This Thanksgiving season, we offer a heartfelt thanks the many members, contractors and other employers who support our collaborative efforts to bring safe, productive work to a project owner’s job site, everyday.
It’s the people of our organization that make The Builders Association great, and on behalf of the members, staff and officers of The Builders, we thank each and every one of you for your outstanding work and tireless dedication to our organization and the success of the regional construction industry.
We hope your Thanksgiving holiday is peaceful, restful, and full of joy.
Thank you for being members of The Builders.
The Builders Association broke ground recently on a new, $1.5 million, 4,000+ square-foot office building. That news, alone, is noteworthy because it is another project that will provide economic development in the region. What makes this project unique is how the structure itself will be a symbolic representation of the Association’s history, its critical role in today’s construction community, and its commitment to the region’s future.
The structure is being built on existing Builders property – right in front of the current Builders offices and much closer to the curb along Route 193 in Vienna. On top of being economically smart, remaining on the same plot of land that The Builders have based operations from since its inception is a purposeful tribute to the Association’s successful history.
Key members of this project joined together to break ground at the event. They are, left to right: Mark Zeidenstein, L. Calvin Jones & Co.; Jim Santini, Jim Santini Builder Inc.; Sam Boak, Boak & Sons; Joe DeSalvo, DeSalvo Construction; Jeff Mason, Youngstown Tile and Terrazzo Co.; Jerry Zreliak, I.C. Electric, Inc.; Jeff Donatelli, Donatelli Electric; Patrick Lankey, Axiom Architects; Robert Donatelli, Donatelli Electric; and Kevin Reilly, The Builders.
The Builders Association will celebrate its 50th year in 2019, making this building, which is slated for completion in June – a living milestone.
Architecturally, the building will be a mix of large windows, metal paneling and brick. Inside will feature open office space, conference rooms, and plenty of natural lighting and storage.
As many members of The Builders as possible will be used to complete the work, with DeSalvo Construction as general contractor and Axiom as the architect.
The finished product will feature exposed beams, ceilings and ductwork – another strategy designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the 15 skilled trades that Association Members service.
“We host a lot of meetings, seminars, training sessions and events in our offices, which creates a steady flow of traffic. We wanted to design the new building to showcase the type of workforce our members bring to a job site,” said Reilly.
Buildings & Grounds Committee Chair Jerry Zreliak of I.C. Electric explains the project to attendees
Off to a Great Start
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by civic leaders, architects, the media, and members of The Builders. Kevin Reilly, The Builders’ Executive Vice-President, and Patrick Lankey, principal of Axiom Architects, presented the project’s plans, expected outcomes, and benefits of the facility to attendees. The traditional “first dig” included key Builders members who are helping to spearhead the project. The event attracted media attention as well. Take a look:
Stay in the Loop
To keep members, the industry and the public informed about the progress of its new building, look for a dedicated section on the home page of our website (TheBuildersOnline.com) to track the project. There you will see updated photos, feature articles, and other news about this special project.
“The Builders Association has been an integral part of the region’s construction industry for five decades, and we intend to remain in that role for years to come,” Reilly added. “This new building will serve as the perfect transition as we begin our next 50-year journey.”
Pallante Concrete Construction’s Anthony Pallante and Jon Wike are the latest to join The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The Boardman, Ohio, company has provided concrete construction throughout Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania for more than two decades.
PCC projects range from industrial buildings and manufacturing facilities to mixed-use developments and multi-story structural concrete. The company provides accurate layout with total stations, experienced supervision, critical path scheduling, and a dedicated workforce. Its services include: Foundations, Cast In Place Walls, Laser Screeding/Super Flat Slab on Grades, Excavation, Laser Grading, Complete Sitework, Extruded Curbs, Robotic Layout, Reinforcement Installation, Elevated Slabs, Stamped & Custom Designed Concrete, Light Demolition/Removal.
For more information, contact Anthony Pallante or Jon Wike, or visit the Pallante Concrete Construction website.
The Builders Association congratulates Diamond Steel Construction Company on its 90th anniversary as an active member of the region’s construction community.
The company was launched in downtown Youngstown in 1928 by Clarence Smith, Sr.. It is led today by company president Dave Collins, himself a legacy of the company’s origin. The company and its interesting history was recently highlighted by the Youngstown Business Journal.
“Diamond Steel has skilled, qualified people with the right attitude and equipment to complete a job properly,” said Builders Executive Vice-President Kevin Reilly. “It’s a great formula for success, as they have illustrated for 90 productive years. We congratulate them on their milestone achievement.”
Diamond crews are experienced in erecting structural steel, assisting with building or plant repairs, erecting overhead cranes and handling concrete reinforcement assignments. The company is a signatory to various union labor national maintenance agreements, including the Ironworkers, Operating Engineers, Teamsters, Boilermakers and Millwrights.
Work is primarily done in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties in Ohio, but Diamond Steel also works in Western PA, Northern West Virginia, Cleveland, Toledo, and Southern Michigan.
Congratulations!
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