NEW SOUTH HILLS LOCATION FOR PREMIER PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER OPENING SPRING 2019

NEW SOUTH HILLS LOCATION FOR PREMIER PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER OPENING SPRING 2019

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Premier-Plastic-Surgery-Center-2Premier Plastic Surgery Center is relocating their South Hills office to a brand-new destination lifestyle center featuring Whole Foods, restaurants, specialty retail, and a spin studio. When it came time to begin the construction process, Dana Aulicino, Practice Manager for Premier Plastic Surgery Centers once again called CAVCON to work with her on the project. This is the third construction project CAVCON has done with the Premier Plastic Surgery Group.

When asked why she keeps returning to CAVCON Aulicino responded, “The team – Jim Thomas, Rich Walor and Nick Krinock are who make the project flow. The group is hands-on, conscientious of the budget when recommending the best alternatives in design elements, and the management oversight of the construction project is impeccable.”

Prior to beginning construction, with their medical construction expertise, CAVCON did a workflow analysis to mitigate inefficiencies at the new location. This analysis was part of a team effort to coordinate with the building owner, architect, and client an understanding of current and future needs. CAVCON offered suggestions on cost savings without compromising style.

Premier-Plastic-Surgery-Center1Each project has a unique problem to solve. CAVCON addresses those problems by providing a complete range of construction services. Just like any construction project, there were particular challenges faced with this new location that CAVCON was able to resolve during the design phase. There were many high-end fixtures utilized in the former location that required retrofitting to accommodate the space at the new office. Solid wood doors, high-end hardware, lighting, built in exam room casework and an ADA compliant coffee bar were some of the issues faced. “Rich was especially helpful in working through the customized casework retrofit.”

Premier Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing superior quality and uncompromised safety in cosmetic plastic surgery in an atmosphere of confidentiality and respect. Because of the prior history with CAVCON, Dana is confident as a result of CAVCON’s construction management and oversight, that Premier will have the same aesthetic appeal that her other two locations offer their patients.

The move from their current site and the retrofit to the new site is expected to take approximately three weeks. Dana doesn’t worry about construction, she has a large medical practice to run. That’s why the CAVCON team is on board – Rich, Nick, and Jim. “They practice what they preach and hit it with execution!” The anticipated completion date for the new Premier Plastic Surgery Center South Hills location is slated for spring of 2019.

CHANGES IN MEDICAL FIELD AFFECT SKILLED NURSING HOMES

CHANGES IN MEDICAL FIELD AFFECT SKILLED NURSING HOMES

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For years CAVCON has designed and built a number of projects in the medical field. We have constructed hospital wings, built rehabilitation facilities and medical office buildings, renovated skilled nursing homes and designed and built surgical centers. We have worked on a number of renovations to skilled nursing homes throughout western Pennsylvania for HCF Management Company. Warren Manor included a new entrance, building addition, and interior upgrades and is one of our latest projects.

View the recent renovation work at Warren Manor

Due to staffing shortages, changes in patient demand, and decreases in reimbursement, skilled nursing is “rebooting.” Aging skilled nursing buildings are motivating owners, operators, and developers to “rethink” how to use obsolete buildings to remain profitable and meet current as well as future needs.

Nursing home occupancies continue to decrease as payment changes and new options demand more focused post-acute settings. Repurposing or converting existing nursing homes into assisted living and memory care units may offer an answer toward improved occupancy. Renovating physical therapy areas for short-term rehabilitation stays are some of the trends we are seeing.

Senior living operators will have to care for more complex residents while simultaneously remaining attractive to young, technologically savvy seniors who may be admitted for a short stay following a hip or knee replacement.

The U.S. senior population continues to rise and new products and companies are entering the senior living market to meet this need. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2020, there will be a senior population of 56 million and by 2030, that number will balloon to 74 million seniors.

