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4From City to Citywestby Mike Kavanagh The reception area at Adobe Dublin features finishes that arestandard to Adobe worldwideCitywest business campus on the perimeter of Dublin City isa world class location for global investment. The Irish governmenthas designated Citywest as Ireland’s national digitalpark—created as a joint venture between the Industrial DevelopmentAuthority and Citywest. As such, Citywest is the premierlocation offering state-of-the-art communications, IT and utilityinfrastructure for companies with these unique requirements. Today,the park is home to over 120 global companies focused ontechnological innovation.Structure Tone, a leader in tenant fit-out and IT and tele/datacomconstruction, has been the construction services provider for manyyears for companies locating in Citywest. Notable assignments haveincluded 60,000sf for SAP and 115,000sf for Metromedia FibreNetworks, as well as our most current project for Adobe SoftwareSystems Ireland.Adobe chose Citywest as the location for its headquarters in Ireland.The new 20,000sf space was designed by Chu Associates, inconjunction with Gilligan Associates, with DSA as engineers andKMCS Ltd. as project manager. Work included the construction ofopen plan work areas, perimeter offices and meeting rooms, multipurposeroom, break rooms, post room, phone booths, IT stagingroom and reception.Structure Tone’s work for Adobe in Dublin followed on the successof over a half dozen projects completed for Adobe in London (andits suburbs), Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing and New York—and Edinburgh,currently underway. These projects encompass more than160,000sf—most of it also designed by Chu Associates. Our internationalexperience with both Adobe and its consultants, combinedwith our local expertise building in Citywest, was invaluable to ourhigh quality, expeditious completion of the Adobe Software Systems’Ireland project.Our work at Citywest continues. Following completion of theAdobe project, we began construction of new offices for FidelityTelecommunications Group. This is a 30,000sf office facility designedby Gensler, engineered by RN Murphy and cost managed byDavis Langdon PKS, Quantity Surveyors.Like its 120 tenants, Structure Tone is right at home at Citywest. Gift of Lifeby Giovana MoreanoOur Lyndhurst office created the Spirit Committee, a groupwhose goal it is to improve communication, build morale,engage in community service and facilitate team building.The committee organizes both employee-only events, such asbowling night and pot luck lunches, but also focuses on communityservice activities.One of the most important events orchestrated by the committeewas a joint effort with Community Blood Services of New Jersey.The blood drive was held in memory of Sheelah Flynn, a close relativeof a member of the Spirit Committee. We had a very enthusiasticresponse enabling us to collect 21 pints of blood, surpassingthe blood bank’s goal of 15 pints. L to R: Raymond Donaghy, John White Jr., Angelo Stambolis,Ravi Venkatesan, Giovana Moreano, Carl Held, Omar Casiano,Rosalynn Fernandez, Brian Heffernan, Lorena Stoppiello, KylePetermann, Kerri Decker, Steve Sullivan, Rakesh Shah, Chris Mills,Sopan Desai, Catherine Beirne—all with Structure ToneV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

5© John Baer/PDM PicturesLEED®ing the Wayby Robin Malacrea The Hamilton office features exposed brick, stainedconcrete floors and natural daylighting in its new caféStructure Tone recently found itself in theposition to meet its own constructionservice needs. Our office in Hamilton, NJ,the regional hub for central and southern NJ,had vastly outgrown its 2,000sf space. “It’s abad news, good news type of thing,” commentedPat Toner, regional VP. “The bad newsis that we had seriously outgrown our spaceat least a year ago. The good news is we havehad strong and steady growth and the supportof executive management to improve theoffice consistent with our growth and longterm plans for the region.”As the critical need for more space wasreaching an apex, the current lease wasabout a year from expiring. During this periodsenior office management—Pat; DermidKelly, VP of estimating; and RichCampbell, director of operations—took theopportunity to explore options for morespace, including expanding in the current locationor moving. Ultimately, expanding inthe existing historic American Metro businesscomplex was preferable. It is a centrallocation from which to access our broad regionalclient base, is convenient for employeescommuting from varying locales, andoffers good aesthetics.In addition to visual appeal, Pat and his projectmanagement team (Mike Farrell, estimatingmanager, and Scott Levy, projectmanager) saw the opportunity to make theoffice the first LEED-certified office withinthe Structure Tone organization. “Over the©John Baer/PDM Picturespast 18 months our companyhas seen exponentialgrowth in the LEED or ecofriendlyprojects that we arebuilding,” notes Farrell, aLEED Accredited Professionalhimself. “The southernNJ office was reallyexcited about the prospectof building our new space tobe LEED-certified, a first forour company.”To design the space, StructureTone selected FrancisCauffman Architects of Philadelphia. The firmhas strong LEED interior design experienceas well as a successful history designing forother tenants at American Metro Boulevard.“Plus,” notes Pat Toner, “we felt very comfortablewith their design signature beingcompatible with our corporate culture, goalsand work space needs.”The new 6,000sf office is assured LEED-certifiedstatus and is two points from securingLEED-Silver, which is the ultimate goal.Achieving this within this existing space, a200-year-old building originally designed as a The reception area maximizes natural lightLEED Silver Certification Located within ½ mile of mass transit Low-flow fixtures for 30% less water use Daylight harvesting and occupancy sensorsto minimize energy consumption Energy Star appliances Diversion of greater than 75% ofconstruction debris from landfill Greater than 10% of materials containedrecycled content Greater than 20% of materialsmanufactured regionally Use of low-emitting adhesives, sealants,paints, carpet and furniture Daylighting of greater than 75% of spaceporcelain plumbing fixture factory, whilemaintaining the integrity of original designaesthetics, was no small feat. For example, existingwindows, curtainwall and HVAC systemswere not built for LEED compliance,and we wanted to keep appealing featuressuch as exposed steel and corrugated metaldecking. These were LEED point areas thatwere unavailable to us. Where we could, wemodified existing conditions, such as coatingthe second floor skylight with a film to reduceheat. Other LEED measures to achievesilver certification are outlined in the sidebar.Visually interesting finishes accentuate thespace, such as razor-thin suspended acousticceiling panels. Plasma screens are featured inthe lobby and conference room. The newcafé, featuring stained concrete floors, providesa communal meeting space that fostersstaff interaction. Daylighting and views forour staff are being provided from the skylightand large perimeter windows.“This has been a tremendous moralebooster,” notes Scott Levy. “Before, we hadto hold meetings in a third-party conferenceroom and we had no hoteling space for visitors,not to mention the crowded conditionsfor every day staff. Now we have greatfacilities. The difference the space has madein our sense of collaboration and unity istangible, and the smiles on our staff’s facestell the whole story.” V O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8©John Baer/PDM Pictures

