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ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS SURVEYORS CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
Excellence
MARCH 2015 A DIGITAL MAGAZINE FOR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS OF R.E. WARNER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE COVER ENGINEERING CLEVELAND’S
REVITALIZATION SURVEY & LAYOUT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FLATS
EAST BANK
FEATURES 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE LEADERSHIP IS BORN THROUGH DISCIPLINE
2 STRATEGIC PLANNING FINDING THE EAGLES – LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
3 QUALITY SAVING MONEY ON DESIGN CAN BE FALSE ECONOMY
4 PROJECT DELIVERY IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TEAM
5 MARKET TRENDS COACHING or MENTORING?
6-7 NEW TEAM MEMBERS
8 PROJECTS
9 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
10-15 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
16 SAFETY
17 CORPORATE NEWS
17 CORPORATE NEWS
20 RISK MANAGEMENT SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ADDITIONAL INSURED?
EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN – MARCH 2015 1
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Ted Beltavski, MS, PE
Leadership, in my view, is born through discipline.
Not just the discipline to complete tasks on time but the
discipline to listen well to others. A true leader will listen
and understand the strengths of their colleagues. Once a
leader has that knowledge, a plan can be prepared to take
all those positive traits and mold the entire team into a unit
that functions at a high level.
The purity and honesty it takes to listen and really hear what
someone is saying is a leadership trait that can be
developed. Listen and really experience what the other
person is intending through every comment and every bit of
body language.
Our company is charged with leading our clients in a path
toward positive project completion and therefore benefit to
their companies.
ON THE COVER: Engineering Cleveland's Revitalization R.E. Warner’s Christian “Rocky” Porterfield is the lead surveyor for survey and layout for construction of Phase II of the Flats East Bank luxury residential complex consisting of an eight story, 140 unit high-rise and retail shops located along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio.
Listen…then lead…think about it.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
FINDING THE EAGLES
You can place a duck egg in an eagle's
nest when the eagle’s mother is gone and
she won't realize it's not hers when she
returns. She'll brood the duck egg just like
the others. After it hatches, the mother
eagle will give the duckling the same flight
training she gives her eagles. When it's
time to push the duckling out of the nest, it
won't fly like an eagle, it will fly like a duck.
It simply lacks the eagle gene. No amount
of training will change this.
The first step in leadership development is
to identify those in your organization who
have the eagle gene. A simple process is
to ask your current managers to name
three replacements for themselves. Collect
their responses and look for those who
appear on multiple lists. Those are the
ones most likely to possess the eagle gene.
Once you identify those that possess the
gene, you can prepare and implement a
leadership development plan based on
input from your current leaders. The plan
should list the training and experience
needed for each individual and the time
frame to implement the plan.
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QUALITY
SAVING MONEY ON DESIGN CAN BE FALSE ECONOMY
All of our clients are constantly faced with decisions on
consultant selection and resultant compensation. The
finance and procurement folks are invariably price
driven. The technical team frequently disagrees and is
often required to provide justification for a seemingly
higher fee to a non-design professional.
When analyzing a project, there are four components
that comprise the cost of a project:
1) Design: The cost that is required to interpret and
translate a notion into a fully scoped and documented
project that can be constructed in the field.
2) Materials and Equipment: Typically specified by
design.
3) Labor: A direct result of the contractor's means and
methods to implement the design.
4) Overhead and Profit: A direct result of 2) and 3)
above.
The main point is that design is the lowest cost to the
project, typically less than 10%, but has direct effect on the
other 90%.
R.E. Warner is positioned
to be a "high value" firm in
the market place. That is,
we strive to provide high
quality service at a fair
price. To achieve this, we
recruit and hire the
leaders in our profession
and carefully select clients
who look at the entire
project costs and value the
services we provide.
