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EDITOR’S NOTE

by Michael J. Pallerino

Who are the next industry leaders?

ust look at what the industry stands for. Few industries can do what we do. Build skylines. Construct roadways and bridges that connect communities. Create cutting edge designs and blueprints. Lead in areas like sustainability. Today, more than at any time in our storied past, the commercial construction industry is looking to the future. Who will be the ones to carry the torch? Who will be the thought leaders tasked with establishing the guidelines for our future? We are not alone in this endeavor. The question of future leadership looms at every turn for every industry. During the past few years, the commercial construction industry has been working hard to widen the skills gap. As

veteran craftsmen and skilled professionals across every section of the industry—from carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and scores of others—continue to retire, there are voids to be filled. According to Build Your Future, approximately 3 of 10 construction workers will retire by 2026. Another report by the Project Management Institute (PMI)—"2021 Talent Gap" report—more than 25 million project management positions will need to be filled by 2030, with manufacturing and construction in highest demand. This deficit is poised to worsen if proactive steps are not taken to attract and train the next generation of workers. So, what can you do?

One step involves apprenticeships, which help support prospective entry-level employees entering the field. Another approach is industry partnerships, which can help bring together local businesses, local educational institutions, unions and community organizations. In our third issue of this year, we spotlighted a program the Rosendin Foundation launched with the TRF Camp Build, a unique summer program designed to inspire and empower middle school students to discover the joy of building with their hands. The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was created to positively impact communities, build and empower people and inspire innovation. The TRF Camp Build summer program gave 6th and 8th graders interested in learning how to design and build projects using power tools some quality work time. The free co-ed day camp offered hands-on construction experience and equips students with the necessary skills to continue building in the future. The camp included introductions to areas like concrete/rebar work, soldering, pipe bending, BIM (Building Information Modeling), heavy equipment operation, framing/woodworking, roofing and painting. Think of it like this: Investing in the next generation is an investment in the future stability and prosperity of everything we do. In an industry where projects are becoming increasingly complex and demand for infrastructure continues to grow, having a skilled and motivated workforce is not a luxury; it is essential. As always, we want to hear from you and the efforts you are putting forth to build the next generation of future workers. Your initiative could launch another, and another...

Michael J. Pallerino is the editor of Commercial Construction & Renovation. You can reach him at 678.513.2397 or via email at mikep@ccr-mag.com.

We want to hear from you At Commercial Construction & Renovation, we’re always looking to showcase the best of what our industry is doing. If you have a project profile or a fresh perspective on how to keep our industry positively moving forward, shoot me an email at mikep@ccr-mag.com. We’d love to take a look.

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CCR EDITORIAL BOARD RETAILERS AARON ANCELLO Facilities Asset Management Public Storage DEDRICK KIRKEM Facilities Director Fragrance.com

BOB MEZA Senior Construction Project Manager Target DAVID D. DILLON Director, Facility Standards Store Planning & Design Development Walgreens Company LAURA GROSS Retail Facilities Manager American Signature Furniture KELLY RADFORD VP Retail Construction and Development Ascend Wellness Holdings

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RON VOLSKE Development Director Focus Brands

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HOSPITALITY JOHN COOPER Principal Executive Vice President Stormont Hospitality Group LLC SAMUEL D. BUCKINGHAM, RS AMS CMCA President of Construction Devco Development GARY RALL Vice President of Design and Development Holiday Inn Club Vacations ROBERT RAUCH Chairman Brick Hospitality

JOE THOMAS Vice President Engineering Loews Hotels LU SACHARSKI Vice President of Operations and Project Management Interserv Hospitality ANDY BRIGGS, CHA Managing Principal A14 Capital Management

REAL ESTATE ROB ADKINS, LEED AP CDP Senior Tenant Coordinator, Retail Peterson Companies MEGAN HAGGERTY Founder Legacy Capital Investment GINA MARIE ROMEO Senior Consultant, Key Accounts Rarefied Real Estate Partners

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AroundtheIndustry RETAIL Dave & Busters Dave & Buster’s is plotting its global expansion plan with 20 stores in India and Australia. While 15 locations are set to open in India under the partnership with the Malpani Group, Dave & Buster’s will roll out five stores in Australia with NightOwl Entertainment Group. Babylist Babylist’s 18,000-square-foot, two-story Beverly Hills, California showroom allows shoppers to test products, including trying out infant seats in a life-size car model. The experiential store is on trend with other direct-to-consumer brands’ low-inventory, interactive physical stores, which for Babylist includes QR codes to quickly add items to registries. Walmart Walmart has lengthened the list of tests and treatments its pharmacists can perform in 12 states for common ailments like the flu, strep throat and COVID. In-store treatment options can include medication prescriptions or grocery-based relief like tea or soup. Tanger Outlets Tanger Outlets is partnering with an organization that incorporates agriculture into building environments for projects on the roofs and grounds of Tanger’s property in Pooler, Georgia near Savannah. Target Stores Target is planning to build a 180,000-square-foot sortation center in Detroit to support delivery services to the metropolitan area. The facility is scheduled to be completed in June 2024 and will join Target’s nine other sortation centers across Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Texas. Printemps Luxury department store Printemps will open a store in New York City’s financial district, with a mission to stand out from local players and raise brand awareness among both locals and tourists. The Paris-based retailer is owned by the Royal Family of Qatar, which also owns One Wall Street, the Manhattan building where Printemps will set up shop. Macy’s Macy’s is opening a handful of its new small-format stores under the department store retailer’s namesake and Market by Macy’s banners. The stores are about one-fifth the size of a traditional Macy’s department store and the retailer is betting that the convenience of smaller stores will bring in new customers and encourage shoppers to make more repeat visits.

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RadioShack Unicomer Group’s May acquisition of RadioShack’s brand in about 70 countries, including the US and Canada, could signal a new brickand-mortar retail life for the brand. Unicomer, which had its start with the brand as a franchisee in El Salvador, now operates physical RadioShack stores in many countries outside the US and appears interested in leveraging Americans’ nostalgia for the brand.

HOSPITALITY Great Wolf Lodge Great Wolf Lodge is opening a new location next to the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Florida in spring or summer 2024. The resort will include 500 family-friendly suites and a 100,000-squarefoot indoor water park. Marriott International Marriott International plans to source 30% or more of its electricity requirements from renewable energy sources by the end of 2025, as part of its Serve 360 Goals. Marriott, which also aims to attain net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050, has already taken on a number of sustainability initiatives, such as the installation of EV charging stations, reduction of water consumption, lessening of waste-to-landfill and launch of adaptive reuse projects. Melia Hotels International Melia Hotels International plans to double its portfolio in Mexico to 14 hotels over the next two years. Among the new additions are the Zel Sayulita, a 145-room beachfront property opening in 2025; the 125-room ME Sayulita, which will open this year with three restaurants, a pool and rooftop bar; and the 140-room ME San Miguel de Allende that will open in 2025 and have a gym, a spa and several dining options. Hyatt Studios Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Hotels Corp.’s new upper-midscale extendedstay brand, will be launched in areas not populated by the company’s other brands in an aim to enhance customer loyalty without causing competition among properties. The first two hotels will be located outside of Mobile, Alabama, and in Marysville, California. Tempo by Hilton The 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square is set to open in New York City, where it will take up 36 of the TSX Broadway building’s 46 floors and feature panoramic views, versatile working/living spaces and six Wellness Rooms. The hotel will be the first of Hilton’s new lifestyle brand to open.

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AroundtheIndustry Durango Casino & Resort Durango Casino & Resort will open its new venue in Las Vegas, pending regulatory approval. The casino-resort, owned by Station Casinos, will include more than 200 hotel rooms, 15 restaurants, convention and meeting areas and a resort pool with cabanas.

Krystal Krystal will begin selling some company-owned units in certain markets to existing franchisees with successful operations records. The aim is to encourage its multi-unit franchisees to keep growing, with the goal of expanding from about 300 units to 500 over the next few years.

Four Seasons Hotels A Four Seasons Hotels location is coming to Jacksonville, Florida, thanks to a partnership between the company and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan. Private residences are planned as part of the project, forming a section of the Jacksonville Shipyards development near the Jaguars’ sports complex and proposed stadium.

Moe’s Southwest Grill Moe’s Southwest Grill has been testing a new model, internally known as Project VICTORY, to update operations in several areas, including service efficiency, flavor profiles and the omnichannel guest experience. As part of the process, product changes were tested in 80 restaurants.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts/ECHO Suites Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed 60 hotels for its ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand in the US and Canada and now has 265 hotels in its pipeline. Hotels in the new-construction, extended-stay brand, which includes single- and two-queen studio suites with kitchens, are currently under construction in South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, and over a dozen more properties are expected to break ground soon. Sonder Sonder has introduced its first hotel collection, Powered by Sonder, which will offer a boutique experience, unique design elements and food and beverage outlets. The 23 properties in the collection aim to appeal to Generation Z and millennial travelers and have nightly rates ranging from $167 to $347.

RESTAURANTS Del Taco Restaurants Del Taco Restaurants has opened a drive-thru only unit in Albuquerque, New Mexico using the Fresh Flex format debuted by parent Jack in the Box last year. The 1,200-square-foot unit is focused on off-premises customers, with a walk-up window and lockers for pickup of digital orders. Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A will open a unit in Honolulu this week that will feature a dual drive-thru, three walk-up windows and no dine-in area. The new location, part of the chain’s focus on serving the growing demand for off-premises dining, will have some employees using tablets to take orders from customers in the drive-thru lanes while other staffers will collect payments, a system designed to speed service. Gen Korean BBQ Gen Korean BBQ, which went public in an initial stock offering, expects it could eventually grow to 250 locations.

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Pinstripes Pinstripes, which combines dining and sports such as bowling and bocce, plans to go public as part of a merger deal with special purpose acquisition company Banyan Acquisition that would value the eatertainment chain at $520 million. Pinstripes, which currently has 13 units with six more underway, has plans to reach 150 US stores. Foxtrot Foxtrot has opened a 3,760-square-foot hybrid cafe, corner store and delivery market in Washington, DC its eighth in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. Since its founding nine years ago, Foxtrot has created a presence for itself with 25 stores across Washington, DC, Chicago, Dallas and Austin, Texas and plans to add more locations in those and other cities this year. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Fast-casual chain L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will open its fourth unit in the Denver metro area at the Crossroads Commons mall in Boulder, Colorado. The chain, which offers a variety of bowls and soups, now boasts about 200 US units.

GROCERY Lowes Foods Lowes Foods is preparing to bring its first Lowes-branded store to Georgia through a deal to acquire Foothills IGA in Marble Hill, Georgia. “To be able to have the honor to come into such a great legacy such as this location and bring the Lowes banner to Georgia. The banner transition is expected to be completed before summer 2024. Save A Lot Save A Lot is hosting a grand reopening celebration this week for a store in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, as part of the retailer’s ongoing efforts to build a modern brand image. Updated store models include a robust selection of regional products alongside a more streamlined layout that is described as an, “easier-to-shop footprint.”

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SI style Sports Illustrated eyes hotel in Augusta, Georgia

isitors to Augusta, Georgia may soon be able to get their Sports Illustrated groove on as the Sports Illustrated Resorts brand eyes one of its first US hotel complexes there. The proposed hotel would likely be aimed at hosting visitors for the Masters Tournament and nearby Augusta University. The first SI Resort opened in 2022 in Punta Cana, a resort town in the Dominican Republic that features some 20 golf courses a few miles away.

Inclusivity

They said it... “We’ve done the remodels on 90% of our portfolio, we have our team members in all new uniforms and we’re spending a lot more time coaching and training the teams to make sure that we enhance the guest experience.” — Smashburger Senior VP of Global Operations Toni Bianco on how the fast-casual chain is elevating its customer engagement

“Consumers have so much choice, and brands more than ever need to show up in a way that’s relevant.” — NBCUniversal Client Strategy Leader Gina Reduto on why it’s important for brands to offer personalization, connection and transparency in today’s competitive age

Red Roof adds first woman as part of its ‘RIDE with Red Roof’ initiative

“Given their active lifestyles, whether it be navigating busy careers, family life or both, they’re looking for a streamlined shopping experience where they can get all of their necessities in one place.”

alpana Patel is adding the second hotel in her portfolio—and the first fully-owned women property in Red Roof’s “RIDE with Red Roof” initiative. The program, which supports hotel ownership by underrepresented groups, is working toward a goal of having 40% of its hotels owned or partially owned by women. Patel’s hotel now pushes the number to over 35%.

— InMarket Chief Strategy Officer Michael Della Penna on how retailers like Walmart are courting millennials with low prices and convenience

The numbers game

72.9

The percent of occupancy rate for US hotels in July, marking the highest level since August 2019, according to CoStar data. New York City was the No. 1 market with 90.9% occupancy, and over 60% of the 167 markets had occupancy of at least 70%.

11,000 52 The number of construction jobs the industry added in September as unemployment rates for the sector remained at historically low levels, prompting contractors to raise pay faster than for other jobs, according to government data the Associated General Contractors of America released.

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In a New York State of Mind CCR event delivers networking, inspiration and musical punch

f there is a better place to spend a few hours networking, having lunch and relaxing, don’t tell the attendees of the “Commercial Construction & Renovation New York City 2023 Facilities & Construction” networking event, held at Penthouse 45 in September. The event packed a little bit of everything in an afternoon up on the roof. When we say it had everything, we mean everything, including keynote speaker Aaron Golub (the NCAA’s first blind D-I player), JC Cole & Folsom ‘68 (Johnny Cash tribute band), the vaunted Meet & Greet sessions and lunch by Chef Dave’s Culinary Kitchen, a retired chef from the iconic Carmine’s Italian Restaurant. Following is a snapshot of the activities.

