AUGUST 2022 A DIGITAL MAGAZINE FOR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Awards & Honors
REW has had much to celebrate this year, from being named a Top Workplace to winning an award for the Cleveland Water Department’s Aurora Road Pump Station project!
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What We’re Working On Team NoteworthyHappeningsPerspectivesWelcomeCelebrations&InsightsONTHECOVER:
I can’t wait to see what the rest of this year
TedSincerely,brings!A.Beltavski,
PE, MS President
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Other exciting happenings include the return of conferences, networking and charity events. In the spring, we walked away with new knowledge and insight following AISTech 2022, and this fall, we’re proud to be a presenter at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference.
BY TED BELTAVSKI, PE, MS
From starting the year off with an award for one of our municipal projects – the Aurora Road Pump Station – to recently being recognized as a Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer/Cleveland. com, to our individual team members earning new honors and credentials, our team has had much to celebrate.
Colleagues,
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As summer winds down and I reflect upon the year so far, I am incredibly grateful for all of the good news we have been fortunate to commemorate.
Dear
We’ve also been pleased to welcome over two dozen new staff to the team across engineering, architecture, surveying and administration. And our project load includes numerous interesting and challenging work assignments – from a hot strip mill expansion, to substation improvements, to auto plant renovations, to healthcare building assessments, to housing authority on-call tasks.
The Aurora Road Pump Station project was recognized by Civil + Structural Engineer Media as a 2021 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement Award winner!
RYAN O’HEARN,
AURORA ROAD PUMP STATION
AWARDS & HONORS
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Ryan O’Hearn, P.E. was named a Engineer Media! The Rising professionals who have already exceptional technical capability, teaching or research,
The YEA Awards were given to projects that demonstrably impacted sustainability and community improvement while also moving the AEC industry forward through groundbreaking innovation and the development of new technical processes.
We’re thrilled that our work, our company and our people have been
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O’HEARN, PE
a Rising Star by Civil + Structural Star awards recognize young already made an impact through capability, leadership ability, effective research, or public service.
R.E. WARNER IS A TOP WORKPLACE
REW was awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by cleveland. com and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces competition. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC.
The anonymous survey measures 15 factors that are critical to the success of any organization. There are no subjective elements to the process, making Top Workplaces the most credible, authentic employer recognition program.
HONORS
been recognized with these honors!
Architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical detailed design services for a new building enclosure between two strip mill buildings. The basic building shell design was completed in a previous phase. During this phase, our scope of work is to determine and document the systems necessary to complete the building shell, including exhaust fans, unit heaters, lighting, service outlets, sanitary drains, handrails, fall protection and roof access.
HOTMETALSSTRIP MILL EXPANSION DETAILED DESIGN
WATER SERVICE FEASIBILITY STUDY
Architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services for replacement of an existing 2nd floor restroom (Men / Women) facility with a new restroom facility on the 1st floor in the same building. The 2nd floor facility will be demolished. REW is providing design for the new restroom facility and renovation of an existing unisex bathroom also located on the 1st floor area.
GAS DISTRIBUTION EVALUATION
A steel producer is planning expansion of their operations with the installation of a new EAF furnace and slab caster facility. Accordingly, the client needs an evaluation of their existing oxygen, nitrogen, and argon gas supplies and distribution infrastructure. Our scope of work is to determine the current system’s distribution configuration, current system’s demands, and the capability of the distribution systems to supply the additional demands from the proposed new EAF and caster facility. The evaluation will include the proposed gas usage needs for a 1.5MM tons per year facility as well as theoretical future 3MM tons per year facility.
Select featured projects across our markets
BILLETT PUSHER STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
RESTROOM RELOCATION
Structural and mechanical engineering services to upgrade an existing billet pusher at a steel plant reheat furnace to accommodate a 10% increase in billet cross sectional area.
WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON
Engineering services to evaluate the feasibility of eliminating a pump house and 2300v pumps serving a steel producing BOF process, replacing it by connecting surplus river water from another pump house to the existing service water system. The client would like to eliminate the pump house because there is excess water supply discharged back into the river via a pressure relief line, wasting energy.
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MULTIPLE SUBSTATION IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR PROJECTS
• Replacing Limiting Conductors on Terminal
Ongoing engineering services to support a major electric utility company’s Energy Delivery Planning and Protection Data and Reporting Group. Our work involves using their proprietary software to provide transmission line loadability data. Engineering services consists of reviewing and updating models currently in their program for all current and future construction to provide and maintain correct up to date facility ratings.
