceived after the deadly June 2016 simultaneously on Oct. 1. Low bid- ley location consolidates Marshall flood. Crabtree and Gov. Jim Jus- der for Contract 2 was Dan’s Ma- Health’s existing internal medicine, tice said at the news conference rine Services of Grafton. The $3.8 obstetrics and gynecology, and that the operation will bring “$50 million project will serve about pediatric offices in Putnam Coun- million of commerce” annually to 257 customers on Limestone Run, ty under one roof. Orthopedics, the state. Philip Cornette, another Murphy Creek, Murphy Run, Sas- sports medicine, on-site imaging managing member of the company, safrass, Churchville, Hershman, and laboratory services are among said the company would be able Linger Run and Laurel Run. West the expanded offerings now avail- to make 125,000 barrels per year, Virginia American Water is contrib- able in Teays Valley. Marshall selling them at $200 each, which uting about $604,000 toward the Health purchased the former Pa- would be $25 million. According project for residents who have al- triot Coal corporate headquarters to figures provided by state Com- ready signed user agreements … building in April 2016. A grand merce Secretary Woody Thrasher opening and community health fair at the news conference, the com-  Officials recently broke ground took place in June. Contractor on pany will employ 113 workers at on the site of a new Ravenswood the project was G&G Builders of its cooperage and 25 more at its Middle School. Construction will Scott Depot. Designer on the proj- stave mill and log yard in Monroe now begin on the new $13.3 mil- ect was Edward Tucker Archi- County. Moments before the news lion school in Jackson County. The tects, Inc. of Huntington. Materi- conference, the West Virginia Eco- new school will be attached to the 32 September / October 2017 CONSTRUCTION BRIEFS current Ravenswood High School. for 20 percent of the design and ture. The facility will utilize a clean The plan was first proposed in construction project cost. In addi- energy system that produces an 2006.Contractor on the project is tion to the renovations to the cir- inexpensive hydrogen gas stream Wolf Creek Contracting Compa- ca-1900 bridge, the project entails on demand from biomass and ny of Waterford, Ohio… relocating utility lines, overhauling waste sources. The feedstock for drainage infrastructure along the the plant will primarily be wood  A newly formed compa- street, and replacing sidewalk and waste from the region’s growing ny says it is planning to build a fencing at the project area, which forestry and wood products indus- $73 million synthetic fuel plant is split by the CSX railroad bridge try. The project will create approxi- in Greenbrier County, with con- over East Burke Street. An obser- mately 160 construction jobs, with struction expected to commence vation area also is proposed on an additional 60 to 100 fulltime in early 2018. The West Virginia the south side of the barrel-arch jobs once the plant enters opera- Economic Development Author- bridge, which is a contributing re- tion. Construction is scheduled to ity approved an inducement res- source to the Baltimore and Ohio begin in late winter 2017 or early olution relating to the issuance of Railroad and Related Industries spring 2018. The company is look- revenue bonds for PPD of WV One Historic District in Martinsburg… ing to acquire a series of revenue LLC’s planned Greenbrier Coun- bonds totaling close to $80 million ty plant project at a recent board  The newly-formed PPD of to help finance the construction of directors meeting. At the plant, WV One will build a $73 million and equipping of the plant, among PPD of WV One will convert solid synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier other costs... waste materials to diesel fuel and County. At the plant, PPD of WV biochar, a charcoal used in soil for One will convert solid waste ma-  Ridgeview Elementary, a agriculture, said WVEDA Executive terials to diesel fuel and biochar, consolidation of Crab Orchard, Director David Warner. It is look- a charcoal used in soil for agricul- Sophia-Soak Creek and Les- ing to acquire a series of revenue bonds not to exceed $80 million to help finance the construction and equipping of the plant, among other costs, according to the in- SCARY CREEK MATERIALS ducement resolution. Roughly 160 Mike DeViese, General Manager workers will be needed to construct the plant and 60 people will be needed to operate it. The plant will be located near the Sam Black Church exit of Interstate 64, in Greenbrier County…

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