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Industrial Portfolio
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Executive Summary
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DeMaria Building Company was founded in 1969, by
Joseph A. DeMaria, Sr. and Richard DeMaria.
Headquarters in Detroit, MI; Regional office in Novi
Registered Detroit Headquartered Business (2005)
EMR 0.84
M.U.S.T. Safety and Drug Testing Program
“Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to
Work For”, for the past 9 years in a row
2010 Crain’s Detroit Business: Ranked 10th largest GC
Total Revenue: 2010: $100.0 M
2009: $91.3 M
2008: $108.6 M
Project Range: $50K to $50M
Bonding Capacity:
$50 million single project
$150 million aggregate
20-30% of all projects conducted by self-perform trade
labor force including:
Excavation
Structural Concrete, Slabs & Flatwork
Rough & Finish Carpentry
Metal Stud & Drywall
Acoustical & Specialty Ceilings
Architectural Demolition
CONTACTS: Darren Murray Vice President, Industrial Group
(tel): 313.972.1504, (mobile): 248.982.2169
(email): [email protected]
Mike Joseph Vice President, Estimating
(tel): 248.596.2247, (mobile): 248.982.2315
(mail): [email protected]
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS DeMaria Building Company
3031 W. Grand Blvd.
Suite 624
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(tel): 313.870.2800
(fax): 313.870.2810
(url): www.demariabuild.com
Firm Background
FIRM BACKGROUND DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC
CORE GROUP EXPERIENCED WITH INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Time to market is key. New facilities and renovations that support modern industrial operations need to be brought on-line quickly and with few problems as possible. For over 42 years, DeMaria Building Company has worked within a variety of industries to provide technical construction and budgeting expertise to create optimal facilities for industrial production and R&D. DeMaria’s quick facility turnover to clients is due to: Costs driven down through value
engineering, the DeMaria SMARTBID approach and other stringent project controls
Quick decision-making ability that’s in pace with the evolving needs of clients
Experience driving fast-pace schedules to successful completion and close-out
Energizing subcontractors to higher levels of performance, quality, safety and accountability
Self Perform capabilities Building the elements that comprise a best-in-class industrial facility requires hands-on knowledge and experience. DeMaria’s Industrial Group is focused on the following building types: Manufacturing Product Testing Research & Development Energy, Chemical, and Petroleum Administration & Support
NOTABLE:
Dedication, pride and excellence in customer service all describe the on-going commitment by your staff.” - JAMES GRAHAM,
Project Manager, Parsons Brinkerhoff
NOTABLE: DeMaria has a team of construction professionals who work
exclusively on industrial & advanced technology facilities.
NOTABLE: DeMaria has provided the technical expertise needed to transfer
sophisticated design and engineering visions into built reality.
FIRM BACKGROUND DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC.
NOTABLE:
“The job was on time and done without interruption to our daily work schedule… Everyone was impressed with the way it turned out and the speed at which it was accomplished.”
- DON O’CONNOR, General Motors Corporation
DEMARIA PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING
SERVICES:
Design / Build—DeMaria’s proactive
approach fosters greater communication
between all parties
Construction Management—DeMaria’s
commitment is to act entirely as the
Owner’s agent and understand the intent
and expectations of the Owner for the
project
General Contracting—Communication is
the key to ensuring we have the right
subcontractors for the job while keeping
the Owner’s vision in mind
Program Management—DeMaria is
instrumental in the early programming
stages of on-going project assignments
through completion
Preconstruction—Early involvement in a
project provides a unique opportunity for
DeMaria to help shape the project and
ensure the highest level of success
Value Management—Our goal is to assist
the architect in providing a design that
meets users’ requirements and ensures
projected costs coincide with the Owner’s
budget NOTABLE:
With over 42 years of experience, DeMaria can offer clients a variety of innovative solutions through different delivery
methods.
NOTABLE: DeMaria is experienced in building and renovating
modern, state–of-the–art facilities.
FIRM BACKGROUND DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC.
SAFETY
Accident prevention is a moral obligation. DeMaria promotes an industry leading, proactive
approach to safety that features continuous training in safe building practices. All superintendents,
project managers and field personnel are required to complete all modules in the MIOSHA endorsed
M.U.S.T. Safety and Drug Testing Program.
EMR, or Experience Modification Rate, is an industry-wide measurement to determine the price of
insurance premiums for construction companies. DeMaria’s EMR of 0.84, well below the industry
average (1.0), is evidence of our success in conducting safe projects. Project specific program
components include:
Full-time Safety Director
Comprehensive written safety manual
Superintendents who have all passed the 30-hour OSHA Training for M.U.S.T.