• Replacing RTUs.
NEW EBT FURNACE STUDY
• Replacing charger with new Primax P600 switchmode chargers or equivalent. No battery replacement. Include online battery monitor system.
Engineering services to replace a cooling water line at the winder manifold. Replacement is needed as the result of normal wear and tear.
• Replacing 3 W-706 regulators with 333kVA/438A regulators
Architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services to evaluate converting a submerged tap hole furnace to an Eccentric Bottom Tapping (EBT) design. Our team is performing this engineering study by utilizing OEM preliminary furnace drawings to analyze how the existing space could accommodate the new furnace. The scope of work includes field investigation, development of layouts, elevations, and the review of existing utilities with the purpose of ensuring no interferences or limitations for installing, removing, and staging of the new furnace equipment.
PROCUREMENTPOWER
Electrical engineering services to process an electric utility’s equipment purchasing requests and orders, as well as be the point of contact between vendors and engineering, plus any other procurement assistance required.
• Replacing disconnect switches. Replace 1000 CU SCCIR to exceed ratings of TL (278 MVA SN / 339 MVA SE)
• Replacing failed 23kV breaker
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ENERGY DELIVERY PLANNING & PROTECTION ENGINEERING SUPPORT
• Replacing Disconnect A1 and associated conductors and arresters. Install Fiber rack.
Engineering services for hundreds of substation improvements and repairs, including, but not limited to:
ENGINEERING
• Upgrading line relaying panel for a 22 23kV line with a dual SEL-421, SEL-501 breaker failure standard panel.
• Upgrading 4/0 CU main bus sections to 500 MCM CU.
HOT STRIP MILL COOLING WATER LINE REPLACEMENT
NEW PILOT FACILITY FOR FOOD PROCESSOR INNOVATION
A BioTech Company is constructing a facility to reclaim and regenerate clean, reusable water from wastewater that results from its processing operations. The facility will also facilitate generation of a co-product solid that can be sold. Our team is providing design calculations, construction drawings and QA/QC for the architecture, structural and civil disciplines.
GENERATOR UPGRADE
Our team is providing structural engineering services for a new facility being constructed to pilot a process innovation. The investment is part of the company’s strategic efforts to become more sustainable through advanced technology. The facility includes a mezzanine and tank farm.
Our team is providing architectural, civil, structural, mechanical/HVAC, electrical engineering services for improvements to a truck dock and site. The project involves improvements to the existing truck dock and exterior building/site improvements including exterior painting of masonry, refinishing of existing metal awning structures, concrete pavement extension, re-striping of parking areas, and construction of a new masonry screen wall with vehicular and pedestrian access gates. The project also includes new door openings in an exterior masonry wall, as well as the addition of a natural gas back-up generator.
WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON, CONT.
BUILDING ADDITION
Structural and electrical engineering services for installation of new generators at a chemical processing plant facility.
Our team is providing structural engineering services for a meat production facility’s expansion being constructed to allow the company to grow its line of products. Our deliverables include construction documents.
TRUCK DOCK AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Civil engineering services for design calculations, construction drawings and QA/QC for a BioTech plant building addition. Specific project requirements include determining local zoning regulations and site demolition requirements; Coordinating with other disciplines for proper layout of site work; reviewing existing drives and providing layout of proposed pavement around building addition for vehicle, truck and forklift drives; stormwater analysis and incorporating into grading and drainage design; Rerouting existing underground storm as required; and creating underground utility plan.
CHEMICAL PROCESS
NEW WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
NEW MEAT PRODUCTION FACILITY
An equipment manufacturer is designing several modular buildings for a biotech company. Our team is assisting with electrical design and verifying the drawings cover all that is needed for permit. We are participating in design meetings and providing guidance and direction to the manufacturer in their drawing preparation and presentation.
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING REVIEW
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AUTOMANUFACTURINGPLANTIMPROVEMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT RELOCATION
CHILLED WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
An auto manufacturer is relocating equipment to one of its engine plants to another. Our team is providing mechanical, electrical and structural engineering services as well as architecture to support the plant improvements necessary to accommodate this equipment. Our scope of work includes three engineering studies to make recommendations for potential HVAC and utility modifications that may be needed. We are also providing a 3D scan of the plant to capture a general layout of the project area and utility lie in locations.
