Fall 2009

volume 18, issue 1

ms consultants, inc.

engineers, architects, planners

in this issue: Route 161/Sunbury Road Gay Street Improvements I-70/I-71 project update Community parks design Annis Architect acquisition Architecture projects update Personnel news LEED AP update Stimulus funding update Office openings/relocations 2 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 11 12

So what exactly is a SPUI?

The new interchange at State Route 161 and Sunbury Road, in Columbus, Ohio.
See story on Page 2.

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View looking west along the improved State Route 161.

a new SPUI point interchange improves traffic flow in northeast Columbus single
Collector-Distributor Morse Stelzer (CDMS) Phase 10 completed construction in November 2008. This phase, part of a $280 million transportation system upgrade design, helps improve traffic flow along the east side of the Columbus outerbelt. ms consultants supplied comprehensive design for the reconstruction of State Route 161 and Sunbury Road. The completion of this project marks the creation of just the second single point urban interchange (SPUI) in all of Ohio. The first was at the interchange of I-270 and Sawmill Road, also in Columbus. SPUIs are used to minimize space needed for an interchange, in addition to simplifying traffic signal operations at crossroad ramp terminals. According to Project Manager Thomas Hibbard, P.E., this type of interchange improves the traffic flow by combining two ramp intersections along the crossing street to one intersection that is either over or under the freeway. The provision of a single-ramp terminal on the crossroad results in only one traffic signal being required to serve the entire interchange. The outcome? A higher level of efficiency on the crossroad and opportunities to coordinate traffic signals along the crossroad improve. It also has the advantage of needing less right-of-way than other possible solutions, says Hibbard. Less right-ofway drives the cost of property acquisition and business relocation down, along with On the cover: The new Single Point required approval procedures. Urban Interchange, or
SPUI, at the intersection of State Route 161 and Sunbury Road.

SPUI interchanges also provide increased capacity but are capable of being constructed within the footprint of most standard diamond interchanges. This may be why they are seen as a more viable option in some regions. Hibbard notes, These types of interchanges are being considered more often in Ohio, especially in urban areas where there are traditional diamond interchanges that are congested. This project included hydraulic analyses of existing SR161 bridges over Big Walnut Creek. Those bridges were replaced with roadway and interchange improvements, including ramp bridges to enter and exit from SR161. ms consultants conducted pre- and post-project analyses to ensure that the final design would not increase flood elevations or significantly change the stream channel velocities. Environmental assessments were also conducted for the project, including ambient noise monitoring and noise impact studies for over 240 adjacent residences. ms used the Federal Highway Administrations Traffic Noise Model to conduct noise mitigation analysis and barrier design at 12 separate locations in the project area. For more information about single point urban interchanges, this project or other ongoing transportation projects, please contact Tom Hibbard at 614.898.7100 or via e-mail at thibbard@msconsultants.com.

The plaque installed by the City of Columbus commemorating the Gay Street Rain Garden.

gay street improvements

Gay Street was converted to two-way traffic and made more pedestrian-friendly.

The Ohio chapter of the American Public Works Association recognized the Gay Street Improvements project as the 2007 Project of the Year. The goal of this project was to improve Gay Street from Front Street to Cleveland Avenue in downtown Columbus, turning Gay Street from a one-way to a two-way traffic flow. ms consultants provided the city of Columbus with plans that included final design of roadway bump-outs and treed median areas, pavement resurfacing improvements, limited drainage improvements, decorative crosswalk treatments, American Disability Act-compliant curb ramps, street lighting plans, as well as maintenance of traffic plans. ms also provided coordination of a mast arm traffic signal design, signing and striping design, and parking meter location and design. The most notable feature of the project was the inclusion of Ohios first urban rain garden. Urban rain gardens are designed to channel and filter stormwater runoff, combat

pollution runoff and irrigate streetscape planting; this provides a more aesthetic area with less pollution. According to the Journal of the American Chemical Society, rain gardens can trap and retain around 99 percent of common pollutants found in urban runoff, resulting in improved water quality and potential conversion to less harmful compounds from some pollutants. ms consultants designed this $7 million construction project in just nine months, with an accelerated design schedule review process. This fast completion was possible because: ms staff enabled quick resolution of construction issues, provided low shop drawing turnaround time, and facilitated close coordination with the city in all aspects of project planning. For more information about this project, please contact Project Manager Jim Villacres at 614.898.7100 or via e-mail at jvillacres@msconsultants.com.

