Corna Kokosing Construction Company will continue its long standing relationship with the Crew and Hunt Sports Group as Corna Kokosing was recently awarded the Crew Concert Stage project. This $3.6 million project will replace a large portion of the north bleachers with a permanent concert stage to be utilized as the premier outdoor concert venue in Columbus. Corna Kokosing is self-performing the concrete, masonry and steel packages on this unique, exposed structure. The project began soon after the 2006-2007 Crew soccer season and is scheduled for completion in April of 2008.

Congratulations to Johnny Gonzalez and Walt Williams. They both received their journeyman carpenter certificates at the Corna Kokosing Apprenticeship Banquet on Wednesday, September 19. In addition, congratulations to those apprentices who had perfect attendance for the past year: Johnny Gonzalez, Jeremy Langley, Kyle Schrader, Josh Snyder, Walt Williams, Clint Young and Mike Zachariah.

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On September 29, 2007, Corna Kokosing Sustainability Coordinator, Sophia Corna, LEED AP presented ‘The Contractor’s Role in Green Building’ at the 2007 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio Convention held at the Westin Great Southern Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.  She was joined by: Mark Corna, President, Corna Kokosing; A.J. Kindya, Senior Engineer, Horizon Engineering Associates; and Matt Canterbury, Project Manager, Meacham & Apel Architects.

The presentation addressed early decision making, the pre-construction phase of a green building project and the contractor’s role as it relates to the LEED rating system.  

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Tuesday, August 28 marked the groundbreaking for The National Board of Boiler Pressure Vessel Inspectors new advanced training facility off of Crupper Road in Columbus. This $4 million project is scheduled to be completed in late Spring of 2008. The new center will be one of a kind which will allow the National Board to offer the most comprehensive pressure equipment training curriculum in the world.

The annual mud volleyball tournament benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio took place on Saturday, July 21 at Beulah Park. More than 2200 people played in the event raising more than $90,000 for the foundation.

The Corna Kokosing Clash team of 2007: Chuck Smith, Jill Harris, Eric Westgerdes, Todd Pershing, Chuck Kahler, Scott Flading, Tammy Noble, Sarah Trease, Stephanie Posey and Doug Betchie.

On July 20, 2007, nearly more than 120 individuals from the architecture/engineering/construction industry attended a seminar that focused on defining high performance building, principles, drivers and national trends and the barriers and opportunities for integrating green into mainstream practices.

The speaker, Hillary Brown, AIA, LEED AP, is founding principal of the firm New Civic Works, which assists government agencies, universities and institutional clients in integrating healthy and high performance design practices into their building and infrastructure development programs. As former Assistant Commissioner at NYC’s Department of Design and Construction, Hillary founded the City’s Office of Sustainable Design to develop and implement green design policy for municipal building projects, perform education and outreach.

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In November, the BX will present Corna Kokosing with an Innovation Award for developing a new process for dumping trash hoppers. Corna Kokosing will be receiving one of six Safety Innovation Awards being awarded this year.

In the past, employees used a forklift to carry a full trash hopper into a dumpster before reaching an elevation of about eight feet to activate the gravity-operated locking handle of the hopper. To do this, many workers use the tire or fender of the forklift, grabbing anything nearby to reach the handle and release the hopper. George Herald, a Corna Kokosing Superintendent, developed a new safety process to keep hands and fingers clear of the moving parts and pinch points. After welding a hook, chains and handle, an employee unhooks the chain that holds the two main parts of the hopper together letting the pipe handle lay on the ground. Once the hopper is raised into placed and positioned for dumping, the extension handle is lifted off the ground. Then the employee grabs the handle, places it on the bottom of the hopper lock and pushes “up.” The hopper dumps and is lowered to the ground, so employees re-hook the chain and pipe handle for the next use.

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In November, the BX will present Corna Kokosing with a 2006-2007 Safety Achievement Award. This award is determined by evaluating statistical data and applicants are evaluated on their workplace injuries and illnesses from the previous calendar year, along with the company’s workers’ compensation “experience modification rate” (EMR). National figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics  are used as benchmarks in the judging process and finalists are subject to site visits from a team of BX judges.

C/K is one of 26 companies receiving a BX achievement award this year.

