CAVCON has been involved for many years with Adelphoi in providing construction services for a variety of projects and becoming their long-term partner.
We have consistently worked with John Duwall, Director of Facilities at Adelphoi. The relationship began when CAVCON was a general contractor in bid build projects performing renovations for various projects. In May 2018, we served as the Construction Manager of a 3.5-million-dollar project that featured both a Welcome Center and Youth and Family Center.
We are currently working on a multi-phase, design/build, 6-million-dollar project that will provide an enhanced “green area” including an amphitheater and a new housing complex for at risk kids. Relationships and trust that have been developed over the years are at the cornerstone of why Adelphoi comes back to CAVCON for their construction needs.
So how will this design/build project be different?
Total responsibility for the design and construction entrusted to one entity. No divided responsibilities with resultant problems.
Because projects are designed and built with years of construction knowledge and expertise, CAVCON brings accurate costs based on actual experience.
Design/build projects minimize change orders that cost both time and money.
Design/build projects are completed in less time.
Why is CAVCON the design/build contractor of choice?
Experienced as a design/build contractor and authorized Varco Pruden builder.
Recipient of Varco Pruden Buildings Best-in-Class winner of the exclusive Hall of Fame award for Vollmer of America saving the company $480,000. Varco Pruden Buildings is one of the nation’s largest building-solutions companies.
A design/build team is jointly involved in producing a product that meets a client’s needs rather than merely acting as professional advisors. A collaboration of designers and builders is the foundation of design/build projects.
Benefits of design/build project delivery include a coordinated team approach to identify your needs and provide counsel on important decisions that can affect design, performance and cost, limiting the risks of omissions, errors and costs exceeding your budget.
Relationships and trust are why CAVCON and Adelphoi have developed their partnership to serve the community. Together CAVCON and Adelphoi are building a place for kids and families to connect.
Vollmer of America, an international German Manufacturing Company that produces metal cutting machine tools for manufacturing, is undergoing a major expansion to showcase their products. This 29,200 square foot project will increase the size of their current space in Carnegie by 100%. The design/build project in Findlay Township includes office space, warehouse and a signature showroom highlighting pieces of their equipment that will be used for both sales demonstrations and product training. The product training will feature both instructional and hands-on use of their machinery. With anticipated growth in manufacturing, the new distribution center will better serve the needs of Vollmer’s clients.
Following an interview process and a tour of various Integrity Design projects by the owner of Vollmer International, the Integrity Design team and architect, Keith Andreyko were chosen to design the project. Keith, a registered architect, brings 21 years of experience and significant history of design honor recognition. Integrity Design, a boutique design firm, provides a high level of service to a diverse client base including Commercial Real Estate Professionals, Retail Properties, Entertainment Venues, Universities, and Senior Retirement Communities.
CAVCON was chosen by Integrity Design as part of their design/build team on the project. As a Varco Pruden authorized builder with expertise in pre-engineered steel buildings, CAVCON was able to offer insight into the design and budgeting process.
The preliminary design of the 29,200 square foot project went through preliminary budgeting on both a conventional build as well as a pre-engineered steel build. Upon receipt of the initial budget numbers of the conventional build, the project was too far over budget. The team then shifted back to pre-engineered building solutions to mirror the original design.
CAVCON was a key part of the budgeting and design process. Because of their experience with pre-engineered steel building solutions, CAVCON was instrumental in saving $480,000 by shifting to this type of building structure. They provided guidance on how to satisfy the client and communicated what could and couldn’t be managed in the overall budget while leading the project to meet the budget.
Our technical expertise, many years of field experience and creative thinking abilities enable us to be problem solvers with a unique vision for excellent design. We believe the collaborative efforts of both CAVCON and Integrity Design are essential in meeting the needs and objectives of Vollmer of America. The knowledge and skill from a multi-disciplinary design team create integrated solutions for all environments, resulting in a successful project.
With the construction of a new distribution center currently underway, Vollmer of America will be set to meet the demands of manufacturing throughout the region and beyond.
Have you purchased a new car recently or taken your car into the dealership for some maintenance and noticed your automotive dealership is undergoing renovation, upgrades or a reorganization? The Sendell Subaru Showroom in Greensburg is among the latest to upgrade their showroom and have contracted with CAVCON to convert their Buick dealership to a Sendell Subaru showroom.
Dealerships are not only being pushed by the auto manufacturers but also by their consumers to provide a stellar customer buying and service experience. Just as curb appeal helps sell homes, it also is key to luring in buyers. If a dealership is old and run down, customers may think they haven’t upgraded their computer systems and maintenance departments to better service new vehicles. After all, consumers have a choice where they spend their money.
Individual auto manufacturers have always looked for new ways to set their brand apart, as well as, strategies to attract buyers into their dealerships. In the last five years they have found that if the dealerships update their facility with sleek, state-of-the-art design, equipment and amenities the dealership is more likely to attract buyers. The manufacturers have also pushed dealers to upgrade their facilities thus, creating a unified look to promote the manufacturer’s brand.
Even when the economy was at a low point in 2008 many dealerships found themselves investing millions into renovations. Why you may ask? Well the answer is simple. Even at a time when less cars are being sold, dealerships want to show customers they are investing in the future and preparing to be the dealership of choice for years to come. They want their lots to be appealing to the eye and comfortable for the customers while waiting on vehicle maintenance or especially when closing a deal on a new set of wheels.
