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We are happy to announce that A. Martini & Co. has been named as one of Pittsburgh’s 2019 Best Places to Work by The Pittsburgh Business Times.

The 2019 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania honors the region’s most outstanding workplaces. Winners are selected based on an online employee survey conducted in June and are listed in the PBT’s special edition of the paper. You must have at least 10 employees working in Western Pennsylvania to participate. (Anyone with 5 percent or more ownership in the company may not participate in the survey and does not count toward the final employee total.) Only employees working in the region are included in the survey and results.

To view the full listing of companies on the 2019 Best Places to Work list, click here.

A. Martini & Co. hosted a charity event on Thursday, September 5 at Social, Bakery Square to benefit the American Diabetes Association of Western PA. Over $2,500 was raised at the event and all fund went directly to support the ADA’s Tour de Cure event for Pittsburgh. This is the kind of event that those who see this page want to go and support, as they understand the kind of medical costs a diabetic can expect through their lifetime.

To view photos from our event, visit our Facebook page.

A. Martini & Co. has been a Corporate Sponsor for the ADA’s Tour event for the past few years, raising over $15,000 to date.

In Western PA, approximately 400,000 people have diabetes. Of these, an estimated 23.8% have diabetes but don’t know it, greatly increasing their health risk. In addition, 37.5% of the adult population, have prediabetes with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. From an economic standpoint, diabetes costs an estimated $10.8 billion in Pennsylvania each year. So many diabetics spend a huge amount on expensive medications trying to alleviate the painful issues associated with the condition. However, pain management treatment in the form of cannabis and bongs found at https://fatbuddhaglass.com/ can be sourced for far less of an expense.

Tour de Cure: Ride.Run.Walk. is the premier fundraising campaign that fuels every aspect of the American Diabetes Association’s crucial work. But it’s so much more than just a fundraiser. Tour de Cure is equal parts inspiration, determination, community, and FUN.

At the Pittsburgh Tour de Cure, participants choose their move – walking, running or riding to celebrate and support the millions of Americans living with diabetes and to change the future of this devastating disease.

A. Martini & Co. served as the General Contractor for BURN, a Cigar Bar, on Pittsburgh’s North Shore that opened in April of this year.

The project is featured as the profile in the May/June issue of Breaking Ground Magazine.

To view the full issue visit: BreakingGround Magazine

The Project Profile for BURN begins on page 35 of this current issue.

A. Martini & Co. began construction on a 114,000sf assisted living facility, located in Annapolis, Maryland. There is a large amount of site work that needs to be done before construction on the two-story structure can begin.

This 18.5M project is slated to be completed in 2020.

To view the Groundbreaking Ceremony video, visit:

To read the full project overview, visit: https://amartinigc.com/project/bay-village-assisted-living/

As a fourth-generation General Contractor and Construction Manager, servicing the Pittsburgh region for over 65 years, A. Martini & Co. is proud to be recognized on the Pittsburgh Business Times 2018 Family Businesses list.

(from left to right) Angelo Martini, Jr., Angelo Martini, Sr., Mollie Martini, and Anthony Martini

To read the feature story that the Pittsburgh Business Times published in their May 2, 2018 edition, visit:

https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2018/05/03/family-business-award-winner-a-martini-co.html

A. Martini & Co. began construction on the new Senior Living Facility – Atria at McCandless – working with CA Ventures, out of Chicago. This 175,000sf four-story building will house 179 units with independent living/assisted living and memory care rooms, as well as many amenities. Atria at McCandless, a $34M project, is on track to be completed in Q2 of 2019.

To read the full project overview, visit: www.amartinigc.com/atria-at-mccandless

A. Martini & Co.’s team members attended Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation’s annual casino night on Saturday, March 24 at the Greensburg Country Club. The event raised money for the Family Additions Maternity Center at Excela Health’s Westmoreland Hospital.

A. Martini Team Members at the Black Tie, Baby! Fundraising event.

Project Managers (left to right): Mike Yohe, Michael Larson-Edwards, Zak Roberts, and George Germany

Angelo Martini, Jr., COO of A. Martini & Co. and Nikole Lopretto at the Black Tie, Baby! Casino Night to benefit Excela Health Family Additions Maternity Center, held on March 24, 2018.

Read the full story here:

http://triblive.com/lifestyles/outabout/13429538-74/out-about-black-tie-baby-event-benefits-maternity-center

(as seen via: TribLive on 3/25/18)

One Oxford unveiled its latest space on Tuesday, February 27 – Oxford Market. A. Martini & Co. served as the General Contractor for the construction of this 6,000sf space. This new “food hall” space is located on the first floor of the building and features five food stations, a number of which will rotate, allowing for local chefs. In addition to the food, full salad bar, and grab-and-go items, Bar Oxford also joins the new space.

“In addition to eschewing cash for most food transactions, this food hall diverges from others in the area in that it’s a hybrid branded space from Eurest — the $1.4 billion food and vending division of Compass Group North America — with an eye on community businesses, that will also include at least one local chef spot,” says Jim Kallas, Eurest Division president based in Chicago.

