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108 BANKSRIDGE ROAD, FORT MILL, SC 29715 (C) 803-322-3635 [email protected]

Richard G Novitsky AIA, NCARB

Objective

Highly talented, NCARB Certified, Architect seeks to be an integral contributing team leader in a professional

Architectural firm that strives to be at the top of the competition. I have the educational, technical and practical

experience that has proven invaluable to the success of my past projects. Motivated, intuitive, self-starting, devoted

and honest are many of my personal traits. I seek an Architectural firm that shares my philosophy and desire to

create well thought-out Architectural designs and solutions that meet the needs of the client, the community, the

environment, and furthermore will stand the test of time.

Skills and Software Knowledge

AutoCAD 2010 Microsoft Project Professional RFQ Presentations

Autodesk Revit BIM Microsoft Power Point Client Interviews

Google SketchUp Microsoft Word 2010 Contract Negotiation

Adobe Photoshop Newforma CD Documentation

Adobe Acrobat Excel Project Management

Rendering / Sketching Specification Editing Design Team Leadership

Drafting Document Compiling RFI, PCO, and CO

Experience

03-2005 to 11-2009 Moseley Architects Charlotte, NC

Project Architect / Project Manager - Responsible for over $146 Million in Project Scope Firm specializing in Higher Education, K-12, and Civic Projects including Institutional, Correctional and Judicial Complexes.

My responsibilities were to lead the project design and team members in the production and coordination of all phases of the

construction documents, to work with the Principal-in-Charge to carefully and completely understand the Owners’ needs in

adherence to all construction budgets and timelines, and furthermore implement cost saving measures through practical measures

and environmentally conscious design.

Greenville County Adult Detention Center – Greenville, SC

Greenville County Juvenile Detention Center – Greenville, SC

York County Prison – Moss Justice Center – York, SC

York County Jail Expansion – Moss Justice Center – York, SC

Craven County Judicial Center – New Bern, NC

Guilford County Jail – Guilford, NC

Rowan County Jail – Salisbury, NC

Marian Wright Edelman Library – Bennettsville, SC

Indian Land High School – Indian Land, SC

Hannah Pamplico High School Auditorium – Pamplico, SC

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03-2004 to 03-2005 MWT Architects Charlotte, NC

Project Architect / Project Manager - Responsible for over $20 Million in Project Scope The Pinnacle – Mixed Use – Retail & Office – Henderson, Nevada

Robindale Plaza – C-Store – Gas Station – Las Vegas, Nevada

Desert Paradise – Suntera Resort – Las Vegas, Nevada

Davidson Office Complex – Business and retail mixed use - Concord, NC

NAPA Auto Parts – Charlotte, NC

Ducati / BMW - Motorcycle Dealership, Charlotte, NC

Newell Office Building Complex – Multi-use Business and Retail, Charlotte, NC

2001 to 2003 LANDS Design Akron, Ohio

Sole Proprietor

LANDS Design offered high-end residential design and construction services throughout the Greater Akron/ Cleveland area.

Highlight of career was the design and publication of “The United States of America Freedom Memorial” for the victims of 911

broadcast on CNN, Akron Beacon Journal, The Suburbanite and The Visor, Public display First Night,

Firestone Country Club, Archbishop Hoban, VFW and Ove Arup Engineers in Manhattan

The United States of America – Freedom Memorial

Ancient Order of Hibernian’s Community Center – Akron, OH

Interval Brotherhood Home – Expansion and housing – Akron, OH

Model Engineering – Office expansion and workshop – Akron, OH

Treen Residence – Portage Lakes, OH

Spiros Residence – Green, OH

Rospo Residence – Portage Lakes, OH

Carter Residence – Portage Lakes, OH

Lawrence and Son’s Offices and Warehouse – Akron, OH

Davis Door Warehouse and Manufacturing Facility – Norton, OH

1999 to 2000 TC Architects Akron, Ohio

Project Architect - Responsible for over $12 million in project scope Firm specializing in Higher Educational and Retail Centers

University of Akron Sociology Department – Renovation to the Polsky’s building 3rd floor

University of Akron Psychology Department – Renovation to the Polsky’s building 5th floor

Kaufmann’s Department Store – Renovation and Interior Design - Amherst, NY

Kaufmann’s Department Store – Renovation and Interior Design – Steubenville, OH

Lodi Hospital – Emergency Response Center – Lodi, OH

Euclid Hospital Feasibility Study

1997 to 1998 Richard Fleischman Studio Cleveland, Ohio

Project Architect – Responsible for over $30 million in project scope Award winning design studio, specializing in Ecclesiastic, Higher Education and mass-transit system design