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Corna Kokosing was recently awarded the Board of Trustees Emerald Award from SWACO, The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio. The Board of Trustees Award is the highest of the eight Emerald Awards presented annually. The winner of this award meets criteria in six categories and has implemented initiatives that advance SWACO’s mission.

The Emerald Awards honor excellence in waste reduction, education, recycling and environmental stewardship. Citizens, businesses, schools and communities are encouraged to enter their best and most innovative waste reduction and environmental stewardship programs for the past year.

The awards were presented on May 9, 2007 at the Columbus Hilton at Easton.

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Corna Kokosing Construction Company is pleased to announce that their Millshop was recently awarded certification from the Architectural Woodwork Institute making it only 1 of 4 companies in the Columbus area to be certified and 1 of 26 companies in the entire state of Ohio to have received this certification.

The AWI Quality Certification Program is a valuable quality assurance tool that ensures custom, interior architectural woodwork, one of the most highly visible aspects of many construction projects. It is endorsed by the General Services Administration and the American Subcontractors Association.

Certification credentials are earned by woodworking firms who, through comprehensive testing and inspection, demonstrate the ability to fabricate, finish and/or install work in accordance with the quality grade criteria set forth in the Quality Standards Illustrated book.

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Corna Kokosing Construction Company recently began work at The Greene Expansion Project in Beavercreek, Ohio. This project consists of 25 acres of site work, construction of six new buildings and 2 single level parking garages. The phase will add 129,000 s.f. of retail space and 62,000 s.f. of residential space to the existing town center. When complete, Phase II will increase the size of The Greene by approximately 40%, bringing the total size of the town center to 1,100,000 square feet. It is currently scheduled for a September 2008 opening.

Developed by Steiner + Associates, The Greene is a 72-acre new town center that features pedestrian friendly streetscapes, open-air gathering spaces, fountains and parks for children, in addition to what will eventually amount to more than 85 best-of-class retail, entertainment and dining tenants. p>

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On January 19, 2007, nearly 100 individuals from the architecture/engineering/construction industry attended an in-depth discussion that explored the financial implications of sustainable design as well as hot topics including projects and products.

The speaker, Kirsten Ritchie, PE, Civil Engineer, is the Director of Sustainable Design for Gensler in San Francisco.  Kirsten is an innovative problem-solver sought by clients to address emerging environmental and sustainability topics within the context of competitive advantage.  Before joining Gensler, Kirsten was the Director of the Environmental Claims Certification Program for Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). Kirsten focuses on creating standards and brands for environmentally and socially responsible projects and supporting her passion for sustainable design.

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The Harambee School broke ground on Tuesday, November 28, 2006. This project is a 31,000 s.f., two-story elementary school in the South Linden community that is owned by Urban Concern. The project was funded by Xenos Christian Fellowship along with individual and corporate donations and grants.  The eight month schedule slates the school to be completed in July so the school will be open for the 2007-2008 academic school year.

November 2, 2006 marked the grand opening of Bayshore Town Center in Glendale, Wisconsin. This included the opening of “Building N”, built by Corna Kokosing. The dedication included ceremonial blessings from various faiths as well as the Bad River Chippewa, a local Native American Indian Tribe.

Owned by Steiner + Associates, Bayshore is one of the most progressive developments in the country. Building N alone is a 635,000 s.f. building which includes 999 parking spaces, 113 residential units and 104,000 s.f. of retail space. 
 

The Huntington Bank in Powell celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 3, 2006. Preliminary site work began back in June with actual construction starting in July. A compressed schedule was ran for this job based on the owner’s needs to have the building complete before November.  This 4,153 s.f. bank is located at 3481 O’Connel Street and is the current rendition of Huntington’s large footprint prototype design. 

Corna Kokosing Construction Company is pleased to support Columbus Children’s Hospital through the donation of all subcontractor safety fines.

Safety on our jobsites is a priority that must be taken seriously not only by our associates, but also by our subcontractors. To assure this, subcontractors agree to abide by our safety policies as part of the contract that they sign to work for us. 

Subcontractor violations of the Corna Kokosing safety policy will result in corrective action which may include a fine. Because Corna Kokosing does not wish to profit from these fines, they will be donated to Children’s Hospital.

Corna Kokosing has been working at Children’s Hospital for the past 10 years completing more than 42 projects. Recent projects include the $3 million Ross Hall renovation as well as renovations to A6, AB-2 and the 3rd floor OT/PT areas.

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