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ISSUE 3 | 2017

CONSTRUCTION PUBLISHED BY THE GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

20 YEARS OF BUILDING EXCELLENCE THE WINNERS OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS plus Controlling Silica Exposure The Benefits of BIM-Driven Prefabrication

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BUILDING to make a

DIFFERENCE Thank you to our collaborative partners who work with us to build a difference in the communities where we live, play and work.

Swarthmore College Whittier Hall

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Philadelphia Temple Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Roberts Center for Pediatric Research

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LF Driscoll Co., LLC is an EEO / AA employer M/F/D/V

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

It’s humbling to be part of an organization that boasts such a proud heritage. The legacy of the General Building Contractors Association spans more than 125 years, which is truly a testament to the strength, resilience, and dedication of the construction community that has withstood the test of time.

Yet time alone does not define the success of our organization. Rather, it is our members’ unyielding commitment to building excellence — and to their clients, their employees, and their communities — that have defined who we are through the years.

This commitment and passion for the building craft comes to the forefront this year, as we mark a special milestone for the association: the 20th anniversary of the Construction Excellence Awards.

Past winners have included landmark projects that have not only defined building excellence, but our city and region. This year’s winners are no exception. And consistently, year after year, the bar is raised. Whether it is an intricate historical restoration project

or a towering skyscraper, the projects reflect the highest form of craftsmanship and specialized techniques within the industry today.

Beyond the admirable outcomes — that is, the quality and innovation of the completed projects — what stands out to me is the collaboration and commitment required to bring each project to fruition. The tireless work of men and women behind the scenes and on the job every day make these award-winning buildings possible. Our members must work together to navigate hurdles and overcome obstacles along the way.

As we celebrate construction excellence, we also celebrate the people behind the projects.

The dedication of our members to their craft, and the hard work of their teams, continue to set the new standard of building excellence.

Benjamin J. Connors, Esq. President General Building Contractors Association

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TODAY PUBLISHER/EDITOR Lauren Tosti ADVERTISING/SALES Lauren Tosti

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… and so much more! And let’s not forget this year’s Construction Excellence Awards, a signature event of the association, and always a favorite and popular event of the year (see page 18) — and our Holiday Party to celebrate a year of accomplishments.

NOTES FROM THE PUBLISHER As another year comes to a close, there are many reasons to celebrate. Our association is bustling more than ever. What a year it’s been!

Attendance at our events has skyrocketed, and together, we continue to drive awareness about the important role of our industry among the general public and our elected officials.

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Hopefully, we’ve seen you out and about at some of these events! You can check out photos of events from the summer and fall in our newly expanded events photos section of the magazine, starting on page 12.

We’re already ramping up for 2018, and it kicks off with our Annual Meeting in January.

This year we are so excited to welcome football legend Ron Jaworski to the stage as our keynote speaker. Be sure to sign up now at gbca.com/events, as it is sure to sell out quickly.

Cheers to a successful 2017, and here’s to looking ahead to a new year that outshines the rest!

Lauren Tosti Director, Marketing & Communications General Building Contractors Association

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lance Claiborne / Angela Hendrix / Erik Highland / Anne Liberto / Jim Marquet / Terry McGovern / Donna S. Pearce / Lauren Tosti / Amanda Gibney Weko DESIGN Vault Communications ACCOUNTING Kristin DeFrancisco EDITORIAL OFFICE General Building Contractors Assn., Inc. 36 South 18th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 P: 215-568-7015 F: 215-568-3115 PRINTING A-Lex Print & Promotion 1670 South Hanover Street Pottstown PA 19465 484-988-1156 Copyright: CONSTRUCTION TODAY® registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Copyright ©2004 by the General Building Contractors Association. All rights reserved. Submissions for editorial review should be sent to the editorial office address. Neither the publisher nor any individual associated with any branch of production, nor the advertisers will be liable for misprints or misinformation contained herein.

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SAVE THE DATE Join us as the NECA Convention and Trade Show returns to the City of Brotherly Love for the first time in 50 years.

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THERE IS A LOT GOING ON

OVER YOUR HEAD It’s critical that your HVAC system be installed “by the book.” We know, because we wrote the book that sets the standards for the industry.

SMACNA standards and manuals address all facets of the sheet metal industry, from duct construction and installation to air pollution control, energy recovery and roofing/architectural sheet metal.

They are regarded worldwide as the “gold standard” in the industry.

With all these systems over your head do you really want anyone less than an expert installing them?

Learn more about SMCA / Local 19 Visit smca.org or call 610-828-4055

SMCA GOLD STANDARD MEMBERS INCLUDE: Accu-Flow Balancing Co., LLC Aer Dux, Inc Air Concepts, Inc. Air Systems, Inc. Baltronix, Incorporated Bonland Industries Campano Mechanical, LLC Cromedy Construction Corp.

Dynamic Balancing Co. Eastern Air Balance Corporation Edward J. DeSeta Co., Inc. Environmental Construction Services Ernest D. Menold, Inc. Fisher Balancing Company Hays Sheet Metal, Inc. Hunter Mechanical, Inc. Independent Balancing Co., Inc.

Keystone TAB Consulting, LLC Lor Mar Mechanical Services, Inc. Luthe Sheet Metal, Inc. Modern Controls National Balancing Co., Inc. Optimum Performance Balancing, LLC Precision Air Design, LLC Prime Sheet Metal, Inc. Restaurant Ventilation Design SSM Industries Tab Systems, Inc. Thermodesign Corp.

Thomas Company, Inc. Total Comfort Solutions W.F. Smith, Inc. Wm. J. Donovan Co.

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ON THE COVER

CONTENT

18 AND THE WINNERS ARE… Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of

the Construction Excellence Awards Plus: A Look Back at Notable Projects

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES 12 EVENT PHOTOS Snapshots from Eggs with OSHA,

Construction Leadership Council networking events, #WaterRestShade, Lunch & Learn, and the 2017 Fall Membership Dinner

39 NEW GBCA SAFETY DIRECTOR Meet Frank Durso

42 REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE UPDATE

An overview of Philadelphia City Council’s new committee that helps promote business growth

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FEATURES AND CONTRIBUTED ARTICLES 16 CONTRACTOR’S CORNER Mack Stulb, LF Driscoll Company, LLC

28 FORREST THEATRE RESTORATION Going behind the curtain with

Superior Scaffold Services, Inc.

30 EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHIC DESIGN Designing and building with the

total experience in mind

32 BIM-DRIVEN PREFABRICATION How this innovative strategy can help

reduce labor time and improve safety

40 SILICA: THE NEW PARADIGM Meeting the OSHA regulation on airborne respirable silica

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44 KEYS TO BUILDING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS The six pillars of dedication and

commitment

IN EVERY ISSUE 46 REFERRAL DIRECTORY

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 34 A YEAR OF IMPACT ACE looks ahead to an exciting year of mentorship

36 PARTNERS IN CONTINUED LEARNING The Carpenters Joint Apprentice

Committee and the Community College of Philadelphia

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CONTRIBUTORS

LANCE CLAIBORNE

ANGELA HENDRIX

ERIK HIGHLAND

Director, Industry Relations, GBCA

Director, Education & Professional Development, GBCA

Marketing Director, Superior Scaffold Services, Inc.

ANNE LIBERTO

JIM MARQUET

TERRY MCGOVERN

Director, Membership Development & Services, GBCA

Managing Director, The Graham Company

Safety Manager, Med-Tex Services, Inc.

DONNA S. PEARCE

LAUREN TOSTI

AMANDA GIBNEY WEKO

VP, Marketing, Image360

Director, Marketing & Communications, GBCA

For ACE Mentor Program

Would you like to be a contributor to the next issue of Construction Today?

