Resetarits Construction was contracted to perform the Construction Management of this immersive walk-through natural habitat exhibit. The 26,000 SF, fully enclosed tropical rainforest building, provides the Zoo with a signature, four-season attraction. Home to more than 30 species including exotic reptiles, birds, monkeys and giant anteaters. A 30-foot waterfall completes the tropical exhibit. The entrance pavilion provides the public with a duel functioning interpretive center and student classroom space as well as a gift shop. The experience of the lush Exhibit Hall is enhances with additional interpretive guides geared to all ages. Behind the scenes of the featured exhibits, the structure is supported by extremely complex mechanical systems to maintain the climate control and life support necessary to support the existence of the occupying flora and fauna. In addition to the delicate climate controls, multiple veterinary food preparation areas as well as specialized animal holding centers support the zoological complex. An additional unique feature is the roofing system that is comprised of pneumatic cushions restrained in aluminum extrusions and supported by a lightweight structure. The cushions are inflated with low pressure air to provide insulation and resist wind loads. This projects complex building systems required international coordination resulting in a critical path timeline and field accuracy.

See a video of Rainforest Falls prepared by the Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau:
http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/visitors/stories/RainforestFallsSlideshow.asp

Set in the historic Allentown District of Buffalo, the former FDA Administration Building on Delaware Avenue was extensively renovated into a state of the art clinical pharmacology unit, The Buffalo Clinical Research Center.

Working with the Buffalo Preservation Board, the existing building’s industrial looking facade had to be redesigned to better fit the surrounding historic structures. This reconstruction included updating the concrete reinforced structure with new glazing systems, metal panels, solar awnings as well as masonry restoration.

On the interior, the new layout and configuration required a total “gutting” of the existing structure. There is an underground parking facility which required mechanical ventilation to meet building code requirements. The first floor provides public access and houses the pharmacology offices as well as the reception/intake area. The upper levels are dedicated to medical research, which includes inpatient studies. Clinical residential suites are comprised of male and female facilities including lounge areas, nurse’s stations, testing facilities and overnight accommodations.

Westermeier Martin Dental Care is a state of the art dental practice located in historic East Aurora, NY. Drs. Westermeier and Martin focus on cosmetic dentistry, and much like their dental work, their office renovation and addition needed to be perfect and reflect the high caliber of work done at the facility.

The project design was influenced by the signature “Roycroft” or “Arts and Crafts” style of East Aurora. This included intricate and very high end carpentry and finishes. Resetarits Construction utilized some of the area’s most skilled carpenters and trades people, all while maintaining the aggressive project budget.

One challenge of the project was ensuring that the treatment of patients be minimally interrupted during the construction process. Resetarits Construction’s experience with working in occupied medical facilities allowed the doctors and their staff to continue their daily operations with little interference. Through proper coordination with the doctors and subcontractors, Resetarits Construction was able to ensure that sensitive dental operations were able to safely continue throughout the project. A two week shut down period, in which crews worked nearly 24/7 to complete the most disruptive of work, allowed the project to be completed within the necessary timeframe.

Upon completion of the Westermeier Martin Dental Care project, Resetarits Construction proved that superior craftsmanship and adherence to schedule can be achieved even under the extenuating circumstances of working in an occupied medical facility.