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport – Lower Concourse D – Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus Addition – Highland Hills, OH

Saint Michaels Archangel Church - Canton, OH



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1994-1996 Krumroy Construction Akron, Ohio

Project Architect / CAD/ Intern Design/Build Construction Company with in house Architectural services

Landmark Plastics Corporate Office and Manufacturing Facility, Akron, OH

The Chapel – Renovations and Addition to Existing Church, Akron, Ohio

First National Bank Historical Renovation Re-adaptive Use, Copley, Ohio

Reimer Elementary School, Akron, OH

Vikamatic Corporate Office and Warehouse, Wadsworth, Ohio

ACME & Reider Grocery Stores, throughout Akron, Ohio

1993-1994 Fabri-Centers Of America Hudson, Ohio

CAD Technician/ Intern Jo-Ann Fabric & Cargo Express Stores: Renovated 300 Stores, Set up CAD automatic tracking software, Developed Prototype

Cargo Express Store with Company Logo and new signage

East Coast and Midwest Locations – Verified as built documents and field measurements for real-estate acquisitions

1991-1992 Team 4 Architects Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

CAD Technician/ Intern Project team member for Society Banks Fairview Park, Chapel Hill and South Plaza, Custom Residential, Hand Draftsman

Education

1986 to 1992 Kent State School of Architecture

and Environmental Design

Kent, Ohio

Bachelor of Architecture

1983 to 1985 The University of Akron Akron, Ohio

Undergraduate Studies

Art and Graphic Design

1979 - 1982 Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, Ohio

License & Certifications American Institute of Architects Member - 30111406 Since 1995

National Council of Architectural Registration Board - 66067 01-26-2009

Ohio Registered Architect - 9511147 08-30-1995

North Carolina Registered Architect - 11566 08-28-2009

South Carolina Registered Architect - 8100 09-28-2009



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References Client at Moss Justice Center, York, South Carolina Chief Ralph Misle York County Sheriff's Office

Moss Justice Center

1675-2A York Highway

York, SC 29745

Tel: (803) 628-3059, Fax: (803) 628-

3075

[email protected]

Former Associate at Moseley Architects Mr. Dale Horton, Senior Security Designer 3200 Norfolk Street

Richmond, Virginia

23230

Tel: 804.794.7555

Fax: 804.355.5690

[email protected]

General Contractor at Moss Justice Center Randy Ransom, Construction Manager JM Cope Construction

1069 Bayshore Drive P.O. Box 4047

Rock Hill, SC 29732

Tel: 803-329-3250

[email protected]