 View videos and other pictures of the event here: https://ccr-mag.com/ccr-nyc-2023-pics

Leading with resilience

NCAA’s first blind D-I player recounts his journey Going through his journey, becoming the first legally blind D1 athlete to play in a game, Aaron Golub discovered the incredible power of perspective and resilience. No matter the obstacle or perceived limitation, he proved he could accomplish anything with the right perspective and willingness to work both hard and smart. Golub shared his story of resilience as the keynote lunch speaker during “Commercial Construction & Renovation New York City

2023 Facilities & Construction” networking event in September. While at Tulane University, Golub not only became the first legally blind D-I athlete to play in a game, but he also dealt with a coaching change, was named a captain, and went on to become an NFL free agent. “Most people see the challenges in their lives and the world out to get them,” Golub says. “They view themselves as a victim and don’t have the perspective or belief that they

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Aaron Golub

can accomplish great things. Having the understanding that being legally blind happened for me and not to me is what allowed me to succeed. I was able to find gratitude in my adversity and understand that being legally blind is a blessing not a curse.” Sharing that importance of perspective, gratitude and defying the odds is

what he likes to share with organizations and events all over the world. He believes your circumstances and limitations don’t have to define you. “Once you realize that the impossible can become possible.” Golub’s story is not just about football; it’s about a lesson in how to navigate life’s

hurdles. It demonstrates that no matter what challenges you face, you can use them as opportunities to grow and achieve remarkable things. “It’s about learning from life’s lessons and turning them into stepping stones to success.” For more on Golub’s story, CLICK HERE.

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Climb on board...

JC Cole & Folsom revive the soul of Johnny Cash JC Cole & Folsom ’68. If you didn't know the name of the band before you attended the “Commercial Construction & Renovation New York City 2023 Facilities & Construction” networking event in September, you won’t soon forget. The Johnny Cash tribute band rocked the house with a recreation of performances from The Man in Black’s 1950s and 1960s music archive. The Nashville, Tennessee-based band features JC Cole (vocals/ acoustic guitar); Dustin Nicholson (lead/ electric guitar); Edward Peterson (stand-up/ electric bass); and Ben Peterson (drums). With attendees ready to wind down from an afternoon of networking, JC & Folsom laid

out a few songs to help kick the event into overdrive. The band, in both appearance and sound, render sterling recreations of some of Cash’s most iconic songs, especially his 1968 performance at Folsom Prison. The group is endorsed by Earl Poole Ball, Johnny Cash’s piano player of 30 years, who has called JC and the band, the “most authentic cash tribute there is.” While Cole has been singing and performing Johnny Cash songs since he was a teenager, the current version of the show has been in production since 2015. “Johnny Cash and his music is timeless and iconic,” Cole says. “The rhythms of his songs are like a person’s heartbeat, very

natural and appealing. His lyrics are so down to earth and real that most people can identify with them. There is something for everyone.”  View video of Folsom 68: https://youtu.be/pgumD4sSv6g

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That’s why Commercial Construction & Renovation is looking for your team. Our seventh annual “CCR Project Profile Awards ” will recognize the best-of-the-best construction projects from the top down with awards for New Construction Project and Renovation Project. To help select these special projects, we’re building a special committee from our Editorial Advisory Board to pour through the nominations. After they select the projects, we'll identify winners in the following sectors:

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Revolutionizing the workforce Closing the skills trades gap focus of RCA event

he future, as they say, is here. With the commercial construction industry, like so many others, focusing its efforts on wooing the next generation of workers, RCA and host Sachse Construction threw their hats in the ring. The meeting/program, "Revolutionizing Skills Trades Workforce Development," helped explore development initiatives to attract the next generation of workers and close the skilled trades gap. Held at Sachse Construction in Detroit, the event featured a number of speakers, including Jeff Mahler, Onyx Creative; Chuck Hundley, Sachse Construction; Dave Brown, Tri-North Retail Division; Denise Doczy-Delong, Singleton Construction; Jill Brack, Sachse Construction; Jason Storey, Home Depot; and Jason Barnett, Invest Detroit.  View the video of the event here: https://youtu.be/67rm-rXO19o

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magine, for a moment, the CEO of a leading automotive manufacturer decided to truly understand the EV experience. Setting off on a cross-country journey in one of his company’s top electric models, he anticipates smooth rides and the allure of sustainable travel. But somewhere along the journey, the “reality check” sets in: charging stations are miles apart and take a lot of time to charge the vehicle, with some areas void of them altogether. His adventure, filled with anticipation and unexpected stops, encapsulates the current state of our nation’s EV infrastructure. This is not just an anecdote for the article, but a real story of Ford CEO Jim Farley. “It was a really good reality check (about) the challenges of what our customers go through” he says.

The Path to an Electrified Tomorrow

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) signifies more than a mere shift in transportation; it heralds the dawn of a new era. An era where cities buzz with the hum of electric motors, and the familiar fumes of gasoline become tales of the past. But realizing this vision requires robust, efficient, and far-reaching EV infrastructure. EV infrastructure is not just about increasing the number of charging stations, but also about smart integration into our urban environments. Imagine city streets lined with public benches doubling as charging docks, or parking spaces in commercial districts equipped with fast-charging capabilities. Even at home, charging your vehicle could be as simple as plugging in your smartphone. Additionally, with the advent of AI and IoT, our charging stations could be smarter, adapting to peak times, managing energy flow, and even communicating with vehicles about optimal charging times. Such stations would not only ensure vehicles are always powered but could also alleviate the load on electrical grids during peak demand times.

Colson Rivers

But how do we transition from the sporadic charging stations of today to the omnipresent, smart EV infrastructures of tomorrow? It hinges on dynamic collaborations. The roadmap to success necessitates synergies between municipalities, tech giants, and forward-thinking energy companies. Enter Indigo Energy of Gainesville, Georgia. Pioneering this transformative journey, they are at the forefront of creating turnkey solutions to these current challenges. Taking the lead is Account Executive Colson Rivers, who is not just leading conversations, but igniting change. He is collaborating with developers, partnering with retail powerhouses, and engaging various institutions, guiding them through the intricate decisions of EV infrastructure

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integration. With Indigo Energy, the question is no longer “if” but “how” and “when.” With visionaries like Rivers and the Indigo Energy team, an electrified, uninterrupted future is not just possible—it is happening. The tales of charging deserts are poised to become just that, tales, as we drive towards a future of abundant, smart and green mobility. Commercial Construction & Renovation sat down with Colson for a candid chat about EV Charging Infrastructure and he answered the questions that everyone should ask before starting an EV infrastructure project.

What’s the primary objective of EV charging equipment?

There are many good answers to this question across numerous verticals that should consider whether they should have electric vehicle charging equipment on their site, but “I don’t know” is not one of them. Some common goals are to provide a cutting-edge amenity to a new development, to serve a broader scope of guests, residents and/or visitors, to create an additional profit stream, to conveniently charge business or employee fleets, to attract customers to your development over others, or to meet environmental impact goals. Before any conversation is had about particular equipment, knowing your answer to this question is critical.

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Can you provide a snapshot of the available charging equipment? Certainly. I’ll give a brief overview of three primary categories of charging equipment. There is Level 1 charging, Level 2 charging, and DC Fast Charging (occasionally, but incorrectly referred to as Level 3 charging). Level 1 charging is categorized as everything below 3kW and is 120V, this would often take a couple of days to charge a modern EV. Level 2 charging is 3kW-19.2kW (in the US), is 208V/240V, and would take several hours to charge most EVs. DC Fast Charging has the widest spread and varies by EV and charger. DC Fast Charging can range from 24kW350kW+ (there is a lot of innovation in peak charging speeds). For some EVs, that translates to 200+ miles of range in 20 minutes or less of charging.

How do we decide the type of charger suitable for a site?

This question is best answered by an analysis of a site’s expected dwell time. Level 1 charging may be part of the equation for an airport, but Level 1 charging at a Quick Service Restaurant would hardly be worth the trouble of plugging in. Generally, if the expected dwell time is more than one day, Level 1 charging should be considered. For dwell time longer than one hour, Level 2 charging should be considered. Finally, DC Fast Charging is the best option for target dwell times below one hour.

What are the pros and cons of networked versus non-networked stations?

There are many pros and cons to having charging stations connected to the Internet. Some notable pros are being able to bill users for charging, to remotely monitor charging stations and sessions, to enable communication between charging stations, to enable access control, employee/VIP charging and discounts, and fleet charging, and to enable advertisements on capable charging stations. Some notable cons are increased complexity, increased minimum operational cost, and increased equipment cost.

How do drivers discover the charging stations?

There are a few different online charging station aggregators that gather data in more easily accessible locations for drivers to reference. Many EV manufacturers reference these aggregators for many in-car navigation databases. Indigo Energy offers listing locations in these aggregators as part of our services, and most aggregators crowdsource their data and verify it internally. A simple way to consider it is that EV drivers do not look with their eyes to find charging stations, they look with their phones.

What determines the number of charging ports a location might need?

The answer to this question is complex and varied by location and goal. EV Charging Consultants like Indigo Energy offer usage and charging need projections that take individual locations, ownership goals, demographic trends, and industry projections into account. One generic tip is that charging stations are often more cost-effective to install in pairs of two. Considering comparable developments is a great place to start, but following others is not the way to lead.

Are these stations merely money-draining machines?

Short answer: They can be. A non-networked station does not have a way to directly recover its cost, and electricity is not a free asset to be given away. However, a productive networked station can reliably pay for itself in only a few years. It is important to note within this question that a thorough understanding of the networking, data and transaction fees that are inevitable for charging stations. Some manufacturers and cloud providers make their money from these fees, and they can quickly add up and ruin a project’s ROI. Additionally, tax credits and other incentives can be available at the state and federal level and greatly alter a projected ROI.

How do we plan for the future expansion of charging stations?

Looking at the current and projected EV adoption around your project site is a great start to answering this question in terms of the number of current and future charging stations.

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The physical future-proofing can take the form of additional electrical conduit of proper size for the desired power output, increased electrical panel capacity and circuit breaker spaces and extra capacity in transformers.

What’s the cost of operating these stations?

Operating a charging station can be as cheap as the electricity that is used by the station, but it is often going to include previously mentioned network, data, and transaction fees. Setting up an Operations and Maintenance budget is important to have funds allocated in case of unforeseen issues that may occur past warranty. Generally, networking fees will be around $20 per month per port for Level 2 charging stations and around $50 per month per port for DC Fast Charging stations.

Who should be entrusted with the installation?

Level 2 charging stations are much simpler than DC Fast Charging stations, but going with an EVITP certified installer is quickly spreading as a requirement for incentives and regulations. Quality installers have been an excellent partner for us at Indigo Energy with their professional, thorough, and experienced crews. Indigo Energy can focus on our consulting services, data projections, equipment procurement, and cloud services because of the trust we have in these installation companies. So, in the world of construction, we know that a strong foundation is key to any successful endeavor. Similarly, as we transition into an electric-vehicle-driven future, the foundation lies in a robust and effective charging infrastructure. From the enlightening Q&A with Colson Rivers of Indigo Energy, it’s evident that understanding the nuts and bolts— whether it’s deciding between networked or non-networked systems or forecasting the number of ports needed—is crucial. Indigo Energy stands at the frontline, translating complex jargon into actionable insights and blueprints. Their expertise reminds us that as we lay the bricks for tomorrow’s electric avenues, we have trusted partners guiding our way. For construction professionals eager to pave the future, remember: Every great build begins with the right questions and the best team by your side. CCR

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Lost in Space Safe traveling with your data

By Jon Armour This information is especially vulnerable when you are mobile and are traversing many different Wi-Fi territories’, foreign networks, and trading texts and calls with clients and customers. Not taking the precautions and recommended steps to update device operating systems and leaving your devices open without passwords, encryption or biometric access will get your data lost in space. According to a popular cell service provider, 40% of all cell phones are vulnerable to cyber-attack. Four out of 10 people near you are subject to mobile hacks.

Taking the proper steps

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arning! Warning! Warning!”

If anyone remembers that epic line from the 1960’s science fiction series “Lost in Space,” you will know the “then” intended AI response to danger was all too clear to young Will Robinson: Something was about to go awry. Likely a run-in with a corny” space devil” or other “alien monstrosity.” As crude a depiction the “wash tub” of a robot was and their then simple-minded communications, I cannot reiterate enough that back in the day, they were hacked, too. In one episode, young Will was playing with the spacecraft radio and the signal was hacked by a potential hostile rocket coming at them from deep in space.

While our phones and tablets don’t give that robot “warning” screech when you have gone sideways with a malicious app or spyware, there are things you can do to protect your data while traveling or “going mobile.” We are all busy and use our phones in our activities everyday to conduct business, do onsite project work, keep records, utilize construction and estimating apps, and call employees to yell at them. I hope not the latter, but I’ve experienced that before. The point is our phones or tablets contain a vast amount of valuable information about the things we do, proprietary and financial information, even trade secrets.

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What should you do? Take your phone and pour bleach all over it, and then put it on the ground and bash it with a hammer. No wait. Don’t do that. Yes, that will fix the problem if you have malware, but there are less drastic ways of dealing with malicious mobile app intrusions. Start with not letting them get access in the first place. You should put password protection or biometric access features in place and encrypt your data. Be familiar with the different types of breaches currently floating around the cell phone platform and take measures to defeat them. Mobile spyware is a program that monitors and records your data and actions. You will not even know that it is happening. Rooting malware is specific to Android devices and allows the criminals to gain control over the phone’s root privileges, which in-turn allows them to have full control over your device. Mobile banking Trojans are scary programs that can hack your mobile banking app. Bye-bye bank account! The criminal now is using your money to sip fancy drinks somewhere on a beach in the Caribbean. SMS malware is the unauthorized access of your phone via text messages and calls. These types of malwares typically are initiated through the loading of apps on your phone that seem legitimate, but all too often turn out to be malicious. The next time you download an app designed to make your

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life easier, check it out on Google or another search engine. See if there are reports of impropriety or misuse. Installing an anti-malware program on your mobile device can protect you from these types of attempted intrusions. To keep your data from getting “Lost in Space,” be aware of how your device can be subject to infection. As discussed above, downloading malicious apps is a common way criminals can “phone home” your data. Other popular ways “alien” criminals enter your private cell space are always operator initiated. Opening links in suspicious emails is common and widespread. If you are getting an email from grandma with a link to a picture of a hot apple pie and she has been dead for five years, she’s not reaching out from beyond to pass on an apple pie link.

operating system software when the manufacturer suggests. Patches in new software versions are designed to mitigate new methods of unauthorized access of your devices. Set your phone to automatically capture these updates when they are available. Failing to take advantage of software patches can eclipse you from your data. Stay clear of unsecured URLs and Wi-Fi. Although in a previous article, we talked about the “s” at the end of “http” being a sign of security, hackers have learned ways around this secure architecture too.

