18B — January 31 - February 13, 2014 — Owners, Developers & Managers — Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal
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trical Contractors License and Business Permit. The addition of Giambatista to Control Temp creates a new area of expertise Control Temp Me- chanical Services can provide its customers. Giambatista has over thirty years of experience in electri- cal contracting and facilities management. Previous to join- ing Control Temp Mechanical Services Giambatista was the owner/president of DG Electrical Contracting Inc. Giambatista will be combining DG Electrical Contracting Inc. business operations with Con- This is an NCCER program for which students are eligible for registered apprenticeship status. It was designed conjunc- tion with American Concrete Institute (ACI) . At the conclu- sion of each level, in addition to NCCER certification, students will be given the opportunity to sit for the ACI certification test. In addition to the new con- crete finishers program, ABC company in September. Start- ing as a college student work- ing part time during summer breaks, Vanleer worked his way up the corporate ladder and excelled at every position he’s held at Tague including: operations, counter sales, window sales, outside sales, participate in on-site courses, lectures, cultural events, and physical fitness classes. In- tergenerational activities for residents, faculty, and col- lege students are encouraged. Sometimes students come to the senior living community. Today’s seniors—and the mil- lions that are coming online every year—are looking for a vi- brant lifestyle that keeps them active and engaged, healthy and happy. 7. Emphasize sustainabil- ity by asking some strategic thinking questions related to the design and construc- tion of senior living hous- ing. What are the changing de- mographic trends—age, race, ethnicity, language, gender, mobility—that may impact the geographical markets and building types? What are the changing end- user/occupant attitudes and
trol Temp Mechanical Services to create a one stop resource for all of your electrical and mechanical projects. Previous to his time at DG Electrical Contracting Giam- batista worked for both Pfizer and Stryker -Howmedica in fa- cility management for a large medical manufacturing and of- fice complex. Giambatista has firsthand experience with the issues property managers and facilities managers deal with on a daily basis and has the experience needed to resolve your service and installation needs. n conducts registered appren- ticeship and craft training programs in more than a dozen construction trades including electrical, carpentry, heating, ventilating and air condition- ing, plumbing, pipefitting and more. A complete list of trades offered is available at abceast- pa.org. ABCEastern PAChapter rep- resents more than 14,000 merit construction employees. n and most recently, as sales manager. Vanleer also credits his suc- cess to his sales teams and their remarkable efforts over the last 2 years. “With the hard work of our sales force, Tague Lumber has accom- plished winning results.” n needs? What additional services or components need to be incor- porated? What are the long-term op- erations and maintenance needs of the building, as well as the ongoing service needs of its residents and visitors? I strongly believe the im- plementation of these seven strategic actions will result in senior living facilities that are sensitive and responsive to cur- rent and future needs of senior residents. We have an opportu- nity and an obligation to build an environment for our aging population that will enhance their quality of life. The above strategic actions will facilitate us meeting our obligation. Glenn Ebersole is the stra- tegic vice president, busi- ness development/market- ing and a member of the strategic leadership team at Hollenbach Construction. n
Gary Giam- batista has joined Con- trol Temp Mechanical Services as vicepresident of Operations with overall responsibili- ties for the
Gary Giambatista
Shown from left: Clint Newton III, Kate Carter, Elliot Nolter, Wayne Stitt, and David Wrigley. Photo courtesy of Spillman Farmer Architects
mechanical and electrical contracting business. Giam- batista is a master electrician who holds a New Jersey Elec- KULPSVILLE, PA — Asso- ciatedBuilders andContrac- tors Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter (ABC) will launch a new Concrete Finishers Train- ing Program at the William L. Henry Training Center in Kulpsville. This program will be on a condensed schedule, taking place Monday through Friday, Jan. 27 through Feb. 7. classes will meet from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Philadelphia, PA — Tague Lumber, Inc. an- nounces the promotion of Thomas J. Vanleer to VP of sales & marketing. TJ, as he is known in the industry, joined Tague Lum- ber in 1993 and will celebrate his 23rd anniversary with the need to provide memory care units for those withAlzheimer’s disease and dementia. The old memory care units with dark, claustrophobic spaces must be changed to provide larger win- dows so residents can see the sky and the outdoors. Memory care facilities must provide a wide range of safety features to prevent residents from leaving the grounds un- attended. Many memory care residents have the urge to wan- der. Memory care needs to be designed with direct access to the outside, but in a protected, enclosed area such as a court- yard. Screening parking areas from residents’ view also helps reduce the desire to roam. 6. Encourageandprovide life- long learning opportunities. One way to encourage lifelong learning is to develop senior liv- ing communities near colleges and universities. Residents can
Bethlehem, PA — Spillman Farmer Archi- tects won first place in the inaugural Playhouse Compe- tition and Design Showcase, organized the American In- stitute of Architects East- ern Pennsylvania Chapter (AIA EPA) . AIA EPA, ArtsQuest, and Chr i stkindlmarkt spon- sored the competition, which brought together leading Lehigh Valley architects and student teams to design and build one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses. The structures, on display during Christ- kindlmarkt are raffled off to raise money for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Le- high Valley. “Our goal with this compe- tition is to promote learning about architecture and under- standing the value of archi- tecture,” said AIAEastern PA Chapter president Michael Metzger of Spillman Farmer Architects. “Through this project, we hope that people will discover that architects are approachable and play an important role in building and developing our communi- ties. In addition, we’re helping to raise money for children and families who are going through some very challeng- ing and difficult situations, so this is truly a win-win for ev- eryone involved,” he added. Spillman Farmer’s winning the company. Essentially, just being heard is an important part of communication. Also, encourage feedback from your employees. Inquire as to what they think is right and wrong with the company. Provide some sort of feedback forum. And, most importantly, be sure to act on the informa- tion you receive from this feedback.
concept, SlatHouse, was in- spired by the simple, highly flexible structures that kids build for themselves: minimal shelters made of cardboard boxes, table tops, blankets, or string. The house is construct- ed with thermally-modified, chemical-free wood that is insect- and mold-resistant, as well as fabric elements. “We wanted SlatHouse to be something kids not only play in; but on, under and around, as well. It has the elements of a house, but isn’t. It has the materials of a pirate ship, without the scurvy crew. And it has the protection of a fort, but can be invaded by Mom when it’s time for dinner,” El- liot Nolter , team leader for Spillman Farmer, said. “The simple, yet versatile design of the SlatHouse allows for the child’s imagination to fill the voids, creating infinite opportunities for play.” The jury for the Playhouse Competition included AIA Central PA Board president Wendy Tippetts, AIA , Trea- surer Seth Wentz, AIA , and former president Chris Daw- son, AIA. Speaking for the jury, Wentz said that Spillman Farmer’s SlatHouse exuded a free-form, crawl-all-over-it, break-it, play-with-it feel. “Its creativity and the way it plays with the imagination – that’s what really brought this one to the forefront,” he said. n Remember, if you want to keep quality employees, your company must be of the same caliber. Employee retention is essential to the future success of your business. Brad Schwartz is presi- dent of MSB Resources, a new recruitment firm serving the property man- agement, construction, de- velopment and real estate industries. n
ABC launches new concrete registered apprenticeship program
Tague Lumber promotes sales manager, Tj Vanleer to VP
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