Connecting WithIssue No. 7

Limbach Saves a School From Rising Energy Costs

Environmentally Conscience Solutions Equate to Cost Savings

Four More Senior-Level Limbach Employees Graduate from ALI

Limbach Conducts Safety Training at Many Locations

Highlights of New Projects

ENERGY solutionsWhat are you doing about using less energy?

Sabo/Limbach: Saves School from Rising Energy CostsCurrently,  many  public  school  districts  throughout  the  nation  are  experiencing  a  budgetary  crisis  as  they  struggle  to  meet  the  demands  of  rising  energy  costs.  Such  was  the  case  for  one  high  school  in  the  Beavercreek  City  School  District,  near  Dayton,  Ohio.  In  2006,  it  was  found  that  energy  usage  at  Beavercreek  High  School  amounted  to  more  than  half  of  the  entire  District’s  total  utility  bill.  Obviously,  the  school’s  disproportionably  high  energy  

Sabo/Limbach  Energy  Services  to  perform  a  detailed  energy  audit  in  an  effort  to  isolate  the  potential  problem  areas.  

In  the  late  1990’s,  the  high  school  performed  extensive  expansion  renovations  in  order  to  accommodate  a  tide  of  ever  increasing  enrollment.  Additional  boilers  were  then  required  to  facilitate  the  heating  needs  of  the  new  space.  A  central  plant  was  developed  by  connecting  the  existing  boiler  room  with  a  newly  constructed  second.  After  the  renovations  however,  

Through  a  thorough  inspection  of  the  buildings  energy  consumption,  Sabo/Limbach  concluded  that  the  boiler  piping  system  lacked  a  return  loop  that  would  allow  the  reuse  of  existing  cold  or  warm  water.  Thus,  energy  was  constantly  wasted  as  the  boilers  worked  

portion  of  the  building  were  not  suited  for  the  actual  daily  occupancy.    Sabo/Limbach  proposed  a  $240,000  project  to  initially  reconstruct  the  faulty  boiler  room  piping,  allowing  pre-­heated  water  to  be  reused  and  eliminating  excess  heat  delivered  to  the  building.  Secondly,  the  building  control  system  would  be  optimized  to  operate  HVAC  equipment  

gas  savings  were  $45,000  annually.  Fortunately,  the  savings  have  already  well  exceeded  expectations.

Beavercreek  is  estimated  to  recoup  their  investment  in  a  little  more  than  two  years.    As  Gary  Sattler,  the  district’s  Director  of  Business  Services,  said,  “The  cool  thing  about  it  is  once  the  savings  occurs,  it  happens  for  ever.”    With  this  success  in  mind,  Beavercreek  is  

throughout  the  district.

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High Performance Buildings: Environmentally Conscience Solutions Equate to Cost SavingsAccording  to  the  National  Science  and  Technology  Council,  Commercial  buildings  consume  approximately  one-­third  of  the  world’s  energy.    In  the  US,  buildings  account  for  more  than  40%  of  the  total  US  energy  consumption.    If  current  trends  continue,  buildings  will  be  the  largest  consumer  of  global  energy  by  2025.  As  the  majority  of  building  energy  use  is  related  to  HVAC  and  lighting,  the  rising  cost  of  energy  will  translate  to  an  ever  increasing  cost  in  facility  operation.  Luckily,  new  equipment  and  technologies  are  providing  cost  effective  ways  for  building  owners  to  conserve  energy.  

For  the  past  10  years  now,  Limbach’s  Engineering  &  Design  Service  (LEDS)  has  been  developing  and  implementing  innovative  solutions  to  help  its  customers  realize  a  reduction  in  energy  usage,  operational  expense,  water  usage,  and  greenhouse  gas  emissions.  By  performing  an  Energy  Performance  Analysis,  Limbach  is  able  to  audit  a  buildings  overall  utility  consumption  and  devise  a  proper  energy  management  strategy.  This  audit  enables  Limbach  to  present  the  best  path  to  take  for  minimizing  a  systems  energy  output,  while  outlining  the  expected  payback  period  for  each  energy-­saving  procedure.

As  environmental  concerns  are  shaping  the  future  of  construction,  the  challenge  lies  in  getting  building  owners  to  see  the  connection  between  energy  reducing  techniques  and  economic  return.  With  Limbach’s  approach,  clients’  can  fully  visualize  how  the  installation  

Customers  can  now  demonstrate  environmental  responsibility  while  also  receiving  the  greatest  return  on  their  investment.