Superintendents who take a leadership role promoting and enforcing safety on all jobsites
Safety Director who conducts weekly site inspections to ensure full safety compliance
Accident and investigation reports completed for every injury, incident or accident that occurs on the
jobsite followed by an 8-Discipline Report; All documentation can be submitted to the Owner upon request
A two strike policy for employees in non-compliance with the safety program; First is written; A second
warning removes the employee permanently from the jobsite
Weekly safety toolbox talks conducted by DeMaria with each sub-contractor; Subcontractors submit a copy
of their meeting minutes to DeMaria each week
Superintendents who conduct on-going jobsite safety audits
NOTABLE:
“From the beginning of construction, DeMaria stressed and practiced job site safety.” - ANDREW ANDRE,
Wilcox Associates (Consumers Energy)
FIRM BACKGROUND DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Experience has demonstrated that directly
addressing the issues of responsiveness,
quality craftsmanship and cost control
leads to better project experiences.
Prescheduled reviews, continuous
improvement, and open lines of
communication are hallmarks of our
formal quality system.
DeMaria documents and measures work
performance on each job we perform. Data
gathered from the field is transformed into
direct actions for improvements in our
processes for construction.
Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) Program
Employees are encouraged to
continuously examine how DeMaria
performs business and can formally
communicate ideas, suggestions and
improvements to operational procedures.
NOTABLE:
“I know the DMC is quite satisfied with the quality of service DeMaria provides and performance is consistently ‘Best in
Class’”. - MAUREEN REILLY, Detroit Medical Center
NOTABLE:
"It is a pleasure to work with DeMaria. Quality company which employs good people." - KEN KOOPMAN, Harley Ellis Devereaux
NOTABLE: Employees are encouraged to continuously examine how
DeMaria performs business and can formally communicate ideas to improve operational procedures.
NOTABLE: Prescheduled reviews, continuous improvement, and open lines
of communication are hallmarks of our formal quality system.
FIRM BACKGROUND DEMARIA BUILDING COMPANY, INC.
SUBCONTRACTOR PROGRAM
Subcontractor/Vendor Project Qualification Procedure
Subcontractor approval is based upon a Contractors Qualification Statement, current financial
statement, project list with dollar amounts, current references, and a copy of their company’s quality
program. Upon receipt, the subcontractor information is reviewed for approval by the DeMaria
Subcontractor/Vendor Alliance Team (SVAT).
Reviewing Subcontractor/Vendor Performance
Performance evaluations of subs and vendors are conducted during a post project review meeting.
Any ratings below 2.0 will remove a subcontractor or vendor from DeMaria’s internal list and
disqualifies them from bidding any future DeMaria projects until a corrective action plan is
submitted and approved by our internal Subcontractor/Vendor Alliance Team.
Subcontractor Surveys
Feedback from subcontractors is essential for capitalizing upon synergies gained in the field and
streamlining project management techniques. Subcontractors are surveyed after every project and
requested to review DeMaria’s performance. DeMaria’s SVAT reviews and identifies any issues
and/or trends that may warrant improvement.
PROMOTING DIVERSITY & MINORITY PARTICIPATION
DeMaria actively promotes a diversified worksite and use the following methods for procuring
minority & disadvantaged subcontractors and vendors:
Formal solicitations from:
CCR
Vetbiz
SBA Business Search
Michigan Chronicle
ACB3
E-PAC
Internal database of prequalified subcontractors
“Mentor-Venture” alliances that enable DeMaria to partner with and mentor smaller disadvantaged
minority firms. In this role, we train these enterprises to grow, develop stronger accounting systems, and
advance the skill development of their employees.
NOTABLE:
“The facility was all we had hoped for. This is clearly due to (DeMaria’s) skill in organizing subcontractors…” - DR. WINFIELD,
University of Michigan Hospital
Project Experience
NextDiesel Biodiesel Manufacturing Plant
Adrian MI,
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DeMaria was hired by Biofuel Industries Group, LLC,
to construct a new manufacturing and office facility on
a 25-acre location in Adrian, Michigan. The project
included the design and construction of 3,500 square
feet of office and lab space and 25,000 square feet of
manufacturing space. It features a pre-engineered
building with 26 storage tanks, each with a capacity of
30,000 gallons of biodiesel fuel.
