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Connecting With Issue No. 7 Mechanical Construction • Team Construct • Design Assist • Design Build • Facility Maintenance Service • Building Automation www.limbachinc.com | Healthcare • Institutional & Government • Entertainment & Leisure • Commercial • Residential • Retail • Mission Critical • Transportation • Manufacturing Limbach Saves a School From Rising Energy Costs Environmentally Conscience Solutions Equate to Cost Savings Four More Senior-Level Limbach Employees Graduate from ALI Limbach Conducts Safety Training at Many Locations Highlights of New Projects ENERGY solutions What are you doing about using less energy?
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Connecting WithIssue No. 7
Mechanical Construction • Team Construct • Design Assist • Design Build • Facility Maintenance Service • Building Automation
Environmentally Conscience Solutions Equate to Cost Savings
Four More Senior-Level Limbach Employees Graduate from ALI
Limbach Conducts Safety Training at Many Locations
Highlights of New Projects
ENERGY solutionsWhat are you doing about using less energy?
Sabo/Limbach: Saves School from Rising Energy CostsCurrently, many public school districts throughout the nation are experiencing a budgetary crisis as they struggle to meet the demands of rising energy costs. Such was the case for one high school in the Beavercreek City School District, near Dayton, Ohio. In 2006, it was found that energy usage at Beavercreek High School amounted to more than half of the entire District’s total utility bill. Obviously, the school’s disproportionably high energy expenditure was indicating a major deficiency in their system. Beavercreek contacted Sabo/Limbach Energy Services to perform a detailed energy audit in an effort to isolate the potential problem areas.
In the late 1990’s, the high school performed extensive expansion renovations in order to accommodate a tide of ever increasing enrollment. Additional boilers were then required to facilitate the heating needs of the new space. A central plant was developed by connecting the existing boiler room with a newly constructed second. After the renovations however, an unanticipated and dramatic escalation in the utility bills signified evidence of a critical design flaw.
Through a thorough inspection of the buildings energy consumption, Sabo/Limbach concluded that the boiler piping system lacked a return loop that would allow the reuse of existing cold or warm water. Thus, energy was constantly wasted as the boilers worked well beyond the heating demand. Additionally, control sequences and airflows in the new portion of the building were not suited for the actual daily occupancy. Sabo/Limbach proposed a $240,000 project to initially reconstruct the faulty boiler room piping, allowing pre-heated water to be reused and eliminating excess heat delivered to the building. Secondly, the building control system would be optimized to operate HVAC equipment consistent with specific occupancy and airflow needs. The projected electric and natural gas savings were $45,000 annually. Fortunately, the savings have already well exceeded expectations.
In the five months since the project’s completion, Beavercreek has saved $17,000 in electric costs and $54,000 in gas costs, equating to a total 5-month savings of $71,000. Beavercreek is estimated to recoup their investment in a little more than two years. As Gary Sattler, the district’s Director of Business Services, said, “The cool thing about it is once the savings occurs, it happens for ever.” With this success in mind, Beavercreek is continuing to partner with Sabo/Limbach to seek out more energy-efficiency improvements throughout the district.
High Performance Buildings: Environmentally Conscience Solutions Equate to Cost SavingsAccording to the National Science and Technology Council, Commercial buildings consume approximately one-third of the world’s energy. In the US, buildings account for more than 40% of the total US energy consumption. If current trends continue, buildings will be the largest consumer of global energy by 2025. As the majority of building energy use is related to HVAC and lighting, the rising cost of energy will translate to an ever increasing cost in facility operation. Luckily, new equipment and technologies are providing cost effective ways for building owners to conserve energy.
For the past 10 years now, Limbach’s Engineering & Design Service (LEDS) has been developing and implementing innovative solutions to help its customers realize a reduction in energy usage, operational expense, water usage, and greenhouse gas emissions. By performing an Energy Performance Analysis, Limbach is able to audit a buildings overall utility consumption and devise a proper energy management strategy. This audit enables Limbach to present the best path to take for minimizing a systems energy output, while outlining the expected payback period for each energy-saving procedure.
As environmental concerns are shaping the future of construction, the challenge lies in getting building owners to see the connection between energy reducing techniques and economic return. With Limbach’s approach, clients’ can fully visualize how the installation of energy-efficient equipment and building materials will affect long-term utility costs. Customers can now demonstrate environmental responsibility while also receiving the greatest return on their investment.
For further information, please contact Vincent D’Alessandro, LEDS Energy Solutions Engineer at [email protected]
Four More Senior-Level Limbach Employees Graduate from ALI Last November, four senior level Limbach employees attended MCAA’s highly-acclaimed Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) Course at the Babson College Executive Education Center. The course is catered to the mechanical contracting and service industry and is designed to teach top-level executives the art of leading profitable companies. Limbach has been sending four employees annually and this year the chosen included Jay Sharp, Dennis Sacco, Jr., Tim Ward, and Michael Balistreri.
