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O’Donnell & Naccarato Promotes Kyle Terry to Principal

Written by O'Donnell & Naccarato on July 11, 2024. Posted in Blog.

O’Donnell & Naccarato Promotes Kyle Terry to Principal

O’Donnell & Naccarato is pleased to announce that Kyle J. Terry, PE, has been promoted to Principal, recognizing his exemplary contributions, leadership, and dedication to O&N and its clients throughout his eight-year tenure with the firm.

In his new role, Kyle will continue to drive O&N’s growth nationally and uphold the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality structural engineering solutions. As Principal, he will lead a team of talented engineers and collaborate closely with O&N’s clients to ensure the successful execution of projects from inception to completion.

“We are thrilled to promote Kyle to Principal,” said Dennis Mordan, PE, SE, President of O’Donnell & Naccarato. “His dedication to client satisfaction, structural design innovation, and excellence in project execution have been invaluable to our firm. We look forward to his continued leadership in this new role and are confident that he will excel in driving our firm’s success.” Kyle brings over 15 years of extensive structural engineering experience, having led the successful completion of some of O&N’s largest and most complex projects, including:

Stockton University – Atlantic City Campus – Atlantic City, NJ
UPMC – York Memorial Hospital & Hillman Cancer Center – York, PA
AmeriHealth Headquarters and Parking Garage – Newtown Square, PA
CHOP – Hub for Clinical Collaboration – Philadelphia, PA
RCINJ – Jack & Cheryl Morris Pavilion – New Brunswick, NJ
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital Expansion – Wilkes-Barre, PA

Kyle holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in structural engineering from Lehigh University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Kyle’s promotion is a testament to his talent and hard work, as well as the respect he has earned from both colleagues and clients. O&N is excited to see the positive impact he will continue to make as he takes on this new leadership role.

O’Donnell & Naccarato Celebrates the Grand Opening of Broad + Noble Luxury High-Rise Apartments

Written by O'Donnell & Naccarato on June 27, 2024. Posted in Blog.

O’Donnell & Naccarato Celebrates the Grand Opening of Broad + Noble Luxury High-Rise Apartments

The 326,000 square-foot residential complex features a mix of retail and office space with top-of-the-line amenities, including a sky lounge with private dining.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N), a leading and employee-owned structural engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, celebrated the grand opening Wednesday of Broad + Noble, a brand-new, luxury apartment tower in Center City. With sweeping views of the city skyline, the 19-story, 326,000 square-foot residential high rise offers a full slate of top-of-the-line amenity spaces, as well as a blend of retail and office space and secure below-ground parking.

O&N provided structural engineering services for the $112 million project, in partnership with developer Toll Brothers Apartment Living and architect BartonPartners. The building, which broke ground in 2021, features a traditional brick exterior in a nod to the historic industrial architecture of Philadelphia’s Callowhill neighborhood and overlooks a sprawling landscaped plaza with a separate, two-story retail space, nestled between its massive L-shaped footprint.

Residents of the 344-unit apartment complex will also be treated to a stunning sky lounge with private dining, as well as elegant outdoor terraces and a rooftop deck created by setbacks at the building’s upper levels.

“O’Donnell & Naccarato was proud to collaborate with our longtime partners, Toll Brothers and BartonPartners, on this landmark project in the heart of Callowhill,” said Dennis Mordan, PE, SE, President of O&N. “Broad + Noble is a testament to the pioneering spirit of Philadelphia, which seamlessly blends the city’s rich industrial past with all the comfort and amenities of modern luxury.”

Broad + Noble is constructed almost exclusively with eight-inch precast plank floors, utilizing the Girder-Slab structural system to maximize space relative to the building’s height. The top-floor sky lounge is designed with a plank floor system on steel wide-flange beams, and large steel transfer beams interrupt the spacing of columns and highly coordinated brace frames within the residential floors to permit a transition to amenity spaces and below-grade parking on the first and second floors below.

O&N has been integral to the residential and commercial real estate boom that has marked the transformation of North Broad Street. The firm has served as structural engineer for The Hannah Callowhill, LVL North, Milly on the Green, Broadridge and One City luxury apartment buildings, as well as the School of Philadelphia Ballet. In 2020, O&N also provided structural engineering and façade restoration services to convert the historic former home of The Philadelphia Inquirer into the new Philadelphia Public Services Building, housing the city’s police department, medical examiner’s office and the Department of Health Laboratory Services.

O’Donnell & Naccarato Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Elmwood Park Zoo Animal Hospital, Welcome Center

Written by O'Donnell & Naccarato on May 31, 2024. Posted in Blog.