I-70/71 moves forwar d

Preferred alternative selected; construction to start in 2011

The two-mile stretch of Interstates 70 and 71 that merges together and runs through the central business district of Ohios capital, Columbus, has been a traffic and maintenance challenge for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for years. The interchange has a high volume of traffic coupled with numerous on- and off-ramp connections, contributing to its operational problems. In a previously published Columbus Dispatch newspaper article, ODOT spokeswoman Nancy Burton said, The split is one of the most congested areas in the state, ranked fourth statewide in terms of congestion and crashes, averaging two a day. To develop a long-term solution for this troubled corridor, ODOT retained ms consultants in 2002 as the lead consultant on the I-70/I-71 South Innerbelt Study. The study area for the planning and conceptual design project included the I-70/I-71 interchanges, 26 local street ramps and adjacent city streets. ms assumed the key role in the development and analysis of conceptual engineering and costs for alternatives, evaluation of traffic forecasting, development of maintenance of traffic strategies, and the identification and documentation of ecological, socioeconomic, and physical conditions along the corridor. The project team developed a comprehensive and intensive public involvement plan intended to build broad-based public support of the study and its findings by engaging the public in all steps of the process. The most recent of these meetings was held in February 2009 at the offices of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. A series of concepts and alternatives have been created and analyzed over the past 7 years, and the project is moving forward with the selection of the preferred design alternative. The selected plan consolidates ramps to the city streets, with the new ramps connecting to new streets at Fulton and Mound streets along the south leg and both sides of the freeway along the east leg. These streets will have streetscape enhancements and new traffic signals. When completed, the project will improve safety and traffic flow downtown. Construction will be phased over an eightyear period, starting in 2011. The corridor is being planned to accommodate capping expanded connections over the freeway corridor that can
An aerial view looking west shows the interchange where I-70 and I-71 merge together on the southeast side of downtown Columbus. This aerial was taken on a Saturday morning and shows what the existing interchange looks like today. During the workweek, traffic is backed up in all lanes heading into and out of the downtown area during rush hours. The I-70/I-71 trench that runs east and west on the south side of downtown Columbus is currently a maze of bridges, ramps and merging lanes. The new lane and ramp configurations will eliminate much of the merging and weaving that contributes to many of the accidents that occur along this stretch of the highway.

support green spaces and/or pedestrian amenities. ODOT is working with stakeholders to develop a plan for the caps and determine funding mechanisms. Pedestrian-friendly improvements are already being included in the plan, such as improved sidewalks, pedestrian signals and 10 sidewalks on bridges. Improved bicycle accommodations are being coordinated with the Columbus Bicentennial Bikeway Plan. A broader aspect of the project is the interconnection of the interstate system with other modes of transportation. Some of these alternative systems already exist (bus lines, bike paths), while others (street cars, light rail within Columbus and a statewide rail line linking Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Cleveland) are still in various planning stages and not fully funded. As some or all of these options move forward, there is little doubt that transportation within central Ohio is going to see some major changes over the next decade. For more information about this project, please contact Project Manager Tom Hibbard at 614.898.7100 or via e-mail at thibbard@msconsultants.com.

community par k design

Pennsylvania park entering second phase of design & construction
In 2008, design and construction was completed for the first phase of the Ohio Township Community Park and Nature Center, an ongoing project in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The township retained ms consultants in February 2007 to provide landscape architecture services for the park. The firm designed a master landscape plan for the 42-acre community park, which included a new main park entryway and Nature Center planting. The park contains a gazebo pavilion, a picnic shelter, indoor nature center, outdoor amphitheater, handicap walking trail, hiking trails, soccer fields, a multipurpose field, horse shoe pits and land for future development. It serves more than 3,000 people and provides the community with amenities such as exercise classes, activities for children, educational classes, computer classes, and teen, adult and senior programs. The park also hosts special events such as the Haunted Trail, a 5K race, Community Day, Movies in the Park, and a Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. For more information about this community park project, please Ohio Township Director of Parks and Recreation Mary Beth Birks stands in contact Project Manager Stephen front of the new main entry sign to the Moore at 412.264.8701. He can community park. An electronic message board keeps the local also be reached via e-mail at residents notified of upcoming community events and activities. smoore@msconsultants.com.