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PROJECT DELIVERY
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TEAM
Often times, when competing for a project with a large "national" firm, we are told we are too small. They have thousands of engineers while we have less than one hundred. That may indeed be true, but who and how many will work on your project? At R.E.Warner, each project is assigned a principal of the firm, an experienced project manager, technical leads or task managers, and the staff to support them. The project principal is an officer of the firm. He or she is responsible to insure we meet all our contractual obligations and that the client is completely satisfied. The project manager is an experienced professional responsible for scope, schedule, budget and quality. In short, to lead and manager the project team. The technical leads or task mangers are senior engineers, architects, or designers responsible for the technical quality, schedule and budget of their specific discipline or assigned task. Technical support personnel are engineers, architects, designers and technicians who work directly with the technical leads to complete elements of the tasks. When selecting a design professional, it is critical for the owner to make sure the consultant is proposing qualified and experienced personnel for the project and equally important, that they will be committed for the duration.
Client Project Manager
Project Manager
Discipline Lead/Task Manager
Architects
Designers
Technicians
Discipline Lead/Task Manager
Architects
Designers
Technicians
Discipline Lead/Task Manager
Architects
Designers
Technicians
Project Principal
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MARKET TRENDS COACHING or MENTORING?
More and more organizations are
establishing Mentoring Programs - or is it
Coaching? Although many companies use
these terms interchangeably, there is a vast
difference between the two. These
differences include Intent, Relationship,
and Duration.
Intent- In a coaching situation, the coach is
attempting to affect change in a specific
area. For example, one individual may
coach a prospective project manager on
proposal writing. Mentoring, on the other
hand, is very strategic. A mentorship
program is a formal or informal program
where one or more individuals are asked
to help develop a new generation of
leaders.
Relationship - A coaching relationship only
lasts for as long as the coaching is needed.
A mentorship relationship can last for years
or even decades as the mentee continues
to grow and develop the skills required for
senior management.
Duration - As stated earlier, the coaching
relationship lasts only as long as the
coaching is required, whereas, the
mentor/mentee relationship can last a
lifetime.
At R.E. Warner, our "Mentorship
Matters” program is designed
specifically to mentor the future
leaders of our company by building
relationships that last a lifetime.
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NEWEST TEAM MEMBERS DAVID L. WALLS, P.E. // SENIOR ELECTRICAL
ENGINEER
David holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the
University of Cincinnati, is a registered Professional Engineer in the state
of Ohio and has 16 years experience in electrical design covering heavy
industrial, chemical process, power generation, automotive,
manufacturing and natural gas industries. His experience includes all
facets of electrical design including high to low voltage power systems.
He resides in North Ridgeville.
JESSICA PARSSON // ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Jessica has been in the accounting field for 25+ years. Her experience
in the last 15 years has been in the engineering/construction industries.
Previously, she worked for R.E. Warner from 1999 to 2003. Jessica is
currently a Senior at Kent State University majoring in Business
Management/Accounting. She resides in Bay Village
Creating leaders in our business and in the community
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JAMES PANKOW, P.E. // SENIOR CHEMICAL
PROCESS ENGINEER
Mr. Pankow holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University, is a
registered professional engineer in the State of Ohio and has more than 40 years experience
in the chemical processing industry.
He has served as lead process, head HAZOP, project engineer and project manager on a
wide range of projects involving chloromethane, concentrated acids, hydrogen, solvent
recovery, waste water treatment, demineralizers and chlor-alkai systems, etc.
Jim is currently residing in North Ridgeville.
DAWN E. YOUNG // SURVEY TECHNICIAN
Ms. Young has been involved with the field of engineering and surveying
as a member of the Ohio Air National Guard, the 200th Red Horse
Squadron, and recently finished training for her AFSC as an Engineering
Assistant at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Dawn has four months of Tech
School training including sketching; computer aided drafting and design;
manual surveying, automated surveying, civil software design, GPS
surveying, Geographical Information Systems; civil engineer organization
and management; customer relations; and contingency responsibilities.
She has completed her forty-nine day training and is enrolled in the
spring semester at Cleveland State University to pursue a Civil Engineering degree.