6Corporate Photographics: Bob Zucker, PhotographerThe Skin You’re Inby Valerie Hamilton“Pavarini Northeast worked well with the architect and end-userto deliver a creative space that was not a typical building standard.They prepared budgets prior to the production of constructiondocuments so that the architects could prepare drawings thatmet the client’s budget, and the actual construction came within theprojected cost. Pavarini’s attention to detail is what made the spacesuccessful, and their project manager, Robert Nelson, LEED AP,and superintendent, Rich Foley, were a pleasure to work with.”—Anne Bavier, principal, Bavier Design LLC Natural light floods the reception area of Beiersdorf ’s polishednew headquartersIndividual office spaces and the closed-door office are slowly dissolving,making way for more dynamic layouts. More and morebusinesses are recognizing the need to create space for teamworkand creative collaboration rather than places where individualscan shut off from one and other.Just as how we look and feel play an important role in our day-todayattitude and overall quality of life, so too do the environmentsin which we live and work (see inset). Color brightens our perspective;lighting, layout and finishes impact productivity, creativity, andconcentration; and well-thought-out workplaces increase comfortand reduce stress. It seems that the days of walking into work, grabbinga cup of coffee, strolling to your office and closing the door behindyou are well on their way to being a thing of the past.Just ask Beiersdorf, a recent convert to the revolution. Beiersdorfis a German-owned international skin and beauty products companywith an enviable product line that includes enduring classicssuch as NIVEA and Eucerin, as well as la prairie, Labello, JUVENA,Florena and 8x4.Survey Says...According to an independent 2006U.S. Workplace Survey conducted onbehalf of a global design, planning andstrategic consulting firm, design doesmatter. Sixty-five percent of workerssaid that the design and layout of theirworkplace is “extremely” or “very”important to them. And, more than90% surveyed said the quality of theirwork environment affects their attitudeabout work. Corporate Photographics: Bob Zucker, PhotographerBeiersdorf recognized theneed for change in itsWilton, CT office andset about to create anenvironment that promotes,and envelopes employeesin, the company’sbrands. Pavarini Northeastbrought the vision ofBeiersdorf and its architect,Bavier Design Associates,to life.Upon entering the new lobby/reception area, one enjoys a peacefulglow from natural light flowing through the atrium. The open,bright atmosphere is accentuated by a plan that features curvilinearcirculation and forms (open plenum ceiling and custom inlay carpetpatterns) reminiscent of the curves of a body, reflecting the brandsof the skin care company.Additionally, throughout the space the bright blue hues of the NIVEAbrand, as well as red, yellow and white of other brands, accent wallsand furnishings. Comfortable, soft furniture is strategically placed inopen spaces and lounges infused with natural light to facilitate impromptumeetings and brainstorming sessions.One of the most innovative spaces created for Beiersdorf is the“Ideation Room.” This is an oval shaped room with canted walls, alarge IT-linked plasma screen and mobile chairs with tablet arms. Atensile structure on the ceiling resembles stretched skin, again reinforcingthe company’s product lines. Air diffusers bring in fresh airand a soft glow is created with a chandelier and wall sconce lighting.Beiersdorf is among the firstwave of the office space revolution—onethat fosterscomfort and ease to maximizethe power of collaborationand imagination ratherthan individuals working in(literal and metaphoric) silos.It seems that while we mayhave come to terms severaldecades ago with individual'sneeds to be comfortable intheir own skin, we are nowrealizing that the office 'skin'matters too when it comesto workplace satisfaction andproductivity. The Ideation Room fosters teamcreativityV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8Corporate Photographics: Bob Zucker

7Making the Grade in Chinaby Greg MaierStructure Tone has recently reached a major milestone in our abilityto meet the needs of foreign (non-Chinese) companies expandinginto Shanghai and other major cities in China. ThroughS&techs (Structure Tone in Asia), we have obtained a ConstructionDecoration Certificate Grade II. The Grade II Certificate is applicablefor all of China and is the only license that addresses both designand construction services.This unique qualification is a tremendous competitive edge for bothStructure Tone and our clients. There are several major benefits toboth local and international firms under the scope of our new license. We can now provide our foreign clients the option to use theirpreferred designer/architect. Or, if desired, S&techs can also providecomprehensive turnkey services including design and construction,as well as assistance with the local governmentapproval process. Government design approval will be expedited resulting in timeand money savings for our clients. The Chinese government has recently passed into law more sternregulations regarding construction licensing. This new regulationallows the government to hold the firm hiring the designer and/orcontractor responsible if the services provider does not haveproper licenses. With our Construction Decoration CertificateGrade II in place, we can protect our clients from the risks andpenalties associated with these new regulations.S&techs is one of a small group that has applied for and successfullyobtained the Grade II license. The Chinese government has stipulatedthe higheststandards—such as astaff of at least 50registered engineersand a minimum offive million RMB ofcapital—making itvery difficult forsmaller companies tobe successful pursuingS&techs/Structure Tone AsiaInternational ClientsAdobeBank of AmericaCITCountrywideFidelityKnight Capital GroupMerrill LynchWachoviathe license. We are extremely pleased to be able to offer this uniqueadvantage to our clients expanding into China—continuing our unparalleledtradition of mirroring our services to meet ourclients’ needs. Safe & Soundby Michael OprishkoStructure Tone was recently honored at the State of New Jersey’s80th Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and HealthAwards dinner for Essex, Hudson and Union Counties. Theprogram is based on the (2007) calendar year with Recognition andGroup Awards presented to those with a yearly lost time incidentrate of 3.0 or less. Structure Tone received four prestigious honors: Recognition Award for the Piscataway, NJ data center (pgs. 10–11) Recognition Award for the Prudential Financial parking garagein Newark, NJ Recognition Award for the McGraw-Hill East Windsor, NJdata center and office project Recognition Award to Structure Tone, Inc. for preventingoccupational injuries during the year 2007 L to R: Robert Carpenter, Structure Tone; Cynthia Mahoney, NJIndustrial Safety Committee Chair; Eric Dickson, Structure Tone;Dave Adams, Structure Tone; Michael Pebley, Structure Tone;Leonard Katz, Assistant Commissioner of Labor/Work ForceDevelopment; Joanne Kreisberg, Structure Tone; Louis Ricca, ActingRegional Director, OSHA; Thomas Kilgallen, Structure Tone;Michael Oprishko, Structure Tone; Steve Neeson, Structure Tone;Richard Campbell, Structure Tone; Peter McCabe, Structure ToneV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

