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OakNews
Oak hires Marina Zeller as Marketing Coordinator
(February 5, 2010) Oak Contracting is pleased to welcome Marina Zeller to their team as Marketing Coordinator. Marina brings over nine years of experience to the team including...
ACE Mentor Program Student Team Goes on Fieldtrip
(December 30, 2009) Joe Dattoli, Frederick County Public Schools Director of Construction Management, recently hosted Team Linganore of the ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentor Program Frederick. The student team is participating in a national competition to design the ideal school.
Oak Adopts Local Family for Christmas
(December 30, 2009) For the fifth straight year, Oak Contracting has adopted a local family for the holiday season. As opposed to giving gifts to fellow employees, conducting a Secret Santa exchange, or even making a cash donation to a charity, the employees at Oak Contracting, or Oakies as referred to internally, decided five years ago to adopt a local family in need.
GEEF Recognizes Community Partners, Teachers
(October 30, 2009) The Greater Edgewood Education Foundation (GEEF) recognized 17 businesses and organizations with Collaborative Partnership awards, with eight of those receiving special recognition for supporting the organization since its inception in 2004. Six Edgewood educators were also honored as Everyday Heroes.
Frederick County Board of Education Approves Constructability Review Contract
(October 30, 2009) Earlier this week the Frederick County Board of Education approved an indefinite quantity contract for construction plan constructability review services. Oak Contracting was among four firms selected to review plans intended primarily for general contractor projects.
Oak Awarded Bellows Spring Elementary School Expansion
(October 19, 2009) Oak Contracting was recently selected by Howard County Public Schools to serve in their pool of qualified construction managers. Oak's first assignment under this contract is the expansion of Bellows Spring Elementary School in Ellicott City, which originally opened in 2003.
Oak Contracting hires Scott McGovern, AIA, LEED AP as Project Manager
(October 19, 2009) Oak Contracting is pleased to welcome Scott McGovern, AIA, LEED AP to their team as Project Manager. Scott brings 20 years of progressively diversified experience to the team. After earning his Bachelor's degree in architecture from Virginia Tech...
Doug Eder Profiled as One of Baltimore's Top CEOs
(September 21, 2009) Doug Eder, President of Oak Contracting, is named as one of Baltimore's Top CEOs. Read more about Doug in this article originally published in the 2009 Baltimore Smart100 Book.
Oak Ranks 4th for Baltimore Business Journal's "Best Places to Work"
(September 17, 2009) It is hard enough to become one of the Baltimore Business Journal's Best Places to Work in boom times. But to capture that honor in the Great Recession, where resources are dwindling and layoffs persist, is a real feat.
School system breaks ground on new Carver Center for Arts & Technology
(September 15, 2009) O'Malley, Smith attend to launch $58.7 million school construction
Tuesday's groundbreaking for the new state-of-the-art George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology in Towson was viewed by school officials as a rebirth of the school's educational mission and a particular bragging point for future seniors.
School is in Session Two New Schools Open
(September 8, 2009) It's an exciting time of the year for those of us who work in the school construction business. Classes are back in session and many facilities across the State are opening to students for the first time. Oak Contracting constructed two of these new schools - the Bel Air High School replacement project for Harford County Public Schools and the Bells Mill Elementary School replacement project for Montgomery County Public Schools.
Ron Long Celebrates 30 Years with Oak
(July 17, 2009) Ron Long, a project superintendent with Oak Contracting, will be a 30-year Oak veteran tomorrow! His first day at Oak Contracting was July 18, 1979 as a CDL truck driver. Thirty years later, Ron has worked on over one million square feet of construction projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars!
Multiyear Capital Program Management Contract Awarded
(June 18, 2009) Baltimore City Public Schools awarded their multiyear Capital Program Management Contract to the JMT (Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson) project team, which also consists of Oak Contracting, Hayes Large Architects, Armand Group (MBE), JRS Architects (WBE), Kumi Construction Management (MBE), ArchScan (WBE), and Data Consultants (MBE).
