Burke Lodge Holds Grand Opening
Posted on January 28, 2012
Williston makes way for another man camp: Burke Lodge holds grand opening By Daniel Woods Williston Herald Williston Herald
Burke Lodge, a new man camp is open for business. A grand opening celebration was held Friday afternoon, though the camp has been operational since November.
Burke Construction Group, a Las Vegas-based construction company, built the man camp primarily to house its own workers. However, the camp is open to everyone.
"When we first came up here as general contractors looking at the area, one of the first things we noticed is that there was a housing shortage which was causing a labor shortage. We knew that we had to crack that code way before we could be a successful general contractor," said Roger Thomas, division manager for Burke Remote Sites.
The man camp is how Burke Construction Group has been able to get a foot hold in the community.
"For us it's a key step, because as we came here over a year ago, we knew we had to solve our own problem, not add to the problem," said Kevin Burke, president and CEO of Burke Construction Group, Inc. "The precursor to us planting our flag in this community is this facility you're looking at."
Burke Lodge offers a pre-made boxed breakfast included in the nightly rate. For a short-tem stay the rate is $105 per night. Thomas said most of the guests stay for at least 30 days at a time, and for 30 days, the rate drops to $90 per night.
Each room has cable television and a lot of storage space, Thomas said. There is a business center, coffee available 24 hours per day and a free laundry facility.
Once a week a detailed cleaning is done on the rooms, and everyday, housekeeping workers empty the trash, straighten the beds and perform minor upkeep.
Thomas said Burke Lodge features simple, always clean accommodations.
"That's how we niche ourselves: clean and good customer service," Thomas said.
Housing for Construction Workers
Posted on January 1, 2012
Man camps are springing up across western North Dakota, but there's one that's offering an alternative. Instead of providing housing for the oil industry, Burke Lodge provides housing for construction workers. And just like every other man camp, it's filling up fast.
Burke Lodge decided to provide temporary housing because the owners themselves couldn't find a place to sleep.
"We came up here a year ago and were meeting with various people. We were invited to look at other projects and asked to bid on other projects. But we had to turn them down because we saw the housing issue up here and we didn't want to be adding to what was already going on," said Roger Thomas, Burke Construction Division Manager.
That's when they began talks on providing housing for themselves, as well as other construction workers in the area. Their new facility provides 224 beds, with common restrooms and a continental breakfast. Phase I with 112 units was complete in early November. And they just recently finished Phase II.
"As soon as people learned that we had this as an available alternative, we had a lot of requests and we were able to open up all phases. Now we're fully booked and moving forward," said Thomas.
Rooms are $90 per night for a month stay, $105 for a shorter period. Burke Construction is reserving some rooms for construction crews scheduled to come this spring. Burke Lodge is considering adding a third phase with a cafeteria if lodgers request it.
Fixtures Living Wins Multiple Retail Design Institute's International Store Awards
Posted on February 16, 2012
Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President of Burke Construction Group is very pleased to announce that the Fixtures Living Costa Mesa Showroom project has won the following awards at the Retail Design Institute's 41st Annual International Store Awards Show.
- Merit Award - Retail Store Hardlines
- Innovation Award - Visual Communication / Graphics
Built by Burke Construction Group in 2011, this project is a 24,000 sq. ft. Five Star high end kitchen, bath and outdoor living retail & demonstration showroom for Fixtures Living, a forward-thinking leader in the home living industry. This Orange County showroom became Fixtures Living's largest showroom and demonstration kitchen to date featuring an extensive, hand-culled array of best-in-class kitchen, bath and outdoor products from some of the most sought-after brands available, including Gessi, Kallista, Molteni, Sub-Zero, BlueStar, Wolf, Dacor, Thermador, La Cornue, Gaggenau, Lynx, and many more. This innovative project was built using proven LEED® strategies as well as cutting edge construction techniques with a target of LEED Silver certification in 2012. Designed by FITCH, Fixtures Living also won the 2012 Chain Store Age Annual Design Competition in the hardlines category.
Christian Davies, FITCH Executive Creative Director of the Americas said of this honor, "I've always thought of the RDI Store of the Year Awards as the biggest of the retail industry awards. Fixtures Living was in a traditionally tough category as there were over 200 stores entered this year. Winning two awards for the same project is something to be very proud of."
"This project has and continues to be an amazing accomplishment." said Burke President & CEO, Kevin Burke. "Not only has this become an award winning project, it also continues to make a major sustainable impact for the community and the environment."
For more information, please contact Tony Dazzio with Burke Construction Group at (702) 367-1040 or tdazzio@burkecgi.com.
Announcement that Burke Construction Group was recently honored with the-
AGC / SIR J.A. Tiberti Pioneer Spirit Award
Posted on November 21, 2011
Burke Construction Group is very pleased to announce that Burke Construction Group was recently honored with the AGC / SIR J.A. Tiberti Pioneer Spirit Award at the annual Associated General Contractors SIR Awards Ceremony.
This award is named in honor of the pioneering Southern Nevada contractor, J.A. Tiberti. The award recognizes a company’s innovative approach to project delivery, business mentoring, customer support, value added service and new technology. Burke Construction Group has previously won this award in2007 and 2010.
"It is a great honor to receive this award as J.A. Tiberti is an iconic and beloved figure in our industry and an example for Burke Construction Group to follow.", said Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President. "We will continue to endeavor to fulfill the Tiberti legacy.
For more information, please contact Loralee Jones with Burke Construction Group at (702) 367-1040 or ljones@burkecgi.com .
Announcement of the formation of Burke's new Upper Midwest Division offices in Williston, North Dakota.