Recruiting and hiring an exemplary staff
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PROJECTS
Surveying and mapping services for
preparation of construction contract
plans in accordance with
ODOT/City LPA requirements for the
Lovers Lane and Sunset Boulevard
(State Route 43) intersection
improvement project located in the
City of Steubenville.
Field observations of critical
structures and preparation of a
report of findings for a 2015 Facility
Infrastructure Inspection Program.
Extended contract for on-site drafting
services for FirstEnergy Corporation.
Preliminary engineering and detailed
site design and engineering for
construction of a new heat treating
facility
Layout and staking for construction
of the Opportunity Corridor in the
City of Cleveland.
Preparation of a traffic and
transportation study and analysis
and recommendations for
improvements to pedestrian, vehicle
and truck traffic, including public
and private roadways and parking
facilities, as part of a master
development plan for a Texas
chemical process facility.
Engineering to design pipe supports
for the Northeast Ohio Regional
Sewer District's Easterly Wastewater
Treatment Facility aerated grit
chamber project
Design, bid support and construction
services for the Aurora Road pump
station for the City of Cleveland,
Department of Public Utilities,
Division of Water.
Plans and specifications for
construction of a 1.7 mile All-
Purpose Trail between the City of
Independence and the Cuyahoga
National Park's Ohio and Erie canal
Towpath for the City of
Independence.
Design of two mixer support
structures at a polymers facility.
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
fire protection and general
arrangement plans and
specifications for construction of a
FLEX equipment storage building at
a Minnesota nuclear power plant.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT – PLANNING FOR THE UNKNOWN UNKNOWNS
As we approach a project, there are always known knowns and known unknowns. There are also however, unknown unknowns. These are things we don't know we don't know. How we plan for and address these unknown unknowns will likely determine the success of our project. We have four tools in our project management tool box to mitigate the unknown unknowns. 1) A comprehensive and well executed project plan. 2) A risk analysis contingency plan. 3) A change management plan 4) A project close out procedure that included "lessons learned" At R.E.Warner, we are huge fans of project planning. Over time, we have heard of horror stories where projects were launched before the scope of work was fully defined, resulting in false expectations, disappointed clients, major cost overruns, and a discredited project team. Proper project planning can go a long way to stamp out the effect of unknown unknowns.
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Establishing a contingency plan and fund is too often overlooked. In most cases, the project team is afraid to face reality and lowers their original estimate so the project remains in the approved status. This often results in unpleasant discussions at the end as scope and/or budget are cut. It is important to allow for the unknown unknowns in the original budget. Every project, no matter how large or small, is faced with changes. From unforeseen ground conditions to changes
in regulations, how we manage these changes will affect the outcome of the project. Here, anticipation and communication is the key. A project close out that includes an analysis of the quality, schedule and cost of deliverables can often pinpoint where systematic process improvements are warranted. We can always find ways to handle the unknown unknowns better in the future.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT HARVEST FOR HUNGER Our Harvest for Hunger campaign is an annual tradition, and like last year, we’re going to
have some fun with March Madness! Another way we support Harvest for Hunger is
donating critically needed funds to support the Cleveland Foodbank. A little truly goes a
long way - every $1 donated through the campaign provides four nutritious meals at area
hunger centers.
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R.E. WARNER MARKS NATIONAL
ENGINEERS WEEK WITH AN EYE TO THE
PROFESSION’S FUTURE During National Engineers Week (EWeek), this past
February 23-28, professionals of R.E. Warner observed
the celebration by organizing a MathCounts Competition,
Chairing an Engineers Week Banquet and having an
Engineers Week Proclamation presented by Ohio’s
governor.
Since 1951, National Engineers Week has been an
annual celebration saluting the incredible contributions
engineers make to society and promoting engineering
careers to the next generation.
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MATHCOUNTS
R.E. Warner’s Terry McClain has
been sharing his enthusiasm for
engineering and making a
difference in middle school
students as the MathCount’s Lorain
County Chapter Coordinator since
2000. He has coordinated the
Lorain County National Society of
Professionals Engineer’s
MathCounts competition held
annually during Engineers Week.