For a full preview of the space, read the Post Gazette’s feature here:

New Downtown food hall concept debuts at One Oxford Centre

A. Martini & Co. was honored at The Master Builders’ Association (MBA) Construction Industry Evening of Excellence on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the Heinz Field East Club. A. Martini & Co.’s project, City Works Eatery & Pour House, was selected as the best ‘New Construction Under $10M’ project. The architect was Dacre & Youngquist, LLC, out of Chicago, IL.

Partnering with Bottleneck Management, Bramco Construction, and Highwoods Properties, A. Martini & Co. applied our vast experience working within PPG Place and our expertise at constructing restaurants within the Pittsburgh market to approach this 11,000sf Eatery & Pourhouse inside the famous and iconic building. A. Martini & Co.’s team delivered the project by the date that Bottleneck Management selected at the start of the project, allowing their City Works Pittsburgh location to be the highest grossing location for an opening weekend and first month of business.

“This project presented some challenges, space constraints and noise concerns, due to the open atrium and tenants within PPG Place,” said Angelo Martini, Jr., Chief Operating Officer at A. Martini & Co. “Our team has a good relationship with Highwoods Properties and has completed a number of projects within PPG. Communication was key to address the project’s challenges, as well as maintain Bottleneck Management’s vision for their Pittsburgh location and we were confident that we could deliver. We are very proud of the partnership that developed and the synergy between our team and theirs.”

During the Awards Ceremony, the project was described by one of the MBA Awards judges by saying, “This project exemplifies how teamwork and strong project management techniques can overcome numerous challenges and major scope changes.”

It is no secret that in recent years the construction industry has undergone some dramatic changes. Since embracing construction time tracking and other construction software, construction sector employers and employees have embraced technology as a way of enhancing their skills and services. For example, digital construction time cards make it easier to assign hours to a cost code, split hours between regular and overtime, or manually adjust hours for individuals who stay late or get on site early. You can learn more about construction software by heading to the Raken website.

The full press release from Master Builders’ Association can be viewed here: Construction Teams Honored with Building Excellence Awards

For more information on the City Works Eatery and Pourhouse project and other A. Martini & Co. projects, visit www.amartinigc.com.

City Works Project team (left to right): Mike Yohe, Mike Larson-Edwards, Joe Perri, Jr., Mollie Martini, Anthony Martini, Angelo Martini, Jr.

Over the last decade, A. Martini & Co. has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times as a ‘Best Places to Work.’ In 2017, our company was ranked #13 in the Small Business Category (under 50 employees) and #15 overall. There were 76 companies who competed for a spot on the 2017 list.

The recognition we received from our team members reflects the pride we take in the work that we do each and every day. We are honored by this repeat recognition and we remain committed to upholding the values and traditions of the A. Martini & Co. brand for many years to come.

This announcement comes on the cusp of the fourth generation of the Martini family joining the team. Mollie Martini, Anthony Martini’s daughter, began her role as Estimating Coordinator and Assistant Project Manager, this fall and is elated to be working alongside her grandfather, uncle and father.

The A. Martini & Co. organization is dedicated to offering the experience, commitment, and partnering approach needed, whether you’re constructing a new building or undergoing renovations in your existing, operational, space. Our business model is built on a foundation of quality, excellence and integrity.

The family tradition continues as A. Martini & Co. welcomes Mollie Martini to the team. With Mollie’s tenure beginning, A. Martini & Co. now becomes a fourth-generation General Contracting and Construction Management firm, who is celebrating 67 years in business in Western Pennsylvania. This next step in the legacy of the Verona based General Contracting and Construction Management Company is one that many family-run businesses don’t often reach. Nationally, only 3 percent of family businesses make it to the fourth generation. Perhaps it is their effective marketing and use of an seo company that has kept them in the public eye and supplied them with new customers as the business crossed over into this new digital age.

“I am very proud to welcome Mollie into the family business,” said Angelo Martini, Sr., CEO of A. Martini & Co. “Following in my father’s footsteps was challenging, especially fifty years ago. But the business continued to grow, as did our client relationships and it allowed A. Martini & Co. to mature into a recognized general contractor in the region. Our sons, Anthony and Angelo, Jr., have brought the company to a new level over the past twenty years, and now the door opens for my grandchildren to join us in the family business. I am very proud of Mollie and am excited to see how she grows to be part of the team.”

Mollie, who is Anthony Martini’s daughter, will be working alongside the Estimating and Project Management teams. Soliciting and procuring pricing for all projects and also working on-site during construction as an Assistant Project Manager.

“It is really cool to have Mollie here with us,” said Anthony Martini, President of A. Martini & Co. “We are getting her involved in everything so she can learn the ins and outs of construction. We want her to be involved in the industry associations that support the Construction Industry, too. Gaining perspective from others and building a network of peers – it is a really effective way to learn and contribute to our business.”

Her focus will be assisting the A. Martini & Co. team in day-to-day coordination and management of construction operational activities.