8Nurturing Growthby Giovana MoreanoMaggie McGill, Photographer Rabobank’s new 16th floor receptionlobby at 10 Exchange Place in Jersey City, NJIn our 20+ years serving the GardenState, we have had the opportunity to developmany long standing relationships—perennials, if you will—as well sow newseeds. Over the years, we have reaped a harvestof more than 30,000,000sf of space, recentlybeing named the number one constructionservices provider in New Jersey.Nearly one third of our work, over12,000,000sf, has been built in Jersey Cityalone. Lying on the west bank of the HudsonRiver across from Lower Manhattan,Jersey City is the second largest city in NewJersey. High-rises reaching for the cloudscomprise the City’s financial area, where fiveof the tallest are occupied by companies forwhich we’ve recently provided services, includingG.X. Clarke, Goldman Sachs,Lehman Brothers, Barclays Capital,Rabobank, Knight Equity, AIG and BeckmanCoulter, to name a few.In particular, 10 Exchange Place in Jersey Cityhas been a location where we have establishedstrong roots through serving bothlong-term and blossoming client relationships.Rabobank, a firm that we have been privilegedto work with for ten years, and BeckmanCoulter, a newer partner, are two stories thatexemplify our tradition in New Jersey.Establishing RootsRabobank, a full-range financial servicesprovider, is located on the 16th floor of 10Exchange Place. One of the first projects weperformed for Rabobank came in early2001 when we completed a 3,000sf officerestack. That work was followed by a10,000sf office renovation in 2003 and a2,000sf trading area renovation in 2006.In early 2007, Rabobank made the decisionto take advantage of the 15th floor vacancy,pursuing the opportunity to expand and allowingthe firm to relocate a portion of itssupport services from its corporate headquartersin NYC. The relocation also facilitatedthe growth and consolidation oftrading personnel.Once Rabobank made the decision to acquirethe space, all it needed was the rightCM to renovate it—and once again StructureTone was the top quality serviceprovider that met Rabobank’s needs. StructureTone provided full preconstruction andconstruction phase services for renovationof the newly acquired space. The entire35,000sf was completely demolished andconverted into a high-end corporate office.The new space includes general and executiveoffices, reception lobby, multi-media andconference rooms and open work spaces.“Structure Tone’s preconstruction effortsallowed our entire project team to focus onthe deliverables required to meet the needsof Rabobank’s end-users. In addition, thededication of the project team—Tom Kilgallen,Dave Adams and Rakesh Shah—allowed Structure Tone to deliver a projecton time, under budget and with the qualityand professionalism that our client demands.”—RaymondDonaghy, vice presidentof account executives, Structure Tone Rabobank’s entry features high-endfinshes and clean linesRabobank also needed a 2,000sf LAN roomthat we were required to construct andturnover four weeks prior to substantialcompletion of the office floor. The early deliverywas necessary for Rabobank’s IT andfacilities personnel, as well as vendors, tocomplete all the communications, A/V andsecurity work.Throughout the office space one can admirehigh-end finishes such as Almute millwork furniturepanels, Sapelle wood wall panels, Bendheimglass office fronts and various Europeanwall coverings. The interconnecting staircasewas also renovated to match Rabobank’s newhigh-end office. It is made of steel framing anduniquely finished with Bendheim guardrailsand Sapelle wood handrails.Our relationship with Rabobank hasgrown beyond 10 Exchange Place. AtRabobank’s 245 Park Avenue (NYC) corporateheadquarters we have built nearly70,000sf of space.New HarvestIn mid 2007 Structure Tone was thrilled tohave the opportunity to expand its experienceat 10 Exchange Place through developmentof a successful relationship withBeckman Coulter, a leading manufacturer ofbiomedical testing instrument systems andV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8Maggie McGill, Photographer

9“We can’t tell you how pleased we were with Structure Tone’s professionalismand sincerity. Tom Kilgallen and David Adams weretruly a pleasure to work with. Their main focus was impeccable customersatisfaction, and we have to tell you, they achieved it everytime.”—Lisa M. Huddlestun and Regina M. Swartz, Beckman CoulterNY/NJ Vision Centersupplies for laboratory processes. Beckman Coulter had maintaineda showroom facility in Somerset, but as its lease expirationapproached, they decided to relocate it to the metro NY area.Working with owner’s representative CBRE, they determined thatthe 10th floor of 10 Exchange Place was the perfect spot.As with many of the floors in 10 Exchange Place, Structure Tonewas particularly familiar with the existing space in the 10th. In thelate 1990s we had renovated the entire 10th floor for (then tenant)Spear Leeds & Kellogg. Now, our mission was to demolish andrebuild the space.Our team constructed a unique space encompassing private offices,guest office facilities, reception and lobby, boardroom and trainingroom. The latter are accentuated with decoustic pearwood panels.The main feature of the space is a 2,500sf showroom. The showroom,consisting of fabric panels, glass walls and sliding doors, isused to display Beckman Coulter’s latest biomedical testing instruments.Countless hospitals, universities, medical schools andlaboratories are the end-users of this equipment, and they attenddemonstration sessions at Beckman Coulter’s showroom. End-users of Beckman Coulter’s biomedical testing instrumentscan attend demonstrations in the new showroomPeter Paige, Photographer State-of-the-art A/V equipment, eco-friendly materials andgorgeous views highlight Beckman Coulter’s conference roomIn addition to needing new space, Beckman Coulter also wanted tobe eco-responsible. Thus, the award winning space was designed utilizingeco-friendly materials. (Grad Associates recently received aGold Award for design excellence by the American Society of InteriorDesigners for the project.) Throughout the space one seesunique features such as countertops with surfaces made from a combinationof recycled glass, quartz stone and silestone; the receptionlobby features combinations of cork and glass panel flooring; theboardroom is accented with walls made from a mixture of sculptedBellagard (wood panels made of recycled medium density fiberboards—MDF)and Conserve Our Resources (COR) wood panels.Other highlights include a main corridor that features curved, marlitegraphics presentation walls in lexan and sapele wood. Whatmakes these corridor walls even more spectacular are the imagesthey display, including the three entrepreneurs that founded thefirm and blueprints of the original equipment and patents.Completing the project within the 12-week schedule was madepossible by our team’s preconstruction phase efforts. Early on ourteam identified long lead items that would not conform to a 12-week schedule, such as the countertops and panels. Our team providedBeckman Coulter with an interim plan that allowed us tocomplete the project on time without delaying the schedule. Forexample, we painted the walls until the decoustic pearwood panelsarrived. We also worked closely with Grad Associates on the earlyrelease of long lead items, jointly visiting suppliers’ shops and expeditingthe process.Through careful tending of both longer-term and new relationships,our growth in New Jersey has been fruitful. We look forwardto the future and continuing to meet the needs of NJ’scorporate community. V O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8Peter Paige, Photographer