Plain Township, Ohio develops community park master plan

In 2008, Plain Township (Ohio) and the Stark County Park District selected ms consultants to develop a master plan for a 42-acre vacant parcel within their community. The initial investigation involved the firms planning group for the task of analyzing the site and its location for possible development. Once the site was evaluated and the existing wetlands delineated, the township agreed to move forward. After initial discussions with the township, it became clear that the community leaders and residents did not want a traditional park. They were looking for something different. With the site situated in the center of the community and with the potential for becoming a main focal point, ms landscape architecture department created four conceptual designs that offered a variety of desired park activities and overall themes. In order to make the public part of the design process, Plain Township presented the four concepts at a public meeting. Residents then voted on the different functions that were offered in each scheme and their input was considered in developing the final design. The scheme most universally accepted by the public is a multi-generational theme that incorporates a variety of recreational activities for all ages. The final master plan includes an entertainment amphitheater that overlooks a fishing pond, a dog park, a skateboard park, 5 miles of walking trails, a sledding hill, picnic shelters, 6 acres of

The entry is a unique, large-scale, natural stone veneer sign with accompanying landscape. According to project landscape designer Edward Ferguson, The client wanted something (a sign) different than most parks because it is one of the biggest parks in the area. They went with this design because it is rustic yet formal. Working with local residents and the Parks and Recreation Board, ms was able to establish a native plant theme that provided a planting palette with deer-resistant plants. Mary Beth Birks, the Director of Parks and Recreation for Ohio Township, states, There are over 2,100 native plant species known in Pennsylvania. These plants are hardy and adaptable plants that do well in a variety of conditions and have a much better chance of success in these landscaped gardens. It is very important to have deer-resistant plants, because the park is surrounded by woods and so many animals call it home. Coordination with the townships Department of Public Works staff for plant installation provided cost savings throughout the first phase. The second phase of the project will begin this year and continue into 2010. This phase will include the installation of plant designs for the Nature Center and throughout the remainder of the park. Landscape improvements will continue on an ongoing basis.

The rendering above illustrates what the finished amphitheater and pond area can look like, while the master plan at right shows the entire park.

native wildflower and prairie grasslands for nature enthusiasts, and a 1.1mile bike trail that will link up with the expanding Stark Parks Bike Trail system. The township has been delighted with the final park design. Plain Township Board of Trustee member Albert P. Leno says that the master plan truly embodies the vision of bringing our community together to enjoy recreational opportunities for many years to come. Leno states, The parks focus is family and the Plain Township community coming together. Whether you come to sled ride, hike, bike, fish, or picnic, the design is generational so that children through seniors will be able to enjoy it. For more information about this park, please contact Project Manager Bill Malson at 330.258.9920. He can also be reached via e-mail at wmalson@msconsultants.com.

ar chitectur e news
In October 2008, ms consultants acquired H.S. Annis Architect, AIA, an architecture firm located in Garner, North Carolina a suburb of Raleigh. Harold Annis graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelors degree in architectural design and technology. He has worked on a variety of projects, providing comprehensive architecture services to child care facilities, classrooms, correctional facilities, dental offices, municipal facilities, recreational facilities, and warehouse/ office spaces. Some of Annis more notable projects include: The Granite Falls Swim and Athletic Club, Rolesville, North Carolina - a $6.8 million, 28,000 s.f. swim and athletic facility. Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina - a $3.65 million, 14,895 s.f. automotive and heavy equiptment complex and classroom facility. Mount Vernon School, Raleigh, North Carolina - a $3.57 million project that includes 24,948 s.f. of new construction, and a 10,835 s.f. renovation. The Lions Gate Swim and Athletic Club, Clayton, North Carolina - a $1.9 million facility that includes an outdoor pool, indoor aerobic areas, weight training rooms and offices. Aversboro Elementary School, Garner, North Carolina - a $1.58 million, 23,420 s.f. addition and a 3,780 s.f. renovation. Town of Louisburg Utility Complex, Louisburg, North Carolina - a $1.52 million construction renovation of a 55,400 s.f. warehouse.

