Spotlight: CoreSite NY2

2014 | ISSUE 1
THE POWER LINE
KEEPING US CONNECTED
Spotlight: CoreSite NY2
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Power Design’s 20th completed data center project with
CoreSite and first project in New Jersey.
• Double-stacked, raised 2.5 megawatt generators with
2N redundancy.
• LEED, Energy Star and SSAE-16 Type 2 sustainability
certifications.
• Power taken at 26 KV to achieve rate reduction and
distribution efficiencies.
FAST FACTS
Location:
Developer:
General Contractor:
Product Type:
Contract Type:
Square Footage:
Raised Floor Space:
Power Capacity:
Project Team:
Secaucus, N.J.
CoreSite (NYSE: COR)
Gilbane, Inc.
Data Center
Design Assist
283,000
36,000 square feet (Phase I)
4.5 megawatts (Phase I)
Jason Calvert, regional vice president
Steve Henslee, senior project manager
Terris Bass, project superintendent
Henry Delgado, preconstruction coordinator
2014 - Issue 1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
2013 Recognition and Awards
2
Newly Awarded Projects 3
Operations Training & Website Launch 4
Employee Announcements
4
Recently Completed Projects
6
Customer Praise for our Work
6
Power Players
7
Power Design at Work
8
V5: Our Values in the Community 9
Moving on Up (Role Changes)
10
ACE Award Winners
10
Get to Know: Dave Hughes
10
Crossword Puzzle
11
New Licenses & Certifications
11
Project Spotlight: 77H
12
Chief Executive Officer
Mitch Permuy
Chief Financial Officer
Dana Permuy
Chief Operating Officer
Meredith Zdon
Director of Human Resources
Marlene Velez
Editor
Jena Perian
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NEWLY
A Look Back
POWER DESIGN’S 2013 AWARDS
AWARDED PROJECTS
Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Employees completed a survey that measures 10 key engagement categories
including team effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, compensation
and benefits.
Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in the U.S.
Achievers Corp.
This prestigious national award recognizes top employers that display leadership and
innovation in engaging their employees.
Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Times recognized 100 companies and organizations in Tampa Bay as Top
Workplaces in 2013, based on workplace surveys completed by employees.
One Lake’s Edge
Florida’s Best Companies to Work For
Florida Trend
This survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing
Florida’s best employers.
Emerson at Celebration
Fit-Friendly Worksite Gold Achievement
American Heart Association
Fit-Friendly Worksites are recognized by the American Heart Association as employers
who go above and beyond when it comes to their employees’ health.
2013 STEP Awards
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
The Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) awards are based on 20 key
elements of a contractor’s safety program that includes safety policies, employee
commitment and training, management commitment, and budgeting.
Top 50 Electrical Contractors
PROJECT
3400 Montrose
BUILDING USE CONTRACT
CITY/STATE
Greenwater Block 1
Central Place
DEVELOPER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
21 Eleven
Apartments
Design Assist
Houston, Texas
Hines Residential
Urban Oaks Builders
3400 Montrose
Apartments
Design Build
Houston, Texas
The Hanover Company
The Hanover Company
Alta Dadeland
Apartments
Design Build
Miami, Fla.
Wood Partners LLC
Arlington of Naples
Senior Living
Plans & Specs Naples, Fla.
Lutheran Life Communities
Atlantic Commons
Apartments
Design Assist
Florida Atlantic Investments, Inc.
Coastal Construction Group
Archer Western & DeAngelis
Diamond Construction, Inc.
Atlantic Crystals Construction Corp.
Current Builders
Palm Beach, Fla.
Blu' on Marina Blvd.
Apartments
Plans & Specs Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
ZOM
Bright House Orlando
Data Center
Design Assist
Orlando, Fla.
Bright House
N/A
Broadstone at the Lake
Mixed Use
Design Assist
Austin, Texas
Alliance Residential
Alliance Residential
Central Place Residential
Mixed Use
Design Build
Arlington, Va.
JBG Companies
Clark Construction Group LLC
Columbia Parcel “C”
Mixed Use
Engineering
Columbia, Md.
Kettler, Inc.
TBD
Design Build
Reston, Va.
CoreSite
N/A
EC&M Magazine
Now in its 13th year, the Top 50 list showcases the top electrical contracting firms in
the nation and acts as a gauge by which other firms may measure themselves.
CoreSite Reston UPS Upgrades Data Center
Echo Aventura
Condo
Design Assist
Aventura, Fla.
Property Markets Group
John Moriarty & Associates
Top Specialty Contractors
Emerson at Celebration
Apartments
Design Assist
Celebration, Fla.