President of Oak Contracting Selected to Serve on Building Congress Executive Board
(June 17, 2009) The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. has selected Doug Eder, President of Oak Contracting, to serve on their Executive Board. Doug is currently serving his third year as a Board Director and will move into his new role as Secretary this November. From there, Doug will continue to move into new roles each year including Treasurer, Vice President, President Elect, and finally serving as the Association's President in 2013.
Students at Southgate Elementary Participate in Building New School
(June 3, 2009) The 477 students currently enrolled at Southgate Elementary School were afforded the opportunity to participate in the construction of their new school. The idea to get kids involved with a hands on construction activity was a collaborative idea between Gary Murphy, Vice President of Construction Operations for Oak Contracting, and Dr. Jane George, principal of Southgate Elementary School.
Oak Contracting Records ONE BILLION DOLLARS in K-12 Construction in Maryland
(June 1, 2009) Oak Contracting has a solid reputation of working with Owners as a construction manager. Since our founding in 1971, we have focused on the collaboration between tradesmen and Owner to deliver projects in a timely and cost effective way. Oak's expertise in the K-12 sector has produced numerous high profile projects in the Maryland Washington DC corridor valued at more than ONE BILLION DOLLARS. Download pdf file for a summary of our K-12 construction management projects in Maryland.
Oak's Rosas Profiled as One of Greater Baltimore's Top CFOs
(April 3, 2009) An example of Rosas' success can be found in his ability to maintain the firm's bonding capacity while buying the company from its former owner. This meant managing cash flow, ensuring adequate working capital and keeping the bonding company informed of key decisions taking place within the firm.
Design Underway for the new Germantown Elementary School in Annapolis
(April 1, 2009) The 411 students currently enrolled in the 1967-era Germantown Elementary School in Annapolis, MD are slated to get a brand new facility on their campus. Oak Contracting, LLC was selected by Anne Arundel County Public Schools to serve as construction manager on the project, which will break ground in 2010.
Seven Locks Elementary School Slated for Replacement
(February 23, 2009) Montgomery County Public Schools approved a contract for Oak Contracting to provide construction management services for the Seven Locks Elementary School replacement in Bethesda, MD. The replacement building is being designed by WMCRP Architects for an initial capacity of 410 students with a master-planned (core) capacity for 640 students.
Frederick County Board Of Education Approves CM Contract for Lincoln Elementary School
(November 25, 2008) Last night the Frederick County Board Of Education approved a contract for Oak Contracting to provide construction management services for the Lincoln Elementary School B Building addition/renovation. Currently, Lincoln Elementary School is housed in two buildings located across the street from each other. The B building was built in 1922, with additions in 1938, 1953, and 1974.
Groundbreaking on the new $66 million Linganore High School
(October 28, 2008) At 3pm this afternoon, Frederick County Public Schools officially broke ground on the new $66 million Linganore High School. Construction started over the summer after school let out with the demolition of the existing school. Footers and slabs are currently being installed for the new 266,046 SF state-of-the-art facility.
Oak Contracting's Director of Business Development Elected onto Building Congress Board
(October 23, 2008) The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. held their Annual Election on Friday, September 26, 2008. Dominick J. Dunnigan, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Oak Contracting, was one of four members elected onto the 2011 Board.
Oak OKed Two New Towson Schools
(October 8, 2008) Last night the Baltimore County Board Of Education approved a contract for Oak Contracting to provide construction management services for two new schools in Towson, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and Towson West Elementary School...
Governor O'Malley Leads Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Nantucket Elementary School
(September 18, 2008) Governor Martin O'Malley led Nantucket Elementary School students in a rally this morning at the new school's ribbon cutting ceremony. The new facility, which opened in August at the beginning of the school year, houses just over 700 students in 75,178 square feet of state-of-the-art learning space...
Oak Contracting hires Ronnie Brouillard as Project Manager
(September 17, 2008) - Oak Contracting is pleased to welcome Ronnie Brouillard to their team as Project Manager. Ronnie brings over 25 years of construction experience to the team and most recently served as Project Manager on the new Oakdale High School for Frederick County Public Schools. His first assignment at Oak is the phased, occupied renovation at Southgate Elementary School for Anne Arundel County Public Schools...
