Abstract: During the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet in State College, at the Ramada Kessel Construction received an award for the work preformed at one of Bradford's newest businesses, Luminite Powdered Metals. It was recognized in front of over 70 different construction businesses and had to compete against 8 other entries. This project was judged on design, craftsmanship, safety, detail, proper installation, effort, owner satisfaction and others. Kessel will now be entered into ABC's national level competition.

Please be sure and stop by to see us at booth #188 at PIOGA’s 2011 Eastern Oil & Gas Conference and Trade Show.

This show has proven itself to be one of the best every season with attendance and insightful, knowledgeable speakers to who bring facts to the table about the Marcellus Shale and Unconventional Gas in general.

Kessel Construction will have information about their current offerings for the Natural Gas industry around Concrete Services and Compressor Grouting as well as Compressor Station Buildings.

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The Harley-Davidson of Jamestown has been a huge success utilizing new building and finance techniques. So we built this with a unique True Hybrid construction process, taking the strengths of a pre-engineered structure and combining them with the benefits of a conventional construction process. Along with a great design inside, we helped them keep their long run costs to a minimum by implementing Cost Segregation, and a energy-efficient structure. Cost Segregation maximizes depreciation on materials of the building therefore allowing increased cash flow to the business.

Brain Reid vice president of the dealership wanted something remarkable and that’s what he got, Reid said “We didn't want a cookie-cutter building. We wanted something different, We knew we could come up with a look that would be unique, something people would see and say, 'wow you need to check out that building!' We shared our sketches with the designer and got exactly what we wanted."

In conjunction with the design Reid enjoyed being involved with the build team, “I was on-site every day. It was my building and I wanted to participate in the process, but I didn't want to get in the way,” said Reid."They always made me feel welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kessel. Everyone was professional. If something needed taken care of, it was. Any hitches were handled and the building process went on. It made me proud to have Kessel as my construction company of choice."

This Also has had an article on Marketwire, the link is: Butler Hybrid Building, Kessel Constr.

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Linda Newman, the CEO, director, and president of the Bradford Area Library is retiring, and is having a farewell reception. She has been here for many years, and hopefully will be in the community for many more to come. If you know Linda please stop by on August 17, 4:00 P.M. to wish her the best in the new life she has ahead!!

The Team at Kessel Construction would like to wish Linda Congratulations too! We enjoyed working with her on so many projects! The Derby Gala, “THE SIGN”, flower boxes ….

Kessel Construction enjoyed the experience of working with Bradford Fairway Sales & Leasing (Bradford Dodge) and all of the Sales, Service and Administrative people Ben Shearman has working at the dealership. This is one several NEW Car and Motorcycle Dealerships that Kessel has completed in the last couple of years.

Kessel has experience working with dealerships for;

- Cadillac

- KIA Motors

- Subaru

- Dodge

- Hyundai

- Buick

- Ford

- Harley Davidson

- Chevrolet and the former Pontiac brand

Ben Shearman contracted Kessel to lead the design build project and worked closely with the Kessel Team, the Dodge Team and Bradford Fairway Sales & Leasing Team to bring the project together help meet expectations from all perspectives.

The work came to Kessel during the Winter which was welcome as Kessel processes construction projects all year round (including the Winter months). Additionally, as everyone is aware the economy has been slow, so we were excited to have this high profile project and complete it on time and on budget with a customer who is happy with our work.

LAKEWOOD, NY--(Marketwire - 07/21/11) - When demand for Southern Tier Brewing Company's award-winning beer started to take off, owners Phineas and Sara DeMink selected Kessel Construction, one of the region's most respected design/build firms specializing in turnkey construction of commercial and industrial buildings, to construct the brewery's new facility.

After the decision was made to move forward with the new building, Kessel was the top choice. "They've been around for awhile, and they are great guys," Phineas said. "Simply put, we trust them, we like them, and they do nice work."

Designed with the express purpose of brewing innovative, high-quality beer for an expanding customer base, the new 19,250-square-foot facility was engineered to effectively serve as a showpiece, both in the bar and manufacturing areas where tours are regularly given.

From the building aspect, Butler Manufacturing's patented CMR-24® roof system was utilized to ensure a consistent weather-tight performance under demanding conditions. The CMR-24 accommodates the natural expansion and contraction that comes with daily and seasonal temperature changes and includes a layer of rigid insulation board and an interior steel liner. This liner gives the interior a finished look while protecting the roof's insulation and providing excellent energy savings.

The CMR-24 was combined with Kessel's interior composite wall to achieve a clean roof and wall combination and create a finished look inside and out. In addition to aesthetics, Kessel's composite wall was an excellent choice for durability, thermal performance, and ease of cleaning.

Butler's Shadowall™ system was selected for the exterior walls to create an architecturally pleasing appearance coupled with exceptional energy efficiency. Because the fasteners are recessed deep in the corrugation, the Shadowall system gives walls an attractive and uniform appearance.

Special attention was taken to ensure the components selected worked hand-in-hand with the unique interior design scheme, particularly in the pub area, which features distinctive woodwork, a vaulted ceiling, and hardware-free, peg-style craftsmanship.

"The guys at Kessel found smarter ways to do things," Phineas said. "For example, we took advantage of cost segregation," he said. A method utilized to improve cash flow and maximize tax deductions, cost segregation was suggested and employed with the new building and has proved to be a beneficial cost-saving measure.

A testament to the facility's quality and craftsmanship, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) recognized the Southern Tier Brewing Company with an ABC Award of Excellence as part of the premier competition within the construction industry honoring outstanding construction projects across the nation.