10©John Baer/PDM PicturesMission Accomplishedby Terence Deneny A key issue while constructing the data center was managing the integration of power, coolingand technology componentsBusiness continuity is a paramount issuetoday affecting companies large andsmall across a broad brush of marketsectors. Financial services, higher education,healthcare, energy, insurance, media, technology,telecommunications—no industry is immunefrom the need to protect, and ensure accessto, data and the uninterrupted flow ofdaily business that revolves around it. There areany number of steps an organization can taketo ensure business continuity, one of the primaryamong them, particularly for larger businesses,being the development of data centersand disaster recovery facilities.Just as two widely disparate structures suchas a beach bungalow and Hollywood Hillsmansion can be called homes, so too cangrossly different facilities be considered datacenters. However, industry standards havebeen developed that, when used to describethe data center, help us better understandthe magnitude of the facility.One of the most common among those is aTier Rating, as created and defined by the UptimeInstitute. Currently, data centers can berated as Tier 1 through IV. Tier ratings refer tothe reliability of the center’s infrastructuresystems and power supply. Tier ratings encompassalmost 50 discrete elements of electrical,mechanical, architectural and structuralsystems, as well criteria for redundant components,power delivery paths, raised floorratio and height, allowable downtime and siteselection, among other concerns. Tier IV arethe most complex data centers. This data center’s cooling infrastructure,like all data centers’ today, had to keep pacewith the ever increasing density of computerprocessing equipment©John Baer/PDM Pictures©John Baer/PDM PicturesIn 2008, Structure Tone will put in place over$550M in data center construction, mostlyTier III and IV, including completing constructionof a 476,000sf enterprise data centerand disaster recovery facility in centralNJ (see side bar facts). The project entailedadaptive reuse of a 236,000sf single-storywarehouse and construction of a new,240,000sf, two-story addition to create afully integrated facility.The project was the culmination of an approximately24-month endeavor that beganwith due diligence and site selection assistance.Our staff worked closely with theowner, developer (Tishman Speyer), broker(CBRE), architect (Gensler) and MEP engineer(Jaros Baum & Bolles) during this phaseto select the eventual project site. “Weworked closely with all parties throughoutthe project,” said project manager KevinMulvey. “The due diligence stage, in particular,was a very collaborative effort withTishman Speyer, CBRE and the owner.”During the site selection phase, our focuswas on assessing the pros and cons of a siteand their respective impacts on the owner.The final result was the selection of a sitethat offered opportunities for cost savingswhile providing better logistics, enabling theowner to achieve more with the budget andschedule allocated for the project. Issuessuch as cost to bring power to the site, continuityof data center operations (i.e. a constrainedsite that had to go multi-storyvertical vs. a more horizontal space on oneor two levels), site environmental considerationsand a host of other issues were examined.We prepared budgets and costcomparisons for the sites and the issues particularto each so that our client could makethe most informed decision with regard tocost and risk and reward.Once the final site was selected, we interfacedclosely with Gensler, ThorntonTomasetti and Jaros Baum & Bolles performingvalue engineering, to the great benefitof the owner. Together, we scrutinizedevery facet of the existing building to determinewhat could be salvaged and renovated.This saved both budget and schedule versussimply tearing it down.V O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

11©John Baer/PDM PicturesJust the Facts 2N typical plant, except generators N+2 Medium and high density Computer EquipmentRooms (CER) with air-cooled highdensity layout Expandable to accommodate high density ITfit-out Designed to accommodate 16.8MW ofUPS and up to 90,000sf white space Currently 4.8MW of UPS and 50,000sfwhite space 6,000-ton chiller plant, water-cooled withair-cooled back up 69kV electrical yard rated for 50MVAultimate power Sophisticated building operations systems Electric Power Monitoring System (EPMS) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition(SCADA) Broad Circuit Monitoring System (BCM) Building Management System (BMS) Extensive security and access control 250 cameras Biometric access screening(retina scanner) Access control cards Mantrap secure revolving doorUltimately, this process allowed us to saveenough money to renovate the existing single-storywarehouse and provide for a disasterrecovery facility—a key benefit of theselected site being there was more room.The disaster recovery facility housed generators,air and water cooled chillers and highvoltage switchgear.©John Baer/PDM Pictures Security and access control were paramount issues at the datacenter—pictured above: a retina scanner Through site selection and due diligence we were able to identify cost-savings for our client,enabling future expansion and providing a disaster recovery facilityWe achieved another project savings duringthis phase by recycling concrete from onsitedemolition and using it as base coursefor fill for the new construction. This materialwas the result of floor slab that had tobe removed to accommodate constructionof new utility tunnels and installation of undergroundconduit. Significant structuralmodifications were also required at the existingfacility to accommodate equipment,and utility tunnels required underpinning andshoring of existing foundations.The second phase of construction entailedbuilding a new, 240,000sf two-story additionto house a data center that encompasses a60-person office and network operationscenter (NOC) and uninterruptedpower supply (UPS)systems on the first floor,data center on the entiresecond floor, and a loadingdock. This facility requiredhydraulic elevators andraised flooring installations.©John Baer/PDM PicturesSite improvements consistedof relocating existingutilities within the newbuilding footprint andcomplete demolition ofthe existing parking areasand roadways. The latter was to accommodateconstruction of a concrete vault housingthree 20,000-gallon underground fuel oiltanks and a 69kV electrical switchyard.The Structure Tone Data Center TeamKen Colyer Project ExecutiveKevin Mulvey Sr. Project ManagerJim Parker EstimatingJoanne Kreisberg Site SafetyJoe Lapointe Site SuperintendentBob Carpenter SuperintendentEric Dickson SuperintendentMark Sanborn Project EngineerDomenic Zavaglia MEPPaul Benvenuto MEPPaul Buote MEPShaun Barot Plan ClerkBonnie Gomolka Admin. Assistant“This was a rewarding experience for meprofessionally,” said Kevin Mulvey, reflectingon the endeavor. “Tier III and IV data centersare great projects to work on becausethey are complex and require building sophistication.Here we had the benefit ofgreat personnel from Structure Tone; invaluableinput from Tishman Speyer, CBRE,Gensler, Thorton Tomasetti and JB&B; and adiligent and involved owner.” V O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