Contact Lauren Tosti at ltosti@gbca.com or 215-568-7015.

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EGGS WITH OSHA: FOCUS ON SILICA GBCA’s second 2017 installment of Eggs with OSHA took place on June 13 at DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport. During this sold-out presentation, attendees heard from Med-Tex Services, Inc. about silica, followed by a presentation and Q&A with OSHA. Throughout the morning, vendors displayed silica-compliant tools. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with vendors and ask questions.

CLC SUMMER HAPPY HOUR On July 20, 2017, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) hosted a free happy hour of networking at GBCA headquarters in Philadelphia. The happy hour also served as the official kickoff to the CLC Back-to-School Drive, benefiting Northern Children’s Services. The CLC collected two full boxes of school supplies for Philadelphia-area children in need of supplies for the 2017-2018 school year.

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GBCA AND MED-TEX PROMOTE #WATERRESTSHADE On July 27, 2017, GBCA and Med-Tex Services, Inc. visited job sites across Philadelphia in a “blitz” fashion via the GBCA Safety Van to hand-deliver hydration, sunblock, and heat prevention materials to workers, inspired by OSHA’s “Water. Rest. Shade.” campaign.

CLC HARD HAT TOUR AND FALL HAPPY HOUR On September 14, 2017, members of the GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) toured the massive Gallery redevelopment project by Shoemaker Construction Co. and Skanska USA Building that will become the new Fashion District Philadelphia.

Following the tour, the group headed to The Field House for a networking happy hour.

TECHNOLOGY LUNCH & LEARN: DRONE USE IN CONSTRUCTION On October 4, 2017, GBCA held a Technology Lunch & Learn exploring how construction companies can use drones. Oliver Smith of Innovative Construction Solutions, Nicholas Pascuillo of Weber Gallagher, and Phil Glick of Conner Strong & Buckelew addressed regulatory and liability issues that companies need to know about when using drones. Thanks to our host, Drexel University, and to Dr. Kenneth Sands II for moderating the event.

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2017 FALL MEMBERSHIP DINNER GBCA’s Fall Membership Dinner took place on September 28, 2017 at the Cescaphe Ballroom. Sara Merriman, director of business development and strategic partnerships at Brandywine Realty Trust, discussed the growth and expansion opportunities in University City and West Philadelphia. Diego Rincón, deputy director of aviation and capital development at Philadelphia International Airport, described the challenges and strategies involved in making PHL an airport for a growing Philadelphia. Moderator Michael P. Sheward of the Sheward Partnership kept the evening running smoothly. Thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible!

EGGS WITH OSHA: ONLINE RECORD KEEPING GBCA’s final 2017 installment of Eggs with OSHA took place on October 27, to another full house! This sold-out event featured a presentation by The Graham Company, detailing OSHA’s new online record keeping and accident reporting system. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions about this new system and how it could be incorporated into their existing procedures. If you were unable to attend, check out the presentation from OSHA at gbca.com/safety/tool-box-talks.

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Visit gbca.com/events to view and register for upcoming programs.

We hope to see you soon!

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CONTRACTOR’S

CORNER MACK STULB TITLE President

COMPANY, CITY LF Driscoll, Bala Cynwyd, PA

AGE 60

YEARS IN FIELD 35 Years

EDUCATION BA Economics, East Stroudsburg University

BIRTHPLACE Philadelphia

CITY OF RESIDENCE Schwenksville, PA

FAMILY Diana; Steve (32), Rachael (31) & Shannon (28)

FIRST JOB Construction - E. Clifford Durrell & Sons

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS MOTTO? I have two, and repeat them to our team often: (1) Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress. (2) “Give and take” is not “win or lose.”

WHEN DID YOU FIRST BECOME INTERESTED IN YOUR CAREER PATH? I feel like I have always gravitated to being a builder. During and after college I worked for a good friend doing smaller private work. He later landed a job with a mid-size commercial builder and was good enough to recommend me to be hired by the firm.

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“ I try to lead by example by always putting what’s best for the client first and instilling integrity in everything we do.

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WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB? LEAST REWARDING? Most rewarding: Seeing younger employees grow to be leaders within the organization.

Least rewarding: The demands that our business and our projects put on our employees and their families.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST DAILY CHALLENGE? Keeping the firm positively motivated and looking forward. Striving every day to be innovative and continue to build a company that will be even stronger in the future.

HOW DO YOU INSPIRE YOUR EMPLOYEES? I try to lead by example by always putting what’s best for the client first and instilling integrity in everything we do. It seems to endure. Our projects are complex, challenging, and often stressful for our employees; however, I think our employees are inspired being a part of the amazing projects that we build and our firm’s long legacy here in Philadelphia.

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE IN TODAY’S MARKET? It’s very difficult. We have a lot of competitors in what I believe is a very small market. We strategically invest in smart people and build our staff from the bottom up with the proper support and training. Consequently, we have long-term employees who take great pride in our legacy.

We try to create value for our clients through creative and innovative thinking and execution. We take a leadership position with issues that we think are important to our clients, such as safety, training, quality control, technology, and compliance.

WHAT GOAL ARE YOU CURRENTLY STRIVING TO ACHIEVE? There are many, but here are two: We want to continue to be the leader in our market delivering the highest quality services and building long-standing and trusting relationships with our clients. We want to be the safest contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region, and eventually the country.

We want to change the safety culture in our industry and take it to another level. This is very important for us. We have invested heavily in safety personnel, training, culture, and safety incentives within our company.

Our employees know there is no more important initiative. We are putting our money where our mouth is, so to speak

WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? We have many exciting projects currently under construction. I certainly would not want to slight any client by not naming their project here or over-emphasizing one project over another. We are grateful to all of our clients, and every project we do is critically important to us, no matter the size or profile.

DO YOU HAVE A LIFE MOTTO? IF SO, WHAT IS IT? I’m not big on mottos, but it’s never wrong to do the right thing. My dad taught me that my word is my bond; to never compromise my integrity and treat people honestly, directly, and fairly.

WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED IN LIFE? I’ve learned many lessons through my mistakes along the way. I’ve learned that leadership is critical, especially in times of difficulty and stress. To be successful one must never give up. You only fail when you quit. Most importantly, I know one can never achieve anything without a team of support. My wife is my rock and inspires me.

Without her I could never be the person I am or do what I do. I also have a fantastic leadership team surrounding me at Driscoll that is extremely loyal and deserve much credit and thanks. I am lucky that we all share the same vision and drive for our company to be the best we can be.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST REGRET (PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL)?

Professionally, I always think I could be a better leader and innovative thinker. On a personal level, I know my family sacrificed not having me there physically and mentally a lot during my career. I deeply regret that and try to make up for it every day, but it’s difficult with the demands of our business.

WHAT AWARD OR HONOR ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? Awards are in the past. I make it a point to focus on the future, but I am deeply proud of what our firm and employees have accomplished. It’s an honor to lead this firm. I never take it for granted and try to set the right example every day.

WHAT WORD OR PHRASE BEST DESCRIBES YOU? I will leave that up to others to measure me with words. However, I would like people to say that I have integrity and am a loyal guy.

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR A NEW CAREER? Fly fishing guide.

FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND YOUR FREE TIME? With my family. My wife is my best friend, and I have three fantastic kids and three grandchildren, and I adore all of them.

There is nothing better than when we are all together.

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT? Rangeley, Maine.

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM? I’m a Philly guy. Nothing more to be said.

