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Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com PROPERTIES PEOPLE CES 55th Annual Design & Construction Conference Highlighting notable industry events The Cleveland Engineering Society hosted its 55th Annual Design and Construction Conference at LaCentre, 25777 Detroit Road in Westlake, recently The conference theme, “Challenges: Achieving the Vision for a Greater Cleveland & Northeast Ohio” 1 2 3 addressed what it will take to realize the visions described at last year’s confer- ence (“Engineering a Vision of Greater Cleveland”). Debuting this year at the 1 2 3 D&C conference were the “Challenges Round Table Discussions,” where attendees shared ideas and best prac- tices in a semi-formal facilitated setting and the “Public Agency/Infrastructure Showcase” where public agencies/ utilities showcased sector specific chal- lenges. 4 5 Presentations were given by the City of Cleveland, Cleveland-Cuyahoga 1 (From left) Jack Boyle II, vice president of Business Affairs & Finance at Cleveland State University, Port Authority, Cuyahoga County and David Mast, PE., NTH Consultants 4 5 6 2 (From left) Doug Hoffman, of Weber Murphy Fox, and Jeff Duke, PE, of Northeast Regional Sewer Engineer’s Office, Greater Cleveland District 1 Attendees gathered in the atrium of the new office building to RTA, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer BDB Akron Office Open House celebrate with Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs staff. 3 (From left) CES staff members Tuhanna lewis, Susan czaplicki, Jessica Bauer and Meghan District, and the Northeast Ohio Area- Donovan The law firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs (BDB), LLP 2 Guests watch a video on the firm’s history in the Board Room. Wide Coordinating Agency. P 4 John Porada, life time achievement award winner, with Cleveland Employers Association staff hosted an open house recently at its new Akron office located at 3 Red Letter Events and The Legendary Tangier provided catering. 5 Dave Larkin and Andrea Keener, of Properties Magazine. 3800 Embassy Parkway (see full feature in Properties, February 2007 4 Patrick J. Keating, managing partner, and Nicholas t. george, issue). The event showcased the new space, designed by Ronald president & CEO A. Reed of Westlake, Reed, Leskosky and developed by Dellagnese 5 Reception area of new office 6 Attorney Christopher c. esker and Ohio Supreme Court Justice Construction Company, to an estimated 700 people. P Maureen O’Connor !30(!,4 0!6).' 16th Annual HBA Awards Sports was the theme at this year’s !30(!,4 2%0!)2 16th annual Home Builders Association awards ceremonies, held at the Marriot 3%!,#/!4).' Hotel in downtown Cleveland. Over 300 attendees were delighted by the #2!#+ &),,).' likes of Cleveland Indians mascot Slider, Cavaliers mascot Moondog, the 2 0!6).' ).# Cavaliers Girls dance team and a mas- #/-0,%4% 3)4% sive audio-video show (See full story #/.3425#4)/. P page 10). s %XCELLENT QUALITY COMPETITIVE PRICING RELIABILITY 1 (From left) Mike Marous, Slider and Alison 1 %8#!6!4)/. 4/ s #UNNINGHAM 0AVING IS A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS WITH Benoit of Battery Park #/-0,%4)/. OVER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 2 (From left) Rhonda Geib, Gordon Priemer and Kiki Stout, of Heartland Developers s ,ICENSED BONDED INSURED 3 (From left) Lisa Puzzitiello, of Parkview Homes, and Marie deMio, Chicago Title s /UR MOTTO h+EEPING OUR CUSTOMERS SATISFIED KEEPS Company 3 THEM COMING BACKv 4 The Trash Talkers of St. Edwards High School provided more entertainment. 5 (Clockwise from left) Hanford Dixon, former NFL Cleveland Browns cornerback; Brad * iÊӣȰxn£°nÈää Sellers, former NBA player with the Chicago Bulls; Judge Dick Ambrose, former Cleveland Browns defensive player; and Kathleen >ÝÊӣȰxn£°nÈnÎ Coffman, of HBA Greater Cleveland !URORA 2OAD 7ARRENSVILLE (EIGHTS /( 5 4
Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com Center; and Best Overall Sign Program HBA All Stars Win Awards went to The Lofts at Avalon, Heartland Development. Cleveland Choice Awards recognize area builders, sales/marketing pros The award for Best Single-Family Home Over 4,501 Square Feet went By Ken Krych | Photo courtesy Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland to Timber Frame, River Estates. Best Condo/Cluster Over 3,001 Square Feet he Sales & Marketing Council of went to The Pinehurst Parkview Homes. the Home Builders Association The Award of Excellence for Best T of Greater Cleveland ( HBA ) Overhaul Custom Home Design went and the Cleveland Choice Awards to DSA Architects, as well as an award for Best Overall Exterior Renovation. Committee hosted their 16th annual A full service fire safety company providing: Cleveland Choice Awards ceremony The award for Best Kitchen Renovation at the downtown Marriot in early Over $50,000 went to Creative Kitchens. March. The Development Planning Award for • Division 10 fire extinguishers/cabinets/fire safety The theme for the evening was Best Smart Growth went to the Avenue products to the construction trades focused on sports and highlighted by District, Zaremba Group, as did an award • Fire protection contracting services to property for Best Lifestyle Center Project. Best Slider of the Cleveland Indians, Moon owners/managers Dog of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Lifestyle Center Project was also won by Cavalier Girls dance team cheerleaders Heartland Developers for The Lofts At during opening cocktails and network- Avalon Station. ing, plus emcees and three past stars HOME GROWN RSA Architects, Inc. won an award for Best Overall Renovation (Exterior) of in sports: Hanford Dixon, Brad Sellers a Single Family Residence with this entry, a project that entailed an addition which almost Team leaders and Dick Ambrose. doubled the original size of the home. Individual achievement awards were www. county-fire.com The event was an audio/visual also presented to Cris Jaklich as Rookie extravaganza with two giant TV video The Cleveland Choice Committee categories from sales and marketing, of the Year; Sales Managers of the Year 888.528.0928 • Cleveland/Akron: 330.633.1014 screens, lights, effects and scenes from was responsible for producing the profes- product design, architecture, remodeling Mark Londa and Tom Sear; Outstanding Fax: 330.633.2779 sional and entertaining event, which and interior merchandising. famous sports movies to provide enter- Marketing Professional Aimee Campbell 310 Geneva Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278 tainment between the more than 80 recognized excellence in home con- who recently joined a firm in Chicago; Ohio Paving 1-3 SQ 4C 4-06 3/15/06 3:57 PM Page 1 some awards presented. struction, including a wide variety of The line-up Superintendent/Production Manager of The line-up included Aimee Campbell, the Year George Douzos; Outstanding Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer Co. Sales & Marketing Council Member (co-chairperson); Diane Schmidt, Wells Greg Zehe. Fargo Home Mortgage (co-chairper- Also, the Best Community Service son); Sam Avellone, NPI Audio Visual Project award went to the 2006 Lake Solutions; Rebecca Horton, RDL County YMCA Dream House. Architects; Paul Klein, Sun Newspapers; Awards of Excellence by Judges choices Trista McClelland, Calabrese, Racek & went to F. A. Makoski Construction JANCE CONSTRUCTION LLC. Markos Inc.; Misty Pennock, the Plain Co., Inc. and Aimee Campbell; the Dealer; Michelle Slaght, Unmistakably award for Greatest Number of Sales by Premier Homes; Nancy Tienvieri, Miles an Individual went to Kenneth Mills; Established 1970 Park Window Treatments; Mike Trappe, Greatest Sales Team, Mariane Branch Sun Newspapers; Greg Zehe, Parkview and Donna Rondini; Greatest Sales Homes; and Nate Coffman and Kelli Volume by an Individual, Rosalie Gable; • General Contractor Moss of HBA of Greater Cleveland. and Greatest Team Volume Sales also Cleveland Choice Awards judges were: went to Mariane Branch and Donna John Sessor, Keller Williams Greater Rondini. • Construction Manager Ohio Realty-The Sessor Group; Laura J. Casella, ASOD, Residential Designed Sponsors for the event included the • Design – Build Solutions, Inc.; Carlene Zehces, “Z” Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com, NPI Interior Decorations Inc.; and Rick Audio Video Solutions, Cleveland Macek, Macek Custom Builders. Magazine, Kinetico, Inc., National City Bank, Atwell-Hicks, R. Kashmiry & “Building Confidence” Game winners Associates; Sun Newspapers; First Federal The award for Best Promotional of Lakewood; Pro-Source Wholesale Event of the Year went to Siedel’s Flooring; Real Living Realty One; Wells 8666 Tyler Boulevard (440) 255-5800 Landing Grand Opening; Best Sales Fargo Home Mortgage; and Lighting Mentor, Ohio 44060 (440) 255-1508 Fax Office/Information Center to Battery Max. P www.jance.com Park; Best Design Center went to The Dream Center and The Premier Design