Over an intensive ten-day period, participants were instructed on a series of issues pertaining to business leadership and entrepreneurial strategies. Featured topics encompassed business finance, change management, opportunity identification, managing risk, as well as communication and negotiation skills. Attendees consisted of leadership representatives for several North American companies in the industry, providing for excellent future networking opportunities. “I truly enjoyed the Babson experience,” says Jay Sharp, Branch Manager at Columbus Limbach. “Not only did I learn a great deal about business, I also made some great friends from companies across the country.”
In this dynamic and ever changing marketplace, a company depends on the people in charge becoming proficient with such skill sets. As Graduates of the ALI, these Limbach employees will be further equipped with the necessary talents to continue Limbach’s growth and success.
Earlier this year, Western Air Limbach provided primary sponsorship for a Benefit Golf Tournament held at the Moorpark Country Club in Moorpark, California. The tournament, hosted by J.R. Abbott Construction Company and the Glendale Police Officers Association, raised funds for the 22 month old grandson of a superintendent at J.R. Abbott. The boy, named William Wofford, survived a tough battle with leukemia and is currently in remission after undergoing 9 long months of chemotherapy at the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. His family, determined to be by his side, had to take time off work and stay in temporary housing near the hospital. The proceeds from the benefit were used to help the family recover costs incurred during that period.
“We became aware of William’s pediatric cancer last February and the golf benefit being held on his behalf,” says Western Air’s Financial Manager, Pete Rennard.
“Quite frankly, it was a no brainier to get involved by becoming the tournament’s Master Sponsor. We were able to team up with our customer and our customer’s customer, in addition to other contractors and civic groups, to help out the family and get the Limbach name out in front.”
The tournament managed to raise in excess of $20K, a success made possible through the collaborative generosity of all companies involved. This included Harris & Ruth Painting, All Temperatures Controlled, D/K Mechanical, SCG Electric, Menne Electric, Devenny Group, Costco Fire Protection, Precision Floor Covering, Engineering Enterprise, and Landmark Electric.
William’s grandfather and J.R. Abbott are currently working at the Glendale Adventise Medical Center in Glendale, California, where Western Air Limbach is also on the project installing HVAC.
Architecture 2030: Adopting the ChallengeDuring 2002, in response to the global-warming crisis and other environmental dilemmas, 30-year veteran architect Edward Mazria, founded the non-profit research organization, Architecture 2030. Completely non-partisan and independent, Mazria declares that Architecture 2030’s mission is to “achieve a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the Building Sector by changing the way buildings and developments are planned, designed and constructed.” The challenge lies in developing an approach that simultaneously reduces CO2 emissions while also proving advantageous to economic concerns. But for Architecture 2030, the Cost/Benefit analysis is simple.
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), buildings are identified as being responsible for 48% of US energy consumption and GHG emissions. Residential, commercial and industrial building operations consume 76% of total US electricity generation. Coal-fired power plants, which produce 81% of the sector’s CO2 emissions, are the major source of this
energy. Architecture 2030 proposes that investments in energy efficient building and renovation methods will initiate the cumulative effects of reducing energy consumption, saving consumers in energy bills, and creating permanent new jobs. This money invested and saved will cycle through the economy several times over, providing the U.S. with a much needed stimulus.
Efforts to incite both the building industry and nation towards energy efficient practices culminated in January of 2006, when Architecture 2030 officially issued the 2030 Challenge. Essentially, the Challenge offers the construction industry a strategic timeline for implementing energy reducing designs that would produce 100% carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030. The effectiveness of the challenge so far, lies in obtainable initiatives that can be executed immediately through existing building codes.
As HVAC design characteristics have the largest impact on the amount of energy a building requires, it is companies like Limbach that are most sought after to adopt the Challenge. With the launching of the Focus on Green Committee in 2007, Limbach already exemplifies an eco-conscience company. We are working with clients to develop innovative energy saving solutions that are simultaneously ecologically and economically beneficial. By partnering with the already sizable base of companies and governments participating in the 2030 Challenge, Limbach can further highlight its commitment to environmentally mindful building practices.
To find out more about adopting the challenge, or to see who already has visit: http://www.architecture2030.org/2030_challenge/index.html
On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, the final piece of steel was raised into place at the W Hotel and Residences - one of Limbach Boston’s current high-profile projects. Known as a “topping off ceremony,” the event signifies the completion of the development’s steel frame, while recognizing the hard work of the construction trades men. Heralded for “bringing a new sense of vibrancy to Boston’s Theater district,” by the city’s Mayor, Limbach is proud to be part of such an historic venture.
