2009 BX Craftsmanship
Award Recipient

Craftsman Shane Allen is responsible for the reconstruction of the primary heating and cooling systems at One Nationwide Plaza.  Allen led a crew of 14 to complete the HVAC piping on the 15^th floor.

The project included switching the cooling plant from a primary only to a primary/secondary system; plus the addition of a heat exchanger that allows the cooling system to be used for internal building heat.

 Among the challenges faced by Allen and his team were keeping the system operational around the clock with steady temperatures for the more than 6,000 building employees, and coordinating the delivery of project materials with limited elevator access.

Precise planning and delicate execution were necessary in order to achieve a smooth transition in the tight work space.  More than 200 feet of pipe and 200 fittings were layered into the existing mechanical room.

A member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189, Allen has been employed by Bruner Corp. for 14 of his nearly 16 years in the trade.

A first-time Craftsmanship Award winner, Allen attended Columbus State Community College to study HVAC design before completing an apprenticeship program and starting in the trade.

This year, the Builders Exchange will honor 13 Craftsmanship Award recipients at the BX Annual Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Updated 7/21/2009