This year’s competition was held at the
Lorain County Community College on
February 21st. Students from Brecksville-
Broadview Heights Middle School coached
by Matt Auble, Learwood Middle School
coached by Bill Henderson, Lee Burnson
Middle School coached by Anne Dill and
Mark Stewart, Lake Ridge Academy
coached by Erin Sims, and Horizon
Science Academy coached by Yahya
Keman participated in the competition.
The format for the MathCounts event
included three timed rounds: the sprint, the
target, and the team contest. Calculators
were allowed in the target round and in the
team round. Rounds were followed by
consensus-building periods. Team and
individual winners advance to state
competitions. Winners at the state level
then advance to the national competition.
The team from Brecksville-Broadview
Heights will be advancing to the state
competition and the individuals who will
advance to state competition are Angela
Zhu from Lee Burneson and Irwin Deng
from Learwood.
The goal of the competition is to promote
mathematics at the middle school level
with the hope of encouraging students to
take advanced math classes in high school
and college.
Several current and former R.E. Warner
employees volunteer in the monitoring and
grading of tests. These included Terry and
Becky McClain, Jeff Spangler, Lydia and
Elizabeth Janis and Chuck Bayorek.
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AKRON AREA ENGINEERS WEEK BANQUET
Bob Ramer Chaired the 2015 Akron Area
Engineers Week Banquet on Thursday,
February 26th. Approximately 400 people
attended. It was an evening to enjoy
fellowship with colleagues, friends and
family, honoring the scholastic
accomplishments of our future engineers,
and salute our local professional engineers
and engineering educators! The event was
hosted by SAE International in celebration
of their 100th Anniversary in collaboration
with other engineering technical societies.
Bob was also on the planning committee
for the SAE International and the
Cleveland Metropolitan School District,
through the generous funding of the Alcoa
Foundation and the Lubrizol, 2015 Straw
Rockets Program. Students explored the
early life of Dr. Robert Goddard while
reading his biography, The Rocket Age
Takes Off. After investigating Goddard's
early trials and tribulations in creating the
first liquid fueled rocket engine, students
began to uncover the work necessary to
optimize a design with the goal of creating
a straw rocket that flies the farthest and
highest.
Additionally, Bob has been re-elected as
the SAE Cleveland Section Math and
Science Chairman for 2015 -2016 and
continuing on the SMART Consortium
Management Council as an industry
representative for this school year.
Bob Ramer Chaired the 2015 Akron Area
Engineers Week Banquet
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Several times a year R.E. Warner hosts “Jean’s Day,” where employees contribute a donation to participate, with proceeds benefitting employee selected charitable organizations. This is just one example of our firm’s continued commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live.
Jeans for a Cause
This year we initiate a Year of Jeans for a
Cause where employees can help a
different charity/organization every month
by paying $5 to wear jeans each Friday.
Below is the list of employee suggested
charities/organizations that we will be
helping. Monthly, information about each
organization is provided to our staff to
raise awareness and to express why it is
important to someone here at our office.
February: SIDS (Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome)
March: APL (Animal Protective
League)
April: Harvest for Hunger
May: Family Promise (Women's and
Children's Shelter)
June: Engineer's without borders
July: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
August: Village Bicycle (Bike
recycling and donations)
September: Smiles for Sophie
October: The Gathering Place
November: Toys for Tots
December: Marriage Encounters
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MAYOR JACKSON’S 24TH ANNUAL FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAY In December, employees of
R.E. Warner joined hundreds
of volunteers gathered at the
Cleveland Food Bank to
support the 24th year of
Mayor Frank Jackson’s
annual holiday food basket
giveaway for families in
need. We are pleased to
have been a part of this
charitable event for the past seven years which allows thousands of Cleveland families to
share a holiday meal together.