BOOK THAT HAS INSPIRED YOU MOST? Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom In Search of Excellence by Thomas J. Peters & Robert H. Waterman Jr.

FAVORITE MOVIE OR TV SHOW? I have several: Scent of a Woman Bloodline Goodfellas A Bronx Tale

FAVORITE RESTAURANT? Brasserie73 in Skippack, PA.

WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? I’m not a big car guy. 2016 Toyota 4-Runner.

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20TH ANNUAL

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WINNERS ARE...

The General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) is proud to announce the winners of our 20th annual Construction Excellence Awards. For the past 20 years, this program has been the region’s premier and most sought-after construction awards program, recognizing the highest quality of workmanship and building innovation by Philadelphia area commercial contractors, as well as those companies who have demonstrated an honorable commitment to safety and diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This year, GBCA expanded its award categories to be even more specialized and inclusive of the many nuances and job functions of the construction industry. Here, an inside look at the projects driving the new standard of building excellence in Philadelphia and beyond.

MEET THE JUDGES The winners of the 20th annual Construction Excellence Awards were determined by a panel of esteemed judges, who reviewed each nomination for workmanship and project management details, originality and innovative elements, and special techniques or materials.

Christine M. Fiori, PhD, PE

Program Director and Clinical Professor Construction Management Program College of Engineering, Drexel University

Frank Grauman, FAIA, MRAIC, LEED AP Principal Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

FMC Tower at Cira Centre South for Best Residential/Mixed-Use/Office Space Project

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Samir D. Mody, P.E.

President Keller Engineers of New Jersey, LLC

Best Adaptive Re-Use Project Johnson & Johnson: Our Story at the Powerhouse Contractor: HSC Builders & Construction Managers Owner: Johnson & Johnson Architect: JacobsWyper Architects

Best Fit-Out Project Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young Restack Renovation Contractor: C. Erickson and Sons, Inc. Owner: Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young Architect: Gensler Erickson provided preconstruction and construction services for a 100,000-square-foot, four-floor restack renovation for this prestigious Center City law firm. To allow daylight to infiltrate the interior spaces and offices, work included installing glass windows in the perimeter offices and installing glass architectural wall systems. The conference center features custom mahogany architectural millwork, and stone and glass fabrications. The Skyfold partitions, telescoping glass partitions, lighting controls, and audiovideo allows use of the conference center as individual conference rooms or a large contiguous space for entertaining.

Best Fit-Out Project Nasdaq Fitout at FMC Towers Contractor: Turner Construction Company Owner: Nasdaq Owner’s Representative: Watchdog Real Estate Project Management Architect: HOK Turner provided preconstruction and construction services for a 75,000-square-foot interior fit-out of Nasdaq offices at the FMC Tower at Cira Centre South, which was also built

by Turner. An added complexity to the project was that the base building was still under construction while Nasdaq was being fit out, requiring extensive and continuous coordination.

Two crown jewels of the project are the monumental threesided cantilevered interconnecting stair and the coffee house, which pays tribute to the Philadelphia Stock Exchange’s 18th Century origins in Olde City.

CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Through the renovation of a historic 1907 building—the oldest building on the Johnson & Johnson global headquarters—and the addition of a 3,000-square-foot lobby, the team created an artfully revitalized, multisensory space that showcases Johnson & Johnson’s rich heritage of 130 years of transformative healthcare innovation. The building’s 10-ton gantry crane was incorporated into the design as its own novel historical feature, and a grand entrance memorial wall was created by repurposing existing bricks from the one-story building. These bricks were rescued through a tedious hand-by-hand demolition.

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Best Clinical Health Project

CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Roberts Center for Pediatric Research Contractor: LF Driscoll Company, LLC Owner: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Architect: Ballinger, Pelli Clarke Pelli The Roberts Center furthers CHOP’s mission of groundbreaking research and discovery. Built by a joint venture team of LF Driscoll Healthcare and Tishman Construction, the project entailed approximately 470,000 square feet of office space and approximately 200,000 square feet of lower plinth levels area, mainly parking space. This complex site, landlocked by a series of urban networks and in close proximity to railroad tracks and the Schuylkill River, required creative thinking and collaboration. The geometry of the building purposely has different curvatures on every elevation. Extensive BIM modeling was utilized to coordinate the structural and curtainwall elements during preconstruction for accurate placement of the curtainwall embeds to be coordinated with the perimeter concrete pour stops on every level of the building.

Excellence in Craftsmanship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple Contractor: LF Driscoll Company, LLC Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Architect: Perkins & Will, FFKR Architects This combined 243,500-square-foot complex was designed to marry the precise, ornate craftsmanship of the Mormon tradition with the historic classical and Federalist styles prevalent throughout Philadelphia. Quality and meticulous craftsmanship was the focus from day one, aided by employing BIM to map out exact placements for mechanical systems and select areas. Artisans hand-crafted the decorative plaster ornament throughout the interior by sculpting the details in clay and casting them with gypsum plaster. The millwork for the interior was so abundant that at the peak of interior construction, 30 to 40 millworkers were working on the project.

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Excellence in Craftsmanship Moelis Family Grand Reading Room at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center Contractor: Clemens Construction Company, Inc. Owner: University of Pennsylvania Architect: Gensler This project involved the renovation of a 5,500-square-foot grand reading room, including a new entrance, glass storefront and oversized art wall installation. Exquisite finishes include terrazzo flooring, wood panel ceilings and plaster columns with hand-patina brass accents. Due to the double height space, the majority of work had to be done at least partially via lift. At its height, there were 13 different lifts used in the space at one time. The art wall could not be installed until all dust, dirt, liquid, and unwieldly tasks were complete and the space had been cleaned. Clemens carefully and meticulously coordinated the planning of the installation, so that it could be executed seamlessly.

Best Educational Institution Project Swarthmore College Whittier Hall Contractor: LF Driscoll Company, LLC Owner: Swarthmore College Architect: JacobsWyper Architects

Best Historic Preservation Project Park Towne Place Renovation Contractor: Clemens Construction Company, Inc. Owner: Aimco Architect: BartonPartners, Tryba Architects Comprised of four apartment towers and community amenity spaces in Philadelphia’s Museum District, this registered historic landmark and icon of mid-century architecture is undergoing a multiphase transformation. Clemens performed the complete renovation of the 245-unit East Tower, and the lobby was also restored to its original grandeur with new terrazzo floors and modern access control. The team also completed several fitouts in the marketplace, including an upscale grocery boutique, complete with a full commercial kitchen. The same renovations were completed in the North Tower, and the West Tower is in the preconstruction phase at present, with ancillary work performed in the South Tower.

Best Hospitality Project The Study at University City Contractor: P. Agnes, Inc. Owner: Hospitality 3 Architect: DIGSAU This ten-story hotel features architectural details, such as thin-brick precast panels, wood-clad storefront windows, a street-level, bi-fold overhead door system, and a green roof system that produce an engaging environment for visitors while also providing efficient operating systems for the owner and hotel managers. The workmanship required a great deal of craftsmanship and coordination from multiple specialty trade contractors. For example, for the thin-brick precast panels, over 25 types of precast connection details were required to attach 250 panels to the superstructure via nearly 2,000 connections. Every panel was unique and varied based on the window type, brick mold, and other factors.

CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS

This 19,000-square-foot, two-story building, designed to LEED Platinum criteria, elevates the standards of sustainable building practices, from a solar photovoltaic array that helps power the building to a large geothermal well field that helps heat and cool it. The project also features a small green roof and is constructed entirely of sustainable materials and birdsafe glass with sunshades. Because the building was designed and built around two, 100-year-old trees that are campus treasures, the team’s preservation effort resulted in two separate buildings unified by a two-story, elevated, enclosed pedestrian bridge that runs between the two trees without disturbing either’s root field.

