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Krych [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR/ART DIRECTOR Mark Watt [email protected] CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Nicole Nashar Andrews, Linda Bloom, Jeanne Bluffstone, John Elliott, Lou Kren, Jessica Photo courtesy of Developers Diversified Realty Nelson, Alec Pacella, Gordon & 10 Fine Design Lynn Priemer, Diane DiPiero Rodio, AIA Cleveland honors Northeast Ohio firms’ top projects Nancy Loyan Schuemann, John Slagter, David Woodburn 12 October Construction Jumps 12% ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES 17 Building on a Brand Andrea Keener Liggett Stashower moves headquarters into renovated structure at Playhouse Square [email protected] 216.849.4350 21 Contemporary Connection at 27 Coltman Modern townhomes stylishly link University Circle with Little Italy David Larkin [email protected] 43 Forward Progress 216.251.6753 University of Akron charges ahead with new InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field Patrick Lasby 52 Integrating Operations [email protected] Tripoint Medical Center Physicians Pavilion joins hospital functions, doctors’ offices 216.671.9244 Donna Tomak 61 Center of Attention [email protected] Developers Diversified Realty constructs new headquarters building at Beachwood campus 216.251.2520 73 Built to Suit: A special look at Construction Management in Northeast Ohio OFFICE MANAGER & beyond Lisa Larissey 73 Introduction 76 Searching for Structural Improvement: Tracing origins of construction Cover photo: InfoCision Stadium management in the United States – Summa Field at the University of Akron, by Jim Maguire 80 Sweating the Small Stuff: P|C|S prides itself on exceeding expectations, avoiding surprises Properties (ISSN 033-1287) is published monthly for architects, engineers, building owners and managers, general contractors, home builders, mortgage bankers, savings and loans, real estate DEPARTMENTS agents, appraisers, servicers and suppliers in 8 PROPERTIES PEOPLE Northern Ohio by Properties, Inc., 3826 W. 158th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44111. 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InfoCision Stadium, the With TriPoint Medical focus of this month’s cover Center Physicians story, is another example Pavilion, we find the of how the University completion of a profes- of Akron continues to sional medical office KEN KRYCH grow and prosper, even and therapy center adja- in these tough times. We cent to the newly built congratulate them and TriPoint Medical Center appreciate the support. in Concord Township In the mix of suburban (See Properties, November growth, we cover the new addi- 2009). It will house a variety tion to Developers Diversified Realty’s of doctors from the area. headquarters in Beachwood, which is Another recently completed head- essentially the new front entrance of its quarters project is the new office space office park. for Liggett Stashower in the heart of Space Comfort co. Heating & Cooling Family owned & operated with hands-on experience in mechanical contracting sales & service since 1964. 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This is the second year we have focused Building & Property Management on the Construction Management aspect of building and decided to look at its roots and history as it gains ground as one of Group Contract Pricing the mainstays of many public and now even private building projects. We thank New & Upgrade Project Planning the Northern Ohio chapter of CMAA (Construction Management Association of America), as well as the national Lighting Audit & Evaluation organization, for their insight and input for the special section this year. We also Recycling Program spoke to many of the region’s top experts in the field whose projects have graced Call Christine Oriti - Sales Representative, Lighting Specialist our covers for their input. P: 216.432.3000 F: 216.432.0051 Peeking ahead, January again will be 4700 Spring Road Cleveland, Ohio 44131 our annual Look Back/Look Forward issue where we will provide input from www.leffelectric.com the top local, regional and national experts of all markets in the real estate and building industries. We are also proud to cover the renovation of the historic Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Public Square; the headquarters for a fast growing company Safeguard Inc. in Building… Valley View; 118 Circle housing devel- opments in University Circle and more. Until then, the entire staff of Properties wishes you a joyous holiday season and a Experience, Happy New Year. Excellence, Positively, Commitment KeyBank - Sheeld Kenneth C. Krych . General Specializing in: Owner/Publisher Contracting . Educational . Construction 18440 Cranwood Parkway Management . Healthcare Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 216-663-3777 (phone) CORRECTIONS . Consulting . Commercial In the November 2009 issue of Properties, a caption (on 216-663-3778 (fax) www.in­nityconstruction.com pg. 37) incorrectly identified Dan Hurwitz as president . Preconstruction . Public Works and CEO of Developers Diversified Realty. He currently Planning serves as president and COO at the company and will not take over as CEO until January 1, 2010. www.propertiesmag.com 7 PROPERTIES PEOPLE Highlighting notable industry events 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 1 Mary Helen Hammer (Cleveland AIA) and 2 Mandy Phelan (eBlueprint) AIA Cleveland Design Awards 2 David and Lynn Thomas (Charles E.