For  further  information,  please  contact  Vincent  D’Alessandro,  LEDS  Energy  Solutions  Engineer  at  vince.dalessandro@limbachinc.com  

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Four More Senior-Level Limbach Employees Graduate from ALI Last  November,  four  senior  level  Limbach  employees  attended  MCAA’s  highly-­acclaimed  Advanced  Leadership  Institute  (ALI)  Course  at  the  Babson  College  Executive  Education  Center.  The  course  is  catered  to  the  mechanical  

companies.  Limbach  has  been  sending  four  employees  annually  and  this  year  the  chosen  included  Jay  Sharp,  Dennis  Sacco,  Jr.,  Tim  Ward,  and  Michael  Balistreri.  

Over  an  intensive  ten-­day  period,  participants  were  instructed  on  a  series  of  issues  pertaining  to  business  leadership  

representatives  for  several  North  American  companies  in  the  industry,  providing  for  excellent  future  networking  opportunities.  “I  truly  enjoyed  the  Babson  experience,”  says  Jay  Sharp,  Branch  Manager  at  Columbus  Limbach.  “Not  only  did  I  learn  a  great  deal  about  business,  I  also  made  some  great  friends  from  companies  across  the  country.”

with  such  skill  sets.  As  Graduates  of  the  ALI,  these  Limbach  employees  will  be  further  equipped  with  the  necessary  talents  to  continue  Limbach’s  growth  and  success.  

Earlier  this  year,  Western  Air  Limbach  provided  primary  

Moorpark  Country  Club  in  Moorpark,  California.  The  tournament,  hosted  by  J.R.  Abbott  Construction  Company  

for  the  22  month  old  grandson  of  a  superintendent  at  J.R.  Abbott.    The  boy,  named  William  Wofford,  survived  a  tough  battle  with  leukemia  and  is  currently  in  remission  after  undergoing  9  long  months  of  chemotherapy  at  the  Children’s  Hospital  in  Los  Angeles.  His  family,  determined  to  be  by  his  side,  had  to  take  time  off  work  and  stay  in  temporary  housing  near  the  hospital.  The  proceeds  from  

incurred  during  that  period.  

“We  became  aware  of  William’s  pediatric  cancer  last  

says  Western  Air’s  Financial  Manager,  Pete  Rennard.  

“Quite  frankly,  it  was  a  no  brainier  to  get  involved  by  becoming  the  tournament’s  Master  Sponsor.  We  were  able  to  team  up  with  our  customer  and  our  customer’s  customer,  in  addition  to  other  contractors  and  civic  groups,  to  help  out  the  family  and  get  the  Limbach  name  out  in  front.”

The  tournament  managed  to  raise  in  excess  of  $20K,  a  success  made  possible  through  the  collaborative  generosity  of  all  companies  involved.  This  included  Harris  &  Ruth  Painting,  All  Temperatures  Controlled,  D/K  Mechanical,  SCG  Electric,  Menne  Electric,  Devenny  Group,  Costco  Fire  Protection,  Precision  Floor  Covering,  Engineering  Enterprise,  and  Landmark  Electric.

William’s  grandfather  and  J.R.  Abbott  are  currently  working  at  the  Glendale  Adventise  Medical  Center  in  Glendale,  California,  where  Western  Air  Limbach  is  also  on  the  project  installing  HVAC.

Western Air Limbach: Giving Back to the Community

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Architecture 2030: Adopting the ChallengeDuring  2002,  in  response  to  the  global-­warming  crisis  and  other  environmental  

research  organization,  Architecture  2030.  Completely  non-­partisan  and  independent,  Mazria  declares  that  Architecture  2030’s  mission  is  to  “achieve  a  dramatic  reduction  in  greenhouse  gas  (GHG)  emissions  of  the  Building  Sector  by  changing  the  way  buildings  and  developments  are  planned,  designed  and  constructed.”  The  challenge  lies  in  developing  an  approach  that  simultaneously  reduces  CO2  emissions  while  also  proving  advantageous  to  economic  

According  to  the  US  Energy  Information  

as  being  responsible  for  48%  of  US  energy  consumption  and  GHG  emissions.  Residential,  commercial  and  industrial  

plants,  which  produce  81%  of  the  sector’s  CO2  emissions,  are  the  major  source  of  this  

and  renovation  methods  will  initiate  the  cumulative  effects  of  reducing  energy  consumption,  saving  consumers  in  energy  bills,  and  creating  permanent  new  jobs.    This  money  invested  and  saved  will  cycle  through  the  economy  several  times  over,  providing  the  U.S.  with  a  much  needed  stimulus.  

issued  the  2030  Challenge.  Essentially,  the  Challenge  offers  the  construction  industry  a  strategic  timeline  for  implementing  energy  reducing  designs  that  would  produce  100%  carbon  neutral  buildings  by  the  year  2030.  The  effectiveness  of  the  challenge  so  far,  lies  in  obtainable  initiatives  that  can  be  executed  immediately  through  existing  building  codes.