Peer pressure to conform as one dealership makes updates to their facility, also puts pressure on other dealerships and business around the area to spruce up and upgrade their facilities.
Sendell Subaru is among a list of dealerships CAVCON has renovated for Sendell Motors. CAVCON has designed and built VW, Honda, Mitsubishi and Buick dealerships for Sendell Motors as well. We work hand-in-hand with both the dealership and the auto manufacturer to ensure construction adherence to corporate specifications, as well as local dealer owner’s specifications. Because of CAVCON’s partnership with dealers and auto manufacturers, the consumer benefits. Their car buying experience and all the amenities at the dealership will be the best and most technologic ally advanced.
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.
Touchstone Center for Crafts is Pennsylvania’s only residential arts and craft center where individuals can take classes and stay on campus recently dedicated Susan Brimo Cox Glass Studio to honor a local artist. Created in 1972, Touchstone Center for Crafts was originally known as Pioneer Crafts Council which was founded by two Pittsburgh women Francis Balter and Agnes Kinard.
This unique craft school has expanded to include contemporary and experimental techniques, in addition to the traditional and historic methods in disciplines such as blacksmithing, ceramics, metals, textiles, glass, oil and watercolor painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. As Pennsylvania’s only residential craft school, Touchstone offers both beginners and seasoned artists more than one hundred week-long and weekend courses taught by some of North America’s finest artists and artisans.
Mary Len Hajduk, President of the Board of Directors, described the destruction of the Old Red Barn’s structure in 2010 where a snow storm severely damaged the building’s roof. Since that time, the damaged structure prohibited the organization from offering any significant glass classes. Only during the past year has funding become available that will cover the cost of the construction of a new glass studio. The facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment and kilns, offering an excellent place to conduct classes. The Old Red Barn was demolished last year and the wood from the barn will be repurposed into other construction projects.
The contemporary studio glass movement has caught the imagination of the public more than any craft form in the last decade, and remains an essential component to the resurgent interest in craft processes. Shauna Soom, Executive Director for the center stated the following, “Until our facility (the Red Barn) was severely damaged in 2010, Touchstone offered a wide array of glass workshops and was poised to benefit from the increasing public interest in glassmaking. With the new energy-efficient and well-equipped glass education studio, Touchstone will again be able to provide a diverse and extensive offering of glass workshops in an inviting, environmentally healthy, and responsible setting. Ultimately, this new facility will serve as a regional model for the synthesis of environmental stewardship and visual arts education.
Left side front, left to right: Sarah Stopyra, Shawn Fischer, Carolyn Danus. Left side back, left to right: Frank Golba, Touchstone Center for Crafts (TCC) Board of Director’s Past President Dan Fischer, Aaron Lane, Lloyd Cox. Right side, left to right: Kevin Kopp, Dolores Kopp, Monica Saffri, Mary Len Hajduk, TCC Board of Director’s President Shauna Soom, TCC Executive Director
The objective of the project was to construct and equip an environmentally responsible glass education studio on Touchstone’s campus. This studio will efficiently provide educational programming in a variety of glass-making techniques to more than 150 participants every season. Based on technical counsel from a wide range of glass artists in the region, we have identified the equipment necessary to make our new glass studio an energy-efficient educational destination for glass artists. With high-quality equipment for lampworking, cold working, slumping, fusing, and stained glass, Touchstone will re-emerge as a regional focal point for exploration and creativity in this most dynamic medium.”
Soom further commented that throughout the bidding process, CAVCON, the contractor chosen for the project, worked closely with Touchstone regarding the project. They were responsive, and the comprehensive team they involved in the estimation process (HVAC, architects, surveyors, estimators, etc.) was exceptional.
Mike Phillips, President of CAVCON, indicated the design/build services CAVCON offers facilitated conversations and modifications for particular pieces of glass equipment and energy efficiencies allowing for adjustments to building plans prior to the onset of construction, saving the organization time and money.
The project received approval from the local commissioners and construction begin in the spring of 2015. Susan Brimo Cox, a recognized glass artist loved Touchtone Center for Crafts. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and passed away in 2012. In Susan’s memory, her family made a generous donation to the center. The project was completed in late summer and the new facility was dedicated in the fall of 2015 as The Susan Brimo Cox Glass Studio in her honor.
About Touchstone: Touchstone is located in Farmington, Pennsylvania, amid the natural splendor of the Laurel Highlands. Founded in 1972 as the Pioneer Crafts Council, Touchstone’s original mission was to foster interest in the preservation of the traditional craft forms and culture of the Appalachian region. Touchstone provides underserved audiences in the region, from senior citizens to public school students, with craft-centered educational programming. Touchstone’s artistic, educational, and residential facilities sit on 150 acres of lush woodlands and pristine wilderness. Not only is Touchstone Center for Crafts the only residential craft school in Pennsylvania, it’s the natural setting for your creative 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.
Have you purchased a new car recently or taken your car into the dealership for some maintenance and noticed your automotive dealership is undergoing renovation, upgrades or a reorganization? The Sendell Subaru Showroom in Greensburg is among the latest to upgrade their showroom and have contracted with CAVCON to convert their Buick dealership to a Sendell Subaru showroom.