The W Boston is a $130 million, 425,000 square foot, 26 floored, mixed use project, located at 100 Stuart Street in the heart of Midtown. Representing the height of modern luxury and innovative design, the property is set to feature 235 lavishly appointed guest rooms, 123 private residences, 15,000 square feet of commercial space, and a two-level underground parking garage.
The team consists of developers Sawyer Enterprises, construction manager Bovis Lend Lease, mechanical engineer TMP, and develop manager Jones Lang LaSalle. The architects include TRO Jung/Brannen, William Rawn Associates and Architects, Inc. The building is owned by SW Boston Hotel Ventures, LLC. Limbach’s involvement began in April of 2007, after Bovis was selected to be the Construction Manager. We were viewed as the obvious HVAC candidate due to our expertise and experience with previous high rise, mixed use projects in downtown Boston.
Prior to being awarded the contract, the project was deemed over budget. With the assistance of LEDS, Boston Limbach reviewed the documents and developed a list of Value Engineering (VE) items to get the HVAC cost down, without sacrificing quality. While Limbach has already been cultivating a real “team” construct atmosphere with Bovis, this project was an excellent opportunity to create a rapport with TMP. So far, the results have been quite positive.
Since there are no boilers on this project, heat is provided by shell & tube steam to water heat exchangers. Steam is generated by an outside vender and transmitted to the site through a series of
subterranean piping systems. Mechanical Engineer Magazine received images of the PRV stations which Limbach fabricated for the heat exchangers, remarking that, “all future steam PRV stations designed by TMP should look like this.”
Hopefully, this project marks the start of a beneficial working relationship with TMP and all the other companies involved. The Boston W Hotel and Residences is currently slated for an opening in the summer of 2009.
Boston Limbach Works on World-Renowned, W Hotel & Residences Project
Considering the current economic situation, this year has been particularly difficult for a lot of families. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. economy lost 524,000 jobs in December, boosting the unemployment rate from a revised 6.8 percent in November to 7.2 percent – the highest in 15 years. Driven by a painful combination of layoffs and rising food costs, a record 31.6 million Americans are now receiving food stamp benefits; numbers not seen since the 1960’s. Over the holiday season, these concerns prompted many Limbach employees to turn their thoughts to ways of alleviating some of the hardships many families are facing.
Western Air Limbach, as well as the Pittsburgh Branch and the Corporate Office, both organized food drives through their local Food Banks. At Pittsburgh’s annual potluck luncheon, it was requested that all attendees bring a donation of non-perishable items for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Days prior to the luncheon, the generous support began to stream in. While in Los Angeles, The Food Bank of Southern California was contacted and field and office employees contributed boxes of food, clothing, toys, games, and cash.
In Boston, a Thanksgiving raffle was held to raise money for local families in need. The proceeds were used to purchase 13 gift certificates from a local supermarket that were included inside a food basket. The following month, branch employees adopted a young family from the Woburn Council for Social Concern, providing presents in an effort to give the two children a special Christmas morning. Staff at the Warrington Branch also assembled gifts that were donated to struggling families in their community.
The Limbach employees in Florida also made an effort this year. The Tampa office donated gifts to the Ronald McDonald House to aid with their Holiday Wish List, and no doubt helped to improve the holidays for a few sick kids and their parents. While in September, Harper Limbach supplied finical support to the Great Oaks Village, a residential foster care provider that offers a safe home to children who are victims of abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
The Holidays provide a great occasion to contemplate what we have to feel fortunate about. This holiday season, Limbach employees were afforded an opportunity to enhance the quality of life for a few families who might not be so lucky. By reaching out and touching those in need, Limbach endeavors to make a meaningful contribution to the community and lasting impression on the lives of its citizens. As the president and C.E.O. of Limbach, Charlie Bacon, reflects, “It’s a difficult time in the economy right now and it’s great to see people step up and help others that are in need.”
Limbach Employees Show Community Spirit Over the Holidays
Limbach Pittsburgh Safety NotesLimbach Pittsburgh has taken their safety program a step further by appointing a full time safety manager, Jim Blose. Jim can devote a lot of his attention to the IIF culture while working with the safety committee to implement safety procedures, plans, and rewards. Some of the accomplishments Limbach Pittsburgh has achieved in the past quarter are as follows:
• Completing a 30 hour OSHA course with 17 of our leading foremen and project managers.
• Updating emergency contact files and handing out emergency contact information stickers to be pasted inside each employee’s hat; including name, emergency contact person and known allergies.
