Bostleman’s Toledo Zoo Nature’s Neighborhood Project Takes Second Place at AGC 2009 Build Ohio Awards

The Associated General Contractors of Ohio hosted the 2009 Build Ohio Awards Gala on Friday, November 13, 2009, at the Hilton Columbus. The awards program recognizes members of the AGC of Ohio for excellence in construction. Bostleman entered The Toledo Zoo’s Nature’s Neighborhood Project in the category of “New Construction Under $7 Million”. Although we did not bring home the first place bronze trophy, we are still very proud of our second place honor. Congratulations to Ron Hanna (Senior Project Manager), Aaron Daman (Project Manager), and Joe Moser (Superintendent) on a job well done!

Nature’s Neighborhood meant more to Bostleman than just another construction project. Bostleman truly became part of the Zoo’s team, attending the presentations for architect selection and ensuring the needs of every critter, curator, keeper, department operational entity, governmental authority, and visitor would be satisfied. The details on this project ran the gamut from a decade of future bond issue cash flow projections, right down the specific humidity/temperature requirements that needed to be maintained in the ant colony exhibit.

Awards aside, the true satisfaction for Bostleman is our role in the success of the Nature’s Neighborhood project where kids of all ages can play, splash, jump, climb and crawl, while building childhood memories at the Zoo that they will never forget.

On a related note, Bostleman congratulates Mosser Construction on their first place Build Ohio award on the Savage Arena Renovation, a project in which Bostleman played an important role as Construction Consultant.

Sylvania City Schools Break Ground on New Hill View Elementary

Despite being a cold and rainy Fall day, it did not dampen the excitement at the October 9, 2009, groundbreaking ceremony of the Sylvania City School District’s new Hill View Elementary School. Bostleman has been retained as the construction consultant for Sylvania City Schools' district-wide construction program, which includes the new Hill View Elementary School project. The new $7.1 Million, 46,767 sf elementary school will be located on the same property as the existing school on Whiteford Road in Sylvania. Most of the existing elementary school will be demolished over the summer. The gymnasium, cafeteria, art room, and music room of the existing building will remain and tie into the new building. The new school will include a geothermal field for building heating needs and three classrooms at each grade level (1-5). According to Bostleman Senior Project Managers Joe Swint and Jason Toth who are managing the district's construction program, the new Hill View Elementary School is scheduled to be completed in December of 2010. (Shown above (L-R): Dr. Brad Rieger, Superintendent of Schools, Vicky Donovan Lyle, Board Vice President, Pam Haynam, Board Member, Dave Spiess, Board Member, Hill View Hawk, John Crandall, Board Member, Jim Nusbaum, Board President, and Adam Fineske, Hill View Principal)

Bostleman Enters Toledo Zoo Nature’s Neighborhood Project in 2009 Build Ohio Award Contest

Bostleman is excited to have entered the recently completed Toledo Zoo Nature’s Neighborhood project in the Associated General Contractors 2009 Build Ohio Award Contest. The awards program recognizes members of the AGC of Ohio for excellence in construction. The Nature’s Neighborhood project will be competing with other high-profile Ohio construction projects in the category of, “New Construction Under $7 Million.” Each entry is judged on four project criteria: Meeting the Challenge of a Difficult Job, Excellence in Client Service, Excellence in Project Management, and Innovative Construction Techniques and Materials. The award winners will be announced at the Build Ohio Award Celebration Gala on Friday evening, November 13, 2009, at the Hilton Columbus.

Bostleman previously won the coveted award and the custom-made Build Ohio Statue that comes with it in 2003 for the Trinity Episcopal Church Nave Renewal Project, in 2007 for the Congregation B’nai Israel New Synagogue Project, and in 2008 for the Toledo Hospital Renaissance Project.

For more information on this much anticipated event or other news from the AGC of Ohio, visit their website at http://www.agcohio.com/.

Bostleman’s Commitment to Green Sustainable Building

Bostleman supports the goals and concepts of green construction and sustainable design that are embodied in the standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). In fact, most of Bostleman’s project managers are LEED Accredited professionals. Bostleman realizes that Green Sustainable Building practices is not a trend, but a mainstay in the construction industry. Bostleman is seeing many of its clients share this same commitment to Green Building:

The University of Toledo is in the process of achieving Gold certification on the recently completed Savage Arena Renovation/New Athletic Complex by incorporating a heat island effect: roof, light pollution reduction, primary HVAC system VAV with reheat, and hydronic heat loop under gym floor; The Clyde-Green Springs School District is seeking Silver Certification by applying Green principals to their construction projects as well: exterior downward lights, enhanced refrigeration management, reduce construction waste, use products with recycled material, use of daylight sensors, solar hot water heaters, chilled beam systems, and use of indigenous plants.

Other Bostleman clients who have incorporated Green Building into their projects include Lourdes College (New Classroom Building) and The Toledo Zoo (parking lot and Nature’s Neighborhood).

Bostleman Announces Promotions

Bostleman is pleased to announce the promotion of two associates. Jason Weis was recently named Senior Project Manager with Bostleman. Jason has been with Bostleman for eleven years and was among the first of our project managers to become a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional. Aaron Daman, who has been with Bostleman for five years, has been promoted to Project Manager. Aaron is also a LEED Accredited Professional and among the first with the company to obtain this accreditation.

WILL WORK FOR PEANUTS! Toledo Zoo Project Underway…With Help From Louie!

After completing the first two projects of the Toledo Zoo’s Phase I Master Plan (north parking lot renovations and the newly opened Nature’s Neighborhood), Bostleman hit the ground running and has already begun work on the third and final project of Phase I – the elephant/hippo/rhino renovation.

The Toledo Zoo has designated elephants and rhinos as priority species for breeding to aid in the species preservation. To accomplish this, the Zoo’s current indoor/outdoor facilities will be enhanced and enlarged to meet the American Zoo and Aquarium Associations’ requirements for breeding. Work currently in progress includes the bull facility and yard. New and expanded viewing areas will be provided, as well as enrichment and training features.

Not only is the Toledo Zoo and Bostleman excited to get the renovation project underway, but “baby” Louie, is anxious to help keep the project moving. Here, Louie takes time out of his busy day, to show us that he is a safety conscious elephant and wears his hard hat as he over looks the construction project.