Post-acute service providers will forge partnerships with hospitals and health systems to provide the full continuum of post-acute services, with the goals of improving quality, lowering costs, and increasing patient/resident satisfaction. Services both on campus and in outpatient rehab centers reduce duplication of services and increase market share.

As in any industry, consumers have a choice where they are spending their money. Would you want to stay in an outdated building? If you’re choosing to go somewhere for acute stay and the rehabilitation center is old and dated, would you trust that you will have the best chance for optimum results?

A partnership with a design/build firm such as CAVCON will allow an owner to evaluate space options prior to starting construction saving time and money. If desired, we can bring in a medical consultant to evaluate the best use of space based on reimbursement trends. Convert existing spaces, add on a wing, and change an entrance or nursing station, we’ve done all those things and more. Move your facility forward with medical construction and CAVCON. Have questions, give us a call at 724-834-5220.

PROUD PARTNER OF ADELPHOI

PROUD PARTNER OF ADELPHOI

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Proud-Partner-Of-AdelphoiFor years, CAVCON has been involved with Adelphoi in providing construction services for a variety of projects. On May 17, 2018, CAVCON and Adelphoi broke ground on a 3.5 million dollar project that included construction of both a Welcome Center and Youth and Family Center. CAVCON will serve as the Construction Manager of the project.

The Welcome Center will be situated at the gateway to campus, the center will be provide a structured spot for providing admissions for youth entering residential care or returning to campus from a home visit. This building will allow Adelphoi staff to be on-hand to provide a smooth transition for youth who are often frightened or uneasy about entering placement.

adelphoi-kidsFamily involvement is key to a youth’s success during and after treatment. Visits from families currently take place inside each individual’s group home; however, the group home setting is simply not conducive to the private, quiet space needed to make the family visits and counseling sessions beneficial to all parties. The 7,000 square foot Youth and Family Center, which includes a coffee bar, small kitchen, lounge areas, casual meeting space, conference rooms, and an outdoor patio, will provide families with the opportunity to interact with their child in a quiet and comfortable place, away from the activity of the group home.

Adelphoi also recognizes the importance of providing therapeutic recreational opportunities and interactive learning experiences to youth in placement. According to Mark Mortimer, Adelphoi COO, “Recreation and leisure activities strengthen and reinforce family bonds, increase self-confidence, and positively impact physical and mental health.” As a result, the Youth and Family Center will feature indoor recreation areas and gaming options, such as pool tables and a video game area, which will provide expanded nontraditional recreational opportunities for youth. In addition, the facility will feature a stage and multi-purpose auditorium for events and student-driven artistic performances, as well as dedicated rooms to provide art and music therapy as part of a growing curriculum for at-risk youth.

Ground-Breaking-AdelphoiCAVCON has served as a long-term partner with Adelphoi in meeting its treatment needs. Most recently, CAVCON renovated a former detention facility in Cambria County to serve as an enhanced supervision model and secure program for youth who require a more secure placement setting. A 15-bed residential facility on Adelphoi’s campus was built.

Expansion of the campus represents an emerging trend in providing facilities that meet a therapeutic need among its target population. Currently, more than 70% of youth in placement had a diagnosable mental health issue. In 2016, Adelphoi worked with CAVCON Construction to renovate an existing building into an outpatient mental health facility. This on-site facility has allowed Adelphoi to reduce transportation time for doctor’s appointments and provide for better continuity of care.

Together CAVCON and Adelphoi are building a place for kids and families to connect.

A FRESH LOOK FOR METAL BUILDINGS – BREEZECLAMP PROJECT

A FRESH LOOK FOR METAL BUILDINGS – BREEZECLAMP PROJECT

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A-fresh-look-for-Metal-Buildings-the-Breezeclamp-ProjectOver time metal buildings begin to show their age. The elements of Mother Nature begin to take hold, colors fade and rust starts to show. As the real estate investment begins to deteriorate, what could that mean for the business owner? Regardless of the type of business you operate, image is important. If the first thing potential customers see is a worn-out building, the perception could be that a company may not be current with the times.