• Improving employee’s visibility on our job sites. Weld coats have been changed to Hi-Visibility orange and each field employee received Hi-Visibility tee shirts with the Limbach logo on the back.
• Reviewing and restructuring the safety orientation program so that new employees have a better understanding of their role and responsibilities in our IIF culture as well as Limbach’s commitment to their safety and wellness.
Boston Limbach Fall Safety Luncheon Met With AppreciationBoston Limbach recently held a safety training luncheon in an effort to familiarize their foreman with current practices in fall protection. The event kicked off with a delicious barbeque cook out, preceding safety demonstrations conducted by Lance Swartwout, Northeast Sales Manager for Capital Safety.
Lance explained how absolutely necessary it is for a company like Limbach to create a comprehensive fall protection program. He provided a customized training truck that his company uses to visually highlight the many dangers associated with falls. The features of this truck included a hydraulically operated platform that created 10-feet high standing columns with a cross brace. A series cable supported weights hung off the cross brace and were triggered to release at various heights. An LED display indicated the amount of force exerted from each release. The purpose of this demonstration was to illustrate how a tremendous amount of force can accumulate in only a short distance.
Even though Lance represented the product line of a particular manufacturer, his performance well exceeded that of an ordinary sales call. Feedback from the day was overwhelmingly positive and the impact was immediate. Directly following the formal training, Limbach employees were invited to examine the latest in fall protection hardware and software. Without delay, many of the foremen re-inspected their own fall protection equipment in order to ensure its proper validity.
Needless to say, the safety luncheon was a great success and the efforts of Lance and Capital Safety were appreciated by all. “If you have them in your area we would highly recommend this demonstration.” Says Tom Crane, Limbach Boston’s new Safety and Commissioning Manager.
The Limbach Family Loses One of its BestSadly, in the beginning of this year, Limbach unexpectedly lost one it’s most beloved and well respected employees. On January 29, 2009 Jim Zak passed away, leaving a legacy at Limbach stretching 35 years. Remembered for his humorous and friendly demeanor, Jim was a true team player, making countless contributions to the success of his company.
Staring his Limbach career as a sheet metal tradesman at the Detroit branch, Jim worked through the ranks becoming a foreman, then Project Manager, and on to Safety Director. Proving himself time and time again, Jim accepted each promotion with a sincere humility, earning the admiration of all his coworkers.
An integral part of the safety culture at Detroit Limbach, his deep compassion for the welfare of the workers was always apparent. Never seeking recognition, Jim’s true focus was always on helping other people. Good-natured and caring, this is his departing legacy. He will be missed by the entire Limbach family.
“Jim’s unexpected and shocking departure has left us with a hole in our lives and hearts,” offers Hal Ruffner, EVP of the Central Region, “we will not forget the lessons we have learned from a dear family member and close friend.”
Williard Limbach Revs Up On SafetyEarly in 2008, Tom Lennon, Branch Manager at Willard Limbach, implemented the Vehicle Inspection Program. Williard Limbach has over 100 vehicles being utilized on any given day. Because of this, the Inspection Program was quite crucial. The goal was to bring in two vehicles per week and ensure they were equipped with safe tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Fifty-four vehicles were inspected between January and July. Several com-a-longs, cords and regulators were removed from service and replaced. Also, break down triangles were issued to every truck and fire extinguishers were refilled as needed. Another thoroughly inspected item was the ladders that accompany the vehicles. Many were removed from the trucks and destroyed while others simply required new ropes, shoes or pulleys. Finally, to ensure the furthering of vehicle safety at Williard Limbach, each technician viewed a ladder safety video.
Limbach Pittsburgh’s Safety Picnic a Huge SuccessLast summer, Limbach Pittsburgh held a Safety Recognition picnic at Boyce Park for all of the branch employees. The purpose of the picnic was to reinforce the Incident and Injury Free (IIF), and “I CARE” culture so highly revered at Limbach. Also, congratulations were in order for all the foremen and project managers who have completed the OSHO 30 hour training program.
The day was an excellent means of further exploring Limbach’s commitment to the safety of its workers. For example, a table was set up to display and distribute the latest in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). “Guys are quite particular about their gloves,” says safety manager, Jim Blose, “so we handed out different types in order to get some feedback on what works best for them.”
Limbach Pittsburgh wishes to extend its warm appreciation to all the vendors that donated some great prizes. The success of the picnic would not have been possible without their generous support. “Everyone went home happy,” Jim recollects. “It’s always a great day when the field and office people can get together to celebrate Limbach’s achievements.”
Limbach Boston Welcomes New Safety & Commissioning ManagerIn the fall of 2008 Tom Crain was hired as the new Safety and Commissioning Manager here at Limbach Boston. Tom brings with him over 30 years experience in the construction industry. His background includes service management, project management, and a wealth of HVAC knowledge.