Complete Portfolio available at time of job interview

Table of Contents

Greenville Adult Detention Center - Greenville South Carolina Page 1-6

Richard G Novitsky AIA - In Association with MA

Greenville Juvenile Detention Center - Greenville South Carolina Pages 7-10


Craven County Judicial Center - New Bern, NC Pages 11-16


York Moss Justice Center Prison Camp - York, SC Pages 17-20


York Moss Justice Center Jail Expansion - York, SC Pages 21-27


Guilford County Jail - Greensboro, NC Pages 28-32


Rowan County Satellite Jail - Salisbury, NC Page 33


Project Location Map Page 34

Appendix

1 Greenville Adult Detention Center - Greenville South Carolina


Each year the jail receives more than 40,000 visitors and has an intake of more than 22,000 inmates. It is the largest rated jail in South Carolina. Contacts: Mr. Scotty Bodiford, Greenville County Jail Administrator Captain John Vandermosten, Mr. James Dorriety, Assistant County Administrator for Public Safety Mr. Dru Kennedy, Administrator for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Consultant Project Type: Prisons, Adult Detention Work Type: New Work Began: 06/2005 Work Completed: 01/2007 Project Budget: $13,000,000.00 Contractor: MB Kahn Argo Division, Mr. Dale Goldman CM Project Scope: The project was selected to be a design-build contract with a 13 million dollar construction budget which would increase the overall rated capacity of the jail by an additional 448 inmates. Programing requirements included; a private staff eating area along with food service warming kitchen; sight and sound separation of male and female inmate population, video visitation and retrofits to existing facility, secure and efficient connector to existing facility. Ongoing operations of existing facility to remain uninterrupted throughout construction phase. My involvement: Selected as the Project Architect by the PIC, I spearheaded the graphic design and development of the conceptual design along with coordination of Teaming partners to secure the award for the Requests for Qualifications and Design Services. The proposal time limitation was less than two weeks. I was tasked with the comprehensive planning and coordination of all design elements throughout the entirety of the project including: site layout, floor plans, security envelope, equipment and devices, vertical elements, structural grid layout, roof plan and equipment, interior finishes and equipment, coordination of MEP. Furthermore I was responsible for overall Life Safety, exiting evacuation routes and meeting all local, state and DOC requirements. Onsite Representation: Monthly onsite visits, observation of construction, fast track solutions to RFI’s, project meetings and minutes. Results: The project was constructed one month ahead of schedule and $300,000.00 under budget. The $12.7 million expansion was built at a cost of about $30,000 a bed, less than half of the national per bed average. The mission to build the maximum number of beds at the lowest cost and still meet or exceed all state requirements was successfully met. The project provided the local economy with an additional 36 law enforcement staffing positions.

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My direct involvement would be a deciding factor in the selection of the firm for an additional $7 Million dollar Juvenile Detention Facility for the County of Greenville, SC, less than a year later. General Description of Solution: Inmates are grouped and housed according to four security levels: Special Housing, Maximum, Medium and Minimum

The Special Management Unit first floor consists of a 64-total-bed single level/single cell layout, designed as an indirect podular unit. Each “pod” consists of 16 single cells arranged in a linear format. A Dayroom is provided, each with two (2) four-man steel tables. Each pod also has its own designated secure exterior recreation yard. Secure officer station providing remote operations and secondary means of control.



The Second Floor Level (Bridge Connector) consists of two 64-bed direct-supervision housing dormitories, which can also be remotely operated if necessary from the main control room located on the fifth floor.

The Third Floor Level is similar in design to the second floor level, and is comprised of two 64-bed direct-supervision dormitories, all located on a single level. The combined flexibility of these two-floor arrangements give Greenville County 256 dormitory beds that can be used by male or female inmates in a very staff-efficient manner.


The Fourth Floor Level consists of two (2) 64-bed direct-supervision housing units with eight-person cells. Each of these two pods was designed to include a mezzanine level for maximum efficiency of space design.

The Fifth Floor Level is the central control center for the entire addition as well as having the capability to control the entire jail complex of roughly 1,500 inmates.



“Lessons Learned” Exploration of “Jail within a Jail” Concepts: The design of fully decentralized housing units is the first step towards the development of a “jail within a jail” concept. Each housing unit is designed to only allow inmate movement for either release or to the courts. This design significantly reduces staff-intensive movement of inmates out of the units. Creating a Setting where Objective Classification and Housing Types Help Each Other: This design created a solution where all housing units are in a direct supervisory setting (with the required exception of the first floor SMU). With the total annex housing “pod” total of 10 total distinct housing areas, Greenville County Jail officers have numerous options by which to operate this facility.

References: Mr. Scotty Bodiford 20 McGee Street Greenville, SC 29601 864-467-2330 Phone Captain John Vandermosten 20 McGee Street Greenville, SC 29601 864-467-2330 Phone Mr. Dru Kennedy South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice 4900 Broad River Road Columbia SC, 29212-3552 Telephone: 803-896-9749

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Contacts: Mr. Scotty Bodiford, Greenville County Jail Administrator Captain John Vandermosten, Mr. Dru Kennedy, Administrator for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Consultant Project Type: Juvenile Detention Work Type: New Work Began: 05/2006 Work Completed: Postponed Project Budget: $7,000,000 Project Scope: Greenville Jail is situated at the “gateway” into the city atop a high bluff. The client wished to meet State Regulatory Standards for Juvenile’s and expand their existing campus to include a new 48 bed Juvenile Detention Home. The client’s only undeveloped area in which to build this new facility sat adjacent to the north of the adult facility on a sloping embankment of over 40 feet in drop. The project called for separate male and female single bed sleeping arrangements with direct access to physical exercise areas, educational classrooms and linked to a secure and private vehicle sally port intake receiving and also to convenient public visitation. My involvement: Selected as the Project Architect by the PIC, I spearheaded the graphic design and development of the conceptual design along with coordination of teaming partners to secure the award for the Requests for Qualifications and Design Services. The proposal time limitation was less than two weeks. Results: The design of this State of The Art Facility was literally functioned to meet the site constraints first, and later formed into a secure, yet pleasingly modern facility.