If buildings are empty and on the commercial market, with a little investment, business developers have the opportunity to command a higher rent because they are presenting a nice-looking exterior.

How many times do you hear that we can’t find good employees and we’re short staffed. Employers are looking for ways to boost morale and take care of the staff they have. Do you think an employee’s perception of their workplace may begin before they enter the door? If the building appears to be run down and owners don’t seem to take notice, it could set the tone for the employee’s production.

So it comes down to this. Do you have the exterior building sandblasted and painted or do you reside the exterior?

cavcon exteriorThe Indiana County Office of Planning and Redevelopment in Indiana County went out to bid to have the exterior of the building sandblasted and painted. The bid came in at over $400,000 with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty.

In talking with the Indiana County Office of Planning and Redevelopment office, CAVCON discussed residing the building versus having it painted. Our bid to reside the building came in under $200,000 with a 25-30 year parts and finish warranty. We’re currently finishing up this job. The benefit to the customer is that there is no disruption to day to day operations.

metal-buildingsLess money, new product, better warranty and no operational disruptions. Does your metal building look tired? Spring is coming, real estate is moving and manufacturing is booming. An investment in your real estate will help it hold its value. Let CAVCON help you give your tired building a facelift. Contact Ray Duffy at 724-237-7037 or [email protected] to learn more.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

REBIRTH IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE by Patrick Ford

REBIRTH IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE by Patrick Ford

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Northern Panhandle Petro chemicalsThere is a paradigm shift happening to the energy hub in the Northern Panhandle within the Ohio River Valley with the announcement of the Shell Petrochemical Plant and subsequent announcement of second plant in Ohio.  While petrochemical manufacturing began in Appalachia in the 1920’s, the Gulf Coast region has been the center of the U.S. petrochemical industry since the mid20th century. With its abundant supplies of hydrocarbon raw materials and vast network of pipelines and natural gas liquids storage structures, it has been the center of chemicals production for the last six decades. Much of the industry’s recent wave of shale-related investment was destined for Texas and Louisiana, with numerous projects completed, planned, or underway.

However…. this is changing.  Announcements of significant petrochemical industry investments in our region have been made, with several projects already in process. The Appalachian region in general, and the Ohio River Valley in particular, is the ideal location for the second major petrochemical manufacturing hub in the United States, offering:

  • Proximity to abundant NGL resources from the shale formations.
  • Proximity to manufacturing markets in the Midwest and along much of the East Coast.
  • Opportunity to strengthen the U.S. economy by providing employment and supply diversity.

The Weirton-Steubenville Metropolitan Area consists of Brooke and Hancock counties in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and Jefferson County in Ohio.  Brook and Hancock counties have experienced millions of investment dollars over the past eight years reaching outward from Weirton to Chester in the north and Beech Bottom in the south.  The investment dollars have spanned across manufacturing, transportation, health care and retail business sectors.  These types of businesses will support the growth of the energy hub in the region.

20170325_112809The industry clusters of energy/shale, value-added metals, chemicals, transportation logistics, and health care have grown organically and continue to attract investments. These industry clusters are employing over 8,000 people.

The investment in the Panhandle region goes beyond brick and mortar, but also to support workforce development through nationally acclaimed training programs in job search training, retaining and retooling a workforce to support and supply the necessary pipeline of labor needed for expansion.  Weirton-Steubenville area is 3rd in nation in construction growth.   For consecutive years the tri-county area has ranked among highest in nation in increase in construction jobs.  The result – West Virginia has the nation’s second lowest overall employee turnover rate.

We are excited about the business growth and employment opportunities in Weirton-Steubenville Metropolitan Area and stand ready to meet future demands through investment in our infrastructure, training and the people that live, play and work in the Northern Panhandle.

Experience the Power of a Community and find out more about opportunities within the Northern Panhandle. 