How do I know my phone is breached?

My phone is acting funny. What should I do? Turn it off and restart it. This will at the very

If you are getting an email from grandma with a link to a picture of a hot apple pie and she has been dead for five years, she’s not reaching out from beyond to pass on an apple pie link. Several other ways criminals gain access on the go are downloading links from texts and websites. I always say trust, but verify. That is a common mantra these days. Taking a couple of minutes to research the source will save you from an asteroid hitting your data where it hurts and destroying your phone. Avoid responding to strange text messages and voicemail phishing scams. I know, sometimes you just want to write a little note back to them and tell them to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine, but it’s not worth it. There are little tricks they play that responding back in any way at all can jeopardize your data. Finally, the most common way to create a breach of your phone is to fail to update

least stop whatever is trying to remotely access your device, but it won’t stop an app you have already downloaded or a malware that was placed there previously. Some signs that you may be infected are battery life diminished, slow performance, data usage peaks, weird apps on your phone that you don’t recognize, getting a lot of advertisements or offers, and changes to your phone bill. Batteries do die and slow down performance. You should rule out the battery first as optimum performance of the battery affects the overall performance of the device. If the battery is not the issue, you may have malware on your phone. I am still not recommending the hammer and bleach; your phone is salvageable

although you may lose data through the process of mitigating the malware. Most devices have a safe-mode feature. It is recommended that you restart the device in safe mode and then proceed to uninstall suspicious apps. Clear browser data and if necessary, erase all data from your phone. Yeah, that’s the hail Mary. You don’t want to have to resort to that option but if the malware is persistent and your data is at risk anyway, then do it. With the scary thought of having to delete all your data, it is imperative you have a back-up plan in play on a regular schedule to consistently back-up data to the cloud. If the cloud is not your thing, and you don’t see eye-to-eye with your carrier taking more money out of your pocket for additional storage fees, buy a thumb drive device that has the appropriate pin connector for the model of your phone. You can then back-up your data to that drive and store it back to your own computing devices at home or in your office. There are several makes and models of these storage devices on the market for relatively inexpensive costs. Final warning: We are literally carrying super computers around in our pockets. Much more so than the robot from “Lost in Space.” One app on your phone is likely one-hundred or even a thousand times more powerful than the TV show robot of the 1960s. The information we travel around with is potentially subject to any one of a hundred ways to steal data. Some folks have their whole life experience on their mobile devices. Lock your phone utilizing one of the five ways made available by most manufacturers to include 4-digit pin; fingerprint verification; facial recognition; drawing a pattern; passwords utilizing letters, numbers, and symbols. Don’t let your data get lost in space. As John Robinson told his team on “Lost in Space,” “There’s a lot of space out there to get lost in.” CCR

Contributing author Jon Armour has 35 years of combined experience across the construction, real estate, and IT Infrastructure industry. He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager, IT Infrastructure Program Manager, and a published author of a popular Western genre book. He resides in Magnolia, Texas

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Building safer work zones A guide for commercial construction professionals

“N

ational Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW)” is an event that takes place annually in April each year. Its purpose is to increase awareness

of the dangers and consequences of unsafe work zones like those necessitated by roadside and commercial construction activity.

The event also serves to honor the victims of work zone crashes as well as the traffic control professionals who help ensure safety on these job sites. With NWZAW now in its 24th year, it is an important reminder to the commercial construction and renovation industry that safety remains the utmost priority on all jobs.

4 things you should consider

For construction pros, the main takeaway of events like NWZAW are to promote extra precautions, the desire to stay alert and to strictly follow all safety regulations when in a work zone. It is everyone’s responsibility to be familiar with their surroundings, use extra caution

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when navigating an active zone and, as a motorist, to always obey posted warnings and speed limits. Most importantly, pros must recognize that their decisions and actions weigh heavily on not just themselves, but their co-workers and the public as well. Properly designed work zones utilizing approved traffic control devices go a long way to keeping people safe. So too does special training that equips crews with the knowledge and skills to stay protected. Area Wide Protective (AWP) Safety, as America’s leader in professional traffic management, has a mission to increase awareness of the dangers posed by active work zones.

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The following advice is in service to all who manage or supervise commercial construction and renovation projects:

1. There’s no substitute for proper design

All work zone traffic control plans should be designed by professionals for optimal safety, efficiency and legal compliance. Professionals have the experience to anticipate various on-site conditions and develop plans that include not just the essential elements, but also the proper sequence and placement of devices in order to best address the unique—and often changing—needs of the construction zone. All plans will strictly adhere to the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), that defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control measures. Experts also understand applicable federal, state and local laws that can differ greatly by region. Professional assistance further helps protect the responsible parties from potential legal issues that could arise in the event of a crash or accident. At minimum, all traffic control plans should have the approval of a qualified professional prior to their deployment.

2. Training is essential

Widely available are training programs for companies whose employees work in, or otherwise manage, active construction zones. Notable are programs available through organizations like the National Safety Council, OSHA Education Center and American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) with whom AWP Safety has worked closely for many years to develop targeted training. The primary goal of these courses is to teach participants ways to prevent

catastrophe by recognizing common hazards while working in live traffic. Content varies by program but tends to include learning the latest traffic control requirements and how to use safety equipment like Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) that are popping up in work zones nationwide. Employees can take courses to improve their skills in specific construction environments, and supervisors can track the progress of individual students to ensure that they are prepared to carry out their duties safely. Additionally, every crew member assigned to a work site should have completed first aid and CPR training, and in the case of those actually monitoring traffic, certified flagger training as well. The FHWA is another prominent organization that maintains a robust work zone management program offering nationally available and state-specific training opportunities.

Safety plans should be reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted as the work assignment or job site conditions change, if there are changes in personnel, or as additional hazards are recognized. Furthermore, crews should be continually reminded to always wear appropriate visual/audio PPE for the particular assignment, to never turn their back on traffic, and to routinely check their position for one or more routes of escape.

4. Stop work when…

The safety of people is more important than any project deadline. Crews in work zones should stop work immediately anytime a vehicle violates established boundaries, if the necessary personnel and/or resources are not present on-site, and anytime there is improper or malfunctioning traffic control equipment. Safety initiatives are an important reminder of the inherent risks associated with

Commercial construction and renovation companies should make sure that their workers are aware of the importance of following regulations, are fully trained to take extra care, and know how to use the appropriate safety equipment. 3. Every shift starts with safety

During construction, a pre-job safety briefing should be held at the start of each day or as shifts change. This will be led by the site supervisor and will review known hazards in proximity to the work zone (e.g., obstructions to visibility; commercial activity; animals/insects; etc.) as well as identification and preparation of escape routes in case of emergency (also be sure to practice these escape protocols before the unexpected occurs).

active construction zones and the need for extra caution within these areas. Commercial construction and renovation companies should make sure that their workers are aware of the importance of following regulations, are fully trained to take extra care, and know how to use the appropriate safety equipment. Taking time to educate and remind crews of the risks associated with entering a work zone can go a long way toward preventing accidents and creating a safe job site for everyone. CCR

Mark Ludewig is the Vice President of Safety for AWP Safety, North America’s leader in professional traffic management. Mark has over 30 years of experience in environmental, health and safety management and leads AWP Safety’s ongoing enterprise initiatives to deliver the safest work zones by leveraging industry data, aligning enterprises with all-encompassing traffic control solutions and ensuring compliance at all levels.

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Cold Stress Safety and Protection Steps to avoid illnesses and injuries

By David DeSilva & Dr. Mark S. Williams

Editor's Note: This is the last in a three-part commercial construction series from The Hartford.

he best time to think about cold stress safety is not when it’s about to snow—it is when it still is warm out there. Cold stress happens when skin temperature and internal body temperature drops. If the body cannot warm itself, the stress can lead

to serious illnesses and injuries. Construction firms and other businesses may start to think about protecting workers against the cold when frigid temperatures and the winter are right around the corner. Oftentimes though, that may be too late. When a person’s body temperature becomes too low, it can affect their brain function and a person’s ability to move. Illnesses and conditions brought on by cold stress also can cause permanent damage in a person’s body. It is an issue that needs to be taken seriously and can lead to serious health problems if left unchecked. Like planning for temporary heat or building temporary enclosures, possible solutions for cold-related risks require very specific planning, equipment, and materials, so it is never too soon to begin a cold stress protection strategy to prevent serious injuries and illnesses on the jobsite. A common misconception is that cold stress can only happen when someone is outside, but workers face risks indoors and outdoors. They can occur in any industry where workers are exposed to the cold including mail carriers, delivery drivers and construction workers. When thinking about an indoor setting, buildings may not be insulated enough. If a building isn’t insulated adequately, it won’t provide warmth or protection from cold elements, and in the construction industry, workers may be at job sites working inside partially constructed buildings—exposing themselves

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to the cold. This is a unique risk present in the construction industry that firms need to address if they are working in the winter. A worker’s physical fitness and condition is also an important cold stress risk factor. Poor levels of conditioning can result in faster core temperature cooling, and pre-existing conditions such as a prior diagnosis of frostbite, Raynaud’s phenomenon, peripheral vascular disease and diabetes can further accelerate the risk of injury.

What Are the Symptoms of Cold Stress?

Cold stress symptoms vary depending on the injury or illness. While there are some common symptoms across different cold stress-related injuries and illnesses, each one can also affect the body differently. Some of the common injuries that cold stress can cause include hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot and chilblains. When it comes to hypothermia, which can affect brain function and make a person unable to think clearly or move well, there are varying levels of severity according to “Cold Stress – Cold-Related Illnesses” from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mild hypothermia occurs when a person’s body temperature is between 90 degrees and 98 degrees and symptoms include shivering, lack of coordination, stumbling, slurred speech and pale skin. There also is moderate hypothermia though when body temperature is between 86 degrees and 90 degrees. At this stage, shivering stops but there is reduced breathing and a slower heart rate. A person may be unable to stand or walk and appear confused or irrational. Hypothermia becomes severe when body temperature is between 78 degrees and 86 degrees, and a person experiences muscle stiffness and an irregular pulse. This is the most concerning level of seriousness

Construction companies can take measures to protect against cold stress by providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as windbreakers, hats, gloves and boots for working in a cold environment. as a person can also be very sleepy and have extremely cold skin. When a person has frostbite though, they lose feeling and color in the impacted area. It commonly affects a person’s nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes damaging deeper tissues of the body, and symptoms include reduced blood flow to the hands, feet, fingers or toes, causing numbness, tingling or aching. Meanwhile, trench foot, also known as immersion foot, results from prolonged exposure to wet and cold. This condition happens after someone’s foot gets exposed to a wet and cold environment for a long time. It doesn’t technically need to be frigid outside for someone to suffer from trench foot. In fact, it can happen at temperatures as high as 60 degrees if the feet are wet, and symptoms include skin reddening, numbness, leg cramps, swelling, blisters or ulcers, bleeding under the skin and gangrene. Chilblains, which is the inflammation of the small blood vessels in the skin due to repeated cold exposure, can cause permanent skin damage and redness. If someone is repeatedly exposed to cold temperatures, the itchiness can return with additional exposure. Symptoms include redness, itching, blistering, inflammation and ulceration.

How Do You Get Rid of Cold Stress?

To reduce injury and illness risk, workers need protection from cold exposure. Construction companies can take measures to protect against cold stress by providing

appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as windbreakers, hats, gloves and boots for working in a cold environment. In addition, they can train supervisors and workers to prevent, recognize and treat cold-related illness and injury, as well as properly monitor jobsites in cold conditions to make sure workers are taking adequate breaks in a warm environment. The imperative though is that construction companies provide prompt medical attention if workers show signs of cold-related illness or injury. Creating a management and employee safety committee would be helpful and provide risk management solutions before a situation arises. This includes mitigation efforts such as encouraging breaks to warm up when needed and ensuring access to warm areas to change out of wet clothes, as well as reduce workers’ time spent in cold environments and rotate workers to provide relief from the physical demands of a construction job. Construction companies can also use services to keep workers safe on the job. The Hartford for example offers middle and large commercial contractors injury prevention services (IPS), which includes both onsite and virtual services. If a worker starts to exhibit the symptoms of a cold-related illness or injury, clinicians can be there to provide quick and necessary treatment. This is critical because if an employee experiences a cold-related injury, a business would be able to treat them swiftly. CCR

David DeSilva is head of Construction for The Hartford’s Middle and Large Commercial division. He is an experienced construction underwriter known for his exemplary relationships with brokers. His underwriting capabilities include workers’ compensation, general liability, and excess lines of coverage for contractors and subcontractors. Dr. Mark S. Williams is a chiropractic physician and medical director with The Hartford. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic, his MBA from the University of Southern Maine, and a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Logan College of Chiropractic. He is board certified in occupational health and applied ergonomics.

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Transmitting values Connecticut’s Fairfield University opens satellite nursing campus in Austin, Texas By Katelyn Chapin, AIA

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n the height of the pandemic, nurses worked the front lines of defense against the pandemic. Today, our nation’s healthcare industry faces new challenges with a critical nursing

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Building on the success of the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ programs in Connecticut and this national need for new nurses, Fairfield University began exploring options for a satellite campus in other regions of the country. As a values-based, student-centric, and outcomes-focused Jesuit Catholic University, Fairfield University aims to educate “the whole person”—mind, body and spirit—and provide their students with experiential learning and professional development opportunities that give them a competitive edge in the job market. US News & World Report ranked Fairfield’s Egan School of Nursing among the top 100 nursing schools in the nation for 2023. Newman Architects, based in New Haven, Connecticut, worked in collaboration with Fairfield’s facilities team and program experts RDG Planning & Design of Omaha, Nebraska, to identify spatial needs, define parameters for a satellite location, and undertake site assessments for an accelerated nursing and anesthesia training program.

The main assessment lab is the heart of the simulation center on the fourth floor.

The two-floor arrangement enables a clear separation between public, group learning, and administrative space on the third floor and student-only access to high fidelity spaces on the fourth floor.

Inside the facility

The lease covers two floors of raw space in a recently constructed medical office building in North Austin and Newman embarked

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Concurrently, professional services firm JLL supported Fairfield in a search for potential properties in several target cities, eventually successfully securing a 10-year lease on a 24,110 square foot property in Austin, Texas. “We are pleased to establish the University’s nursing school in Austin, at a prime location,” says Fairfield University President Mark R. Nemec, Ph.D. “Not only does this opportunity allow us to expand as a University, but we will also be able to help provide a solution to the complex nursing shortage issue.”