12Running Down a Dreamby Alyssa SansCelebrating its 18th year in the Corporate Challenge Race,Structure Tone reached team capacity with 40 participantsfor the 3.5 mile race. “I look forward to the CorporateChallenge every year,” said Nicole O’Hagen, account executivewith Structure Tone and team organizer. “It is a wonderful eventthat brings together serious runners, not-so-serious runners, walkersand cheerleaders—all of whom make it a very special eveningfull of team spirit, not to mention the great cause it benefits. Whenwe send out the notice it’s aStrong Finishesrace, no pun intended, to getStephen Dennis* 20:21on the team as quickly aspossible. We ‘sell out’ in justMehall Moloney 23:57 a few hours.”Danny Artiga 24:51Bill Murphy 24:59Stephen Casella 24:55Marialisa Walton 32:30Ashley Campbell 34:12Cassandra Hernandez 37:08* Stephen Dennis has been our fastestSTO runner two consecutive years.Nicole notes special thanksto: Sarah Lembo for greatt-shirt design, Tara Filippazzofor the office event poster,Marcia Bartlett for holdingdown the picnic area as STOsprinted to the finish, andCassandra Hernandez andStephen Dennis for greatteam spirit to get everyoneout to the event. Partial team photo, L to R: Nicole O’Hagen, Bill Murphy,Timothy O’Connor, Brian Gravier, Ben Mullen, Matthew Solomita,Herman Ventura, Danny Artiga, Patrick McCann, Stephen Casella,Tom Walsh, Diane Ortiz, David Kennedy, Michelle Velasquez, JeffSerravezza, Marcia Bartlett, Tara FilippazzoNot Pictured: Bernadette Barnett, Ashley Campbell, Stephen Dennis,Jim Donaghy, Thelma Flores, Lauren Helmuth, CassandraHernandez, Erik Johnson, Keith Lodge, Brian Lopez, ThomasMagill, Keith Mason, Mehall Moloney, Tom O'Halloran, KevinOrsini, Eric Pellegrino, Michael Romano, Joel Sciascia, MarialisaWalton, Jennifer YipExcellence HonorsAt the recent International Interior Design Association (IIDA) New England chapterawards dinner, two Structure Tone projects were honored.Back toSchoolTRO Jung|BrannenHonorable Mention Offices 20,000–80,000sfTRO Jung|Brannen—architectNortheastern University, Dana HallHonorable Mention Educational FacilitiesBergmeyer Associates, Inc.—architect Kameron Williams (L) and RoccoNovellino(R) (both Structure Tone)discussed construction management, careeropportunities and a typical “day in the life”on a construction site with Tenafly (NJ)Middle School students at the school’sannual career dayV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

13©2008 Cris MolinaHidden in Plain Sightby Lisa Ruano and Katie WellsThe JW Marriott in Washington, DC isfrequently visited by distinguishedguests including former and currentPresidents Bush, Vice President Cheney andforeign dignitaries, among many others.Their comfort, safety and protection, alongwith that of all visitors to the hotel, are ofutmost importance.Thus, as the lobby, front desk, conciergearea and other public spaces were preparedfor renovation, innovative ways to disguisethe work and enhance the visitor’s experiencewere needed. The hotel needed tomaintain its grandeur and elegance throughoutconstruction.Structure Tone worked diligently to devise adetailed logistics plan and schedule to workaround the hotel’s challenging 24/7/365 operations.This planning focused on minimizinginconveniences to guests, such astemporary way-finding, dust, noise and materialsdelivery. However, one major concernremained—the unsightly view of a constructionsite.To maintain the hotel’s glamour and the grandfirst impression guests experience entering The dramatic four-story lobby was oncedraped to hide a behind-the-scenes jobsite©2008 Cris Molinathe hotel, our team devised aplan to theatrically drape andlight the lobby. A fabric drapingserved two purposes:maintain the opulence of thehotel entrance and hide theconstruction site and equipmentfrom guests.Behind yards of blue fabriclived a four-story scaffold anda buzz of construction activity.In addition to artisticallyconcealing construction, thedraping provided a layer ofprotection, muting noise andcontaining dust and debris.Through diligent supervisionand stringent standards the team maintaineda meticulous site.Behind the curtain Structure Tone realizedthe hotel’s and architect’s (Forrest Perkins)vision. The check-in, valet and bell-hop desks,as well as lobby seating areas and elevatorlobbies on four-floors, were completely renovated.New millwork panels made fromavadire wood from West Africa and newtiger skin granite were installed. Existingcolumns were covered in faux-leather andnew crystal chandeliers replaced currentlighting. The atrium ceiling was painted in aPerlata finish. The subtle shimmer of the finishcreates a unique and stunning visual experience.The new colors, textures andlighting provide guests with a sophisticated,warm home-away-from-home.New technology is almost always part of arenovation, and the JW Marriott was no exception.A reader board system was installedin public areas. Plasma screens were connectedto an extensive information system,providing guests and meeting attendees withthe latest information regarding scheduledhotel events, local weather and news.©2008 Cris Molina The luxurious new lobby boasts crystal chandeliers,faux-leather covered pillars, and highly-polished marble floorsOn the lobby level, two adjacent boardrooms,separated by a dividing wall, wereconstructed utilizing the same design conceptsand materials as the lobby and elevatorbanks. A sophisticated A/V system wasalso installed that included reader boards,projectors, a dimming system and full conferencingcapabilities. When combined, thetwo rooms seat upwards of 70 guests.“Hotel renovation is very demanding, withextreme kid-glove treatment required to accommodateguests. We need to always be cognizantthat we are an extension of the hotel inthe guests’ eyes and must only enhance, neverdetract from, the guest’s experience. We had agreat team that embraced this and their attitudeand creativity, as well as their skill, werethe keys to our success on the job.”—PeterThaler, project manager, Structure ToneIn a well orchestrated production guestswere able to utilize all hotel amenitiesthroughout the renovation project andenjoy the luxury of the hotel after a long dayof sight-seeing or meetings in the Capitol.Now all visitors to the JW Marriott, includingVIPs, are able to enjoy the upscale ambienceand new guest services afforded tothem through the renovation. V O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