Rockharbor Residential LLC
Winter Park Construction
Gables McKinney Routh
Apartments
Design Assist
Dallas, Texas
Gables Residential
Gables Residential
Green Water - Block 1
Mixed Use
Plans & Specs Austin, Texas
The Hanover Company & Trammel Crow Construction
Balfour Beatty
Hyatt Place
Hotel
Plans & Specs Washington, D.C.
E Street Development Group LLC
Clark Construction Group LLC
ENR Southeast
ENR Southeast’s Top Specialty Contractors is a comprehensive package including
rankings by revenue of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S., the previous year’s
rankings, revenue and percentage of revenue by markets.
Tampa Bay Business 100
Tampa Bay Business Journal
The Tampa Bay Business 100 recognizes the top 100 privately held companies in
Tampa Bay.
Best Projects of the Year
ENR Mid-Atlantic
The Best Projects of the Year honor the best construction projects and the companies
that designed and built them. In 2013, Archstone 1st & M, also known as Square 673,
was awarded the Residential/Hospitality Award of Merit.
Jefferson at Palm Beach Lakes Apartments
Plans & Specs West Palm Beach, Fla. Jefferson Apartment Group
Kast Construction Company LLC
Kast Construction Company LLC
Mizner Lakes
Apartments
Plans & Specs West Palm Beach, Fla. Aaron Drive Holdings LLC
One Lake’s Edge
Mixed Use
Design Assist
The Woodlands, Texas Woodlands Development Co.
Hoar Construction
Portico
Apartments
Design Assist
Sunrise, Fla.
Richman Group of Florida
First Florida
Rockville, Md.
Rockville Town Center
Mixed Use
Engineering
Kettler, Inc.
TBD
Silos South End (Phase II) Apartments
Plans & Specs Charlotte, N.C.
Woodfield Investments
CF Evans Construction
Streetlights at Mid Lane
Apartments
Plans & Specs Houston, Texas
StreetLights Residential
StreetLights Residential
The Barcelona
Apartments
Plans & Specs Jupiter, Fla.
Florida Land Fund LLC
Kast Construction Company LLC
The Parker
Apartments
Design Build
Alexandria, Va.
MRP Realty and AEW Capital Management LP
Clark Builders Group
The Shay
Mixed Use
Design Assist
Washington, D.C.
JBG Companies
Balfour Beatty
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POWER TOOLS
THE
PROGRAM
Employee
Orientation
OPERATIONS
In 2013, Power Design expanded our Project Management training
programs. The Quality Assurance and Training departments teamed up to
create an enhanced “Project Life Cycle” training program, which includes:
• An easily-accessible website with updates, documents and resources.
• In-class training “boot camp” for operations employees.
• Modular classes that allow new and existing employees assistance with
all operations functions and processes.
GOOD NEWS & EMPLOYEE
Family Additions
THE TRAINING
More than a dozen project managers have graduated from this two-week
“boot camp” program, which launched in the fall of 2013. The program
is designed to provide hands-on training and simulations around the life
cycle of a project. With a dedicated team of Operations trainers, Power
Design is committed to providing employees with hands-on training and
experience from day one.
TRAINING & WEBSITE
THE WEBSITE
THE LAUNCH
Training doesn’t stop at the classroom. Employees have access to a speciallydesigned website that provides an interactive “one-stop-shop” resource.
The website includes all of the processes, procedures, responsibilities,
matrices, software guides, tutorials, documents, etc., needed from project
start through completion.
The launch party included a “Project LIFE Cycle” interactive, competitive
game amongst our divisions. Each division had to maneuver through a
life-size game board by answering questions that can now be found in the
online website tool.
Employees access the online resource tool throughout training, giving
them hands-on experience with the content and where to find it from the
start. Whether a new employee or a seasoned veteran, the new Project
Management website is a valuable tool for our operations teams.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
•Chris Moseley, systems design manager, welcomed Lana Mae on Dec. 5 weighing 6 lbs., 12 oz.
•Sandra DellaRocco, senior project manager, welcomed Dominic Anthony on Dec. 24 weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz.
•Adam Courson, IT manager, welcomed Camden Scott on Jan. 6 weighing 9 lbs., 8 oz.
•Marcela Gomez, executive operations manager, welcomed Alexandra Isabella on Jan. 8 weighing 6 lbs., 9 oz.
•Carter Hastings, project executive, welcomed Austin Alexander on March 5 weighing 6 lbs., 7 oz.
•Jerome Long, asset manager, welcomed Cooper Daniel on March 10 weighing 8 lbs., 3 oz.
