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FEATURE:

A ONE STOP SHOP:

DESIGN-BUILD EXCELLENCE

at Delaware Combined Support Maintenance Shop

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THE PATH FORWARD while most of us are happy to have

GARY GAROFALO President and CEO

New office in Charleston, SC!

2020

behind us, we are starting 2021 in an environment that is no less challenging. As we head into what looks like the most difficult phase of this pandemic, Harkins continues with our established protocol of wearing face coverings, practicing social distancing, and using thermal imaging cameras, which have all been vital measures in keeping our employees and our trade partners safe.

One of the biggest challenges we are facing as a result of the pandemic relates to the disruption of the supply chain. The ripple effect of material delays and shortages is impacting our projects today and will continue to do so in the coming months.

Harkins has been leveraging our 55-year history and relationships with our clients, design teams, key trade partners, suppliers, and vendors to ensure that we are receiving the most up-to-date information about materials. By involving the Harkins team early in the project and making decisions promptly, we can obtain materials with long lead times well before they are needed, in lieu of just-in-time contracting.

SUCCESSION COMING TO LIFE

It is with great pleasure that I announce the promotion of Mike Mallow to Senior Vice President of our Multifamily Group. Mike will have executive oversight

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of the group’s Affordable, Market Rate, Renovation, and Senior Living divisions.

Mike is respected by our clients, consultants, trade partners, and fellow employee-owners for his knowledge, leadership, and honesty. Read more about his promotion on page 5.

While we have not yet been able to celebrate in person, I would like to recognize the retirement of Harkins Vice President Dave Miller. After 32 years of exceptional service, Dave retired in January 2021.

What separates him from the rest has been his ability to connect with his colleagues and contacts in the industry on a deeper level. Dave is an out-of-the-box thinker who consistently encouraged our entire executive team and employees to think differently and challenge the status quo. Read more about his retirement on page 4.

SOUTHEAST LEADERSHIP

COO Larry Kraemer will succeed Dave in the leadership of the Southeast Region, in addition to his other executive duties.

Larry relocated to Charlotte, NC in the Fall of 2020 to put forth his efforts in continuing to develop the team and growing work in that region.

Though vaccines are on the way, I encourage everyone to continue practicing safe routines until they are no longer needed. Even with material shortages and the pandemic, Harkins continues to have a steady backlog and offers an optimistic outlook for our continued growth and success. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and I know we will get there and be a stronger company after going through this journey together.

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FEATURE:

A ONE STOP SHOP:

DESIGN-BUILD EXCELLENCE

CONTENTS The Faces of Harkins

Delaware CSMS

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Commercial PAGE 6

Government PAGE 7

Multifamily PAGE 12

Industry Trends PAGE 16

News and Events PAGE 17 INDUSTRY TRENDS:

Safety Corner

THE DESIGN-BUILD ADVANTAGE

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Community Outreach PAGE 19

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Project Awards PAGE 20

SAFETY CORNER:

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

Q&A WITH

HARKINS HAS HEART

JORGE OTALORA

PROJECT AWARDS:

ST. JAMES PLAZA AND SUPREME ORTHOPEDICS

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PEOPLE

WELCOME WELCOME TO THE WORLD

JORGE

OTALORA Corporate Safety Director Played soccer in high school and college.

CHARLIE SHEPHERD

Project Engineer Studied a semester at sea through the University of Virginia.

Celebrating Dave Miller 32 Years of Exceptional Leadership

After 32 years of exceptional service to Harkins, Vice President Dave Miller retired in January 2021. Dave's career with Harkins began in 1988. His projects ranged from commercial and residential urban infill to historic rehabilitation and renovations. Most recently, Dave brought his wide-ranging project experience and leadership skills to the development of our Southeast Division, where he was instrumental in Harkins' strategic reorganization and growth initiatives, introducing culture, experience, and value to the Carolinas.

President and CEO Gary Garofalo said, “Dave's remarkable career earned him the respect of all who encountered him and resulted in building countless long-term relationships. On behalf of everyone at Harkins, we thank you for your positive influence and sincerity and wish you the best in your next chapter.”

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REGAN GRACE BERRY was born on December 18, 2020 at 10:20am. She weighed 6 lb. 12 oz. Parents: Harkins Project Manager Nick Berry and wife, Nicole.