Tom has quickly embraced the IIF concept, and looks forward to further training. He recently traveled to Washington DC to meet with Bill Brock and learn the ins and outs of Limbach safety policies and philosophies. Although Tom has only been with us for a short while, we have already received positive feedback from his peers in the field.
Please join us in welcoming Tom to the Limbach Boston Team!
Limbach DC Safety NotesContinuing to remind our employees about living Incident and Injury Free (IIF) everyday, is always at the forefront of day-to-day business. In adherence to this notion, Limbach DC has turned the IIF commitment card into magnetic posters that attach to the inside of all gang boxes as well as other locations throughout the office.
Last fall, fourteen foremen completed the OSHA 30 course taught in house. In September, a 20 hour bridging class will be offered to both foreman and project managers who already have the ten-hour certification. Undergoing the thirty-hour training provides these employees with the ability to better evaluate hazards, reinforce safe practices and stop unsafe behavior before it becomes an accident.
In the summer of 2008 Limbach DC reached the one year period without a lost time accident. We have now gone 1505 days with only one lost time accident, totaling 1,257,000 hours. As we extend the IIF process to both foremen and project managers we hope to eliminate all lost time accidents in the future.
• As Limbach continues to grow and secure an ever increasing flow of new jobs, our first priority is the safety of all field employees. Regular, up-to-date safety training is necessary to ensure that the proper procedures and contingences are always adhered to. The prevailing theme throughout these orientations is the, “I CARE” philosophy. The “I CARE” message personalizes the immense concern Limbach extends to every last employee.
• In early October, the DC branch held a First Aid, CPR refresher course. The course is open to all Limbach employees who currently hold a CPR card set to expire in October/ November of this year.
• In December, the DC branch will host a Foreman’s IIF Action Training Session, presented by JMJ Associates. This two-day course, will equip Limbach foreman with the tools essential to managing any and all safety issues concerning their personnel. The seminar will focus on developing each participants ability to:
– Recognize and remove obstacles to working safely– Recognize and reinforce safer work practices– Recognize and redirect unsafe work practices– Build confidence in the IIF practices of field employees, so they may set an example for
others.– Put the “I Care” theme of IIF into practice.– Representatives from other Limbach branches will audit the session for reference with their
The Harper Limbach Safety CelebrationGiven enough time, a workforce will come to resemble a family. In striving to meet a common set of goals, a special rapport develops that goes far beyond the typical work relationship. Each member of the team holds a genuine interest in the well being of everyone around them. For at the heart of every company’s success, is its ability to work effectively as a group. Limbach’s continued growth is contingent upon this philosophy. As such, it is important to periodically take a moment and express our appreciation.
Annually, Harper Limbach LLC conducts a recognition celebration to honor employees for each five year period they spend with the company. Obviously, devoting such a substantial period of ones life requires a mutual appreciation and dedication to the company and one another. The future of Limbach rests on the shoulders of these individuals.
In 2008, the recognition awards were bestowed at Harper Limbach’s Safety Celebration, at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.
It should also be noted, that Harper Limbach has enjoyed an outstanding safety record. The correlation between this record and the number of long term employees is not a coincidence. It is in fact, perfect evidence to the notion that a company’s potential is only limited by its ability to secure a committed workforce.