10 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 11 by architect George Post. It was acquired of Fame, which honors individuals by Fenn College in 1937. Fenn College for outstanding achievements in their Recognizing Excellence in Engineering was eventually incorporated into the career in the field of construction, build- Cleveland State University campus. ing or architecture: John Porada, Vijay CES Design & Construction Conference focuses on achieving new vision for area The new 438-bed student residence will K. Khosla, P.E. Ph.D., and M. James include fully furnished single, double Karpinski, PE. and quad suites, offering private and John Porada, executive vice presi- ver 350 people attended a lun- double bedroom accommodations, in dent of the Construction Employers cheon and many more visited apartment style units with full kitchens. Association (CEA) and administrator O with 54 exhibitors at the 55th The development features a student rec- of the Construction Industry Service annual CES Design and Construction reational center, banquet ballrooms, a Program (CISP), was awarded for his Conference, which recently took place at conference center, group study areas, a efforts to improve labor and manage- Cleveland LaCentre in Westlake. This year’s theme business office and student storage. ment relations. was Challenges: Achieving the Vision for a Vijay K. Khosla, P.E., Ph.D., was rec- Engineering Greater Cleveland & Northeast Ohio The Pinnacle Condominiums ognized for his outstanding engineering Keynote speakers, including Mark S. Owner: Gus Georgalis and service contributions to the design Rosentraub, Cleveland State University’s Architects: Schmidt Copeland Parker and construction industry and to the Society dean of the Maxine Goodman Levin Stevens, Inc. community. He is the executive vice pres- College of Urban Affairs, and Deb Electrical Engineer: Zakrajsek Engineers, ident of Professional Services, Inc. (PSI), L e a d e r s h i p Janik, senior vice president of real estate Inc. responsible for operations in the Great Breakfast Series and business development for Greater Structural Engineering: Hach Engineering, Lakes Region which spans from Western Cleveland Partnership, addressed chal- K rych en New York to Minnesota. His geotechni- K Inc. A dynamic forum featuring distinguished lenges faced by the region’s designers, Heating & Cooling: Imperial cal skills are visible in prominent area speakers from some of Northeast Ohio’s planners, builders, developers and infra- Photo by General Contractor: Kostas Construction facilities such as The Rock and Roll most successful businesses and offering TOP TRIO Three distinguished leaders were inducted into the CES Hall of Fame: (from left) structure guardians and how they can be Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland timely exposure to strategic business, M. James Karpinski, PE of Karpinski Engineering, Dr. Vijay K. Kohsla, P.E.. Ph.D., of Professional technological and community issues. overcome through creative collabora- The Pinnacle Condominiums is Clinic Foundation, Courthouse Tower, tion and cooperation. Services, Inc. (PSI), and John Porada, executive vice president of the Construction Employers Association (CEA). located in the heart of the historic Great Lakes Museum of Science, and the A special video greeting from Senator Warehouse District, and The Pinnacle Cleveland Browns NFL Stadium. G. Voinovich was also aired to welcome CSU Recreation Center foot Recreation Center. Located at the is a full-service community with over- M. James Karpinski, PE, was recog- the guests and exhibitors. Architect: Weber Murphy Fox, Sasaki corner of Chester and East 24th Street, sized condominiums ranging from 1,500 nized for his outstanding dedication to The event included the presentation Associates the Recreation Center is an addition to to 5,700 square feet of living space with the profession and significant contribu- of the Cleveland Engineering Society’s Structural Engineer: Gensert Bretnall the north face of the existing Physical unobstructed views of the lake and sky- tion to the advancement of the field of Awards for Excellence, honoring three Associates Education Building. The center provides line. Amenities at the Pinnacle include heating, ventilating and air-conditioning top projects in the area: Cleveland State Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical/ students and faculty with a full comple- roof gardens, fitness center, large bal- over the past 40 years. In 1983, Karpinski University’s Recreational Center, Fenn Technology Engineers: Karpinski ment of health and wellness facilities, conies, granite counters and vanities, formed Bacik, Karpinski Associates along Tower and Pinnacle Condominiums. Engineering including weight and fitness areas; bas- 24/7 concierge service, hardwood floors with Dale Bacik. This company was The award goes to development Civil Engineer: Thorson Baker & ketball, racquetball and squash courts; throughout, ceramic tile floors, floor reorganized in 2003 and Jim Karpinski April 17, 2007 projects that require comprehensive Associates, Inc. multi-purpose rooms for dance, yoga and to ceiling glass windows and indoor became chairman of the board at which Peter Lawson Jones architectural design, landscape layout, Construction Managers: Gilbane, Lon other uses; as well as new locker rooms parking. time the company’s name was changed administration and engineering. The with access to CSU’s campus natato- Cuyahoga County Commissioner Coleman to Karpinski Engineering. He has been 7:30-9:00 a.m. projects must contribute toward the rium. A Child Care Center serving CSU Additionally taking place at the con- involved in significant projects such as advancement of ethical, aesthetic, pro- Cleveland State University’s newest community is slated to open on the main ference this year, three distinguished Severance Hall renovation, Cleveland fessional, engineering, promotional campus addition and the first designed floor in 2007. An underground parking leaders in the design and construc- State University Recreation Center and Corporate College East management and education as embraced within the principles of the 2004 Campus garage provides in-and-out parking for tion industry were inducted into the The Cleveland Museum of Art. P 4400 Richmond Road in construction. Master Plan is the new 136,000-square- 50 cars. 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12 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 13 Inside Out Redesign will transform Fairlawn’s Summit Mall into lifestyle shopping center By Kathleen Folkerth
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www.propertiesmag.com 17 For the institutional categories, the nation, and January showed that the January included reduced contracting single-family correction is still under- January Construction Contracts for Cleveland Area INDUSTRIAL & for healthcare facilities, down 24%; and way,” Murray says. COMMERCIAL SPECIALIST public buildings (courthouses and deten- Multifamily housing in January McGraw-Hill Construction recently reported on January contracts for future construction in the ◆ New ◆ Industrial tion facilities), down 42%. On the plus dropped 21%, as the gradual weaken- metropolitan statistical area of Cleveland, consisting of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain Construction Machines LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR side, school construction increased 2%, ing that emerged for this structure type and Medina counties. An authority on the construction market, the firm produces Dodge Reports ◆ Motor ◆ Computer continuing the expansion that was re- towards the end of 2006 grew more and Sweets Catalog Files. According to the Dodge Analytics unit of McGraw-Hill Construction, the INDUSTRIAL • COMMERCIAL Control Work Wiring established in 2005 and 2006. pronounced. January still indicated that latest month's construction activity followed this pattern: Electrical Service • Construction ◆ Lighting ◆ Security Design Lighting “Another year of growth is expected large multifamily projects, mostly condo- BONDED & INSURED ◆ Telephone ◆ Panel for school construction, given the need miniums, were reaching groundbreaking, 2007 2006 Percent Change Over 25 Years Experience Wiring Upgrades for new and upgraded classroom space although not to the same extent that was Nonresidential $82,311,000 $118,300,000 -30 FREE ESTIMATES ◆ Circuit ◆ Plant Breakers Relocations across the nation, in combination with present during 2006. Large multifamily Residential $78,849,000 $66,890,000 18 216•486•6688 the greater funding coming from the projects reported as construction starts Total Building $161,160,000 $185,190,000 -13 recent passage of bond measures in such in January were located in Arlington, states as California, Texas, and North Virginia ($119 million) and Chicago For the year-to-date on a cumulative basis, the totals are: Carolina,” Murray says. ($70 million). 2007 2006 Percent Change Amusement-related projects in January increased 9%, helped by the Nonbuilding construction Nonresidential $82,311,000 $118,300,000 -30 $118 million expansion to the conven- Nonbuilding construction in January Residential $78,849,000 $66,890,000 18 tion center in Pasadena, California. slipped 3% to $122.7 billion (annual Total Building $161,160,000 $185,190,000 -13 January also included gains for rate). The electric utility category, .'"*. -?< ,BPJ churches, up 18%; and transportation which is often volatile on a month-to- • Nonresidential buildings include commercial, manufacturing, educational, religious, administrative, terminal work, up 167%. In the latter month basis, fell 23%. In addition, the recreational, hotel, dormitory and other buildings. case, the boost came from the start of a “miscellaneous” public works segment • Residential buildings include one- and two-family houses and apartments. + *. ,- -?