HAISLEY BROOKLYN DUNSTEN was born on August 23, 2020 at 4:50am.

She weighed 7 lb. 7 oz. Parents: Harkins Lead Superintendent Drew Dunsten and wife, Samantha.

JAMES EDWARD FAY was born on January 6, 2021 at 9:57pm. He weighed 9 lb. Parents: Harkins Lead Superintendent Patrick Fay and wife, Georgia.

JOSEPH VINCENT MAZZA was born on December 10, 2020 at 8:30am. He weighed 8 lb. 2.4 oz. Parents: Harkins Lead Superintendent Mike Mazza and wife, Allie.

CHARLOTTE ANNE O'MALLEY-HUMM was born on January 15, 2021 at 9:14am. She weighed 5 lb. 14 oz. Parents: Harkins Estimator Joe Humm and wife, Alexis.

WESLEY JANE SCHAAF was born on January 20, 2021 at 9:40am. She weighed 8 lb.

7 oz. Parents: Harkins Project Manager Pete Schaaf and wife, Allie.

BROOKS VINCENT VAN TUYL was born on October 30, 2020 at 12:56pm. He weighed 6 lb. 15 oz. Parents: Harkins Superintendent II Matt Van Tuyl and wife, Melissa.

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PEOPLE

PROMOTIONS

BRANDON

ELLAREESE

AUSTIN

SAM

JOHN

NICK

Promoted from Superintendent II to Lead Superintendent.

Promoted from

Promoted from Estimator I to Estimator II.

Promoted from Project Accountant to Staff Accountant.

Promoted from Assistant Superintendent I to Assistant Superintendent II.

Promoted from Assistant Superintendent I to Assistant Superintendent II.

MOTHERSHEAD

BURKE

Risk Management Administrator to Risk Management Manager.

HARCLERODE

BENJAMIN

REID

VARELA

Congratulations, Mike Mallow We are pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Mallow to Senior Vice President of the Multifamily Group. In this role, Mike will have executive oversight of the group’s Market Rate, Affordable, Senior Living, and Renovation divisions.

In January 2021, he celebrated his 40th Anniversary as a Harkins employee-owner, a journey that began in 1981. Mike has been instrumental in expanding Harkins’ opportunities and market share, especially in the Northern Virginia and DC area. He began his career in construction as a laborer, then rose through the ranks as a site

manager in 1997, project manager in 2005, division manager in 2014, and vice president in 2015.

President and CEO Gary Garofalo said, “Mike is really one of the best examples of what we call a true ambassador of Harkins. He is loyal, determined, and is always willing to do whatever it takes to create a win-win situation for everybody involved. Mike is the type of leader who brings out the best in the people around him, and he acts as a distinguished mentor to younger, emerging team members.”

Congratulations on your promotion, Mike.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations to Project Manager Josh Stewart and Allison Rostad, who were married September 19, 2020.

They were joined by guests for a ceremony and reception at the Stewart family farm in Emmitsburg, MD. The happy couple plans to honeymoon in Ireland in 2021.

Congratulations to Assistant Superintendent II Erin McGuigan and Ronnie Peluzzo, who were married on October 9, 2020. They were joined by six guests for an intimate ceremony in Bethlehem, PA, followed by a weekend honeymoon.

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PROJECTS

COMMERCIAL

LEVI AAP

BIOTECH LAB In Baltimore, MD for Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate, with Colimore Architects Photo by Ellie Cascio

Fit-out of academic research space Renovation of Lab 45 and Office Suite 36 to accommodate relocation of the Advanced Academic Programs Biotech Lab from Rockville to Baltimore, MD Interior selective demolition and construction of new partitions and room finishes Installation of casework, doors, frames, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and teledata system upgrades

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

DULLES DOWNS New construction of 60,000 gsf tilt wall warehouse in Sterling, VA for Prologis, with Powers Brown Architecture

ALION HANOVER 13,000 gsf fit-out in Hanover, MD for Avison Young, with CallisonRTKL

GUDE PLAZA SELF STORAGE 95,280 gsf renovation and new construction of core, shell, and retail in Rockville, MD for Promark Partners, with DNC Architects

COMPLETE HOWARD COUNTY DETENTION CENTER MEDICAL SUITE Renovation of main and booking buildings in Jessup, MD for the Howard County Department of Public Works, with Bignell Watkins, Hasser Architects LEVI AAP BIOTECH LAB (Featured above)

