by Pride One Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Team Spotlight
Mike Heinlen
Site Superintendent
Tell us a little about your family/pets.
I’ll be celebrating my 32nd wedding anniversary this year with my wonderful wife Cindy. Our daughter Kaia was just accepted by the University of Cincinnati where she plans to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a medical doctor. Being our only child, much of our family life revolves around her soccer career and traveling with her to give her the broadest and best experiences possible.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I’m an avid outdoorsman so when I’m not working, you’ll find me fishing, shooting, mountain biking, and staying in shape for my now annual trips to the Rockies chasing elk with my bow.
What is something that would surprise people about you?
I recently got into 3D printing and am enjoying creating things that makes the ATF’s eye twitch.
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Huge toss up question. I love the ocean and miss living in Naples but my newfound passion for the mountains is right up there now!
How did you get into the construction industry?
After leaving the Navy I got a job at a cabinet shop while going to UC. That led to being asked to install and remodel bathrooms and kitchens. I started buying and renovating homes shortly after getting married and that kicked construction into high gear, full time work in 1993.
by Pride One Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Team Spotlight
Jonathan Pomnean
Tells us a little about your family/pets.
I am the oldest of six kids. Outside of work I like to spend time with family and get to the lake as much as possible when the weather permits. Being raised near the lake made me appreciate how lucky we are to have it.
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
My favorite vacation spot is Charleston, South Carolina. I like the mix of older historic homes and vintage shops.
How did you get into the construction industry?
When I was younger my dad was an electrician and I used to follow him around. I think that plays a big role of why I chose the construction industry.
by Pride One Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Team Spotlight
Jay Peet
Project Manager
Tell us a little about your family/pets.
I recently got married to Kim in the Dominican Republic and am a proud father of two girls. Phoebe is a freshman in college to be a librarian and Nina is a freshman at Bay village High school.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I find it gratifying and relaxing to cook. My specialty is sauce and meatballs for the Browns games.
What is something that would surprise people about you?
I have been to Europe 4 times. Its great to see how other people live and look at life differently than Americans.
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Anywhere I can put my feet in the sand makes me happy.
How did you get into the construction industry?
I’ve always had an interest in both My brother was a project manager for a building company. I became his laborer during college and caught the bug . I love seeing a project go from conception drawing to a living, breathing structure.
by Pride One Staff | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
For immediate release: July 13, 2021
MEDINA, OHIO July 2021 – Travis Rea has joined the Pride Once Commercial Team as a Superintendent.
Travis has over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry from multi-family buildings, custom homes, and multi-million dollar commercial projects in and around the Puget Sound region in Washington State. Travis has developed a proven track record as a commercial superintendent, and has taken the time to deepen his knowledge base in construction safety practices and regulations by receiving a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
Mr. Rea’s team-oriented approach, positive mindset, firm belief in the power of clear and consistent communication, and accountability has established himself as a proven leader.
Away from work, he enjoys family time, weightlifting, and golf. He remains a Streetsboro resident where he lives with his wife Jess and their dog, Koda.
Welcome to the Pride One family, Travis!
Pride One Construction is a Developer and General Contractor that works primarily in the Eastern US from Florida to Michigan. Our Core focus of projects are Multi-Family Apartments, Industrial Warehouses, Hotels, Senior Living, and Commercial Construction. Pride One was founded in 1991.
For press inquiries for Pride One Construction, please email marketing@prideone.cc
by Damien Therrio | Dec 7, 2020 | Construction Insight, Uncategorized
Commercial construction projects can be expensive and learning how to run them as efficiently and cost effectively as possible can help you ensure your bottom line. Completing professional projects on budget is all about finding the balance between the cost and quality of materials and the work that needs to be done.
Use Low-Maintenance Materials
By using low maintenance building materials, you can cut costs up front and in the long run. Materials that look good and require very little in the way of care can make a project affordable and long lasting. Materials like clay tiles, concrete tiles, and slate can last for over a hundred years and keep your commercial building looking good well into the future.
Another low maintenance material is steel. Steel provides a strong frame that can last with little to no maintenance while also being a good choice in the case of fire, as it doesn’t burn. This is especially important in commercial buildings with higher chances of a fire breaking out.
Paint for Efficiency
Paint can add efficiency to your commercial property by insulating the building and preventing energy loss. The key to an efficient coat of paint is to spread it as much as you can over your walls. Reflective paint on the exterior of a building can help keep the interior cooler, even when the sun is out, and the outside temperature is especially high. These paints can also keep moisture out of your property which can prevent additional damage and expenses in the future. This can also create additional value in the property which saves money.
Consider Location and Layout
When designing commercial properties, it is important to balance the appeal of the property with its cost effectiveness, and to consider the effects that the location may have on your overall costs. Even simple things like the orientation of the building can affect the cost and the efficiency of the building. An effective layout can help you maximize on efficiency as you place high use areas in less sunny parts of the building. Consider what sides of the building will be getting the bulk of the sunlight and use that to help you plan out the space.
Effective planning can help make commercial building as economical as possible. Take advantage of your location and low maintenance and energy efficient materials to maximize the efficiency of your buildings and lower costs all around.
We can build you a commercial property that’s cost effective and high quality. Contact us to get started!
by Damien Therrio | Aug 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you have ever found yourself driving the wrong way in a parking lot lane, or weren’t sure how you would get out of the lot once you entered, you have faced the negatives of bad parking lot design. You want your business to be easy and accessible, and having good parking helps customers find you. Here are some things to consider when designing your business’s parking lot.
Space Efficiency
Conserving the space that you have is incredibly important. Even if you might have a small parking lot, you can fit more people in the stalls with some clever planning. Diagonal stalls have been used to conserve space and allow for more cars to park at the supermarket. Make sure you don’t have a dumpster or other objects blocking potential parking spots as well.
When necessary and possible, encourage customers to park somewhere nearby. You might want to add parking information to your business’s website.
Building it to Last
You want your business to look and feel professional, and having a well-made parking lot can help provide that image. Without resealing every 2 to 4 years, your asphalt will begin to erode. Investing in resealing every few years can prevent worse damage to your asphalt, saving you a lot of money on getting it fixed or redone entirely. It’s all about the long-game when it comes to your parking lot.
An Intuitive Flow
Driving in your parking lot should be natural and intuitive for your customers. Making a well-designed parking lot makes you and your customers happy without them even knowing it. The worst thing a parking lot can do is provide confusion—especially when a lot of cars are out driving at once.
Make sure your parking lot has a natural flow to it. Paint arrows on the ground in certain areas so cars know where they should go. Ensure that the area is well lit and makes sense. If you are not sure if it is natural or not, think about what the customer would feel in your lot.
People make early first impressions when they interact with a business, and your parking lot should be something they do not think of. If they are concerned or seem annoyed by the way the traffic flows outside of your building, they might have the wrong attitude when they come into your building. The best designs are the ones where people don’t even notice that they were designed in the first place.
Need help with a construction project? Contact us so we can work on it together!
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