< %@D@K $503 million project to expand a bag- was down 35%, relative to a December Source: McGraw-Hill Construction gage screening facility at Los Angeles that included the start of a $900 million ing spending about 10% compared to and river/harbor development work grew International Airport. oil pipeline expansion in Wisconsin. In the prior fiscal year, as called for by the 15%. / iÊiÃÌÊ «>ÞÊëiV>âiÃÊ contrast, the major public works project current multiyear federal transportation On an unadjusted basis, total con- Ê>ÀV ÌiVÌÕÀ>ÞÊ`ÃÌVÌÛiÊà iiÌÊ Residential building types in January were able to register bill. With the funding now set, state struction in January 2007 was reported Residential building, at $271.8 bil- healthy gains. Highway construction, the departments of transportation are better at $40.3 billion, down 18% from January iÌ>ÊÀvÃ]ÊÃ`}]Êv>ÃV>Ã]Ê>`Ê lion (annual rate), was down 9% in largest public works category, climbed able to go ahead with major projects.” 2006, which was several months before VÀViðÊ9iÃ]ÊÜi½ÀiÊ}Ài>ÌÊvÀÊÌ iÊ January. Single-family housing dropped 6%. Bridges were up 2%, helped by the With regard to the environmen- last year’s steep correction for single- L>ÃVÃ]ÊLÕÌÊÞÕ½ÊLiÊ«ÀiÃÃi`Ê 6%, resuming its weakening trend after start of a $104 million bridge reconstruc- tal categories, sewer construction had family housing began. By major sector, LÞÊÜ >ÌÊÜiÊV>Ê`ÊÜÌ ÊÞÕÀÊ the 4% upturn in December. The cost tion project in Baltimore Maryland. a particularly strong January, advanc- residential building in January 2007 VÕÃÌÊ«ÀiVÌÃ°Ê of financing was not a constraint in “The prospects that transportation ing 27%. Large water pollution control was down 30% from a year ago, while January, as the 30-year fixed mortgage public works will see more expansion and treatment projects were started in nonresidential building was down 9%. >ÛiÊ>ÊV >i}iÊvÀÊÕÃÊÊV««iÀ]Ê rate held at 6.2%. in 2007 are better than a month ago,” Arlington, Virginia ($267 million), New Nonbuilding construction in January }>Û>âi`ÊÃÌii]Ê>ÕÕ]ÊÃÌ> “Instead, it appears that single-family Murray says. “Congress recently reached York City ($228 million), and Roswell 2007 came in 3% above its year ago agreement on fiscal 2007 funding for Georgia ($137 million). Water supply amount. 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or Mike Downing, the 59,000- But unlike some of the government lots were immediately cleared of snow square-foot building at Memphis buildings Downing visited as a youth, and ice down to the pavement. F and Fulton Parkway in Cleveland’s the recently renovated and expanded Old Brooklyn neighborhood is more building he now operates is spacious, Existing features find new use than the biggest project to date of his secure, modern and comfortable. Working closely with Cleveland-based real estate development career. As the “At least there is a little bit of hope HSB Architects, his long-time design new West Side home for two Cuyahoga when they come here,” he says. partners, Downing made use of some of County service agencies – Children & As both the developer and owner of the building’s existing features, such as Family Services and Employment & the building, Downing intends to make an atrium and a domed ceiling, to add Family Services – the Fulton Parkway sure that the two-story structure plays an character. The atrium adds light and building, now known as the Old important role in the surrounding com- atmosphere, minimizing the often sterile Brooklyn Family Services Center, gives munity. He has already contributed to a nature of bureaucratic organizations. the 39-year-old carpenter a sense that he local art organization, Art House, and The dome, which originally gave a has contributed something meaningful made arrangements for neighborhood focal point to an auto showroom, is to the community. kids to help decorate the county offices located at the southwest corner of the “I felt like I needed to do a little some- with their artwork. building where it is outlined by a curved thing besides owning an office building,” Not willing to have the employees window facing the residential inter- says Downing, who was once in the same or patrons subjected to weather-related section of Memphis Road and Fulton position as many of the people being inconveniences, Downing’s building Parkway. Its ceiling has been painted served by the two social service agen- management company handles all the and decorated to resemble a small rain- cies. “I know what it’s like for these kids. snow plowing. During the blizzards that forest in one of the main office areas. I lived it.” hit Cleveland in February, the parking The rainforest painting is enhanced
www.propertiesmag.com 23 with hanging imitation foliage LOOKING BACK Originally an and some artificial butterflies automobile dealership when positioned in space by nearly it was built in the 1950s, the invisible string. building also served as a library The rainforest theme fits warehouse and a bank service center. The building sat unused in well with the zoo theme, for a year before Downing which can be found elsewhere recognized its potential for the in the building. The facility county. Ready to happens to be located near the meet all of Cleveland Zoo. your flooring The building, located at a needs. main intersection in a resi- dential neighborhood, served Agencies seek new space numerous uses over the years, John Myers, real estate which created some chal- manager for Cuyahoga lenges for Downing and HSB County, says leases came Architects. Originally an due for renewal for the two automobile dealership when West Side agencies more it was built in the 1950s, the than a year ago. Merging building also served as a library & Family Services and Employment & the two agencies into one Rogers Commercial Flooring warehouse and a bank service center. Family Services. building made sense given the fact that Celebrating 15 Years of Customer Service The building sat unused for a year before Government work wasn’t new to they served roughly the same geographic Looking for a flooring solution? Look no further than Rogers Downing recognized its potential for the Downing. He had already built a 9,000- area. Myers says having the offices on Commercial Flooring, Inc. in Elyria. With a 10,000-square-foot county. square-foot Social Security building at one floor was an important consider- showroom & warehouse, expert installation services and a wide the corner of Miles Road and Cranwood ation since it makes management easier variety of products, including carpet, ceramic tile, sheet vinyl, A productive relationship forms Parkway. and is more client-friendly. VCT, wood, rubber and laminate, we are your one-stop source Downing had already established a “They ask you for a ton of paperwork,” The county decided to seek a bid for a for all your commercial flooring needs. good working relationship with the he recalls. new building to house the two agencies. RogersBigFloorStore.com 830 Taylor St., Elyria, OH 44035 county when the need for new office Working with HSB Architects, The county also considered adding the 440-284-0177 800-841-7062 space for these two agencies arose. Like Downing presented a design/build pro- Employment & Family Services satellite other aspects of Downing’s life, this suc- posal for the East Side center. The office at West 98th Street and Lorain cessful relationship did not come about county eventually decided not to relo- Avenue to the package, but ultimately quickly or easily. cate that building, but Downing’s efforts decided to keep that office. Downing, a metal stud and drywall did not go to waste. In the process of With the combined building, the Architectural contractor by trade, had built several learning the county’s needs, he estab- county now operates a total of six neigh- photographic design private buildings when he answered a lished a good relationship that paid off borhood service centers. experience since 1978. classified ad seeking county office space when another need arose. “Each of these [agencies] has 100 or so • helicopter/plane aerials three years ago. The county was looking “I had a really good experience with employees,” says Kevin Hengst, a part- • construction progress for new space for the East Side Children the county,” he says. ner at HSB Architects. • restoration • worldwide assignments • digital services • specializing in llargarger format view camera • superb hand-enlarged b/w & color prints H A MBE company LD Painting, Ltd. Proud to provide the interior painting, staining and wall covering for the Old Brooklyn Family Services Center
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26 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 27 “It’s nice to have somebody there,” OPening uP “Each of these he says. “There actually will be staff on [agencies] has 100 or so employees,” site.” says Kevin Hengst, a partner at HSB Myers says the project has come Architects. “They wanted to get together nicely, and he is particularly consolidated in large, open areas.” www.1-800-800-Roof.com glad that the lobby uses a lot of natural light. Strict security requirements CLEMSON ROOFING Hengst, the architect, says that “It’s a place [where] the county should it has been challenging working Your Roofing Specialist be proud to do business,” he says. “It’s in a building with strict security Residential, Commercial & Industrial • Customer Satisfaction is our #1 priority: welcoming.” requirements. For your protection, employees drug tested & criminal background checked Free parking is another benefit, he “They are very security con- Ask about our 17-point roof inspection & financing notes, one that the Ohio City agency scious,” he says. “Despite that, didn’t previously have. we wanted the waiting room to be welcoming, inviting and Agencies get more fresh.” “They’re trying to bring these services