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ANNE ARUNDEL UROLOGY 5,000 gsf fit-out of medical office in Greenbelt, MD for Anne Arundel Urology, with ASD | SKY CARLYLE HOTEL 100,000 gsf hotel renovation of 196 guest rooms, lobby, and common areas in Washington, DC for Lore Group, with OTJ Architects GUDE PLAZA SITEWORK Sitework for new five-story self-storage building in Rockville, MD for Promark Partners, with DNC Architects NDT 01 UPS REPLACEMENT Replacement of existing 500 KW uninterruptible power system (UPS) in Herndon, VA for Boston Properties SALVATION ARMY HAVRE DE GRACE 15,405 gsf renovation and repositioning in Havre de Grace, MD for The Salvation Army of Central Maryland, with Arium|AE

PROJECTS

GOVERNMENT

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

PARKING STRUCTURE In Charleston, SC for the General Services Administration, with Stantec and PEM-Harkins JV Photo by Dan Dunchack

PRECONSTRUCTION BASIC SCIENCE BUILDING RENOVATION Interior and exterior renovations of science classroom in Charleston, SC for the Medical University of South Carolina, with REI Engineers

UNDER CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT OF STATE PARKING STRUCTURE (Featured above) HOWARD COUNTY "P3" COURTHOUSE GARAGE 229,635 gsf six-story parking garage with 691 spaces in Ellicott City, MD for Edgemoor-Star Judical Partners and Clark Construction Group, with HOK

JJRTC DB MILO/DRUMMOND BUILDING 6,000 gsf renovation of office and training buildings in Laurel, MD for the US Secret Service, with ATI, Inc. JJRTC WILSON PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY REPAIRS 31,643 gsf renovation of fitness facility in Laurel, MD for the US Secret Service, with ATI, Inc. NEWARK ARMY RESERVE CENTER 32,000 gsf training center, 10,500 gsf vehicle maintenance, and 3,000 gsf storage facility in Newark, DE for the US Army Corps of Engineers

COMPLETE DELAWARE COMBINED SUPPORT MAINTENANCE SHOP (Main feature on page 8)

Design-build military parking garage, totaling 431,000 gsf Will accommodate 1,326 vehicles within a sevenlevel parking structure Constructed using rigid inclusions as a ground improvement for castin-place foundation and precast structure above Includes functional movement system workshop and two elevators, with design capacity to add third elevator in the future

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A ONE STOP SHOP:

DESIGN-BUILD EXCELLENCE

Delaware Combined Support Maintenance Shop

By BEN NICHOLS Vice President, Government Group MIKE PRYZBYLKOWSKI Project Executive, Northeast BRIAN WEST Lead Superintendent Feature Photos by Brian West

Owner

Delaware Army National Guard

Designer of Record Stantec

Key Team Members Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani RMF Engineers Nayyar & Nayyar

At a Glance 63,356 gsf

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With state maintenance resources now situated in one integrated facility, the Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS) significantly enhances the National Guard’s mission to uphold vehicle repair and maintenance standards. Located in New Castle, DE, CSMS functions as a one stop shop for the Delaware Army National Guard and provides maintenance functions, onthe-job training, and readiness operations.

In April 2018, the Delaware Army National Guard started soliciting for Statements of Qualifications to design and construct a new maintenance shop. Harkins assembled an accomplished design-build team with designer of record Stantec, civil engineer WBCM, structural engineer Nayyar & Nayyar, and mechanical and electrical engineer RMF Engineering. Harkins was shortlisted along with two other design-build teams based on qualifications, and we were ultimately awarded this contract on September 12, 2018. A notice to proceed was issued on October 10, 2018. The preconstruction process was fasttracked to allow the project to start construction while still finishing the final design. By fast-tracking the civil and structural design packages, it allowed us to receive substantial completion 26 days ahead of schedule, even during a pandemic.

PROJECT DETAILS AND DESIGN

The new design-build CSMS replaced two smaller buildings that were originally built during the Korean War. This prominent building at the River Road Training Site is 62,323 sf in size and serves two separate functions. The front end of the building contains features such as a fitness room, lockers, multi-functional classrooms, and a café area.