The Rebirth of the Northern Panhandle article provided by Patrick Ford, Executive Director BDC of the Northern Panhandle.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS NOT YOUR TYPICAL BOX STRUCTURE

PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS NOT YOUR TYPICAL BOX STRUCTURE

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The new look of pre-engineered steel buildings

CAVCON recently became an authorized builder for Varco Pruden.  When people think of pre-engineered steel buildings, what typically comes to mind is a box like structure with no character.  That couldn’t be farther from the truth.  Construction of a steel building occurs in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional buildings offers a cost effective solution to meet your building needs.

Pre-engineered steel buildings are becoming more versatile and CAVCON is able to customize commercial projects utilizing this type of material to satisfy specific customer needs. There’s an endless list of features that can be added: doors, windows, insulation, vents, rounded structures and a variety of exterior finishes.  Energy Star approved roofing systems are also available adding to green construction efforts.

The versatility of steel gives architects the freedom to achieve their most ambitious visions. Structural steel is an essential component of most stadiums, shopping centers and commercial developments; steel cladding systems adorn iconic, landmark structures worldwide. Steel is one of the most sustainable construction materials. Its strength and durability coupled to its ability to be recycled, again and again, without ever losing quality make it truly compatible with long term sustainable development.

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custom designed to meet your needs

Building owners value the flexibility of steel buildings for their light, open, airy spaces that can be created.  This feature makes it ideal for modernization, reconfiguring, extending or adapting with minimal disruption and without costly and sometimes harmful demolition and redevelopment. Even without these benefits, steel is often the first choice on the basis of cost alone. Many of the advantages of prefabricated steel design and construction are applicable to all building types and sectors.

CAVCON is able to create and estimate complex or simple buildings utilizing more variations in dimensions and format of steel buildings.  They do this utilizing Varco Pruden Command, a proprietary design software, which is recognized as a technology leader throughout the world. The building construction is done using different steel shapes and pieces.  These pieces are delivered onsite causing minimal disruption.  Construction of a steel building occurs in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional buildings provides a cost effective solution to your building needs.  Steel building delivers the peace of mind that comes from never having to worry about ongoing maintenance.

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Integrated steel pieces create unique looks

 

Varco Pruden is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, the nation’s largest steel building systems manufacturer. They provide steel systems and building components for more than 5,000 buildings annually.

Through customized preengineering services, Varco Pruden has manufactured buildings that have housed everything from churches, bowling alleys, manufacturing facilities, government buildings, commercial office space, retail malls, aviation hangers, distribution centers to health care facilities.   Let CAVCON show you how cost effective this type of design can be.  To learn more, contact Ray Duffy at 724-237-7037

 

Pre-engineered steel buildings…..built to endure and withstand the elements of Mother Nature.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

FROM STEEL TO PLASTICS - LAUNCHING A NEW ERA IN MANUFACTURING

FROM STEEL TO PLASTICS – LAUNCHING A NEW ERA IN MANUFACTURING

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Steel to PlasticThe Shell Petrochemical Plant, known to many as the “Cracker Plant” continues to be the catalyst for growth, job creation and job training in the region. As the Pittsburgh economy has grown and expanded beyond steel industry, will the cracker plant and the plastics manufacturers that use those byproducts become the next revolution of manufacturing in the region?

How will the region continue to position itself to meet the demands of the trades? Workforce development is a key component of that success. Exploration of the trades must be discussed and explored with students as early as middle school. We may begin to see a shift toward the trades when students explore computerized hands-on processes, jobs such as electricians and machinists and the higher salaries that come with those jobs without the debt of a 4-year college education. Colleges and technical training centers are responding to the need as well in the development of certificate programs that enable students to learn the skills needed for these types of manufacturing jobs in a shorter amount of time.

What does it take for a manufacturing company to make a decision to relocate to the region? They are looking for pad ready sites and the ability to work with a builder and local government to get up and running as quickly as possible. That’s one of the benefits of working with a design build firm such as CAVCON. Beyond the government permitting process, the time to completion and the ability to adjust projects to a budget allow projects to be completed quickly and efficiently.