As  HVAC  design  characteristics  have  the  largest  impact  on  the  amount  of  energy  a  building  requires,  it  is  companies  like  Limbach  that  are  most  sought  after  to  adopt  the  Challenge.  With  the  launching  of  the  Focus  on  Green  

We  are  working  with  clients  to  develop  innovative  energy  saving  solutions  that  

with  the  already  sizable  base  of  companies  and  governments  participating  in  the  2030  Challenge,  Limbach  can  further  highlight  its  commitment  to  environmentally  mindful  building  practices.

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was  raised  into  place  at  the  W  Hotel  and  Residences  

the  completion  of  the  development’s  steel  frame,  while  recognizing  the  hard  work  of  the  construction  trades  men.  Heralded  for  “bringing  a  new  sense  of  vibrancy  to  Boston’s  Theater  district,”  by  the  city’s  Mayor,  Limbach  is  proud  to  be  part  of  such  an  historic  venture.

The  W  Boston  is  a  $130  million,  425,000  square  foot,  

Street  in  the  heart  of  Midtown.  Representing  the  height  of  modern  luxury  and  innovative  design,  the  property  is  set  to  feature  235  lavishly  appointed  guest  rooms,  123  private  residences,  15,000  square  feet  of  commercial  space,  and  a  two-­level  underground  parking  garage.  

The  team  consists  of  developers  Sawyer  Enterprises,  construction  manager  Bovis  Lend  Lease,  mechanical  engineer  TMP,  and  develop  manager  Jones  Lang  LaSalle.  The  architects  include  TRO  Jung/Brannen,  William  Rawn  Associates  and  Architects,  Inc.  The  building  is  owned  by  SW  Boston  Hotel  Ventures,  LLC.  

Bovis  was  selected  to  be  the  Construction  Manager.  We  were  viewed  as  the  obvious  HVAC  candidate  due  to  our  expertise  and  experience  with  previous  high  rise,  mixed  use  projects  in  downtown  Boston.  

Prior  to  being  awarded  the  contract,  the  project  was  deemed  over  budget.  With  the  assistance  of  LEDS,  Boston  Limbach  reviewed  the  documents  and  developed  a  list  of  Value  Engineering  (VE)  items  to  get  the  HVAC  

has  already  been  cultivating  a  real  “team”  construct  atmosphere  with  Bovis,  this  project  was  an  excellent  opportunity  to  create  a  rapport  with  TMP.  So  far,  the  results  have  been  quite  positive.  

Since  there  are  no  boilers  on  this  project,  heat  is  provided  by  shell  &  tube  steam  to  water  heat  exchangers.  Steam  is  generated  by  an  outside  vender  and  transmitted  to  the  site  through  a  series  of  

subterranean  piping  systems.  Mechanical  Engineer  Magazine  received  images  of  the  PRV  stations  which  Limbach  fabricated  for  the  heat  exchangers,  remarking  that,  “all  future  steam  PRV  stations  designed  by  TMP  should  look  like  this.”

working  relationship  with  TMP  and  all  the  other  companies  involved.  The  Boston  W  Hotel  and  Residences  is  currently  slated  for  an  opening  in  the  summer  of  2009.

Boston Limbach Works on World-Renowned, W Hotel & Residences Project

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Considering  the  current  economic  situation,  this  year  has  

to  the  Bureau  of  Labor  Statistics,  the  U.S.  economy  lost  524,000  jobs  in  December,  boosting  the  unemployment  

percent  –  the  highest  in  15  years.    Driven  by  a  painful  combination  of  layoffs  and  rising  food  costs,  a  record  31.6  million  Americans  are  now  receiving  food  stamp  

holiday  season,  these  concerns  prompted  many  Limbach  employees  to  turn  their  thoughts  to  ways  of  alleviating  some  of  the  hardships  many  families  are  facing.    

Western  Air  Limbach,  as  well  as  the  Pittsburgh  Branch  

through  their  local  Food  Banks.  At  Pittsburgh’s  annual  potluck  luncheon,  it  was  requested  that  all  attendees  bring  a  donation  of  non-­perishable  items  for  the  Greater  Pittsburgh  Community  Food  Bank.  Days  prior  to  the  luncheon,  the  generous  support  began  to  stream  in.  While  in  Los  Angeles,  The  Food  Bank  of  Southern  California  

boxes  of  food,  clothing,  toys,  games,  and  cash.  

In  Boston,  a  Thanksgiving  

for  local  families  in  need.  The  proceeds  were  used  to  

a  local  supermarket  that  were  included  inside  a  food  basket.  The  following  month,  branch  employees  adopted  a  young  family  from  the  Woburn  Council  for  Social  Concern,  providing  presents  in  an  effort  to  give  the  two  children  a  special  Christmas  morning.  Staff  at  the  Warrington  Branch  also  assembled  gifts  that  were  donated  to  struggling  families  in  their  community.

