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National Historic Landmark Undergoes $212M Restoration By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

The Turner Construction Company (TCC) started the $212.7 million restoration and renovation of Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal in July 2016, the home of Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC). The project, which is receiving $175 million from a .25 percent sales tax increase over five years, is expected to be completed in October 2018. GBBN Architects is behind the design plan. Turner is serving as the construction manager and the general contractor, and is being supported by project consultants Ellington Management Services Inc. and John G. Waite Associates, Architects. The 500,000-sq. ft. (46,451 sq m) Art-Deco terminal, a national historic landmark that was built in 1933 and designed by Fellheimer & Wagner, has suffered from serious water damage that has led to major deterioration. The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed the building on its 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list. The work will focus on preserving the exterior and interior space, and making the museum more userfriendly for visitors. Crews are working to make the space environmentally sustainable via new electrical, plumbing and IT systems and providing more space for exhibits. This includes repairing the dome and marquee, repairing and cleaning the brick and stone exterior walls and restoring windows. The building houses the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, The Cincinnati History Museum, the Cincinnati History

The Turner Construction Company (TCC) started the $212.7 million restoration and renovation of Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal in July 2016, the home of Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC).

Library and Archives, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater and additional exhibit space for visiting collections. There also is a research center for science and engineering. Several exhibits will be closed temporarily during the upgrade. Amtrak has been using the station as a terminal since 1991. In 2015 1.4 million people visited the building. The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education will move to CMC in 2018, where it will occupy nearly 12,000-sq. ft. (1,114.8 sq m) of space on the mezzanine and lower levels. A temporary lobby has been installed and Amtrak is now using a temporary station on the north end of the structure. The rotunda is being used as an access point for the construction crews and their equipment.

“This is a 100-year fix and it’s needed,” said Elizabeth Pierce, the CMC’s president and CEO. “The building has been a local and national icon for over eight decades and has left its mark in the hearts, memories and minds of millions of visitors. This restoration gives us the opportunity to protect the building for the future. By updating mechanical systems and renovating spaces inside the building, it will also give us an opportunity to expand and refresh many of our exhibits. When the building fully reopens we hope to have a model science and history center that is more interactive and offers a much more personalized experience for each guest. We hope that, in turn, increases visitation both locally and regionally and further boosts the city’s incredible cultural offerings.”

Cody Hefner, CMC’s media relations manager, said that the rotunda will essentially remain the same. “It’s being thoroughly cleaned and when all is done,” he said, “it will be brighter and will let more light inside. We’re removing the large air defusers on the ceiling that were added well after it was originally built. We want people to see the original splendor of the design, which is having what some called a chandelier but more closely resembles a very ornate Art Deco-style light placed back at the top of the ramp to the Cincinnati History Museum.” Between the summer of 2015 and last July when construction began, CMC and Turner were engaged in serious planning to identify the issues and establish a work schedule.

“The restoration requires a keen understanding of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and history as modern construction and engineering techniques blend with early 20th century materials and design to save iconic Union Terminal,” said Hefner. The first step was to secure the site and ensure the safety of all workers and visitors. This included placing fencing around the exterior of the building and protecting the larger pieces of the collection and exhibits that could not be removed. A temporary lobby was constructed in the Rotunda to allow visitor access while the building undergoes restoration, with scaffolding forming a framework for the lobby before walls and a ceiling are added. Limestone that is severely cracked or damaged will be removed and replaced with limestone of the same color and finish. “Stair towers have helped crews access Union Terminal’s various roof levels in preparation of limestone and masonry work, which began in September,” he said. “The limestone work commenced on the wings of the building. Plywood barriers were also constructed to protect the historic metal railings in the Museum of Natural History & Science and Cincinnati History Museum. The former meeting space on the lower level is being converted to expand Westheimer Hall II, part of our special exhibits gallery. This will add extra square footage to our special exhibits gallery, which will allow us to continue to bring blockbuster exhibitions to the region.” A key milestone was reached last October with the replacement of the aging electrical switchboard see MUSEUM page 2

