2018 Jeffrey Donatelli & 2019 President Sam Boak
Nearly 60 members of the Builders Association gathered recently at the Association’s Party After the Party to thank outgoing 2018 President Jeffery Donatelli, Assistant Director of Operations for Donatelli Electric and welcome incoming 2019 President Sam Boak, Owner of Boak and Sons Inc. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Scott Froelich, Vice President of TEMA Roofing Services LLC.
Members of The Builders are invited to a free hands-on workshop on December 12 hosted by the International Masonry Institute. The event runs from 7:30 to Noon at the Northern Ohio Regional Training Center, 8499 Leavitt Road, in Amherst, Ohio.
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.”
The 2018 NE Ohio Safety Expo is fast approaching! Are you all set to attend?
This year’s all-day Expo will be held on October 12, 2018 at TCTC (Trumbull County Career and Technical Center) in Warren, Ohio.
The event includes 37 quality educational sessions, which will benefit all employers, regardless of business type. The Expo area will feature more than 50 safety, health and workers’ compensation products. Please be sure to visit the Expo area between sessions and during the lunch period.
And for the second year, employers who are enrolled in the ISSP (Industry Specific Safety Program) can get a loss prevention activity credit by attending three one-hour educational sessions. Please mark on the registration flyer if you are participating in the ISSP program to ensure getting the activity credit. Event management is also working on getting the Expo approved for HRCI and SHRM certification credits.
The $35 event ticket includes a light continental breakfast and a box lunch provided by the Italian Marketplace in Niles.
Here’s the registration form, which should be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to TCTC, who is hosting the event, managing registration, and collecting the fees: https://www.bwc.ohio.gov/downloads/blankpdf/NEOhioSafetyConference.pdf
For general questions on educational sessions or exhibitors contact David Costantino at 330-301-5825 or email at [email protected].
For registration questions, payment issues or need help registering contact Mary Kay Papas at 330-847-0503 Ext. 1600 or email at [email protected].
A sweeping 42-7 victory by our YSU Penguins over the Valparaiso Crusaders was the perfect ending to another great Builders/AIA football tailgate!
The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania and the AIA Eastern Ohio Chapter held its annual YSU Tailgate Party on Saturday, prior to the YSU-Valparaiso game. About 100 members and guests enjoyed the sunny weather and a great networking opportunity with fellow members and attendees from the AIA.
Before the game, attendees were treated with live music, ice cold beverages, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, chicken, spare ribs and pulled pork, all catered by Barry Dyngles.
Thanks for a great day, everyone!
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.
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