The  Limbach  employees  in  Florida  also  made  an  effort  

McDonald  House  to  aid  with  their  Holiday  Wish  List,  and  no  doubt  helped  to  improve  the  holidays  for  a  few  sick  kids  and  their  parents.  While  in  September,  Harper  

Village,  a  residential  foster  care  provider  that  offers  a  safe  home  to  children  who  are  victims  of  abuse,  neglect,  and  abandonment.      

The  Holidays  provide  a  great  occasion  to  contemplate  what  we  have  to  feel  fortunate  about.  This  holiday  season,  Limbach  employees  were  afforded  an  opportunity  to  enhance  the  quality  of  life  for  a  few  families  who  might  not  be  so  lucky.  By  reaching  out  and  touching  those  in  need,  Limbach  endeavors  to  make  a  meaningful  contribution  to  the  community  and  lasting  impression  on  the  lives  of  its  citizens.  As  the  president  

see  people  step  up  and  help  others  that  are  in  need.”

Limbach Employees Show Community Spirit Over the Holidays

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Limbach Pittsburgh Safety NotesLimbach  Pittsburgh  has  taken  their  safety  program  a  step  further  by  appointing  a  full  time  safety  manager,  Jim  Blose.  Jim  can  devote  a  lot  of  his  attention  to  the  IIF  culture  while  working  with  the  safety  committee  to  implement  safety  procedures,  plans,  and  rewards.  Some  of  the  

managers.

person  and  known  allergies.

Limbach  logo  on  the  back.

have  a  better  understanding  of  their  role  and  responsibilities  in  our  IIF  culture  as  well  as  Limbach’s  commitment  to  their  safety  and  wellness.

Boston Limbach Fall Safety Luncheon Met With AppreciationBoston  Limbach  recently  held  a  safety  training  luncheon  in  an  effort  to  familiarize  their  foreman  with  current  practices  in  fall  protection.  The  event  kicked  off  with  a  delicious  barbeque  cook  out,  preceding  safety  demonstrations  conducted  by  Lance  Swartwout,  Northeast  Sales  Manager  for  Capital  Safety.  

Lance  explained  how  absolutely  necessary  it  is  for  a  company  like  Limbach  to  create  a  comprehensive  fall  protection  program.  He  provided  a  customized  training  truck  that  his  company  uses  to  visually  highlight  the  many  dangers  associated  with  falls.  The  features  of  this  truck  included  a  hydraulically  operated  platform  that  created  10-­feet  high  standing  columns  with  a  cross  brace.  A  series  cable  supported  weights  hung  off  the  cross  brace  and  were  triggered  to  release  at  various  heights.  An  LED  display  indicated  the  amount  of  force  exerted  from  each  release.  The  purpose  of  this  demonstration  was  to  illustrate  how  a  tremendous  amount  of  force  can  accumulate  in  only  a  short  distance.

Even  though  Lance  represented  the  product  line  of  a  particular  manufacturer,  his  performance  well  exceeded  that  of  an  ordinary  sales  call.  Feedback  from  the  day  was  overwhelmingly  positive  and  the  impact  was  immediate.  Directly  following  the  formal  training,  Limbach  employees  were  invited  to  examine  the  latest  in  fall  protection  hardware  and  software.  Without  delay,  many  of  the  foremen  re-­inspected  their  own  fall  protection  equipment  in  order  to  ensure  its  proper  validity.    

Needless  to  say,  the  safety  luncheon  was  a  great  success  and  the  efforts  of  Lance  and  Capital  Safety  were  appreciated  by  all.  “If  you  have  them  in  your  area  we  would  highly  recommend  this  demonstration.”  Says  Tom  Crane,  Limbach  Boston’s  new  Safety  and  Commissioning  Manager.

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The Limbach Family Loses One of its BestSadly,  in  the  beginning  of  this  year,  Limbach  unexpectedly  lost  one  it’s  most  beloved  and  well  respected  employees.  On  January  29,  2009  Jim  Zak  passed  away,  leaving  a  legacy  at  Limbach  stretching  35  years.  Remembered  for  his  humorous  and  friendly  demeanor,  Jim  was  a  true  team  player,  making  countless  contributions  to  the  success  of  his  company.  

Staring  his  Limbach  career  as  a  sheet  metal  tradesman  at  the  Detroit  branch,  Jim  worked  through  the  ranks  becoming  a  foreman,  then  Project  Manager,  and  on  to  Safety  Director.  Proving  himself  time  and  time  again,  Jim  accepted  each  promotion  with  a  sincere  humility,  earning  the  admiration  of  all  his  coworkers.  