25 YearsHerman Williams Billy Brockenbrough
20 YearsJim McLaughlinRamona Hauser
15 Years Terri Licking Helen DavidsonJim Burdick
10 Years Tim Ward (LEDS)
5 YearsRick Warner Paul Waldorf Brian Riezinger Bill Ressel Rick Morgan Tom MettsJulio Martinez Keith Clayton
Dearborn Town Center MOBOwner: RedicoCustomer: DaileyMarket: HealthcareService: Design BuildLocation: Dearborn, MI
University of Michigan North Quad PlumbingOwner: University of MichiganCustomer: Walbridge AldingerMarket: EducationService: Plan & Spec.Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Arbor Networks Data CenterOwner: Arbor NetworksCustomer: Sachse ConstructionMarket: Data CenterService: Design BuildLocation: Ann Arbor, MI
Argonaut Campus RevitalizationOwner: Argonaut Campus DevelopersCustomer: Walbridge AldingerMarket: OfficeService: Team ConstructLocation: Detroit, MI
Beaumont Royal Oak North PavilionOwner: Beaumont HospitalCustomer: Turner ConstructionMarket: Health CareService: Team Construct.Location: Royal Oak, MI
Wayne County Port AuthorityOwner: Wayne CountyCustomer: White/OlsonMarket: InstitutionService: Design BuildLocation: Detroit
Harvard Fogg Museum Relocation – HUAM Somerville Fine ArtsOwner: HarvardCustomer: Skanska USAMarket: InstitutionService: HVACLocation: Somerville, MA
Google IncOwner: GoogleCustomer: Wise ConstructionMarket: CommercialService: HVACLocation: Cambridge, MA
Montefiore OR AHUOwner: University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterCustomer: University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterMarket: HospitalService: Plan & SpecLocation: Pittsburgh, PA
UPMC BST 2,8,9 & 10th Floor RenovationsOwner: University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterCustomer: P.J. Dick, Inc.Market: HealthcareService: Plan & SpecLocation: Pittsburgh, PA
Med One Medical Office BuildingOwner: The Rubinoff CompanyCustomer: P.J. DickMarket: HealthcareService: Plan & SpecLocation: Monroeville, PA
Reliant Energy – Cheswick Station FGDOwner: Reliant EnergyCustomer: Reliant Energy Market: Mission CriticalService: Plan & SpecLocation: Cheswick, PA
Bay Valley APC UtilitiesOwner: Bay Valley FoodsCustomer: Bay Valley FoodsMarket: ManufacturingService: Plan & SpecLocation: Pittsburgh, PA
LAH NeuroscienceOwner: Excela HealthCustomer: A. MartiniMarket: HospitalService: Plan & SpecLocation: Latrobe, PA
WRH AB2 PediatricOwner: Excela HealthCustomer: A. Martini & Co.Market: HospitalService: Plan & SpecLocation: Greensburg, PA
VA Medical @ Del MonteOwner: Continental Building Systems – Development GroupCustomer: Continental Building SystemsMarket: HealthcareService: Plan & SpecLocation: Pittsburgh, PA
Philadelphia Zoo Avian CenterOwner: Philadelphia Zoological SocietyCustomer: Hessert ConstructionMarket: EntertainmentService: Special ProjectsLocation: Philadelphia, PA
MCI Verizon Business CenterOwner: MCICustomer: Johnson ControlsMarket: CommercialService: HVACLocation: Newark, NJ
Hill House Hall Owner: University of PennsylvaniaCustomer: WG Hinman Inc.Market: Institutional & GovernmentService: HVACLocation: Philadelphia, PA
Silverman HallOwner: University of PennsylvaniaCustomer: University of PennsylvaniaMarket: Institutional & GovernmentService: HVACLocation: Philadelphia, PA
Spitz, Inc.Owner: Spitz Space SystemsCustomer: Spitz Space SystemsMarket: CommercialService: HVACLocation: Chadds Ford, PA
Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaOwner: Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaCustomer: Target Building ConstructionMarket: HealthcareService: HVAC & PlumbingLocation: Philadelphia, PA
Aramark Building, 18th Floor Owner: Aramark Customer: C. Erickson & SonsMarket: CommercialService: HVACLocation: Philadelphia, PA
Verizon Chiller & Cooling Tower Owner: VerizonCustomer: Tishman Construction Market: CommercialService: HVACLocation: Philadelphia, PA
Union Scioto Schools Energy Project Owner: Union Scioto SchoolsCustomer: Union Scioto SchoolsMarket: EducationalService: Performance ContractingLocation: Chillicothe, OH
Air Handler Replacement ProjectOwner: Marion General HospitalCustomer: Marion General HospitalMarket: Health CareService: Plan & SpecLocation: Marion, OH
Limbach Detroit Presented An OSHA 30 ClassLimbach Detroit has been providing OSHA 30 training for all our foremen, project managers and project engineers. As part of our IIF Safety Training Program, these classes help to provide all field site project teams with a better understanding of Federal Safety Requirements. This in turn helps them to better manage any and all safety concerns that may occur on their projects. Detroit in the end will have 44, OSHA 30 trained employees. In addition, the program offered First Aid/CPR training and NFPA70E/OSHA electrical training.
Pete Giacalone, Alex Afelt, Kit Latimer and Pat Sementkowski performing the hands on training
Chris Jackson conducting OSHA 30 training for 17 employees
Safety Awareness in Limbach Columbus is Leading to Safest Year EverDave McLaughlin, Safety Manager at Limbach Columbus, has spent a lot of time recently exploring the “Safety Culture” of the company. He is pleased to report that safety is of the foremost priority to the men and women in Columbus. Not long ago, Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Commitment Cards were instituted and distributed to all team members. These IIF Cards indicate the desire held by all to achieve a workplace environment completely committed to safety concerns. The cards contain a series of bulleted safety points which will serve as a personal oath for the card signer to abide by. Columbus intends on using the cards as part of an incentive program, where by employees can earn points by familiarizing themselves with the card’s statements as well as having them on their person at all times. Currently, these points can be exchanged for various clothing articles and accessories. However, an expanded catalogue is being developed that will offer a wider range of exciting items (such as Apple iPods). The response to this enticement method has been quite enthusiastic as employees are eager for the opportunity to display their commitment to safety. Columbus is on track for having one of their best safety years. The bottom line is for each person to make it home to their family every day unharmed.