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Our team is working with an auto manufacturer to develop a viable system plan to variably shift chilled water load between a plant’s four chiller systems based on ambient weather conditions and plant internal conditions. Our scope of work is to collaborate with the owner and equipment suppliers to determine new valve locations and develop a sequence of operation for valving between systems, chiller staging, and cooling tower staging. The current system has a fixed separation between the systems. The target will be to install a variable separation between the systems to run as much of the production plant as possible on the most efficient chillers based on nameplate information.
FASTENER PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STUDY AND DOCUMENTATION
Complete A/E services for expansion of manufacturing space at a Transmission Production facility to allow for additional manufacturing space for car components for electric vehicles. Our scope of work spans the civil, structural, mechanical (HVAC and piping), and electrical engineering disciplines as well as architecture and surveying. The addition is utilizing pre-engineered metal building structures.
MANUFACTURING, CONT.
HEALTHCARE BUILDING ENVELOPE ANALYSIS
WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON, CONT.
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COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL
MANUFACTURING BUILDING ADDITION
Our team is performing an electrical system study and developing corresponding documentation to prepare for upgrades being planned at a fastener production plant. The upgrades are being undertaken to resolve excessive residual ground conditions that have been causing equipment damage.
A/E services for multi-phase building envelope evaluations at 79 facilities in a healthcare system. The first phase involves high-level investigation of the exterior of all exterior building walls. Areas to be observed include: Wall condition. This includes all materials, weep holes, junctures and appurtenances; Joint and expansion joint condition; Lintel condition; Window and door condition; Window and door frame condition; Caulking and sealant condition.
Architectural services for drawings and specifications to repair the damaged area around the perimeter of a multifamily housing building roof and to incorporate design details to prevent future damage.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING
FUELING STATION ADDITION FOR SOUTHWEST OHIO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BUILDINGS
MULTI-SITE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FOR ASHTABULA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
PARAPET REPAIR FOR AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Topographic survey and map the existing conditions of housing complex sites.
A&E services for design and construction oversight for the renovation/construction required for two bus washer installation projects.
FRENCHGOVERNMENTCREEKWWTP
A&E services for the renovation/construction work required for roof renovation projects at three facilities. Site 1 is 1,536 sq. ft in area and is a built up asphalt roof. Site 2 is 1,950 sq. ft in area and is EPDM style roof. Site 3 is composed of (6) different sections. Roof sections 1, 2, 6 are standing seam metal roof systems and roof sections 3, 4, 5 are adhered EPDM membrane systems.
A&E services for addition of a fueling station and canopy. SORTA has an onsite fueling station for its current diesel Paratransit vehicles. SORTA would like to add an above ground gasoline storage tank and fueling capabilities to the service area to fuel gasoline fleet vehicles as well as support vehicles.
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Surveying and civil engineering services for parking lot improvements. The project involves reducing the slope of an entrance drive to a parking lot adjacent to apartments and replacing a portion of the drive aisle in the parking lot.
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS FOR AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
BUS WASH STATION REPLACEMENTS FOR SOUTHWEST OHIO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BUILDINGS
A/E services to relocate the bar screen area of the French Creek WWTP to a new location on the plant’s property in order to improve operations and reliability. The relocation will allow the barscreen and wet well area to operate as one large wet well during high flow events without damaging electrical components or sensitive equipment. It would also reduce man hours spent cleaning/repairing/replacing components and flooded conduit after such events. Additionally, the project will result in safer operation by accommodating the class one/division one requirements and reducing, if not eliminating, flood damage of expensive components. It will also incorporate bar screen models that can rotate to a flat surface; thus, making all components of the barscreen easily accessible.
BAR SCREEN RELOCATION FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE
Construction administration, close-out and warranty services for parking lot improvements.