The building design is only one component of what a manufacturing plant will require. Although designs can be put together quickly, navigating through the permitting process within government and local municipalities can lead to delays. The topic of ease of doing business within the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia was discussed at the Northeast Petrochemical Conference. Those governments and states that make it difficult to do business will lose out on the petrochemical boom in the northeast corridor. Jobs and growth will be left behind as manufacturing leaders make decisions on which state to relocate or build manufacturing plants.

We are sitting in the middle of a regional petrochemical powerhouse.

The infrastructure projects that will support this growth are already being realized in the construction of housing and other ancillary services. CAVON is currently in the middle of construction of one of the first ancillary projects, Bridgewater Crossing, a 3-building apartment complex featuring over 255,000 square feet located in Beaver County.

Business leaders and plastics manufacturers are positioning themselves to capitalize on the North East’s Petrochemical Boom. They are developing, building, investing in, advising, supplying or facilitating new petrochemical projects in the Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio regions. Additional ethane cracker plants are in the planning stages along the rivers that span the region.

The small mill towns of Homestead, Aliquippa, Braddock, Clairton, Duquesne and Rankin have struggled to survive the loss of the steel industry. Will the ethane cracker projects that emerge take the place of steel – providing jobs, ancillary spending and opportunity for growth giving new life and breath to these areas?

Land development, road infrastructure, pad ready sites, workforce training and east of working with local and state government will be key factors in the region’s growth. As the Shell Petrochemical Cracker Plant gets underway, we will see plastics and other ancillary manufacturing plants explore opportunities to relocate. Plastics may very well become the new steel revolution for the region and beyond.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

CAVCON BECOMES AN APPROVED VARCO PRUDEN BUILDER

CAVCON BECOMES AN APPROVED VARCO PRUDEN BUILDER

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Approved-Varco_Pruden-BuilderCAVCON continues to seek efficiencies in construction and recently became an approved Varco Pruden builder.  With a focus on our design build services, clients can save time and money.  In recent blogs we have talked about modular office building and their efficiencies, and now through our relationship with Varco Pruden, CAVCON has added steel system construction to our capabilities.

“With approximately 1,000 approved Varco Pruden builders throughout the US and Canada, general contractors are carefully vetted.  Varco Pruden looks for quality contractors with an outstanding reputation in design/build for commercial applications”, states Jim Peckham, Manager of Marketing for Varco Pruden.

Poised for success, CAVCON is excited to become an approved builder for Varco Pruden, a world leader in providing innovative pre-engineered steel building systems. Each year, VP supplies approximately 6,000 buildings ranging from 1,200 square feet to more than one million square feet under roof, so this allows CAVCON to efficiently expand our capabilities.

Customers can save up to 30% in overall construction for certain building types through customization and computer-assisted design.  This reduces time for planning, on-site organization and construction by one third.  Customers realize a faster occupancy and a quicker return on investment.

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Varco Pruden School Gym

Steel structure custom designs result in insulated roof and wall systems that can significantly reduce HVAC costs.  Simplified design and code process allows for coordination with streamlined delivery.  Unlike a wooden structure, steel fabrication reduces maintenance and diminishes deterioration, cracking, rot, and insect damage.  These structures are easy to expand and accommodate growth.

CAVCON is a recognized leader in green design through various projects.  To that end, Varco Pruden’s have an ever-growing number of products that meet or exceed the guidelines of the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency’s Energy Star program. In addition, Varco Pruden is an active participant in both the Cool Roof Rating Council and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which maintains the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system.

These products can contribute significantly toward your project’s LEED certification in areas of:

  • Recycled content
  • Recyclability/Reuse in the future
  • Energy efficiency
  • Cool Roof materials

Design and estimating time is reduced using the most advanced computer system in the industry.  CAVCON works closely with our customers to accurately detail the building structure, and efficiently move the materials through the build process. This helps to ensure material quality, which leads to faster field erection, saving you both time and money.