The back end transitions into the shop area, which includes a carpentry shop, a machine shop, a canvas repair shop, communication shops, a calibration shop, an arms vault and repair shop, an injector repair shop, and a radiator repair shop.

The maintenance bays are separated into two wings branching off the main building and consist of a double height space. The building includes a 15 ton and 7.5 ton overhead crane along with five monorail cranes ranging in capacity.

With the way the building was designed, the overhead cranes can lift loads anywhere on the bay floors without interference by us-

ing underground vehicle exhaust system and bringing the POL (Petroleum, Oil, Lubrication) dispensing lines down the side walls.

The POL distribution system was designed for six distinct products and includes seamless tubing, compression fittings and air driven pumps to reduce the maintenance of the system. There is also a 4,017 sf unheated storage building, a vehicle storage lot, and a new entry control point with a guard booth.

The exterior of the building consists of metal panels, aluminum and glass, veneer cultured stone accent material around the main elevation and split-face CMU veneer in a pattern around the remainder of the building. The stone and the CMU act in conjunction with a cavity wall assembly that includes continuous rigid spray insulation and a fluid-applied air and water barrier.

ts of the project were synchronized. This included coordinating footing elevation steps for plumbing/electrical/telecommunications, underground vehicle exhaust, radiant heat flooring, oil/waste plumbing, trench drains, and POL distribution trenches.

Another notable example included the corridor directly outside the mechanical room. This location was the tightest spot above ceiling on the project and with numerous VDC coordination meetings, the coordination worked in the field during installation months later. The project also used Revit 3D software for clash detection and to develop construction documents. The new facilities resulted in a federal and state-compliant facility (UFC / DNREC / DelDOT).

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LOGISTICAL COORDINATION

Complex coordination and extensive pre-planning allowed the site to remain in operation while the new facility was constructed to continue readiness operations for the Delaware Army National Guard. Integrating technology into the preconstruction process was extremely important and beneficial on this project.

Between the project controls department, on-site field staff, and our trade partner coordination, the project benefitted from Virtual Design & Construction (VDC). By using VDC and BIM on this project, the sub-slab elemen-

Harkins Team: Ben Nichols, Mike Pryzbylkowski, Charlie Miller, Rob Tirocchi, Joe Andrews, Austin Harclerode, Brian West, Darin Bierbaum, Nick DeFruscio, Derek Geisinger, Matt Bilotta, Desi Snyder, Kathleen Kovacs, Michelle Muir, and Ellaresse Burke.

PROJECT GROUNDBREAKING (from left to right): Brian West, Nick DeFruscio, Gary Garofalo, Mike Drummond, Larry Kraemer, Mike Pryzbylkowski, Rob Tirocchi, and Ben Nichols.

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MOBILE TESTING CENTER

One of the main challenges of this job was linked to the 1,500HP engine dynamometer that was added halfway through the project. Due to the extensive requirements to run the dynamometer, additional infrastructure needed to be added to support the system. To facilitate this change, there were several months of planning and re-design to include an underground water reservoir, cooling tower, fuel tanks, pumps, trenches for all the piping, and three intake fans and an exhaust fan capable of moving 50,000 CFM. The 1,500HP dynamometer will now allow the Delaware National Guard to test engines for their entire fleet and give them the ability to fix issues in-house rather than sending them out for repair.

Another challenge related to the paint and prep booth in the maintenance bay that measures 97 feet long and 22 feet high to the top. This paint booth has its own make-up air and exhaust system including a heated cure cycle. Building the paint booth was challenging due to its massive size and the structure around the booth already being in place.

A special thanks to the project team of Marc Orndorff from Delaware National Guard, Tracy Horan from Tetratech, CW5 Ron Wilson from the Delaware National Guard, and our design-build team led by Stantec and consultants.

The end result is a project that all stakeholders can be proud of. By using the design-build method of construction, the team worked together to design, review, estimate, and schedule a successful project.

We are proud to deliver the Combined Support Maintenance Shop, which is our second project for the Delaware National Guard. The first of which includes the "Major Joseph R. 'Beau' Biden National Guard/ Reserve Center." Both facilities are a vital part to satisfying the state of Delaware’s needs for the next fifty years, offering better technology and more space to maintain modern equipment.

The 1,500HP engine dynamometer allows the Delaware National Guard to test engines for their entire fleet.

