PSI NEWS - Precast Services, Inc.

P.S.I. NEWS
Projects Under Construction
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Cira Centre PG
Philadelphia, PA
(Devon Contracting, Inc.)
Foreman: Michael Hart
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Bucks County PG
Doylestown, PA
Foreman: Tony Russo
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Shore Memorial Chiller
Atlantic City, NJ
(January 2010)
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Montclair University PG
Montclair, NJ
Foreman: Bob Nelson Jr.
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Crittenton Hospital PG
Rochester, MI
(January 2010)
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Louisville Arena Structural
Louisville, KY
Foreman: Monte Owczarzak
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Louisville Arena Architectural
(Devon Contracting, Inc.)
Louisville, KY
Foreman: Joe Fontaine
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PSU Apartments
Schuylkill Haven, PA
(January 2010)
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Chester Soccer Stadium
(Devon Contracting, Inc.)
Chester, PA
Foremen: Tony Russo
Joe Fontaine
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Columbus, OH
Foreman: Karl Schneider
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UK Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, KY
Gen. Foreman:
Gabe Wentworth
Foreman Crew 1: Mark Derus
Foreman Crew 2: R.D. Mills
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December 2009 Volume 11, Issue 2
Published for the employees and friends of Precast Services, Inc.
An equal opportunity employer
Twinsburg Office
Columbus Office
Founders: Charles N. Mayer, Barry L. Cooper, and Jim Mirgliotta
8200 Boyle Parkway
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Phone:
330-425-2880
Fax:
330-963-0150
1725 Jetway Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone:
614-428-4541
Fax:
614-428-4542
Barry L. Cooper Bo Kusznir Jonathan Smith Ron Cooper II Michael J. Drop Paul Entres
CEO
President
Executive
Executive
Vice President
CFO
Vice President Vice President Architectural
www.precastservices.com
[email protected]
© 2009 Precast Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Contributors: Bo Kusznir, Aaron Vnuk, Michael Drop, Ron Cooper II, Lorri
Sroka, Bernie Nowak, Sandy Kuzmiak, and Barbara Dove.
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Mr. Kusznir has been with Precast Services, Inc. since 2007 and has been
a Project Manager on the East Coast for many successful projects. Mr.
Kusznir earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Pennsylvania State University in
Civil Engineering. His work experience spans a diverse range including
sales, Project Management, and Director Level Positioning.
Mr. Ron Cooper II was a field engineer for Precast Services, Inc. from
1989 through 2000 and then returned to school and received an Associates Degree in Architecture from the University of Kentucky and completed an engineering program at Kentucky State University. Ron then
returned to Precast Services, Inc. in 2005 as a Project Estimator and Project Manager.
Mr. Bo Kusznir
We are confident their hard work, diligence and dedication to the goals
and achievements of Precast Services, Inc. will be an asset and will maintain the high level of customer service our customers expect and deserve.
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On September 1, 2009, Mr. Barry Cooper announced the promotion of
Mr. Bo Kusznir to President, and Mr. Ron Cooper II to Executive Vice
President of Precast Services, Inc.
TOWERS
Merry Christmas
And
Happy New Year!
I S S U E
New President, Executive V.P. Appointed
SPECIALIZING IN
THE ERECTION OF
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President’s
Message
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Employee
Spotlight
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A Look
Ahead
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Project
Photo’s
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The Safety
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Where is PSI?
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With these promotions, Mr. Barry Cooper now assumes the duties of
Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Ron Cooper II
Please join all of us at Precast Services, Inc. in congratulating Bo and Ron
and wish them well and success in their new positions.
PSI Welcomes Barbara Dove
Precast Services, Inc. is pleased to announce Mrs. Barbara Dove has joined the
Precast Services, Inc. family as our Office Manager in our Columbus, Ohio office.
This position was formerly held by Diana Perlenfein prior to her early retirement
this past February.
Barbara grew up in Indiana and lived in Michigan, where she met her Husband
Barry. After living in Michigan for 26 years, they moved to Ohio. Barbara graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Retailing. Barbara
had worked in operations management prior to raising her daughter Rebecca, then returned to the
workforce as an office manager.
Editor: Michael A. Hudgins
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New Look!
Barbara
enjoys
traveling,
kayaking,
cross
country
skiing,
gardening,
aerobics
and
(She didn’t mention OSU Football, Hmm). We are glad to have Barbara as part of the PSI Family!
yoga.
The Safety Page
President’s Message
Safety Hot Topics
As you read from the cover story, on September 1, 2009, Barry Cooper appointed me as President of the
Company. This is a role that certainly comes with many responsibilities, especially as we face an economy that
is in a significant downturn, the likes of which may be the most challenging of our lifetime. As President, I have
a responsibility to our customers and to our employees to continue to provide the high level of service and
opportunity that our company has provided over the last 20 years. Many thanks are due to those who have
worked for and with the company over those years to mold the company into one of the most respected independent precast erectors in the country. As we transition, we need to search within ourselves to explore new
opportunities to thrive in ever changing economies.