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Zavarella Bros. in order to add the extra space the bid specifications for the $16 million that was needed on the east side project. Construction Co. of the building. The training room is one of the “I never knew about it until common areas, allowing both of the we did the title search and found agencies to access their own computer 30 Years Experience! the easement,” Downing says. network with the flip of a switch, Shaw The building’s previous owner, says. This is important since Employment Charter One Bank, did not have & Family Services recently joined a state Mason Contractors for to address this issue when it network and the employees need to be purchased seven residential lots Commercial & Industrial needs. updated regularly on state procedures. and built the east side parking Shaw also arranged to have county lot several years ago. mental retardation clients contribute “Since they never created is a series of opaque square windows just Environmentally friendly furniture Pleased to provide masonry construction artwork to the waiting area, an arrange- [any part of] the building, they didn’t below the ceiling. Mike Dungan, vice president at BIE, ment she has made with other county have to deal with the sewer,” Downing The entrance is manned by security says the workstations, chairs, tables and at Old Brooklyn Family Services Center agencies. says. “I did.” officers, whose desk is in the open lobby filing cabinets are “Green Guard” certi- “I’m trying to work in a zoo theme,” Downing completely replaced the area. fied, meaning that they do not emit Shaw says. 5381 Erie Street landscaping, including planting 2,000 Each of the agencies has open cubicles potentially harmful gas. Furniture some- She says the waiting area will have Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146 440-232-2243 tulip bulbs. for caseworkers. The cubicle walls have times emits gas from its glue, dyes and vinyl grass cloth in certain areas to “Around Easter time, this place ought light-colored fabric exteriors, which upholstery, Dungan says. create an organic look. to look beautiful,” he says. complement the ergonomic Herman “This product doesn’t have a ‘new car’ 216.663-0801 The zoo theme also matches the color Miller furniture provided by Cleveland- smell,” he says. “We know that’s front of scheme of the carpeting, which has a leaf 1.800-466-tint (8468) An inviting lobby based Business Interiors and Equipment mind with Cuyahoga County.” 5060 Taylor Road, Unit 1 pattern, and the color in the furniture. Fortunately, the new entrance is close Inc. (BIE) as well as the multi-colored The furniture also matches the inte- Cleveland, Ohio 44128 The two separate agencies have to a pre-existing existing atrium, which carpeting. The interior is softly illumi- rior colors. www.suntrol.com slightly different colors in their work allowed for a welcoming entrance lobby. nated by direct/indirect ceiling light “It’s a progressive design aesthetically areas, Shaw notes. The Children & “That [atrium] was sort of the crown fixtures. as well as in application,” Dungan says. Family Services area has tans, taupes, jewel of the building,” Downing says. orange and red while the Employment & Downing built his own office right Family Services area has more green. Basement Waterproofing • Sewer Cleaning & Repair • Plumbing Services • Residential & Commercial next to the main entrance, overlooking “Each group had a sense of involve- the main parking area. Suntrol window film prevents fading and ment in what colors would work in glare, reduces heat loss and reduces air Several concrete ramps from the early their side of the space,” Shaw says. “It conditioning costs by 55% to 73%. UV use as an auto dealership needed to be all blends.” rays are reduced 99% while improving removed; 5,000 cubic yards of brick and Shaw, who holds a master of fine arts aesthetics. Balance your heat/cold spots concrete block were removed one truck and crafts degree, says a lot of time was in your building. at a time. LPHONSO spent on the color scheme. The idea was “We had to saw and cut and haul We Provide a 10- to 15-Year Warranty to get away from the institutional mint out a lot of the floors and repair them,” and a Free Energy Savings ROIReport green that characterizes many govern- & SON, INC. Residential, Commercial & Institutional Downing says. A ment agencies. Gas and water lines also had to be Specializing in Preventative Maintenance “There’s a whole psychology of color,” relocated. Enhancing the interior light 25057 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44146 Helping Northern Ohio Since 1975 she says. “I think you get more produc- tivity, too.” Phone: 440-232-1418 • Fax: (440) 439-2863 • [email protected]
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In addition to its monthly firm based in Philadelphia, Graduate Realtors Institute and added new employees SGO Designer Glass of Cleveland Wins Nat’l Design Award membership meetings, edu- completed the facility’s inte- (GRI). and equipment to service the cational seminars, speakers rior design. She is a past director of requirements of its growing GO Designer Glass of Cleveland recently received one and construction site tours, With the Mentor site the Cleveland Area Board of clientele throughout Summit, Sof just three awards for quality of design at this year’s Cleveland Chapter 156 has having been selected in Realtors (CABOR), where she Stark, Medina and Portage annual SGO International Conference. The event, which several community events March 2005, the project, has served multiple terms on Counties. took place in Orlando, Florida, was held for franchisees of planned this year includ- which is one of the largest the organization’s Professional eBlueprint has incorporated SGO Designer Glass, an international company that pro- ing participating in the new corporate developments Standards Committee. an additional 1,600 square vides custom architectural decorative glass for residential, Greater Cleveland Habitat in Northeast Ohio, was com- She also is a past trustee feet of production space into commercial and religious applications. for Humanity’s Women pleted in less than two years. of the Ohio Association of its 1915 West Market Street The annual design competition recognizes unique and Build Project and assisting Realtors. office, thus increasing its total innovative work submitted by various studios; there are the Home Repair Resource Realtor Selects Howard size to 4,350 square feet. The over 300 SGO Designer Glass studios in 37 countries Center (HRRC) organization Hanna Smythe Cramer Debbie Garson eBlueprint Expands Office company also added several around the world. Each year, design studios submit entries in Cleveland Heights. Space, Adds Staff new employees to streamline for various categories and three are recognized as the best. Debbie Garson, recognized accomplishments reflect a internal workflow processes, “This competition is the most prestigious in the decora- New Avery Dennison Mentor for exceptional professional- large referral base and vast eBlueprint, a specialist in as well as two state-of-the- tive glass industry and Liz Jacobs’ entry stood out amongst Facility Opens ism in real estate, has affiliated number of return clients. She the copy and reproduction of art large-format color printers hundreds of other entrants from around the world,” says with the Pepper Pike office is a licensed real estate Broker large-format technical draw- capable of handling projects Mike Cassidy, CEO of SGO. During a ribbon-cutting of Howard Hanna Smythe who has earned the advanced ings for the architectural, of nearly any size and scope. Nick Neonakis, VP of SGO was also pleased that Liz SGO Designer Glass of Cleveland’s ceremony recently, Avery Cramer. Garson is a consis- professional designations engineering and construc- Combined with additional Jacobs won the award. winning entry Dennison celebrated the offi- tently ranked mega-million of Certified Residential tion industries, has recently investments in new laminat- “Since I went to the Weatherhead School of Management cial opening of its new office dollar sales producer whose Specialist (CRS) and expanded its Akron office ing/dry mount and precision I have deep roots in Cleveland and I was very happy to see building and research facil- this award go to such a talented design team,” he says. “Liz Jacobs’ studio is quickly becom- ity for the company’s largest ing recognized as one of the best architectural decorative glass design centers in the region. I division in Mentor. The new know this award will be the first of many for her.” facility consolidates into one Cathy Carver, head designer for Disney’s Cinderella’s Castle from Disney’s Imagineers location Avery Dennison’s Pillars of Success Group, presented the awards. The panel of judges