LEED INITIATIVES

The team incorporated LEED initiatives that were designed and built to achieve LEED v4.0 Silver certification. The goal of integrated sustainable design methodology is to design to minimize the energy consumption, conserve resources, minimize adverse effects to the environment, improve occupant productivity, health, and comfort, and to reduce the total cost ownership of the project using a whole building, life cycle approach. Sustainable features include water source heat pumps, below slab radiant heating, LED lights, low flow faucets and fixtures, and 191 solar panels on the roof, totaling a 60-kw system. Enhanced commissioning was used.

"Harkins put a plan in place to allow us to keep working and feed our families. At the same time keeping us safe with daily temperature screening, daily COVID reporting, and mandatory masks when working within 6’ of someone else."

John Lilley Worth & Company

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Vehicle service and repair area with welding bay, paint bay, and several general purpose bays.

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Exterior of facility made up of split face veneer, metal wall panels, and standing seam roof canopies.

EXCELLENT SUBS Cavan Construction DXI Construction H.K. Griffith Joseph Rizzo & Sons Construction Nickle Electrical R.C. Fabricators Sundew Painting Worth & Company

Additional storage building with parking area for larger vehicles.

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PROJECTS

MULTIFAMILY:

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

CALVERT HILLS

EAST PHASE I In Prince Frederick, MD for Osprey Property Company, with Grimm + Parker Architects Photo by HBI-in-the-Sky

New lowrise garden-style apartment community, totaling 118,968 gsf Accessed by open breezeways, there will be 96 units, made up of one-, two-, and three-bedrooms with five UFAS and two HVI units A one-story 4,834 gsf clubhouse will include a community room with kitchenette, fitness area, and outdoor amenity spaces such as a green common area and a playground

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

420 AISQUITH 72 units in Baltimore, MD for Mission First Housing Group and The Henson Development Company, with Grimm + Parker Architects

CALVERT HILLS EAST PHASE I (Featured above)

FRIENDSHIP COURT PHASE I 106 new apartments and townhomes in Charlottesville, VA for Piedmont Housing Alliance, with Grimm + Parker Architects

COMPLETE FREEDOM DRIVE APARTMENTS 185 units in Charlotte, NC for The Housing Partnership, with Watts Leaf Architects GLENARDEN PHASE 2A 55 units in Glenarden, MD for Pennrose Properties, with Moseley Architects RESERVE AT SOMERSET COMMONS PH.2 54 units in Princess Anne, MD for Enterprise Community Development, with Moseley Architects

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HOMES AT FOUNTAIN GREEN 72 units in Bel Air, MD for Homes for America, with Grimm + Parker Architects MONTGOMERY PARK 2 42 units in Norristown, PA for Elon Development, with Kramer + Marks Architects ROBINSON OVERLOOK 48 units with a clubhouse in Columbia, MD for Woda Cooper Companies, with Architecture by Design THE SPIRE 113 units in Alexandria, VA for AHC Inc., with Cunningham | Quill Architects WAYPOINT APARTMENTS 81 units in Alexandria, VA for Wesley Housing Development, with Heffner Architects

PROJECTS

MULTIFAMILY:

MARKET RATE

AVENUE GRAND

APARTMENTS In Nottingham, MD for Chesapeake Realty Partners, with JDavis Architects Photo by Chesapeake Realty Partners

PRECONSTRUCTION

COMPLETE

BRISTOL COURT APARTMENTS 311 units in Hanover, MD for Preston Scheffenacker Properties, with Henneman + Associates

AVENUE GRAND APARTMENTS (Featured above)

Four five-story buildings with a one-story clubhouse and seven one-story parking garages

WOODMORE GRAND 164 units with a clubhouse and 25 garage stalls in Landover, MD for Chesapeake Realty Partners, with JDavis Architects

UNDER CONSTRUCTION 200 WITMER ROAD 256 units with a clubhouse in Horsham, PA for BET Investments, with Humphreys & Partners Architects

Resident amenity space

Units feature luxury vinyl tile, carpeted bedrooms, EnergyStar appliances, inunit laundry, and balconies A 9,000 gsf standalone community center houses management, locker rooms, a club amenity room, saltwater swimming pool, and fitness center

