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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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14 Properties | March 2007 www.propertiesmag.com 15 Carron 4c Ad 6/6/05 3:53 PM Page 1 January Construction Retreats 8% From Site Survey he value of new construction starts fell 8% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $571.3 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill to Sealcoat… T Companies. Nonresidential building weakened for the second month in a row, following the elevated activity that had been reported for much of last year. Residential building also retreated, as the correction for single-family housing took hold once again after December’s brief upturn. Nonbuilding construction showed a mixed performance in January, with gains for most of the Carron public works categories, but a slower pace for electric utilities. The January statistics lowered the support more commercial construction, the store category close to the previous does it all! Dodge Index to 121 (2000=100), com- and the large number of bond measures month was the January start of a $74 pared to a revised 132 for December. passed in recent years should help school million shopping center in Cumming, “The year 2007 got off to a slow start, construction maintain its upward trend. Georgia. e perform every ing your existing ones. as diminished homebuilding was joined And aside from nonresidential building, “Store construction has typically facet of site See why we have earned by sluggish contracting for nonresiden- the year 2007 will see more expan- followed the pattern shown by single- development – for all types of apartment a solid reputation for tial building,” says Robert A. Murray, sion for transportation public works, family housing, but to this point the loss W vice president of economic affairs for given levels of federal funding recently of momentum has been very gradual, as from a complete site pack- complex, housing subdivi- excellence in the construc- age including earthwork, McGraw-Hill Construction. “January approved by Congress.” the competitive retail landscape is keep- sion, commercial, indus- tion industry. can often be a volatile month for con- ing the amount of new retail projects at a storm drainage, curbing, trial, and institutional Call 440-439-6464 today! struction activity, so it’s not necessarily Nonresidential building fairly high level for now,” Murray says. asphalt pavement installa- customers throughout Our Carron representa- a sign of things to come. It’s true that Nonresidential building in January More substantial declines in January tion and pavement mark- Northeastern Ohio. tives will be happy to the housing sector is not expected to see dropped 11% to $176.7 billion (annual were reported for warehouses, down 17%; ing, to rehabilitation of meet with you to discuss much improvement in the near term, but rate). Modest declines were reported and hotels, down 38%. The manufactur- existing pavements. Since We’ll keep it in your paving project! nonresidential building should be able to for the two largest commercial structure ing plant category in January plunged 1968 Carron has paved good shape too! regain some of last year’s strength. Rising types, with stores easing back 1% and 52%, although this was relative to an roads, parking lots, run- Depend on us to assist you occupancies and rents will continue to offices slipping 6%. Helping to keep improved level in December. ning tracks, tennis courts, in developing a preventa- outdoor basketball courts, tive maintenance program bicycle paths, jogging that makes the necessary Next to your windows, we’re the very best. tracks, and golf cart paths repair of even small cracks and minor deterioration If you want the very best in design & quality for your before they lead to expen- building and construction needs, come to us for personal sive and possibly haz- service. We welcome you to visit our showroom, which ardous pavement failures. is equipped with the latest in motorized shades. Open Allow Carron’s expert Monday- Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. personnel using the best paving equipment avail- • Residential able in the industry to • Commercial assist you in installing your new pavement or repair- • Institutional Design, installation, cleaning & repair experts operating with pride since 1922
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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, .'"*. -?<