In addition, just two years after the new facility was built, the Kessel team was contacted to construct another expansion to the brewery, which is currently underway and will add 50% to the size of the facility!

Based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Kessel Construction, Inc. is a respected design/build firm specializing in turnkey construction of commercial and industrial buildings. Kessel's experience and reputation as a design-builder makes them uniquely qualified to handle every phase of the project -- from site preparation and design through construction completion.

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As of today the pavilion in Warren is substantially complete and is currently having electrical and seating installed. The building is ready for the up coming Warren County Fair this year, the previous building collapsed earlier this winter due to the heavy snow, ice, and rain. The construction on the building finished a couple days earlier then expected, which now leaves everything to the Warren County Planning and Zoning board. Lastly, According to the Fair board President Dave Wilcox, the pavilion will look closely to the old one but with more room, less obstacles and better viewing due to the new design with no support poles.

 Picture from Times Observer Eric Tichy

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WYALUSING, Pa.— Kessel Construction, Inc. , a leader in design/build industry specializing in oil and gas services for the Marcellus Shale market, custom-fabricated and built a natural gas compressor building for Houston-based Southwestern Energy’s Wyalusing location.

With natural gas exploration, production, and transmission on the rise, Kessel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table to support this growing industry. Before selecting Kessel, Southwestern officials completed their due diligence by asking several other gas company executives for their recommendations. When the Kessel name came up time and again, Southwestern awarded Kessel this unique project. 

“We asked for recommendations and others were impressed with Kessel’s work,” said Stew Burrous of Southwestern. “Kessel was excellent to work with and the team was very helpful with the building design. They understood what we needed and were great in making it happen. In fact, we are using them right now for another project!”

Kessel designed and fabricated the 6,000-square-foot building in-house and then constructed the structure around the compressor on-site. Because the facility runs 24/7, sound control was one of the most important aspects of this project. Kessel’s solution consisted of a foundation floor and a layered wall prepared with four inches of fiberglass and four inches of mineral wool capped with 24-gauge perforated panels.  

The building utilizes heavy gauge tubular steel for the primary structural system and industry standard, ribbed metal wall panels with 20-year warranted finish and ribbed metal roof panels with 20-year “Galvalume” coating. These materials offer cost-effective construction and low maintenance.

Another key feature of the building is the capability to easily remove the roof panels and structural system to allow full access to the inside of the building and the compressor unit. This is an important feature when replacing or performing maintenance on the units.

Based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Kessel Construction, Inc. is a respected design/build firm specializing in turnkey construction of commercial and industrial buildings. Kessel’s experience and reputation as a design-builder makes them uniquely qualified to handle every phase of the project—from site preparation and design through construction completion. Kessel’s oil and gas services include compressor stations, custom warehouses, Butler pre-engineered steel buildings, concrete slabs and foundations, metal fabrication, structural steel, crane systems, and building erection.  

For more information on Kessel’s oil and gas services and to view the company’s project portfolio, visit www.kesselco.com or call (814) 362-4696.

We received an award for our  sales of Butler material over the last 60 plus years at the Butler Sales meeting in Atlanta. We have been pushing through these tough times over the last couple of years.

The Marcellus shale formation in Pennsylvania and New York, the wells being drilled, has helped our business too. Kessel Construction is providing concrete pads for compressor buildings and related units as well as the metal building structures to cover this valuable equipment.

We appreciate Luminite selecting us as their contractor in moving to Bradford too.

In the picture below, Dick Kessel on the middleright is holding a plack for the award and Tim Asinger is on the middle left holding a trophy for the 40 million dollar award.

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There has been a recent increase in the talk about Marcellus Shale water treatment plants releasing radioactive material into the soil/water. This myth has been talked about in a movie by Fox, which is highly controversial in the gas industry for the sheer amount of accusations with-out sources. The test conducted by the DEP has now confirmed that the water treatment plants in PA have not effected our water supplies. This is a good sign showing us that the drilling that will be taking place shale not harm the citizens in the area. Drilling will bring many opportunities to this area and its good to know that it will be safe too.

This Information Has all come from the PIOGA

Here is the original Posting here below.

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The State Department of Environmental Protection released sampling results for levels of naturally occurring radioactive material in seven rivers where Marcellus Shale drilling activity is taking place.

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Dept. of Environmental Protection
Commonwealth News Bureau
Room 308, Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg PA., 17120
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Katy Gresh, Department of Environmental Protection Southwest Regional Office 412-442-4203

DEP Announces Testing for Radioactivity of River Water Downstream of Marcellus Water Treatment Plants Shows Water Is Safe

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection today announced results of in-stream water quality monitoring for radioactive material in seven of the commonwealth's rivers. All samples showed levels at or below the normal naturally occurring background levels of radioactivity.  The tests were conducted in November and December of 2010 at stations downstream of wastewater treatment plants that accept flowback and production water from Marcellus Shale drilling. 
"We deal in facts based on sound science," said DEP acting Secretary Michael Krancer. "Here are the facts: all samples were at or below background levels of radioactivity; and all samples showed levels below the federal drinking water standard for Radium 226 and 228." Krancer said that these sampling stations were installed last fall specifically to monitor stream quality for potential impacts of Marcellus development.  Krancer explained that the water tested is the raw water in the river before it enters public water suppliers' intakes where the water receives further treatment.

The river testing stations that were evaluated are the Monongahela at Charleroi in Washington County; South Fork Ten Mile Creek in Greene County; Conemaugh in Indiana County; Allegheny at Kennerdell in Venango County; Beaver in Beaver County; Tioga in Tioga County; and the West Branch of the Susquehanna in Lycoming County.

For more information about DEP, visit www.depweb.state.pa.us or call 412-442-4203.

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