Download project organization chart - design

Firm Information
DiDonato’s Principals and
Officers have been with the firm
for many years, giving our Key
Personnel longevity that is
unique in an industry where
people tend to move from firm
to firm.
Norman DiDonato, PE
Principal/Founder
1965
Gregory T. Hewitt, PE
Sr. Vice President
1974
John M. DiDonato, PE
Sr. Vice President
1983
James A. Frick, PE
Vice President
1984
Peter A. Ringo, PE
Vice President
1992
Ronald Trigilio, AIA, LEED AP
Director of Architecture
2009
HISTORY
DiDonato Associates P.E., P.C. is a Consulting Engineering firm – locally owned
and managed with an outstanding record of professional services in the
Western New York Area. With a diverse staff of licensed professionals (with
licenses in AZ, FL, IN, KS, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TX, VT, WA,
WI, and WV), DiDonato Associates is capable of providing professional
engineering, architectural design, and construction phase services. Clients are
assured of receiving design and construction expertise from long-term technical
staff familiar with the latest codes and standards. The professionalism
demonstrated by our staff shows that our Clients come first, and our
commitment is to perform a quality job on time and within budget. Our
personnel have demonstrated an exceptional ability to achieve goals, complete
tasks, and meet all milestones expeditiously.
DiDonato is a professional firm licensed to practice in New York State. We have
been located in Buffalo, New York, since our founding in 1965 as Weber,
DiDonato and Renaldo, a well-respected architectural and engineering firm
completing such high profile projects as the Convention Center and the Erie
Basin Marina.
Today, the firm continues to have an excellent reputation in the Western New
York community and is proud of the amount of repeat business from clients
that are extremely pleased with our services. For example, we have worked
with NFTA at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport since 1984. In addition,
we have provided a variety of A/E services to Erie County at the Ralph Wilson
Stadium since 1989, and we have continually worked on projects for the City of
Buffalo since our establishment in the mid-60s.
DiDonato has provided a variety of services to government agencies,
municipalities, corporations, developers, and private clients for more than 46
years, and has evolved into a diverse organization of 40 professional, technical,
and administrative staff members.
DiDonato Associates, P.E., P.C. is a professional corporation licensed to practice
in New York State. We are located at 689 Main Street in the City of Buffalo,
New York.
Firm Information
QUALIFICATIONS
DiDonato Associates has provided civil, structural, architectural design, and
construction inspection services for public and private clients for over 46 years.
Through our long-term involvement with our Clients, we have developed an
innate understanding of the philosophies needed to achieve a successful
partnership. This knowledge translates into economical and comprehensive
design contracts, as we are fully aware of all facets of a project’s scope and the
expertise required.
DiDonato Associates and our staff of experienced professionals and technicians
are fully versed in the latest design procedures, methods, requirements and
standards, and our personnel are able to perform the tasks efficiently and
effectively. DiDonato Associates was able to keep the projects given under
budget and met all the scheduled milestones on projects and will guarantee
that the same effort will be put forth on any given assignment. As such, we
have earned a solid reputation for high quality performance in meeting the
specific needs of each project for the Client in a timely, professional and cost
effective manner.
DiDonato currently has on staff 13 Licensed Professional Engineers, two (2)
Registered Architects, five (5) LEED Certified personnel, four (4) NICET Certified
personnel, and one Certified Code Enforcement Officer.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
DiDonato Associates’ in-house practice discipline services provided are Civil and
Structural Engineering, Architectural Design and Construction Phase Services.
We are recognized for our outstanding record of professional services, and we
offer a full range of services for all project phases. Based on our extensive
experience over the past 46 years, we are capable of providing professional
services relative to:
Architectural Services
• Design – Renovations / Additions / New
• Facility Surveys / Condition Inspections
• Building Envelope / Façade Restoration
• Space Programming
• Feasibility Evaluations
• Interior Design
• Historic Preservation
• Master Planning
• ADA Code Compliance
• NYS Code Analysis/Compliance
Firm Information
Civil Engineering Services
• Feasibility and Planning Studies for Site Development
• Commercial/Industrial Site Planning and Design
• Sanitary and Storm Water Engineering
• Water Distribution Systems
• Subdivision Planning and Review
• Environmental Site Assessments and Impact Statements
• Transportation Engineering, Airfield and Highway
• Traffic Studies and Traffic Signal System Design
• Municipal Engineering/Infrastructure
• Marine Structures and Waterfront Facilities Engineering
• Regulatory Agency Permitting
• Quality Control and Assurance Programs
• Engineers Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
Structural Engineering Services
• Structural Design and Bid Documents for new and existing commercial
and industrial facilities
• Structural/Facilities Engineering, Inspection, Loading Analysis,
foundations, steel, concrete & timber analysis & design
• Structural/Bridge Engineering, Inspection/Rating, Analysis and Design;
underwater & superstructure inspection
• Soil and Foundation Investigations
• Structural seismic engineering including seismic hazard evaluations
Construction Phase Services
• Bidding and Contract Negotiation
• Value Engineering
• Life-Cycle Analysis
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Critical Path Scheduling, and Project Phasing Recommendations
• Construction Management - Resident Project Representative
• Budget Monitoring
• Change Order Review and Negotiation
• Operations and Maintenance / Start-up Instruction
• Construction Monitoring
Firm Information
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Buffalo City Hall Exterior Restoration
DiDonato Associates provided an inspection to assess the deterioration and
preparation of a restoration plan for the exterior of Buffalo City Hall. The
project is being done in Phases. Buffalo City Hall is a 29 story “Art Deco”
style building first occupied in 1932. The building is constructed of
structural steel framing and primarily clad in sandstone with multi-colored
terra cotta ornamental tiles and a granite water table at the building’s
street level.