consisted of 28 design professionals from Fasson Roll North America the architecture and design industry who reviewed over 750 entries. Judging criteria con- operations, the worldwide Education Relationships Leadership sisted of originality of design, quality of the work and design flow into the existing interior. leadership teams of its Roll SGO Designer Glass of Cleveland’s entry was a design titled, “Revolution,” a modern Materials and Specialty and The Society for Marketing Professional Services design in natural tones for a neo style shower enclosure located at the Lake Erie Winnelson Materials Converting busi- kitchen and bath showroom in Cleveland. ness units with laboratory (SMPS) offers A/E/C marketers opportunities to “We wanted to show that one can enhance a new or existing glass shower enclosure with spaces, pilot coater and a take their careers to a new level. Member benefits color and custom designs that provide stunning effects,” says Elizabeth Jacobs, owner of training/conference center. include: SGO Designer Glass in Beachwood. “We are working with Eunice Evans and the Lake Erie Architectural firm ka Winnelson design team to help enhance their existing product offerings by providing decora- and construction manager tive glass options for kitchens and baths.” Duke Construction collabo- · Marketing/business development educational seminars. rated with Avery Denison · Monthly programs focused on A/E/C industry trends. NAWIC Celebrates Women in To observe WIC Week ter members wearing NAWIC to create the new headquar- · Certification program. Construction Week 2007, Cleveland Chapter t-shirts, apparel and badges all ters. Totaling approximately · Access to national online job bank. 156’s list of events included day on Friday, March 9. 222,000 square feet, the facil- The National Association displaying a NAWIC WIC NAWIC promotes WIC ity consists of a four-story, · National marketing conference. of Women in Construction Week banner at the Cleveland Week nationally to raise 145,000-square-foot office · Networking. Networking. Networking. Cleveland Chapter #156 Clinic jobsite fence at E. 93rd awareness of the possibili- building and an additional · Free Subscription to Properties Magazine. recently celebrated its and Chester for an entire ties the construction industry 45,000 square feet of research 10th annual Women in week, chapter membership holds for potential employ- labs. Labs, offices, product dis- Construction (WIC) Week. participation in Habitat for ees. play areas and the cafeteria are Get involved. Join today. During March 4-10, 2007, Humanity’s Women Build WIC Week was created organized around a two-story, Contact Jennifer Wahl, Membership Chair members focused on helping Project on Tuesday, March to increase the visibility of day-lit atrium. ka provided (216) 621-4610 to build careers, build lives and 6, a WIC Week networking women who work in the con- SMPS master planning, architec- [email protected] build the future for women social at Mavis Winkle’s Irish struction industry through tural, landscape architecture in construction, according to Pub in the Crown Centre on programs like Construction NORTHEAST and environmental graphics www.smpsneo.org the organization. Thursday, March 8, and chap- Career Days and Block Kids. services while Kling, a design OHIO
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P does not expire under existing law, H.B. being found in breach of the contract. 487 states that the Notice will expire six years after its filing, unless the Notice Bob Hager is the practice group leader of the Real Estate and Construction Practice Group at specifies otherwise. Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP. Martin Pangrace is a member of the Real Estate and Ohio Construction Law Update The bill also addresses priority between Construction Practice Group, where he focuses on the litigation, arbitration and mediation of con- he Ohio General Assembly recently lending institution involved in financing a Notice of Commencement and a struction disputes. The material appearing in this article is meant to provide general information only and not as a substitute for legal advice. Readers should seek the advice of their attorney or contact passed H.B. 487, which becomes the project. Mortgage by providing that if a Notice of Commencement and Mortgage are Hager directly at [email protected], Pangrace at [email protected] or Buckingham Doolittle T effective March 29, 2007. The bill Currently, construction contracts at 1.888.843.2825. primarily deals with mechanics’ liens between a contractor and a homeowner recorded on the same day, the Mortgage will now be considered recorded first, on residential work, and includes new are exempt from this requirement. INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION/REPAIRS provisions that will assist residential con- Pursuant to H.B. 487, a Notice of regardless of the actual order of filing. struction lenders and title companies. Commencement may now be filed on Both changes benefit the real estate and Under existing law, an owner, part home construction contracts if the lend- title industries by promoting certainty as Robert A. Hager, Esq. owner, or lessee who contracts for ing institution requires it for financing to the impact of the filing of a Notice of & Martin J. Pangrace, Esq. labor or materials for an improvement purposes. Such a filing does not, however, Commencement. of real property must file a Notice of trigger the requirement that subcontrac- And finally the bill clarifies the pen- Commencement in the office of the tors and suppliers serve a Notice of alty when a lien holder fails to release "UCKET 4RUCK 3ERVICES its lien for residential construction proj- county recorder before the labor or Furnishing in order to preserve their lien materials are furnished. The Notice of rights, as is the case for other types of ects. Under current Ohio law governing *>À}Ê ÌÊ } Ì} www.clockelectric.com Commencement is an affidavit that lists construction. Since the legislature left residential construction, a contractor, ÝÌiÀÀÊ } Ì}ÊEÊ Õ`}Ê subcontractor, supplier or laborer cannot specific information about the property, the matter to the discretion of the lend- 7>Ê*>Và including the identities of the owner, ing institution, it is not clear how often have a lien if the original contractor contractor, bonding company and any this new provision will be used. has been paid in full. Failure to release *iÊ,iÛ>ÊÊ a lien in such situations makes the lien >`ÉÀÊÃÌ>>Ì holder liable to the owner or lessee for damages arising from that failure to >Ìi>ViÊÊ release the lien. The new bill provides ÌÀ>VÌÃÊÛ>>Li that these damages include, although they are not limited to, court costs and -}Ê,i«>ÀÃÊ reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in ÊEÊ i litigation between the owner and the lien holder. 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The failure of a 46 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 47 hearings on the growing problem of impact of this proposed change would In business for 24 years CABOR CORNER commercial insurance in the Gulf Coast have on insurance prices and avail- region. The committee heard testimony ability, but it could potentially weaken Issues in the real estate industry on rapidly rising insurance premiums consumer protections. and the effect these increases have had on the commercial real estate market Taxes and on small businesses. Already, several As the new Congress begins its work, Commercial Real Estate Issues in New Congress members of Congress have expressed a big issue in the Senate is likely to be interest in drafting legislation regard- the restoration of the so-called “Paygo” ith the new Congress now under performance characteristics of commer- ing natural disaster insurance and have rules. Paygo, which expired in 2003, way, the National Association cial real estate such as the cyclical nature asked NAR for input. Financial Services requires tax cuts and new deductions W of Realtors (NAR) is working of demand by property type and the dif- Chair Frank has acknowledged that nat- to be paid for with offsetting revenues. hard to make progress on critical com- ferences in risks between speculative and ural disaster policy is a priority for the The revival of Paygo would mean that mercial real estate issues. Many members pre-leased properties. Regulators have new Congress. the Senate will be in search of large of the new leadership have indicated also released nonbinding management amounts of revenue as if it attempts to their support for NAR’s initiatives. Here guidelines for banks with significant Terrorism insurance continue the Bush tax cuts, which now is a brief synopsis of the commercial real concentrations in commercial real estate Terrorism insurance can be a signifi- expire in 2010. The Kingsview estate issues currently on the table. loans. The incoming House Committee cant cost for many commercial properties. Incoming Senate Finance Committee on Financial Services Chairman Barney Because the insurance industry has not Chairman, Max Baucus (Democrat- Landscape Co. Basel accords, commercial lending Frank (Democrat-Mass.) and its ranking yet demonstrated the capacity to provide Mont.) has generally been a real MIKE FANOUS Complete Landscape Service Federal officials are finalizing regu- member Spencer Bacchus (Republican- terrorism coverage in the absence of a estate advocate and favored capital- lations, known as the Basel Accords, Ala.) have expressed concerns that federal backstop, the new Congress will gains benefits, like-kind exchanges, Commercial • Residential that would change the way banks deter- these initiatives could potentially hurt likely consider legislation to create some mortgage interest deductions and depre- mine the reserves they must hold against the commercial real estate market by type of federal backstop program when ciation-related deductions. Look for new 330.468.0086 certain types of loans, including those dissuading banks from making sound the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension information reporting and additional for commercial real estate. As a result, lending decisions. Act expires at the end of 2007. Senator return-filing requirements for like-kind Specialists In: the flow of capital to commercial real Christopher Dodd (Democrat-Conn.), exchanges as his first priority. • Professional Design by a estate may diminish. 