Wellness Wraps Up Year #2

Shook Wellness Logo Shook's wellness program recently wrapped up its 2nd year, affectionately called Wellness 2.0. We again are proud of the healthy lifestyle changes our employees continue to make. 

 

To reinforce the program during the year, we offered employees:

  • biometric screenings
  • one cooking challenge
  • two fitness challenges 
  • three educational lunches
  • countless other perks and prizes

To wrap up the year, we presented the combined accomplishments of seven of our wellness rock stars within a two-year span:

  • 311 pounds lost
  • 1,664 workouts
  • 9,428 miles run
  • 39 races (5K, 7K, 10K, 1/2 marathon)

A special thanks to the original wellness committee of Jeff DeRamus, Michelle Kenny and Linda Dininger who selflessly gave of their time to jump-start the program to what it is today. 

 

We look forward to what Year #3 has in store under the leadership of: Beth Mitrousis, Christina Friend, Josh Mays, Chuck Malivuk, Leah Reitano and Dawn Wiford. 

Dayton Metro Library Segment II Projects Underway

Dayton Metro Library is in the design phase of its $29 million Segment II projects. This segment includes the expansion of an existing library and construction of five new branches, all ranging from 12,000 SF to 25,000 SF in size.

 

This segment is part of a larger four-segment project, funded by a $187 million bond issue passed by voters in November 2012. The system-wide re-envisioned use of library space includes more room for computer labs and meetings spaces, as opposed to large physical collections.

 

Construction of Segment II is expected to be complete August 2017. Shook Construction is providing construction management services.

 

Shook project team members include Eric Doench, Jaron Develbiss and Josh Mays.

Raleigh Office 

Continues to Grow

Congratulations to our Raleigh office and preconstruction team for landing this $24.7 million project for Craven County, North Carolina.

Construction of the Potable Water Supply and Treatment Facility will involve in part:

  • a new 3.0 MGD membrane water treatment plant
  • two 1.0 MGD cartridge filters
  • two 1.0 MGD reverse osmosis membrane skids
  • administration building
  • process equipment building
  • 1 MGD storage tank
  • 18,860' raw water transmission mains 
  • 7,700' of finished water transmission mains 
  • 18,740' of 16" concentrate force main

Shook Construction is providing general contracting services, led by the team of Project Manager Riley Tolen, Project Superintendent Wayne Harper and Project Engineer Sam Myers.

Fulfilling Speaking Engagements

Our staff has been busy fulfilling speaking engagements across Ohio, offering their insight in their respective areas of expertise:

  • NOSHE Design & Construction Panel, Cleveland, OH | September 17
    • Vice President Andy Goetz served as one of the panelists discussing design and construction within the healthcare market.
  • OFIC Workforce Development Roundtable, Dayton, OH | October 9th
    • President and CEO Bill Whistler served as one of the panelists to discuss the value of supporting private higher education as a way to influence the future hiring pool with workforce ready graduates.
  • Energy Ohio Network, Cincinnati, OH | October 23rd
    • Vice President Matt Danis and Project Manager Eric Doench shared their experience with construction combined heating and power (CHP) facilities.
    • Want to hear their presentation? Check out this link!
  • AFCOM Symposium, Columbus, OH | November 11th
    • Executive VP Chris Halapy and Project Manager Steve Seal presented on "How to Prepare Your Data Center for Construction."

Should your office/organization like to learn more about any of these topics, let us know! To learn more about future speaking engagements, "like" our Facebook page!

Message from

our CEO 
    

-Bill Whistler


We have developed a culture here at Shook to take the client's best interest to heart-always. At the end of the day, it is important to us not only to have a well-built project but also a satisfied customer. This involves doing whatever it takes. We call this the Shook Way.

Recently, the Associated General Contractors of Ohio (AGC of Ohio) presented us a Build Ohio award for one of our projects: the six-story patient tower addition at Mercy Health's St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center in Boardman, Ohio. The AGC of Ohio recognized the project as this year's best construction management project in the state of Ohio.

The success of this project was especially gratifying because of what I believe it reflects about the culture we have established and maintained here at Shook. The St. Elizabeth project was an extremely difficult job. Of the total 184,000 SF of new hospital space, 150,000 SF was built on top of an active hospital, which included the existing surgery suite. In addition, the original structure was not designed originally to support this vertical addition, so we had to work in the existing hospital on nights and weekends to reinforce the structure and have the hospital ready for surgeries every Monday morning. This meant countless overtime hours, weekend work and continuous coordination with the hospital's clinical staff. We completed the project on time and on budget and once again walked away from the project site with a satisfied client. 

So what does a job well done have to do with culture? An FMI white paper on business development has been circulating the company recently. One of my key take-aways spoke to the significance of corporate culture: "Companies with a strong culture have greater success driving out positive relationship behaviors to front-line employees, and reaching those who have an opportunity to impact a client's experience...if employees on the front line believe in what they are doing and care about the client, then the actions they take during 'moments of truth' can enhance the client's view of the company."

I know the St. Elizabeth project was challenging for our project team. I know that each had days when it was a struggle to maintain a positive attitude and do whatever it took: the Shook Way. This Build Ohio award and, more significantly, a delighted client are the ultimate recognition that our team was able to meet successfully those 'moments of truth' head-on. This is what we strive for, ask of our people each day and is something truly worth celebrating.

Shook Receives TWO Project Awards 
Two of our projects recently won prestigious awards:
  • St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center | 2014 AGC Build Ohio Award
  • GE Aviation EPISCENTER | 2014 ENR Midwest's Best Project of the Year Award
To read more about the awards, click here.
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