Collocate Military Department Of Investigative Agencies (MilDep)Owner: US NavyCustomer: Hensel Phelps ConstructionMarket: Government/MilitaryService: Design Build Location: Quantico, Virginia
Beaumont Troy Powerhouse ExpansionOwner: Beaumont HospitalCustomer: Barton MalowMarket: Health CareService: Plan & SpecLocation: Troy, MI
LAUSD Central High School #13Owner: Los Angeles Unified School DistrictCustomer: Turner ConstructionMarket: EducationalService: Plan & SpecLocation: Los Angeles, CA
LAUSD South Region High School #4Owner: Los Angeles Unified School DistrictCustomer: Suffolk ConstructionMarket: EducationalService: Plan & SpecLocation: Long Beach, CA
Polytechnic School, Phase I & IIOwner: Polytechnic School (private school)Customer: Benchmark ContractorsMarket: EducationalService: Plan & SpecLocation: Pasadena, CA
Life Link Tissue BankOwner: Life LinkCustomer: Skanska USAMarket: HealthcareService: Plan & SpecLocation: Tampa, FL
New England Baptist HospitalOwner: New England Baptist HospitalCustomer: ShawmutMarket: HealthcareService: HVACLocation: Boston, MA
UMass Bio LabOwner: UMass Medical CenterCustomer: William BerryMarket: Mission CriticalService: Design BuildLocation: Mattapan, MA
School without WallsOwner: DC Public SchoolsCustomer: Turner ConstructionMarket: EducationService: HVAC & Plumbing - Design BuildLocation: Washington, DC
Project Z - Roosevelt HallOwner: National Defense UniversityCustomer: Tetra Tech Facilities ConstructionMarket: Institutional & GovernmentService: HVAC & Plumbing - Design BuildLocation: Washington DC
Arlington County Court House and Detention CenterOwner: Arlington County Customer: Custom EnergyMarket: Institutional & GovernmentService: HVAC & Electrical - Design BuildLocation: Washington, DC
Butler HospitalOwner: Butler HospitalCustomer: Turner ConstructionMarket: HospitalScope: Plan/SpecLocation: Butler, PA
University of Pittsburgh - Amos Hall RenovationsOwner: University of PittsburghCustomer: Mascaro ConstructionMarket: InstitutionScope: Plan/SpecLocation: Pittsburgh, PA
SportsworksOwner: Carnegie Science CenterCustomer: Mascaro ConstructionMarket: EntertainmentScope: Plan/Spec New Exhibition Hall with 17,500 sq ft on the ground floor and 2,500 sq ft 2nd floor & balconyLocation: Pittsburgh, PA
Chambers Hall Fitness Center -Univ. of Pgh., Greensburg CampusOwner: University of PittsburghCustomer: Allegheny ConstructionMarket: InstitutionScope: Plan/SpecLocation: Greensburg, PA
Cadillac Steam PlantOwner: State of MichiganCustomer: Jones Lang LasalleMarket: CommercialService: Design BuildLocation: Detroit, Michigan
HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW PROJECTS AWARDED (CONT.)Western Air Limbach’s OSHA 30 TrainingFor Limbach, a key value in achieving business excellence is the development of a strong safety culture. Realizing an incident & injury free work environment necessitates an everyday commitment. The personnel responsible for construction activities require continuous updating on the best way to handle any of the safety and health concerns that they may encounter.
In order to strengthen our Culture of Safety, JoshuaCasey Corporate Training and Education was brought in to conduct two 30 hour training sessions at Western Air Limbach. The first 30 hours were aimed specifically at foreman. The second included project managers, project engineers, estimators, field superintendents, and field operations managers. “This training is a MUST,” says Special Projects Manager, Ronald Q. Santos. “I’ve been in the business for twenty years and have not attended such a complete and informative class of this kind.”
Each session ended with a test, after which participants received a Certificate of Completion along with a 30 hour OSHA completion card from the Department of Labor.
The first session included:Brad Stitt, Chuck McDaniels, Darrell Gilman, Del Richardson, Jeremy Bennett, Jose Fuentes, Loren Forbes, Mark Garcia, Paul Lopez, Simon Cote.
The second session included:Brando Blanco, Gene McCarthy, Geoff Ward, Jim Chen, Jim Haas, John Rivera, Joe Finneran, Mike Moynagh, Noel Reyes, Ralph Mudge, Rick Fulgencio, Robert Morgan, Ron Santos, Simon Bhavilai, Terry Moynagh.