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Best Residential/Mixed-Use/Office Space Project FMC Tower at Cira Centre South Contractor: Turner Construction Company Owner: Brandywine Realty Trust Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli, BLTa

CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Turner provided preconstruction services and construction management services for the new 1,058,000-square-foot tower, a multi-use, 49-story high-rise building, and the centerpiece of Philadelphia’s first vertical neighborhood. The key to a highrise project is the vertical transportation of the people and material throughout the work day utilizing the exterior hoist, and the size and scale of the FMC Tower necessitated aroundthe-clock hoisting operations, which made a shared schedule the key tool for keeping the process working effectively. The FMC is essentially two different building types; the lower steel office building with its concrete core and concrete-on-metal deck floors is surmounted by a residential building of all castin-place concrete with a single cell concrete core.

Best Retail Project LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Contractor: Turner Construction Company Owner: Merlin Entertainment Owner’s Representative: C.B. Development Services, Inc. Architect: Kay Elliott, Darlow Christ Architects Turner provided preconstruction and construction services for the fit-out of the new 33,000-square-foot, LEGO-themed fun zone in the Plymouth Meeting Mall. The build-out of LEGOLAND encountered complexities on every plane, from the unique and varied flooring, to the curvilinear walls, to acoustic and spray foam ceilings with varying heights. In the 4D theater, an acoustically isolated drywall ceiling was installed to maintain the sound criteria, and the immersive environment required the installation of utilities on the ceiling for water lines, fans, and lights, all coordinated and installed by the Turner team.

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Best Specialty Contractor Penn Tower Demolition Contractor: Superior Scaffold Services, Inc. General Contractor: P. Agnes, Inc. Owner: University of Pennsylvania Health System Engineer: Pennoni Superior Scaffold Services met the challenge of demolishing the Penn Tower, which was located on a busy city street, surrounded by pedestrians, offices, traffic, and archeological artifacts housed in the neighboring University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology. Because a traditional implosion or wrecking ball would not suffice, the company worked with P. Agnes to dismantle this 20-story building from the top down and from inside out, floor by floor, to limit the amount of vibrations, dust, and debris in the area. The team used a combination of high load frames, post shores, 1,200 lineal feet of aluminum beams per floor, six-foot trees, 200 trusses per floor, three mast climbers, and system scaffold in the project.

Best Concrete Construction Project Comcast Technology Center – Concrete Core Contractor: B. Pietrini & Sons, Inc. Owner: Comcast Corporation & Liberty Property Trust, a Joint Venture Architect: Foster & Partners Structural Engineer: Thornton Tomasetti Inc.

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CONTRACTOR’S CHOICE The Steele Building Restoration Contractor: Clemens Construction Company, Inc. Owner: Brickstone Realty Corporation Architect: DAS Architects

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This project was selected based on a survey of all Active and Associate members of GBCA, who chose The Steele Building renovation as the most notable of all of submitted projects for this year’s Construction Excellence Awards. This historic 40,000-square-foot building received a core and shell renovation with full façade restoration and the installation of a roof deck.

The upper floors house creative office space, a fit-out project that was also performed by Clemens.

Excellence in Safety Safway Services, LLC Safway’s philosophy is that safety is a fundamental right owed to each and every employee. While Safway has always empowered employees to stop work, the company took the next step by implementing a formal program, providing wallet cards with the company’s “10 Life Saving Rules” on one side and the employee’s Stop Work Authority on the other. The purpose is to assist employees who do not feel comfortable speaking up; they can now get someone’s attention and hold up the card to communicate the need to Stop Work, providing a catalyst to start the conversation. “I OWN SAFETY” is a positive companywide campaign that recognizes when employees use their Stop Work authority or demonstrate safety leadership.

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The concrete core and mat foundation of the Comcast Technology Center—a 60-story, 1,500,000-square-foot tower—is comprised of 27,700 cubic yards of concrete, ranging from 10 ksi, 8 ksi, and 6 ksi self-consolidating concrete, with 5,200 tons of rebar reinforcement furnished and placed. The formwork system, which is hydraulically operated and self-climbing, allowed B. Pietrini to cycle a wall pour every five days and allowed for the simultaneous lifting of the formwork and work platforms without the need for the workers to ride the forms as they are lifted.

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Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion INTECH Construction, LLC

CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of INTECH’s culture and strategic focus. The company says that this commitment to diversity was not born out of a need to gain a competitive advantage in the industry; it was born out of co-founders that have taken a personal approach to doing business.

Craig J. Sabatino, Will Schwartz, and the other Principals understand that giving back to the community and encouraging the growth and development of MBE, WBE, and DsBE firms is part of their responsibility as business owners. At minimum, one MBE and/or WBE firm will be engaged on every project.

Affiliate of the Year Castor Materials, Inc. Castor Materials is a family-owned and operated ready-mix concrete supplier operating three plants and more than 48 mixers. The company is able to triangulate Philadelphia to overcome the unpredictable traffic patterns throughout the city, allowing concrete subcontractors to meet aggressive timelines. It also allows Castor Materials to produce a true 340 CY/hour and complete the largest pours in Philadelphia.

The plants are equipped with moisture control probes and 20,000 gallon hot/chilled water tanks, and are completely enclosed. Castor Materials staffs a full laboratory for various concrete testing, using skilled, knowledgeable, and committed technicians to meet even the most detailed concrete specifications.

Johnson & Johnson: Our Story at the Powerhouse for Best Adaptive Re-Use Project

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most well-known buildings and landmarks. Many of these projects have helped shaped our city skyline and the communities in which we live, work, and play. The following selection of winners represent only a few of the dozens of notable award-winning projects

2009 The Winter Garden Atrium at Comcast Center, for Specialty Contractor Project Superior Scaffold Services, Inc.

over the past two decades. t 2011 Museum of Jewish American History INTECH Construction, LLC

2010 t Philadelphia Union Soccer Stadium TN Ward Company

2013 t The Barnes Foundation LF Driscoll Company, LLC

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Our experts are skilled in recognizing potential worksite hazards and highly effective in planning and implementing proactive measures. Since every project is different in complexity, HazTek will match the right experience to your job, enabling you to manage costs while we manage health and safety. Selecting HazTek is the safest decision that you can make.

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FORREST THEATRE RESTORATION:

PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN FOR OPENING NIGHT

by Erik Highland, Marketing Director, Superior Scaffold Services, Inc. There are jobs that make my life fun. And this is certainly one of them.

Who gets to see both sides of the illustrious plaster dome of the Forrest Theatre, five stories above the audience seating? Superior Scaffold does! Not only do we get to erect a massive, five-story scaffold inside one of the city’s most ornate buildings to get us to the top, but we actually get to see behind, and above, the curtain, if you will.

There are two parts to this drama, so I’ll start with scaffolding in the main theatre and then hit the climax above the dome.

The Forrest Theatre is a beautiful, classic theatre built in 1928 and located on Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Built at a cost of $2 million, it was one of architect Herbert J. Krapp’s more elaborate theaters.

It boasted many of the conveniences now expected in modern venues. The interior is elaborately decorated with gilt detailing (silver gilded with gold) and silk fabrics. Crews needed to paint and re-gild the highly detailed, multicolored embellishments and areas that had faded over time.

And that’s exactly why Superior Scaffold was brought in. We provided the painting and restoration crews with the scaffold and work deck to access to the entire perimeter of the theatre, including the walls, both sides of the ceiling, and all surfaces.