An  integral  part  of  the  safety  culture  at  Detroit  Limbach,  his  deep  compassion  for  the  welfare  of  the  workers  was  always  apparent.  Never  seeking  recognition,  Jim’s  true  focus  was  always  on  helping  other  people.  Good-­natured  and  caring,  this  is  his  departing  legacy.  He  will  be  missed  by  the  entire  Limbach  family.

“Jim’s  unexpected  and  shocking  departure  has  left  us  with  a  hole  in  our  lives  and  hearts,”  offers  Hal  Ruffner,  EVP  of  the  Central  Region,  “we  will  not  forget  the  lessons  we  have  learned  from  a  dear  family  member  and  close  friend.”

Williard Limbach Revs Up On SafetyEarly  in  2008,  Tom  Lennon,  Branch  Manager  at  Willard  Limbach,  implemented  the  Vehicle  Inspection  Program.  Williard  Limbach  has  over  100  vehicles  being  utilized  on  any  given  day.  Because  of  this,  the  Inspection  Program  was  quite  crucial.  The  goal  was  to  bring  in  two  vehicles  per  week  and  ensure  they  were  equipped  with  safe  tools  and  Personal  Protective  Equipment  (PPE).  Fifty-­four  vehicles  were  inspected  between  January  and  July.  Several  com-­a-­longs,  cords  and  regulators  were  removed  from  service  and  replaced.  Also,  break  down  

thoroughly  inspected  item  was  the  ladders  that  accompany  the  vehicles.  Many  were  removed  from  the  trucks  and  destroyed  while  others  simply  required  new  ropes,  shoes  or  pulleys.  Finally,  to  ensure  the  furthering  of  vehicle  safety  at  Williard  Limbach,  each  technician  viewed  a  ladder  safety  video.

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Limbach Pittsburgh’s Safety Picnic a Huge SuccessLast  summer,  Limbach  Pittsburgh  held  a  Safety  Recognition  picnic  at  Boyce  Park  for  all  of  the  branch  employees.  The  purpose  of  the  picnic  was  to  reinforce  the  Incident  and  Injury  Free  (IIF),  and  “I  CARE”  culture  so  highly  revered  at  Limbach.  Also,  congratulations  were  in  order  for  all  the  foremen  and  project  managers  who  have  completed  the  OSHO  30  hour  training  program.  

The  day  was  an  excellent  means  of  further  exploring  Limbach’s  commitment  to  the  safety  of  its  workers.  For  example,  a  table  was  set  up  to  display  and  distribute  the  latest  in  Personal  Protective  Equipment  (PPE).  “Guys  are  quite  particular  about  their  gloves,”  says  safety  manager,  Jim  Blose,  “so  we  handed  out  different  types  in  order  to  get  some  feedback  on  what  works  best  for  them.”

Limbach  Pittsburgh  wishes  to  extend  its  warm  appreciation  to  all  the  vendors  that  donated  some  great  prizes.  The  success  of  the  picnic  would  not  have  been  possible  without  their  generous  support.  “Everyone  went  home  

Limbach’s  achievements.”

Limbach Boston Welcomes New Safety & Commissioning ManagerIn  the  fall  of  2008  Tom  Crain  was  hired  as  the  new  Safety  and  Commissioning  Manager  here  at  Limbach  Boston.    Tom  brings  with  him  over  30  years  experience  in  the  construction  industry.    His  background  includes  service  management,  project  management,  and  a  wealth  of  HVAC  knowledge.

Tom  has  quickly  embraced  the  IIF  concept,  and  looks  forward  to  further  training.    He  recently  traveled  to  Washington  DC  to  meet  with  Bill  Brock  and  learn  the  ins  and  outs  of  Limbach  safety  policies  and  philosophies.  Although  Tom  has  only  been  with  us  for  a  short  

Please  join  us  in  welcoming  Tom  to  the  Limbach  Boston  Team!

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Limbach DC Safety NotesContinuing  to  remind  our  employees  about  living  Incident  and  Injury  Free  (IIF)  everyday,  is  always  at  the  forefront  of  day-­to-­day  business.  In  adherence  to  this  notion,  Limbach  DC  has  turned  the  IIF  commitment  card  into  magnetic  posters  that  attach  to  the  inside  of  all  gang  boxes  as  well  as  other  locations  

Last  fall,  fourteen  foremen  completed  the  OSHA  30  course  taught  in  house.  In  September,  a  20  hour  bridging  class  will  be  offered  to  both  foreman  and  project  managers  who  already  have  

provides  these  employees  with  the  ability  to  better  evaluate  hazards,  reinforce  safe  practices  and  stop  unsafe  behavior  before  it  becomes  an  accident.  