O’Donnell & Naccarato Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Elmwood Park Zoo Animal Hospital, Welcome Center

The 39,000 square-foot facility is part of a three-phase plan to revitalize the beloved Philadelphia-area landmark.

Norristown, Pennsylvania – O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N), a leading and employee-owned structural engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, celebrated the grand opening of the Elmwood Park Zoo’s brand new, 39,000 square-foot animal hospital and welcome center. The project’s completion, which coincides with the zoo’s 100-year anniversary, is part of a three-phase plan to transform the beloved Philadelphia-area landmark into a world-class zoological institution and expand its 38-acre footprint.

O&N provided structural engineering design services for the three-story building, which houses the 17,000 square-foot Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center, complete with a state-of-the-art surgical suite, diagnostic lab, indoor and outdoor recovery wards, and in-house pharmacy. The facility also includes 8,000 square feet of new administrative space above a beautifully reimagined entrance plaza featuring new ticket windows, rest areas, and gift shop.

“As a longtime supporter of the Elmwood Park Zoo, O&N is proud to contribute to this once-in-a-lifetime revitalization effort,” said Anthony Naccarato, PE, SE, Chairman and CEO of O&N. “With this incredible new facility, the Elmwood Park Zoo will continue to serve as a leading educational and cultural destination for its next 100 years.”

The building’s primary structural system utilizes composite steel-floor framing, steel braced frames, shallow foundations, and a steel-framed roof structure.

O&N worked alongside Charles Cross Architecture, which served as the lead architect on the project. Barry Isett & Associates provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing services; Apex Design served as civil engineer; Earth Engineering performed geotechnical work; and INTECH Construction served as general contractor.

O&N has provided structural engineering services for several specialty projects throughout the U.S., including the three-acre Soundscape Park & ExoStage adjacent to the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center symphony hall in Miami Beach, Florida. The firm’s other projects include a new wellness center for the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers, Indiana and the production studio for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Azamara cruise lines in North Miami, Florida.

Celebrating Rod McComas’s Retirement and Tom Miltner’s New Role

Written by O'Donnell & Naccarato on November 27, 2023. Posted in Blog.

Celebrating Rod McComas’s Retirement & Tom Miltner’s New Role

November 27, 2023

O’Donnell & Naccarato announced Rod McComas, P.E., S.E. will retire from the company at the end of this calendar year. Beginning with the merger of McComas Engineering in August 2019 into the O’Donnell & Naccarato family, Rod has been crucial in the growth of the firm’s national presence.

Over his forty-two-year tenure, Rod has been responsible for approximately 10,000 projects in 2,000 cities throughout the United States. Some of the highlighted projects are The Fashion Mall and The Children’s Museum in Indianapolis, IN, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, CA, Republic Air Headquarters in Carmel, IN, United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, IN, United States Penitentiary ADMAX in Florence, CO, Leavenworth Correctional Facility in Leavenworth, KS, precast concrete wall panels around the U.S., retail stores around the U.S., restaurants around the U.S., and, swimming pools for universities, communities, military, training, Olympic training and U.S. Embassies. Founding McComas Engineering Structural Engineers in 1991, he grew the company in specialized building sectors into a highly profitable and respected entity from coast to coast.

Rod shared his thoughts, stating, “I am fortunate that I had the opportunity to develop many friendships and clients around the United States through my work at McComas Engineering and O’Donnell & Naccarato. Thank you all for the trust you put in me and the teamwork we built on each project. I am confident that our clients are in great hands with Tom Miltner and the entire O’Donnell & Naccarato team.”

For several years, Tom Miltner, P.E., has led the Indianapolis office alongside Rod, and was promoted to the position of principal one year ago. He will continue in his role. Tom, a steadfast presence at McComas Engineering and subsequently O’Donnell & Naccarato for the past 29 years, will take the reins. With more than three decades of engineering experience and a profound understanding of our industry, Tom is poised to continue the legacy of excellence. He is a seasoned leader who participates in all phases of projects, driving our teams to exceed expectations and delivering the most cost-effective structural solutions.

“It’s an honor to be selected to lead O’Donnell & Naccarato’s Indianapolis office,” said Tom Miltner. “I look forward to working alongside my teammates and continue providing the highest quality of structural engineering services to our new and existing clients.”

“We are grateful for the contributions Rod has made to O’Donnell & Naccarato, his leadership and collaboration will be missed,” said Anthony Naccarato, PE, SE, F.ASCE President of O&N. “We are confident in Tom’s ability to take the reins as the new leader of the Indianapolis office and are excited to see all the success that he brings to the role.”