Bo Kusznir
“ I look forward to
serving you all in
the years to
come.”
Hexavalent Chromium
Fumes from welding processes, particularly
when welding stainless steel, contain compounds of Chromium, including Hexavalent Chromium, which is considered to be
a potential lung carcinogen.
The economy of 2009-2010 will be known throughout history as a challenging time. The current outlook for
our industry appears to brighten up towards the end of 2010 to the early part of 2011. At that time, we will
surely see opportunity that can only be seized by companies that have aligned themselves with strong personnel and customers that are committed to excellence. In order to prepare ourselves for this future, we must
put forth our best efforts to sustain relationships with our current customers and welcome opportunities with
new customers. With this recipe, our company will emerge as a company that people want to continue to
work for, and one that customers want to work with.
Stainless steel welding rods typically contain Chromium which
is converted to Hexavalent Chromium when heated. The
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for Hexavalent Chromium is 5 ug/m3 per eight (8) hour shift.
I would also like to thank all of our employees and their families for their service and loyalty over the years.
Furthermore, I thank our customers for sticking with us at a time when there are many choices. I look forward to serving you all in the years to come. It has been said that wise leaders surround themselves with excellent people. I could not ask for more when it comes to the employees of Precast Services, Inc.
Hexavalent Chromium can enter the body by being inhaled or
swallowed. Chromium dust can also get on cigarettes and can
be swallowed if the dust gets on your hands and clothing, or in
food or beverages.
To prevent overexposure, employees must implement engineering controls which Precast Services, Inc. has in place, such
as ventilation to keep the fumes away from the breathing zone.
Bo Kusznir - President
A Look Ahead….
Project
Est. Start
Location
Franklin County Pavilion
Transit Village Parking Garage
SUNY - ECH # 3
Albany Medical Center PG
SUNY ECH - # 4
VA Medical PG
SUNY ECH - # 2
Shore Memorial Parking Garage
February 2010
March 2010
March 2010
April 2010
April 2010
May 2010
June 2010
December 2010
Columbus, Ohio
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Vestal, New York
Albany, New York
Vestal, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Vestal, New York
Atlantic City, New Jersey
“Employee Spotlight”
Silica
Crystalline Silica is a basic compound of soil,
sand, granite, and many other minerals.
There are three (3) forms of silica, all of
which become respirable size particles when
workers chip, cut, drill, or grind objects that
contain silica.
Silica overexposure is a potential serious health threat to
millions of workers in the United States. Repeated exposure
to silica can cause Silicosis, a condition for which there is no
cure.
Respirable silica dust enters the lungs and causes the formation of scar tissue, thus reducing the lung’s ability to take in
oxygen. Since Silicosis affects lung function, it makes one
more susceptible to lung infections like Tuberculosis.
OSHA is currently working to lower the current Permissible
Exposure Limit (PEL) of 10 mg/m3 per eight (8) hour day.
Welders must also position themselves in a manner which the
fumes are directed away from their breathing zone. Hand
washing stations are also provided and must be used for personal hygiene.
When cutting, drilling, or grinding Precast concrete, to prevent overexposure, employees must implement engineering
controls Precast Services, inc. has in place such as ventilation
or better yet, water sprays to control the dust.
Respirators may also be required if engineering controls are
not sufficient in limiting exposures to the PEL.
Respirators may also be required if engineering controls are
not sufficient in limiting exposures at or below the PEL.
Brunswick Medical Center
Brunswick, Ohio
Kenwood Towne Centre
Cincinnati, OH
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc., Ironworkers Local # 17, and Bricklayers Local # 5 were Project Foreman Mark
Derus, Joseph LaRosa, Brian Hrubik, Charlie Jamerson, Bruce Drazen
and Daniel Fisher.
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 290 were Project Foreman Gabe Wentworth, R.D.
Mills, Hunter Cooper, Brad Beckerdite, Danny McKernan, Shawn Penick,
Gregory Marshall and Clayton Willenborg.
Precast Services, Inc. is blessed with many great employees. The intent of “Employee Spotlight” is to recognize
these individuals for their accomplishments, loyalty, and dedication.
One of these individuals is Leslie Bowers. Leslie has been working in the Accounting Department since 2006
and her primary duty is processing accounts payable. Leslie is one of the most important employees in the
office because she is usually the first person you will speak with when you call the Twinsburg office. This, however, is only one small segment of her job.
Leslie’s recordkeeping skills are tested by keeping track of all field checks as well as coordinating hotel rooms
throughout the country for our Foremen. Another challenging duty is keeping track of the project managers
as they go about their travels.