Greenville Juvenile Detention Center - Greenville South Carolina Richard G Novitsky AIA - In Association with MA

General Description of Solution: Medical Exam and Nurses Station on the lower level; Detention Housing, and Main Control on the Mid- Level; and Dining, Educational / Administration functions on the upper level I was able to utilize the sloping grades to my advantage whereby all intake, storage and Initial processing would occur on the lower level off Henrietta Street. First response and mechanical connections were also integrated off of existing utilities at this level.

The secure vehicle sally port will be large enough to allow the turn-around of an emergency ambulance or extended van transport vehicles. Additional temporary parking areas for the local Sheriff department shall be provided for as well. The building will required an elevator and two stair towers for emergency egress.


The intermediate level contained four distinct sleeping areas for both male and female Juveniles. Supervision was podular remote with the central control located adjacent to the housing units. All units would have direct access to an outdoor recreation area large enough for an open air, yet securely enclosed full-size basketball court. This recreation yard would also serve as an emergency containment area for up to approximately 70 individuals.

Staff entry and food delivery is off the mid-level adjacent to the existing adult facility service entrance. The new facility required an emergency generator and fuel storage tank for three day duration.


The upper level contained administrative offices, educational classrooms and attorney related areas. Public access would be off existing parking through a grand entrance plaza. Natural lighting into the classrooms was introduced through secured clerestory windows. All levels were linked via a secured stairwell and elevator.

Greenville County’s plans to build a standalone juvenile detention facility next to the adult jail have been put on hold because of the economy, said Scotty Bodiford, jail administrator. References: Mr. Scotty Bodiford – Greenville Jail Administration 20 McGee Street Greenville, SC 29601 864-467-2330 Phone Captain John Vandermosten – Greenville Jail Officer 20 McGee Street Greenville, SC 29601 864-467-2330 Phone Mr. Dru Kennedy – SCDJJ Consultant South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice 4900 Broad River Road Columbia SC, 29212-3552

Telephone: 803-896-9749

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Craven County Judicial Center - New Bern, NC Richard G Novitsky AIA - In Association with MA

“This building belongs to the citizens of Craven County,” said Sheriff Jerry Monette, keynote speaker. “We’ll take very good care of it and protect it.” “Without exception, it is one of the finest, most well-designed facilities on the East Coast,” he said. Contacts: Mr. Harold Blizzard, County Commissioner Sheriff Jerry Monette, Chief Jail Administrator Project Type: Courthouses, Governmental Offices, PrisonsWork Type: New Work Began: 06/2007 Work Completed: 11/2009 Project Budget: $25.4 Million Contractor: DeVere Construction, Mr. Tom Bennett CM

Project Scope: In late November, 2009, the new $30 million Craven County Judicial Center on Clarks Road was opened. The state-of-the-art facility has 113,000 square feet and can house up to 292 prisoners, providing maximum, medium and minimum security along with housing units for both male and female inmates. The new complex houses the new sheriff’s office, detective offices, and a state of the art forensic lab, administrative offices, squad rooms, conference rooms, command room and an exercise and break rooms for deputies. It also includes a criminal evidence lab with three times more storage area and equipment than the previous facility. District and Magistrate courtrooms, along with offices for Judges, attorneys and secretarial support are conveniently accessed and secured by having all public subject to pre-scanning and metal detection at the main entrance. All other entranceways are secured by the addition of key pad access, CCTV and name/badge recognition. A separate public video visitation room is linked to all housing units so that inmate transportation is kept to a minimum and so the public is maintained outside of secured perimeters.