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In New frontiers for Cleveland & inner ring suburbs Augoustidis Architects, to the corner of a time when a sense of community seems Professor and Starkweather with a great to be the new measure of success, Mala view of the turrets of the nearby Russian and Michael appear very successful. Lovely Living at Literary Bluffs Orthodox Church. Michael is looking Both are close to their families and forward to his warm weather commute their cultural heritage; Mala, Cambodian By Lynn Priemer – riding a Vespa to work. and Michael, Greek. As they have Michael has long been an enthusiastic woven their respective families and cul- hen two architects in the family exudes the same sense of serenity, smiled HAPPY AT HOME Michael Augoustidis and admirer of Cleveland architecture. tures together, they have also woven “Tremont is a agree on the perfect home to over by a lovely carved Buddha, reflect- Sokhamala Yin Augoustidis enjoy the energy W buy, it must be something spe- ing Sokhamala’s Cambodian heritage. “We don’t celebrate our architecture of their new neighborhood. a life together with the community of gathering place, it’s cial. While looking for a new home, The lines of the two-bedrooms-plus- in Cleveland,” he says. Tremont. Sokhamala Yin Augoustidis and Michael loft, three-story condominium are sleek, Michael is working to change that couple likes to mix up an evening of As I leave, they head off to a Tremont eclectic, and there is Augoustidis decided that a Cleveland simple and lovely. Three spacious decks and is lucky to be following his passion entertainment with dinner followed by restaurant where I thought you definitely address would best accommodate the invite outdoor living and Mala is eager to with his work. Among Michael’s areas of a walk to the neighborhood ice cream needed reservations. nothing in Cleveland balance of their busy professional lives begin planting her outdoor herb garden. expertise are designing health care envi- parlor or an aperitif at a nearby wine bar. “Oh, they always have room for us,” with their love of good friends, great “There are boutique shops and bou- ronments, adaptive re-use, conversions Because of the proximity they are able to Mala answers with a giggle. quite like it.” food and easy access to the arts and tique restaurants but this is a boutique of industrial buildings to loft condomini- make spur-of-the-minute plans to go to a Walking down the steps, I find myself sports scene. When they went to see a neighborhood and I love it,” says ums, and standard mixed-use projects. game or visit an art show. whistling the old Cheers show: “Where townhome in Tremont at Literary Bluffs Sokhamala, who often uses the shorter Among his designs are the Palliative “We would rather catch a show than every body knows your name and they’re they knew they had found that perfect name of Mala. “Tremont is a gathering Care Department at Summa Akron City watch T.V.,” she says. always glad you came.” P place. Also, tax abatement made buying pace, it’s eclectic, and there is nothing Hospital; the conversion of the Victory in Cleveland irresistible. in Cleveland quite like it.” Building in Midtown Cleveland to 102 Their townhome is located on the She loves the mixture of old and loft condominium units; and the con- edge of the jumbled, picturesque streets new and is always surprised at walk- version of the Baker Electric Motor of Tremont, overlooking the skyline ing through the door of an old, worn Company, an historic tax credit project KAS INTERIORS of Cleveland. The view is spectacular exterior and seeing a beautiful inside. located at 71st and Euclid, to light indus- COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL DESIGN and yet the distance from the city cre- Mala and Michael love to see their trial use. Michael is excited about being .BUIFS-BOF ates a feeling of serenity. 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Food shopping is no problem !SHTABULA !RT with the West Side Market and Dave’s Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Supermarket a short distance away. The Phone: 216-464-1554 • Fax: 216-464-3449 • Cell: 216-577-0826 50 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 51 Congratulations Landerhaven Hotel Venture, LLC. It has been a privilege to serve as Construction Manager for Staybridge Suites Landerhaven. Stay Awhile Staybridge Suites Landerhaven brings upscale lodging amenities to Mayfield Heights By Nancy Loyan Schuemann | Photos by Scott Pease arathon Associates Hospitality Landerbrook Corporate Park, as well as Management and Business numerous corporate headquarters, office MConsulting has opened the and manufacturing developments, medi- first Staybridge Suites extended stay cal and research facilities, colleges and hotel in Northeast Ohio. A part of retail centers like Legacy Village and the InterContinental Hotels Group, Beachwood Place mall. It is also close Staybridge markets to upscale leisure to the I-271/Cedar Road interchange. and group travelers staying more than Transportation will be provided to Legacy five nights with amenities geared toward Village and Beachwood Place Mall on a this market. scheduled basis, and is available to locate Located at 6103 Landerhaven Drive, corporate clients as well. the 88,000-square-foot, multi-million “Our biggest selling point is location,” facility is conveniently located next says Vern Fuller, president of Marathon 38119 Stevens Blvd., Willoughby, Ohio 44094 to Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, Associates and a hospitality industry Snavely in Landerhaven Corporate Park near veteran. COnStruCtiOn, inC. Phone (440) 951-3363 Fax (440) 951-6436 General Contractors • Construction Managers www.propertiesmag.com 53 Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, for instance, hosts more than 200 large We are proud to have furnished social gatherings annually from wed- dings to bar/bat mitzvahs, reunions, Access Doors, Louvers, Entrance benefits, anniversaries and awards din- ners. With an average of four social Mats and Fire Extinguisher Cabinets at events per weekend with 800 attendees, it is expected that many will choose Staybridge for their weekend accom- Staybridge Suites Landerhaven. modations. Staybridge is also positioned within the Cleveland East office sub-market, home to the second largest concentra- tion of office space within the Cleveland suburban area. A substantial number of room nights are anticipated to be gener- ated by these large office complexes and corporate headquarters. Extended stay travelers consist pri- marily of those involved in training, “Our biggest selling point is location,” says Vern Fuller, president of Marathon Associates and a hospitality industry veteran. With an average of four social events per weekend with 800 attendees at nearby HOME COOKING The kitchen in each extended stay unit comes equipped with a cooktop, refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster, coffee Executive Caterers, it is maker, sink, dishwasher, dinette, utensils and place settings. expected that many will less telephone and dataports, seating and bathroom/dressing area. Storage “We are the first hotel to feature wire- choose Staybridge for their area with swivel flat screen television lockers are also available. less phones,” Fuller says. weekend accommodations. and VCR/DVD, individually controlled There are seven ADA (Americans Other features include a central P.O. Box 26315 P.O. 21300 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 Phone: 440/333-3375 Fax: 440/333-3379 E-Mail: [email protected] thermostats for heat and air condition- with Disabilities Act) compliant suites “Great Room” with a see-through gas ing, bedroom(s) with queen-size beds, with roll-in showers. fireplace and soft seating, dining tables, research, continuing education, audit- ing, litigation, support and relocation. These guests seek the unique accom- Proud to be part of the team on the Staybridge Suites Landerhaven project modations provided by upscale extended stay facilities like Staybridge. The site is also close enough, via convenient highway access, to the enter- tainment venues of Greater Cleveland, including Geauga Lake in Aurora. The three-story structure features 123 guest suites ranging in size from 360 to Container ServiCe, inC. 725 square feet. Suites include 70 studio (360 