For these and others reasons too numerous for this space, our “Employee Spotlight” shines on Leslie Bowers.
Leslie Bowers
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Thank you Leslie for your hard work and dedication!
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Cira Centre South Parking Garage
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
D’Youville College - Buffalo, New York
Devon Contracting, Inc. will soon complete erection of a 2,400 car, eleven
story parking garage which is part of Phase 1 of a massive plan by Brandywine Realty Trust and the University of Pennsylvania to develop a dramatic
residential, commercial, and hotel project on 30th Street between Chestnut
and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 6 were Project Foreman Loren Cheney, Don
Phillips, John Ammons, Dennis Haugh, Gregory Kashino, Scott Schultz and Timothy Conlon.
Franklin County Courthouse - Columbus, Ohio
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Artist rendering of existing Post Office (1), a 25-30 story residential
tower (2), a 2,400 car Parking Garage (3), and a 40-50 story Office
Tower (4).
Referred to as the Cira Centre South project, construction of the office and
residential towers are planned to begin following the conversion of the
862,000 square-foot Postal Service Building to the new Regional Headquarters for the IRS. Half of the spaces within the parking garage will be dedicated to the IRS.
The towers were designed by Pelli Clark Pelli, the architectural firm that
created the prismatic Cira Centre Building, completed in 2007 just north of
the 30th Street Station.
Construction of the parking garage, which consists of 1,776 pieces, began this past June and is managed by Devon Contracting, Inc. Foreman Michael Hart (pictured right). Representing Devon Contracting, Inc., Ironworkers Local # 401,
and Operating Engineers Local # 542, are, pictured left to right, William O’Donnell, William Dreyer, Local 401 Business Agent Ed Sweeney, Jim Allen, Mark DeFelice, Michael Flood, Michael Hart, Sean Perrin, Butch Jones, Kareem Alexander, Edward Cole, William Siemion, Josh Egan, Mike DePaola, Ken Shiller, and Kevin Boyle. Kneeling, left to right are
Teamster Sixto Fontanez and William Hellings Jr.
Joe Fontaine
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 172 were Project Foreman Joe Fontaine, Hunter
Cooper, Dan Fogg, Gabe Wentworth, Don Phillips, Bruce Cutlip Jr., Nathan Gayheart, Jeremy Gray, Todd Hoffman, Sean Kirk, Muhammed Madyun, Jarrod McCullough, Steve Pressdee, James Roberts, Raymond Sauer, Carl Speck, Donny Taylor and Leonard Truchan.
Miami Valley Heart Tower - Dayton, Ohio
Karl Schneider
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Erection Team Members
representing Precast Services, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 290 were
Project Foreman Karl
Schneider, Terry Streets,
David Ackley, Thomas
Ashbrook, Jason Balmer,
Justin Elrod, Jack Whitestine, Aaron Hudgel and
Dustin Shaffer.
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Louisville Arena - Louisville, KY
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Erection Team Members
representing Precast Services, Inc. & Ironworkers
Local # 70 are Project Foreman Monte Owczarzak,
Wade Owczarzak, Glen
Howell, Robert Elstone,
Charles Ewing, Norman
Hellinger, and Jim Henken.
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services,
Inc., Ironworkers Local # 451, and Operating Engineers
Local # 825 were Project Foreman Jim Allen, Jay Foote,
Bart Stroup, John Breznitsky, Samual Irwin, Thomas
Kaminski, Davis Murray, Robert Pierson, Eric Potts, William Selby, Stanford Counts, William Evans, Miguel Hernandez and Mike Vinc.
Jim Allen
Crocker West - State College, PA
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Baptist Hospital Eastpointe
Memphis, TN
Riddle Memorial Hospital - Media, PA
Joe
Fontaine
Michael Hart
Erection Team Members
representing Devon Contracting, Inc. and Ironworkers
Local # 70 are Project Foreman Joe Fontaine, Ben
Dodson, William Bevill,
Roger Fackler, Justin Horlander, and Gary Thomas.
Gabe
Wentworth
UK Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, KY
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc., Ironworkers Local # 3 (Clearfield, PA), and Operating Engineers Local #
66 were Project Foremen Michael Hart and Tony Russo, John Fox, Terry Streets, John DuPuis, Steve Gonzales, Walter Allen, Justin
Cornelius, Charles Delaney, Kevin Hengst, Brian Dixon and Randy Deasey.
Tony Russo
Erie County Center Parking Garage - Erie, PA
Mark Derus
R.D. Mills
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc. and
Ironworkers Local # 167 were Project Foreman Gabe Wentworth, E. Paul Jones, Ray Williams, Forest Goldberg, James Hubbard and Robelquis Lopez.
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Don Phillips
Erection Team Members representing PSI and IW Local # 70 are Project Gen.