Other members who have previously completed OSHA 30 Training include:Angel Martel, Jim Causey, Mike Ramirez, Ramon Samayoa, Richard Dykes, Tim Hinson
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Welcome to the Limbach Family – New Hires & Returning EmployeesThe following are the latest additions to our ever-growing Limbach family. Welcome and Congratulations to all!
Kerri Allen, Ronnie Allen Jr, Juan Alvarez, Janie Anderson, Robert Anding, Khalil Aoun, Israel Aponte, Brian Armstrong, Wilmer Arnold, Thomas Artim Jr, Mark Athey, Matthew Auld, John Bailey, Michael Balfour, David Basara, Craig Bauroth, James Beasley, Kenneth Beatty, Daniel Benner, Joshua Berger, Corey Blose, James Blose, Steve Bowie, Thomas Braithwaite, Timothy Braun, Stephen Briggs, Donald Brown Jr, Dale Butler Jr, Dennis Campbell, Steven Cannon, Todd Case, Alonzo Cheatham Jr, Michael Collick, Michael Connery, Glenn Courtney, Nicholas Covert, Richard Crain, Thomas Crane, George Crawford, David Creviston, Jeffrey Crone, Steven Custer, Jeremy Daniels, Douglas Detomaso, Keith Dettling, Edward Dolezal, Shawn Ellis, John Ellison, Gihbran Espinoza, Steven Fearer, John Ferrick, Carlos Flores, Robert Framulare, Robert Frost, James Fultz, John Fultz, Jeffrey Gilliam, Joseph Gonzalez, Reuben Gonzalez, Richard Gralish, William Greene, Nicholas Hamilton, Curtis Hammond, Brian Harner, John Healy, Gregory Hendershot, Juan Henriquez Reyes, Justen Hernandez, Robert Hester, Russell Hibble, Robert Hill IV, Anthony Hobbs, Robert Hobgood, Bobby Holstein Jr, Timothy Hoogmoed, Aaron Horton, Jeffrey Hosterman, Brandon Houle, David Hoyos, David Hutchinson, Nicholas Irvine Jr, Erin James, Kenneth Jameson, Paul Johnes, Kristopher Johnson, Troy Johnson, Glenn Johnston, Gary Kelly, Edward Korthals, David Koslosky, David Krupp, Nicolas Kuehn, Edley Lane, Marcus Lang, Timothy Lang, Christopher Lantry, Joseph Lare, Robert Larson, Philip Lebel, Thomas Lennon, Thomas Liverette, Samuel Lowes, Alan Malone, Eric Marson, Julio Martinez, Oscar Martinez, Franklin Mathers Jr, Russell McBride, James McCaffrey Jr, Roy McCarthy, Carl McClelland, Michael McFadden-Hughes, Michael McGovern, Mark McKinnon, Corey McLaughlin, John McLeod, Fredy Miranda, Shawn Mirek, Thomas Moore, Jean Morin, Joseph Moynagh, William Murray Iii, Jason Musnug, Eric Mutter, Long Nguyen, Sammy Nicklow, Jason Obrien, Yoel Ocubaghebriel, James Oluwayomi, Ronald Page, Willie Paige, Bobby Paluso, David Paniagua, Frederic Paxton, Brandon Perez, Kyle Perez, Jeremy Peterson, Rodney Potts, Ronald Raines, Jose Ramirez, Michael Ramirez, Matthew Ranallo, Rickey Ratcliff, Dustin Rausch, Robert Raymond, Kevin Reiter, Steven Rexrode, Derek Rieger, Brian Riezinger, Richard Rivera, Ronnie Rivers, Morris Rocha, Angel Rodriguez, Christopher Sale, Robert Sandrick, Nicholas Scaggs, David Schauer, Scott Scholl, Kevin Schrecengost, Scott Schrecengost, Michael Sena, Daniel Shank, Dennis Shaw, Paul Sheehan, Paul Shively, George Shoemaker, John Sinner, Ronnie Smith, Alfredo Soto, Vongvichith Sourinha, Robert Sparkman Jr, Jerry Stack, Sammy Starkey, Lamark Steward, Carolee Stiffler, James Stroud Sr, Thomas Sword, Allison Taylor, James Taylor, Todd Townsend, Merritt Trapnell, Keith Trelfa, Timothy Trost, Aaron Vasquez, Richard Vendetta, Michael Vevers, Anthony Villa, Geoffrey Ward, Jeremy Watkins, Christopher Wiebe, Richard Williams Jr, Robert Williams Jr, Michael Wilson, Nicholas Wood, Brian Wright, Kyle Young, Michael Yusko