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The kitchen area is equipped to feed more than 600 inmates. All intake and deliveries are via a secured vehicle loading area and separated vehicle sally port. Inmate movement has been dramatically curtailed in comparison to the old downtown jail. A new inmate medical wing includes exam rooms, dental and x-ray rooms, nurse stations, doctor offices and secured inmate waiting areas. My involvement: Selected as the Project Architect by the PIC, I spearheaded the graphic design and development of the conceptual design along with coordination of Teaming partners to secure the award for the Requests for Qualifications and Design Services. The proposal time limitation was less than four weeks. I was tasked with the comprehensive planning and coordination of all design elements throughout the entirety of the project including: site layout, floor plans, security envelope, equipment and devices, vertical elements, structural grid layout, roof plan and equipment, interior finishes and equipment, coordination of MEP. Furthermore I was responsible for overall Life Safety, exiting evacuation routes and meeting all local, state and DOC requirements. Faced with a new Development: The Judicial Center began as a typical design, bid, build project, under the guide of another project manager. During the Schematic Design phase the principal in charge suddenly and unexpectedly fell seriously ill for over six months, recovering from a massive heart attack. Also at this time, the project manager decided to part ways with the company, leaving me entirely on my own to take over the entire job, with little and incomplete documentation by the previous manager. Eager to prove my loyalty to the company and given the lack of leadership in the office, I immediately took the task in hand and assumed all management roles on the project, from client meetings and correspondence with the owner’s CM to continuation of the project design documents, coordination of all engineering, specifications, security design, scheduling, and all preparations for the bid. It should be mentioned that the owner’s Construction Manager placed an added burden on the design team by changing the terms of the AIA contract into a Multiple Bid scenario in lieu of the single prime more than half way through the project. A year’s worth of work had to be broken down into a total of six Packages and coordinated with all aspects of the design, engineering documents and specifications so that they could begin site preparations before the onset of winter. Time to complete this task was less than two months. Package 1: Off/ Site Utilities Package 2: Building Pad Package 3: On Site Utilities Package 4: Building Shell Package 5: FFE – Interiors, Furnishing and Equipment Package 6: Data and Communications Further complicating matters was the realization that the previous Project Manager did not document early design decisions and the owner’s selection of critical items such as mechanical system preferences. The entire design was originally set up for roof top HVAC units. The previous project manager instructed the Mechanical engineers to design based on this information even though the owner requested that the design for mechanicals be based on a four pipe system from day one. During life cycle cost analysis and preliminary project cost estimates, the previous project manager changed the design without an expressed notification to the client of this decision.


With only a couple months to bid date, I was faced with revising the entire mechanical system from roof top units to a four pipe system. The entire mechanical ductwork and coordination of structural and architectural elements had to be re-investigated. My direct involvement in this this matter was crucial in successfully coming to a solution that met the owner’s needs, limited construction cost escalation and maintained the design and construction schedules. Due to this change in mechanical systems I was required to value engineer over $1 million out of the project. I did so successfully without compromising the design or security of the facility.


Program: Magistrate Intake and Booking Magistrate Waiting Reception Desk Magistrate Office 4 Work Stations Storage Room Private Restroom Magistrate Court Jury Box Deliberation Room Jury Break Room Bailiff Station

Secured Vehicle Sally Port Pre-Booking Holding Cells Breatholizer Room Waiting Area 4 Group Holding Cells Isolation Cell Inmate Attorney Visitation Rooms Property Storage Release Dress Out & Showers Officer Office Restroom Raised Booking Desk

District Court Sheriff Department District Court Judges Bench Clerk of Court Bailiffs Station Security Electronics Private Office Interview Rooms Clerk of Court Office Judges Chambers & Restroom Secured Storage District Attorney Offices Attorney Offices Cashier Office Secured Lobby and Officer Station Public Waiting Public Restrooms Staff Toilets Janitor Closet Communication Closet

Public Waiting Shared Reception Video Visitation Room General Offices Sheriff’s Office, Conference & Private Restroom Supply / Copy Room Sheriff Clerical Secure Records Room Mail Room 4 General Offices Kitchen & Services Secured Delivery / Sally Port Kitchen – Core 600 Dishwasher Area Dry Storage Walk In Refrigeration Walk In Freeze Manager Office Officer Dining Laundry

Detective Department Evidence Lab Detective work Area Witness Interview Rooms Narcotics Equipment Room Supervisor Office 3 Detective Offices Restrooms Secure Records Data Entry and Computer Room Training Room / Conference Weight Room Civil Work Area

Vehicle Investigation Garages Armory Evidence Processing Lab Evidence Storage Refrigerated Evidence Pass-Thru and Storage Commanders Office Lieutenant Office Sergeant Office Conference

Patrol Department Inmate Housing 3 Offices General Storage Break Room Showers and Locker Room Clerical Support Records Chief Jailer

Male Max Unit A – 48 Bed with 4 bed Segregation Unit Male Max Unit B – 48 Bed with 4 bed Segregation Unit Male Med Unit A – 48 Bed with 4 bed Segregation Unit Male Med Unit B – 48 Bed with 4 bed Segregation Unit Female Housing – Mixed Classification – 72 Bed Unit Male Minimum – Work Release Dormitory – 40 Bed


