Krusinski recently began work on a new technical operations center for Comcast Communications in Homewood. It will be the largest Comcast facility of its kind in the country.

The precast concrete and steel structure will include 40,000 square feet of offices and 23,000 square feet of warehouse.

The project is part of a joint building program between Comcast and Citadel Group (see story below).

At the June 10 groundbreaking, Comcast bussed nearly 120 employees from nearby offices. Some 360 employees who work at other Comcast offices are expected to move into the new building when it is completed in early 2005.

Jerry R. Krusinski is the project executive and Robert A. Pickens is the senior project manager.

For more information, contact Bob Pickens: bobp@krusinski.com.

Greg Kolinski and Jerry Krusinski recently returned from a Citadel meeting in Philadelphia where it was announced that member companies are now working on six operations centers for Comcast Communications.

Ranging in size from 65,000 to 100,000 square feet, the centers are being built in Atlanta, Southern California, Detroit, Denver, Dallas and Chicago.

Citadel Group is an alliance of eight “best of class” regional construction companies in 15 cities that have affiliated to serve the needs of national clients.

Visit the Citadel web site at http://www.citadel-info.com or contact Greg Kolinski: gregk@krusinski.com for more details on Citadel Group.

All offices have electrical hazards that need to be identified. Serious shock and burns can occur when trouble spots are not resolved immediately. Andrew J. Johnson, general superintendent/corporate safety officer, offers the following tips to help you identify and resolve electrical hazards.

Before working on any equipment, make sure the power is off and the unit is unplugged. Circuits become overloaded when too many devices are plugged into a single outlet. Check to see if some of them can be can be moved to another location, or have an electrician add another outlet.

If a circuit breaker “trips” do not turn it back on. This is a sign that something is wrong with the circuit. Turning the breaker back on without proper investigation poses a threat to equipment or people. Make sure that any “snapping,” sparking or broken light switches are reported and repaired immediately.

To learn more, contact Andy Johnson: andyj@krusinski.com.

Dupuis was recently promoted to chief financial officer of Krusinski Construction Company.

Dupuis, formerly vice president of finance, has been with the company since 1995, starting as controller. In his new position, he will be responsible for strategic financial planning, accounting, cash management, financial relationships and risk management. Dupuis also will serve as liaison for legal issues and will manage human resource functions.

He has more than 25 years experience in finance and accounting with a strong background in design-build and general contracting.

For more information, contact Gary Dupuis: garyd@krusinski.com.

Krusinski Construction Company recently hired three new employees.

Shawn M. Barry, senior project superintendent, joined Krusinski in June. Barry previously worked at Kajima Construction for four years as a project superintendent. He earned a degree in industrial engineering and technology from Western Illinois University. He will be responsible for on-site safety, scheduling trades, quality control and value engineering on the design and formation of projects.

Stephen A. Moeller comes to Krusinski as a project manager. Moeller previously worked as a project manager at Kajima Construction. He will be responsible for contract buyouts, budgets and overall project coordination. Moeller holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Pennsylvania State University.

Tiana Martin joined the Krusinski team as an administrative assistant. Martin previously worked for AMEC Construction (formerly Morse Diesel) as an on-site project secretary.

Andie Groff, office manager and director of information technology, has been named the second-quarter 2004 winner of the DIG (Diversify, Improve, Grow) award.

Groff, a Krusinski employee for three years, was honored for her work on the company’s disaster recovery plan, and its DIG program.

The DIG program was instituted as a way to involve every employee in company strategies for growth and profitability.

Groff received an extra vacation day and a company lunch in her honor. Her name was also added to a company plaque.

For additional information about the DIG program, contact Gina Krusinski: ginak@krusinski.com.

Krusinski Construction Company will offer free 10-hour OSHA certification training in two sessions, October 22 and 29, at its headquarters, 2107 Swift Drive in Oak Brook.

Andrew J. Johnson, corporate safety officer, will instruct the class, designed for general managers, facility managers and plant managers. The sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and include lunch.

Topics cover fire protection and prevention, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, forklift safety and more.

Participants will receive an OSHA construction safety and health card upon completion.

If you are interested in OSHA training, contact Andy Johnson: andyj@krusinski.com or call 630.573.7700.