David & Linda
Sandy & Michael
Cherlin & Bill
Michael & Sarah
Email [email protected] with announcements you’d like to share!
Weddings
•David Gatson, preconstruction coordinator, married Linda on Oct. 26.
•Michael Britt, service manager, married Sandy on Jan. 4.
•Bill Jordan, legal counsel, married Cherlin on Jan. 18.
•Michael Guard, project superintendent, married Sarah on Feb. 14.
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Lana Mae
Dominic Anthony
Camden Scott
Alexandra Isabella
Austin Alexander
Cooper Daniel
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RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
EMPLOYEES GOING
BUILDING USE
CONTRACT
CITY/STATE
DEVELOPER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Alta Alameda Station
Apartments
Design Assist
Denver, Colo.
Wood Partners
Wood Partners
Camden Paces
Apartments
Design Assist
Atlanta, Ga.
Camden Property Trust
Camden Builders, Inc.
CoreSite NY2
Data Center
Design Assist
Secausus, N.J.
CoreSite
CoreSite
Bozzuto Construction
Eastside Flats
Apartments
Plans & Specs
Malvern, Pa.
Cornerstone Communities, E. Kahn
Development Corporation, Gary Toll
Forum at Tallahassee
Student Housing
Design Assist
Tallahassee, Fla.
Parkland Development Corporation
Jordan Foster Construction LLC
Gables Park Tower
Mixed Use
Plans & Specs
Austin, Texas
Gables Residential
Andres Construction Services
Gables Tanglewood
Mixed Use
Plans & Specs
Houston, Texas
Gables Residential
Gables Residential
Gables West Ave
Apartments
Design Assist
Houston, Texas
Gables Residential
Gables Residential
m2 Apartments
Apartments
Design Assist
Denver, Colo.
Stoneleigh Companies
Hoar Construction
Modera Westshore
Apartments
Design Assist
Tampa, Fla.
Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC
Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC
Solaire Wheaton
Apartments
Plans & Specs
Wheaton, Md.
Washington Property Company
Clark Builders Group LLC
The Addison at South Tryon
Apartments
Plans & Specs
Charlotte, N.C.
ContraVest Development
ContraVest Construction
The Ascent at Spring Hill Station
Apartments
Design Build
Tysons Corner, Va. Greystar Development
John Moriarty & Associates
The Epic at Gateway Centre
Apartments
Design Assist
Pinellas Park, Fla.
The Richman Group of Florida
First Florida Building Corp.
The Premier
Mixed Use
Design Assist
Silver Spring, Md.
Guardian Realty Investors LLC
KBR Building Group
ABOVE & BEYOND
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PROJECT
Power Design’s Power Players program recognizes employees who go above and beyond expectations.
It’s these actions from employees that make Power Design a great company to work for, and we’re proud
of the accomplishments of our team members. Following are examples of employees recently recognized
as Power Players:
This quarter, all Power Players who
received nominations were entered
into a Power Up Power Player Challenge
drawing for $500! Congratulations to
James Bethinger, project superintendent,
for winning the surprise prize drawing!
Brian Jones
project superintendent
Creig Yates
project superintendent
D FOR POSITIVE
EMPLOYEES RECENTLY RECOGNIZE
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK:
James Hogg
James Bethinger
Dane Gilbert
service technician
project superintendent
project executive
EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED BY A MA
NAGER OR
FOR A JOB WELL DONE:
Jeremiah Overman
electrical designer
Michael Britt
Shana McDowell
Dave Hughes
Edwin Rodriguez
service manager
data specialist
COWORKER
Modera Westshore
Andrea Rea
quality assurance
manager
Anthony Robinson
lighting warehouse
clerk
Britney Cifers
project engineer
Brock Lancaster
systems technician
Colin Murphy
systems technician
Cynthia Lawson
training &
development manager
preconstruction design
manager
staffing specialist
REC OG NIZ E
SOMEONE AS A
POWER PLAYER
m2 Apartments
“
Solaire Wheaton
Fernando Sandoval
senior project
manager
Grant Hebert
CADD technician
Michelle Beckert
project management
trainer
PRAISE FOR OUR WORK!
Camden NoMA | Washington, D.C.
“I want to commend James Bethinger, who
worked tirelessly at NoMA to help ensure that
our grand opening was a success. Brian Jones
also did an outstanding job and is a top-shelf
representative of Power Design.”
–Duane Canter, senior project manager, Camden Development
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Gables Park Tower
Rashad Carter
warehouse associate
Scott Larkin
senior preconstruction
coordinator
Shuné Dublin
electrical designer
WaterWall Place | Houston, Texas
“I appreciate Power Design helping us achieve
our goals; your company is quickly becoming one
of my most reliable trades, and that is due to the
efforts of Dane Gilbert and Creig Yates.”