In  the  summer  of  2008  Limbach  DC  reached  the  one  year  period  without  a  lost  time  accident.  We  

the  IIF  process  to  both  foremen  and  project  managers  we  hope  to  eliminate  all  lost  time  accidents  in  the  future.

that  the  proper  procedures  and  contingences  are  always  adhered  to.  The  prevailing  theme  throughout  these  orientations  is  the,  “I  CARE”  philosophy.  The  “I  CARE”  message  personalizes  the  immense  concern  Limbach  extends  to  every  last  employee.

all  Limbach  employees  who  currently  hold  a  CPR  card  set  to  expire  in  October/  November  of  this  year.    

JMJ  Associates.    This  two-­day  course,  will  equip  Limbach  foreman  with  the  tools  essential  to  managing  any  and  all  safety  issues  concerning  their  personnel.  The  seminar  will  focus  on  

–   Recognize  and  remove  obstacles  to  working  safely–   Recognize  and  reinforce  safer  work  practices–  Recognize  and  redirect  unsafe  work  practices

others.–   Put  the  “I  Care”  theme  of  IIF  into  practice.–   Representatives  from  other  Limbach  branches  will  audit  the  session  for  reference  with  their  own  employees.

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The Harper Limbach Safety CelebrationGiven  enough  time,  a  workforce  will  come  to  resemble  a  family.  In  striving  to  meet  a  common  set  of  goals,  a  special  rapport  develops  that  goes  far  beyond  the  typical  work  relationship.    Each  member  of  the  team  holds  a  genuine  interest  in  the  well  being  of  everyone  around  them.  For  at  the  heart  of  every  company’s  success,  is  its  ability  to  work  effectively  as  a  group.  Limbach’s  continued  growth  is  contingent  upon  this  philosophy.  As  such,  it  is  important  to  periodically  take  a  moment  and  express  our  appreciation.  

Annually,  Harper  Limbach  LLC  conducts  a  recognition  

they  spend  with  the  company.  Obviously,  devoting  such  a  substantial  period  of  ones  life  requires  a  mutual  appreciation  and  dedication  to  the  company  and  one  another.  The  future  of  Limbach  rests  on  the  shoulders  of  these  individuals.    

In  2008,  the  recognition  awards  were  bestowed  at  Harper  Limbach’s  Safety  Celebration,  at  Busch  Gardens  in  Tampa,  Florida.  

It  should  also  be  noted,  that  Harper  Limbach  has  enjoyed  an  outstanding  safety  record.  The  correlation  between  this  record  and  the  number  of  long  term  employees  is  not  a  coincidence.  It  is  in  fact,  perfect  evidence  to  the  notion  that  a  company’s  potential  is  only  limited  by  its  ability  to  secure  a  committed  workforce.

25  YearsHerman  Williams    Billy  Brockenbrough

20  YearsJim  McLaughlinRamona  Hauser

15  Years  Terri  Licking  Helen  DavidsonJim  Burdick

10  Years  Tim  Ward    (LEDS)

5  YearsRick  Warner  Paul  Waldorf  Brian  Riezinger  Bill  Ressel  Rick  Morgan  Tom  MettsJulio  Martinez  Keith  Clayton

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Dearborn Town Center MOB

University of Michigan North Quad Plumbing

Arbor Networks Data Center

Argonaut Campus Revitalization

Beaumont Royal Oak North Pavilion

Wayne County Port Authority

Market: Institution

Harvard Fogg Museum Relocation – HUAM Somerville Fine Arts

Market: Institution

Google Inc

Montefiore OR AHU

UPMC BST 2,8,9 & 10th Floor Renovations

Med One Medical Office Building

Reliant Energy – Cheswick Station FGD

Market: Mission Critical

Bay Valley APC Utilities

LAH Neuroscience

WRH AB2 Pediatric

VA Medical @ Del Monte

Philadelphia Zoo Avian Center

MCI Verizon Business CenterOwner: MCI

Hill House Hall

Silverman Hall

Spitz, Inc.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Aramark Building, 18th Floor

Verizon Chiller & Cooling Tower

HVAC Upgrade

Union Scioto Schools Energy Project

PPG Industries Piping & Ventilation Project

Air Handler Replacement Project

Infrastructure Improvement

Southeast High School

HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW PROJECTS AWARDED

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Limbach Detroit Presented An OSHA 30 ClassLimbach  Detroit  has  been  providing  OSHA  30  training  for  all  our  foremen,  project  managers  and  project  engineers.  As  part  of  our  IIF  Safety  Training  Program,  these  classes  

understanding  of  Federal  Safety  Requirements.  This  in  turn  helps  them  to  better  manage  any  and  all  safety  concerns  that  may  occur  on  their  projects.  Detroit  in  the  end  will  have  44,  OSHA  30  trained  employees.  In  addition,  the  program  offered  First  Aid/CPR  training  and  Pete  Giacalone,  Alex  Afelt,  Kit  Latimer  and  Pat  

