Projects

At The Project Group, we have provided Owner's Representative and Project Monitoring consulting services to a variety of clients over the years.  The following are examples (though not a comprehensive list) of some of the projects we've been involved. See Testimonials.


OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE

Cleveland Public Theatre
Located in Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, this is a comprehensive rehabilitation project of two historic theaters in adjoining buildings, and is currently estimated at $7.0 million.  Cleveland Public Theatre is an alternative performance company committed to develop original theatre artists from Greater Cleveland particularly those whose work is experimental in form and/or challenging in content.  The Project Group is serving as Owner's Representative on this project.  Years of engagement:  2006 to date.

 

  Intermuseum Conservation Association
Located in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, this is a $1.25 million rehabilitation project of the historic and landmark Vitrolite national headquarters building for the Intermuseum Conservation Association.  ICA was founded in 1952 by the directors of six major Midwest museums to provide professional, high-quality and cost-effective art-conservation services – and was the first regional art conservation laboratory in the country.  The Project Group is serving as Owner's Representative on this project.  Years of engagement:  2006 to date. 

 

KidsHealth 2020
Located in Cleveland’s Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood, KidsHealth 2020 is a $3.5 million, 20,000 SF children’s community health facility that is being built by the St. Luke’s Foundation.  The Project Group is serving as Owner’s Representative on this project, now in the programming phase.  Years of engagement:  2002 to date.

 

Ursuline College - Student Dormitory
The Project Group was the Owner’s Representative for Ursuline College on the construction of a $5.0 million, 27,000 SF student dormitory project. Years of engagement:  2004 to 2006.

 

 Ursuline College - Student Learning Center
The Project Group served as Project Manager for Ursuline College on the $7.0 million, 30,000 SF Pilla Student Learning Center.  This facility has now become the iconic building on campus, as well as its focal point of activities.  Years of engagement:  1999 thru 2001.

 

 Hiram College
The Project Group was retained by Hiram College to serve as Project Manager on the construction of its Coleman Sports, Recreation and Fitness Center Student Athletic Center in Hiram, Ohio.  This is a $12.5 million, 130,000 SF facility.  Years of engagement:  2003 to 2006.

 

Willoughby Courthouse
The City of Willoughby, Ohio, developed an $8.0 million, 27,000- SF courthouse facility, which is located in an historic district.  The Project Group served as Project Manager, and guided the owner through the programming process and the selection of a design-builder.  As construction commenced, TPG continued in this engagement, ensuring that the project was constructed by the design-builder according to the owner’s specifications.  Years of engagement:  2003 to 2006.

 

Cleveland Foodbank
The Cleveland Foodbank has developed a new $9.0 million warehouse and administrative offices totaling 125,000 SF in the Collinwood neighborhood.  The Project Group served as Project Manager on this design-build project, guiding the owner through the selection of the design-builder, and represented the owner’s interests during the construction and post-construction phases.  Years of engagement:  2002 thru 2004.

 

Geneva Inn and Conference Center
The Ashtabula County Commissioners engaged The Project Group to serve as Owner’s Representative on the construction of the $15.0 million, 125,000 SF, 100-room Geneva Inn and Conference Center, which is located in Geneva on the Lake, Ohio.  This state-of-the-art facility is a showpiece for both the County and this historic resort area.  Years of engagement:  2002 thru 2004.

 

Summa Health Systems Hospitals COE
The Project Group served as Project Manager and Owner’s Representative on the $28.0 million Summa Health Systems Centers of Excellence Project, a 160,000 SF medical facility, located in Akron, Ohio.  On this engagement, TPG managed the selection and engagement of the programming, design and construction firms involved in the Project on behalf of the owner.  Once construction began, TPG represented the owner to insure that schedule, budget, quality and safety standards were met.  This project is currently in the closeout stage.  Years of engagement:  2000 to 2004.

 

Summa Health Systems Hospitals Substation

The Project Group provided Project Management services on the construction of Summa’s $3.5 million electrical substation, located on its main campus, in Akron, Ohio. This project completed in 2003, and is fully operational.  The engagement included managing all aspects of construction, including interaction with regulatory authorities, power providers and the surrounding community.  Years of engagement:  2002 to 2003.

 

 

Summa Health Systems Hospitals Master Plan

During the planning of its current capital program, Summa engaged The Project Group to serve as Project Manager to develop its Master Plan for expansion.  This engagement included planning activities for its main campus, along with its other facilities located throughout the Greater Akron area.  Years of engagement:  2001 thru 2003.

 

 American Cancer Society

The Project Group served as Owner’s Representative on the construction of the $5.0 million, 20,000 SF American Cancer Society Cleveland headquarters.  This Euclid Ave. facility now stands as a gateway to the University Circle neighborhood.  Years of engagement:  1999 thru 2001.

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PROJECT MONITOR

Cleveland Division of Water Plant Enhancement Program

 

The Project Group was retained by Cleveland City Council to serve as Project Monitor to aid in its legislative oversight over the $750 million Division of Water Plant Enhancement Program (PEP).  There are over 45 subprojects associated with this program, including three major plants in Cleveland, and one in Westlake.  Years of engagement:  2001 to date.

 

Cleveland Division of Water Capital Projects
The Project Group is also monitoring the Cleveland Division of Water’s $366 million Capital Improvements Program, on behalf of Cleveland City Council.  This encompasses 114 subprojects – including such activities as water-main cleaning and lining, water-main replacements, tower and pump-station rehabilitation, and the repair, maintenance and replacement of associated mechanical components.  Such facilities are located throughout Cleveland and several surrounding communities – including Beachwood, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Brecksville, Brunswick, Independence, Lyndhurst, Macedonia, Middleburgh Heights, Newburgh Heights, North Randall, North Royalton, Parma, Parma Heights, Strongsville, Twinsburg and Warrensville Heights.  Years of engagement:  2001 to date.

 

Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control Capital Projects
Since 2001, TPG has monitored the $36 million Capital Improvements Program being conducted by the Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control, on behalf of Cleveland City Council.  TPG’s scope of services on this engagement includes monitoring for adherence to project schedule, budget, EEO requirements, along with work placement issues on the 53 subprojects included in this program.  Years of engagement:  2001 to date.

 

Cleveland Public Power
The Project Group has provided consulting services to Cleveland City Council on matters related to Cleveland Public Power’s (CPP) 5-Year Strategic Plan.  CPP has just completed a two-year initiative that has resulted in this new Plan – and TPG is assisting City Council in its review of this effort, as well as the associated policy departures and legislative initiatives.  Additionally, City Council is spearheading the City's new Sustainability policy, and TPG is actively involved in this initiative.  Years of engagement:  2006 to date.

 

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Expansion
Since 1997, The Project Group has served as Project Monitor on this $1.4 billion project . TPG monitored adherence to Project schedule, budget and EEO goals, along with work placement issues, as an extension to the staff of the Cleveland City Council.  This project, consisting of 124 subprojects, has successfully completed its second phase with the opening of a 9,000-foot runway.  Years of engagement:  1997 to 2006.

 

Cleveland Browns Stadium
The Project Group served as Project Monitor on this $360 million, 72,000-seat project, which was completed in 1999.  Representing the third-party interests of the Cleveland City Council, TPG monitored construction for adherence to project schedule, budget and EEO goals.  Years of engagement:  1996 thru 2000.

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