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Rudolph Libbe Crews Press Forward With CAI Site Prep By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

Crews from Rudolph Libbe Inc., of the Rudolph Libbe Group, are completing earth work and site preparation for the new 32,000-sq.ft. headquarters of Credit Adjustments Inc. (CAI) in Defiance, Ohio. On the multi-million project, Rudolph Libbe Inc. is serving as construction manager with its own craftspeople self-performing general trades, masonry and site work. CAI, a faith-based call center and receivables management company, announced the project on Nov. 29, 2018. Construction operations started on June 3, 2019, with a goal to deliver the building in

May 2020. An official groundbreaking ceremony will be held in August when the steel erection for the building will commence. “We founded our company in Defiance more than 40 years ago,” said CAI Chairman of the Board, Michael Osborne. “Our community supported us, and we strive to support them. As we continue to drive our business forward on a national level, we wanted to firmly plant our corporate headquarters in Defiance — our home.” CAI has more than 385 staff with offices in Defiance and Toledo, and Manchester, N.H., and subcontractors across the country. The new headquarters and call center, designed by Beilharz Architects Inc., is located on

Rudolph Libbe Inc. Photo

Crews from Rudolph Libbe Inc., of the Rudolph Libbe Group, are completing earth work and site preparation for the new 32,000-sq.ft. headquarters of Credit Adjustments Inc. (CAI) in Defiance, Ohio.

Rudolph Libbe Inc. Photo

“We’re looking forward to a smooth project,” MacGregor said.

Geneva Boulevard near the Latchaw Road intersection. “It will be within the city limits, bringing jobs to the community and growth for the city,” said Osborne. The modern, two-story workplace will include an atrium, and training and collaboration spaces. “The building will be unique among call centers,” said Osborne, “with large windows that offer views of nearby wooded areas and make the most of natural light. But we aren’t stopping there — our new location is perfectly placed behind Kaitlyn’s Cottage, an organization that we love and support. We hope to create handicap accessible walking and hiking trails in that area for everyone to

enjoy. It’s a way for our community to connect even more.” Jerry S. Overmier R.A., principal/architect at Beilharz, led the design team. “In collaborating with the owner on the type of atmosphere and environment they wished to create for their new corporate headquarters,” he said, “it was imperative that all employees be provided a positive and comfortable work environment, with an abundance of natural light and spectacular views of the natural settings.” The modern, two-story structure contains a central atrium, corporate offices, managing departments, training space and ample collaboration spaces. see LIBBE page 2


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