References: Mr. Harold Blizzard, Craven County Manager Craven County Government 406 Craven St New Bern NC 28560-4971 252-636-6600 Phone

Sheriff Jerry Monette Craven County Sheriff's Office 1100 Clarks Rd

New Bern, NC 28562252-636-6620 Phone

Mr. Eric Chapman, Construction Manager / Owner’s Representative Construction Control Corporation 1157-A Executive Circle Cary, NC 27511 P 919.481.3713

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"This project has been needed for several years. And with referendum not passing (March 2006), it's taken the county some time to get the financing in place," Wilson said. "Now that we have it, we need it as soon as possible because of prison population and the need for the sheriff to have additional space." Project Type:

Prisons

Work Type: New Work Began: 12/2007Work Completed: 10/2008 Project Budget: $9.7 Million Contractor: JM Cope, Mr. Randy Ransom, Construction Manager

The new facility by the numbers

10 -- Months the project should be completed in

116 -- Number of inmates the prison had this week in its 120-bed prison

256 -- Number of beds in the new prison

57,433 -- Square footage of the new facility

$9.7 million -- Total cost of the prison project To alleviate overcrowding in the existing Jail, a separate prison facility was required to house up to 250 inmates. All sentenced prisoners would be relocated to this new facility and plans to expand the Moss Justice Center could begin. In order to expedite the construction of the Prison Camp Facility, the project would be bid in multiple packages. Package 1: Site and Utilities Package 2: Pre-Engineered Building Package 3: Pre-Manufactured Cells Package 4: General Construction Package 5: Furnishings Fixtures and Equipment The new 57,000 Square Foot Facility was designed and ready for occupancy in less than 12 months. As the project manager and Architect, I was instrumental in establishing and coordinating all design work on these various packages and furthermore establishing the design and construction schedules to complete this “Fast Track” project on time and on budget.

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The complex was divided in two by a continuous fire rated assembly. A centralized control room with visual sightlines into all pods was placed off the main corridor. Three minimum dormitory style male housing units with secured recreation yards faced west, while the maximum rated housing units were on the east side of the building. Segregated female and mini-dormitory housing were included to add flexibility for staffing and maintain separation of inmate classifications. Staff and Public parking was separated along with a controlled delivery and work/release parking area. Reception, Restrooms and Public Visitation were placed off the main entrance lobby and monitored by staff at the reception desk along with a metal detector unit. Administration, Sheriff’s Office, clerical support, officer conference and weight room could be accessed only by staff through a separate and secure entrance. A conveniently located, yet secured, medical area with inmate waiting, nurse reception station, exam rooms, dental exam room and doctor’s offices was also incorporated into the design.

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March 13, 2010 To Whom It May Concern; I felt quite honored when my friend, Richard Novitsky, asked me to write a letter of reference for him. I have known Richard professionally for approximately three years and have worked closely with him on several major projects. During this time, Richard has consistently maintained only the highest standards in his profession. He has been a loyal and dedicated employee and has worked diligently to represent his clients and his company on the projects that our company was involved in. Each of these projects had a high level of difficulty with regard to complexity of design and overall completion schedules. Without Richard’s dedication and hard work, neither of these projects would have been nearly as successful for the owner and our company as they turned out to be. While working closely with Richard and often times under difficult circumstances, I have grown to appreciate this man’s character and commitment to his family. While Richard was a dedicated employee, he always impressed me as putting his family first. Richard often spoke of his wife and children in the most devoted of terms. He demonstrated time and time again that this commitment to and love for his family was the most important thing in his life. I consider myself fortunate indeed to be able to consider Richard Novitsky both a professional colleague and personal friend. There are few people in our industry that I place more confidence in when it comes to honesty, integrity and devotion toward doing the right thing than Richard Novitsky. He is one of the most reliable, honest, hardworking and intelligent people that I have had the privilege to work with in my thirty-five years in this industry. Sincerely, M.R. Ransom Senior Project Manager J.M. Cope Construction Company, Inc.