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The flexible third floor classroom space connects students to main campus resources through technology.

Technology in the main classroom spaces enables classes to connect remotely to Fairfield’s campus, with integrated speakers, microphones and monitors. large simulation spaces without impacting exterior character. The program can accommodate 60 students in each of two daily sessions and uses the latest in medical equipment and small classroom settings to provide a practical, engaging and hands-on education. The two-floor arrangement enables a clear separation between public, group learning, and administrative space on the third floor and student-only access to high fidelity spaces on the fourth floor.

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Simulation areas replicate a range of patient environments from an operating room and ICU to at-home care. Control rooms adjacent to each learning environment enable simulation, observation and recording. The Newman team’s resiliency, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving enabled the delivery of a well-coordinated document set ahead of schedule. A strong working relationship between Austin-based builders Estes and Sinacori (E+S) and Newman, along with frequent

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on a fast-track process to complete the new satellite campus in just 15 months, from test fits to opening. To accomplish the project in such a short timeline, the design team reverse-engineered the process with a pull planning-like model based on the timing of required deliverables. Working within the existing building, Newman’s design team was challenged to accommodate mechanical systems in the ceiling cavity while maintaining a generous floor to ceiling height; an upgrade to a more premium system provided a dual benefit of meeting program requirements and improving energy performance and indoor air quality. Walls strategically constructed in front of the full height glazing support patient headwalls and other surface-mounted nursing equipment while shading daylight in the

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communication enabled through a common Microsoft Teams platform, helped minimize any issues that arose during construction in the existing building.

Getting it done

To speed the construction process, E+S managed the two floors separately to keep the trades moving concurrently with each floor having its own permit and separate inspections. E+S overcame significant supply chain issues in the procurement of electrical panels and medical equipment with a combination of creativity and persistence. When the specified electrical gear was not going to arrive in time, E+S pivoted to source higher quantity lower amperage electrical panels, rather than the specified single panel to meet the project’s requirements. The client chose to retain the long lead equipment that had already begun the procurement process, sending it instead to their main campus for use in a future project.

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The Egan School of Nursing and Health Sciences in Fairfield, CT, designed by Newman Architects with RDG in 2017.

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Another long lead item, the vacuum pump, had a 26-week lead time from the manufacturer in Belgium. E+S put in multiple calls and emails to inquire about potential alternate delivery options, with limited response, until the pump arrived after only 16 weeks. The med gas boom and light arrived damaged just three weeks before the conclusion of the project; the manufacturer was able to replace it in just a week and a half. The new Austin nursing program welcomed its first cohort of students in May 2023, with a second cohort to start in January. “Our job now is to get the word out about the strength of our program and promote the Fairfield name in a new area of the

country,” says Egan Dean Meredith Wallace Kazer, Ph.D, APRN-BC, FAAN. The character of the spaces emulates the main campus; university branding and Fairfield red highlight collaborative areas and are complemented by neutral tans, wood tones, and white. In addition to a large student lounge, community spaces interspersed in the circulation spaces on both floors provide places for students to connect. Technology in the main classroom spaces enables classes to connect remotely to Fairfield’s campus, with integrated speakers, microphones and monitors. Current technology, such as integrated iPads at patient bed headwalls, can be easily updated as equipment evolves.

The project’s sustainability features include plentiful use of natural light, all LED lighting, occupant control of lighting conditions, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and low-VOC paints and coatings. The vending machines in the community room provide a balance of health and comfort food to support student wellness. The communicating stairs between the two floors support fitness as part of the simulation environment. At the Austin satellite campus, real-life simulation in a variety of clinical settings, coupled with opportunities to connect to Fairfield’s main campus and to each other, equips students to make a difference in patients’ lives and the healthcare system. CCR

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Facility Maintenance/ Service providers in the spotlight

his month’s listing puts the spotlight on some of the commercial construction industry’s leading facility maintenance and service providers. Check out some of the firms leading the retail, restaurant, hospitality, healthcare (and other) sectors. The annual listings provide the contact information and contact person for each firm. If you didn’t make the list, contact Publisher David Corson at davidc@ccr-mag.com. Acme Paper & Supply Co. Inc. Andy Attman, Vice President 8229 Sandy Ct. Jessup, MD 20794 (301) 953-3131 aattman@acmepaper.com www.acmepaper.com Service Provided: Electrical, Floorcar, Janitoria, Consulting, Lighting/ReLamping, Signage, Equipment Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Cannabis, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

Aeroseal, LLC. Donna Hawke, Strategic Marketing Manager 225 Byers Road, Suite 1 Miamisburg, OH 45342 (937) 479-6530 donna.hawke@aeroseal.com www.aeroseal.com Service Provided: HVAC, Other: Air-Sealing Specialize In: Hotels, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Other: Residential

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ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Chris Hobbs, Director of National Accounts 110 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT 06511 www.assaabloydss.com chris.hobbs@assaabloy.com Services Provided: Other: Doors, Frames, Door Hardware, Locksets, Access Control Devices, and Related Architectural Support Services. Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

BOSS Facility Services, Inc.

Kimberly DiPinto, Senior Sales Associate 60 Adams Ave Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 361-7430 info@bossfacilityservices.com www.bossfacilityservices.com Service Provided: Electrical, Floorcar, HVAC, Janitorial, Lighting/Re-Lamping, Painting, Windows, Pest Control, Plumbing, Signage Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Education, Healthcare, Office

BrandPoint Services

Exec VP Sales & Marketing 820 Adams Ave, Suite 130 Trooper, PA 19436 (800) 905-4342 www.brandpointservices.com dknoche@brandpointservices.com Services Provided: Electrical, HVAC, Painting, Plumbing Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Healthcare

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Bureau Veritas

ECM Technologies

Blake Brosa, Executive Vice President 17200 N Perimeter Dr., Suite 103 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (602) 526-3916 Fax: (410) 785-6220 www.bvnaport.com blake.brosa@bureauveritas.com Services Provided: Managing All Maintenance Projects Specialize In: Big-Box, Specialty Stores, Groceries, Shopping Centers, Drug Stores, Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Casinos, Education, Healthcare, Federal, Banks

David Fenton, Chief Revenue Officer Phoenix, AZ 85016 (480) 904-4348 dfenton@ecm-technologies.net https://ecm-technologies.net Services Provided: HVAC Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

DoorHub Greg Richard, Founding Member 189 Cobb Pkwy, a10 Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 284-1697 www.doorhub.com greg.richard@doorhub.com Services Provided: Other: Door Hardware Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

Door Services Corporation Krista Rivers, Marketing Manager 777 Schwab Rd, A Hatfield, PA 19440 (800) 492-2392 info@doorservicescorporation.com www.doorservicescorporation.com Service Provided: Other: Automatic Door Service, Installation & Fire Door Inspections Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants Hotels, Shopping Centers, Mixed-Use, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

Duthie Power Services Erik Duthie, Senior Vice President 2335 E Cherry Industrial Circle Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 790-1772 www.duthiepower.com info@duthiepower.com Services Provided: Electrical, Other: Generators Specialize In: Retail, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office, Other: Commercial Real Estate

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EvaClean Infection Prevention Solutions by EarthSafe Steve Wilson, CEO 145 Wood Road Braintree, MA 2184 (866) 666-2305 Cell: (305) 877-7480 swilson@earthsafeca.com www.evaclean.com Service Provided: Janitorial, Other: Sanitizers/Disinfectants, Electrostatic Sprayers Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Multi-Family, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office, Other: Manufacturing; Public Safety; Travel; Aviation

Facil-IT John Hall, National Sales Director 275 Hillside Ave. Williston Park, NY 11596 (516) 739-1313 Cell: (516) 510-4141 john@facilit.fm www.facilit.fm Service Provided: Other: CMMS Software Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Healthcare, Other: FM Service Providers

Facilities Excellence LLC David C. Fanning, President 7385 N. State Rt. 3, Suite 106 Westerville, OH 43082 (800) 354-2602 facilitiesexcellence.com dfanning@facilitiesexcellence.com Services Provided: Electrical, HVAC, Consulting, Painting, Parking Lot, Plumbing, Roofing, Signage Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers

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FacilityRX Services, Inc.

Heritage Fire Security

John DiNunzio, President 24659 Halsted Road Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (248) 566-6187 Cell: (248) 320-5866 Fax: (248) 946-4198 www.facilityrxservices.com johnd@facilityrxservices.com Services Provided: Electrical, Floorcare, HVAC, Janitorial, Landscaping, Consulting, Lighting/Re-lamping, Painting, Windows, Parking Lot, Pest Control, Plumbing, Roofing, Signage Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Mixed-Use, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

Michael Rose, CEO 105 Main Street, 3rd FL Hackensack, NJ 07601 (800) 688-5557 info@heritagefiresecurity.com www.heritagefiresecurity.com Service Provided: Other: Fire Protection and Maintenance Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare

Federal Heath Shane Sommer, National Sales Manager 1128 Beville Rd., Suite E Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (813) 240-4542 Fax: (407) 672-0678 www.federalheath.com/maintenance ssommer@federalheath.com Services Provided: Lighting/Re-lamping, Signage Specialize In: Big-Box, Specialty Stores, Groceries, Shopping Centers, Drug Stores, Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Casinos, Healthcare

GGS Partners LLC Neil Sperling, Owner PO Box 3075 Margate, NJ 08402 (609) 313-4346 neils@ggspartners.com www.ggspartners.com Service Provided: Electrical, Floorcar, Janitorial, Lighting/Re-Lamping, Painting, Windows, Parking Lot, Pest Control, Plumbing, Other: HANDYMAN Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Shopping Centers

Harrison Contracting Co, Inc. Sharon Milton, Director of Facility Maintenance 65 E Industrial Ct Villa Rica, GA 30180 (770) 949-5776 www.HarrisonContracting.com smilton@harrisoncontracting.com Services Provided: Electrical, Floorcare, Lighting/Re-lamping, Painting, Parking Lot, Plumbing Specialize In: Retail, Shopping Centers, Education

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IdentiCom Sign Solutions John DiNunzio, President 24657 Halsted Road Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (248) 344-9590 Fax: (248) 946-4198 www.identicomsigns.com jdinunzio@identicomsigns.com Services Provided: Electrical, Lighting/Re-lamping, Painting, Parking Lot, Signage Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

Kingspan Light + Air Mark Mitchell, Marketing Communications Manager 28662 N Ballard Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 816-1060 www.kingspanlightandair.us mark.mitchell@kingspan.com Services Provided: Windows, Other: Skylights / Daylighting Specialize In: Retail, Shopping Centers, Mixed-Use, Education, Healthcare, Office

Laser Facility Management Joe Fairley, VP of Business Development 20283 State Road 7, Suite 107 Boca Raton, FL 33498 (561) 235-7444 Cell: (561) 466-1621 https://laserfacility.com joseph@laserfacility.com Services Provided: Electrical, Floorcare, HVAC, Janitorial, Landscaping, Lighting/Re-lamping, Painting, Windows, Parking Lot, Pest Control, Plumbing, Roofing, Signage Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Education, Healthcare

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MCS and Chain Store Maintenance

Paint Folks

John Catanese, Sr. Vice President 81 Union Street Attleboro, MA 02703 (800) 888-8025 john@chainstore.com www.chainstore.com www.mcs360.com Service Provided: Electrical, Floorcare, Landscaping, Lighting/ Re-Lamping, Painting, Parking Lot, Pest Control, Plumbing, Roofing Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

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Modine Dan Fisher, Director of Sales 1423 W. Ormsby Ave Louisville, KY 40210 (502) 634-9458 Cell: (813) 689-4282 www.modinecoatings.com Daniel.W.Fisher@modine.com Services Provided: HVAC Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Multi-Family, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office, Other: Agriculture, Horticulture

Nationwide Cleaners Michael Rose, CEO 105 Main Street, 3rd fl Hackensack, NJ 07601 (877) 933-8356 www.natiowidecleaners.com info@nationwidecleaners.com Services Provided: Janitorial, Windows, Other: Sanitizing, Floor Care Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

OnSite Jaclyn Frenzel, President 5345 N El Dorado Street, Suite 15 Stockton, CA 95207 (866) 456-3499 services@onsitefm.net www.onsitefm.net Service Provided: Floorcare, Janitorial, Windows, Other: Grease Trap Maintenance, Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning, Backflow Inspections, Power Washing, Handyman Services Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Cannabis, Education, Healthcare

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Brian Foster, Senior VP Hackensack, NJ 07601 (888) 888-7870 www.paintfolks.com Bfoster@paintfolks.com Services Provided: Painting, Parking Lot, Other: Power Washing Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

Phoenix Energy Technologies Michael McMahon, VP of Sales 111 Pacifica Ave., 160 Irvine, CA 92618 www.phoenixet.com mcmahon@phoenixet.com Services Provided: N/A Specialize In: Other: Facilities and energy management software

ProCoat Products Larry Schwartz 260 Centre Street, D Holbrook, MA 02343 (781) 767-2270 www.procoat.com larry.schwartz@procoat.com Services Provided: Other: Acoustical Ceiling Tile Restoration Specialize In: Retail

Prime Retail Services Craig Weber, Director of Business 3617 Southland Dr. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (610) 960-0264 www.primeretailservices.com cweber@primeretailservices.com Services Provided: Electrical Painting Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Healthcare

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PRYME Radio Products Dave George, President/Chief Technologist 911 Mariner Street Brea, CA 92821 (714) 257-0300 (714) 855-8513 daveg@pryme.com www.pryme.com Service Provided: Other: 2-Way Radio & Wireless PTT Communications Accessories Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, MultiFamily, Craft Brewery, Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office, Other: Manufacturing; Public Safety; Construction; Logistics; Aviation

SLM Facility Solutions Nationwide Michael Gersh, National Account Executive 5000 Commerce Dr Green Lane, PA 18054 (267) 373-7329 (267) 373-7329 michael.gersh@slmfacilities.com www.slmfacilities.com Service Provided: Electrical, HVAC, Lighting/Re-Lamping, Painting, Plumbing, Waste Disposal, Other: Grease Traps, UCO, Fire/Life Safety, Backflow Testing Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Grocery, Hotels, Shopping

Rockerz Inc.