 

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Varco Pruden Ford Dealership

These steel structures aren’t limited to manufacturing.  They are being used for such types of applications such as houses of worship, retail, auto dealerships, government buildings, office buildings, retail space, schools, and self-storage buildings.

As the cracker plant and various ancillary support companies come into the region, it will be important to be able to quickly and efficiently construct new buildings and retrofit existing spaces.  Varco Pruden steel structure systems will put CAVCON and their customers on the fast track from design to occupancy.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

STATE OF THE MON VALLEY - by Christopher Whitlatch

STATE OF THE MON VALLEY – by Christopher Whitlatch

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Mon Valley, CAVCONThe “Mon” is the “river that built the world.”

I have heard that statement many times, since I took on the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Mon Valley Alliance, a community development nonprofit organization, in September of 2016.

The statement is true. Steel, glass and other materials and products manufactured in the Mon Valley were shipped around the world and are in everything from the Golden Gate Bridge to Chrysler cars to your kitchen. With the closing of the steel mills and the subsequent population collapse, the story of decline has also been well documented.

Today, what we call the Mid Mon Valley, roughly Brownsville to Elizabeth and West Newton to Bentleyville faces challenges, but also is home to many opportunities as well. As a region, the population is approximately 110,000 with the Monongahela River still as its chief asset both for industry and increasingly these days for recreation as well.

Mon ValleyThe Valley has a strong shipping infrastructure with river, road and rail. Manufacturing companies continue to recognize this advantage with easy access to suppliers and customers. Within the last few months, three new companies have chosen the Donora Industrial Park for their operations, citing infrastructure as a key advantage.

Throughout the Valley, there are buildings or pad ready sites available for manufacturers that are looking to join these businesses. The former Allenport steel manufacturing site has undergone significant renovation and Alta Vista, and industrial park located off the Bentleyville exit off Interstate 70 is a Keystone Opportunity Zone, offering significant tax incentives with ready to build sites.

The Valley is also well positioned for Western Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry. With close proximity to both natural gas feedstock and new pipeline infrastructure as well as central to two Cracker facility projects in Beaver County and Ohio, the Mon Valley can remake itself as an advancing manufacturing hub for new industries.

Mon ValleyAs the Mon Valley looks to remake itself, it must deal with the blight evident in its communities. Many communities saw a steep decline in tax revenue and as such were not able to keep up with buildings that were erected many years ago and have since fallen into decline.

Reclamation projects are underway in every community. In Charleroi, the old high school football stadium will be demolished this year and a riverfront park will arise in its place. Donora is removing several buildings to create a new green space along its main street. If you drive through the historic district in Brownsville, you will see several projects underway, including a new park.

Many properties that have been lumped into blight, should actually be classified as underutilized space that is full of possibilities. Entrepreneurs have recognized these opportunities and several buildings have been renovated into thriving local businesses along the main streets.

Mon ValleyCalifornia University of Pennsylvania anchors the Valley both in its location as well as the resources it provides to the surrounding communities. This year will see the creation of several business incubation programs as well as workforce programs with the university as a partner with other organizations and programs.

Though much work remains to fully recover, the potential of the Mon Valley is still very evident in the passion of its residents, the cooperation of its communities and the power of its region. This is still a place where things are made and the Mon Valley is making itself again as a great place to work and play.

Find out more about the Mon Valley Alliance at MonValleyAlliance.org.

State of the Mon Valley article provided by Christopher Whitlatch, Chief Executive Officer of the Mon Valley Alliance.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

BRIDGEWATER CROSSING SET TO MEET HOUSING DEMAND IN BEAVER COUNTY

BRIDGEWATER CROSSING SET TO MEET HOUSING DEMAND IN BEAVER COUNTY

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Bridgewater Crossing, CAVCONFollowing the announcement of Shell petrochemical plant, there will be many construction projects that occur in Beaver and the surrounding counties.  CAVCON is managing one of the first ancillary construction projects; the construction of Bridgewater Crossing, a 3 building apartment complex featuring over 255,000 square feet.