Like any good drama, there were some huge challenges to getting this built. The first big challenge was dealing with all the theatre chairs. Imagine having to strategically place each of your scaffold legs in between or around the chairs, and then build upwards five stories.

It’s quite the maze the team had to think around while laying it out.

The second was that they had to lay the scaffold out on a radius, and we are dealing with straight lines and rectangles. The third challenge was the fact that the theatre is on an incline, sloping up and away from the stage. Everything had to be leveled out so the work platform up top was perfectly level. And the fourth challenge was that the scaffold had to continue and seamlessly connect up to the lower and upper mezzanine levels. Not only did our team have to build around the maze of chairs and curves, but they also had to balance out the difference in elevation and continue it into the balcony so that the dance floor at the top would be level.

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scaffold around this delicate, priceless work of art. It will be put back into place once the painting and restoration is in place.

And as the drama continues… We needed to provide scaffolding and access in the attic as well! Not an easy feat, I tell you.

The plaster ceiling literally hangs from suspended cables and steel from the top of the building. And you cannot stand on it because you will fall right through. There is an intricate pathway of steps and platforms that dangle precariously above the dome that we needed to climb on and over to get to the edges of the theatre to replace the duct work.

The giant scaffold that we erected in the main part of the theatre consists of system scaffold, 2- and 3-foot side brackets, trusses, steel plank, a stair tower for access, and a rope and wheel to hoist material.

The elevation is 4 feet in the rear and 54 feet high in the front of the theatre. It’s 42 feet wide across the front of the stage and 92 feet wide at the rear. The dance floor (work platform) consisted of skip plank and plywood, and we also gave the crew rolling towers to reach the highest elevation of the ceiling.

This job was done entirely using suspension. We used beam clamps with tubes to anchor to steel when we could. We also used standard drop-in cement anchors to hold the cables when there was no steel to tie-in to. There was very little room for error — or bodies for that matter.

We tied our suspension cables to the anchors, hung trusses from the ends of the cables, and then spanned the trusses with scaffold planks. This was an innovative way to create working platforms in these tiny areas. Our engineer, “Iron Mike” Leone, came up with the idea of how to make this work.

In addition to the crazy way we had to build these platforms was the circuitous route we had to navigate just getting the equipment up into the site. We had a rope and wheel outside in the alley where our guys could hoist equipment up to the second level. From there they had to maneuver it up and through this small access port, and then the equipment had to be passed through a tiny walkway and up a staircase.

It then made it onto the tiny catwalks in the ceiling and to the final destination. I love it when a plan comes together!

The final touches on the incredible dome looked amazing, including the intricate details of the multicolored embellishments. They lowered the chandelier down and out of the way. We erected our

Like any good drama, there were moments of struggle and doubt, but our protagonist drew from his inner strength and proceeded with vigor. And at the closing curtain, the renovation production went off without a hitch and the theatre made its opening night. We are proud to have played a big part with both phases of this renovation. n

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EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHIC DESIGN DESIGNING & BUILDING WITH THE EXPERIENCE IN MIND

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Learning and immersive environments such as museum exhibitions and public, civic and landscape place-making programs have benefited from the multidisciplinary talents of designers to shape experiences that orient, inform, educate, and delight users and visitors.

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—Peter Dixon, 2017

by Donna S. Pearce, VP, Marketing, Image360 An exciting development across our professions is the emergence of Experiential Graphic Design (XGD). Born of the merger of Environmental Graphic Design and Interactive Design, XGD brings together many design disciplines including architectural, graphic, interior, landscape, and industrial design.

This new level of multidisciplined partnership has but one goal in mind: to creatively, effectively and affordably address the visual aspects of wayfinding, and communicating identity and information.

Ultimately, XGD enables us to deliver solutions to our clients that create experiences and messages that connect their customers and employees to a place and/or a brand.

As a manufacturer and fabricator of graphics, signage and display solutions in the Delaware Valley since 1999, we’ve directly experienced what can happen with strong collaboration early in and throughout the XGD design process.

Because XGD operates at the intersection of design, communications

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and the built environment, it’s important to “begin with the end in mind,” to quote the author, Steven Covey. Of course, design thinking does just that, but I’m suggesting another version of this famous quote. I believe that by partnering early with other design disciplines in the design/build process, we can add a positive impact on the cost of executing a XGD design — and integrate an understanding of what it will take to execute it, into the design process itself. We do this by offering practical and affordable ways to bring XGD to our clients’ projects, and enabling efficient and timely execution of solutions that create “wow” experiences.

But first, let’s examine XGD a bit more.

In practical terms XGD is all around us. As consumers, organization members and citizens, we experience it every day through signs that tell us where to go in airports, visual communications and graphics in retail and business environments and through art installations that make us feel a common-connection in public spaces. In short, XGD brings together typography, color, imagery, form, technology and

especially content to create environments that communicate to and with human beings.

All of these environments, and the projects that create them, are now using the tools and storytelling approaches of XGD to create more engaging and meaningful interactions with customers or employees.

And many new manufacturing / fabrication materials and technologies are enabling that process in exciting ways. Think of your experiences in retail, shopping malls or business complexes. And XGD isn’t sitting still. More and more, it also involves the use of digital technologies and systems that present dynamic content and enable rich interactions between users and the information that is being provided to them. All of these create unique experiences for the people they touch — and the key word here is experience.

We see XGD truly deliver extraordinary experiences when there is a solid working integration of all of the design disciplines noted earlier.

When that’s achieved, for all of our businesses and especially for our clients, timelines are met, budgets are realistically planned and achieved, and designs are effectively executed as conceived. But that only happens through strong and early partnership among professionals within disciplines that are more experienced, and maybe even more comfortable, with working independently.

What to do? Partner early in the design process. Accept that this may be a bit uncomfortable, but find partners you can trust, who have experience and who want to build working relationships.

Yes, begin with the end in mind and take the time to think through the design to full execution before you propose a XGD solution to your client. There may be significant budget implications to executing your original design that should be incorporated into your plan. Or, there may be ways to execute the design that leverages new technology and materials you don’t yet know about. Most importantly, there may be ways to better control costs as part of the design process — versus dealing with them at the end, when your design concept or your client relationship could be put at risk. We’re here to help! We are uniquely positioned to offer unique and creative solutions for branded environments exhibitions, public art and wayfinding systems.

Leverage the multidisciplinary talents of all the designers that you need to join the exciting XGD trend and use your own expertise to partner early to shape experiences that orient, inform, educate and delight your clients, their users, employees and visitors. n

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BIM-DRIVEN PREFABRICATION

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DISCOVER THE COST-SAVING AND SAFETY BENEFITS

by Jim Marquet, Managing Director, The Graham Company According to JLL’s Construction Outlook, construction spending in 2017 rose 5.7 percent over 2016 levels. This increased industry spending isn’t surprising considering many regions across the U.S. are experiencing a construction boom. Geographically, Building Solution’s 2017 U.S. Construction Forecast found that the northeast is expected to witness some of the industry’s largest growth rates.

To help curb rising costs, many construction companies are looking for innovative strategies to reduce spending. While there are many options to consider, one that is gaining popularity is the use of prefabrication. While prefabrication has been used for generations and is certainly not a newfound solution, modern manufacturing technology — primarily the emergence of building information modeling (BIM) — has drastically improved the technique’s efficiency. BIM-driven prefabrication allows significant segments of a structure to be precisely assembled at a manufacturing site and later transported to the building site, resulting in numerous financial and safety benefits.