ROOF RENOVATIONS AT MULTIPLE SOUTHWEST OHIO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BUILDINGS
Ryan has demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical, and management capabilities. These proficiencies, along with his dedication to our clients and the REW team, make him well suited to take on this role. Ryan holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Structural Engineering from Cleveland State University. He is a firm shareholder and Past President of ASCE Cleveland, as well as involved with Cleveland State’s ASCE chapter. Ryan joined REW upon graduating in 2013 and has nearly 10 years of experience. He is a highly valued team member recognized for both excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
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Recognizing staff accomplishments
RYAN O’HEARN, PE - STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
GUSTAVO RAMIREZ, EIT - SUBSTATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
TEAM CELEBRATIONS
MITCHPROMOTIONSREYNOLDS,
PE - MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Mitch came to R.E. Warner as a college Co-op student in May 2008 and proved a great asset to the company from day one. Upon graduating in June 2009, Mitch was hired as a Mechanical Engineer. A leader from the start, Mitch has grown into a technical resource for clients and coworkers. With a thirst for expanding his knowledge, Mitch has continually grown his engineering skills, learning under senior staff and self-teaching in various subjects to fill in the gaps. He is a technical resource in HVAC and piping design, duct layout, SolidWorks and Finite Element Analysis, as well as a firm leader in the use of Revit and other new technologies like Blue Beam and BIM 360. Over the past year Mitch has grown into the supervisory role as he has taken on responsibilities of guiding the mechanical department in the areas of interviewing and hiring, manpower loading, proposal writing, and cost estimating. Mitch’s upbeat attitude is a welcome addition to our projects, teams, and the company as a whole.
Gustavo started as a design engineer with REW in December 2018. One of the first members of the substation group, his knowledge and work ethic helped him grow into a project lead, eventually stepping into the role of project manager, managing multiple substation projects and pursuing new clients. Over time, he was promoted to a Senior Project Manager overseeing the work of the substation group and managing over 60 substation projects. He works hard and is always available to answer questions from others, and he has done a great job organizing the group’s workflow. We look forward to many years of continued success and growth with Gustavo leading the group and everyone else’s hard work.
JEN KALIN, RA, LEED AP PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Jen joined REW in 2008. Over the years, she has grown from being a valued individual contributor, to being elected a shareholder, to managing projects, to managing the architectural department and serving as part of our management team. Jen’s commitment to excellence in her work, her dedication to clients, and her personable demeanor make her a natural and effective leader and outstanding client liaison. In addition, her superior organizational and communication skills make her an excellent manager of projects and staff. Jen has helped to grow our client base in her role as a Senior Project Manager and is well suited to leading further growth in taking on the role of Director of Business Development.
MATT BENOVIC, PE, SE, PMP PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ABBY TYSON: ELECTRICAL, PROMOTED TO ETF TEAM LEAD
Dan started with REW in January 2020 and over the past year has taken a lead role within our special project electrical group. In addition to engineering duties, Dan is responsible for weekly progress meetings, staff meetings, submittals, solutions to eliminate existing/ potential derating components for the client, issuing and maintaining ratings across multiple databases, ensuring project completion, information for client quarterly presentations, QA/ QC, and multiple administrative duties.
PROMOTIONS, CONT.
JUSTIN MONTONARO: PROMOTED TO PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
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DAN KILRAIN: ELECTRICAL, PROMOTED TO SUPERVISOR
Justin has been part of our special project electrical team since March 2021 and has demonstrated substantial dedication in his role. He has gained significant knowledge and seeks to continue growing his expertise. Justin is transitioning into a Procurement Engineer position, supporting a client procurement team. He will be dedicated to processing high voltage equipment orders for substations, becoming a liaison between design and manufacturers.
Matt joined R.E. Warner in May 2011 as a Structural Engineer. He quickly proved himself highly competent in technical and project management capabilities and was eventually assigned to project management roles. Matt has also worked to implement initiatives to better firm operations and worked to increase his knowledge and skills throughout his career, earning multiple licensures and certifications, with the most recent being the Project Management Professional (PMP). The PMP certifies that the recipient has been formally assessed and deemed to have the ability to effectively lead and direct the people, processes, and business priorities of a professional project. Matt’s experience and expertise make him well suited to lead our PM staff.
Abby started with REW in May 2020. She has been instrumental in developing the ETF team. In addition to engineering tasks, she is responsible for compiling a list of all models and documenting which ones have ratings changes for the client’s Quarterly Reports metrics, documenting causes of and validating the legitimacy of ratings changes to all models, pushing Preliminary models into Real-Time, assembling Quarterly Reports, discussing and reviewing ratings, changes, metrics, revision updates, discrepancies, etc. She also assists with training new employees, providing engineering solutions, and verifying when ratings changes occur.
Senior Project Manager
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (pictured right to left; top to bottom) Inspections Manager
David Malloy
JP Giacinto
Frank Adamo
WELCOME!
