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Spring Edition March, 2018
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Our current work in progress list is chock full as we finish up the first quarter of 2018. Since our last newsletter, we have added a few new projects to our list including the
Phase IV Locomotive Shop expansion project for Norfolk Southern rail yard in Bellevue, a lab renovation project for University Hospitals in Geauga,
Walsh Jesuit High School's food service renovation, and our first two projects for the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) - a $5 million renovation project for the
Lorain, Grafton, and Trumbull County Correctional Institutions, and camp shower renovations for the Trumbull Correctional Institution.
It has been a very exciting time as we have so many projects running simultaneously. Our bid schedule has also remained very active as we consistently look ahead to land the next project. Everyone seems to be busy, as there is a lot of work out there!
While all of our superintendents and field crews continue to make progress at their jobs, we would like to mention our ongoing work at the
Massillon Museum project. This addition and renovation is moving along nicely and is expected to finish up in the fall. This project was recently featured in an article and video published by Massillon's very own
The Independent. Be sure to check out this video which shows the progress of this very exciting transformation -
Massillon Museum updates
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| We truly enjoy turning over a successful project, and feel a great sense of accomplishment when we receive our final project photos. Below are a few photos from the recent Lakewood High School renovation project we completed. |
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D&J was contracted to complete a large general trades package for Construction Management at Risk firm, Turner Construction. Our company was responsible for the renovation of the existing school building as well as a new addition to include a gymnasium with an elevated running track, a music room, and new school cafeteria. Our scope of work included demolition, lockers, casework, acoustical wall treatments, toilet room accessories, and miscellaneous shelving.
Our team was extremely successful coordinating the work with minimal disruptions to students and staff in this very active high school building. We were adept at overcoming the challenges of material deliveries, project phasing, and implementing the highest safety practices throughout the project duration.
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| D&J's STANCE ON DIVERSITY |
Throughout our 108 years of business, we have experienced many changes in construction...some good, others unfavorable. One change that we have seen over time that has been extremely positive is the evolving of diversity management to inclusion in the industry.
Over the years we have seen many companies come and go, but have always done our part to assist the smaller companies, local workforce, and the involvement of MBE, FBE, SBE and EDGE firms whenever we can. In building these relationships, we feel we are doing our part to provide valuable opportunities to specialized contractors for the betterment of our industry and greater community. We have realized that embracing diversity not only enhances our work culture, but also drives the overall success of the project. We have consistently done our part to include diversity as part of each and every one of our projects through the following activities:
- Exceeded contracted goals on public construction projects
- Inclusion of MBE / SBE / EDGE companies on private projects
- Participation on CEA's Contractors Assistance Association
- Partnering with Service Disabled Veterans at a corporate level
D&J strives to include such companies whenever possible, regardless of contractual requirements. As with many aspects of our business, we've found that if we want to form diverse partnerships, we have to shift our focus from just checking requirement boxes to forming solid relationships which will in turn make a real impact in our local communities. In doing so, our very own Grant Raymond, Project Manager / Director of Business Development, is heavily involved in Construction Employers Association's (CEA) Contractor's Assistance Association (CAA) and has been the Treasurer of CAA for a four year span. In addition to our firm's participation
in a Mentor-Protégé agreement
with local firm, RWJ Wiring, Inc., and various teaming and/or joint ventures with several
SDVOSB firms since 2006, D&J
also aims to support and
uplift EDGE, minority, female and service-disabled Veteran
owned businesses in a meaningful manner. Through these established relationships, we believe we
are best suited to develop and maintain strong ties in order to meet or exceed our project goals.
A recent article was published on CEA's website referencing D&J's involvement in the Mentor-Protege program:
Mentor Protege = WIN - WIN!
The relationships D&J has built over the years has enabled our team to support these fine organizations and go above and beyond with participation goals for many of our projects. Below we have listed a few of our recent MBE & SDVOSB teaming and partnerships:
D&J's mission continues as we dedicate our time in CAA's monthly meetings at CEA, and the relationships we build and maintain with our local EDGE partnerships.
Grant Raymond with several representatives of CAA including (left to right) CEA's Glen Shumate,
Ariane Kirkpatrick of The AKA Team, Tim Linville of CEA, and Donley's Greg Consolo.
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