MINTER 2002

ENCORE! A Publication of MBI, Inc. General Contracting Construction Management

VOLUME I

I FXPANI3' MBI AWARDED 42,000 SF CORE & SHELL PROJECT BY BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK

The MBI Group was recently awarded the contract to build The Boys' Club of

I New York's new 3-story, 42,000 SF Marion McMahon Abbe Clubhouse in Flushing, New York.

This exciting Core and Shell project includes a 90' x 35' indoor swimming pool, classrooms, offices, game rooms, meeting rooms, computer labs, a gym- nasium and a library.

Thc Boys' Club of Ncw York

On December 7,2001, The Boys' Club held a groundbreaking ceremony at the project site.

According to MBI's President, Edward S. Campanella, "MBI has taken partic- ular interest in the Clubhouse Project as The Boys' Club organization has built a strong history of providing vital services for New York's neighborhood youth-critical for New York's suc- cess. I am a product of the East Village Boys' Club and I attribute the leader- ship skills I have today to this impor-

Cnmpelln and his mother, Margaret GmpanclL at rhc Bop' Club groundbrcaLing

tant organization. We look forward to providing the highest quality core and shell construction for The Boys' Club and welcome the opportunity to giv back to the community."

The project is already underway wit the demolition of the elsisting stxuc- ture. Careful coordination is critical to -1 T~C. MBI team at the BOYS' sub site

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maintaining community relations and special arrangements were made to accommodate and protect an adjoin- ing 3-story condominium, due to the close proximity of the construction of the clubhouse's pool to this property. A 70-foot-long grout retaining wall was constructed, in lieu of underpin- ning, to shore up and stabilize the adjoining structure. The construction of the pool involves excavations approximately 10 feet below the foot- ings of the adjoining structure. The

grout wall begins 5 feet below-grade and extends 15 feet below the new building's proposed footing elevation.

The fast-track project is scheduled to be completed within one year, allow- ing the facility to resume operations as early as possible. The project will include underpinning and sheeting, detailed stepped foundation and cellar slab, a composite ground floor slab with numerous depressions and details, structural steel for 4 floor lev- els and arch slab detail above the pool area.

Special finishes will include a granite, limestone and brick facade, a glass mosaic mural, construction of the 66,000 gallon pool and extensive tile work for facility's natatorium, locker rooms, showers and bathrooms. Additional items include construction

of a 15-stall parking lot, curb cuts, side- walks, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping.

The project team includes project architect, George Cooper Rudolph III Architects; civil engineer, Edwards & Kelcey; project engineer, Gilsanz, Murray, Stdeck, LLP; mechanical engineer, AKF Engineers, LLP.

Rick Clemente serves as Vice PmxIent Business Development for MBI Group.

With over 15 years of experience in business devel- opment, Mr. Clemente has earned a strong reputation for his work in the construction, technology, real estate and financial business sectors. Throughout his professional history, Mr. Clemente has built a complex net- work of relationships and his personal philosophy rests on his experience that strong, positive personal relation- ships are usually at the core of most

business transactions. On this foun- dation, Mr. Clemente will use his proven sales strategy to lead MBI's business development department as well as to cultivate new business opportunities for the firm.

MBI wnmbured $25,000 to h e Bqvi Club of New York towards consauction costs

FEATURED MBI PROFESSIONAL: RICK CLEMENTE VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Prior to joining MBI, Mr. Clemente served as a founding member of Greenwich Technology Partners' (GTP) management team, a leading provider of network infrastructure consulting and engineering services with a prestigious client roster includ- ing JPMorgan Chase, CIT Group, Discover Card, Bear Steams, Credit Suisse First Boston, The Guardian and Starwood Hotels. He was active-

ly involved in the strategic develop- ment initiatives and served as a key decision maker for the fm, contribut- ing to GTP's 66% growth in 2001.

Mr. Clemente began his career in the construction industry, having worked for many years as a project manager for Balport Construction Company, Inc. He has been a member of International Union of Operation Engineers Local 15 since 1986.

Mr. Clemente earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Syracuse University and attended an Executive Master's degree program at the University of Chicago.

BANK OF AMERICA'S POSF9/1 1 TEMPORARY TRADING FACILITY Following the destruction of their Nelson Associates. A fast-track, 4- offices in the September 11 attacks, week construction schedule required Bank of America swiftly relocated its multi-shift work crews. trading operations to Secaucus, New Jersey until a new Midtown Manhattan facility could be construct- ed. In December, MBI Group was commissioned as general contractor for the construction of Bank of America's 25,000. SF temporary trad- ing facilities at 100 West 33rd Street.

MBI's work included the construction of an IT room with supplemental air conditioning and trader stations on raised flooring which allow for exten- sive power, security, data and voice cabling. Exposed ductwork and indi- rect lighting were special features of the design along with a "popcorn" fin- ish on the exposed slab which required considerable repair. The project architects include principals from Tuller McNealus Feld and

According to Darren Schumer, Senior Project Manager at Jones Lang LaSalle, "MBI truly did go above and beyond the call of duty in this 'Miracle on 33rd Street.' In just 4 weeks the 25,000 SF space was trans- formed into a sophisticated open envi- ronment where 125 employees are glad to be."

THE MEW YORK TIMES PUBLISHERS CIRCULATION FULFILLMENT CENTERS MBI was retained as construction manager by The New York Times to construct state-of-the-art call center facilities in Hackensack and Rockleigh. MBI simultaneously com- pleted both 24-hour, 7-days-a-week centers for Publishers Circulation Fulfillment, a subsidiary of The New York Times, to address the organiza- tion's need for expanded space, mod- ernization and system compliance.