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Crews Continue Work on Exterior Masonry, Steel Repairs MUSEUM from page 1

with new, custom-built panels. “The new panels measure 45 feet long, 9 feet tall and over 4 feet deep,” said Hefner. “They carry 480 volts and 8000 amps, more than 40 times that of your typical household electrical panel. The electrical upgrade is the first critical step in updating aging electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. In December the process of removing the windows on the face of Union Terminal’s half dome for extensive cleaning and repairs began. “Each of the nearly 200 glass louver panels that ring the Museum of Natural History & Science and Cincinnati History Museum weighs 65 pounds apiece and is an inch thick,” said Hefner. “That’s over 13,000 pounds of louvers to be cleaned, repaired and replaced. The ice tanks that were formerly part of the building’s air conditioning system have been removed from the south mechanical yard in the rear of the building. Outdated systems will continue to be removed from the mechanical yard before a new foundation is prepared for the installation of new systems.” The 2017 construction season will be a busy one, with a majority of the work in 2017 continuing the exterior masonry and steel repairs. “The front fountain and plaza area will be carefully demolished after all historic fountain pieces have been removed,” said Steve Swisher, Turner’s senior project manager. “Once the fountain and plaza have been removed, the area underneath will be waterproofed in fall. Inside, the historic Scripps Howard Newsreel Theater will be restored and new elevator installation will begin. Ductwork installation and mechanical and plumbing upgrades will also take place throughout 2017. In 2018, the historic fountain and the surrounding plaza will be replaced and historic finishes restored, and the new elevator installation and finishes in office spaces and museum spaces will be completed, as will the final cleaning of the exterior limestone.” Concerning the plaza renovation, Hefner said, “in addition to waterproofing the areas below the fountain and plaza, which is critical, this also allows us to address damage to the fountain. Almost every photo of Union Terminal features the fountain in front of the building, so giving that a much-needed repair will make an impact on the overall look of the building and grounds, just as the original architects imagined, and which have been proven correct over the decades.” Swisher is fully aware of the unique challenges associated with restoring historic buildings and Turner is working with John G. Waite Associates, Architects (JWA), preservation architects based in New York,

The project, which is receiving $175 million from a .25 percent sales tax increase over five years, is expected to be completed in October 2018.

to consult on the project. “They have worked with us on initial probes and analysis,” said Swisher. “They continue to work alongside local crews. We feel that we have minimized the number of surprises that we’ll encounter thanks to the extensive initial work on the project, but you can never rule out every unexpected challenge. The condition of original materials can be a limiting factor in how much we retain in some areas. In places where the original material is too damaged to retain, we are diligently replacing them with material that most closely matches the original. “That includes, for example,” he said, “limestone that not only matches the original in color, but also in pattern, namely the corduroy pattern found on the building. In other spaces, we are actually removing replacement material that has been added that is not true to the original. One notable example is the removal of over 6.5 linear miles of caulking between limestone joints, which we are replacing with mortar that matches the original in color. “In addition to the expertise of JWA, who have worked on the Statue of Liberty, Fallingwater and a number of other high profile historic preservation projects. We also have project leaders on our own team who have worked on a number of significant restoration projects, most notably the U.S. Capitol dome and rotunda in Washington, D.C.” Turner Construction was awarded the contract as construction manager in July

2015, which gave the company nearly a year to do planning, probes and analysis to prepare for the project. “Prior to July 2015,” said Swisher, “the Cincinnati Museum Center had spent nearly a year working with civic and business leaders to identify the full scope of the project before presenting it to voters on the November 2014 ballot. That preliminary work also helped us as we prepared to begin the project. Communicating with Cincinnati Museum Center and their stakeholders has been a critical focus of ours. The building and the Museum Center are a key part of Cincinnati’s history and culture and the restoration projects impacts so many people across the region. The Union Terminal is providing Turner several spaces to store and stage equipment. “As many of the interior spaces have been cleared out to prepare for the project,” said Swisher, “some materials are staged inside. Historic components of the building and some exterior masonry pieces are stored in an offsite facility nearby. Our Cincinnati offices are just a mile away from Union Terminal and project offices are housed in trailers on site.” Turner is still determining the amount of materials that it will be removing and bring in for the project. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

GBBN Architects is behind the design plan. Turner is serving as the construction manager and the general contractor, and is being supported by project consultants Ellington Management Services Inc. and John G. Waite Associates, Architects.