Service Department | Power Design, Inc.
“Thank you for all of the time and effort you
put into assisting us. Your urgent resolution of
our clients’ matters during the warranty period
greatly contributes to our success.”
The Villas at Dorsey Ridge | Hanover, Md.
“I want to commend the service we received by
James Hogg. He was very persistent and thorough
in his troubleshooting and resolutions, and his
customer service was excellent.”
Engineering Department | Power Design, Inc.
“I wanted to express how much I appreciate all
of Jeremiah Overman’s help and support on our
project. It has been great, and Power Design is
definitely a ‘stand by your customer’ company!”
–Kirk Blount, construction manager, Urban Oaks Builders
–Alecia Offret, warranty department coordinator, First Florida
–Shannon Arvin, maintenance, The Villas at Dorsey Ridge
–Jason Yates, president, Yates Corner
TODAY!
Tim Winiarczyk
warehouse manager
Send an email to:
[email protected]
Power Design Resources | Atlanta, Ga.
“I want to thank Shana McDowell and the Power
Design Resources team for everything done on
the project. She has been quick in responding and
very helpful with item selection. We look forward
to working with PDR on future projects.”
”
–Katherine Leicht, dir. of purchasing, Shelton Taylor & Associates
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POWER DESIGN
at Work
Our values in action
PROJECT
V5 OUR VALUES in the Community
Movember
Doral View
Doral View | Miami, Fla.
Photo submitted by David Garcia, project superintendent
Employees at Doral View pull secondary wires from
FP&L’s transformer to the building mains. In one
day, the team pulled 22 sets of secondary feeds for
four buildings.
Howard University Residence Halls | Washington, D.C.
Howard University
Photo submitted by Bobby Howard, senior quality control
& safety specialist
The crew at the Howard University Residence Halls
project takes time for a team photo.
3 eleven Bowie | Austin, Texas
Photo submitted by Bobby Howard, senior quality control
& safety specialist
Power Design employees participate in daily “Stretch
and Flex” exercises with Harvey-Cleary Builders in
addition to weekly job-wide safety meetings.
Hanover Post Oak | Houston, Texas
Photo submitted by Eric Johnson, assistant superintendent
Cameron Patrick and William Ratliff, project
superintendents, review a submittal on site.
3 eleven Bowie
Hanover Post Oak
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Movember
Employees participated in Movember, a national
effort to raise awareness for men’s health issues in
the month of November. Donning the team name
“Power Beards,” these employees raised more than
$1,600 for the cause.
All Children’s Hospital
Power Design sponsored the All Children’s Hospital
Guild’s 83rd annual charity ball, which raised more
than $100,000 for the pediatric palliative care
program at the hospital.
All Children’s Hospital
Toys for Tots
Power Design Resources (PDR) recently held their
annual Toys for Tots drive, collecting more than 125
toys for children in need in the Atlanta community.
Sozo Children
For the second year in a row, Power Design
sponsored the Sozo Children’s golf tournament.
Justin Dean, project manager, recently traveled to
Uganda with this organization that provides care for
more than 100 children in the region.
Toys for Tots
Sozo Children
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Crossword
MOVING
ON UP
Congratulations
to these team
members for moving into a new position:
Alex LaPinta, training coordinator
Power Design’s quarterly ACE Award drawing took place on Jan. 23. Congratulations to the nominees and
those who recognized them for displaying Power Design’s core values. The following names were drawn:
PUZZLE
1. Power Design employees on the 3 eleven Bowie job site
participate in ___________ and Flex exercised each day.
3. Power Design’s 20th project with CoreSite was completed
in _____________, N.J.
teamwork
teamwork
growth
growth
4. Dave Hughes’ first job was washing dishes at
______________ Hut.
innovation
Bobby Howard
Dan Somerville Fernando Sandoval Mark Mekhirunsiri
Rey Gonzales
sr. quality control & project manager
senior project
project engineer logistics supervisor
safety specialist
manager
8. The “Power Beards” raised more than $1,600 for the
___________ cause.
9. In 2013, Power Design received 10 workplace and
industry ___________ .