Construction in the Rockleigh facility included a raised flooring system throughout the entire facility for the power and telecommunications

A 240-foot blue neon l i t cove leads from the entranceway of the Rockleigh faciliry to the northern end of rhe building.

cabling. MBI also installed UPS and generator systems for redundant power supplies, extensive mechanical systems and a new elevator. The proj- ect architect for the facilities was Andrew Tuller of Tuller McNealus Feld.

MBI AND TULLER MC NEd4LUS FELD:

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MULTIPLE PROJECTS FOR NEW YORK DIALYSIS CENTER MBI has recently been awarded a contract to build-out 13,000 SF for the New York Dialysis Center at 65 West 13th Street in Manhattan, within the recently completed Greenwich apart- ment building. The site will replace the organi- zation's current facility on Manhattan's West Side. Construction is slated for completion in July 2002, and the center will be equipped with 26 beds and open for treatments 7 days a week,

CURRENT MBI CONSTRUCTION 'e.y.-.....--.- New York Dialysis Center (Core & Shell)

201- 10 Northern Boulevard, Bayside, New York

Decima Ventures (Interiors)

24 West 40"' Street, New York, New York

Network Plus (Mission Critical)

601 West 26" Street, New York, New York

The project architect is Michael Harris of Peter F. Arfaa Architects in Philadelphia, PA. The plans call for extensive work below the base- ment floor slab due to high ground-water levels. MBI was commissioned by Southern Manhattan Dialysis and Fresenuis Medical Center for this project, following a successful renovation of 4 floors for Renal Research Institute at 207 East 94th Street. In addition, MBI was recently named as construction manager for another dialysis facility in Bayside, Queens. The Core & Shell project is currently in the design phase.

CURRENT MBI GENERAL CONTRACTING PROJECTS:

' The Boys' Club of New York (Core & Shell)

133-01 41" Road, Flushing, New York

Bank of America (Mission Critical)

100 West 33d Street, New York, New York

@ Max Capital (Interiors)

I 135 West 36" Street, New York, New York

248 West 35" Street, New York, New York I 255 West 36" Street, New York, New York 1 I Ziff-Davis Media (Interiors) I 28 East 28" Street, New York, New York

iViage.com (Interiors) 1 500 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 1 United Hospital Fund (Interiors)

350 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

(Empire State Building)

New York Dialysis Service (Mission Critical)

65 West 13" Street, New York, New York

Renal Research Institute (Interiors)

207 East 94' Street, New York, New York

Exterior Fapde Work (Restoration)

, 215 West 125" Street, New York, New York Aristeia Capital, L.L.C. (Interiors)

383 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Apartment Pool Conversion (Core & Shell)

6425 Broadway, Bronx, New York

NEW YORK CONSTRUCTION NEWS FEATURE

In honor of MBI's upcoming 15th Anniversary, MBI Group was profiled in New York Construction News' November 2001 issue. The color mag- azine section featured the MBI team as well as its three service divisions- Interiors, Mission Critical and Core and Shell. The piece highlights the firm's ongoing commitment to its clients as well as integrating new tech- nology and value engineering into our work. To request your complimentary copy of MBI's 15th Anniversary pro- file, please contact Rick Clemente, Vice President Business Development at (212) 376-4400.

MBI GROUP SPONSORS FALL GOLF CLASSIC

MBI Group was proud to serve as the name sponsor of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Greater Suffolk's Fall 2001 Golf Classic for the fourth consecutive year. The event, held at the Huntington Crescent Club, raised over $95,000. Over 90 cents of each dollar goes directly lclc into UCP programs and services that serve more than 3,000 children and adults with disabilities.

Although the skies did not clear until the cocktail hour, the clouds and light drizzle did not dampen the spirit of the players or the vol- unteers. Program highligha includ- ed an appearance by CBS sports- ia

JERUSALEM VENTURE PARTNERS ANNOUNCES NEW U.S. HEADQUARTERS

MBI Group recently completed the fast-track, 15,000 SF build-out for the new United States offices for Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), an international venture capital firm. The design required a high-level of detailed construction with heavy emphasis on ceiling/soffit work, light- ing and expanses of exposed slab. Project challenges included precise coordination with the client who was based in the firm's Israel office.

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Jerusalem Venture Partners announced the opening of its new Manhattan offices with a ribbon-cut- ting ceremony (pictured). The event was attended by JVP's United States and Israel staff and New York clients as well as the STUDIOS Architecture design team.

Ma1 joins J v r ma 51 uulua nrcntrmure mr me nooon- cutting ceremony.

MBI AND STUDIOS ARCHITECTURE SHARE A TRADITION OF CLlENT SATISFACTION

MBI Group has recently teamed with STUDIOS Architecture for Jerusalem Venture Partners' first United States corporate headquarters at 41 Madison Avenue and is currently working with STUDIOS for Decima Ventures' inte- rior build-out at 24 West 40th Street. Founded in 1985, STUDIOS Architeam is an international firm that provides

services in master planning, architec- ture, strategic planning and interior architecture.

This continues MBI's "encore" tradi- tion with STUDIOS as the two firms have previously completed projects for Nike, Turner Broadcasting, CNN Financial News and Sequent Computer Systems, Inc.

Over the years, STUDIOS Architecture has developed a reputation for creat- ing distinctive work places and envi- ronments that foster growth and sup- port overall business objectives.

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