FIRST ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND TOYS FOR TOTS BENEFIT
R.E. Warner’s first annual open house and Toys for Tots Benefit raised $1,500 in addition to
our month long toy donations. The program featured a unique vendor show, chinese raffle
prizes, grand prize Cavs and Browns tickets, video presentation, appetizers and beverages.
All proceeds raised supported The Marine Toys for Tots mission to distribute toys to less
fortunate children this past holiday season.
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SAFETY
World Steel Association Makes Steel Safety
Day an Annual Event
The World Steel Association (worldsteel)
announced the launch of the second
annual Steel Safety Day. Established in
2014, Steel Safety Day was set up to
reinforce awareness of the five most
common causes of safety incidents and to
create a safer working environment across
the entire steel industry worldwide. By
focusing on the five causes — moving
machinery, falling from heights, falling
objects, gas & asphyxiation, and moving
cranes — worldsteel intends to set up a
continuous improvement process and
reiterate its commitment to the safety and
health of the people who work in the
industry.
Ahead of Steel Safety Day, worldsteel is
requesting all its members and the wider
steel industry to carry out an extensive
safety audit on the five main causes of
incidents between now and the Steel Safety
Day on 28 April.
Each year, one of the five causes will be
highlighted and more focus will be given to
raise awareness of the cause and how to
prevent associated risks. This year’s Steel
Safety Day focuses on moving machinery
and worldsteel urges all steel producers to
ensure reliable lockout procedures are in
place to disable threats caused by moving
machinery.
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Corporate News
THEODORE A. BELTAVSKI,
PE RE-ELECTED AS
PRESIDENT
The Board of Directors
of the corporation re-
elected Theodore A.
Beltavski, PE as President
for a second 3-year term
through 2017, and
appointed him
Chairman of the Board
of Directors. Mr. Beltavski holds both a
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
in Civil Engineering from Cleveland State
University, is a Registered Professional
Engineer in Ohio and several other states,
and has more than 30 years of
management and engineering experience,
primarily for heavy industrial, power
generation and transmission facilities. He
has been with R.E. Warner since 2002 and
has served as Department Manager,
Operations Director, Vice President and
Member of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Beltavski is past president and current
member of the Board of Directors of the
Cleveland Engineering Society, is President
and a member of the Board of Directors
for the Cleveland Chapter of Legatus, an
organization of Catholic business
executives and past president of the
Association of Bridge Construction and
Design.
Ted will continue to develop long range
strategies for future growth of the firm.
ROBERT W. KOVATICH,
APPOINTED AS
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
MANAGER January 7, 2015
Robert W. Kovatich, PE has been
appointed as
Mechanical Department
Manager. Mr. Kovatich
holds a Bachelor of
Science in Chemical
Engineering from the
University of Pittsburgh,
an MBA from McNeese
State University in Lake Charles, LA, and
has more than 35 years of diverse
experience including project engineering,
process engineering, maintenance, supply
chain management, and manufacturing.
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He brings extensive management and
technical experience to this important
position from his time as engineering
manager for PPG Industries. He has
developed an understanding of how our
Mechanical/Process department functions
from his two years as a project engineer
with R.E. Warner. Bob will be responsible
for recruiting, hiring, developing and
maintaining a high quality, well-motivated
mechanical/process team to achieve the
company’s business and technical goals.
Bob resides in Strongsville.
MATT BARRATT ELECTED NEW BOARD MEMBER AND APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS December 18, 2014
The shareholders of the
corporation have elected
Matthew S. Barratt, PE,
LEED AP B+C to serve a
three year term on the
Board of Directors.
Matt has also been appointed as Director
of Operations. Matt holds a Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering from
Case Western Reserve University, is
pursuing a Masters in Mechanical
Engineering, is a registered Professional
Engineer in the State of Ohio, is a LEED
Accredited Professional and has more than
18 years experience in the design and
installation of power, control and
mechanical systems. He has performed
arc flash analysis, designed power
distribution systems up to 138KV including
electrical substations and emergency
power systems, and has extensive
experience in power distribution and
control system engineering for steam
generation and cooling systems. As
Director of Operations, he is responsible
for the supervision and leadership of all
technical departments.