Centers, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, Craft Brewery, Federal,

Nick Hawkins,

Education, Healthcare, Office, Senior Living

Business Development Manager 100 Commonwealth Dr. Warrendale, PA 15086 (724) 814-2894 www.rockerzinc.com nhawkins@rockerzinc.com Services Provided: Floorcare, Polished Concrete Specialize In: Big-Box, Specialty Stores, Groceries, Shopping

Sloan Alison Heitman, Director, Global Marketing Communications 10500 Seymour Avenue Franklin Park, IL 60131 alison.heitman@sloan.com

Centers, Drug Stores, Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Casinos,

www.sloan.com

Education, Healthcare, Federal, Other

Service Provided: Plumbing Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Mixed-Use,

Siteworks Facility Maintenance

Federal, Education, Healthcare, Office

Jamie McNaughton, Business Development / Project Management 10 S Ocean Ave, Suite 4 Patchogue, NY 11772 (631) 804-2236 (631) 308-6047 jamie@siteworksconsulting.com Service Provided: Electrical, Floorcare, HVAC, Landscaping, Lighting/Re-Lamping, Painting, Windows, Parking Lot, Plumbing, Roofing, Signage Specialize In: Retail, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, Healthcare, Office

Solatube International, Inc.

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Iris Hoag, Global Marketing Manager 2210 Oak Ridge Way Vista, CA 92081 (888) 765-2882 sales@solatube.com www.solatube.com/commercial Service Provided: Other: Tubular Daylighting Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Education, Healthcare, Office, Other: Modular Buildings, Storm Shelters, Sports and Recreation, Industrial and Warehousing, Museums and Zoos

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Store Techs, LLC. Allison Brown, COO

Wallace Design Collective, PC

PO BOX 402992

Brad Thurman, PE, FSMPS, CPSM,

Hesperia, CA 92340

Principal / Chief Marketing Officer

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123 North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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Tulsa, OK 74103

allison@storetechsllc.com

(800) 364-5858

Services Provided: Electrical, Floorcare, HVAC,

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Lighting/Re-lamping, Painting, Windows, Plumbing, Signage

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Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Cannabis, Craft Brewery,

Services Provided: Consulting

Healthcare, Office

Specialize In: Retail, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Centers, Cannabis, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, Education, Healthcare, Office,

Thomas Consultants, Inc.

Other: Warehouses

Kevin Brent, Senior Vice President 4140 E. Raines Rd

Window Film Depot

Memphis, TN 38118

Krissy Mosby, President

(901) 398-8426

4939 Lower Roswell Road

Cell: (901) 602-3177

Building B

Fax: (901) 398-5749

Marietta, GA 30068

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Service Provided: Other: Sales and Installation of Window Film

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Veterans Worldwide Maintenance Michael Rose, CEO 105 Main Street, 3rd fl Hackensack, NJ 07601 (800) 235-4393 www.veteransworldwidemaintenance.com service@vpssinc.com Services Provided: Electrical, Floorcare, HVAC, Consulting,

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Lighting/Re-lamping, Painting, Windows, Parking Lot, Pest Control,

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Avoiding the bottlenecks How construction executives are maintaining multifamily property demand By Clark Lundy

he construction industry is complex and challenging, requiring careful planning and execution to meet project dead-

lines. One of the most significant challenges construction companies face is supply chain disruptions. These disruptions can arise from a shortage of raw materials, labor and transportation, among other factors.

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Despite the disruptions, plenty of construction services for years have been carefully implementing various strategies to maintain project schedules in response to these challenges. One strategy that companies should adopt is diversifying their suppliers. Even if some suppliers might have multiple services that you want to rely on, working with multiple suppliers can mitigate the risk of a supply chain disruption from a single supplier. That way, you and your team can decide how to pivot the planning process if one part of the supply chain is delayed. Additionally, utilizing alternative modes of transportation, such as rail or barge, to transport raw materials to the construction site. This strategy can help companies avoid transportation bottlenecks on roads and highways, which can cause delays. Another strategy that should be taken into consideration is leveraging technology to optimize project management and communication. It is 2023, and technology is used pretty much everywhere, whether it is for work or fun. In fact, it’s even used in the

commercial real estate market. For example, using AI project management software, companies can monitor project timelines and identify potential delays. Not only does the software enable better communication between project stakeholders it also allows for timely decision-making and problem-solving. Other types of technology that should be considered include: > Estimating software that uses photographic plan recognition that decreases total hours and number of people needed to perform a quality take-off. > All-in-One project management, financial, and legal software allowing fully integrated real estate developers to export entries to investor dashboards > Dynamic scheduling software that uses descriptions within photos to match project plans based on contractors sequencing. > Cloud-based systems that allow multiple parties to access plans, documents and reports.

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Despite these challenges, the construction industry is experiencing a shift towards multifamily properties, such as apartments, condos, and townhouses. This shift reflects a growing trend in urbanization following the pandemic, changing demographics, and evolving lifestyles. Longtime homeowners are realizing that they can no longer afford their homes, and newcomers are struggling to afford a home in their price range. Because of this, more people are moving to secondary urban areas, specifically in the Sun Belt region, specifically, Texas, Florida and Arizona, and they are looking for housing options that offer convenience, affordability and social engagement. Multifamily properties provide these benefits and amenities that cater to different interests and needs. For example, the Sun Belt region has experienced rapid population growth, particularly among young professionals and retirees, who are attracted to the region’s warm climate, lower cost of living, and economic opportunities. What was once seen as states for seniors to live in, now

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MULTIFAMILY

younger generations are following in their footsteps and at a rapid pace. To meet the demand for housing, construction companies have been building multifamily properties that offer various amenities, such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and outdoor spaces. Additionally, they have been using innovative construction methods, such as modular construction and prefabrication, to speed up construction and reduce costs. While the shift towards multifamily properties is a positive development for the construction industry, it has challenges. For example, the construction of multifamily properties requires a different skill set than single-family homes. Additionally, the demand

What was once seen as states for seniors to live in, now younger generations are following in their footsteps and at a rapid pace. for multifamily properties can be highly cyclical, making it difficult for construction companies to plan and execute projects efficiently. In conclusion, the construction industry is facing significant challenges due to supply chain disruptions. However, to avoid this issue, it is imperative that your construction team maintain its project schedules by adopting various strategies, such as diversifying suppliers, utilizing alternative modes of transportation, and

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leveraging technology to optimize project management and communication. Additionally, the shift toward multifamily properties reflects a growing trend in urbanization, and construction companies are responding by building properties that cater to the needs of this demographic. While there are challenges associated with this shift, it represents an exciting opportunity for the construction industry to innovate and adapt to changing market demands. CCR

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Welcome Home Turning shipping containers into affordable housing By Tom Jaleski

shortage of affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges faced by communities today. Nearly four

million new homes worldwide are needed to keep up with population growth. One emerging solution is to use modular buildings, which offer a range of benefits, including affordability, sustainability and ease of shipment worldwide.

According to the Modular Building Institute, modular buildings account for about 6% of all new construction today, and this is expected to increase at a compounded annual growth rate of 7% by 2030. Currently, the primary use of permanent modular construction is housing, which works well to provide for the privacy and life safety needs of residents. The 7th Street Lofts by Relevant Buildings, located in downtown St. Helens, Oregon, is a prime example of how modular construction can provide affordable housing in an urban setting. With a focus on using shipping containers to build low-cost, sustainable urban and rural housing, Relevant Buildings pushed the 7th Street Lofts project as a test case for providing affordable housing to a community in need. The new owners would be in town, with close access to work and shopping. Relevant Buildings was able to realize its vision of homeownership for low-income families by working closely with the community, city, and state and local authorities to construct this eight-unit condo building. Once the land was found and developed, a factory-made structure was shipped to the site, placed on a foundation, hooked up to infrastructure, received balcony additions and opened as affordable housing.

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Modular options are less expensive to build than traditional stick-built housing. This is due to standardization as well as more efficient use of materials and labor. The ability of the modules to quick-connect to each other and the infrastructure allows for efficient and easy assembly on-site, with shop fabrication and simple truck transport effectively speeding up the timeframe for construction. Modular housing also allows for more control over waste and pollution than traditional construction methods and presents opportunities for more sustainable construction if resource-efficient materials are selected. Re-used shipping containers are one common-sense option for providing sustainable and affordable modular housing. The containers create a ready-made base and come with strong, built-in structural frames requiring little, if any, lateral bracing in seismic zones. Also, the low initial cost of used containers, plus the ability to cut a variety of openings in the non-structural sides, make these the perfect starting point for modular construction.

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For 7th Street Lofts, shipping containers served as the building envelope, as they were easily transportable and had a point and shear structure that exceeded what would be required by code. The inherent qualities of the containers allowed for simplified structural connections and plug-and-play utilities that helped to not only save costs, but also improve fire and sound ratings. Moreover, the Lofts were built around a single centrally located service chase, which allowed for greater customization. A central vertical service hub was created in each unit where water, waste and electrical risers were placed for distribution within the module. The centralized utility stack strategy centered the kitchen and bath fixtures, providing the opportunity to create different interior configurations around it. The central stack also allows simple modifications if the interior needs to be updated in the future.

The Shipping Container Factor

While shipping containers offered structural, cost and customization advantages ideal for meeting the goals of the 7th Street Lofts project, they also created challenges involving code-required aspects, like fire ratings between units, insulation in a fixed-width modular and structural connections. Fire ratings and insulation between units. When using containers for multi-family housing, insulation and fire ratings need to be considered to minimize width reduction in the units. For 7th Street Lofts, the fire ratings were achieved using standard methods of gypsum board sheathing but required an engineering judgement by fire protection engineers for the assembly to be accepted. Moreover, the corrugated sides of the containers allowed thin framing to be set into the pockets of the siding to maximize the interior dimensions. The separation inherent in stacking units together created small voids between the containers that also heightened sound isolation.

Infrastructure and structural connections. The prime challenge in modular construction is making connections—between each modular unit and to the site infrastructure. For 7th Street Lofts, methods needed to be devised to connect the structures, the utilities and the access elements, i.e., decks and stairs. Connection to the foundation is simplified with the container’s highly structured frame. The structure was quickly and easily welded to embeds in the concrete stem wall. The simple welded connection between the container rail frame to 12-inch long embeds at the corners secured the whole structure to the ground for load transfer and provided seismic anchoring. At the seams of the units, continuous 1/8-inch-thick steel plates with 5/16-inch bolts at 18-inch OC tied the units together to create rigidity. These simple details were designed to ensure a small crew could put together and secure the units in a very quick time frame. Utilities were connected from a utilidor (i.e., conduit) under the containers to stub-ups

dropped from the ground floor units. The PEX and ABS piping and electrical connections were made per unit as they were lowered in place and welded to the foundation embeds. When the second-floor units were being set, the stub-ups from the ground-floor units were connected to the unit through an access panel. Fire-rated continuity of the shaft between units was achieved by fire caulk and mineral wool. Steel stairs and decks were similarly fabricated in the shop and shipped with the modules. Once the modules were set in place, a few welds were made, and the job was completed.

A Global Solution for Affordable Housing

7th Street Lofts shows how modular housing, and specifically shipping containers, can be used as an effective means of providing fast and affordable housing. Shipping containers provide a strong, structural base to customize from, helping to make modular housing available to almost anyone, anywhere in the world. CCR

Tom Jaleski is a Director at Jensen Hughes and an expert in accessibility, building, and fire/life safety code regulations for high-rise, healthcare, residential, assembly, commercial, public, and aviation facilities. A licensed architect and ICC-certified accessibility inspector/plan reviewer and building plans examiner, he has over three decades of project experience with regulatory agencies across the United States.

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building was in a condition of total disrepair. And it clearly called out for a new identity. “Honestly, it’s the most unoriginal idea,” says Liz Joy, who now owns Joy Ice Cream Social. Joy had continually heard her patrons say they thought the small white and blue building should be converted into an ice cream shop. Living within walking distance of the old building and ready for an occupational change, Joy forged ahead and bought the building. It soon became a family affair after her husband, Tom, a Senior Associate at Engberg Anderson Architects, developed design plans and coordinated with contractors throughout the renovation process.

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“Because of its very strong bond of the tile to the building’s floor, we agreed upon Bostik Big Tile & Stone, a polymer-modified, large and heavy tile mortar that is generally used for installations to set large format tiles,” Grossnickle says. “Big Tile & Stone may also be used for uneven tile and stone thicknesses... or to minimize lippage, which is why it was recommended for this project. And 1900™ Epoxy Modified Grout & Mortar Admixture was selected due to its excellent workability, easy cleanup, and superior chemical resistance.” To complete all of the above, Bye and company were positive it could easily be done in a month. By doing so, they met Joy Ice Cream Social’s July 4th, 2023, grand opening deadline. But then something came up. Another contractor that had been given the goahead to handle the building’s drywall, painting, plumbing, finished carpentry, and more, for one reason or another, opted out of the project. “Because we knew what was going on in addition to our flooring work, because we are deadline-sensitive... and because we relished challenges, we asked to take over all those project functions,” Bye says. “Thankfully, we were granted this request.” “To say it wasn’t crazy, would be a gross understatement,” Bye says. “But working with Liz and Tom, Kirk, and all the others involved, we somehow made every one of our Independence Day deadlines. And all of the above added up to a very, very sweet project!”

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The APD Way

How Anderson Porter Design is providing the spaces and environments where the cannabis market can thrive

Brian D. Anderson founder Anderson Porter Design

THE CANNABIS OPERATIONS

The APD Way How Anderson Porter Design is providing the spaces and environments where the cannabis market can thrive

he focus is simple: Anderson Porter Design (APD) believes in promoting health, wellness and sustainability in all of its designs. More than just architects and designers, the ADP team is strategists. Its mantra continues to focus on sustainability in its work in order to provide the best long-term user experience. In a landscape where being socially responsible is important, APD is a team of socially responsible visionaries, always seeking ways to tackle energy and materials consumption, the lack of affordable housing and creating workspaces that inspire rather than limit. Collaborators. Innovators. Strategists. In every way, APD’s coalition of architects, designers, and planners implement lean design solutions for controlled environment horticulture, food and drug manufacturing facilities, and retail dispensaries. The goal is to work with clients nationally and internationally to build world-class facilities.