Biofuel Industries utilizes this plant to manufacture
biodiesel fuel produced from soybean oil and
feedstock. DeMaria built a test lab within the plant that
is used to test the feedstocks and the biodiesel
produced to ensure quality targets are met. The facility
will produce 20 million gallons of biodiesel fuel per
year, with the capacity to produce 100 million gallons.
The biodiesel plant is located in Adrian due to it’s
strong agricultural-based community, the easy
accessibility by truck or train, and its close proximity to
suppliers and distributors in the Midwest. A railroad
spur was installed that runs along side of the truck
load/unload canopy. The railcars will be utilized for
both feedstock and biodiesel.
DeMaria’s Self-Perform Department constructed the
concrete foundations and Taft Steel erected the
structural and miscellaneous steel for the office
structure.
Machining & Assembly Area Floors
Dundee MI,
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In the fall of 2004, DeMaria completed the
DaimlerChrysler World Engine Plant Program in
Dundee, MI. The program included Machining and
Assembly Area Floors, GC Compressor Building,
Administration and Employee Services Building, and
Material Building Foundations.
Highlights of DeMaria's Work include:
The concrete flatwork construction of 450,000 sf
manufacturing floor
Polished concrete floor slabs
Cast-in-place concrete for machining and assembly
area bays including pits, trenches, and door stoops
The installation of flumes
All of the work was self performed by DeMaria
Diesel Dynamometer Lab
Dearborn MI,
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The testing of diesel fuel engines is a new direction for
the Research & Engineering facility at Ford Motor
Company. DeMaria was hired as Program Manager to
direct the upgrade and conversion of existing test fuel
cells to accommodate diesel engines and the supply of
diesel fuel. The project was completed in three phases.
DeMaria also provided constructability reviews and
helped resolve technical design and construction
issues. Additionally, each bid pack was managed and
prepared by DeMaria, as was selection of general
contractors to implement construction. DeMaria was
also involved with coordinating and scheduling owner
contracts with equipment suppliers.
Highlights include:
Bid Pack 1: Fuel House – Test Cell/ Fuel House: Diesel
Fuel Piping and Labeling
Bid Pack 2: Test Cell infrastructure upgrades (new
electrical and mechanical systems)
Bid Pack 3: Installation of new dynamometers and
diesel emission sampling system
DeMaria self performed earthwork, concrete,
temporary partitions, and misc. steel
Research and Development Tech Center
Farmington Hills MI,
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This 67,000 sf expansion features a two-story office
addition, laboratory, and one-story central utilities
structure. A glass enclosed walkway connects the
entire building. A new and expanded lobby replaces
the original one which now serves as an employee
entrance. A clean architectural exterior of glass and
prefabricated aluminum panels helps convey Robert
Bosch's high-tech image
The expanded technical center now houses in excess of
250 administrative, engineering, marketing, and
research personnel.
Highlights include:
Two-story office addition
Laboratory
One-story central utilities structure
Glass walkway
Manufacturing A Phase II Renovation
Warren MI,
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In 2005, DeMaria completed renovations for the
General Motors Manufacturing A Phase II project in
Warren, MI.
Challenges Overcome:
1) Renovation within an occupied building
2) Multiple environmental issues (asbestos, PCB, lead)
3) Historical preservation/restoration
DeMaria self-performed a total of $230,000 including:
Small concrete floor infills
Hauserman wall panel reconfiguration
New acoustical ceilings
New drywall partitions
Highlights:
DeMaria met owner's schedule and built a high
quality, multi-phase project
High level of coordination
Large dust collector system
Heritage Final Assembly Pits & Floor
Dearborn MI,
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The Heritage Final Assembly Plant embraces
sustainable design. DeMaria literally laid the ground
floor from which the modern plant could be launched.
In early 2003, utilizing in-house skilled trade labor,
DeMaria completed a concrete slab-on-grade and
concrete process pits project for the Heritage Plant at
the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan.
Highlights include:
Fiber reinforced concrete floor
1,000,000 sf of floor created
24 process pits created
Some pits were 300 ft. long & 18 ft. deep
Over 25,000 cy of concrete
14,000 yds. poured in 12 weeks
Largest pour in one week: 1,557 yds.
Flat floor with a tolerance of FF35/FL25
Heritage Plant is Gold LEED Certified by the U.S
Green Building Council
Laboratory Consolidation
Warren MI,
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In 2002, GM hired DeMaria to relocate and reinstall
sophisticated auto laboratory and testing equipment
from the powertrain building in Pontiac to the tech
center in Warren. The scope also included the build out
of related administrative office and support space.