North Carolina acquisition strengthens firm; expands service area

Annis continues to manage the Garner operation and his entire staff, which has also transitioned to ms. This gives the firm 3 offices in North Carolina and 12 offices nationwide, with locations also in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Florida. Please call 919.772.5565 for more information.

A computer rendering of the Copley Place Office Building.

A computer rendering of the Granite Falls Swim and Athletic Club.

A computer rendering of retail and restaurants at Carolina Crossroads.

ohio projects update

The Flats at Wick is a privately developed, upscale, 216unit, 450-bed student housing complex adjacent to the Youngstown State University campus and its dormitories. Evolving as a four-phase, $28 million project, four gardenstyle apartment buildings are being designed that include one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Each floor plan includes separate baths, kitchen, common living areas and storage and closet spaces. On-site parking will be provided to each residence, and each building will be professionally landscaped. The complex will have numerous amenities, including a computer and business center, media center, fitness center with tanning beds, and a party/conference room. Site preparation and Phase I of building construction broke ground March 2009. Occupancy of the first building is scheduled for YSUs fall semester 2010. Involved in many aspects of the project, ms consultants is providing comprehensive architecture and engineering design services; architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems design, landscape architecture and site civil engineering are all included in the plan. The site for the The Flats at Wick complex is directly across Elm Street from YSUs Lyden and Cafaro residence halls. According to US Campus Suites LLCs research on local need for student housing, there are an estimated 6,000 YSU students living in apartments within a 15 mile radius of campus. There are 891 students living in residence halls, with another 400 living in the University Courtyard Apartments. The developer plans that the rents for The Flats at Wick will be competitive with the current rents at the University Courtyard Apartments. YSU Planning for Year-Round Sports Facility ms consultants was recently selected to provide final design services and construction administration for a new indoor sports practice facility for various athletic teams at Youngstown State University. The facility will provide athletes with year-round training amenities and protection from weather conditions. It will be named the WATTS Indoor Practice Facility in honor of a generous kick-off contribution from benefactors Ohio State University Coach and Mrs. Jim Tressel and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson. Tressel was the former head coach of the YSU Penguins Football Team and won four Division 1-AA National Championships during his tenure. In order to determine the necessary requirements and potentialities, ms consultants was previously hired to conduct a preliminary program assessment. Several program options were developed to provide a main field house and support spaces. The main field house was envisioned to

encompass an indoor football field, 300-meter track, batting cages, long jump pits, high jump pads, pole vault pads and other indoor field activities. The support space is to include a lobby, public restroom, men's and women's locker rooms and athletic storage. Total square footage is expected to be 125,000-130,000. ms evaluated four possible sites on YSU's campus for both positive and negative attributes regarding site conditions, proximity to existing athletic infrastructure, available parking, pedestrian and traffic control, site densities and visual impact analysis. Additionally, ms reviewed three building types in order to accommodate the required program, with a cost analysis conducted for each building and program combination. University officials have selected a preferred site, Elm Street at Madison Avenue, and a building type, and have begun working with the ms team on final design details. Construction is projected to occur beginning in early 2010 with a targeted completion date of August 2010. Mahoning Valley Rescue Mission Facility ms consultants is providing a master plan development with full-service design for a new Mahoning Valley Rescue Mission. The 87,381 s.f., two-floor building design consists of space arrangements for short- and long-term family and men's services, and is being designed to accommodate The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for use in meeting urgent disaster needs for the community. The design team configured the first floor to provide Mission program needs while integrating flexible design elements to transition to emergency shelter demands should a disaster situation arise. Additionally a 6,000 s.f. maintenance support building and 3,000 s.f. pavilion are being designed for integration with the Mission building on the 8.5-acre inner city campus. The Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization that has assisted Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties since 1893. The shelter provides food, shelter, clothing, residential programs, individual education evaluation, instruction for children and adults, in addition to spiritual instruction. According to their website, over the last ten years the mission has served more than 1.3 million meals. For more information about these projects, please call Anthony Hayek or Summer Barker at 330.744.5321, or contact them via e-mail at khayek@msconsultants.com or sbarker@msconsultants.com.
A computer rendering of the proposed Mahoning Valley Rescue Mission.

