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New Projects
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, Various Improvements
DiDonato Associates was selected as a consultant to provide design and construction phase services for various improvements at several BMHA developments. Projects will include: door replacement, security system interface and improvements, site and stairway lighting, parking lot and driveway replacement, stormwater management, roof replacement, and elevator rehabilitation.
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State University Construction Fund – Buffalo State College Exterior Rehabilitation
DiDonato Associates was selected to provide design and construction administration services for the exterior rehabilitation of various buildings at Buffalo State College. The exterior building shells of several buildings on the Buffalo State campus are in poor condition and in need of repair/replacement. The existing deficient condition of various building windows also needs to be addressed. Remediation is necessary to maintain a water-tight exterior and improve energy efficiency and operational use. The scope of work will include the testing/review/analysis of the existing exterior wall conditions at Rockwell Hall, Ketchum Hall, Theatre Arts, Bacon Hall, Upton Hall, Southwing, and Twin Rise buildings and work to remediate inadequate conditions. Replacement and repair of exterior masonry and window replacement are the primary components of this work.
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New York State Thruway Authority – Construction Inspection Services for the New State Police Headquarters at Exit 51
DiDonato Associates is providing CI services for the construction of a new State Police Zone Headquarters building at Interchange 51 in Buffalo. The new building area is approximately 14,600 sf. Project also includes improvements to the accessibility of the existing site.
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Erie County Fire Training Academy, New Training Facility,
Cheektowaga, New York
DiDonato was contacted by the County of Erie to perform emergency structural and safety inspections of three (3) existing structures at 3359 Broadway in the Town of Cheektowaga. The structures are used for live fire training, and are located on the Emergency Services Training & Operations Center Complex. DiDonato performed a thorough inspection of all three buildings and provided a report. The inspections further investigated the structural and safety repairs needed to maintain a safe training facility. DiDonato Associates provided plans and specifications for the improvements to the site. Work included:
1. Demolition of four buildings as indicated on the contract drawings.
2. Restoration of the site.
3. Construction of new concrete foundations.
4. Erection of a new metal Live Burn Building, purchased by the County and delivered to the site.
5. Installation of new asphalt pavement and concrete flatwork.
Employee News
Mr. Christopher Gardner has received his NYS Professional Engineering license. Mr. Gardner has 17 years of experience in design, construction inspection, and materials testing, with an in-depth knowledge of airport design, hydraulics, and concrete and soils. In addition, he is responsible for providing detailed construction cost estimates in conjunction with many of DiDonato's design projects.
Mr. Frank Sandarelli recently completed his training as a NYS Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Sandarelli has 30 years of experience providing construction services for a variety of municipal and educational projects throughout Western New York. Through this experience, he has been exposed to many aspects involved in construction projects including administration, supervision, estimating, scheduling, surveying, carpentry, masonry, concrete flatwork, excavation, demolition, site work, steel erection, equipment operation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC.
Current Openings
DiDonato Associates is always interested in receiving resumes of people with experience and education in the Civil, Structural, Architectural and related fields. Please send resume to:
Susan Aureli
Office Manager
DiDonato Associates
689 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203-1404
fax: (716) 656-1987
saureli@didonato.cc