Senior Industrial Project Manager
WIllie Kesterson, PE
MIKEEXECUTIVEKEPPLER - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Assistant Project Manager, Substation
Senior Project Manager
Say hello to our newest team members
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Jorge Dorantes, RA
Mike has over 30 years of experience and has held a wide variety of accounting roles, most recently serving as CFO at National Comfort Institute in Sheffield Lake for over 10 years. His expertise includes Financial Management & Reporting, Budget & Cost Optimization, Acquisition Analysis & Integration Forecasting, Staff Training & Development, Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, and Executive Communications.
Julie Daggett - Accounting
Terrence Scott - Senior Structural Designer
MECHANICAL
Bret Smeraldi - Electrical Engineer
SURVEY
Brian Young - Senior Structural Designer
Paul Petersen - Senior Mechanical Engineer
Curran Arora - Electrical Engineer, Substation
Patrick Showers - Electrical Engineer
Reed Pinterich - Electrical Engineer, Substation
Dan Meyers - Project Inspector
Wesley (Wes) Miller - Senior Mechanical Technician
Scott Bickel, PE - Structural Engineer
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Robert Epp - Surveyor.
ELECTRICAL
Greg Mohr, PE - Senior Electrical Engineer.
Kaiden Douglass, PE - Senior Electrical Engineer
ADMINISTRATION
STAFF (pictured right to left; top to bottom)
INSPECTION
Kevin Albertson, PE - Structural Engineer
Ryan Geiring - Structural Engineer
Scott Kuntz, PE - Senior Substation Engineer.
Fred Tandoc - Electrical Engineer
STRUCTURAL
Rashid Omar - Electrical Engineer, Substation
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Typical structural inspections include: roofs crane runways bridges conveyors plant-wide walkways pipe racks containments buildings tanks stacks lifelines coke batteries and furnaces ultrasonic stone and coal silos deep mine duct work caster spray chambers light and cell towers various other equipment and structures
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FOCUS ON: STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS &PERSPECTIVESINVESTIGATIONS&INSIGHTS
Inspections
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Structural inspections, analyses and evaluations are crucial to ensuring safety as well as preventing the need for more extensive rehabilitation of buildings and infrastructure.
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As facilities age, they experience general wear and tear as well as changes and evolutions that can affect the integrity of structural components. Structural inspections, analyses and evaluations are crucial to ensuring safety as well as preventing the need for more extensive rehabilitation of buildings and infrastructure.
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Our team performs inspections for heavy industrial structures, equipment, and buildings at metal processing facilities, power plants, manufacturing complexes, refineries, and mines. During a structural inspection, our team systematically reviews the structural components of buildings and infrastructure to determine whether or not components are performing their functions or are in need of repair. Coupled with our structural analysis capabilities, we use these findings to determine methods of repair and/ or replacement. Our team performs structural inspections at high elevations, confined spaces and hazardous environments.
“Our team performs inspections for heavy industrial structures, equipment, and buildings at metal processing facilities, power plants, manufacturing complexes, refineries, and mines.”
Our observations and opinions are described in detail at the conclusion of the inspection via an official report. Specifically, the report contains findings, recommendations, repair guidelines, photos, and findings location drawing(s), as well as notes any critical repairs found. Having completed dozens of inspections, we have a library of standard repair methods developed for routinely encountered issues that expedites this process.
Evaluations and analysis come into play both for inspections program but also as part of planning changes to facilities.
Our team routinely evaluates structures, buildings and structural systems for our clients to ascertain whether their buildings are safe, code compliant and capable
Due to the critical nature of structural integrity, it is prudent that a qualified engineer performs structural inspections, evaluations and analysis. With a dedicated inspection manager, licensed structural engineer, as well as additional staff with decades of experience in structural investigations, we are ready to assist.
of handling the anticipated load. We visit the facility to determine the existing loads, the condition of the structure and determine the client’s loading requirements. Based on our study, we report to the client on our findings and recommend a course of action. If reinforcing or modifications are deemed necessary, we will design the reinforcing and
Fork trucks commonly run into building columns; roof trusses and members are used as lifting points. Things get damaged and need to be repaired to maintain the integrity of the structure. Processes, conveyors, cranes, etc. are added regularly to buildings and structures that may overload the building based on added load, snow loads, seismic and wind loads.