new chief operating officer

ms consultants is pleased to announce that Michael D. Kratofil, PE, has been named chief operating officer for the firm. This strategic move provides leadership for the companys continued growth, and will help guide the firm as it continues to expand within its core service markets transportation, environmental, commercial, architecture, education and construction. Mr. Kratofil has been with the company for 22 years, initially hired as an intern during his senior year in college and then steadily moving up through the ranks - as a project engineer, then a senior project manager and an office manager in Indianapolis. His background is in environmental engineering, with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Engineering from Youngstown State University. Mike and his family have relocated to Columbus.

strategic staff additions

Despite the recent economic recession, ms consultants has added a number of talented people to the firm in various offices and business sectors since the last issue of the newsletter.

ohio
In Ohio, the firm has added key staff in the architecture and commercial sectors. Warren Chapella, AIA, is a graduate of Kent State University and has 25 years of architectural project experience in hotels, educational facilities, research facilities, multi-family housing, transportation facilities, office buildings, commercial and retail space. He was the Facilities Director for the Mahoning County MRDD for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he was an architect for the Michael Baker Corporation and ms consultants, and has rejoined ms in the Youngstown, Ohio, office. Joining the architecture sector in the Columbus office is Gary Gray, AIA, NCARB, who joined the firm to lead its architecture operation in central Ohio. Gray spent the prior two years in Florida as the regional manager of operations for luxury home builder Toll Brothers. He has spent the majority of his career in Columbus, and was a founding principal and managing partner of Sullivan Gray Bruck Architects (now Sullivan Bruck Architects). He helped grow the firm from the two founding principals to a nationally recognized firm with 3 offices and clients in 18 states. He went into business for himself in 1998, with his architecture and land planning practice focusing on designs for higher education, institutional, commercial, retail, and residential facilities. Also joining the Columbus office in the Commercial sector is architect Roy Yoder, AIA, NCARB. As one of the two founders of Shremshock Yoder Architects in 1980, Mr. Yoder is also well-known in the Columbus architecture community and was most recently with WD Partners. He has over 34 years of experience and is a LEED AP. Richard Weikel, PE, has joined the firm as the leader of the building structures division. He was the structural engineering manager for WD Partners

in Dublin, Ohio, and Irving, Texas. Joining the firm from Yamasaki Associates, Inc., in Troy, Michigan, is Michael Vaters, PE. Michael was their manager of mechanical, electrical and plumbing divisions and is serving the same role for ms consultants. Sheila Rayman, PE, joins the firm as a site-civil engineer, with 14 years of project management, construction administration and design experience. She spent the previous 10 years at GBC Design in Akron.

indiana
ms opened the Indianapolis office in 1998. With Mike Kratofil moving into his role as the companys new chief operating officer, Jim Trachtman has replaced him as the office manager. Mr. Trachtman has 13 years of experience in engineering and architectural design consulting. Prior to his work in consulting, he was the deputy director of the financial services division with the Indiana Department of Commerce. Matthew Mason, PE, has joined the Indianapolis office as their director of transportation. Mr. Mason is an accomplished structural engineer with experience in both bridge and commercial development structural design. He is also experienced in drainage design. Prior to joining ms, he was with the Jacobs Engineering Group as their director of bridge design in the Indianapolis office, where he designed structural steel and concrete bridges in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland and Minnesota.

west virginia
Roger Russell, PE, joins the Charleston office as the senior traffic engineer, having spent more than 25 years in the Traffic Engineering Division of the West Virginia Department of Transportation. At WVDOT he was the Traffic Operations Engineer and was responsible for all 10 District Traffic Engineers. Please join us in welcoming these talented individuals to ms consultants! Contact the nearest office for more information.

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LEED AP update
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LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a point-based system where construction projects earn LEED points for satisfying specific green building criteria. Within each of the seven LEED credit categories, projects must satisfy all eight prerequisites to move forward with any certification level. The credit categories include: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design, and Regional Priority. Meeting the established point thresholds results in a Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum certified building.