square feet), 38 one-bedroom (520 square feet) and 15 two-bedroom units (725 square feet). “The Leader in Each comes equipped with such Container Service” • Residential • Industrial • Commercial extended stay amenities as a kitchen • Radio Dispatched • Family Owned • Wood Pallets (equipped with cooktop, refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster, coffee maker, • Fully Insured • Construction • 20, 30, 40 Yard sink, dishwasher, dinette, utensils and (216) 441-4422 • Rubbish • Organics Containers place settings), office area with cord- 54 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 55 fabulous and was a dream to work with. They were very cooperative.” After years of planning, ground was broken on the three-acre wooded site in September of 2005. Constructed by Snavely Construction, Inc., the struc- ture follows blueprints set forth by InterContinental Hotels, although with R&MHEATING & AIR CONDITIONING some variations. Due to local height Pleased to be the Fire Protection Contractor for Staybridge Suites Landerhaven restrictions, for instance, this particular 1209 E. 33rd St., Cleveland, OH 44114 | ph 216-621-8780 | fax 216-621-9526 | [email protected] property was modified by architectural firm Michael DiMaio and Associates, Inc., of Fairlawn, to three stories instead of the InterContinental’s usual four sto- (5'% ).6%.4/29 ries. We offer over 95 Project Architect Robb Seders explains that this limitation led to a selections of stone different type of construction than the to choose from! prototypical InterContinental design typically employs. 6ÃÌÊÕÀÊà ÜÀÊ “The prototype is usually wood, but ÌÊÃiiÊ>ÊÌ iÊ«ÃÃLÌið we went with block and plank because it gives you more options as far as flex- ibility in the design,” Seders says. “By using block and plank, we were able to accomplish the ceiling heights called for in the prototype – there is less space #ULTURED 3TONE¤ PRODUCTS between floors and ceilings below them. ARE AN IDEAL COMPLEMENT So it allowed us to reduce the height of the building and make it a better FOR ANY TYPE OF COMMERCIAL type of construction at the same time. BUILDING FROM OFl CE There is some increased upfront cost, -ASON 3TRUCTURAL ROOM TO STRETCH OUT The facility features 123 guest suites ranging in size from 360 to 725 square feet. Suites include 70 studio (360 but it amounts to savings in the long run 3TEEL )NC BUILDINGS AND COUNTRY square feet), 38 one-bedroom (520 square feet) and 15 two-bedroom units (725 square feet). since concrete is more energy efficient .ORTHl ELD 2D CLUBS TO RETAIL SPACES than wood. It also keeps rooms quieter 7ALTON (ILLS /HIO an arched floor-to-ceiling window and a A reheat kitchen services food prepa- Additional features include an outdoor between suites.” RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS wood-railed mezzanine. ration. heated swimming pool and patio, with a Mark Moore, vice president of produc- An intimate lending library is nearby There is also a free to guest, on- sports court, basketball and volleyball tion for Michael DeMaio and Associates, as well. site laundry facility, mirrored fitness areas as well as a complimentary grocery ÜÜÜ°>ÃÃÌii°V Amenities include a complimentary room, executive business center with shopping service. The entire complex 3ERVING .ORTHEAST /HIO 3INCE full buffet breakfast service that is avail- computers, printer, scanner and fax, a features wireless Internet access, smoke able seven days a week, as well as an conference room and a 24-hour self- detectors and security with cameras and Evening Manager’s reception with com- serve convenience store (a Bridge Mart 24/7 reception desk. plimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres with sundries, snacks, refrigerated drinks “We do as much local purchasing as served Monday through Thursday. and frozen foods). possible,” Fuller adds. “The city was Proud health & fitness equipment provider for Staybridge Suites Landerhaven HealtH & Fitness Equipment Centers Commercial & Residential Equipment • Facility Planning Design Delivery & Installation • Service & Preventative Maintenance www.healthandfitnessohio.com Commercial Division: 440.461.0946 Fairlawn/Akron North Canton Mayfield Hts. Eastlake North Olmsted 330.836.6640 330.492.7773 440.461.4900 440.946.0839 440.734.4888 56 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 57 notes that the choice to utilize block and InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, plank construction had another benefit. headquartered in the United Kingdom, “There are no weather restrictions is in fact the world’s most global hotel THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc. G when building with block and plank, so company, with more than 3,500 hotels Consulting Engineers C Calendar of Events it allowed us to build in all conditions in nearly 100 countries. (The Staybridge Greater Structural • Mechanical • Electrical • Civil • Landscape Architecture R – and the weather in this location can be Suites brand entered the extended stay Cleveland pretty extreme,” Moore says. “It became market in December of 1998.) Congratulations Real Estate E a factor. If we had built with wood, we “[As a result,] each Staybridge has to 3030 West Streetsboro Road Organizations O gcreo.com probably would have been shut down for be built according to guidelines from Richfield, Ohio 44286 Staybridge Suites about a month last winter.” InterContinental,” Jane Snavely, presi- (330) 659-6688 phone Design & Construction Teams April 15 HBA / Between a Rock and a Hard Despite this, there were still some dent of Snavely Construction, Inc., says. (330) 659-6675 fax from your structural and electrical 7 NAIOP / Dealmakers I Place – Survivalist, Aron Ralston minor challenges in the construction “What was unique is working with such www.thorsonbaker.com engineering partner 17 CREW / Professional Development a fabulous development team. It was 9 AIA / Launch 150th Anniversary “The color choices and such a positive experience.” Celebration 18 NAIOP / Award of Excellence amenities are intended to This was Snavely’s first project with 10 GCMBA / Residential Lunch 21 IREM / Education create a warm, residential this team, although the firm has worked Pleased to provide rough carpentry services 19 CREW / Speed Networking Event 24 GCMBA / Board Meeting with other developers on projects with feeling. Because it is similar concepts. at Staybridge Suites Landerhaven AIA / Committee on the Environment 31 AIA / Historic Preservation Awards positioned as a long-term, The hotel welcomed its first guest on Event Ceremony extended stay facility, the March 5, 2007. 20 Urban Design Center / International Moore says his firm is happy that the idea is to make it as home- Shrinking Cities Exhibition Opens June length of time and projected cost of the like as possible. It’s meant project came in right where they wanted 21- 25 IREM / Legislative Conference 11 NAIOP / Charity Golf Outing Pleased to provide the in DC to be a home away from it to be. IREM / Golf Outing “It was a very smooth project,” he says. carpentry work for the 26 GCMBA / Board Meeting GCMBA / Annual Installation Lunch home.” “On top of that, it was nice to be part of AIA / KSU Scholarship Golf Outing Robb Seders a project that should help bring in even Cleveland Clinic’s Center May Michael DiMaio & Associates, Inc. more visitors to the area, from business 20 NAIOP / Developers Roundtable travelers to honeymooners. It’s an excit- 3 NAIOP / Board Meeting 21 CREW / Monthly Member Luncheon ing location.” P for Genomics Research 8 GCMBA / Commercial Forum 28 IREM / CPM Candidate Breakfast process, Moore says, most notably the 10 IREM / Luncheon fact that the site was “very restricted.” “We had to work in some underground Phone: 216-381-5548 14 AIA / AIA Ohio 150 Hosts Sim van utilities to retain storm water, instead of StranO Fax: 216-382-5547 der Ryn having a larger retention basin as you 5 9 1 P a r k s i d e B l v d . , Visit gcreo.com for more information on our member organizations. might normally see,” he says. “We buried C,OnStruCtiOn CO. S. Euclid, OH 44143 storage piping and now that water is kept underground. This choice allowed us to Proud to have performed the concrete work at maximize the amount of rooms within the hotel.” J.V. Janitorial Staybridge Suites Landerhaven with Snavely Construction The interior design, also determined Proud to be the choice by InterContinental, follows the firms’ Services, Inc. for Staybridge Suites “jazzy blue” color scheme. “The color choices and amenities are • Commercial Buildings Landerhaven intended to create a warm, nearly resi- • Construction Sites dential feeling throughout,” Seders says. • Special Event Clean-Up “Because it’s positioned as a long-term, extended stay facility, the idea is to make • Concrete Cleaning NORTH COAST CONCRETE it as home-like as possible. It’s meant to • Carpet Cleaning be a home away from home.” • Window Cleaning • On-Time Performance • Wall Washing The planned InterContinental concept • Acoustical Ceilings • Quality Workmanship has proven efficient and cost-effective, • Customer Satisfaction Fuller says, noting that customers also expect consistency from their preferred 1230 East Schaaf Road lodging. 