Foreman Gabe Wentworth, Foremen Mark Derus and R.D. Mills, E. Paul Jones,
Dan Nichols, Robert Corbett, Gary Hamilton, Doug Wentworth, Mike Davis,
Danny Hacker, Dewayne Hogue, Randy Bower, Larry Hamilton, Jeremy Henken, Brandon Williams, Stanley Hodge, Brad Layton and Roger Williams.
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Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc., Ironworkers Local # 3 (Erie, PA), and Operating Engineers Local # 66
were Project Foreman Don Phillips, John Ammons, Raymond Gibbs, Brian Myers, John Early, Thomas Kibbe, Daniel Niedzielski,
John Scypinski, Dennis Lorelli and William Kennedy.
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St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Celebrates Grand Opening
Mishawaka, Indiana
Fox Chase Cancer Center PG - Philadelphia, PA
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 401 were Project Foreman Jim Allen, Monte Owczarzak, Wade Owczarzak, Bart Stroup, Paul Shepherdson, Kevin Boyle,
Robert Cholish, Anthony Palumbo, Williams Hellings, Mathew Kane,
Thomas Murray and Jason Perez.
Chester Soccer Stadium - Chester, PA
How many (work) days does it take to build a brand new Hospital and attached Medical Office Building from the
ground up? In the case of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, the number is 815. Ground was broken on October
31, 2006 and the grand opening was on December 14, 2009.
Erection Team Members representing Devon Contracting, Inc., Ironworkers Local # 401 and Operating Engineers Local # 542 are Project Foremen
Tony Russo (Phase 1) and Joe Fontaine, Ben Dodson, Shawn Bailey,
Wendell Cherry, John Dunn, Thomas Labrosciano, Daniel Missar, Michael
Mullin, Robert Siemon, John Savage and Kevin Hinckey.
Project Foremen Joe Fontaine and Ben Dodson, along with crewmembers from Ironworkers Local # 292 and Operating Engineers Local # 150 completed Precast erection from start to finish on both structures in 244 (work) days.
SUNY Binghamton - Binghamton, New York
Bucks County PG - Doylestown, PA
Erection team members, representing Devon
Contracting, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 60
were project Foreman Loren Cheney, Don Phillips, Joseph Brown, Larry Cole, Mark Billion, Frank
Hickert, Jamie Johnson Sr., John O’Connor,
Jerome Thompson, Gary Duck, Robert Lantry,
Ashley Hathaway, James Gacek, and Percy
Shanondoah.
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc., Ironworkers
Local # 401 and Operating Engineers Local # 542 are Project Foremen Tony
Russo, Bart Stroup, Steve Gonzales, Daniel Missar, Wendell Cherry, Henry
Berk, Pat Connor, Greg Driscoll, Harry Graham Jr., Owen McMullen, Dave
Waters, Lewis Piscopo and Alan Rhodes.
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Loren Cheney
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Jefferson Center PG - Louisville, KY
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, OH
Monte
Owczarzak
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 290 were Project
Foremen Monte Owczarzak and Mark Derus, Wade
Owczarzak, Larry Elwood, Raymond Younce, Jeromy
Burger, Troy Wetzel, Terry Streets and S. Hopkins.
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 70 were Project Foreman Mark Derus, Mike Szuhy, Gabe
Wentworth, George Greenwell Jr., and Kevin Watts.
Mark Derus
Doylestown Hospital PG - Doylestown, PA
Bob
Nelson Jr.
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc., Ironworkers Local # 68, and Operating Engineers Local # 542
were Project Foreman Bob Nelson Jr., Ken Parliament, Jason Williams, Scott Frates, Jan Lyons, Eugene Noel, Joseph
Sereci, Michael Smith, Ralph Smith, Brian Surrick, Lewis Piscopo, Allen Rhodes and Carl Mire.
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc., Ironworkers Local # 483 and Operating Engineers Local # 825 are Project Foreman Bob Nelson Jr., Ken Parliament, Jason Williams, John Fox, Michael Brink, Brett Giammanco, Jay Jehlen, Mac Katcho, Kenneth Langill, Laurance O’Brien, Norm Vanderhagen, Steve Vazquez and Andrew Grace.
Robinson Medical Center - Streetsboro, OH
Steubenville City Annex
Steubenville, OH
Ben Dodson
E. Paul Jones
Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc., Ironworkers Local # 17, and Bricklayers
Local # 5 were Project Foremen Mike Szuhy and Ben
Dodson, James Janota and Mathew Scalzo.
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Erection Team Members representing Precast Services, Inc. and Ironworkers Local # 549 were Project Foreman E. Paul Jones, Brian Snyder, Randy Young, Jerimiah Bukovac and Jeremy Thomas.
Mike Szuhy
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