Several years ago, we performed a structural evaluation on 700+ trusses in a major automobile manufacturer’s facility. We determined the actual loading on each truss, compiled the member data on each truss, evaluated condition, calculated stresses, and reported the results including whether any needed further study or reinforcing. The truss geometry, members and loading were input into a STAAD program for each truss in question. The client can now contact us so we can quickly advise concerning impacts of additional or future loading conditions at the time they are being considered, long before a detailed design is completed.
We are also regularly called upon by client advisors regarding safe load ratings for existing structures such as mezzanines, equipment platforms, storage racks and various support structures. OSHA now requires load ratings to be posted on these types of structures, and we assist in these evaluations.
We use many criteria to develop priorities for facility inspections, including existing condition of infrastructure, plant operations associated with the inspection area, and safety factors in accessing the area. If an area is flagged by the client as needing immediate attention, we try to address it as soon as possible. Finally, safety controls and
repairs necessary. Our structural engineers have vast experience in all types of structural evaluations including water towers, crane runways, trusses, and building framing.
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Certain questions routinely come up: “What can we support off this structure safely?” or “Can this be supported from the roof without bringing the building down on ourselves?”
Evaluations & Analysis
required PPE are reviewed for the areas needing inspection.
NEW FARO SWIFT MOBILE SCANNING SYSTEM
FARO Focus S350+ Laser Scanner: The best-in-class S350+ features +/-1mm accuracy, a wide range of working environments, and with external camera system, up to 30% faster color scans. With improved on-site registration, the S350+ improves project efficiency and gets data in
With the combination of the ScanPlan and the S350+ in the Swift system, the benefits of each individual technology build on each other. In summary, the Swift System allows us to capture the data of your project at millimeter-level accuracy with greater speed and efficiency—up to 60% faster data collection. Then, since scan data being is registered mostly on the go, office time post site visit is greatly reduced, getting your scan into your teams’ hands faster than ever. Finally, you’re able to access all measurements you need at your convenience via your computer using our Webshare online scan viewer, no special software needed.
We are excited to announce that our team is now offering FARO Swift Scanning System. The Swift System is made up of several components that individually provide greater flexibility for your projects, improving efficiency and saving cost.
FARO ScanPlan 2D Mapper: ScanPlan allows us to quickly document the floor plan of a building. It captures the 2D floorplan and attaches high-res georeferenced images of the area in as much time as it takes to walk through the building. The captured data allows accurate mapping of the floor plan to be delivered in AutoCAD format or PDFs with all measurements and pictures shown. ScanPlan allows our team to make just one trip to the job site, preventing extra site visits, which is costly.
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your hands faster than ever. It allows massive data capture from floor to ceiling, and with millimeter-level accuracy, any dimensions needed will be accurate for your project. Further, measurements can be taken from the comfort of your office via our online scan viewer, no special software needed. Items like switches, windows, plugs, moldings, etc. can now be measured and located at your convenience from your office.
RAINBOW JUMPER CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER
SUPPORT FOR BEAT THE STREETS
BIM COORDINATOR TOM KUNSMAN HOSTS WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL EDUCATORS
HAPPENINGSBUSINESSDEVELOPMENT
AISTech turned out to be a fantastic conference! It was wonderful to reconnect with clients and colleagues and hear from industry leaders about their takes on trends in the metals sector. We walked away inspired and with increased pride of our history in serving this distinguished industry.
TO PRESENT AT ICMA 2022
RECAPPING AISTECH 2022
R.E. Warner had the pleasure of supporting Beat the Streets Cleveland at their first annual Benefit Gala at Cleveland Public Auditorium on August 6, 2022. Beat the Streets Cleveland is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to positively alter life’s trajectory for local K-12 student-athletes through access to youth development, mentoring, and wrestling. Learn more here: https://www.btscle.org/
DIRECTOR JEN KALIN, RA
BIM Coordinator Tom Kunsman has long served as a resource for local high schools with Technical Design courses - donating his time and knowledge. Recently, he hosted two workshops for instructors from Westlake High School, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, and the Excel TECC Career Program.
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REW TEAMS UP TO WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS
We’re walking to end Alzheimer’s on Sun., Oct. 2nd! The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Support our team here: https://bit.ly/3T5BwVY
Jen will be giving a presentation at the upcoming International County Managers Association conference taking place in September in Columbus, OH. Her presentation will cover the importance of proactive management to maintain and extend the life of buildings and facilities. Learn more about the conference: https://conference.icma.org/
R.E. Warner will be heading to Chagrin Valley Hunt Club at the end of August for the Rainbow Jumper Challenge benefitting UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. We are grateful to be able to support this cause!
