Sandusky, Ohio — Janotta & Herner is proud to announce that the Sandusky City Commission has selected our firm as the design-build partner for the new Sandusky Recreation Center. The Commission approved the contract on November 24th, marking a major step forward in bringing this long-planned project to life in Northern Ohio. The new recreation … Janotta & Herner Awarded Design-Build Contract for New Sandusky Recreation Center

The Challenge: A Partner for Rapid, All-Inclusive Growth Oglesby Construction needed a new facility to significantly expand its operations in Northern Ohio. The project came with a unique set of challenges that required a partner capable of a complete, single-source solution: from acquiring the land and navigating local incentives to fast-tracking design, engineering, and construction. … Northern Ohio Design-Build Case Study: Janotta & Herner Builds Oglesby Construction’s New Facility

Construction is a pretty straightforward process. Get the buildings blueprints and build the building. There are a lot of details between this and that, but the process remains largely the same. But just like in life, even the most straightforward process on paper can get off track with many factors outside of your control. Here … Expecting the Unexpected in Construction

If you have ever been through a construction project or maybe in the future, here are some terms that can come up and what they mean. Addendum– Addition to the drawings that change the original contract specifics. ADA Compliance– When a building will be accessible for all according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. As-Built … Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet

It’s not an easy answer. Construction work is as varied as the projects we do. When we are looking to hire for our construction crew, we like to ask some questions to make sure the person will be a good fit. Do you like working outside? This question is a big one because the person … Do you have what it takes to be in construction?

James Herner (88) co-founder of Janotta & Herner, Inc. (JHI) of Monroeville, has died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident in Erie County Friday, January 21, 2021. Jim along with Bob Janotta, started the design build construction company in 1962.  JHI was formed in Janotta’s North Street garage and the two … Janotta & Herner Mourns The Death Of A Co-founder

You have a great idea of how you want to improve your current facilities, or finally start that new business you’ve always wanted. You have an idea of how you want your new building or addition to look but how do you take your thoughts and turn them into a plan? No matter how many … How to transition an idea to reality with a construction project

A construction project doesn’t start when the crew shows up on the jobsite. Preplanning is just as important as the actual construction on the job. After the project manager gets the go ahead to move forward on a project, they will assign a superintendent. The superintendent is the go-to person on-site responsible for the day … What happens before you start construction?

Janotta & Herner has announced Tyler Wasserman will assume the role of Director of Business Development effective August 1, 2020. “We are thrilled to have Tyler lead our business development efforts, said CEO Paul Roeder. “Tyler has been with Janotta & Herner since last September and brings energy, integrity and a business skillset that will … New Director of Business Development at Janotta & Herner

    “I have a project that I want to do. Where do I go from here?” Some companies might get an architect to draw up a design. The company would then take the plans to a few construction companies to see what the cost would be to turn the design into a reality. They … What is Design-Build?

  When you are driving down the road and see a construction site, what is the first thing you ask yourself? I bet 9 times out of 10 it’s “what’s going there?”. But have you ever thought about the process itself? What goes into putting a new building together? Our first exploration into our industry … Construction 101

620 Construction’s first completed project of 2018 is pure zen! This project consisted of the build-out of a new yoga studio at Heritage Crossing in Green, Ohio. This is the second studio for Yoga Bliss owner Caroline Grenowski. Her other studio is located in Fairlawn. The 3,000 square foot space includes a locker/retail area, men’s … 620 Construction completes Yoga Bliss

  On an early summer morning, the unthinkable happened at the headquarters of Thorsport in Sandusky. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Team suffered a major fire that destroyed a large portion of their 100,000 SF facility. Shortly after the fire had been extinguished, Janotta & Herner had its team of Engineers onsite to ensure … March 2017 JHI Group News

When you find yourself with a pretty big problem, you’re going to need some pretty big tools and people with the right know-how to fix it. That is exactly what happened when Janotta & Herner was contacted to move and replace an 83,000 pound, wooden pedestrian bridge that was failing. The Client wanted to replace … The Design/Build Review: A Little Heavy Lifting

In 1962, Janotta and Herner was founded by building partners Bob Janotta and Jim Herner. Since that time, the company has grown dramatically to employ over 170 people and has worked to greatly expand its building capabilities. In 2011, J&H acquired a steel fabrication plant in New London, later named Firelands Fabrication, allowing us to … The Design/Build Review: JHI Group Grows to the East