For over 30 years, CAVCON, a full-service, merit shop general contractor, has worked with a variety construction projects offering a complete turnkey approach from pre-construction design to general construction build and completion delivery services.  As a single source solution for our clients, we take a project from inception through construction management and delivery.  We understand the everyday challenges our clients face and are the perfect fit for design/build projects in a various industries.

The announcement of the Shell petrochemical plant has stirred up quite a buzz in the region.  Creation of jobs, preparation of workforce and integration of higher education to prepare a workforce of skilled trades.  With a project this size, there is a magnitude of trickle down effects and ancillary growth from housing, restaurants and building suppliers.

With the focus on new building, sometimes it is easy to overlook older structures that may be converted into a new purpose.  Often owners may struggle with whether to start from scratch or try to remodel.  In the scheme of things if a building is structurally sound, the roof and the outside skin can be updated and changed.  That’s the value of working with a design/build construction firm.

Bridgewater Crossing, CAVCONWhat if you knew your building project timeline could be cut in half, your costs for construction were less, and you were able to open for business sooner with incoming revenue?  To top it all off, sustainability and LEED were incorporated into the project.

Modular space solutions are more than box like structures, they can be custom built to allow unmatched flexibility and adaptability, proving that form need not be sacrificed for function. Custom interior finishes can be incorporated into the overall design of the custom tailored project.  Interior and exterior buildouts are done simultaneously with building codes and third party inspections performed onsite at the factory.

By allowing simultaneous production of site work, as well as interior construction, it reduces the overall time to occupancy. The end result: a high quality, custom solution in less time than a conventional site-built project.  By simultaneously utilizing an onsite preparation and off-site interior build out, the solution is delivered in half the time.  New project launches have saved up to 40% in start to finish time utilizing this type of construction.

Removing approximately 80% of the building construction activity from the site location significantly reduces site disruption, vehicular traffic and improves overall safety and security. So, for schools, hospitals, or other active businesses, reducing on-site activity and thereby eliminating a large part of the ongoing construction hazards, is a tremendous advantage.

Bridgewater Crossing, CAVCONAs Beaver and surrounding counties prepare for the influx of work staff and ancillary services needed, consider how a blend of repurposing older structures, along with conventional new construction and modular construction will help to maintain the integrity of our local communities and infrastructure needed to support this project, as well as save time to provide a quick turnaround for services.

If we look at how Shell began working in Beaver, it began with a master plan.  A roadmap of infrastructure that would be needed to support the facility.  As community leaders ponder, the same type of process should be taken into account to ensure sustainability long after the Shell petrochemical plant has been completed as there will undoubtedly be spin off companies that utilize the raw materials to produce byproducts from the Shell production facility.  Our region and its workforce will be the beneficiaries this effort.

To learn more about the full range of services CAVCON offers, visit our website at www.CAVCON.com.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

CUSTOMER SERVICE DRIVES STRIP MALL CONSTRUCTION - INDIANA GATEWAY PLAZA

CUSTOMER SERVICE DRIVES STRIP MALL CONSTRUCTION – INDIANA GATEWAY PLAZA

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Bob Musser isn’t your typical property developer. In fact, quite the contrary, he owns a number of retail Verizon stores, but found a gap in service locations for the residents of Indiana, PA. Wanting to better serve his customers, he began looking for property to build a new store.

Working in tandem with three organizations in Indiana, Center for Economic Opportunity (Indiana County’s office of development and planning), Indiana County Chamber and Downtown Indiana, Inc. as well as Elizabeth Hutton, Associate Broker, Kuzneski & Lockard Inc., Musser began looking for a suitable location before selecting the site at 4th and Philadelphia Streets that housed an old gas station and two abandoned properties.