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APD is committed to the cause, providing its clients with the highest level of engagement and service from Day 1, to completion and beyond. We sat down with founder Brian Anderson to get his thoughts on the APD way, and how his company continues to make a difference in today’s cannabis market.

GIVE US A SNAPSHOT OF ANDERSON PORTER DESIGN? WHAT LED YOU TO SERVICE THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY? Anderson Porter Design is an architecture firm in Cambridge, MA. We are committed to designing efficient spaces for plants, not just people. APD started in 1994 as a general practice doing unique work that primed us to support the cannabis industry, which we entered in 2014. Here are some examples of this work which shaped us and prepared us to work with this new industry.

We worked with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston from 1999 to 2006 to re-integrate their property back into the fabric of Boston after the ‘Big Dig’. The events on 9/11 2001 added a new level of security upgrades to protect the buildings and grounds. We have been called upon to translate aspects of the physical and electronic security designs for the bank to the cannabis space. Our location in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a biotech hub here on the east coast, has led to work with med, tech, and biotech

enterprises. These industries have extremely specific design requirements for clean rooms, ISO standards, and employee protocols. These aspects lined up with cannabis manufacturing requirements for employee PPE, food safety and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) cGMP standards. Another example was our work with neuroscience labs at MIT’s “Brian and Cognitive Science Building.” This was 400,000 sq ft of new construction for basic science research containing both wet and dry labs.

Customers often are eager to just operate as soon as possible—not thinking about the long-term health of the business or facility.

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We recognized as we got involved with cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and processing, that a similar rigor and application of health, safety and building standards was required. These projects primed us for the cannabis industry at a time before these standards were commonly understood. The cannabis industry resonated with me personally because I grew up on a farm. My father was extremely passionate about agriculture and worked his entire career as an extension agent for the state of Connecticut, teaching small farmers about effective agricultural practices, bridging the gap between often limited resources and the knowledge held by the university and employed by industrial agriculture. Alongside his teachings, our family managed our own working farm, with a diverse range of livestock, sheep, bees and dairy products. We also managed a side business growing Christmas trees for the wholesale and retail markets in Connecticut and New Hampshire. We grew up on this farm. From

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a young age we recognized the value of agriculture, horticulture and the importance of shared knowledge. At Anderson Porter Design we really value the idea of shared knowledge and work extensively to provide information in the cannabis industry.

WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO? We are an architecture and interior design firm fundamentally, that is the core of who we are. Our work in the cannabis space has developed above and beyond architectural services. We are consultants, advisors, and strategic partners. We provide risk mitigation and compliance assurance through architecture and engineering. At the front end, we have customers who often use our info in pitch decks they present to investors. We are aligned with investors who require their investments to work with us. Designing buildings to support cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and retail dispensaries

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are much more complex and newer to regulators than many more established industries. That complexity affects both the entrepreneur and the investor. APD works with customers to create an efficient facility that will support business goals from programming to post operation. To do that we have gotten to know and deeply understand the ebb and flow of the business our customers are in. We design spaces with intricate mechanical systems to support cannabis cultivation needs, safe spaces to manufacture drugs and items to be safely ingested by the public, and sales environments to provide a unique experience for the public and establish a brand for our customers.

WHAT MAKES YOUR FIRM UNIQUE? Our firm is unique for three specific reasons: No. 1 – We have 20 years as architects in general practice with a unique portfolio of

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work. We understand standards, regulations, and their implementation as means to mitigate risk and keep compliant in highly regulated industries. No. 2 – We have 10 years as architects serving the cannabis space; we understand and appreciate your business. We have been through the euphoria of opening new state markets, and the crush of price compression once markets reach saturation. We have worked with companies to bring new and unique products to the market. We have worked with customers who have opened and operated for a handful of months and then exited with a multi-million-dollar deal. We have had customers overreach in a strained market and have had to stop midway and sell off the assets. No. 3 – We are a part of the cannabis community. Our firm is active with national organizations helping to shape policy, promote energy sustainability, further social justice, and create standards. We actively promote the cannabis industry’s progression through technologic innovation and respect the history of where this market evolved from. We have an incredible team of designers who are passionate about cannabis personally and professionally.

WHAT MARKETS ARE YOU ACTIVELY DOING CANNABIS WORK IN? I am a licensed architect in 14 states, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Ohio, Illinois and now Alabama. We have evolved and grown by going where our customers need us. We obtain licenses in new states as our customer base grows. New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio, Illinois and Alabama are currently active for us. We are doing a significant amount of retail work in New York with OCM and DASNY. We are on 2 design-build teams for the New York Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund, with about nine projects in process. In New Jersey, we are supporting license applications.

WHAT ARE SOME CONSIDERATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS WHEN DESIGNING CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITIES? This is oversimplified but there goes: Happy plants, complex engineering, tight margins and efficient operations. Here is a consideration that has come up recently that we are focused on;

Identifying the correct net to gross ratio of a cultivation facility. In other words, if X canopy sq ft are needed to meet the business plan (KPI is grams/sf and $/gram), then how many gross sq ft (X+Y) are needed for the entire facility. We, and our consultants, have developed this calculator.

DO DISPENSARIES POSE DESIGN NEEDS DIFFERENT FROM GENERAL RETAIL? Yes. The biggest design difference in a dispensary versus a clothing store (or other CPG) is the security requirements and the compliance aspects. Most states have strict security requirements in a dispensary, cameras are required on the exterior and interior, there must be a lobby where customers then go through security which requires a valid form of identification. Dispensary sales floors are also different from a clothing store because products cannot be touched or tried, we must find creative ways to display the products for customers. Often, sales floors feature large display cases with an empty product package. In retail people often talk about the customer journey through the store, it is hard to differentiate product types from just a package, we make sure our designs orient customers, through signage, visual merchandising, and product groupings. Designing a dispensary is a delicate balance of aesthetics and compliance.

CANNABIS FACILITIES ARE LARGE INVESTMENTS. WHAT’S THE VALUE AN ARCHITECT CAN BRING? A knowledgeable architect will ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Compliance and risk mitigation is not at the forefront of a customer’s conditions of satisfaction, but when they learn about it, they realize it needs to be. A design team that has cannabis experience—that mitigates risk. An experienced team isn’t asking questions and causing delays, waiting for a customer that doesn’t really have the answers, spending time researching solutions that may or may not work.

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The team has done it before. That’s fundamentally a risk mitigation piece. What we’re seeing significantly, is that investors are requiring this before making the investment in a cannabis entity. They want to see things like compliance with standards, best practices, ISO, OSHA. These are things that from an investor’s perspective mitigate risk. An experienced team can demonstrate that for an operator and it can be a vehicle for faster access to capital or more secure access to capital. Customers often are eager to just operate as soon as possible—not thinking about the long-term health of the business or facility. As the cannabis market begins to mature in some states, we are beginning to see mergers and acquisitions, asset valuations, faulty facilities. We urge our customers to think about the long-term health of the business and operation. We design for long-term success.

IS THE WORKFLOW AND PACE OF A CANNABIS PROJECT DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS? (145) At Anderson Porter Design, we created our own, proprietary, stage gate process that we have tuned specifically for cannabis projects. From the outset in 2014 with our first cannabis customer we found the workflow, delivery, and consultant team needed to be balanced and paced specifically to this industry. There are milestones and cannabis facilities are complex systems that require experienced, coordinated teams. Over the years, we have watched the trial and error in the cannabis market, it is important to hire a team with deep experience to make sure you don’t make those mistakes, getting it done right the first time, avoiding costly and timely mistakes. We typically use a modified Design/Build delivery system. Integrated project delivery or

lean project delivery is an accurate description. It includes early CM/GC involvement, active owner involvement with early documentation of design criteria and conditions of satisfaction.

RECENT NEWS HAS BROKEN THAT CANNABIS WILL BE RESCHEDULED FROM A SCHEDULE I NARCOTIC TO SCHEDULE III. HOW DO YOU SEE THAT AFFECTING THE AEC SPACE? The industry will see a shift from this rescheduling. The main thing I see happening is that major household names, fortune 500 companies will move into the cannabis space. These are companies with vast resources and large amounts of capital, capital they can invest into this industry. Working with these large players may be more attractive to those in the AEC space as opposed to the current landscape.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH... Brian Anderson Describe a typical day. A typical day is broken up into two categories of work, business development and management, and architectural design work. Business development is a large portion of what I do, establishing new states, new territories, initial client contact and proposal writing. A large part of my day is internal management, assisting and mentoring staff members, and assisting on projects. My day is a delicate balance between business development, staff development and project completion.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job? Working in the cannabis space has been extremely

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me to support underserved communities. To help people to succeed in their business and grow healthy plants, that is rewarding.

A quote from Mark Twain has always resonated with me, “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”

facility, Southern Crop, which has made major strides in the cannabis space. The space was designed akin to a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, Southern Crop is now producing a first of its kind soft gel capsule formulated to manage pain as an alternative to opioids. The facility is serving the state of Mississippi which has been drastically affected by the opioid epidemic. That project was incredibly rewarding and impactful.

What’s the largest impact a client has had on you?

How do you like to spend your down time?

I’d actually like to take a moment to talk about the largest impact a client has had on myself. This year, we designed a medical cannabis cultivation and manufacturing

I have very little, but when I do I try to spend it with the family, hiking, skiing in the winter and, when I’m really lucky, I get to sail other people’s boats.

What was the best advice you ever received?

rewarding. I feel I have truly found my people in this space, supporting people in every part of the process in the cannabis space has been incredibly rewarding. I have found that I can provide a lot of value in my services that was missing in the cannabis space. Working in the cannabis space also allows

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New Dormitory that was renovated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District for enlisted Air Force and Space Force personnel on Pituffik Space Base in Greenland is part of a large base modernization and consolidation effort. Credit: USACE.

On top of the world Inside the Arctic’s Pituffik Space Base By JoAnne Castagna

he Thule Air Base in the Arctic recently was renamed Pituffik Space Base. The new name recognizes the Native people

of the region and their support of the installation that performs national security for the United States. Performing this critical mission are Airmen and Guardians who must live and work in this harsh and remote environment. To support them, the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District constructs essential structures on the base to keep them safe and their morale up during a challenging tour-of-duty.

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Panoramic image of Pituffik Space Base in Greenland from the top of a nearby mountain. Taken in 2019. CREDIT: JoAnne Castagna, Public Affairs.

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It is clear that on every level, the mission at Pituffik Space Base is about supporting people—the natives, the Airmen and Guardians and, ultimately, the citizens of the US. The Army Corps has been a part of this support all along. Recently, it renovated a dormitory for the Airmen and Guardians as part of a larger effort to consolidate and modernize the base. Pituffik Space Base—pronounced beedoo-FEEK—is the US’ military’s northernmost installation, located in the northwestern corner of Greenland, a province of Denmark, in a coastal valley 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle and 947 miles south of the North Pole. The base is operated by the 821st Space Base Group, which hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron and the 23rd Space Operations Squadron Detachment 1. Their mission is to perform missile warning, space surveillance, and satellite command and control for the US.

The building is energy-efficient and has LED lights, automatic light switches, energy-efficient windows, and the building is tied into the base’s hot water district heating system the Army Corps upgraded. Performing this mission are approximately 650 men and women, which include 200 active-duty US Air Force and Space Force personnel or Guardians, and Canadian, Danish and Greenlandic civilian contractors who live and work on the base. Service men and women have been on the base since the 1950s performing different missions over the years. Throughout this entire time the Army Corps has supported the base’s mission through the construction of structures, including a medical center, an aircraft runway with surrounding apron and taxiways, and many dormitories.

The Army Corps performs this construction in a harsh Arctic environment, and it has years of experience doing this (See sidebar, “Construction Challenges in the Arctic”). Many of the original buildings from the 1950s were spread out over the large base and had become severely weather-worn and energy inefficient.

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Several years ago, the US Air Force started a mission to cut the agency’s energy consumption by 40%, not only to save energy, but also to save taxpayers money and sustain the base’s readiness. The Army

Arctic landscape near the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland in 2023. CREDIT: USACE.

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Waterways around Pituffik Space Base in Greenland. Taken in 2019. Credit: JoAnne Castagna, Public Affairs.

Corps was called upon to consolidate and modernize the base. It did this in partnership with two Army Corps agencies that have expertise in performing construction in an Arctic environment—the Cold Regions Research & Engineering Lab and the US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research & Development Center. This work has included upgrading the base’s heating system, demolishing 31 old buildings, building new structures closer together to the base’s essential services such as the airfield and hangars, dining facility and hospital, and renovating dormitories and 636 existing dormitory rooms. Recently, the Army Corps completed renovation of one of these dormitories for enlisted Air Force and Space Force personnel. “This new dormitory will help to provide Airmen and Guardians with the quality of life they deserve on a difficult assignment to Pituffik Space Base in the Arctic Circle,” says former New York District Commander Col. Matthew Luzzatto. “Pituffik’s remoteness and harsh climate restricts all personnel assigned there to live on base, which is why it’s so important to provide top notch housing facilities.”

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was gang-latrine style with small rooms, a common bathroom and kitchen space, limited laundry capacity and lacked a fire suppression system. Stella Marco, project manager, New York District, US Army Corps of Engineers, the former project manager for this project says gang-latrine style dorms do not provide any privacy. “When a person stayed at Pituffik in a gang-latrine type of building they were assigned an individual room that contained the amenities of a bed, television, desk, and a closet. However, all showers and toilet areas were located down a hall, in one area, that would require the guest to walk down through a public hallway to use.” In contrast, this renovation changed the dormitory from a gang-latrine building to one with private studios for 54 Airmen and Guardians. The building’s roof and walls were repaired, and the inside was gutted out to create 18 studios on each floor. The studios consist of a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and entry way, providing the servicemembers with privacy, rest and personal well-being needed in such a harsh

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and remote location. The Airmen and Guardians also have shared space that includes a common kitchen and dining room where they can relax and socialize. The building is energy-efficient and has LED lights, automatic light switches, energy-efficient windows, and the building is tied into the base’s hot water district heating system the Army Corps upgraded. Brian Packowski, project manager, New York District, US Army Corps of Engineers, currently manages the project. He says that providing Airmen and Guardians modern dormitories is important for their safety and morale in this harsh and remote part of the world. “In Pituffik, there are extreme cold and deadly snowstorms that can keep them in their dorms for long periods of time. There are also months out of the year when they’re in complete darkness and months of constant sunlight. I’ll never forget my first-

time landing there and experiencing the sun never setting. My stays are short compared to what these Airmen must do. It’s an honor to support them and the critical mission they perform for the United States.”

