C&S Companies led the site/civil and landscape engineering, agency construction management (CM), and Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) administration. The project was designed and constructed using an integrated project delivery (IPD) method that involved comprehensive collaboration among team members from pre-design through implementation. By including all entities in the decision-making process, unique and synergistic opportunities were identified and implemented. The IPD method was effective in minimizing the cost and schedule of the project. In fact, AFCO and C&S were able to price and contract the project at just 30 percent design with a general contractor. The contractor also provided valuable input to help reduce cost and minimize construction duration.

Another unique aspect of the project was the airport’s requirement that the building strive for LEED certification. The Airport Authority originally specified that the project team should pursue LEED Silver certification, but C&S recognized the potential to achieve LEED Gold by incorporating additional sustainable components at very little cost. In February 2013 the RDC became the first airport receiving and distribution facility to achieve LEED Gold certification in the world.

To learn more about this project, contact Cory Hazlewood at chazlewood@cscos.com or (619) 296-9373.

For more information on Que Centre and the 2.0 release, please visit www.quecentre.com or contact Wendy Mason at (888) 697-2811 or wendy.mason@quecentre.com.

Platinum Award—Lincoln Supply Building redevelopment. C&S designed the renovation of the abandoned Lincoln Supply Building on Syracuse’s Near West Side into a mixed residential and commercial space. The project required a total gut of the building including the roof, interior structure, and floors. Wood elements removed from the building were repurposed into furniture and other products. A new steel structure was constructed within the existing building walls. The renovated building is 100% electric and uses no on-site fossil fuels. The highly energy efficient building still maintains its vintage industrial look and contributes to the continuing revitalization of Syracuse’s west side. The project was certified LEED Platinum in 2012.

Platinum Award—Wildcat Road over Wildcat Gully bridge replacement. Built in 1910, the original Wildcat Road bridge consisted of two riveted, steel Pratt trusses. The bridge, located in Livingston County, was closed in 2004 due to deterioration of the steel. C&S replaced the 100-year-old landmark with a 100-foot-long, single-span structure, accommodating two narrow lanes of traffic. The new bridge provides a structurally sound, stable, and maintenance-free crossing, improving the economic viability of the area.

Gold Award—Syracuse Creekwalk. The Syracuse Creekwalk is a 2.2-mile long urban trail within the City of Syracuse paralleling Onondaga Creek from the city’s core, to a natural setting at its terminus on the shore of Onondaga Lake. For many years, the creek and surrounding areas were underused and inaccessible to most residents and visitors. The Creekwalk encourages alternate modes of transportation and links important origins and destinations in the city with a safe, dedicated route separated from motorized vehicles. Public involvement was critical to the success of the project with periodic presentations and updates to involved parties, including the client, businesses, and city residents.

Silver Award—Onondaga Community College SRC Arena and Event Center. C&S provided design and construction management services for the new arena and event center designed to hold 8,000 people. The center is an opportunity for the college to expand revenue generation by hosting events for the college and the surrounding community. The facility includes a running track and playing surfaces for sports such as volleyball, tennis, and basketball. Three walls of retractable bleachers and temporary floor seating also gave the college the ability to seat 6,500 spectators. The project also included a 4,500-square-foot fitness center.

Silver Award—Long Island National Wildlife Refuge visitor/administration building. C&S designed and provided construction management services for a new LEED Silver visitor center/administration facility for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 17,000-square-foot building was designed for dual function as an exhibition and education space for the general public and administrative space for staff. The project incorporated recycled and regional materials and employed several alternative energy systems. A site master plan was also developed, which included educational exhibits, extension of the walking trails, and a fishing pier.

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About the Project

After aircraft engine maintenance and repairs at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, airlines regularly “run-up” aircraft engines for testing before aircraft are returned to service. The testing requires airlines to run engines up to full power for periods of time ranging from a few minutes to an hour, generating noise up to the equivalent of an aircraft take-off throughout part or all of that time period. The noise from the engine run-ups is dispersed into the communities surrounding the airport. Because engine run-ups are typically performed late at night or during the early morning hours, the noise generated from the engine run-ups is even more invasive to the airport’s neighbors. The Wayne County Airport Authority, the owner and operator of Detroit Metro Airport, completed the FAR Part 150 noise compatibility study in 2009. One of the recommendations from this study was the construction of an enclosure or hush house to minimize the noise impacts to nearby residences during aircraft engine run-ups.

This project included the design and construction of a ground run-up facility with an enclosure and apron that can accommodate all aircraft up to a Boeing 747-8. Aircraft as large as a Boeing 757 will be able to turn around under their own power inside the facility while the few larger aircraft using the facility will require tugs to position the aircraft properly for an engine run-up. The three-sided enclosure structure is 310 feet long by 290 feet wide, with 42-foot-high walls that are lined with 2,000 noise-absorbing acoustical panels. The total area of the facility includes 25,000 square yards of Portland cement concrete pavement. Noise from engine run-ups will now be directed upward rather than outward into the local communities. Prior to the construction of the enclosure, run-ups were performed at designated open areas adjacent to the airport’s runways.

To learn more about the project, contact Robert Koller, at rkoller@cscos.com or (734) 953-2571.

Matt has considerable experience advising clients on real estate development, strategic and master planning, business consulting, and has formal training and education in comprehensive planning, market analyses, real estate, economic and financial analyses, and international business. His professional experience includes large-scale public and private development projects including airports, healthcare campuses, seaports, federal installations, mixed use projects, and resorts and theme parks, among others.

Contact Matt at mtaylor@cscos.com or (877) CS-SOLVE.

The Orlando Business Journal featured the project in an article in February, including a discussion with Matt Taylor, C&S’s national director of land use and market strategies.

Read the article online here.

After the completion of a retail and restaurant market analysis for the site, C&S tested the feasibility of the project by conducting a series of interviews with and industry research for the business models
of national retail, restaurant and entertainment developers/operators. In addition, C&S also conducted research regarding public-private development agreements and ground lease structures to identify
prevailing terms and conditions in the marketplace.

Based on the market research, case studies and findings, in-house work sessions, staff expertise and supporting conversations with representatives active in the local development and brokerage communities, C&S will present implementation options in the spring of 2013 for the Port’s consideration.

The Syracuse Post-Standard published a front page article on the project on January 6. Read the whole story at Syracuse.com.

Watch a video produced by Syracuse University

Additionally, Toby received a 20 under 40 award for security professionals through Security Director News, a national publication for security managers in the United States.  Toby will be recognized in the publication in early 2013 and will be recognized at a formal ceremony in February of 2013.  This award signifies that Toby is recognized as one of the top 20 security professionals under 40 years of age in the United States.

Toby was recently quoted in a Buildings.com article entitled “3 Steps for a Master Security Plan” by Michael Flickes. Read the article online here.

Toby has more than ten years of experience in the security field and also served in the military for six years. He is a Certified Protection Professional through ASIS International, a Physical Security Professional through ASIS International, a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Specialist through the  American Crime Prevention Institute, and is Certified in Homeland Security, Level III through the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.

Contact Toby at theath@cscos.com or (315) 455-2000