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And the Winner Is…
We have some exciting news to share!
Landau Building Company is the winner of two crystals from the 2014 MBA Building Excellence Awards! This is the first time Landau has taken home two awards in one year, and we couldn’t be more proud of our team. The Jefferson Oncology and Women’s Health Centers won for Best Project over $10 million, and the Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers won for Best Project under $10 million. Project Manager Skylar Van Soest and Superintendent Keith Kalmbach, who worked on both projects, accepted the awards on Landau’s behalf, along with architect David Wells from Radelet McCarthy Polletta and representatives from the owners. Our other superintendents on the job were Emory Lukacs, Dave Prata, Jonathan Muzina, and Larry Massung.
The Evening of Excellence is one of the biggest construction industry events of the year, and it did not disappoint. More than 1,000 professionals attended the event at Heinz Field to honor or be honored by the MBA. The Trib Total Media wrote a great article about the event, featuring the “big winners” of the night. You can read the article here: http://bit.ly/1wEIcyc.
Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners of the 2014 MBA Awards. It is always very competitive. Everyone deserves to be recognized for their hard work and the quality of projects produced. For more photos, check out our Facebook album: http://on.fb.me/18WxffO
New Lincoln Exhibit at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall is opening a new permanent exhibit featuring 100 portraits of Abraham Lincoln taken from 1847 – 1865. 
The exhibit commemorates the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and Lincoln’s death. They were first shown five years ago after the Captain Epsy Civil War Room was restored – by Landau Building Company. The Captain Epsy Post is an actual location where Civil War veterans would meet during the early 20th century to house their collection of flags, books, prints and relics.
The Lincoln Gallery opened February 16th and will be open to visitors during regular library hours at no cost. The Captain Epsy Civil War Room is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Construction Forecast 2015 & 2016
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Burd: Region’s construction industry expected to break out in the next two years – Pittsburgh Business Times
Things are looking up for the construction industry! Tim Schooley, writer at the Pittsburgh Business Times, published an article featuring Jeff Burd’s construction outlook for the next year. Jeff Burd, publisher of Breaking Ground magazine, presented his construction forecast to the MBA with the prediction that 2015 & 2016 will be break-out years for our construction region. Pittsburgh construction has been awaiting industry growth for a few years now, since about 2009. So why now? According to Burd, there is an improving commercial market, strength in the local energy industry, and favorable demographic trends. Commercial building is now being driven by supply and demand, not only by what can be afforded. He also predicts, however, an increase in apartment development but a decrease in housing as well as labor, due to baby boomers’ retirement and replacement.
Read the full article here: http://bit.ly/1xJd0bK
MBA Awards – We’re Shortlisted!
We have exciting news! Landau Building Company is shortlisted for two MBA Building Excellence Awards! Our Jefferson Regional Medical Center project is the finalist for Renovations Over $10 Million, and the Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers is a finalist for Renovations Under $10 Million. Jefferson’s $15 million project transformed existing office spaces into a beautiful new cancer treatment center and women health centers. Our project team worked tirelessly to complete this project as scheduled, putting great detail into the finishing touches. While working on the Lemieux Center, we collaborated with the Mario Lemieux Foundation to produce a stunning area where patients can feel relaxed and at home during a time of uncertainty. And thanks to additional donations from the Lemieux Foundation, a striking rooftop terrace, complete with putting green, was added as a focal point for the treatment center.
So come join us on Thursday, February 26th at the MBA’s Evening of Excellence to find out what happens! This annual event celebrates our hardworking industry members and showcases some of the best work in the region. We are honored to have been selected, and we are so proud of our Landau team. It’s sure to be a great night!
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers Terrace
For more information about the MBA’s evening of Excellence, click here: http://bit.ly/1wJrYgk
New Project: Bayer 1000
Landau Building Company finished the new Bayer 1000 project, located in Indianola, PA. This 15,000 SF interior renovation installed new acoustical sound paneling in the overhead ceiling and created new conference centers and new restrooms. The existing 2×2 and 2×4 light fixtures were upgraded to new LED lighting.
Construction began after the holiday season and finished last month. Bayer asked for the project to be completed within two months, and Landau agreed to fast-track the project in order to meet the owner’s needs accordingly.