Matt will serve as a new representative on
the Board of Directors to oversee the
activities of the corporation.
Matt resides in Olmsted Falls.
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Robert W. Kovatich, Appointed as Mechanical
Department Manger
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FRANK JOHNSON IS APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT December 11, 2014
Frank H. Johnson, PE has been appointed as Director of Project Management and Administration. Mr. Johnson is also Manager of the Electrical Department and holds a Bachelor and a Master
of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University, is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio, and has more than 16 years experience in the study, design and project management of power systems for major utilities, large industrial complexes, and various commercial and institutional facilities. He has managed, designed and constructed high, medium and low voltage transmission and distribution systems, substations, hazardous area equipment, raceways and cable systems, grounding
and communication systems. Mr. Johnson has supervised and performed load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, power system computer modeling, arc flash studies, economic evaluations and planning studies. In his new role as Director of Project Management, Frank will develop, publish, monitor, and update project management policies and procedure; establish and conduct corporate project management training; and provide leadership and guidance to project managers. Frank resides in North Olmsted.
MATT BENOVIC, P.E., M.S., LEED AP RECEIVES S.E. LICENSE December 17, 2014
Congratulations to Matt Benovic for successfully passing the Structural Engineer (SE) exam and becoming a licensed Structural Engineer in Ohio.
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RISK MANAGEMENT So you want to be an Additional Insured?
Insurance provisions are important to Owners of a
construction project and the designers and contractors
associated with them. After all, construction projects
represent large dollar risks and everyone involved wants to
have the greatest financial protection commercially
available.
Knowledgeable Owners understand the insurance issues
that apply to each party and realize the insurance
requirements for the contractor differ from those required
for the design professional.
For example, project Owners will rightfully insist that they
be included as "additional" or "named insured" on a
contractors general liability policy. This ensures that the
Owner will be adequately protected in the event of bodily
injury or property damage resulting from a jobsite accident.
Occasionally an Owner will request that they also be
named as additional insured on the designer's professional
liability insurance policy. This is not a good idea and
rejected by all professional liability carriers for the following
reasons:
1) The Owner is not likely
to be a licensed design
professional and doesn't
have the type of exposure
that the policy covers.
2) If the Owner were to
file a claim against the
professional liability
policy, the Owner would
essentially be filing a
negligence claim against
itself.
3) If a third party files a
claim against the
professional liability
policy, the Owner could
find itself having to defend
a claim that is not covered
for design services it did
not provide.
As you can see, having the
Owner named as
additional insured on the
professional liability policy
can actual reduce their
protection and increase
their liability.
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Members of our firm support and actively participate in professional organizations including serving on several technology committees. Below are events recently attended or soon to be attended CLEVELAND ENGINEERING SOCIETY'S 63RD ANNUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE Engineering Cleveland's Revitalization Mar 5, 2015 | Westlake, Ohio Our engineers took part in this unparalleled networking and educational forum that brings together the area’s key design and construction professionals from the public and private sectors; engineers, architects, developers, planners, investors, owners, contractors, officials and others. Keynote speakers addressed industry issues, shared knowledge, solutions and best practices.
Peter Zwick, P.E., P.S. Networking at the
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Track sessions focused on our region’s growth and the opportunities we’ll see as a result. Brett Neff, Principal of R.E. Warner, presented the Hall of Fame award to Bonnie Teeuwen, former Cuyahoga County Public Works Director, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and excellence in design and construction. R.E. Warner has also been fortunate to play a significant role in Cleveland’s Revitalization by providing surveying services for several notable projects including The Flats East Bank (shown on front cover), Cleveland Convention Center and Opportunity Corridor. TERMINAL TOWER 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT Mar 5, 2015 |Cleveland, Ohio Matt Benovic, Ryan O’Hearn and Jeff Spangler were among members of The American Society of Civil Engineers Cleveland Section honoring the iconic Terminal Tower’s 100 Year Anniversary. Introductory remarks on the seminal Terminal Tower and Rail Station Development were provided along with a presentation on recent and current downtown development all with an amazing view of the city from near the top of the Terminal Tower for a bird’s eye view of downtown. Matt Benovic helped to coordinate this event to remember as Secretary of ASCE Cleveland Section and Ryan O’Hearn is co-chair of the ASCE Cleveland younger members.