As our firm Safety Coordinator, Dave works hard to develop our safety program and safety documentation. He manages our safety training program, safety investigations and reporting, client safety qualifications, and our safety equipment.
Inspection Manager JP Giacinto completed an intensive two-day course to gain training and certification as a Fall Protection Competent Person.
INSPECTION MANAGER JP GIACINTO COMPLETES INTENSIVE FALL PROTECTION CERTIFICATION
Noteworthy news to share
In keeping with our values of investing in continuing professional development for our team, REW kicked off a leadership development program for the growth of current and future REW leaders, including our current leadership team and up-and-coming managers. Continuous learning is essential to keep pace with the rapidly changing demands of the workplace and our industry.
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SAFETY COORDINATOR DAVE BRUNNER EARNS ADVANCED SAFETY CERTIFICATE Project Manager & Safety Coordinator Dave Brunner completed the 4-day National Safety Council POSH (Principles of Occupational Safety and Health) course and earning an Advanced Safety Certificate.
The program focuses on best practices for initiating and managing a safety program and covers 19 key safety, health, and OSHA compliance areas. Experienced safety professionals gain important knowledge updates about safety management and compliance.
The course, based on 1910 OSHA General Industry and 1926 OSHA Construction Industry included: Working At Heights; Fall Protection Oversight; Systems and Planning; Anchor Points; Body Supports; Connectors; Vertical Systems; Horizontal Systems; Climbing and Positioning; Descent & Rescue; Equipment Care; End User Inspections Work Applications; and Systems Analysis.
NOTEWORTHY
Through structured leadership and professional development experiences, we intend to focus on strengthening the competencies and practices needed to best support our teams and our goals. Ultimately, we aim to further enhance our culture through a renewed commitment to R.E. Warner’s mission of creating, communicating, and conserving knowledge to enrich our capacity to think, learn, act, and lead with integrity and wisdom.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING IMPLEMENTED
CLINTON WILBER EARNS RA
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Architect Clinton Wilber has passed all seven of the Architectural Registration Exams (ARE) to become a licensed registered architect in the State of Wisconsin.
REW was featured twice recently in Properties Magazine. On page 70, our firm is spotlighted for our 70th Anniversary. On page 49, the recent Union Home Mortgage office project for which we provided civil design and surveying services is covered. View it here: https://bit.ly/3dwD1vV
PRESIDENT & CEO TED BELTAVSKI, PE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS AT REW
One of REW’s electrical engineering project teams achieved a 96% rating on a client’s Consultant Scorecard! This client utilizes multiple consultants for ongoing projects and has a scoring system to assess quality. Scores include quality of design as well as budget and schedule adherence. Our team is consistently among the top 3.
RYAN GEIRING PASSES FE EXAM
REW FEATURED IN PROPERTIES MAGAZINE
Structural Engineer Ryan Giering passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam! The test is approximately 6 hours and covers a wide breadth of engineering topics. It’s the first step in becoming a professional licensed engineer (PE).
President & CEO, Ted Beltavski, PE recently celebrated 20 years at R.E. Warner and 10 years as President. Since joining the firm, Ted has consistently delivered skillful, dedicated leadership in service to the company as well as the professional success of our employees. Throughout his tenure, Ted has moved the company forward through the leadership of our people, recruiting top talent, continuing our upward trajectory of increased revenues and profits, developing a culture of wellness, investing in cutting-edge technology, and evolving ownership in our firm. He is well respected by our clients and team at R.E. Warner for his leadership coaching techniques which inspire excellence at work and in life.
REW ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS ACHIEVE 96% RATING ON CONSULTANT SCORECARD
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Simply put, R.E. Warner is a highly-skilled, multi-faceted, engineering firm that values people, relationships and our clients’ roles in keeping society moving. While we provide an extensive list of services across engineering, architecture and surveying, we also offer decades of experience, expertise and dedication to quality and service.
Whether it’s surveying for an entirely new project, designing an addition to your current facility or completing a maintenance task, we don’t see our work as helping our clients with a singular project—we see it as a stepping stone to establishing a partnership that fuels their operation and lasts for years to come.