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Industry Professionals Converge on 47th Annual Power Show

he 47th Annual Power Show, sponsored by the United Equipment Dealers Association, was held on Jan. 26 to 28 at the Ohio Expo Center grounds in Columbus, Ohio. The show offered area construction contractors, landscape contractors and farmers an opportunity to see and learn about the latest equipment, services and supplies and meet with representatives from approximately 150 exhibitors. Manufacturer representatives for many of the equipment lines also were on hand to lend their expertise. The show encompassed both the Bricker Building and Celeste Center and educational sessions were provided throughout the three-day event. Formerly an Ohio Michigan Equipment Dealer Association event, 2017 marked the second year for the show as a United Equipment Dealers Association event. In January of 2016, the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Association (OMEDA) and Mid-America Equipment Retailers Association (MAERA) merged to form the United Equipment Dealers Association (UEDA). UEDA represents 747 members within the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. According to Kim Rominger, CEO and executive vice president of UEDA, the merger was the result of a process that began in 2007 when OMEDA and MAERA formed an association management company, AMG LLC, with joint ownership by both Associations. Rominger explained that the consolidation of dealerships operating within multiple states provides a stronger, unified voice in communi-

cating the issues and concerns of its membership. The Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Association formed in 1996 when several trade associations serving Michigan and Ohio merged and the Mid-America Equipment Retailers Association formed in 1992 as the result of similar consolidation in the states of Kentucky and Indiana. UEDA can trace its roots in Ohio back to 1893 with the formation of the Buckeye Implement Dealers Association and, in Indiana, to 1916 when the Indiana Implement Dealers Association formed. The 2017 UEDA Dealers Convention is scheduled for Feb. 14 and, this year, will be held in Louisville, Ky. For more information, visit www.omeda.org. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

(L-R): Jenny Archibald, Dennis Alford, Marti Smith and Kim Rominger, UEDA, made sure everything ran smoothly at the 2017 Power Show.

David Gerstner of Air-Tow Trailers demonstrates the trailer’s ground level loading feature. Josh Busby of Shaw Ag Equipment displays Vermeer machines at the show.

Jeremy Summerville of Precision Laser & Instrument talks with attendees about laser technology.

Larry Krystowski of Krystowski Tractor Sales said this Avant 635 compact loader attracted a good deal of attention.

Brian Will (L) and Rick Pileski, Buckeye Power Systems, talk about the company’s lineup of Yanmar equipment at the show.

Cory VanHouten (L) and Jeff Richards, Columbus Equipment Company, answer questions about the Takeuchi, Kubota and Komatsu machines on display.

(L-R): Richard Dunlap, Mark Reed, Marty Bonnot, and Matt Pavone, Leonard Truck & Trailer, welcome attendees to their display of trailers.

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The Ohio State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. The following is a list of some of the projects let.

Ohio — $2,345,533 • Karvo Companies Inc., Stow, Ohio — $2,435,184 Completion Date: Aug. 31, 2017

Project No: 160553 Type: Preventive maintenance. Location: STA-SR 21/SR 236-12.39/0.41. State Estimate: $2,428,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Superior Paving & Materials Inc., North Canton, Ohio — $2,216,467 • Shelly Company, Thornville, Ohio — $2,345,274 • Northstar Asphalt Inc., North Canton, Ohio — $2,398,148 • Karvo Companies Inc., Stow, Ohio — $2,512,388 • Barbicas Construction Company Inc., Akron, Ohio — $2,728,609 Completion Date: Aug. 30, 2017

• Kenmore Construction Company Inc., Akron, Ohio — $4,727,762 • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $4,766,963 Completion Date: Oct. 1, 2017

Project No: 160564 Type: Noise walls. Location: CUY-IR 480-11.70. State Estimate: $2,738,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Great Lakes Construction Company, Hinckley, Ohio — $2,585,922 • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $2,920,213 • Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $3,030,876 • J D Williamson Construction Company Inc., Tallmadge, Ohio — $3,637,823 • Perk Company Inc., Cleveland, Ohio — $3,770,721 Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2017

Project No: 160555 Type: Four lane resurfacing. Location: SUM-SR 8/VAR-04.31/VAR. State Estimate: $4,780,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Karvo Companies Inc., Stow, Ohio — $4,623,579 • Shelly Company, Thornville, Ohio — $4,708,546

Project No: 160560 Type: Four lane resurfacing. Location: ASD-U.S. 30-05.90. State Estimate: $2,263,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $2,255,181 • Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Columbus,