Once Bob found the perfect location, it was time to select a general contractor. CAVCON was recommended by his engineer, Red Swing Group and architect, Zilka & Associates. Doing his own due diligence, Bob spoke to several people whom all gave CAVCON strong recommendations. He then chose CAVCON to construct the 9,000 square foot Indiana Gateway Plaza. The project will feature onsite parking, but also be within walking distance for townspeople and college students alike.

Construction for the project is underway with demolition and site work. As building progresses, interested tenants should contact Elizabeth Hutton, Associate Broker, Kuzneski & Lockard Inc. at 724-349-1924. The goal for securing new tenants would be to offer more choice for the residents of Indiana.

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Indiana Gateway Plaza – 9,000 square foot plaza in walking distance for townspeople and college students alike.

According to David Janusek, Director of Downtown Indiana, Inc. there has been a significant amount of energy spent focusing on more of a center of town idea to spread out the downtown reach and make the center of town a little wider.

Local businesses are embracing new development and are realizing the value and importance of a combined effort in focusing on all of Philadelphia Street through expansion of festivals and events. Business owners are seeing growth as a result of this vision, the business community is stronger as a whole with a combined effort of promotion.

With regular communication and coordination amongst all parties, government entities and local business, Indiana is building a strong downtown which ultimately results in a strong region. CAVCON is proud to be part of building the Indiana county region – creating jobs and opportunities for business expansion.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

THE ART OF REPURPOSING OLD BUILDINGS

THE ART OF REPURPOSING OLD BUILDINGS

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Did you ever hear the saying out with the old and in with the new?  That applies to repurposing older buildings to bring life and new business into an old, existing structure.  Often owners may struggle with whether to start from scratch or try to remodel.  In the scheme of things if a building is structurally sound, the roof and the outside skin can be updated and changed.  That’s the value of working with a design/build construction firm.  At CAVCON, we look at a structure and give our clients the most cost effective and best option for reusing their existing space.

Years ago, you could walk into a permitting office and walk out with a permit to begin construction.  In today’s construction environment, you can save time and money by utilizing an existing building and eliminating the need for site plan approval.  In some cases – this can save up to a year’s worth of red tape if the building is in an environmentally sensitive area.

First Commonwealth Vandergrift, CAVCON
New flooring and carpet, along with interior painting and lighting brought new life to this repurposed building.

CAVCON recently updated an existing building to create a modern look for First Commonwealth Bank in its Vandergrift office.  This space has had many uses – at one time a gas station, a savings and loan branch, justice of the peace office and now home to a new First Commonwealth Bank branch.

The outside of the building was run down, the building’s exterior had cracks in the concrete, landscape was overgrown, the interior had peeling paint, the flooring was dated, and in general, the building needed some attention.  However, the structure of the building was sound.

Step into an updated entryway complete with a company’s brand colors.  New flooring and carpet, along with interior painting and LED lighting has brought new life and purpose to a neglected space.  The exterior had a rock facing put on to replace cracked concrete.  The concrete and curbs were repaired, fresh paint was added to give color and contrast.

The end result for First Commonwealth Bank and their clients, a sleek and modernized building in which to serve their customers.  When banks or any other business are competing for clients, it is important to give the client the impression that the organization is a progressive in keeping up with technology and the times.  No customer wants to go into a dingy space to do business, but rather feels empowered in their decision to work with a progressive organization that offers a pleasant atmosphere to do business.

First Commonwealth Vandergrift, CAVCON
The end result is what matters. The updates resulted in a sleek and modernized building that fits the needs of the clients.

For both CAVCON and First Commonwealth Bank, reutilizing the existing space allowed the construction process to move quickly and provided a shorter turn-around time for First Commonwealth Bank to open its doors to serve their clients in a modern location.

About CAVCON: CAVCON brings together three generations of Building Owners/Managers and General Contractors with Design/Build expertise focusing on Medical, Commercial, Retail, Manufacturing and Light Industrial projects. As a full-service merit shop general construction company CAVCON provides design-build services incorporating value engineering, collaborative modeling and turn-key general construction services to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.