kadams2020, Author at Shannon Construction

Select RX

August 26, 2022 kadams2020

Previously a family-owned mail order prescription service, Select RX purchased the company in Monaca, PA to add it to their national presence. Shannon Construction was selected to complete the work to a three-story building and provide design direction.

Due to the 365-day operations, the site could not be shut down during construction. In addition, the temperature and humidity had to be maintained at all times as machinery and the medications could have been damaged or not worked properly.

Once walls were opened, the team found numerous issues with the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical which required bringing up to code on the three floors. Ingenuity experience allowed Shannon to modify the design to maintain the budget and schedule.

The entire footprint of the building changed from the structure itself to MEPs and finishes throughout including a new kitchen, restrooms, flooring, lighting, paint, ceilings, and alarm system.

Energy Innovation Center – Multiple Projects

June 16, 2022 kadams2020

As the Construction Manager for EIC, Shannon partnered with Graves Design and has successfully completed numerous occupied and vacant renovations for the Energy Innovation Center. From classrooms to elevators to complete overhaul renovations, EIC and the tenants have repeatedly directly selected Shannon Construction.

UPMC classrooms received new kitchenettes, flooring, paint, and mechanicals. Omicelo’s renovation included carpet, paint, new lighting, offices, and conference room. Padco, another tenant, retained Shannon to CM their renovation which included removing a block wall, new ceilings, offices, HVAC system, carpet, and paint.

EXUS, who again directly selected Shannon to complete their renovation, included the build out of offices, conference room on the lower level, and kitchenette. The EXUS expansion, Shannon’s second contract with EXUS, includes a two floor build out, new stairway, several offices, carpet, paint and new water-sourced air handler.

PSU – Frable Hall

June 16, 2022 kadams2020

Vitalant – Refresh

June 16, 2022 kadams2020

Target

June 16, 2022 kadams2020

Cranberry Business Park: HRG and Life Science Connect

June 15, 2022 kadams2020

North Way Christian Community Church

June 15, 2022 kadams2020

Superintendent John Burton has been creating art with his superior carpentry skills for four decades and sharing his knowledge and expertise with apprentices and journeymen, like Mike Cataldo, for nearly as long. The North Way Christian Community Church in Wexford, PA is his most recent masterpiece which included eliminating a standard drop ceiling to install a beautiful and one of a kind Ash wood paneled ceiling. John and Mike teamed to individually cut and install over 1,200 pieces of varying lengths over the 1,600 sf ceiling with extreme precision and patience. Congratulations to John and Mike for creating a magnificent show piece for North Way Christian Community Church.

Supporting the Trades

May 5, 2022 kadams2020

Shannon at Construction trades apprenticeships trade show — Matt Miller of Shannon Construction

As fewer and fewer individuals apply for apprenticeships within the construction trades, our industry faces a potentially difficult future. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) February 23, 2022 news release, one in five construction workers will retire in approximately five years. With a decline of 8% in the 25-54 age range of new workers, our industry today needs 650,000 workers in 2022 and an additional 590,000 new workers in 2023 to meet the demand.

What can we do? Shannon Construction and many other General Contractors relied on the expertise of our tradesmen and women. They decided to help bring attention to the numerous career opportunities provided by our Unions. Dean of College and Career Readiness Leyna Steffen, from Peters Township High School, also recognized an opportunity for both her students and the students across the North and South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA.

Approximately 40 organizations welcomed high school students and parents from across the North and South Hills – and a few from the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, to the South Hills Trades and Tech Fair at Peters Township High School. Shannon Construction’s goal for the event was to share information, possibilities, and opportunities with a new generation of future tradesmen and women.

Shawn Bulsak, Shannon Superintendent, and Matt Miller, Shannon carpenters apprentice, regaled students and parents with their personal experiences from beginning their apprenticeships to problem-solving on project sites. Thank you, Shawn and Matt, for your dedication to your trade, Shannon Construction, and for growing the future of carpenters.