Angelo Martini, Jr. believes that Mollie’s intelligence, drive, and passion will be great assets to the organization as A. Martini & Co. moves forward and continues to grow. “I am happy that Mollie decided to move back from Chicago to join in the family business and am proud to be working alongside my niece.” Angelo, Jr., COO, said. “Our team is one that truly cares about our customers, about each other, about the company and about the community. Mollie’s addition to our team will only help to strengthen our culture.”

Mollie is a graduate of Miami University and has experience in the Chicago market working with Financial Services and Brokerage clients.

Mollie says that she had a moment over the past year where she felt that she was ready: “From the beginning, my great-grandfather had a passion for building relationships with the people he worked for. I have grown up watching my family work in the construction industry and knew I would be a part of it someday. It is an honor to now work alongside my grandfather, uncle, and my dad to continue to expand A. Martini & Co.’s project portfolio. For the short time I have been here, I can see how their passion and expertise has formed some incredible relationships with owners and operators in Pittsburgh. I am really looking forward to being a part of this legacy.”

On Monday, September 25, 2017, Excela Health unveiled another phase of the healthcare system’s multi-million dollar renovation to transform this facility into Excela Square at Frick-a hybrid medical mall that will include emergency services, inpatient care and outpatient services.

Excela Health’s Frick Hospital Main Lobby

A. Martini & Co. served as the General Contractor for the multi-phased renovation of the various departments on the first and third floors of Frick Hospital.

The areas that were updated, on the first floor, include the hospital’s main entrance and lobby with new floor to near-ceiling windows that house the doorways that were designed by a company that offer similar services to this door installation company for example. The lobby flows into Outpatient Check-In, Outpatient Surgery, and the Hospital Cafe. Additional departments that were completely updated on the first floor were MRI, Xray, Ultrasound, Women’s Center, Blood Draw and CT Scan. Many new items of equipment have been brought in for this purpose, from providers similar to Butterfly Network and other makers of high-end medical items.

On the third floor, our team performed a complete makeover of the Cardiology Department, which entailed relocating the Cardiology team to a temporary area on the first floor while full demolition and fit-out was completed.

Thorough coordination was illustrated with the phases that involved the highly critical areas: MRI, Xray and CT Suites. Our team worked through critical shut-downs, coordinating directly with each department to keep on the aggressive timeline to deliver the space to Frick Hospital’s Facility Department so their coordination was seamless with the new Siemen’s equipment being installed in the facility. The CT Suite proved to be a bit of a different approach, as our team was able to coordinate activities, as well as open spaces so that Frick Hospital could offer a mobile CT unit on the first floor while the actual department was renovated.

Coordination throughout all phases went incredibly well and allowed Frick Hospital to maintain all of their Imaging capabilities and general Patient Care through construction.

Mike Larson-Edwards; Brian Swain; Excela Health’s Scott Koscho, VP of Support Services; Dr. William A. Jenkins, Dr. of Department of Emergency Medicine; Angelo Martini, Jr., COO

Davis Stokes Collaborative’s Willie Stokes, Partner; Excela Health’s VP and COO, Mike Busch; Angelo Martini Jr., COO, A. Martini & Co.

Chuck Brandl, Brian Swain, Emily Landerman, and Mike Larson-Edwards

Angelo Martini, Jr.; Charles Brandl; Excela Health’s David Byers, Director of Support Services and Safety; Mike Larson-Edwards, Project Manager, A. Martini & Co.

A. Martini & Co.’s Project Engineer, Brian Swain; Excela Health’s CEO, Robert J. Rogalski, Esq.; A. Martini’s Angelo Martini, Jr., COO

Excela Health’s Dr. William A. Jenkins, FACEP, Dept. of Emergency Medicine/EMS Medical Director and Angelo A. Martini, Jr., COO of A. Martini & Co.

The Pittsburgh Business Times, in their May 26 print edition, featured a focus on Construction, in particular: Healthcare Construction. The focus honed in on the largest construction projects, currently in the works by local health systems across Western Pennsylvania. Two of A. Martini & Co.’s projects were featured in the edition: Excela Health’s Frick Hospital Renovation, as well as the new-construction for Excela Square at Latrobe.

Per the article:

Jeff Burd, publisher of BreakingGround magazine, expects a four-year boom period for health care construction in the region, and dedicated the March-April issue of the publication of the Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania to health care.

“Rarely have there been so many major projects in the pipeline by virtually every hospital system in virtually all the markets they serve,” Burd wrote.

A. Martini & Co. healthcare portfolio entails everything from small renovations in existing medical facilities, renovations and additions of Emergency and OR Departments, along with major multi-floor, multi-department expansions, as well as new, out-of-the-ground construction for healthcare networks in the region. We continue to expand the projects in this market with repeat healthcare clients. Find more information on our projects here: A. Martini & Co. Projects.

If you missed the article and are interested in the details around the healthcare boom in Western Pennsylvania, their online version is available here: PBT: Bringing Care Closer to Home or, if you are a subscriber, you can always open up their digital version of the May 26th edition online.