Financial Benefits Given the increase in construction spending, the industry-wide lack of skilled labor presents a continual challenge for contractors. In 2015, an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey found that 25 percent of construction firms were forced to turn down work due to an insufficient number of workers. Unfortunately, countless skilled workers and frontline leaders left the industry after the 2008 recession, and as a result, many construction companies are still struggling to find highly qualified employees. In Pennsylvania alone, the AGC’s annual 2017 Workforce Survey found that 74 percent of construction firms were having a hard time filling hourly positions.

in 2015 were employed in the private construction industry. Promisingly, prefabrication and BIM help address this problem.

Exposed sites are naturally more dangerous due to weather-related issues like wind or rain affecting ground conditions, which can be avoided in a climate-controlled fabrication facility. Additionally, the highest rate of injury is often a result of falls from elevated surfaces like ladders or scaffolding. In fabrication facilities, workers have the ability to work on the structure at waist-level, reducing the risk of injuries or accidents. Keeping these safety considerations in mind, construction companies can reduce overall liability which will in turn lower insurance premiums.

As construction growth and spending continues to increase across the Northeast, companies must work to find innovative solutions to cut costs, without sacrificing quality outcomes or worker safety.

Many construction companies refrain from using BIM-enhanced prefabrication simply because the architect did not design it into the project. However, construction executives can work with their insurance broker throughout the lifespan of their project to help identify effective solutions — such as utilizing prefabrication — that will help to improve their bottom line, while simultaneously mitigating risks and increasing worker safety. n

This labor shortage requires that contractors make the best use of their workforce. Since projects that are 100 percent site-built are not only labor-intensive, but also time consuming, more workers are needed for longer periods. Because BIM-driven prefabrication assembles substantial portions of the project at the manufacturing site, both the number of employees and labor time can be significantly decreased, ultimately reducing total spending. According to a SmartMarket report by McGraw Hill Construction, 35 percent of respondents noted that prefabrication reduced their project schedule by four weeks or more.

In addition to skilled worker wages, another main expenditure for construction companies is the cost of building materials. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over the past year, there has been a 4.8 percent increase in material prices. Due to the amount of capital spent, construction executives naturally want to minimize waste. This is a key benefit of prefabrication since excess materials are maintained in the fabrication facility for future use instead of being discarded. In addition, because materials are constructed in a climate-controlled, ergonomic environment at waist level by skilled workers, it is easier to guarantee quality, durability and uniformity.

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A YEAR OF IMPACT:

ACE LOOKS AHEAD TO AN EXCITING YEAR OF MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

by Amanda Gibney Weko The ACE Mentor Program has kicked off its 2017-2018 academic program year with 13 teams serving students in Philadelphia and five teams serving suburban students (four in Montgomery County and one in Chester County). Over 140 volunteer mentors represent more than 70 regional architecture, engineering, and construction firms.

Since 2000, the ACE Mentor Program of Eastern Pennsylvania has given students from local high schools an exciting opportunity to learn about potential careers in architecture, engineering, and construction.

The nation’s fastest-growing after-school program uses a team model with experienced industry professionals serving as mentors. They work with groups of students on collaborative design projects, teach real-world life and professional skills, take field trips to construction sites, tour professional offices, and more. Teams meet periodically throughout the school year. The program makes a powerful impact on students’ exposure to careers in the integrated design and construction industry, and helps them achieve their career objectives with scholarships and support.

Better Understanding “ACE has given me an edge on every other student entering and currently in college. The program has given me insight into many different jobs in the industry. ACE gave me a much better understanding of what each mentor does on a day-to-day basis, giving me a foot in the door to so many different industries,” explained Kyle Amon, 2017 Plymouth Whitemarsh High School graduate and past ACE Mentor Program participant currently attending Penn State Altoona.

Making a Difference ACE Eastern Pennsylvania students who participated in the program during the 2016-2017 school year were invited to complete surveys before and after participation. The surveys assessed students’ goals

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and interests in ACE, professional skills and abilities, confidence in their mentor relationships, interests in post-secondary plans, and knowledge of specific A-C-E fields and skills. The post-program results demonstrate that ACE students improved significantly in all levels of interests and skills. For 21st century professional and life skills such as problem solving, leadership, and ability to work within a diverse group, students showed dramatic improvements as a result of their ACE experiences. An amazing 98 percent of students would recommend the ACE Mentor Program to their friends. View a snapshot of survey results in the infographics on these pages.

Get Involved There is no substitute for experience. The ACE Mentor Program can’t make its lasting impacts on students without the commitment and enthusiastic participation of volunteer mentors. Practicing professionals in respective A-C-E fields are welcome to serve as mentors. Various levels of involvement and flexible meeting schedules are available. With teams in both Philadelphia and Montgomery County, volunteers are free to mentor near their homes or offices.

Registration can be done online at https://app.acementor.org/login.

All volunteers are required to complete a background check and participate in mentor training.

Connect and Compete Whether or not you choose to volunteer, ACE has opportunities for you to connect and even compete with your industry colleagues.

Visit the ACE website (www.acementorepa.online) to learn about mentor networking activities, student presentations, and other opportunities to network and see the program in action.

This year, the ACE Giant Jenga tournament returns for its second year. More than 200 people gathered for the inaugural event last March. Attendance showed an equal representation of architects, engineers, and construction professionals, demonstrating the balanced professional network of the local ACE affiliate. Giant Jenga pitted four-person teams of students, mentors, alumni, and friends against one another to see who could stack the tallest tower of giant two-by-four wood Jenga blocks. The event netted approximately $9,500 for the ACE Eastern Pennsylvania Alumni Scholarship. The 2017 grand champion, an Allan Myers Company team, had the honor of putting its company name on the scholarship. Don’t miss out on the fun this year — Giant Jenga II will be bigger and better than last year.

The annual Scholarship Breakfast and Awards program will once again cap the ACE program year. The celebration features networking, a buffet breakfast, and presentation of awards to regional projects and individuals who have made an impact on the ACE program.

But more importantly, the breakfast shines a spotlight on ACE students, awarding scholarships for continued education in colleges and trade school programs. Thirteen scholarships totaling $60,000 were presented at last spring’s 16th Annual Scholarship Breakfast held in May. “ACE has helped me gain appreciation for every detail in a project by teaching me about the roles of every person involved in the development of a project,” said Valerie Melecio, Cheltenham High School graduate and recipient of the $5,000 Selim Lunden, PE, Memorial Scholarship sponsored by O’Donnell & Naccarato. “I have made connections and received support from mentors that have led me towards finding my path in engineering.” Valerie is currently studying civil engineering at Drexel University.

Support the Next Generation ACE has a particular need for construction professionals to serve as volunteer mentors. Contractors and sub-contractors are important teammates who help students understand all facets of building construction.

The next generation of architects, engineers, and construction professionals also benefits directly from the financial support of regional companies. Consider becoming a financial supporter or event sponsor. This year, ACE Eastern Pennsylvania has introduced combined sponsorship packages. Contact ACE Affiliate Director Tiffany Miller, AIA, NOMA, at easternpa@acementor.org to explore combined sponsorship of Giant Jenga and the 17th Annual Scholarship Breakfast or to discuss establishing a named scholarship.

Amanda Gibney Weko is an architectural writer, consultant, and member of the ACE Mentor Program Eastern Pennsylvania Executive Board and chair of its communications committee. Trained as an architect, Amanda bridges the worlds of construction and communication. Her practice, AGW Communications, is based in Haddonfield, NJ. n

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PARTNERS IN CONTINUED LEARNING

by Angela Hendrix, Director, Education & Professional Development, GBCA

Carpenters JAC Director, Mr. Charles Brock, and CCP’s Dean of Liberal Studies, Ms. Chae Sweet, sign an agreement for the Associate’s degree program.