The Army Corps’ consolidation and modernization work on Pituffik Space Base continues. Upcoming projects include the renovation of another dormitory and further upgrades to the base’s heating system.

Construction Challenges in the Arctic Arctic construction can be challenging due to severe weather and limited daylight, which requires the use of unique building materials, techniques, and fast paced construction. Construction takes place during the summer and autumn months when the temperature is a “balmy” 40 degrees Fahrenheit. There also is sufficient daylight during these seasons. Because of Pituffik’s proximity to the North Pole, the region has 24-hours of sunlight March-August, and 24-hours of darkness or what is called “Polar Night” from OctoberJanuary. The warmer temperatures make it possible to break up the iced shipping lanes. This allows cargo ships into ports supplied with fuel and construction materials. Building materials include concrete foundations, insulated steel and metal walls, roof panels and prefabricated parts so that the workers can perform construction rapidly.

When workers begin construction on a new building, they start with an elevated Arctic foundation. Most of northern Greenland is covered with permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground—ranging from 6 to 1,600 feet in depth. If a building is not constructed off of the ground, the heat from the building can melt the permafrost, making the ground unstable and causing the building to sink. Buildings are elevated 3 feet from the ground with the use of spread footings that go down about 10 feet deep and concrete columns that come up and support the floor system above the ground. As construction progresses and winter rolls around with temps as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit, workers must complete the outer shell of the building and begin interior construction. This work includes constructing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems that are designed to withstand extreme frigid sub-zero temperatures.

Dr. JoAnne Castagna is a Public Affairs Specialist and Writer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. She can be contacted at joanne.castagna@usace.army.mil.

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The Voice of Craft Brands

The Passion Principle Georgia’s Ironshield Brewing takes dedication to craft to new levels

The Voice of Craft Brands

The Passion Principle Georgia’s Ironshield Brewing takes dedication to craft to new levels By John Vastyan

It’s quite an understatement to say that managers of IRONSHIELD Brewing™ near Atlanta take customer satisfaction seriously. Or, that brewing is a passion there. “Brewing is as much an art form as it is a science,” says Ironshield co-owner and Brewmaster Glen Sprouse, a nationally-recognized brewer and brewery designer. “And of course there’s passion, but there’s a need for all of it—fine art, hard science and obsessive enthusiasm—if the beer is to acquire a following, and favor, in today’s very crowded marketplace.” The brewing industry currently is one of the fastest-growing industries in America. The trend is moving upward, and breweries like Ironshield are in a good position to earn and maintain market share.

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As one looks behind the scenes at Ironshield, based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, everything about its operation points to an exceptional level of professionalism and dedication to craft. Among “microbrews,” Ironshield is a very large brewery.

Authentic classics

At 60,000-plus square feet, Ironshield is the 18th brewery that Sprouse has commissioned. His many years of industry involvement, including hands-on work at many breweries, position him well to turn that knowledge and experience into an optimized plant, and production, at Ironshield. “Our sole focus here at Ironshield is to make authentic classics with the finest, old recipes—German lagers and Belgian ales,” Sprouse says. “These aren’t our interpretation of the recipes, but rather a finely-detailed replication of the world’s greatest beers with no compromise.”

The road to Ironshield’s brewing perfection is one with several twists and turns, a few pleasant surprises and with three driven, self-directed guys at the helm. The road to Ironshield’s brewing perfection is one with several twists and turns, a few pleasant surprises and with three driven, self-directed guys at the helm. The genesis of the effort began with a friendship between Sprouse and CEO David Rice.

Marathon effort

An important next step was to find just the right professional to head-up their day-to-day brewing operations. After a long search to fill the lead brewer position, they found Jason Carroll whose resume is an impressive, perfect fit to the entrepreneurial, all-about-brewing team. Carroll, as brewing supervisor, began his brewing career 15 years

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earlier at the Franciscan Well Brewery, Cork, Ireland. While there, he studied and worked under the tutelage of Peter Lyall, one of Ireland’s longest standing head brewers. Rice, Sprouse and Carroll then began a marathon to get the facility operating, and optimized, by the spring of 2020. First to open was Ironshield’s brewing operation—for wholesale beer sales. Several weeks later, they opened the taproom.

Drainage – a brewery’s foundation

Back in 2017, and only after many months of planning, strategizing and development work, Sprouse and Rice purchased a 50-yearold newspaper printing facility 35 miles Northeast of Atlanta. They describe the facility’s renovation as “wholesale; very close to breaking ground on a new plant—though more challenging in many ways.” Their multimillion dollar remodeling investment led to a transformation of the facility by late 2019.

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Sprouse was especially concerned about one particular need: proper drainage. “It’s a critical, one-time investment upon which the rest of the operation rests, quite literally. Brewers have nightmares about three things: process heating systems, chilled water cooling systems, and drainage. “The most vexing of these is drainage. If the drainage isn’t up to task—meaning it can’t deal with the volume, high viscosity, chemicals, or heat—it’s a huge challenge. After all, if the drains aren’t up to task, you’re stuck with them. They’re on the floor on which the entire operation rests.”

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Sprouse says that while he had known about BLÜCHER drains beforehand, it was his first experience at specifying them. Unlike large drainage/piping firms with little or no value-added service, the assistance he received was invaluable. “Sadly, the level of ignorance among owners of microbreweries under construction is staggering. When it comes to floors and drains, their sub[contractors] are often unqualified. I’ve seen and learned about swimming pool drains being used for breweries or public bathroom drains.” The stainless steel feature drain edges designed specifically

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to overhang and interlock with the poured floor, helping to establish and keep an ideal slope for the drainage. “By design, the second coat’s thick, epoxy overpour runs flush with the end of the drain so that the surfaces interlock, providing the ideal barrier to moisture infiltration and, ultimately, separation and bacterial contamination,” Sprouse says. A final advantage to the drainage they chose is that very little water is used to flush the waste. The smooth, V-shaped stainless steel drain is designed to concentrate the moving water to rush wastes into stainless

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Today, Ironshield is shipping beer to wholesalers across the country, and the taproom has opened the door to close contact with a broad range of adoring clientele. steel P-traps. “It’s unfortunate that so many breweries—and I’ve seen a lot of this—are built on cracking floors with poor drainage,” Sprouse says. “Eventually, unsanitary conditions will shut them down. There’s no better example than a brewery to

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show the importance of the floor and drains, as a system. They must be done right, from the beginning, for long-term operation. Sprouse says the brewery was under a lot of pressure during the renovation period. “It would’ve been

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easy to choose a lesser, quicker solution to drainage and flooring. But we were able to overcome obstacles and solve problems.” Today, Ironshield is shipping beer to wholesalers across the country, and the taproom has

opened the door to close contact with a broad range of adoring clientele. The brewery’s facility is running optimally—from its many kettles and taps to the floor drains that effortlessly take the punishment of high temp and high volume washing to maintain fast, efficient cleanliness throughout.

Dream team

Sprouse, a Georgia Tech-educated mechanical engineer, has offshore oil fields, and plant automation and management with Siemens. After a stint with Miller Brewing, he earned

his Master Brewer’s certification at the Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering program then offered at UC Davis, later to become the American Brewers Guild. Rice has 28 years of beverage and consumer goods industry experience focused in manufacturing, supply chain and business management, including 13 years with Coca-Cola and five years with Microsoft. He also has more than five years’ experience as an award winning home brewer. Carroll was part of the original team that worked with the famed

Jameson distillery to create the global product, Caskmates. After winning numerous international awards, he was recruited by Guinness as head brewer for their Open Gate Brewery. Today, as the Atlanta area grows, Ironshield is poised to serve some of the finest brews available to the region’s many beer-ologists, libationist, beer devotees and wert gurus. New recipes are always being considered but, even more importantly, the brewery’s tried n’ true favorites are brewed to perfection, each and every time.

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CITY

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SQ. FT.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE

START DATE

Chipotle / Hood Commons

Derry, NH

$2,000,000.00

2,466

New Construction

Q1 2024

Grafton Street Car Wash / Worcester

Worcester, MA

$1,000,000.00

4,225

New Construction

Q4 2023

Mechanic Street Welding Shop

Natick, MA

$1,000,000.00

3,200

New Construction

Q1 2024

Starbucks / Tolland

Tolland, CT

$700,000.00

2,400

New Construction

Q2 2024

Simsbury Retail Development

Simsbury, CT

$4,000,000.00

16,325

New Construction

Q3 2024

Costco Tire Center / Norwalk

Norwalk, CT

$1,000,000.00

5,400

New Construction

Q2 2024

O'Reilly Auto Parts / South Kingstown

South Kingstown, RI

$400,000.00

12,920

Remodeling

Q1 2024

Franklin Street Commercial Building

Bristol, RI

$700,000.00

2,400

New Construction

Q1 2024

College Street Multi-Residential Development

Burlington, VT

$200,000,000.00

110,000

New Construction

Q2 2024

Clock Shop Lofts

New Haven, CT

$40,000,000.00

130,000

Remodeling

Q1 2024

Steinert Hall Renovations

Boston, MA

$6,000,000.00

38,000

Renovation

Q2 2024

Newport North End

Newport, RI

$100,000,000.00

526,000

New Construction

Q4 2024

Beacon Street Hotel Development

Boston, MA

$50,000,000.00

211,000

New Construction

Q4 2023

John Weichsel Crossing Hotel

Southington, CT

$15,000,000.00

50,000

New Construction

Q2 2024

Featherbed Inn Expansion

Waitsfield, VT

$250,000.00

2,118

New Construction

Q2 2024

South Norwalk School - Norwalk Public Schools

Norwalk, CT

$76,000,000.00

86,270

New Construction

Q2 2024

Ballentine Hall Renovations University of Rhode Island

South Kingstown, RI

$18,700,000.00

20,000

New Construction

Q1 2024

Advanced Math and Science Academy

Marlborough, MA

$12,460,000.00

17,000

New Construciton

Q1 2024

Randolph High School New Science Rooms

Randolph, MA

$1,575,520.00

6,000

Renovation

Q1 2024

Valley Regional Hospital Medical Office Building

Claremont, NH

$12,000,000.00

23,854

New Construction

Q1 2024

Design Waterbury Historic Core Roof Replacement

Waterbury Village Historic District, VT

$8,200,000.00

155,000

Renovation

Q3 2024

Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center Replace Floors OR PACU SDSU

Boston, MA

$1,000,000.00

11,000

Renovation

Q4 2024

Renovate Cascades for Acute Mental Health

Northhampton, MA

$578,560.00

9,500

Renovation

Q3 2024

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LSI Flooring

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Mike Levin

Capacity Builders

National Terrazzo & Mosaic Assocation

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Navien

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OnSite Solution Driven

Connect Source Consulting Group

111

Paint Folks

Construct Connect

129

Permit.com

Construction One

Phoenix Energy Technologies

D&D CBD

Poma Retail Development, Inc

56-57

East to West

Porcelanosa

104-105

Eno Enterprises

101

Project Management Consortium (PMC)

70-71

EquipmentShare

115

Prime-net

Facility RX Services

113

Retail Contractors Association

Gensis Lighting Solutions

Rockerz, Inc.

GEO Week

106

Scheiner Commercial Group, Inc.

Goodwin Commercial

103

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GGS Partners LLC

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Heritage Fire Security

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123

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Veterans Worldwide Maintenance

IdentiCom Sign Solutions

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Window Film Depot

Impact Security

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y wife’s mother and father moved from Canton, Ohio to Hilton Head, South Carolina in the early 90s to start their retirement after raising three girls and one son. It was time to get out of the cold weather and start the last leg of their lives as empty nesters.

My wife’s father, who worked for Lawn-Boy forever, quickly realized he could not fish and hit golf balls every day to keep himself busy. The little voice in his head was nagging him to do something constructive. So he looked around Hilton Head and discovered there were no window washing firms on the island. Cha-Ching. He found his calling and created Mr. Squeegee. He didn’t know many people on the island, but he knew there was a need for the service. So, with blinders on, he began pitching his services in his small Toyota pickup, ladder, bucket and, of course, a squeegee. He took pride in cleaning windows, with his workmanship speaking for itself. His referral business was the name of the game.

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As the months and the year’s rolled by, he built a very lucrative, simple proven facility business. Next, my brother in-law and wife and kids moved from Canton to Hilton Head, eventually helping him grow the business. When my father in-law had to retire due to a cancer diagnosis, my brother in-law took over the business. He found a helper and grew it even more. My father in-law eventually passed from a brutal battle with melanoma, so it was up to my brother in-law to continue the legacy of Mr. Squeegee. If you were on Hilton Head Island, you knew Mr. Squeegee. Window cleaning ain’t easy, especially in the hot and humid heat of South Carolina summers. And in the cool temps of winter, going up and down on ladders all day can take its toll. And don’t even get them started about the snakes in the bushes and gators lurking about. Working as an apprentice, my brother-in-law’s son began to work with him, learning the business. And then fate struck again when my brother-in-law was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Knowing what he went through with his father in-law, he knew he had to teach his son everything he had learned to continue the Mr. Squeegee legacy. Even as my brother-in-law went through chemo, he kept on working with his son. We held his funeral on Oct. 7 to say goodbye. Today, the company torch has been passed to my nephew, who I know will make them both proud to be the third generation Mr. Squeegee. The bottom line is that they knew they had an excellent reputation and gave much back to the community. That was evident at their funerals, when so many of their clients came by to pay their respects. It really was heartfelt to hear all the stories about them and what an awesome reputation they earned. Nothing in life is given to you, you have to earn it—and they did every day. So, as we get ready to close out Q4 and 2023, and roll into 2024, remember that life is short, so make the best of it. Whatever it is you do, have fun while doing it. If not, do something else. Having fun with a smile on your face is the only way to work and live. We hope to see you at our last two networking receptions in Los Angeles and Phoenix. Here’s to prosperity, good health and safe travels. And, as always, “Keep the Faith.”