Bill Kendall, senior estimator
Britney Cifers, project engineer
Caren Cayon, project engineer
Casey Leach, assistant superintendent
Cheryl Dwyer Bero, senior project accountant
Chris Moseley, systems design manager
Daniel Torres, foreman
David Gatson, preconstruction coordinator
Glenn Dygert, quality control specialist
Gregory Porter, project executive
James Bethinger, project superintendent
Jenny Schnackenberg, project executive
Jeremy Wilson, project manager
Jesseca Zajac, executive assistant
John Lewis, project executive
Lauren Kelley, manager of financial
planning & analysis
Michelle Beckert, project management trainer
Morgan Permuy, executive assistant
Randy Poorbaugh, construction manager
Ronnie White, asst. lighting project manager
Ryan Carter, senior project accountant
Sarah McBrien, executive assistant
Scott Jones, foreman
Scott Wilkinson, regional vice president
Tommie Hart, project superintendent
Tony Cheek, project superintendent
Valerie Kotewa, project engineer
Wesley Lightfoot, foreman
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2. Power Players go above and beyond ______________ .
5. Nearly 1,000,000 feet of ___________ was used on the 77H
project.
What was your first job?
Washing dishes at Pizza Hut.
6. The Operations training program launch party included a
Project ______________ Cycle interactive game.
Do you have any pets?
Two cats: Peyton (Manning) and Ricky (“Slingshot engaged, Bobby!”)
7. The Safety Training and ______________ Process awards
are based on 20 key elements of a contractor’s safety
program.
What are your favorite TV shows?
“American Idol” and “X-Factor.” I love seeing people get a chance and
being successful.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The Dominican Republic; I love the beaches, culture, lifestyle and variety
of international vacationers.
Who would you consider to be your role models?
My father and father-in-law. They are two men of solid integrity who
put family first and are always looking to improve professionally and
personally.
What is your favorite quote?
“Good enough isn’t good enough.” – Edgar A. Guest
What do you like most about your job?
Seeing others on my team accomplish goals and be successful.
What do you like most about the construction industry?
There are excellent career opportunities for all types of individuals, and
never-ending challenges and opportunities to be the best and most
trusted in the industry.
What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve received?
Treat others with the respect you expect from them.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO LAST ISSUE’S
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
NEW IONS
&
Steven Walle, project superintendent
DOWN
S
Steven Browning, project executive
Dave leads the planning, direction, training and resource allocation for
the preconstruction department, which includes the oversight of detailed
installation plans for all electrical systems. Dave has more than 26 years of
construction experience, including management positions in quality control
and design as well as field experience as an electrical superintendent.
SE
Steve Harbaugh, project executive
Dave Hughes | PRECONSTRUCTION DESIGN MANAGER
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Stephen Olson, assistant project manager
GET TO KNOW
10.ACE Award winners are recognized for displaying Power
Design’s core ___________ .
CE
LI
Stephanie Ghazi Hosseini, project engineer
All entries will be entered into a drawing where up to five
winners will receive a $50 Power Wear apparel certificate.
ACROSS
Benito Verzosa, electrical designer
Brian Hamilton, project executive
Submit your entry via email to [email protected],
or fax it to 727.568.7971.
AT
C
I
IF
T
R
CE
WINNERS
• Cameron Patrick, project superintendent
• Eric Johnson, assistant superintendent
• Keith Deshazor, project superintendent
• Michael Jonson, systems coordinator
• Reggie Davis, electrician
Chris Moseley, systems design manager
Professional Engineer license; passed NICET III systems exam
Michael Bianco, senior project manager
Master Electrician license
Greg Doak, systems coordinator
Salto and Exacqvision systems certifications
Mike Fontaine, project superintendent
Gamewell-FCI E-3 systems certification
James Torro, information quality manager
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Regina Thomas, controller
Master of Business Administration degree
Mark Mekhirunsiri, project engineer
Master’s degree in construction management
Robert Morris, project superintendent
OSHA 30 certification
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St. Petersburg, FL 33716
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
powerdesigninc.us
77H | Washington, D.C.
FAST FACTS
Product Type:
Building Type:
Contract Type:
Units:
Square Footage:
Customer:
Owner/Developer:
Project Team:
Mixed-use
High density
Plans & Specs
303
420,000
Clark Builders Group LLC
JBG Companies
Mike Place, regional vice president
Carter Hastings, project executive
Erick Toro, construction manager
George Cross, project superintendent
Luis Torres, foreman
Valerie Kotewa, project engineer
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Variety of retailers on ground level of building, including
the first-ever urban Wal-Mart in Washington, D.C.
• Building equipped with two-story fitness center, rooftop
pool and controlled access.
• Nearly 1,000,000 feet of wire used on the project.
• Energy management system features LED fixtures
equipped with internal occupancy sensors that increase in
brightness as objects get closer.
• Energy Star® lighting and appliances installed in all units.

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