The Philadelphia Carpenters’ Apprenticeship program is a four year, formalized registered apprenticeship program approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Apprentices must attend close to 1000 hours of related technical classroom/shop instruction and up to 8,000 hours of on-the-job practical training including, but not limited to, blueprint/specification reading, job applied mathematics, layout and construction theory.

On Wednesday, September 7, 2017, an articulation agreement was signed between the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee (JAC) and the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) recognizing 36 CONSTRUCTION TODAY

those hours spent learning and applying this prestigious craft.

Signed by Carpenters JAC Director, Mr. Charles Brock, and CCP’s Dean of Liberal Studies, Ms. Chae Sweet, the agreement awards Carpenters JAC graduates with 18 credits towards a 63-credit Associate’s Degree in Construction Management at Community College of Philadelphia. This momentous agreement will allow graduates of the Carpenters JAC to seamlessly continue their education in obtaining an Associate’s degree. Carpenters graduates can also take advantage of GBCA’s Tuition Reimbursement Program, while working for a GBCA member or Industry Advancement

Program contributor. GBCA offers up to $2,000 per semester in reimbursement for a total of $4,000 per year. Requirements for the GBCA Tuition Reimbursement Program and application forms can be found on our website under the Education tab.

An Associate’s degree in Construction Management at CCP prepares students for a variety of careers in the construction industry, such as estimators, project superintendents and managers, schedulers, surveyors, quality control supervisors, materials testers, construction materials and equipment salespersons, owners’ representatives and site inspectors. Individuals interested in developing small independent construction contracting businesses will also find this program useful toward achieving that goal. Although designed for career preparation, it also can serve students interested in continuing their studies leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. Courses within this program utilize the latest industry-standard computer software for project scheduling, construction cost estimating, and contract and specification writing. Additionally, students looking to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree after completing CCP’s Construction Management Associate’s degree can transfer credits into Drexel University’s Bachelor’s program in Construction Management.

A seamless transition in continuing education!

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GBCA is pleased to be a part of arranging and ratifying this agreement and is proud of our relationship with both the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee and Community College of Philadelphia.

For more information on how to take advantage of the articulation agreement credits or GBCA’s Tuition Reimbursement program, contact Angela Hendrix, Director of Education & Professional Development at 215-568-7015. GBCA is proud to support your educational endeavors, and we look forward continuing that support throughout your career! n

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DREXEL UNIVERSITY AND GBCA ARE INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE

EARN YOUR DEGREE ONLINE Through a partnership with Drexel University Online, employees of GBCA member companies have exclusive access to a 10-40% tuition savings on over 140 top-ranked online programs from Drexel University. Students who enroll in the online MS in Construction Management program are also eligible for the GBCA tuition benefit.*

PA RTN ERSH I P BEN EFITS I N CLU D E: 10-40% new student partner tuition savings on online degrees and certificates for you and your immediate family

Dedicated support from enrollment to graduation

Additional benefits for military servicemembers, veterans and their immediate family

No application fee, deferred billing options available

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ONLINE.DREXEL.EDU/GBCA *GBCA-sponsored education courses are available to employees of the Active and Associate member companies, as well as companies that contribute to the GBCA-administered Industry Advancement Program (IAP). The GBCA education program is intended to provide continuing education opportunities for industry personnel. As of August 1, 2015, employees of Active and Associate members and IAP contributing companies are eligible for reimbursement up to $2,000.00 per pupil, per semester for any of the approved sponsored courses. The maximum tuition reimbursement for each student is $4,000.00 per calendar year. Limited space is available at each institution, and tuition reimbursement is at the discretion of GBCA.

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INTRODUCING GBCA’S NEW SAFETY DIRECTOR

FRANK DURSO

projects and provided safety guidance for multiple trades, such as operating engineers, carpenters, and laborers. Frank is a certified occupational safety specialist who also holds OSHA 500, OSHA Outreach Trainer, and OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Trainer certifications.

Frank has also completed the DuPont Safety Training Observation Program (STOP) for supervision.

Frank lives with his wife of 17 years and their two children on their small farm in New Jersey. In his free time, between ice skating with his daughter and Cub Scouts with his son, he restores antique cars and occasionally likes to go fishing.

As Director of Safety Services, Frank will be responsible for the association’s safety-related programs and trainings and will help members maximize the safety of their worksites, prepare for OSHA inspections, or resolve OSHA violations. Frank can be reached at fdurso@gbca.com or 215-568-7015. n

by Lauren Tosti, Director, Marketing & Communications, GBCA GBCA is pleased to welcome the newest member of our team, Frank Durso, Director, Safety Services. Frank comes to GBCA with over 17 years of field experience in the petro-chemical refining and industrial construction-related industries as a union boilermaker.

He has spent the last 10 years as an industrial health and safety manager in the industrial construction and petro-chemical industries, heavy highway, and bridge construction. Most recently, Frank worked as a safety manager for Richard E. Pierson Construction Company, Inc. He managed safety for demolition and heavy highway construction ISSUE 3 | 2017 39

SILICA: THE NEW PARADIGM

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by Terry McGovern, Safety Manager, Med-Tex Services, Inc. For the past year, many trade organizations, employers, and general contractors anxiously awaited a decision by OSHA on the full implementation of the regulation on controlling airborne respirable silica. September 23, 2017 marked the official enforcement date of this regulation originally entered into the Federal Register Published on March 25, 2016.

This new employee protection rule culminates an industry struggle that for over 80 years has been responsible for the demise of thousands due to lung cancer and other respiratory ailments. Each year, hundreds more construction workers are diagnosed with silicosis directly traced back to the common jobs in demolishing and rebuilding our cities.

By way of background, in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Ms. Frances Perkins as U.S. Secretary of Labor. During her tenure as Secretary, Perkins acknowledged the vulnerability of American workers building our infrastructures, as workers in the quarries cut stone, rock, and sand that can be detrimental to the human body.

Fast-forward to the 21st century, when President Barack Obama appointed two cabinet positions to manage the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the leadership of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, Dr. David Michaels was appointed as Assistant Secretary of Labor in 2009. Realizing the magnitude of the subject and the rising number of workers newly diagnosed with silicosis, Dr. Michaels committed himself and the administration to the passing of this regulation. With the alliance of National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health, the OSHA directive, known as 29 CFR 1926.1153, amended its existing standards for occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica on March 25, 2016.

The final rule comes with many deviations for an industry already challenged with saving lives from falls, caught-in-between, struck-by, and electrical hazards. The main reasons for the change were: n

urrent permissible exposure limits C (PELs) are formulas that many find hard to understand

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onstruction/shipyard PELs are obsolete C particle count limits

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eneral industry formula PEL is about G equal to 100 µg/m3; construction/shipyard formulas are about 250 µg/m3

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urrent PELs do not adequately protect C workers

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here is extensive epidemiologic evidence T that lung cancer and silicosis occur at exposure levels below 100 µg/m3

This leads us to answer the question, what is silica? The answer is that crystalline silica is components of soil, sand, granite, and many other minerals. Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. Fine particulates of this dust penetrate the alveoli — deep part of the lung, referred to as “respirable.” Over time, exposure to silica particles causes scarring in the lungs, which can harm one’s ability to breathe.

OSHA estimates the new Crystalline Silica Standard will prevent more than 600 deaths per year, drastically cut down occupational illness across all industries, and decrease the number of workers who are diagnosed with silicosis each year. (Current estimates are to eliminate more than 900 new silicosis cases per year.)