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The project was completed ahead of schedule and is planned for an additional housing unit to bring the rated capacity up to 500 inmates. All site utilities and MEP requirements were designed to handle this future addition. The phase II plans would incorporate the addition of a full service kitchen. To my knowledge, Sheriff Jimmy Ramsey and his staff are very pleased with the new facility and I was selected as the Project Manager for the expansions and renovations to the existing Jail Facility because of my direct involvement with this project. References:

James E. Ramsey, Prison Supervisor York County Prison 750 Justice Blvd

York, SC 29745

(803) 628-3052

Randy Ransom, Sr. Project Manger JM Cope Construction 1069 Bayshore Drive P.O. Box 4047 Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 329-3250

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York Moss Justice Center Jail Expansion - York County, SC Richard G Novitsky AIA - In Association with MA

“Building upon the success of the recently completed Prison Camp at the York County Moss Justice Center, my leadership and project management skills were a key factor in winning this project for the company”. Project Type: Jail Work Type: New & RenovationsWork Began: 12/2008 Work Completed: 10/2009 Project Budget: $11.3 Million Contractor: JM Cope, Mr. Randy Ransom, Construction Manager Actions York County Council Monday, February 18, 2008 Approved architectural design services related to the Moss Justice Detention Center (Jail) Expansion Project as part of the 2002-2010 York County Facilities Expansion Program

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The Detention Center is located at the Moss Justice Center and is a 331-bed direct supervision facility that opened in March of 1995. The Detention Center is charged with holding individuals who have been arrested by various law enforcement agencies in York County and held until they post bond or are ordered released by a court or transferred to a state institution after court sentencing. The Detention Center also houses inmates for the US Marshal Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement under an agreement that provides compensation to the county. This expansion included site improvements, new emergency generator, emergency vehicle roadway, and connections to existing utilities. The new addition consisted of approximately 33,500 square feet to provide a 64-bed Special Management Housing Unit, a 72-bed General Population Housing Unit plus other support spaces. Renovation to the existing facility was approximately 21,000 square feet and included door replacement at Detention Housing Unit A plus renovations to accommodate a new public video visitation room and system.

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The former York County Prison underwent an extensive renovation to accommodate additional bed space needs for the Detention Center. The completion date for the former Prison Camp renovation was June of 2009 and the expansion completion date for the Jail Expansion was April 2010. Upon completion of the renovation and expansion projects the facility will have a bed capacity of over 550 beds.

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References: Chief Ralph Misle, Jail Administrator Moss Justice Center 1675-3A York Highway York, SC 29745

(803) 493-3722

Randy Ransom, Sr. Project Manger JM Cope Construction 1069 Bayshore Drive P.O. Box 4047 Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 329-3250

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“GREENSBORO Guilford County commissioners got a surprise Wednesday when they found out the county will likely save nearly $10 million from the estimated cost of the new jail”

In 2006, while working on the Craven County Judicial Center in New Bern, I was requested to help on the proposal to secure the RFQ for the New Guilford Jail by the PIC. I was the Lead Architect as part of a three man team that developed conceptual designs and a PowerPoint presentation for the RFQ that was awarded by the City of Greensboro.

The new 1000 bed facility would be a high rise structure located adjacent to the existing jail and would require a means to transport officers and inmates back and forth via a connector link. In a few short weeks I created plans and massing studies, along with building sections that clearly showed the client how all this could be achieved. I personally created the presentation boards & studies that were used during the job interview and the subsequent award of the project. Contacts: Carolyn Wells Kibler, Project Manager Mr. John Duke, Balfour Beatty Construction Superintendent Zach Kane, MA Team Member (Currently at LS3P) Project Type: Governmental Offices, Courthouse, Prisons

Work Type: New Work Began: 09/2009 Under Construction Work Completed: Summer of 2012 Project Budget: $100 Million (CM at Risk bid awarded $84.9 million) Contractor: Balfour Beatty Construction and R.J. Griffin & Company


1,600 Core Function Entry Plaza and Grand Public Lobby Public Video Visitation Jail Administration Offices Law Enforcement Department Officer Training and Fitness Rooms Locker and Private Staff Restrooms Magistrate Court, Offices & Inmate Processing Video Arraignment Pre-trial Services Secure Record Storage Intake Booking Property Storage - Issue and Receiving Release Processing Vehicular Sally Port – Sized for Bus Transport Holding Full Service Kitchen - Secured Storage and Delivery Ancillary Maintenance, Data, Security and Mechanical Rooms Inmate Housing areas include cells or dormitories with dayrooms, secured exterior recreation yards, multipurpose rooms, video arraignment spaces and supportive spaces. A medical wing separate from the general population was programmed on the second floor.


