VIP is a Proud Supporter of the United Way
As we come to the latter part of the year, we will once again ask our employees to support the local community through the United Way campaign. The United Way of CNY benefits a multitude of local organizations and nonprofits, a network of agencies, that work together to address the community’s most pressing needs.
Feldmeier Equipment Partners with VIP Structures
In March of this year, Feldmeier Equipment, Inc. awarded VIP Structures the design and construction of their new 125,000 SF headquarters facility in Syracuse, NY. Feldmeier Equipment is a third generation Central New York-based company that has been producing and supplying sanitary stainless steel vessels and equipment to the pharmaceutical, brewing, food, beverage, dairy and biotech industries since 1952.
VIP Hired as General Trades Contractor for Freedom Commons
VIP Structures was awarded the project in April of this year by the Norstar Building Corporation. Freedom Commons is a 2 and 3-story multi-family residential apartment building that will consist of 7 townhomes, 47 apartments, and community space on the first floor which includes some transitional housing units. It is expected to be finished in July of 2018.
Crescent Commons – A Design-Build Project for VIP
Crescent Commons is the $16-million adaptive re-use of the historic Crescent Corset factory in Cortland, NY. When completed, the 150,000 square foot building will feature 41,000 SF of commercial office space, more than half of which is already leased, and 47 loft-style apartments with amenities such as a lounge, exercise room, and a private courtyard.
SU Hall of Languages Classroom & Watson Theater Renovations
The phase 1 portion of the Hall of Languages and Watson Hall Auditorium projects occurred simultaneously, and both projects made the tight completion deadline so that Syracuse students and staff could enjoy the newly renovated spaces at the start of the fall 2017 semester.
Kate Nutting Appointed to the SU School of Architecture Advisory Board
Principal & Managing Member of VIP Architectural Associates (VIPAA), Katherine Nutting, was recently appointed to the Syracuse University Architecture Advisory Board. The Advisory Board exists to support the Dean, faculty and staff in their effort to make the School of Architecture the country’s leading institution for education and research in Architecture.
Safety Expert, Joe Perrone In-Demand
Our Safety Director, Joe Perrone, has been contracted to provide site safety services on site for two of Norstar Building Corporation’s sites. This work is separate from his VIP duties for Freedom Commons in Syracuse, and now independently for Norstar’s Roosevelt Residences project in Utica. Additionally, Joe has been hired as a guest speaker for the last 2 years by Suit-Kote Corp. for their annual safety update.
IPD Engineering Opens Buffalo Office
Sam Cosamano, P.E., LEED® AP, President of IPD said that, “A mixture of past project experience, established client relationships, and a booming local market naturally led us to extend our presence westward.” IPD’s second home is located on the twelfth floor of the Electric Tower Building, an iconic downtown Buffalo landmark.
Price Rite Partners with VIP Structures
This is the third store that VIP has partnered with Price Rite on. In keeping with VIP’s strategic directive to provide client-focused services, VIP also took an active role in procuring economic development incentives. VIP was able to put together an aggressive 12-week construction schedule which allowed Price Rite to open June 25, 2017.
VIP Construction to Renovate Hall of Languages at Syracuse University
VIP’s construction management team has recently been hired by Syracuse University to manage the interior renovations of classrooms, lecture halls, and seminar rooms at the Hall of Languages which will all take place over the summers of 2017 and 2018.
VIP Hires New President of Construction, Ken Osmun
Ken is a licensed engineer by trade with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He’s a strong proponent of design-build and an integrator who spans across architecture, engineering and construction operations. Ken is always asking the question, “How can we add value to our clients’ goals?”
Our Engineering & Construction Teams Are Growing
We are excited to welcome the following new employees to the engineering and construction teams.
Natalie Miller Takes Part in Camillus Community Band
Natalie Miller, an integral part of our marketing and business development team and an accomplished flutist, recently performed at West Genesee High School as a member of the Camillus Community Band (CCB).
O-AT-KA Milk
O-AT-KA Milk enlisted the integrated VIP team to help them determine logistics for their 205,000 SF warehouse and 30,000 SF material handling building. The project was complete within the 11 month timeframe.
VIP Completes Syracuse Office Renovations for W.B. Mason
The 18,000 square foot office renovation included a complete reconfiguration of the existing layout which allowed for a more modern and open office area, new interior finishes, bathroom upgrades and lighting upgrades. VIP’s team was able to design and complete construction in just four months.
VIP Awarded Fully Integrated Project with BOCES near Albany, NY
VIP will perform full design-build duties – architecture, engineering, construction and development – on the new 60,000 SF Questar III BOCES vocational education center located in Castleton, NY.
We’ve Added to Our Team and Continue to Grow
We are excited to welcome many new hires to VIP over the last six months and are still in pursuit of new talent.
VIP Purchases Former Post Standard Building
In November, VIP announced their intent to purchase the former Post Standard Building on Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse.
Holidays Signal the Giving Season at VIP
VIP participated in the annual Salvation Army toy and food drives that benefit local families in need for the Christmas Bureau Distribution. And, for the sixth straight year we participated in the Tops Supermarkets Food for Families campaign to benefit the Food Bank of CNY.