To accomplish this, each employer must have a written exposure control plan. The plan must describe tasks involving: n

Exposure to respirable crystalline silica

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Respiratory protection for each task

In addition, another hurdle for employers is to designate a “competent person” to implement the written exposure control plan while making frequent and regular inspection of job sites, materials, and equipment.

The new law means engineering controls come with abundant expenses for tools and equipment, which employers must outlay, requiring serious consideration. Listed, possibly for the first time in a regulation, are 18 specific tasks most common to producing airborne respirable silica.

In order to comply, the expenditures of precious bottom-line dollars may require these costs being added into future bids and must be amortized for the life of the tool. Several areas of concerns that may arise are care for the tool by employees and the constant possibility of theft.

Next, times of potential exposure of less than or equal to, or greater than, four hours, divided into two increments, provides variables requiring extensive thought processes of available labor. Respiratory protection requirements reference Assigned Protection Factors (APF) of 10 and 25. These translate into ten being half-face, either air purifying respirator with P-100 cartridges or N-95 and a twenty-five equal to a power-air purifying respirator (PAPR).

An example of a needed paradigm shift is the verification of the medical questionnaire.

This document is required by the respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and is a minimum prerequisite. A worker needing to work to support his/her family may have underlying medical conditions that may or may not hinder the task they are being hired to achieve. A respirator’s function is to filter airborne particulates and other known contaminants. It also may have negative consequences on the heart and lung of the one who wears it. An individual with high blood pressure, known or unknown, could initiate a life-altering event by wearing a respirator.

A thorough confirmation of the medical questionnaire and other important considerations, by a medical professional or in some cases, someone with training set forth by NISOH, could verify these important physiology issues protecting both the employer and employee so incidents can be avoided.

Silica has been a known carcinogen for over 80 years. We need to empower each employee to recognize the harmful effects through training and accept that the new regulations placed upon employers are for their benefit. Encourage them to take personal responsibility and agree to a small paradigm shift in their own life. The result will be to live long enough to see retirement as it was meant to be… happy and healthy! n

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CUTTING THE RED TAPE: AN UPDATE ON THE REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE

by Lance Claiborne, Director, Industry Relations, GBCA In the beginning of the year, Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke and Councilman Derek Green introduced a resolution to create the Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform. This committee was initially announced in February as a vehicle to address the city’s archaic regulations and to streamline the regulatory environment that has hindered business growth for years.

The committee was established as a direct response to the growing anti-business sentiments that surfaced as a result of sweeping legislative activity emanating from City Hall. It is no secret that there is a fundamental shift in the legislative strategies that councilmembers are utilizing to address the city’s socioeconomic challenges.

The soda tax and the wage equity bills point to landmark attempts to implement substantial changes to the way business is conducted locally in the private sector.

Poverty, inequality, and employment are all socioeconomic challenges that are on the table within multiple pieces of legislation at the public policy level. Further complicating matters is the already tangled web of regulatory confusion that has at times stifled the growth and development of both small and large businesses for decades.

At the introductory press conference, Council President Clarke agreed with the business community’s sentiments as they relate to the complicated regulatory atmosphere created by a code that dates back to 1951. With this initiative, City Council and the business community have begun a dialogue that will hopefully result in modernizing the regulations that govern businesses.

The Committee includes three co-chairs: Councilman Derek Green, Commerce Department Director Harold Epps, and the

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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia President and CEO Rob Wonderling.

The Co-chairs oversee seven subcommittees which are led by local business leaders.

The subcommittees are grouped by industry focus and include the following areas: Food & Hospitality, Professional Services, Start-ups, Manufacturing, Small Business, and Development and Contracting. Each subcommittee has been staffed by personnel from the Department of Commerce, City Councilmember offices and the Chamber. These professionals will provide background information so that real solutions can be properly vetted within the contexts of procedure, legal mandate and economic feasibility. This is a crucial step in the process to ensure that real workable solutions come out of the subcommittee level. The subcommittee co-chairs will then report on their findings and present solutions to the whole committee. It will then be up to the committee to decide if the solution will result in corrective legislation or updated administrative procedures.

On September 21, 2017, Councilman Derek Green introduced eight bills that will repeal

outdated and unenforced laws on the city’s books that exemplify the low-hanging fruit of this initiative. Among those bills is an ordinance that bans tailgating in the parking lots of athletic arenas and an ordinance that requires a medical examination prior to receiving a marriage license. These eight bills represent the beginning of the purge of the city code and the updating of the regulatory process that produces new regulations.

The hope is that this constant stream of repealed ordinances will be a reminder to local leaders that the way business is conducted changes every day. Years ago, these bills may have made sense on some level.

Now, they only serve as unnecessary hurdles to the next startup that targets the sports tailgating industry.

GBCA member Pamela A. Fly from P.A. Fly Contracting, Inc. is serving as a co-chair of the development and contracting subcommittee that is examining regulations that govern the building industry. That subcommittee is made up of industry leaders from major real estate development companies, universities, real estate lawyers and GBCA representatives. The subcommittee has

formalized an outreach strategy to gather input directly from the building community. The Committee has released a survey to solicit targeted concerns from builders, owners and developers. The input is being vetted by the subcommittee and solid recommendations will be forwarded to the committee for review.

These efforts represent the first step in a collaborative process to craft sensible regulations that both regulate and spur the growth of business within our City. Philadelphia is unique in that our millennial population is exploding. This youth movement means large innovative companies and tech startups are beginning to see value in opportunities here in our city. In order to continue to attract their attention, we need to be prepared to streamline the regulatory environment in order to compete with other growing cities. As we are experiencing a new wave of economic growth, this partnership ensures that the necessary channels for productive conversations are in place and prepared to leverage industry expertise to grow opportunities for companies to thrive. n

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KEYS

TO BUILDING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

by Anne Liberto, Director, Membership Development & Services, GBCA Everyone wants and values their business relationships, but how do you establish effective business relationships? Is it just about meeting people? You meet someone, talk, and you have a relationship. Seems easy, yet effective business relationships take dedication and commitment. The following are key to building effective business relationships.

1. Listen At the initial meeting, listen to what they have to say. Sometimes when we meet someone, we are so busy introducing ourselves, our business and our purpose for the meeting, we don’t really find out about the other person and their business. Take the time to get to know and hear them.

2. Follow Up to Meeting “Thank you” are the two most powerful words in the English language and very under used. Write a thank you note or e-mail

to the person with genuine appreciation for the time they gave you and reiterating what points were discussed in the meeting.

3. Do What You Say If you say at the meeting you will provide a phone number, name, list or whatever it is, follow through and do it. Relationships are built on trust. Trust builds when you do what you say you will do.

4. Be Available Reply and answer all your voicemails and e-mails. The next time that person calls or e-mails you, respond to their needs. If you don’t have the answer, get it, or connect them to the right person with the answer.

Even if you think the person will not be a customer or benefit you at this time, you don’t know the future, people change jobs and/or start their own businesses, they may become a customer or partner for you in the future.

5. Be Honest When you deal with the person, tell them the truth about delivery of services, mistakes made or promises not kept. It may not be what they want to hear, but they will respect you for being honest. Again, relationships are built on trust. Trust comes from honesty.

6. Care People matter. Tasks can be shuffled, put off and forgotten, people can’t. This may sound simple, yet everyday it doesn’t happen. Think about the best work relationships you have, you know these people are invested in you.

You know they believe that your success is their success. You trust them and know they are committed to helping you. Building relationships doesn’t require all kinds of special training, it just requires effort and sincerity. n

This article originally appeared in the AGC of America Business Development Best Practices Series in September 2017.

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