Project No: 160570 Type: Bridge repair. Location: KNO-U.S. 62-14.27. State Estimate: $1,338,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Complete General Construction Company, Columbus, see ODOT page 7

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Rebadged MGIX Show Reflects Event’s Range of Topics

(L-R): Meghan Fellure and Tim Cannon, both of Bobcat Enterprises, along with Buzz Helser and Chris Seta, both of Bobcat, spoke with attendees about the dealership’s lineup of landscape and nursery equipment.

he Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association (ONLA) held its annual trade show and conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 16 to 18. Formerly known as the CENTS show (Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show), the event has been rebadged MGIX (Midwest Green Industry Xperience). According to event organizers, the name has been changed to better reflect the event’s scope in terms of addressing a broad range of environmental, landscape and nursery related issues. The event attracted approximately 5,000 owner/operators, designers, architects, growers, arborists, retailers and other industry specialists Kevin Ray (L) of Burns JCB and Jim Blower, regional business manager, JCB North America, from Ohio and surrounding states who came to see the latest equipment, products and services attend the show. presented by nearly 300 exhibitors. Guests also took advantage of more than 90 educational sessions offered during the three-day event. The Ohio State University played a prominent role in the educational portion with 24 sessions focused on industry research, horticulture and pest and disease management. Hands on equipment and tool training sessions were available in the ONLA garage and an area designated the “Climbers Corner” featured arboriculture and climbing techniques. The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) is a non-profit association serving contractors, arborists, maintenance firms, nursery stock growers and suppliers involved with Ohio’s nursery and landscape industry. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG Roberto Armbruster (L) and Chris Toigo, both of Aggcorp, introduced Powerscreen’s new Warrior 600 compact scalping screen, capable of processing up to 300 tons (272 t) per hour, at the show.

Taylor Dunifon (L) and Jason Snyder, both of JD Equipment, discuss landscape and nursery equipmentbased solutions.

Tom Miller (L), Caterpillar, joins Brian Speelman, Ohio CAT, to welcome attendees to the Ohio CAT booth.

Chris Petrolio (L) and Jim Pape, both of Ditch Witch MidStates, welcome attendees to the company’s equipment display at the show.

George Jones, Vermeer Heartland, goes over the features of this CTX100 mini-skid steer.

Mark Hash (L) and Eric Bischoff, Murphy Tractor & Equipment, answer attendees’ questions about the dealership’s John Deere machines.

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‘Buckeye State’ Highway Lettings ODOT from page 5

Ohio — $1,362,203 • George J Igel & Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,364,322 • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,395,699 • Global Outdoor Solutions, Cleveland, Ohio — $1,476,556 • Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,641,798 Completion Date: Oct. 15, 2017 Project No: 160580 Type: Two lane resurfacing. Location: BUT-U.S. 27-00.00. State Estimate: $1,550,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • John R Jurgensen Company, Cincinnati, Ohio — $1,538,297 • Barrett Paving Materials Inc., Middletown, Ohio — $1,565,382 Completion Date: Nov. 1, 2017 Project No: 160583 Type: Slide repair. Location: DEL-SR 315-00.86. State Estimate: $2,553,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • George J Igel & Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $2,864,072 • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $3,069,948 • Complete General Construction Company, Columbus, Ohio — $3,232,077 • Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $3,388,180 • Righter Company Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $3,402,115 • Alan Stone Company Inc., Cutler, Ohio — $3,512,196 • Suburban Maintenance & Construction Inc., North Royalton, Ohio — $3,516,748 • Beaver Excavating Company, Canton, Ohio — $3,557,989 Completion Date: Aug. 10, 2017 Project No: 160587 Type: Bridge repair. Location: JEF-SR-SR 7-01.31. State Estimate: $1,722,000 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • A P O’Horo Company, Youngstown, Ohio — $1,642,000 • Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,686,926 • Marucci & Gaffney Excavating Company, Youngstown, Ohio — $1,798,964 • Complete General Construction Company, Columbus, Ohio — $1,839,087 • Ohio-West Virginia Excavating Company, Shadyside, Ohio — $1,887,295 • Dot Construction Corporation, Canfield, Ohio — $2,027,171 • Cross Roads Construction Inc., Cambridge, Ohio — $2,248,589 Completion Date: Aug. 31, 2017

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