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Construction Forecast 2015 & 2016
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MBA Youth Contractors ICRA Challenge
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.
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.