Sementkowski  performing  the  hands  on  training

Safety Awareness in Limbach Columbus is Leading to Safest Year EverDave  McLaughlin,  Safety  Manager  at  Limbach  Columbus,  has  spent  a  lot  of  time  recently  exploring  the  “Safety  Culture”  of  the  company.  He  is  pleased  to  report  that  safety  is  of  the  foremost  priority  to  the  men  and  women  in  Columbus.  Not  long  ago,  Incident  and  Injury  Free  (IIF)  Commitment  Cards  were  instituted  and  distributed  to  all  team  members.    These  IIF  Cards  indicate  the  desire  held  by  all  to  achieve  a  workplace  environment  completely  committed  to  safety  concerns.  The  cards  contain  a  series  of  bulleted  safety  points  which  will  serve  as  a  personal  oath  for  the  card  signer  to  abide  by.  Columbus  intends  on  using  the  cards  as  part  of  an  incentive  program,  where  by  employees  can  earn  points  by  familiarizing  themselves  with  the  card’s  statements  as  well  as  having  them  on  their  person  at  all  times.  Currently,  these  points  can  be  exchanged  for  various  clothing  articles  and  accessories.  However,  an  expanded  catalogue  is  being  developed  that  will  offer  a  wider  range  of  exciting  items  (such  as  Apple  iPods).  The  response  to  this  enticement  method  has  been  quite  enthusiastic  as  employees  are  eager  for  the  opportunity  to  display  their  commitment  to  safety.  Columbus  is  on  track  for  having  one  of  their  best  safety  years.  The  bottom  line  is  for  each  person  to  make  it  home  to  their  family  every  day  unharmed.

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Collocate Military Department Of Investigative Agencies (MilDep)

Beaumont Troy Powerhouse Expansion

LAUSD Central High School #13

LAUSD South Region High School #4

Polytechnic School, Phase I & II

Life Link Tissue Bank

New England Baptist Hospital

UMass Bio Lab

Market: Mission Critical

School without Walls

Project Z - Roosevelt Hall

Arlington County Court House and Detention Center

Butler Hospital

University of Pittsburgh - Amos Hall Renovations

Market: Institution

Sportsworks

Chambers Hall Fitness Center -Univ. of Pgh., Greensburg Campus

Market: Institution

Cadillac Steam Plant

HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW PROJECTS AWARDED (CONT.)Western Air Limbach’s OSHA 30 TrainingFor  Limbach,  a  key  value  in  achieving  business  excellence  is  the  development  of  a  strong  safety  culture.  Realizing  an  incident  &  injury  free  work  environment  necessitates  an  everyday  commitment.  The  personnel  responsible  for  construction  activities  require  continuous  updating  on  the  best  way  to  handle  any  of  the  safety  and  health  concerns  that  they  may  encounter.  

In  order  to  strengthen  our  Culture  of  Safety,  JoshuaCasey  Corporate  Training  and  Education  was  brought  in  to  conduct  two  30  hour  training  sessions  at  Western  Air  Limbach.  The  

at  foreman.  The  second  included  project  managers,  project  engineers,  

training  is  a  MUST,”  says  Special  Projects  Manager,  Ronald  Q.  Santos.  “I’ve  been  in  the  business  for  twenty  years  and  have  not  attended  such  a  complete  and  informative  class  of  this  kind.”

Each  session  ended  with  a  test,  after  which  participants  received  a  

30  hour  OSHA  completion  card  from  the  Department  of  Labor.

The !rst session included:Brad Stitt, Chuck McDaniels, Darrell Gilman, Del Richardson, Jeremy Bennett, Jose Fuentes, Loren Forbes, Mark Garcia, Paul Lopez, Simon Cote.

The second session included:Brando Blanco, Gene McCarthy, Geo! Ward, Jim Chen, Jim Haas, John Rivera, Joe Finneran, Mike Moynagh, Noel Reyes, Ralph Mudge, Rick Fulgencio, Robert Morgan, Ron Santos, Simon Bhavilai, Terry Moynagh.

Other members who have previously completed OSHA 30 Training include:Angel Martel, Jim Causey, Mike Ramirez, Ramon Samayoa, Richard Dykes, Tim Hinson

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ABOUT THIS ISSUE

Welcome to the Limbach Family – New Hires & Returning EmployeesThe  following  are  the  latest  additions  to  our  ever-­growing  Limbach  family.    Welcome  and  Congratulations  to  all!