14©John Baer/PDM PicturesLeading the Packby Aliona OrtegaPavarini Southeast has been selected tobuild a classroom addition to WestgladesMiddle School in Parkland, FL.This project is part of the Broward CountySchool Board’s Total Program Management(TPM) Services Program. TPM is a deliverysystem similar to design-build but it allowsfor more expedient project delivery withfewer burdens to the owner. As programmanager, we are responsible for adhering tothe County’s education specifications and facilitycriteria while working collaborativelywith the architect and engineers to meet theproject intent, as well as budget and schedule.Home to the Wolves, Westglades is a premierpublic education facility in BrowardCounty. The school is celebrating its recentdesignation as a Grade A School in theFlorida School Recognition Program, and ithas earned the prestigious Governor’s FiveStar Award for community involvementyearly since its inception.Originally built in 1999, the existing school isa two-story building augmented withportable classrooms, yet more space isneeded. We will build a permanent 33,700sf,24-classroom addition on the southeast sideof the campus, as well as an administrationsuite, custodial facility, teacher-planning suiteand associated parking. The project has a firm365-day schedule, including the design phase. A mural depicts the school mascot Students transfer between classes in the courtyard of the two-story schoolPavarini has joined forces with the Miamibasedarchitecture and engineering firmWolfberg Alvarez & Partners. The firms havea relationship that extends over seven years,including previous work by current principalsof Pavarini and Wolfberg Alvarez constructing42 concurrent projects, valued atmore than $90 million, for Miami-DadeCounty public schools.The scope of work and commitment requiredto meet the School Board’s requirementsfor TPM services is notunfamiliar to Pavarini. In 2005, Pavarinicompleted three TPM projects for BrowardCounty—Sawgrass, Foxtrail and Park LakesElementary Schools.Steve Williams, Pavarini’s vice president ofoperations in the public sector, noted “Weare very pleased to be awarded anothercontract by the School Board of BrowardCounty, where we already have a trackrecord of successfully completed projects.The addition Pavarini is building is an importantproject to enable Westglades tocontinue its superior delivery of core education,student development and communityservice programs, and our team will workclosely with School Board officials, our designpartner, Wolfberg Alvarez, and the communityto make their goals a reality.”The complexity of working on an activecampus, with the safety and security of studentsand staff paramount at all times, is achallenge that Pavarini welcomes. Ourproactive solutions from previous Countyprojects will be an invaluable asset as weplan construction logistics in conjunctionwith keeping the existing school and auxiliaryfacilities fully operational. We look forwardto breaking ground for this project inNovember 2008. Walkway at the middle schoolV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

15And the Winner Is...by Michael WhiteStructure Tone has been lauded for its achievement in interiorfit-out of Donovan Data Systems’ 35,000sf European headquartersin the Blue Fin Building, Southwark, London. Wetook Gold honors in the category of projects £1,000,000 andover, awarded at the recent Association of Interior Specialists (AIS)President’s lunch. The AIS Contractors Awards are held annually toencourage and promote high levels of craftsmanship and design.“We’re absolutely delighted to have won this prestigious award,” saidDean Manning, managing director of Structure Tone in London. “Wetook a collaborative approach to this project working with 11.04Architects, CBRE and TB&A to deliver a truly first class office forDonovan. I am extremely proud of Alan Ford, and our entireteam, for their superb effort.”Donovan Data Systems (DDS) is a leading provider of integrateddigital advertising, media buying and workflow software for marketingcommunications. The firm wanted a new headquarters thatreflected its innovative applications as well as the forward-lookingindustry it serves. Contextualised by local landmarks, including theTate Modern Gallery, this contemporary environment providesDDS the opportunity to create a European headquarters thatmore closely relates to the markets they serve. L to R: Jack Pringle, Pringle Brandon Architects; Chris Roche,11.04 Architects; Alan Ford, Structure Tone; Henry Lawson,Donovan Data Systems; David Jones, Association of InteriorSpecialists The dramatic interior of DDS’ new London officeGuest AIS judge Jack Pringle, partner at Pringle Brandon, commented“The design has been immaculately implemented by StructureTone and their team to the transparent delight and satisfactionof the client—whose design intent has been clearly met. Timberacoustic ceilings, crystalline quiet rooms and spinning “waltzer”café tables are only upstaged by (appropriately for a data company)a truly obsessively well constructed data room. Reduced energyconsumption and recycled materials also attest to the importancepaid to the green agenda.”The project involved transforming the shell and core floor plateto Cat B (full tenant fit-out) commercial office space. The buildingremained occupied on other floors throughout the sevenmonthprocess.The office is open plan. One ofthe most striking features isthe office canteen, whichoverlooks Tate Modern. Thecanteen is also home to twored telephone kiosks, a referenceto architect SirGiles Gilbert Scott, whodesigned both the originalkiosk and Bankside PowerStation, now Tate Modern.Other features include revolvingbanquette seating, red floor tilingmade of recycled glass, reglit glass facadeto the data center and the first use of timber veneered acousticceiling panels in a commercial office space. V O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

16©John Baer/PDM PicturesOpening Upby Steve Schneider Taking advantage of natural daylighting was a priority forGreen-thinking BinghamAfter 20 years at 150 Federal Street inBoston, the national firm BinghamMcCutchen LLP decided to seek notonly additional space, but to also completelytransform its office environment. The newOne Federal Street office spans 13 floors andmore than 300,000sf, and Bingham selectedStructure Tone to build it.The new work space builds on Bingham’sculture of strong sense of community, respect,pride and ownership. With nearly1,000 lawyers worldwide, Bingham competeswith the best law firms in the worldand provides counsel to many of the world’sleading companies. What’s more, Bingham isrepeatedly recognized as a best place towork nationally and in markets where it hasoffices. Fortune has named Bingham to itsBest Companies to Work For list for fourstraight years. By investing in a visionaryworkplace, the message conveyed to clients,lawyers, employees, recruits and familymembers is that Bingham is a leader in everyfacet of its practices, reputation and culture.MetamorphosisCore business functionality is transformedby several important characteristics of thenew Bingham space. The open plan reflectsthe firm’s global culture and physically opensup the work environment to foster transparency,staff interaction and creative collaboration.Open designand natural daylightingreduce energy consumptionand improve productivity.The new officefeatures expansive meetingspaces in a variety ofsizes and styles. A twostorydivisible functionroom can accommodateup to 300 people. The officehas 40 conferencerooms and central serviceareas on every floor.A new full-service gymand fitness center providesan on-site workout option forBingham’s time-strapped attorneys and administrativestaff. In addition to keeping employeeshealthy and on-site for theirworkouts, the fitness center is a valuable toolfor recruitment and retention.The 13th floor is home to the Sidebar Café,a full-service, full-cooking cafeteria with spaciousdining rooms and private diningspaces. The new 7,000ft area helps foster agreater sense of community and offers aSustainability ProgramConstruction Elements Drywall materials 100% recycled contentfrom within 500 mile radius Metal studs from MA, an average of 67%recycled content Structural steel with a minimum standardof 25% post consumer recycled content Ceilings containing minimum 70% recycledcontent and ceilings factory-cut to size,avoiding waste Paints, sealants, carpets, etc. are no or lowVOCs Pre-filter material installed on return airduring all heavy construction and demolition Green sweep used throughout constructionto control dust and reduce health risks Demolition and construction waste closelymonitored resulting in 80% recycling rate The new, open-plan work environmentbetter reflects Bingham’s culture and fostersstaff interactionconvenient on-site dining respite for breakfast,lunch or dinner.Green LightForward-thinking and environmentally conscious,Bingham capitalized on “green” opportunities,most notably natural daylightingand energy management. In addition, StructureTone and Bingham staff committed toan aggressive sustainable construction andmaterials management program.According to Jenn Taranto, LEED AP, projectmanager for Structure Tone, “Bingham wasinterested in incorporating eco-friendly goalswherever possible. Before constructionbegan, Bingham, Lehman-Smith + McLeishand I participated in a charette to discuss opportunitiesfor sustainability. The team wasopen-minded and was able to make greatstrides through this integrated process.”Rising to the ChallengeCompleting a project of this size in eightmonths required immense coordinationwith Bingham, Lehman-Smith + McLeish,owner representative Leggat McCall, buildingowner Tishman Speyer, subcontractorsand client vendors. Proper planning andV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

