This Article talks about Southern Tier Brewing Company’s new facility in Lakewood, New York. Discussing the benefits of using cost segregation as part of the building process. Tim Asinger says “This results in less of a tax burden each year, and therefore increases cash flow.” Also, they touch on the multi-phase building process Kessel Construction uses. This allows them to expand easily when they are ready to and continue producing more in the same location. The First phase was the brewing facility and pub , then the conditioning room for the brewery was phase 2. The next phase is additional warehousing space for finished product. Currently, an additional Brew Haus facility is in Pre-Construction planning. Phineas talks about Kessel Construction saying “Simply put, we trust them; we like them. They do nice work.” It always gives us great pride here at Kessel Construction to have satisfied customers and to have provided them with the building that fit their desires.

This expo is going to be held at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The Expo will be held from April 1-3rd. They have many speakers such as the President of XTO Energy and Chesapeake Energy’s Vice President of Corporate Development. If you want me info on all the speakers and expo go here. West Virginia has been very pro oil and gas over the years, yet still have a beautiful landscape. I have personal been to West Virginia once and the drive through the mountains was amazing, then once we arrived the hotels were well kept and the food was awesome. The state had blown what I first thought about it away.

-- Max Asinger

In the past couple of months Kessel construction started work for the Bradford Guidance Center on an Expansion of their current office building. Thanks to the mild winter, this building has really started to take form. The weather has lead to the building being finished faster then anticipated. Winter usually is a hard time to do good, fast work but to our surprise Bradford has had a great turn in forecast.

            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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