Kerri  Allen,  Ronnie  Allen  Jr,  Juan  Alvarez,  Janie  Anderson,  Robert  Anding,  Khalil  Aoun,  Israel  Aponte,  Brian  Armstrong,  Wilmer  Arnold,  Thomas  Artim  Jr,  Mark  Athey,  Matthew  Auld,  John  Bailey,  Michael  Balfour,  David  Basara,  Craig  Bauroth,  James  Beasley,  Kenneth  Beatty,  Daniel  Benner,  Joshua  Berger,  Corey  Blose,  James  Blose,  Steve  Bowie,  Thomas  Braithwaite,  Timothy  Braun,  Stephen  Briggs,  Donald  Brown  Jr,  Dale  Butler  Jr,  Dennis  Campbell,  Steven  Cannon,  Todd  Case,  Alonzo  Cheatham  Jr,  Michael  Collick,  Michael  Connery,  Glenn  Courtney,  Nicholas  Covert,  Richard  Crain,  Thomas  Crane,  George  Crawford,  David  Creviston,  Jeffrey  Crone,  Steven  Custer,  Jeremy  Daniels,  Douglas  Detomaso,  Keith  Dettling,  Edward  Dolezal,  Shawn  Ellis,  John  Ellison,  Gihbran  Espinoza,  Steven  Fearer,  John  Ferrick,  Carlos  Flores,  Robert  Framulare,  Robert  Frost,   James  Fultz,  John  Fultz,  Jeffrey  Gilliam,  Joseph  Gonzalez,  Reuben  Gonzalez,  Richard  Gralish,  William  Greene,  Nicholas  Hamilton,  Curtis  Hammond,  Brian  Harner,  John  Healy,  Gregory  Hendershot,  Juan  Henriquez  Reyes,  Justen  Hernandez,  Robert  Hester,  Russell  Hibble,  Robert  Hill   IV,  Anthony  Hobbs,  Robert  Hobgood,  Bobby  Holstein  Jr,  Timothy  Hoogmoed,  Aaron  Horton,  Jeffrey  Hosterman,  Brandon  Houle,  David  Hoyos,  David  Hutchinson,  Nicholas  Irvine  Jr,  Erin  James,  Kenneth  Jameson,  Paul  Johnes,  Kristopher  Johnson,  Troy  Johnson,  Glenn  Johnston,  Gary  Kelly,  Edward  Korthals,  David  Koslosky,  David  Krupp,  Nicolas  Kuehn,  Edley  Lane,  Marcus  Lang,  Timothy  Lang,  Christopher  Lantry,  Joseph  Lare,  Robert  Larson,  Philip  Lebel,  Thomas  Lennon,  Thomas  Liverette,  Samuel  Lowes,  Alan  Malone,  Eric  Marson,  Julio  Martinez,  Oscar  Martinez,  Franklin  Mathers  Jr,  Russell  McBride,  James  McCaffrey  Jr,  Roy  McCarthy,  Carl  McClelland,  Michael  McFadden-­Hughes,  Michael  McGovern,  Mark  McKinnon,  Corey  McLaughlin,   John  McLeod,  Fredy  Miranda,  Shawn  Mirek,  Thomas  Moore,   Jean  Morin,   Joseph  Moynagh,  William  Murray  Iii,  Jason  Musnug,  Eric  Mutter,  Long  Nguyen,  Sammy  Nicklow,  Jason  Obrien,  Yoel  Ocubaghebriel,  James  Oluwayomi,  Ronald  Page,  Willie  Paige,  Bobby  Paluso,  David  Paniagua,  Frederic  Paxton,  Brandon  Perez,  Kyle  Perez,  Jeremy  Peterson,  Rodney  Potts,  Ronald  Raines,  Jose  Ramirez,  Michael  Ramirez,  Matthew  Ranallo,  Rickey  Ratcliff,  Dustin  Rausch,  Robert  Raymond,  Kevin  Reiter,  Steven  Rexrode,  Derek  Rieger,  Brian  Riezinger,  Richard  Rivera,  Ronnie  Rivers,  Morris  Rocha,  Angel  Rodriguez,  Christopher  Sale,   Robert   Sandrick,   Nicholas   Scaggs,   David   Schauer,   Scott   Scholl,   Kevin   Schrecengost,   Scott   Schrecengost,   Michael   Sena,  Daniel  Shank,  Dennis  Shaw,  Paul  Sheehan,  Paul  Shively,  George  Shoemaker,  John  Sinner,  Ronnie  Smith,  Alfredo  Soto,  Vongvichith  

Allison  Taylor,  James  Taylor,  Todd  Townsend,  Merritt  Trapnell,  Keith  Trelfa,  Timothy  Trost,  Aaron  Vasquez,  Richard  Vendetta,  Michael  Vevers,  Anthony  Villa,  Geoffrey  Ward,  Jeremy  Watkins,  Christopher  Wiebe,  Richard  Williams  Jr,  Robert  Williams  Jr,  Michael  Wilson,  Nicholas  Wood,  Brian  Wright,  Kyle  Young,  Michael  Yusko