Site Progress Photographs – Guilford County Jail

Site Progress Photographs – Guilford County Jail


After the award of the project in early 2006, I requested from the VP in charge to be placed in charge of the project as the Project Manager. My offer was turned down by the PIC for another in the office who had closer ties with the jail administration staff. The early schematic design work was produced by an intern and handed over to a design team of about six others. In January of 2009, I was requested by the PIC/VP to take over the project due to the lack of progress of the Construction Documents. It had been in the office for over three years without a single full set of documents compiled and reviewed. It would be my task manage and revitalize the team and to go through the entire project, correct errors, omissions, coordinate specifications, Architectural, Interiors, MEP, Structural, Security, Civil and expedite the deliverables for bidding. This task was given high priority and was to be completed ASAP. My review found that: The structural precast was designed too big for any crane to lift them. The entire column grid was uncoordinated and columns not located properly. The building was not oriented on the site, skewed and impeded on adjacent property lines and setbacks. Inmate bus transport turning radii did not function and furthermore impossible to drive through the secured parking area. I found holes in the floor where structural had been left out, elevator shafts that were too small and not lined up from floor to floor with no structural supports or access for motors and rails. The penthouse had no maintenance access and the roof had massive holes where the plans were never updated and exterior wall panels had no structural means for support. The tunnel connection headroom was too low and there was nowhere for utilities and fire suppression lines to run. Additionally the design lacked foundation drainage with no, or incomplete, connections to existing utilities and no secondary emergency means to pump water out of the basement should primary systems fail. The structural precast details and the architectural details were completely wrong and not coordinated between trades along with the precast manufacturer’s recommended details. Mechanical access and means to replace HVAC units were non-existent and impracticable. The Life Safety plans were incorrect, including: egress routes, exiting lighting, and furthermore the mechanical smoke compartments did not match between Architectural and Mechanical plans (All code violations). Numerous security breaches, inadequate security bar reinforcing, and lack of continuity of secure perimeter were discovered. The connection tunnel and existing jail locations were incorrect and the entire project had no relationships to existing and established benchmarks, or means to provide accurate information for the layout of the entire building. Many ADA code violations and incorrect handicap clearances and heights were discovered. The exiting stairs were incorrect and not coordinated with Civil and grading plans. All detailing of public walkways and landscaping details were missing. Security communications and locking devices of perimeter gates were uncoordinated along with an incorrect vehicle gate specification and details.

In all, along with a few trusted associates, I spent 8 months to correct these inadequacies. Luckily voting for the referendum to fund this project was delayed and all official plan reviews were in place in time to bid the project without delay. It was my dedication, due diligence and keen sense of construction document detailing that was the primary reason that this project was bid successfully, 10-20 million dollars under budget.


Reference: Carolyn Wells Kibler, Project Manager 6012 Colchester Place Charlotte, NC 28210 Telephone: (704) 544-6687 Zach Kane, Associate Team Member LS3P – (Current Employer) 227 W Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: (704) 333-6686

33 Rowan County Satellite Jail - Salisbury, NC


Rowan County Satellite Jail Facility is a minimum security 160 bed adult facility. The project will be a standalone I-3 Use facility that is extremely staff efficient. Open dormitory housing with four direct supervision pods shall be located adjacent to the main control center for maximizing officer observation of inmates. One way mirrored security glazing will also be utilized to reduce the inmate visibility to controlled areas. All dormitories will have direct access to natural daylight and a recreation yard directly accessible from each day room. Video visitation will allow inmates to have video conversation with family members. As a smaller jail facility the spaces have been efficiently programmed and furthermore, will accommodate the needs as outlined by the client. Booking with an enclosed sally port allows direct transfer of inmates out of sight of the general public. A warming kitchen to serve 320 inmates will be provided along with laundry services. Due to a tight construction budget the kitchen will be cored for immediate needs only. As part of phase 2 expansion, the kitchen equipment will be relocated to a larger space capable of serving 600 inmates. Administrative offices with private break-room and conference for staff shall be provided. The total gross square footage is 27,000 square feet.

The project was originally intended to be based on a pre-engineered structure; however, during schematic design phase it became apparent to me that traditional bearing wall construction would be the most cost effective and secure means of construction. All mechanical systems will be enclosed in mezzanines and accessible by maintenance staff without having to travel through secured areas. My direct involvement in building program and the schematic layout was paramount in maintaining secured areas, allowed the ability for future expansion and prevented the company from making critical design errors. Preliminary construction estimates at the time of SD phase were on track with the owner’s budget and the design schedule was on time. This project was designed in the Revit modeling program.

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