ASPEN HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY CITY 188 units in Charlotte, NC for Aspen Heights Partners, with Kitchen & Associates CREEKSTONE PHASE 3 216 units in Glen Burnie, MD for Koch Homes and Murn Development, with Henneman + Associates

New 324-unit market rate community, totaling 403,995 gsf

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PROJECTS

BEFORE

MULTIFAMILY:

RENOVATION

FIRESIDE PARK

MAIN UNITS

In Rockville, MD for Rockville Housing Enterprises and The Hampstead Group, with Arcadia Group

AFTER Photos by Eli Smith

Renovation to 204 units, spread across 19 buildings Restoring brick, new storefront entry, and roof patching Unit features will include new vinyl plank flooring, appliances, new light fixtures, and upgraded kitchen cabinets and granite countertops The site is receiving a major utility upgrade to include a water main and sanitary replacement with slip lining

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PRECONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

BROOKMEADOW APARTMENTS 67 units in Chestertown, MD for Green Street Housing and TM Associates, with Architecture by Design

FAIRVIEW SENIOR HOUSING 75 units in Rising Sun, MD for Green Street Housing, with Architecture by Design

ROSEMONT GARDENS 180 units in Baltimore, MD for Osprey Property Company, with Architecture by Design ST. JOACHIM AND DEPAUL HOUSE 199 units in Baltimore, MD for Catholic Charities of Baltimore, with Moseley Architects

COMPLETE CARROLLTOWNE VILLAGE 40 units in Sykesville, MD for Green Street Housing and TM Associates, with Architecture by Design PARK VIEW AT COLDSPRING 99 units in Baltimore, MD for Enterprise Community Development, with Moseley Architects

FIRESIDE PARK MAIN UNITS (Featured above) HILLBROOKE TOWER APARTMENTS 65 units in Silver Spring, MD for MHP, with Miner Feinstein Architects KNIGHTSBRIDGE APARTMENTS 37 units in Arlington, VA for Wesley Housing Development, with Zavos Architecture SNOWDEN'S RIDGE 87 units and community building in Silver Spring, MD for APAH, with Miner Feinstein Architects YORK TOWNE HOUSE 201 units in York, PA for Red Stone Tax Exempt Funding, with Kitchen & Associates

PROJECTS

MULTIFAMILY:

SENIOR LIVING

CADENCE

OLNEY

In Olney, MD for Flourney Development and Cadence Senior Living, with Moseley Architects Photo by Rob Maybach

PRECONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

BRIGHTVIEW HUNT VALLEY 180 units in Hunt Valley, MD for Brightview Senior Living, with BCT Architects

BRIGHTVIEW COLUMBIA 170 units in Columbia, MD for Brightview Senior Living, with Hord Coplan Macht BRIGHTVIEW FAIR OAKS 170 units in Fairfax, VA for Brightview Senior Living, with Hord Coplan Macht CADENCE OLNEY (Featured above)

Brightview Hunt Valley

HOMES ON OXON HILL 163 units in Oxon Hill, MD for Homes for America, with Quinn Evans SELLERSVILLE SENIOR RESIDENCES 50 units in Sellersville, PA for Leon N. Weiner & Associates, with Architectural Alliance

SUSIE CLEMENS APARTMENTS 60 units in Hatfield, PA for Advanced Living Communities, with Kramer + Marks Architects

New 107-unit senior living community, made up of 75 assisted living and 32 memory care units Situated on a 37-acre site, the community will sit on 10 acres with the remainder reserved for natural forest conservation Amenities will include a cafe, multiple dining areas, a beauty salon, a movie theater, wellness and fitness rooms, unit expansion, and an outdoor rooftop

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INDUSTRY TRENDS

THE DESIGN-BUILD

ADVANTAGE

By BEN NICHOLS

Vice President, Government Group

Back in the 1970s, we were contemplating taking a chance on a new project delivery method. What we did not expect was how well design-build would align with our culture and values over the next 40 years.

The design-build approach brings the designer and builder under a single agreement with the project owner. This collaborative approach builds an integrated team that works towards the same goals for the project's success, and the relationship between all parties is established before the project design is complete.

While we worked on some projects that integrated design-build aspects, our first official design-build project was in 1979 called Primrose Place. Located off Caton Avenue in Baltimore, Primrose Place was a new highrise senior living community that would create 125 new apartments for our client, The Humphrey Company. Former Harkins CEO Dick Lombardo fondly looks back on this project and remembers how proud he was of how well Harkins was able to navigate the design-build process with no prior experience.