Bayer Medical Care Area 200 & 400 Renovation
Landau Building Company finished renovations to Bayer Medical Care areas 200 & 400, located in Indianola, PA. The 14,000 SF interior fit-out transformed the existing research labs into executive offices. The project began May 2014 and finished October 2014. Labs were demolished to create space for offices as well as cubicles and new bathrooms. High-end finishes, like quartz countertops, were used in the bathrooms and showers, and a new canopy entrance was constructed to service the new office areas.
Landau expedited construction in just five months by maintaining a full-time superintendent on site. Particular attention was given to not disrupting ongoing operations at Bayer. Normal construction concerns, like noise, debris, material deliveries, and subcontractor management, never became an issue. The project incorporated Bayer material science products and had mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design-build features to streamline construction and adaptability to the existing systems.
Throughout the past two-and-a-half years, Landau has completed five projects with Bayer. Bayer’s project manager awarded Landau with an excellent rating for professionalism, quality, and value. Safety considerations continue to be a fundamental concern for everyone involved. Landau partners with trusted and qualified subcontractors to deliver quality and safe work repeatedly for Bayer.
New Hire: Mike Nehnevajsa
Landau Building Company is pleased to welcome Mike Nehnevajsa as our new Operations Manager. In addition to production responsibilities, he will serve as our Safety Director to keep projects on track and to ensure the safety of Landau employees on the jobsite. Nehnevajsa attended the University of Pittsburgh and Allegheny College, and he also completed the four-year Carpenter’s Joint Apprenticeship Program. Mike previously worked for Easley & Rivers for thirty-four years , most recently as Vice President. Landau is grateful to have Mike share his experience and expertise, making him a valuable asset to our company.
WVU Law School Expansion & Redesign
Landau Building Company recently finished additions and renovations to West Virginia University College of Law. This completed a portion of WVU’s $26 million expansion and redesign of the law school. Landau completed 30,000 SF of additional space, which included classrooms, the John W. Fisher II Courtroom, conference rooms, the Hazel Ruby McQuain Dean’s Suite, a faculty office wing, a multi-purpose event hall, and offices for the Center of Energy and Sustainable Development. Also included was a new entrance and rooftop garden, complete with sitting areas for the students and staff. Other renovations to the school will continue throughout the next two years during summer and winter breaks, which will provide additional meeting/interview rooms and centralized student services.
Since the law school remained open and fully operational during construction, the safety of all students and faculty was a major concern. Tight coordination between WVU and Landau Building Company allowed for events to continue as planned and walk-throughs of donors, faculty, and facility personnel to occur as scheduled. Shut-downs of utilities were timed to keep the school functioning accordingly.
MBA Youth Contractors ICRA Challenge
Doug Brenneman, Jamie Maloney, Andrew Marsic, Chris Priest, Chet Beres
On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, the Master Builders’ Association Young Contractors (MBA YC) held their second annual hands-on education program, the Healthcare Construction Best Practices Competition, at the Carpenter’s Training Center. Our very own Jennifer Landau is chairperson of the YC and the first female to hold an elected MBA committee position. The hands-on educational program is one of five yearly programs hosted by the MBA YC. The event was such a great success last year and healthcare construction is such a huge part of our local industry,it was decided to make this an annual program.
Healthcare Construction Best Practices focuses on Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), which is a system of practiced controls to minimize risk for patients and employees to be exposed to potentially dangerous infections. Due to the fact that hospital patients are especially susceptible because of compromised immune systems, our industry has a responsibility to minimize the migration of any construction dust and debris that could harm anyone in the hospital.
The program included a brief presentation followed by a hands-on activity, where participants had to actually install ICRA measures. Participants were divided into teams of five by company. Landau’s team consisted of Andrew Marsic, Chet Beres, Chris Priest, Doug Brenneman, and Jamie Maloney. For the competition, each group set up a plastic barricade with a zippered entrance, topped off a wall and sealed all penetrations within that wall, and hooked up a negative air machine. Performances were scored by quality of work, proper installation, and how well the negative air held in the space. Though Landau did not win the challenge, we developed a greater appreciation for the time and effort our field personnel exert every day when installing ICRA in hospital environments. Check out more pictures from the event here: http://bit.ly/1ug6YRo
Heritage Valley Beaver Radiology Department
Landau Building Company is renovating the Radiology Department at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital, located in Beaver, PA. Renovations began the beginning of October 2014 and are expected to finish by September 2015. This project includes interior renovations to the Radiology Department, Ultrasound, Special Services, and staff lounges. This is the third and final phase of the Heritage Valley Beaver Radiology Department renovations performed by Landau Building Company.