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RCA’s Virtual Professional Development Delivers Insights and Practical Knowledge RCA's Professional Development Committee has been organizing monthly programming for our members and others in the industry. These programs consist of speaker presentations and roundtable discussions where RCA members can engage in open discussions about their experiences, initiatives, and challenges. Our June webinar, titled “Succession Planning: Key Employee Succession,” featured two RCA members who have recently completed key employee transitions. Steve Bachman, the founder and Retail Construction Services, Inc., noted, “The process will take longer than you think. It's the longest, most difficult, and challenging job you've ever had. Proper planning can lead to a successful outcome.” Bachman said he began the process about seven years ago, starting with defining the roles and responsibilities of the president. He put an outline together of everything he worked on, and determined which of those tasks would be handled by a new president versus being assigned to other leaders in the company. He evaluated his options, both internally and externally, and reached out to his extensive network for suggestions and potential interested parties. He eventually worked with an organizational consulting firm that got to know him, his company, and his staff, and used that intel to profile the company to determine the best candidate to take the company into the future. Bachman said the process was transparent to his team. Len Borgen has been president and CEO of Retail Construction Services since Match 2023, and Bachman is very satisfied with the process and the results. Art Rectenwald, president and CEO of Rectenwald Brothers Construction, Inc., told a different story. He said he began considering a key employee succession about 10 years before the time he considered his “walk away” time. Rectenwald had time to consider the long-term leadership of his company. He engaged a consultant to help map the path to ownership for Tim Aubel, who began his career at Rectenwald Brothers as an assistant project manager/assistant estimator and is now a partner

and vice president of construction. This session was moderated by Michael Sullivan, president and CEO, Sullivan Construction Company. July’s program was produced in conjunction with the Workforce Development Committee. Moderator Eric Berg, president, Gray West Construction, noted the workforce challenges all companies are facing. He introduced Paul Robinson,

who founded ConstructReach to engage a diverse population of future career seekers and connect those candidates to members of the construction industry. Robinson described how ConstructReach works with organizations to attract and recruit a diverse workforce, as well as developing programs to develop their talent, and establishing metrics to measure success. He also talked about the “I Built

RCA’s mission is to promote professionalism and integrity in retail construction through industry leadership in education, information exchange, and jobsite safety.

NEWSLETTER This” program, a national engagement initiative that brings together construction companies, educators, students, and household brand names for a day of fun and learning (90% of students that attended said they are now considering a career in construction). Mike Arasin, owner, Fulcrum Construction, and Tyshaun Allen, vice president, Taylor Brothers Construction, joined the discussion to share how their companies have worked with ConstructReach. “An important component of the ConstructReach program is the curriculum. Interns develop soft skills and hard skills; they are learning much more than just construction, allowing them to be successful in whatever career path they choose,” said Allen. John Weiss, a bankruptcy legal expert and partner at Duane Morris LLP, was the featured presenter for the August webinar, Are You Prepared? Bankruptcy Education. He addressed situations both pre-bankruptcy and post-bankruptcy. He noted the importance of detailed record keeping and perfecting your lien as soon as a possible bankruptcy is suspected. Weiss made some suggestions for developing payment schedules for work being done,

“An important component of the ConstructReach program is the curriculum. Interns develop soft skills and hard skills; they are learning much more than just construction, allowing them to be successful in whatever career path they choose.” focusing on getting the most recent invoices paid first. Post-bankruptcy, a client cannot force a GC to come back to work. In these instances, Weiss suggested negotiating accelerated payments with no preference liability for attributing the payment to past due debts. RCA members Art Rectenwald, president and CEO, Rectenwald Brothers Construction, Inc., Bill Moberger, president, Construction One, and David Martin, H.J. Martin and Son, have been

involved in bankruptcy disputes and candidly shared some of their experiences. A special thanks to Advisory Board member John Polzer, partner at Duane Morris LLP, for helping to assemble this panel discussion. Greg Lucivansky, vice president of project development at Elder-Jones, Inc., moderated the session. Recordings of these sessions are available to members in the members only section of the RCA website.

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President’s Message Eric Handley, COO., William A. Randolph, Inc. (RANDOLPH)

Summer has come to an official end and as we head into Fall and all the great things that come along with it, I want to take a moment to both look back at some of the accomplishments to date and look forward to what lies ahead. This year, along with the Annual Meeting and Superintendent Training, we have held five RCA Roundtables/Webinars and five regional events, in Eric Handley NY, GA, WI, FL, and MI. These events have not only provided great content, training opportunities, and networking, but they have given opportunities for people who may not have been able to attend and participate in RCA events in the past the opportunity to get to know us. As a result, we are getting increased participation in our committees and greater momentum behind the initiatives that continue to make the RCA such an outstanding organization. Additionally, through these events and outreach, we have also been fortunate to bring on three new member companies so far this year. If you missed out on any events, there are still several more this year, You can also watch the recordings in the members only section of the RCA website. Registration is now open for the 2024 Annual Conference (March 8-10) and for the Superintendent Training that will take place directly before the conference (March 7-8). RCA members and retailers can attend the Annual Conference at no cost. The meeting agenda is nearly finalized and has some exceptional content including keynote speaker Kevin Brown on “The Hero Effect”, along with Gene Marks speaking on “The Coming AI Disruption”, Anirban Basu’s Economic Update, which is always informative and entertaining. This year we will be enhancing the roundtable discussions with one at breakfast and one at lunch along with a panel at the end of the day with an AI Case Study. The event will be capped off that evening with a reception, dinner and casino night, along with an optional golf outing the next day. The event is certainly one not to miss, so mark your calendar and register early. There are still opportunities to serve on an RCA committee. This is a great way to get involved, to share your ideas, and to make memorable connections with other RCA members. Please reach out to Carol Montoya, carol@retailcontractors.org, if you would like to get involved in any of the committees: > Construction Training > Membership and Recruitment > Professional Development > Sponsor and Member Benefits > Workforce Development > Legislative & Regulatory For myself, being from the upper Midwest, the first morning I wake up and need to put on a jacket is when I start worrying about finishing all of our weather sensitive projects before Thanksgiving when the asphalt plants close for the season. It’s a more stressful time than normal for those of us working up North. I hope most of you are more concerned with your fantasy football team, apple and pumpkin picking, and just making memories with family and friends during the upcoming holidays. I hope everyone enjoys the Fall season and I look forward to reconnecting with all of you at the upcoming regional events and at the Annual Conference.

Mike Clancy - FMI

Jeffrey D. Mahler, AIA -

Randy Danielson -

Onyx Creative

Opus Development Company, LLC

Jason Miller - JCPenney Company

Jon Hostasa - CASEY’S

John Polzer - Duane Morris

Jason Kraus - Kohl’s

Steven R. Olson, AIA - CESO, Inc.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS CONSTRUCTION TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY Jay Dorsey

SPONSORSHIP AND MEMBER BENEFITS

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

David Brown

Tim Aubel

Denise Doczy-Delong Hunter Weekes

Anthony Graves Eric Berg

OFFICERS President Eric Handley

Secretary/Treasurer Steve Bachman

Vice President Justin Elder

Immediate Past President Ray Catlin

William A. Randolph, Inc.

Retail Construction Services, Inc.

Elder-Jones, Inc.

Threecore LLC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025 Timothy Aubel

2026 Justin Elder

Rectenwald Brothers Construction, Inc

Elder-Jones, Inc.

2026 Anthony Graves

2026 Steve Bachman

Retail Construction Services, Inc.

2025 Eric Berg

Graves Construction

2025 Eric Handley

William A. Randolph, Inc.

Gray

2024 David Martin

2026 Andy Bohon

H.J. Martin & Son, Inc.

Westwood Contractors

2024 Mike Sullivan

2024 David Brown

Sullivan Construction Company

Tri-North Builders

2025 Ray Catlin

2024 Hunter Weekes

2025 Denise Doczy-Delong

2026 Rick Winkel

Threecore LLC

Weekes Construction, Inc.

Singleton Construction, LLC

Winkel Construction, Inc.

2024 Jay Dorsey

Triad Retail Construction

PAST PRESIDENTS David Weekes 1990-1992 W. L. Winkel 1993 Robert D. Benda 1994 John S. Elder 1995 Ronald M. Martinez 1996 Jack E. Sims 1997 Michael H. Ratner 1998 Barry Shames 1999 Win Johnson 2000 Dean Olivieri 2001 Thomas Eckinger 2002

James Healy 2003 Robert D. Benda 2004-2006 K. Eugene Colley 2006-2008 Matthew Schimenti 2008-2012 Art Rectenwald 2012-2014 Mike Wolff 2014-2016 Robert Moore 2016-2017 Brad Bogart 2017-2018 Rick Winkel 2018-2019 Steve Bachman 2019-2021 Ray Catlin 2021-2023

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RCA Membership COMPANY Acme Enterprises, Inc. Atlas Building Group Bogart Construction, Inc. Buildrite Construction Corp. Buch Construction Commercial Contractors, Inc. Commonwealth Building, Inc. Connor Construction, LLC Construction One, Inc. David A. Nice Builders De Jager Construction, Inc. Desco Professional Builders, Inc. Diamond Contractors Division 9 Commercial Inc. DLP Construction Company, Inc. E.C. Provini, Co., Inc. Eckinger Construction Company EDC Elder-Jones, Inc. Encore Construction, Inc. Engineered Structures, Inc. FMGI Inc. Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. Fred Olivieri Construction Company Frontier Building Corp. Fulcrum Construction, LLC Go Green Construction, Inc. Graves Construction Gray Groom Construction Co., Inc. H.J. Martin & Son, Inc. Hardesty & Associates Harmon Construction, Inc. Healy Construction Services, Inc. Immel Construction International Contractors, Inc. JAG Building Group James Agresta Carpentry Inc. Jirsa Construction Kerricook Construction, Inc. Lakeview Construction, Inc. M. Cary, Inc. Management Resources Systems, Inc. Marco Contractors, Inc. Market Contractors National Building Contractors National Contractors, Inc. Pinnacle Commercial Development, Inc. Prime Retail Services, Inc. R.E. Crawford Construction LLC RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD Rectenwald Brothers Construction, Inc. Retail Construction Services, Inc. Retail Contractors of Puerto Rico Right Choice Development & Construction Russco, Inc. Sachse Construction and Development Corp. Scheiner Commercial Group, Inc.

RCA members must meet and maintain a series of qualifications and are approved by the Board of Directors for membership. They have been in the retail construction business as general contractors for at least five years; agree to comply with the Association’s Code of Ethics and Bylaws; are properly insured and bonded; are licensed in the states in which they do business; and have submitted letters of recommendation.

CONTACT Jeff Lomber Brian Boettler Brad Bogart Bryan Alexander Greg Kozero Kenneth Sharkey Chris Fontaine Benjamin Connor Bill Moberger Brandon Nice Dan De Jager Bob Anderson Lori Perry Cheryl Montour Dennis Pigg, Jr. Joseph Lembo Philip Eckinger Christopher Johnson Justin Elder Joe McCafferty Mike Magill Darin Ross Mitch Lapin Dean Olivieri Andrew Goggin Willy Rosner John Castellano Anthony Graves Robert Moore Dwight Groom David Martin Scott Hardesty William Harmon James Healy Pete Smits Bruce Bronge Matt Allen James Agresta Jennifer Jirsa Ann Smith Kent Moon Bill Tucker Doug Marion Martin Smith Kerry Lobbestael William Corcoran Michael Dudley Dennis Rome Donald Bloom Jeffrey T. Smith Greg West Art Rectenwald Stephen Bachman Sean Pfent Danielle Wright Matthew Pichette Jeff Katkowsky Joe Scheiner

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RCA Regional Events RCA’s membership committee is hosting a series of regional networking events for RCA members, sponsors, benefit providers, and other supporters. Some events are planned to coincide with other industry programs being held in major markets. When possible, a tour or other unique activity is held prior to the networking. > October 26 - Los Angeles, CA > November 28 - Phoenix, AZ

In person and virtual events will allow everyone to participate in the 2024 Summit making connections with industry leaders

JANUARY 2024, DATE & LOCATION TBD

End-Users (retailers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, etc.) will receive complimentary registration in exchange for full schedule participation that includes a per diem or charity donation. Sponsored by:

Contact David Corson 678.765.6550 or e-mail davidc@ccr-mag.com

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Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Milwaukee (July) and Orlando (August) events. There is no fee to attend these events, but we ask that you register to confirm your spot. Register at retailcontractors.org. Stay tuned for the 2024 schedule of events!

RCA’s 2024 Annual Conference will be held at the Gaylord Texan, March 8-10, 2024, prior to SPECS 2023. The conference is open to employees of RCA member companies, retailers, landlords, architects, and our sponsors and benefit providers. There is no charge to attend. The full agenda and registration is available at retailcontractors.org/annual-conference. We will accept onsite registrations. The conference will feature two sets of roundtable discussions, and opportunities to network at a welcome reception, casino night event, and golf tournament.

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Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others. He is the Chief Economist to Associated Builders and Contractors, the Chief Economist of the Maryland Bankers Association, and Chief Economic Advisor to the Construction Financial Management Association. He serves or has served similar functions for Visit Baltimore, Maryland Realtors, and Marcum, LLP. His radio show can be heard weekdays on 88.1FM, WYPR, Baltimore.

Kevin Brown’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. His blue-collar roots taught him the value of hard work and determination. With a streetwise aptitude and a never quit attitude, he worked his way from the front lines in business to the executive boardroom.

You've read about ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and other AI tools that will be changing the way we work, both in the short and longer term. As a business leader you want to leverage this technology to increase both productivity and profits. So what should you know now? Where should you be investing? Forbes Technology columnist and consultant Gene Marks will share his thoughts on the biggest AI trends that will affect your business in the near and long term and help you make the right investment decisions to fully take advantage of this new technology. Gene will bring you up to date by discussing and recommending AI tools, platforms, services and software.

Milestone Memberships Congratulations to our members celebrating milestone membership anniversaries! We appreciate your ongoing support of the RCA!

25 Years

10 Years

> EDC > Lakeview Construction, Inc. > Retail Construction Services, Inc.

> > > >

15 Years

Buildrite Construction Corp. Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. JA Carpentry, Inc. National Building Contractors > Triad Retail Construction

> Bogart Construction, Inc. > DLP Construction Company, Inc. 5 Years > Encore Construction, Inc. > Warwick Construction, Inc. > Immel Construction

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