"Our ability to flex our long-standing relationships with our existing client, design team, and trade partners proved to be a winning combination in the execution of our company’s first design-build project."

Dick Lombardo Former Harkins CEO Since that first project over four decades ago, Harkins has expanded its use of design-build to the public sector and now specializes in providing design-build services to our government clientele.

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The six main benefits from the design-build approach include: ^ Single-point of responsibility: One entity drives the flow of work from inception all the way through completion to ensure that the building incorporates all functional requirements, is aesthetically pleasing, and is built on time and within budget. ^ Budget management: The onus is on the design-builder to maintain the budget from bid time through construction and protects the owner from cost changes resulting from mistakes in design. ^ Accelerated project completion: These projects can typically be completed in a shorter amount of time since the owner only has to select a design-builder instead of procuring a design team, completing the design, and then bidding out the completed design to general contractors. ^ Quality control: This method helps to remove uncertainty that may arise in material and construction specifications and allows the design-build team to pick what is best for the project in terms of functionality for the owner and constructability for the team. ^ Improved communication: Specific design and construction details are continuously being developed throughout the entire process, and the focus is on giving the owner a product that meets their prescriptive functional requirements. ^ Builds the best team: This approach enables us to identify the right team, negotiate with established trade partners, and bring key participants to the table early.

We are proud of our rich history in providing design-build services, and we look forward to continuing to utilize the design-build method to deliver exceptional buildings and best live out our company’s vision of being the premier long-term partner.

NEWS AND EVENTS

BOARD SPOTLIGHT We are proud to announce that three leaders at Harkins have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of various organizations, including the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Greater Baltimore and Washington chapters, Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA), and Home Builders Care Foundation (HBCF).

KATHY HUMM Harkins Director of HR Kathy Humm has been elected to the ABC Washington chapter Board of Directors.

“I have been an active member of ABC for several years. ABC offers training, networking, and political advocacy, all of which are vital to the success of our businesses in the construction industry. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a board member for such a great organization!”

Kathy Humm Director of HR

ELLIE CASCIO Harkins Project Manager Ellie Cascio has been elected to the ABC Greater Baltimore chapter Board of Directors.

“I am honored to have been asked to join the ABC Greater Baltimore Board of Directors.

Through supporting ABC over the last 30 years in various committees, I served as the chair for the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards Program for two years, initiated the resurrection of the Women in ABC Committee, and was membership director of the chapter for six years. I look forward to being part of the Diversity Committee and WABC (Women in ABC) Committee to encourage more involvement in the industry.”

Ellie Cascio Project Manager

STEVE RUBIN Harkins Project Executive Steve Rubin has been re-elected to serve the Maryland Building Industry Association and Home Builders Care Foundation Board of Directors.

“I have been involved in various roles in both MBIA and HBCF since 1993 and will continue to serve in 2021 as part of the Board of Directors. MBIA represents the interests of the building industry in the state. HBCF is tasked with making charitable contributions to non-profit organizations that focus on housing and community development needs. It has been a pleasure working for both groups and seeing the impact our industry has on the economic and charitable sectors of Maryland.”

Steve Rubin Project Executive

As part of the largest construction trade organization in the nation, ABC is a diverse group made up of various industry leaders, general contractors, specialty contractors, professional associates, owner representatives, and architects. Ellie and Kathy will aid in steering each respective ABC chapter towards a sustainable future by adopting sound governance and financial management, as well as ensuring there are adequate resources to advance each region’s mission.

MBIA was formed in 2014 as a result of a merger between two local organizations with over 175 years of combined experience: Home Builders Association of Maryland (HBAM) and Maryland National-Capital Building Industry Association (MNCBIA). The association is a local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) representing over 1,000 members, including home builders, remodelers, developers, and affiliate professional and service providers in the state of Maryland. The mission of the HBCF is to give back by utilizing the skills and resources of industry members on shelter-related construction for the homeless and others at-risk. Steve serves as the chair of the Multifamily Council of MBIA, leading the group and representing the interests of the multifamily industry within the state of Maryland. As Vice President of the HBCF, Steve helps coordinate donations related to charitable housing needs and raises funds from community sources.