Developed by the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), LEED provides the Client a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. The key to a successful LEED project is the integrated project team and clear design goals, which complement the LEED project Scorecard. The current rating system is LEED version 3 (LEED 2009) under three separate compliance paths; Building Design and Construction, Interior Design and Construction, and Operations and Maintenance. The LEED process is implemented under the leadership of a LEED Accredited Professional (AP). ms consultants currently has 19 LEED APs on staff.

ARRA stimulus funds allocated

ms consultants currently has offices located in six states Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. To date, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has made available more than $35.7 billion (out of an announced $41 billion) to those states as part of the federal program to help stimulate the economy. A number of projects within ms geographic region have received a portion of these funds, and ms has helped some of our clients within those areas apply for funding. In Ohio, funding has been allocated for a number of projects in different cities and towns. For Boardman Township, located in Mahoning County, projects include: Aylesboro Storm Sewer Replacement - Phase 1 (ARRA Funding - $100,000) Midwood Drive Detention Basin and Storm Sewer (ARRA Funding - $150,000) Westview Drive Detention Basin and Storm Sewer (ARRA Funding - $200,000) Tara Drive/Alverne Drive Storm Water Detention Basin (ARRA Funding - $250,000) Boardman Park Stormwater Detention Basin (ARRA Funding - $300,000) Boardman Lake Detention Basin - Phase 2: Sanitary Sewer Infiltration/Inflow (ARRA Funding - $500,000) Boardman Lake Detention Basin - Phase 2: Sanitary Sewer Backups (ARRA Funding - $22,500) For the City of Youngstown, funding has been allocated for: Andrews Avenue Combined Sewer Separation (ARRA Funding - $207,000) Sludge Storage Tank Floating Cover Replacement (ARRA Funding - $300,000) Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Replacement (ARRA Funding - $875,000) East Federal Street Resurfacing (ARRA Funding - $422,000) Other projects in Ohio include: Wastewater Treatment Plant Flooding Abatement Village of Lowellville, OH (ARRA Funding - $562,500) Wastewater Treatment Plant Stand-by Tower, Generator and Methane Gas Conversion City of Struthers, OH (ARRA Funding - $1,500,000) Belvedere-Crestview Sanitary Sewer Project Jefferson County, OH (ARRA Funding - $2,000,000) Cleveland Heights Phase 3 Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Franklin County, OH (ARRA Funding - $199,000) Fern Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Franklin County, OH (ARRA Funding - $70,000) S.R. 6 Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Sandusky County, OH (ARRA Funding - $424,200) Fangboner Road Sewer Improvements, Sandusky Township, OH (ARRA Funding - $335,750) Projects in Indiana include: U.S. 6 Sewer Separation project City of Butler, IN (ARRA Funding - $600,000) Arlington Avenue Resurfacing - Shelbyville Road to Thompson Road, City of Indianapolis, IN (ARRA Funding - $1,800,000) Thompson Road Resurfacing - Emerson Avenue to Franklin Road, City of Indianapolis, IN (ARRA Funding - $1,235,000) Meridian Street Resurfacing - Thompson Road to I-465, City of Indianapolis, IN (ARRA Funding - $791,700) Southport Road Resurfacing - Sherman Drive to Gray Road, City of Indianapolis (ARRA Funding - $305,000)

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office openings and relocations

Since the last edition of NewsNotes, ms consultants has opened two new offices and relocated another. In addition to the new office in Garner, North Carolina (see the full story on page 8), ms has also opened an office in Roanoke Rapids, NC. William Dreitzler, P.E., is managing this operation. Roanoke Rapids is located northeast of Raleigh near the North CarolinaVirginia border. The new office is located in the: Lynxx Building 500 Jackson Street, Suite A Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-2602 p 252.519.2135 f 252.519.2137 In Ohio, ms has relocated the Akron office to a new downtown address. The office is now located at: One South Main Street Suite 801 Akron, OH 44308-1864 p 330.258.9920 f 330.258.9921 Please contact the nearest office for more information, or visit our website at: www.msconsultants.com.

The Akron office is now located downtown in the Main-Market Historic District, listed on the National Register for Historic Places.

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