17©John Baer/PDM Pictures“The Bingham project was the largest contiguous interior projectin my career. There were many challenges, but each was solvedmethodically and with a team effort. This project was one of themost rewarding, in large part due to the fantastic team members atStructure Tone and their hard work and dedication.”—MichaelRyan, project executive, Structure Tonescheduling of freight elevator(s) used for moving workers and materialshad to be coordinated each and every day.A major challenge of the project was the construction of the structuralopening on the 34th and 35th floors, and also on the 13th and14th floors, which house conferencing facilities and a two-level auditorium.To maintain the structural integrity of the building’s façade,steel tubes were installed to reinforce the existing spandrel beamsand to allow interior structural members to be removed. Carefulcoordination and expertise led to the success of this undertaking.Construction of the kitchen/cafeteria produced its own coordinationchallenge, where a myriad of piping and ductwork serving thekitchen equipment and exhaust hoods needed to be weavedthrough a congested ceiling space, and then through existing systemson a nearby mechanical floor. Another challenge was the intricatestaging required within the two-story mechanical floor.The pre-purchase of long-lead materials was also a key projectissue. Several products were manufactured overseas and were identifiedvery early on during design development and preconstructionmeetings for long-lead purchase. Products such as wood The 7,000sf on-site café offers breakfast, lunch and dinner optionsceilings from the Netherlands, carpet from France, stone from Italyand more than 5,000 custom light fixtures were crucial to have onsite for installation to meet the move in date.“Structure Tone’s dedicated project team provided stellar constructionmanagement services,” said Toni Belding, chief real estateand facilities officer, who spearheaded the project for Bingham withMark D’Alleva, director of capital projects and national procurement.“The preconstruction period was pivotal in determining thecritical path schedule required to build our new headquarters. Teamcollaboration was extraordinary and resulted in an on-time andsuccessful move in,” said Belding. Child’s Playby LaKeta Morris L to R: Craig Hudeck, John Dennis, Cliff Haehl—all withConstructorsJohn D. Rockefeller said,“Think of giving not as a dutybut as a privilege.” Almosteveryday, someone, somewherewithin our organization is doingjust that. The organization’s traditionof community service andphilanthropy runs as deep as itshistory of client service.Constructors Houston office isone of the most recent examplesof ‘exercising the privilege.’Craig Hudeck, regional vicepresident; John Dennis, directorof healthcare and higher education;and Cliff Haehl, director ofbusiness development all joinedwith members of the CoreNetHouston chapter to build a playgroundat the McGovern ResidentialTreatment House inHouston. The playground is forchildren visiting residents of thefacility. V O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

18©John Baer/PDM PicturesSo It Growsby Jason VesuvioThroughout summer and fall, spring isin full swing at Pavarini McGovern’sNew York Law School project at185 West Broadway. After months of belowgrade construction activity, steel hassprung above ground, bringing with it thepublic’s first glimpse of the building-to-beearly next year.Construction began in earnest last year withthe installation of the bathtub/slurrywallfoundation, structural columns and loadbearing elements (LBEs). For 12 hours perday over a period of many months, threelarge cranes, as well as assorted excavators,backhoes and trucks, danced around oneanother on this tiny site. The flurry of constructionactivity was impressive—but all ofit out of sight.The 209,000sf building was designed withfour below and five above-grade levels. Dueto a high water table, pre-trenching and installationof a slurry wall system was requiredto create a waterproof concretebathtub. The foundation walls and LBEsreach bedrock at approximately 100ft.So it grows…Several months ago, the team completed thefoundation and transitioned into the “topdown”phase, a method of constructionwhereby the erection of floors above andbelow-grade proceed simultaneously. First,the team poured the ground floor concreteslab, which provided massive rigidity andbracing for the slurry walls as excavationproceeded underground. The team thencreated two, temporary, large square voidsnear the center of the slab so that a crawlercrane, affixed with a clamshell bucket, couldremove earth from beneath the slab. Theteam poured concrete every 15 feet, andcontinued to mine downward until fourconcrete slabs had been poured, essentially“bottoming out” the project approximately60 feet below ground.So it grows… With steel erection, the superstructure begins to take shapeWith mining activities complete and thelower slabs poured, the team sealed thevoids created for mining and began upwardconstruction of the superstructure steeland metal deck. The interior constructionprogram also got underway and includeselectrical, HVAC and framing work inunderground levels, as well as a perimeterwall of masonry block on each floor that concealsthe foundation.By autumn, 185 West Broadway will bewatertight and the interior fit-out and finishesprogram long underway. The new buildingwill primarily be a curtainwall-clad box,accented with stone and painted metalcladding, as well as somestainless steel details atthe base. The buildingwill house academic andadministrative spaces, alaw library, student andfaculty dining, and stateof-the-artA/V and technologysystems.By early 2009, thoughdecidedly cold in Manhattan,New York LawSchool’s 185 WestBroadway building willbe in full bloom. So itgrows…©John Baer/PDM Pictures Clamshell bucket removes earth frombeneath the slab through temporary voids inthe slab The clamshell bucket is lowered 60ftbelow ground, hollowing out the groundbeneath the slab©John Baer/PDM Pictures ©John Baer/PDM PicturesV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