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SAFETY CORNER

GETTING TO KNOW

JORGE OTALORA Please join us in welcoming Jorge Otalora to the Harkins family. Jorge started on November 9th as Harkins’ Corporate Safety Director. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, he is passionate about the education and implementation of safety.

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND CONNECTION TO SAFETY? I am an active member and officer for the American Society of Safety Professionals and the Hispanic Safety Professionals group. I am also currently the chair of ABC Virginia’s Safety Committee and a member of the ABC National STEP Committee.

JORGE OTALORA

Corporate Safety Director

I have held safety specific positions at prominent Mid-Atlantic general contractors such as Hoar Construction, KBR Building Group, and BE&K Construction Company.

WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? EDUCATION B.S. in Chemistry Sciences University of Cartagena, Colombia

Having the opportunity to foster safety values and coaching workers on safety practices and behaviors and knowing that this will reduce the likelihood of having injuries and accidents.

HOW HAS SAFETY CHANGED OVER YOUR CAREER?

TapRoot Advanced Root Cause Analysis

When I started in the construction industry almost 20 years ago, safety was just a word I heard in meetings and toolbox talks. As the years have passed, I have received more training and knowledge that has incorporated safety into every aspect of my life. I am consistently finding opportunities to bring awareness towards our everyday safety now.

CPR/First Aid Instructor Trainee

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME?

CERTIFICATIONS OSHA 500 Instructor

American Safety and Health Institute

Construction Health & Safety Technician Bureau of Certified Safety Professionals

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In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, volleyball, golf, and watching movies.

I recently got into photography, on and off the jobsite. I take pictures and try my hand at digital retouching enhancement and restoration by using Photoshop and Lightroom.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Introducing

HAS HEART

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Your Premier Long-Term Partner in Supporting the Communities We Build In.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM ‘Harkins Has Heart’ is our company’s newly branded community outreach and giving program. Harkins is committed to improving the lives of those among us who are most in need in our communities. While we reinvest a significant portion of our financial successes into many good causes, employee-owners give their own personal time, talent, and resources to help those who are less fortunate. Through the program, Harkins focuses its attention on various non-profit partnerships throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. One of our most popular initiatives includes ‘Jeans for Charity,’ where employees choose a charity and donate $5 per paycheck for the privilege of wearing jeans on Friday. Harkins is proud to give back to the communities we build in.

TOTAL amount $57K

$10K

raised

JEANS

NUMBER

of wish lists 20 CHILDREN & 21 FAMILIES

Season of Wonder

for charity donations

$21K

TOTAL

NUMBER

of winter coats

amount $10.5K

donated

to food banks

Light the Night

fulfilled

AMOUNT

collected

raised

60

Fight for Air Climb

Brightview Grosvenor Coat Drive

*Stats from 2020

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AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Two harkins projects were honored (ULI) Washington and NAIOP Maryland.

with outstanding awards in construction through the urban land ins titute

St. James Plaza

Supreme Orthopedics won an Award of Excellence through NAIOP Maryland for Best Medical Office. Celebrated virtually on December 18th, the excellence awards program recognized the innovative achievements of regional commercial real estate developers, as well as companies and professionals that service this industry in the state of Maryland. Supreme Orthopedic Systems is the region’s gateway to orthopedic innovation, technological integration, and surgeon education. Designed

by The Verve Partnership, the cohesive headquarters features 18,000 sf state-of-the-art space with an eight-station wet lab, a BioSkills training center, administrative offices, and inventory storage. With the mission of helping patients recover faster, the Supreme Orthopedics facility houses experienced technical consultants specializing in the distribution, training, and support of orthopedic surgery.

St. James Plaza received the 2020 Trends award in the Excellence in Housing Affordability category with ULI Washington in December 2020. Located in the city of Alexandria's Beauregard neighborhood, St. James Plaza was completed for long-time client AHC, Inc., with architect Cunningham | Quill. The community transformed the St. James United Methodist Church and Bi-District Office of the Northern Virginia Methodist Church into 93 new affordable apartment units at rents ranging from 40-60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The modern structure has five stories of wood frame construction above two levels of cast-in-place concrete. Community amenities include underground parking, a fitness center, and a community room for residents.

Supreme Orthopedics