A total of 24 phases was required working within
occupied areas to complete the project. Lead and
asbestos abatement was also required.
To accommodate the large, heavy testing equipment,
new concrete pits with bed plates and trenches were
constructed. New structural steel, partition walls, and
upgraded electrical power distribution and mechanical
air handling systems were also included.
Highlights include:
Relocate and reinstall auto laboratory and testing
equipment
Build out of administrative office space
Humidity control rooms
Individual testing cells
8 Bay Addition
Wayne MI,
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DeMaria was hired to build an eight bay addition to the
existing Michigan truck plant designed to house the
final line of the Expedition. The project also included
the development of an interior garage parking area for
executives, the construction of a wrap building, the
relocation of the plant’s QC area along with gasoline
tank removal, and the relocation of a new concrete road
system. DeMaria also built a new line and demolished
the old lines. The entire project was completed in four
months.
The project was completed in several phases. Once the
temporary wrap tent was complete, we could relocate
the existing QC area. This had to be performed on a
short term shut down of four days. After both the wrap
tent and the QC areas were operational, we started site
demolition and removed an existing building
completely, removing the west elevation for the
existing truck plant. This allowed us to move forward
with the foundation installation for the new assembly
line. Once the foundations were complete, we moved
inside to build the new addition, in order to allow for
the conveyor installation to begin during the planned
shut down period.
All the schedule goals were met. DeMaria self
performed the demolition, excavation, site concrete
paving, foundations, concrete slab construction,
carpentry, and temporary protection.
Lab Consolidation BP 2, GM Powertrain
Pontiac MI,
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DeMaria recently finished relocating and reinstalling
sophisticated auto lab and testing equipment to the
General Motors Powertrain building in Pontiac.
Completed in multiple phases, the project features the
total transformation of existing space into a clean, state-
of-the-art lab/test facility suitable to host a variety of
sophisticated automotive testing equipment. New
concrete pits with bed plates and trenches were
constructed to accommodate the equipment.
Highlights include:
Air handling systems received a major overhaul so that
they could be powerful enough to accommodate
testing
Power distribution systems were upgraded to meet
new load demands
New structural steel served to reinforce the building's
structure
GSB2 Consolidation Program, Phase I
Warren MI,
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DeMaria was hired to convert a 100,000 sf warehouse
into a research, testing and office building as part of the
consolidation program at the GM Tech Center.
The existing building required interior and exterior
restoration. The exterior CMU walls required extensive
tuck pointing and rebuilding, along with new overhead
doors and a new man door. New windows were
added and all the existing glass was replaced. Once the
exterior was completed, the entire exterior surface had
EFIS applied to match the building that was yet to be
built.
10,000 sf of the existing interior slab had to be replaced.
In addition, several interior CMU walls were added
with mezzanines built on top out of structural steel and
cast-in-place composite decks. All of the new CMU
walls required new foundations, so the existing slab
had to be removed and replaced.
The interior build-out was completed to accommodate
new offices and six training/conference rooms with
high-end finishes including fabric panels for the walls
with marker boards and projection screens. Acoustic
ceilings, carpet and VCT were installed throughout.
The project had to be completed within a 3-month time
frame. This was accomplished successfully by having
teams work two shifts and most weekends.
Building #16 Addition/Renovation
Milford MI,
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DeMaria completed a sizable building addition and
renovation to Building 16 at the Milford Proving
Grounds. Using an accelerated schedule, DeMaria
completed the project in three (3) phases within 18
months.
Highlights include:
Demolition of a 20,000 sf office building
Rework of site utilities
Construction of a new 70,000 sf, 3-story office building
Construction of a new 68,000 sf vehicle laboratory
Architectural, HVAC, mechanical and electrical
renovation of existing facility with no down time
of operations
Two (2) new dynamometers
Three (3) 400 foot crane rails
Audio/visual conference center with two plasma
screens capable of satellite uplink conferencing
Metal fabrication shop
Brick exterior with custom cast stone sills, parapets and
accents
Battle Creek Co-Generation Energy System
Battle Creek MI,
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DeMaria has been hired to complete the Co-Generation
Energy System project via the Design-Build delivery
method at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle
Creek, MI. The project includes the design and
construction of steam and electricity systems that result
in the lowest delivered energy cost for the VA Medical
Center utilizing renewable resources (wood chips) as
fuel. The energy plant will deliver 2 megawatts of
electricity to the campus and will generate substantial
lifecycle savings to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The project scope includes the installation of industrial-
grade biomass gasifiers and boilers, material handling
(including truck unloading, biomass transfer and ash
collection), alternating current (A/C) generator(s) and
associated generator and controls; power metering,
data acquisition, and computer control equipment;
utility interconnection equipment, including
transformers, switchgear, and protective relays;
computer control software; and associated ancillary
materials and equipment.
