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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.