Posted on November 21, 2011
Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President of Burke Construction Group is pleased to announce the formation of Burke's new Upper Midwest Division offices in Williston, North Dakota.
The Upper Midwest Division will be led by Division Manager, Roger Thomas. Roger has spent over two decades, estimating, building and managing nationally recognized and sustainable construction projects throughout the country. "With more than 20 years of experience within the commercial contracting industry, Roger is uniquely qualified to lead this new division ", said Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President. "Roger's expertise in sustainable, federal and industrial projects will benefit developers and designers alike."
Mr. Thomas is a graduate of the University of Idaho with a dual major in Forestry and Philosophy. A LEED Accredited Professional, he is also a former board member of the local chapter of the United States Green Building Council.
"Burke Construction Group has a long standing reputation of meeting the ever changing demands within the commercial construction community," said President & CEO Kevin Burke. " Utilizing Roger's unique capabilities to head up our Upper Midwest Division, is another example of Burke's proud tradition of responding to the needs of the diverse community we serve.
For more information, please contact Tony Dazzio at Burke Construction Group at 702-367-1040.
Announcement of Promotion of John Travassos for West / Southwest Region
Posted on July 18, 2011
Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President of Burke Construction Group is pleased to announce the promotion of John Travassos to Director of Operations for Burke's West / Southwest Region(al) Office.
John has spent over three decades, building and managing nationally recognized construction projects throughout the country. "With more than 30 years of experience within the commercial contracting industry, John is uniquely qualified to lead this new division ", said Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President. A LEED Accredited Professional, John is also a member of the Associated General Contractors (AGC), where he is Chairman of the Permits and Inspections Committee.
Burke Construction Group is very proud of our commitment to Green Building technology and all of our LEED Accredited Professionals. With every project built using environmentally friendly techniques, Burke is committed to making the community better for future generations.
"Burke Construction Group has a long standing reputation of meeting the ever changing demands within the commercial construction community," said President & CEO Kevin Burke. " Utilizing John's unique capabilities to head up our West / Southwest Region, is another example of Burke's proud tradition of responding to the needs of the diverse community we serve.
For more information, please contact Tony Dazzio at Burke Construction Group at 702-367-1040.
Announcement of New Pacific Northwest Division
Posted on June 17, 2011
Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President of Burke Construction Group is pleased to announce the formation of Burke's new Pacific Northwest Division.
The Pacific Northwest Division will be led by Burke Vice President and Division Manager, Matthew Boyd. Matt has spent over three decades, building and managing nationally recognized construction projects throughout the country. "With more than 30 years of experience within the commercial contracting community, Matt is uniquely qualified to lead this new division", said Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President. Mr. Boyd is a member of Greater Spokane Incorporated, the Inland Northwest Chapter of The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and NAIOP. He has supported many charitable activities through the years, including Habitat for Humanity and several youth leadership programs.
Whether providing experience in diverse market segments or offering geographic flexibility, diversification has always been a part of Burke's philosophy. From schools to religious facilities, retail to hospitality, Burke Construction Group has overseen a wide variety of project sizes and scopes. Burke's Pacific Northwest Division will provide clients the same tried and true approach to timely and competitive quotes while delivering the personalized customer service they have come to expect.
"Burke Construction Group has a long standing reputation of meeting the ever changing demands of the commercial construction community," said President & CEO Kevin Burke. "Dedicating Matt's unique capabilities to head up our Pacific Northwest Division, is another example of Burke's proud tradition of responding to the needs of the diverse industry we serve."
For more information, please contact Tony Dazzio at Burke Construction Group at 702-367-1040.
About Burke Construction Group, Inc. - Burke Construction Group provides clients with award-winning construction and construction management based on a wealth of experience; building throughout the Southwest in diverse markets for over 27 years. We are committed to utilizing advanced technologies in green building, pre-construction services, estimating, CMAR, value engineering, scheduling, project management, document control and cost control.
Announcement of New Special Projects Division
Posted on May 24, 2011
Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President of Burke Construction Group is pleased to announce the formation of Burke's new Special Projects/Tenant Improvement Division.
The Special Projects/Tenant Improvement Division will be led by Burke Division Manager, Jim Colegrove. Jim has spent over two decades, estimating, building and managing nationally recognized construction projects throughout the Las Vegas valley and the Southwest. "With more than 20 years of experience within the commercial development and brokerage community, Jim is uniquely qualified to lead this new division", said Tony Dazzio, Senior Vice President. "As developers and brokers continue to refine their approach during Nevada's economic recovery, tenant improvements and smaller special projects are becoming more prevalent. As the Las Vegas construction market continues to evolve, Burke's Special Projects/Tenant Improvement Division stands ready to assist."
Of the many successful and award winning projects Burke has constructed over the years, tenant improvement projects have always been a part of our portfolio. From full, multi-floor demolition and remodeling to luxury finishing work, Burke Construction Group has overseen a wide variety of project sizes and scopes. Burke's new Special Projects/Tenant Improvement Division will provide clients a streamlined approach to timely and competitive quotes while offering personalized customer service.
"Burke Construction Group has a long standing reputation of meeting the ever changing demands of the southern Nevada brokerage and development community," said President & CEO Kevin Burke. "Jim's unique capabilities heading up our Special Projects/Tenant Improvement Division, is another example of Burke's proud tradition of responding to the needs of the diverse community we serve.
For more information, please contact Tony Dazzio at Burke Construction Group at 702-367-1040.
About Burke Construction Group, Inc. - Burke Construction Group provides clients with award-winning construction and construction management based on a wealth of experience; building throughout the Southwest in diverse markets for over 27 years. We are committed to utilizing advanced technologies in green building, pre-construction services, estimating, CMAR, value engineering, scheduling, project management, document control and cost control.