VA Battle Creek Boiler Replacement Project
Battle Creek MI,
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DeMaria has been hired to complete the VA Battle
Creek Boiler Replacement Project at the VA Medical
Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. The project scope
includes the replacement of the existing boiler plant
with a new building to house two 40,000 pph, and one
15,000 pph water tube boilers with space for a fourth
future boiler and a new condensate polishing system.
The new boiler plant construction includes connections
to the existing underground steam distribution system,
a condensate return system and the main water line.
The existing campus water softener/treatment system,
brine tank and the reverse osmosis water treatment
system will be relocated to the new facility.
The project also involves demolition and removal of the
existing boiler stack and removal of the boilers and
associated equipment currently in the existing boiler
plant.
Straffon-Benedict Bus Terminal & CNG Facility
Port Huron MI,
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In 2006, DeMaria built a large, energy efficient, bus
operations and maintenance facility for the Blue Water
Area Transportation Commission. The new Straffon-
Benedict Bus Terminal will accommodate a growing
bus fleet enabling more transportation service to the
Blue Water Area surrounding Port Huron, MI.
The new building was designed and built in less than
10 months. A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling
station was built on site for CNG powered buses, an
alternative fuel used instead of diesel. A separate CNG
manufacturing building was also constructed by
DeMaria on the site.
The project was also a Brownfield Redevelopment
located within an older industrial area of Port Huron.
Funded by MDOT and the Federal Transit
Administration, the project was a Design/Build GMP
effort of DeMaria and URS Corporation.
Even with its expedited timeline, the project, which
finished in November 2006, remained an accident-free
worksite throughout all construction. An amazing feat
given all the site work and construction that occurred.
The project was also completed $400,000 under
budget!
Chemistry South Expansion & Renovation
Detroit MI,
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DeMaria recently completed the second phase of the
Chemistry Building Expansion and Renovation Project.
The addition included a new building entrance, a
multi-purpose communicating space with a 65’ high
glass curtain wall, cherry wood veneer acoustic wood
panels installed on the existing building façade, and a
new lecture hall constructed of curved, sloped, angled
pre-cast concrete panels with 150 seats, along with
curved acoustic wood panels throughout.
One of the largest challenges of this project was
building the addition—which had a very tight
footprint. This included earth retention auger cast piles
with lagging to allow site access around the basement
foundation. Due to poor soil-bearing capacity, the
building utilized caissons for the expansion foundation.
The renovation included a complete interior demolition
and rebuild of 96,000 sf of laboratory space. Wayne
State’s goal was to make this building more efficient,
thus improving the operating costs for the University.
In order to accomplish this, DeMaria upgraded the
mechanical and electrical.
DeMaria incorporated white roofs, green roofs, FSC
wood throughout the communication space and lecture
hall, and many other sustainable features on this three
year project. Wayne State is currently seeking LEED
Silver status.
Rosa Parks Transit Center
Detroit MI,
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DeMaria was hired by the Detroit Economic Growth
Corporation to build the new Rosa Parks Transit Center
for the Detroit Department of Transportation in
downtown Detroit. The project scope included
building a ground up transit center approx 25,000 sf,
site work, paving, and foundations for canopies (by
specialty contractor). The project was funded by
federal and state dollars. No city funds were required
for this project. There is a climate-controlled waiting
area, taxi stands, retail services, and transit-police
offices.
The new terminal is being hailed by both mass transit
advocates and developers because it may encourage
more people to take the bus to the city's downtown and
it replaces a temporary outdoor facility long considered
inadequate. Mass transit advocates hope that ridership
will significantly increase with the new Rosa Parks
facility.
The facility was opened to the public in mid-July.
www.demariabuild.com
DeMaria Building Company, Inc. reserves the right to alter content of this publication at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
2012 DeMaria Building Company, Inc. All rights reserved.
For more information contact :
Darren Murray, Vice President Commercial & Industrial Group
248.982.2169 [email protected]