Brett Neff, Principal, presented the Hall of
Fame Award to Bonnie Teeuwen
Bird’s Eye View of Downtown Cleveland
from near the Top of The Terminal Tower
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THE 18TH ANNUAL ENERGY, UTILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE & EXPO Feb 16 – 18, 2015 |San Diego, CA EUEC is a technical forum for addressing actions by regulators, legislators, courts, industries, vendors, academics and environmental groups in the ongoing debates on energy, environmental and climate issues. Frank Johnson, our Director of Project Management presented an approach for developing a master plan for decommissioned assets and provided one such case study as part of the Operations & Management track. PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS OF OHIO January |Cleveland, Ohio Peter Zwick chaired the Cleveland PLSO Chapter's "2015 Surveyor of the Year" award committee, and presented the award to George Hofmann, PS in January. The award recognizes service to the profession, technical accomplishments, career and recent contributions for the advancement of land surveying. Zwick received the award in 2013. ASCE MULTI-REGION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Jan 30-31, 2015 | Houston, TX Matt Benovic attended the ASCE Multi-Regional Leadership
conference structured for ASCE Leaders, Younger Member Leaders, and Student Chapter Leaders. Participation in the Workshop strengthens and expands the programs and activities of Sections and Branches through the interchange of ideas, information and experiences, while it exposes incoming officers to the tools needed to be effective leaders. ASHE MEETING Jan 21, 2015 | Cleveland, Ohio Doug Tober, Civil Department Manager, and James Scott, Sr. Civil Engineer, at R.E.Warner attended the January ASHE meeting featuring an update of the Cleveland Metroparks Program presented by Mr. Brian Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer. James serves as Treasurer for the American Society of Highway Engineers Lake Erie Section. AIST LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Nov. 19-21, 2014|New Orleans, LA Don Salsbury, Sr. Project Manager at R.E. Warner attended The AIST Leadership Conference hosted annually for the Technology Committee and Member Chapter officers, as well as the Board of Directors and Foundation Trustees. The objectives of the conference are to enhance AIST programs for improved value, and to build strong leaders for their Association and the steel industry.
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Since our founding in 1951, R.E. Warner & Associates, Inc. has experienced steady and continuous growth. Building on our traditional strengths and values, we have entered into new fields only when it is consistent with the basic mission of our company. Today, R.E. Warner is a full service, multi-discipline consulting firm serving both public and private clients.
We call ourselves multi-discipline because we offer profes-sional services in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process engineering; architecture and planning; surveying; and environmental science and engineering.
Our impressive list of clients includes many of our nation’s larg-est steel, automotive and chemical producers, electric power companies, health and educational facilities, and various agen-cies of the federal, state and local governments.
R.E. Warner’s mission is to provide technical solutions through teamwork and a passion for service. Our areas of practice in-clude buildings and facilities, industrial operations and process engineering, infrastructure, transportation, energy manage-ment, surveying, environmental and construction services.
In order to fulfill our mission to our clients, R.E. Warner con-sistently recruits, hires and retains the leaders in our profes-sion. In recognition of our great workplace, R.E. Warner has been named a multi-year winner of the NorthCoast 99 Award, presented annually by the Employers Resource Council to the top 99 companies to work for in Northeast, Ohio.
We invite you to contact many of our peers to discover how working with R.E. Warner can be economical, efficient, profes-sional and down right pleasant!
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Our mission is to provide technical solutions through teamwork and a passion for service.
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