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P.O. Box 488
1372 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. SE
Vienna, OH 44473
Phone: (330) 539-6050
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Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Member Highlight: Daniel A. Terreri & Sons, Inc.
Many may not have heard of Daniel A. Terreri & Sons, Inc., but their story stretches back four generations in Youngstown. Read more
Member Highlight: Boak & Sons
In 1974, Sam Boak was able to borrow enough money through his father’s steel workers’ credit union to start an insulation business with two employees. From those humble beginnings, Boak & Sons has grown into one of the region’s most successful and well-known commercial and residential roofing contractors.
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Project Spotlight: Southern Park Mall Expansion Project Pt.2
The Southern Park Mall in Boardman, Ohio has been a staple in the Youngstown community for decades. Over the past several years, the retail landscape has changed, and the Washington Prime Group decided it was time that the Southern Park Mall grew as well. Read more
Project Spotlight: Wean Park Site for the George Shuba and Jackie Robinson Statue
Several members of the Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania were involved in the preparation and construction of the George Shuba and Jackie Robinson commemorative statue site, which celebrates the historic handshake between baseball teammates.
Youngstown native George Shuba extended his hand to congratulate Robinson as Robinson crossed home plate following a 3-run homer, officially shattering the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
To honor this historic event and its local ties, donors raised $400,000 for the statue’s construction, which was sculpted by Marc Mellon, a Connecticut-based artist. Donations ranged from ten dollars to $175,000 from a charitable foundation in Oregon. Read more
Medical Facility Construction Concerns and Considerations: An Updated Take
Commercial construction is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Each client is unique, with individual requirements that have to be factored into their construction project. The construction of healthcare facilities is even more complex, with strict requirements to their design. Let’s look at some of the particular challenges that healthcare construction projects come up against.
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Southern Park Mall Redevelopment: Project Spotlight
It’s no secret that the landscape of retail shopping in America and across the globe has been changing rapidly in recent years. Across the country, shopping centers, strip malls, traditional malls, and standalone retail spaces alike have all faced challenges in maintaining relevance, foot traffic and profitability. For these reasons, the Columbus-based Washington Prime Group – owner of the Southern Park Mall – knew it was time to look to the future and come up with a strategy to meet the challenge of the times. Read more
Commercial Property: Build vs. Buy
Whether you’re starting a new business or expanding an established company, you need a building! But the question is, should you try buying a pre-existing commercial property and make it your own, or should you do a custom commercial property buildout to fit your needs? Like any major decision, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The answer depends on your business, your location and the time/money you can allocate.
Here are some factors to consider when choosing the course of your next commercial construction project.
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When is it Time for Commercial Renovation? Here are the 7 Questions to Ask.
If your commercial space is no longer meeting your needs, or you prefer meeting customers away from your job site, it may be time to consider a commercial renovation.
Commercial remodeling can make your building look and feel up-to-date, which, in turn, improves the impression you give your customers, increases the productivity of your employees, enhances the efficiency of your operation, and (surprisingly) can decrease your operating costs. But, how do you know when it’s time for commercial building renovation? Ask yourself the following 7 questions, if you notice any of these warning signs, your building is likely due for an update.
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TEMA Roofing Services: Member Spotlight
Founded in 2015, TEMA Roofing Services may not be the oldest roofing company in the Youngstown area, but behind its name lies decades of experience in the roofing industry. Read more
Youngstown State University Excellence Training Center
As the landscape of manufacturing evolves, so must the workforce of the Mahoning Valley.
“When this part of the world began to be developed, it was an agricultural center, then it became an industrial center, then…the internal combustion engine, GM, and the supply chain around it became a big part of our manufacturing,” says Jim Tressel, president of Youngstown State University.
Now Youngstown State University is making big strides to help position the Valley at the forefront of advanced manufacturing with its new technological and industrial training facility–the YSU Excellence Training Center. Read more