Rite of Dedication of St. Peter the Apostle in Libertytown
(September 8, 2008) Archbishop O'Brien and other prominent clergy were in Libertytown yesterday to officially dedicate St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church. Just over four years ago, the church was severely damaged in an accidental fire that was ignited during a roof repair. Part of the historical fa็ade and steeple tower were salvaged and incorporated into the design of the newly expanded facility...
Oak Contracting Prepares for Green Future
(June 25, 2008) Earlier this month, four employees at Oak Contracting became LEED accredited professionals. Tony Kukowski, Oak Superintendent currently working on the new Bells Mill Elementary School in Montgomery County, was the first to receive the accreditation. Chris Marschhauser, Oak Project Manager overseeing Bells Mill Elementary School, Bill Moschler, Oak Project Manager overseeing the replacement of Linganore High School in Frederick County, and Dave Toth, Oak Superintendent at Linganore, quickly followed suit...
Groundbreaking on the new $100 million Edgewood High and Deerfield Elementary Schools
(June 3, 2008) At 10am this morning, Harford County Public Schools officially broke ground on the new $100 million Edgewood High School campus, which includes Edgewood Middle and Deerfield Elementary Schools. The existing high school and elementary school will be completely replaced with brand new facilities...
$100 million K-12 School Replacement Project Commences
(April 7, 2008) Site work for the new Edgewood High and Deerfield Elementary Schools got started in early April. The $10.1 million site package will prepare the campus for two new schools to be constructed behind the existing facilities. A middle school is also part of the campus...
Oak Contracting Selected as Construction Manager for Elkridge Elementary School
(February 28, 2008) Oak Contracting was recently selected to serve as Construction Manager for the $5.2 million additions at Elkridge Elementary School. These additions mark Oak's 60th K-12 project as Construction Manager...
Oak Contracting Shares Christmas Spirit Through Generosity
(December 21, 2007) For the third straight year, Oak Contracting has adopted two local families for the holiday season. As opposed to giving gifts to fellow employees, conducting a Secret Santa exchange, or even making a cash donation to a charity, the employees at Oak Contracting, or "Oakies" as referred to internally, decided three years ago to adopt a local family in need. The response was overwhelming so a second family was quickly adopted. Two local families have been adopted each year.
Tony Kukowski promoted to Superintendent
(December 18, 2007) Oak Contracting is pleased to announce the promotion of Tony Kukowski to Superintendent. Tony has an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering and over seventeen years of construction experience.
Oak Contracting awarded Construction Manager contract for Our Lady of Perpetual Help
(December 17, 2007) Oak Contracting was selected by the Archdiocese of Baltimore to serve as their construction manager for a structural renovation to Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ellicott City. Oak will provide pre-construction services during design and oversee the construction process during the summer of 2008. Simpson Gumbertz & Heger is the architect/engineer of record.
Oak awarded CM contract for new Villa Maria School
(November 21, 2007) Oak Contracting was selected by Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. to serve as their construction manager on the new Villa Maria School in Harford County. The new school will be constructed at the southeast corner of Philadelphia and Brass Mill Roads at the Riverside Business Park in Belcamp, MD.
James Folkemer and Edward A. Lurz, Jr. Earn CCM Designation
(November 9, 2007) James Folkemer and Edward A. Lurz, Jr., project managers at Oak
Contracting, were recently certified as Certified Construction Managers (CCM) by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI). CMCI administers the CCM program, which is accredited by the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Accreditation Program...
Oak Contracting's Douglas W. Eder receives prestigious award
(November 6, 2007) Douglas W. Eder is President of Oak Contracting, a leading construction management firm in Maryland and this year's recipient of the Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore's President's Award...
Groundbreaking on the new $57 million Bel Air High School
(October 8, 2007) On Monday, October 8, 2007, Harford County Public Schools officially broke ground on the new $57 million Bel Air High School. Actual construction started earlier this spring with the relocation of utilities and continued throughout the summer with building pad preparation. Footers and slabs are currently being installed for the new 258,134 SF state-of-the-art facility. Next week steel columns will begin to be lifted into place for the structural frame.
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