The building is a freestanding structure on the west side of Niagara Square
with all elevations exposed to the weather including the prevailing winds
from Lake Erie to the west.
The building’s stone cladding is of buttress pier and spandrel construction in
which pier columns project beyond the plane of the windows and spandrel
panels. The decorative spandrel panels are constructed of dark gray stone.
Brick backup parapets surround the flat roof areas with lead coated copper
flashing. Copper sheet metal flashing was used recently to repair the
existing flashing.
The DiDonato Team inspected, surveyed, assessed the deterioration, and
identified locations of loose or unsecured stone and terra cotta. Based on
this study, a restoration plan was formulated and construction documents
were prepared. Phase 1 of this restoration work was completed in 2007
and Phase 2 began in 2008 and was completed in 2009. The third and final
phase is currently on hold.
Work under the project included Terra Cotta repair, replacement and
cleaning; sandstone repair, replacement and cleaning; re-pointing mortar
joints; pressure grouting and epoxy repair; masonry anchoring; steel
replacement; waterproofing; miscellaneous roofing and flashing work; joint
sealants; lighting replacement; and incidental electrical work. Because City
Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, SHPO approval was
also involved in this project.
Firm Information
Buffalo State College Exterior Rehabilitation
DiDonato has provided various architectural/engineering services to Buffalo
State College since 2000. Some of the assignments under this Term
Contract include: exterior stair renovation–Rockwell/Ketchum Halls and
Theater Arts Buildings; feasibility study–Houston Gym; exterior entrance
door replacement–various buildings; Science Building handicapped access;
repair granite stone stairs-various buildings; and roof replacement.
One of the relevant assignments includes DiDonato providing architectural
and structural engineering services to develop a Program Study of the
existing conditions and developed a scope of work to remedy deficiencies
found on the exterior entrance stairs and related areas around Rockwell
Hall, Ketchum Hall, and Theater Arts Buildings. Performed on-site
observations and examination of materials and systems via ladders and
other appropriate inspection methods in order to accurately document
existing construction and conditions.
DiDonato also was recently selected by SUCF to provide Exterior Masonry
Rehabilitation for several buildings on campus. The scope of work includes
the testing/review/analysis of the existing exterior wall conditions at
Rockwell Hall, Ketchum Hall, Theatre Arts, Bacon Hall, Upton Hall,
Southwing, and Twin Rise buildings and work to remediate poor conditions.
Replacement and repair of exterior masonry and window replacement are
the primary components of this work. This is a $7.5 million project.
Firm Information
689 Main Street Façade Improvements
DiDonato Associates provided design services for the improvements to the
façade at 689 Main Street in Buffalo. Work included removing tile and
installing new stucco panels below window sills on the west elevation (Main
Street). Remove metal trim and panels above ribbon windows on west and
east elevation (Washington Street) and install new alucobond panels in a
bronze color. Work also included new signage designed to replicate signage
used by the original building owners (from an historical photo.) Approval
was needed by the Buffalo Preservation Board.
67 West Chippewa
DiDonato Associates performed a Building Condition Study of 67 West
Chippewa. The purpose of the study is to aid the Owners in their process of
purchasing, and planning future development. As part of the Condition
Survey, DiDonato:
•
Performed site visits and visually surveyed the existing structures and
building systems, including: Structural, Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical,
Plumbing and Fire Protection.
•
Surveyed / Measured structures and provide CADD generated floor
plans for the entire structure.
•
Provided a code review analysis of the structure noting any possible
deficiencies based on the current documented use of the structures.
•
Performed an investigation and report on any property easements that
may affect future development.
•
Provided an Existing Conditions Building Report
The Existing Conditions Building Report will document the conclusions and
recommendations for further investigation and/or repairs.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Masonry Restoration
DiDonato Associates was responsible for the preparation of contract
documents for the masonry and limestone restoration to all building
elevations of the Grace Cancer Drug Center, Building 30 and Research
Study Center, Building 5. The work entailed installation of new expansion
joints, limestone patching, brick and limestone replacement, built in
flashing replacement, removal and replacement of window, door and
louver sealant and masonry cleaning of all building elevations.
Firm Information
Arista Development Projects
Since 2002, DiDonato Associates has provided architectural, civil and
structural engineering services to Arista Development on several projects
throughout Western New York. Projects include office buildings, retail
buildings, day care facilities, warehouse facilities, and residential
subdivisions. Projects include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
United Auto Workers Headquarters
Wehrle Drive Office Park
Sheridan Drive Day Care Center – 10,000 sq. ft.
Sheridan Drive Office Building – 17,500 sq. ft.
Main Street Office Building – 19,500 sq. ft.
Wehrle Drive Warehouse Facility – 16,875 sq. ft.
Sweet Home Hotel Site
Grand Island Townhouse Development
Grand Island Patio Home Development
M&T Bank Renovation
Ken-Ton School District Services Facility
Hospitality Center Way Office Building
Tim Horton’s Sites
Hyde Park Apartment Parapets
DiDonato Associates provided design services for the masonry restoration
for the building parapet on the Hyde Park Apartments.