19Aging Gracefullyby Sonja Nel and LaKeta MorrisWe are celebrating two milestones this year: 20 years ofservice in London and 30 years in Texas. In addition toother activities, both anniversaries were celebrated withwonderful parties for employees, clients and industry partners.Cheers MateIn London, our 20th anniversary was feted with an event hosted inthe Crypt of the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral. This is also thesecond year Structure Tone is proud to be a member of the St.Paul’s Cathedral Foundation, which is celebrating its 300th anniversarynext year. Frank Renzler and guest enjoy the UKcelebration at St. Paul’s Cathedral, LondonAll guests had theopportunity to exclusivelyview the Cathedralfloor, whichincluded a private tourof the famous GeometricStaircase leadingup to the trophyroom where SirChristopher Wren’sgreat model is on display.The model isbased on an early planfor the Cathedral inthe form of a Greekcross. In addition tothe private tour, guestsenjoyed an abundanceof conviviality, a livethree-piece jazz trioand gourmet canapésand champagne.The evening presentedus with the opportunity to remind everyone of the varioushighlights we have achieved over the years, from our first landmarkproject—Canary Wharf Tower—to the recently completediconic landmark—the 370,000sf Willis Building. The event was attendedby over 250 senior members of the industry includingclients and consultants from across the commercial office, refurbishmentand hotel sectors, as well as members of the STO executivemanagement team.Commenting on the anniversary, Dean Manning, managing director,said “This marks a major milestone for Structure Tone. We havemany successes to be proud of, most notably the completion ofWillis, and much to look forward to as we enter the next phase ofour growth. Here’s to the next 20 years!”Y’All ComeIn Texas, we had celebrations inboth Dallas and Houston. NotedDan Busch, president of Constructors,“Since our founding 30years ago, Constructors has hadmany significant accomplishments.As we look to the future, Texas andthe southwest are very vibrant marketsand Constructors is experiencing strong andsteady growth. We have a great team and look forwardto continuing our outstanding record of client service.”The Ghost Bar in Dallas was home to one event. Ghost Bar sitsatop the W Hotel in Victory Plaza and affords spectacular views ofthe city, particularly as night envelopes it and twinkling eveninglights provide a treat for the eyes. Unique features such as glassbottomedbalconies 30 floors above Dallas have made Ghost Barone of the most current hot spots in the city. Close to 400guests—clients, industry partners, Constructors’ staff and STO executivemanagement—enjoyed not only the views but also delicioustreats for the taste buds and much lively company.Constructors’ Houston office celebrated 30 years in Texas withmore than 100 guests enjoying great food, music and fun at TheHoustonian’s Manor House. In addition to commemorating milestoneanniversaries, the parties are an acknowledgement and thankyou for relationships, not only with clients but also industry partnersand subcontractors and vendors. One such relationship, thatwith the Marek Family of Companies—a drywall contractor—extendsback our entire 30 years. In honor of that, Stan Marek, CEOof Marek, presented Dan Busch, president of Constructors, andCraig Hudeck, regional vice president in Houston, with a plaque ofappreciation to honor our 30-year relationship. David Snyder, Constructors; Anne Kniffen, Lauckgroup; JudyPantello, Furniture Marketing Group; and Larry Kelso, CRESAPartners, at Constructors’ 30th bash in DallasV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8

20New Leadership RolesWe are pleased to announce the following promotions and additions to ourexecutive team.Sterling InzarControllerPavarini NortheastJohn KeckChief Financial OfficerPavarini McGovernChristos Koutsokoumnis,Regional ControllerStructure ToneLeadership NotebookFrank Renzler,Executive Vice PresidentGlobal ServicesStructure Tone“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”—Voltaire, French PhilosopherCadwalader Kicks-Off in DCby Katie WellsIn Washington, DC we have begun preconstruction phase services for Cadwalader, Wickersham& Taft’s new 90,000sf office on Sixth Street, NW. The five floors consist of practicefloors, a conference center and a catering kitchen in a newly delivered building. We areworking closely with Cadwalader and its architect, Butler Rogers Baskett, and owners representativeJones Lang LaSalle to ensure that architectural, engineering, food service, cabling, andA/V drawings are coordinated and that base building construction components are also accountedfor. Particular attention will be paid throughout the life of the project to the infrastructurefor build-out to meet the specific needs of Cadwalader. The construction of Cadwalader’soffices will be coordinated with that of the base building so as not to impact theschedule for either project. Three-Peatby Sarah LemboOnce again the Houston office of Constructorsparticipated in the Annual AIA SandcastleCompetition, and once again wonbest costume—three years running—designed byHouston’s own LaKeta Morris! Partnering with Constructorswas Jacobs Carter Burgess, continuing asuccessful tradition from the past few years. In additionto Best Costume, the group won Public Favoriteand Honorable Mention. The costumes representthe team’s theme, SandyLand. Teams can onlyutilize sand, water, shovels and formwork and havejust hours to create a sandcastle representing theirtheme—but the fun is unlimited! L to R: Lord Licorice (Jeff Casbeer),Princess Lolly (Kristine Gentry), QueenFrostine (Ellen Stevenson), LaKetaMorris, King Candy (Dylan Hedrick),Mr. Mint (Scott Kirby)—all with JacobsCarter Burgess, except LaKeta MorrisThe Structure Tone Journal is a publicationof the Structure Tone marketing andcorporate communications department–770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003EditorRobin Malacrearmalacrea@structuretone.comDesign & ProductionSarah Lemboslembo@structuretone.comContributorsTerence DenenyValerie HamiltonMike KavanaghSarah LemboGreg MaierGiovana MoreanoLaKeta MorrisRobert MullenSonja NelAustinBostonDallasFt. LauderdaleHartfordHoustonLyndhurstMiamiNew YorkPhiladelphiaPrincetonSan AntonioStamfordWashington, DCDublinGuangzhouHong KongLondonShanghaiShenzhenSuzhouThe Structure Tone organization includes:Structure Tone Inc.Structure Tone InternationalConstructors & AssociatesPavarini Construction Co. Inc.Pavarini McGovern LLCS&techs© Copyright Structure Tone Inc.2008Printed on recycled paperusing soy-based inksMichael OprishkoAliona OrtegaAlyssa SansLisa RuanoSteve SchneiderJason VesuvioKatie WellsMichael WhiteGlobal Expertise