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Quarter 1 - 2004
KRUSINSKI RENOVATES WEB SITE | Krusinski Construction Company launched a new web site in December. The site now includes project case studies, news/articles and press releases, as well as photographs and descriptions of projects under construction. Visit the site at http://www.krusinski.com.
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PREPARE FOR LIFTOFF! | All signs indicate a significant turnaround for the real estate industry in 2004. Learn from Astronaut Mike Mullane how you can apply the lessons of manned space flight to seek your own personal performance limits.
The event will take place on Thursday, March 11, at the Rosewood Restaurant. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; a presentation from 8:00 to 9:00 will follow.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear Mike present this interesting and dynamic topic.
For more information or to register for this event, please contact Gina Krusinski: ginak@krusinski.com.
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JOHNSON NAMED TOP GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF 2003-2004 | The members of the Association of Subcontractors and their Affiliates (ASA) have named Andrew J. Johnson as top general superintendent of 2003-2004.
Johnson will be presented with the award on Friday, April 16 at Medinah Country Club. He was nominated by the subcontractors that he works with on a regular basis.
For more information about the award, please contact Andy Johnson: andyj@krusinski.com.
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MEETING INSTITUTIONAL STANDARDS OFFERS HIGH REWARDS | When making decisions about new facilities, many executives are placing an added emphasis on the building's resale value, says Joseph R. Krusinski, president of Krusinski Construction Company. In a bi-lined article featured in the November issue of Illinois Real Estate Journal, Krusinski writes that companies want buildings they can sell easily and recapture most, if not all, of their original investment. Potential resale value is maximized when industrial buildings meet investment grade standards and offer a level of flexibility to future users.
When planning new industrial buildings, keep these institutional standards in mind:
- Institutions prefer that each property offer a market value of at least $3 million and 100,000 square feet, and can be as large as one million square feet.
- A clear height of at least 28-feet, or 32-feet in larger buildings, will accommodate the sophisticated racking systems now used in the most modern distribution facilities.
- Larger buildings should be planned so that they can easily serve several tenants, even if they are originally created for a single user.
- Institutional investors are also wary of over improvement, such as excessive office area, warehouse air conditioning or high foot candle level lighting, and other features affecting costs that make the building special purpose and less marketable.
To read more about institutional grade buildings, visit the Illinois Real Estate Journal's web site: http://www.irej.com or contact Joe Krusinski: joek@krusinski.com.
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KRUSINSKI COMPLETES BUILD-OUT FOR WAV, INC. | Krusinski Construction Company has completed a 40,000 square-foot build-out in Aurora for WAV, Inc., a leader in wireless LAN, portable data collection gear, VoIP technology and portable printers.
The project consisted of 20,000 square feet of warehouse and offices for WAV, and another 20,000 feet, which the company leased to a single tenant.
Michael J. Metz was the senior project manager and Robert Laczynski was the project superintendent.
For more information on the WAV project, please contact Mike Metz: mikem@krusinski.com.
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CITADEL MEMBERS MEET IN CALIFORNIA | Six members of the Krusinski management team traveled to Riverside, Calif., for the first quarter meeting of Citadel Group, an alliance of eight "best-of-class" regional construction-related companies in 15 cities that have affiliated to serve the needs of national clients.
The meeting centered on Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., which is currently working with six Citadel members on projects around the country. Members shared "best practices" and "lessons learned" on Comcast jobs.
Krusinski Construction Company has been engaged for a major reconstruction of a Comcast tech/op center in Waukegan to repair catastrophic damage caused by storm damage.
Visit the Citadel Group web site at http://www.citadel-info.com or contact Greg Kolinski: gregk@krusinski.com.
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KRUSINSKI HONORS ONIK WITH DIG AWARD | Chuck Onik, project superintendent, has been named the 1st quarter 2004 winner of the DIG (Diversify, Improve, Grow) award.
Onik, who has been with Krusinski for 20 years, was recognized for his dedication and commitment to all his projects.
"We received at least five or six unsolicited letters of recommendation in the past few months, all mentioning what a great job Chuck has done," says Jerry R. Krusinski, executive vice president.
The DIG program was instituted as a way to involve every employee in company strategies for growth and profitability.
Onik received an extra vacation day and a company lunch in his honor. His name was also added to a company plaque.
For additional information about the DIG program, please contact Gina Krusinski: ginak@krusinski.com.
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MAINTAIN OFFICE SAFETY | Office injuries are one of the leading causes of missed workdays. Andrew J. Johnson, General Superintendent/Corporate Safety Officer for Krusinski Construction offers the following tips to help you avoid common workplace injuries:
- Falls, which account for the greatest number of disabling injuries, are often caused by tripping over open drawers or electrical cords, slipping on loose carpet or falling from an unstable chair. Look for potential fall hazards and eliminate them.
- Improperly stored materials can not only fall on workers, they pose a potential fire hazard. Store heavy objects on lower shelves or store materials in cabinets, files or lockers. Keep well traveled areas clear.
- Every office should have an emergency plan. This should include posted diagrams of fire escape routes along with instructions for evacuation in the event of a fire. Make sure the plan is practiced once a year.
- Poor lighting can lead to eye strain, fatigue and double vision. Fifty-foot candles measured a the work surface is the minimum.
- Workplace ergonomics is becoming fundamental to health and safety in the workplace. Training on lifting techniques and proper work station set-up can eliminate back strain and over exertion.
For more information about eliminating workplace injuries, please contact Andy Johnson: andyj@krusinski.com.
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