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(440) 995-6900 OWNER: Gates Mills Horticulture Center ARCHITECT: Doty & Miller Architects PN-S0129016 390 County Line Rd. 600 Broadway Avenue HUD APARTMENT COMPLEX Troy Township, OH (Geauga Co.) Nash Rd. CONTRACTING METHOD: G.C. Bids (By Invitation Only) UPDATE: Announcing location; owner is seeking funding; planning is preliminary; expected construction in late summer/early fall Got Mold? 2007; bid schedule to be announced. OWNER: Emerald Rose Corporation Mold found indoors may cause harmful effects like 12222 Mayfield Rd. allergies, bronchitis and asthma. This translates into chardon, OH 440249449 (440) 286-9466 higher absenteeism, health insurance premiums, ARCHITECT: Fogle/Stenzel Architects and Workers’ Compensation claims. 2800 Euclid Avenue, Suite 600 cleveland, OH 44115 www.careyroofing.com [email protected] (216) 861-5151 FAX (216) 861-3337 Indoor Air Quality Specialists DETAILS: 21 acres; eight two- bedroom apartments in Mold Remediation and HVAC Systems Cleaning and two- private apartments; concrete; masonry; metals; wood and plastics; siding; roofing; doors and windows; glass Setting the standard of excellence, from start to finish – since 1910 216-281-8700 and glazing; painting; carpeting; tile; www.deltawhq.com plumbing HVAC; fire protection; lighting; electrical. 5215 Denison Avenue u General Contracting Cleveland, OH 44102-5847 PN-R1127005 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT u Construction Management Sitework • Roads • Grading • Underground Utilities • Sewers • Lakes/Ponds • Trucking • GPS Controlled Machines Hudson, OH (Summit Co.) CONTRACTING METHOD: G.C. Bids (By Invitation u Design/Build Only) UPDATE: Announcing architect; bid schedule has u Construction Consulting not been determined. DEVELOPER: Marty Erbaugh 5074 Darrow Rd. hudson, OH 44236 (330) 650-4365 ARCHITECT: City Architecture Inc. 3634 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100 cleveland, OH 44115 www.cityarch.com (216) 881-2444 FAX (216) 881-6713 DETAILS: 47 acres; 139 homes, duplexes and town- homes for 55 and older residents; small retail space for a bank and/or drugstore; Phone 440-774-4578 26 acres open space; utilities; sitework; Fax 440-774-2604 concrete; masonry; electrical; mechanical; Dunlop & Johnston, Inc. HVAC; lighting; drywall; insulation; doors 5498 Innovation Drive, Valley City, OH 44280 | www.dunlopandjohnston.com www.earthmovin.com • [email protected] and hardware; glass and glazing; wood 15804 State Route 58, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 and plastics; painting; plumbing; floor cov- erings; finishes. 330.220.2700 • 330.220.2771 fax Commercial & Residential Development 60 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 61 PN-S0110033 RETAIL BUILDING Chardon, OH (Geauga Co.) Meadowland Town Center CONTRACTING METHOD: To Be Determined . 4',%5'2&.0'"# UPDATE: Announcing C.M. and architect; bidding to advance shortly. OWNER: Debartolo Development-Oh 1CH=?Q?_P?CHAIOLL?JON;NCIHDI< 64 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 65 OWNER: Medina General Hospital Northeast Ohio’s Most Award-Winning General 1000 E. Washington Street PN-S0131016 Medina, OH 44258-0427 HOME DEPOT STORE Contractor for Excellence & Safety in Construction (330) 725-1000 City View Center ARCHITECT: CBLH Design Inc. Garfield Heights, OH (Cuyahoga Co.) I-480 & 7550 Lucerne Drive, Suite 207 Transportation Boulevard GENERAL CONTRACTING, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 CONTRACTING METHOD: G.C. Bids (By Invitation CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, DESIGN-BUILD, www.cblhdesign.com Only) (440) 243-2000 FAX (440) 243-3305 STATUS: Owner seeking planning commision COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL SPECIALISTS C.M.: To Be Determined approvals; bid schedule to be determined. DETAILS: 74,000 SF; concrete; masonry; structural OWNER: Home Depot - Central North Division steel; miscellaneous metal; various wood 1400 W. Dundee Road & plastics; thermal & moisture protec- Arlington Heights, IL 60004 tion; finishes; drywall; painting; plumbing; (847) 870-5199 mechanical; electrical; lighting. DEVELOPER: McGill Property Group 30575 Bainbridge Road, Suite 100 PN-N1204058 Solon, OH 44139 • Guaranteed window cleaning MIXED-USE BUILDING (440) 914-4300 • Total Building Skin Maintenance Baywest Cleveland Heights, OH (Cuyahoga Co.) Lee Road & DETAILS: 102,500 SF building with a 28,000 SF Meadowbrook garden center; one story; excavation; • Stain Removal & Pressure Washing Construction Group, Inc. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $25,700,000 utilities; paving; fencing; retaining walls; • Glass, Stone & Metal Cleaning & Restoration CONTRACTING METHOD: To Be Announced concrete; pre-cast panels; steel manu- UPDATE: Announcing estimated amount; planning facturing and erection; carpentry; sheet is underway. metal roofing; drywall; flooring; landscap- DEVELOPER: Al Neyer, Inc. ing; mechanical; electrical; plumbing. 302 W. Third Street, Suite 800 CARDINAL cincinnati, OH 45202 PN-S0129010 671 Columbia Road, #7 WINDOW CLEANING, CO. (513) 527-1833 FAX (513) 354-1833 STUDENT HOUSING commercial & residential Westlake, Ohio 44145 ARCHITECT: Lowenstein-Durante Architects Oberlin, OH (Lorain Co.) North Pleasant Street 440-617-9910 3109 Mayfield Road CONTRACTING METHOD: G.C. Bids (By Invitation 440-835-5535 • Mobile 216-406-7701 www.baywestcg.com Suite 201 Only) Call President david Stearns Today For A Free Estimate cleveland Heights, OH 44118 www.lowensteindurante.com (216) 932-1890 FAX (216) 932-1891 DETAILS: 98,000 GSF, five stories; 17,050 SF of retail, COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL including one or two restaurants, an Ohio Savings Bank and one to four other busi- Your Authorized Duro-Last Roofing Contractor: nesses on first floor and 32 residential units on floors 2-5; sitework; concrete; masonry; plumbing; electrical; mechani- cal; HVAC. PN-R0623035 NEW STADIUM Akron, OH (Summit Co.) East Exchange, Brown, Vine, and Spicer Streets • Easily Installed ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $60,000,000 CONTRACTING METHOD: Public Bids • 87% Reflective Surface UPDATE: C.M. services RFQs received January 23, 2007; award to be made shortly. DISCOVER THE • 15-Year 100% Non-Prorated OWNER: University of Akron Duro-Last's customized Single-Ply Roofing Guarantee System eliminates leaks. It is perfect for new 100 Lincoln St., Room 209 or replacement flat roofs. Longer lasting. • Best Fire/Wind Ratings Akron, OH 44325 OF (330) 972-7340 FAX (330) 972-5564 POWERBOMA MEMBERSHIP ARCHITECT: HNTB - Cleveland 55 Erieview Plaza #500 cleveland, OH 441141816 www.hntb.com (216) 522-1140 FAX (216) 522-0554 DETAILS: Approx. 30,000 seat stadium to replace the 66-year-old Rubber Bowl; SF to be determined; sitework; site utilities; con- BOMA Greater Cleveland 1228 Euclid Avenue, Suite 850 "Building Satisfaction For Over 30 Years" crete; masonry; structural steel; wood & Cleveland, OH 44115-1846 plastics; steel doors/hardware; finishes; Phone: 216.575.0305 . Fax: 216.575.0233 888.307.2785 • www.damschroderconstruction.com painting; electrical; lighting. www.bomacleveland.org 66 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 67 STATUS: Planning is preliminary; owner has just the configuration of the building is for completed property acquisition. office use. OWNER: Oberlin College 173 W. Lorain Street PN-R0519090 Oberlin, OH 44074 NORD ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER Know Your Customers’ Customer (440) 775-8121 RENOVATIONS Through identifying, anticipating and servicing their DETAILS: Phase two housing will go on prop- Lorain, OH (Lorain Co.) customer’s changing needs, on the customer’s terms, erty owned by the college along North ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $2,000,000 The Crowley Group is able to deliver projects which 216.231.1100 help their customers grow and thrive. Pleasant Street behind the Oberlin Inn; SF CONTRACTING METHOD: Public Bids TELEPHONE to be determined; sitework; site utilities; UPDATE: Architectural services RFPs have been + General Contractors + Construction Managers + concrete; framing; shingle roof; plumbing; received; award to be made shortly. + Design-Build + Interior Construction + electrical; HVAC; interior finishes; painting; OWNER: Lorain County Community College + New Facilities + Renovations + carpet; bathroom fixtures; fire suppression 1005 North Abbe Rd. + Owner Representation + equipment; drywall. elyria, OH 44035 www.crowleygrp.com (440) 365-5222 email: [email protected] PN-S0126040 DETAILS: Conversion of broadcast studios to accom- CONSTRUCTION CLEANING SPECIALISTS ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING modate digital capabilities; relocation Cleveland, OH (Cuyahoga Co.) of information technology servers to a COMPLETE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING METHOD: Public Bids common location; additional teach- STATUS: C.M. SOQs due Monday, February 26, 2007 ing studios; concrete; drywall; electrical; CLEANING (To Owner) mechanical; painting; specialties; thermal OWNER: Cuyahoga County Community Mental and moisture protection; fire suppression; FROM FLOORS TO SKYLIGHTS Health Board finishes. 1400 West 25th Street Brennanand associates WE CAN HANDLE ANY SIZE PROJECTS cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 241-3400 Construction Progress Reports are provided to Heating & Cooling 4067 Erie Street, Willoughby, Ohio 44094 Properties by CNCNewsOnline.com. 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