Resume ALLISON M. BLAU

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1 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering Major in Building Electrical Power Systems Design Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2009 EXPERIENCE Ms. Blau joined Leedy & Petzold as a Project Manager in Spring She brings extensive experience to Leedy & Petzold on the development of projects from design through construction. Some of Ms. Blau's representative work is as follows: Johnson Controls Inc. Power Solutions Building Addition of 3 rd and 4 th floors, along with a mechanical penthouse, to existing Power Solution Building. The entire power solution building achieved LEED certification, continuing the Global Headquarters campus title of LEED-platinum certification. Project included expansion of existing power distribution and emergency systems. New construction space contained raised-floor systems, thus utilizing the Walkerflex modular power system containing both floor boxes and furniture-feed connections. Lighting design included LED and fluorescent technologies while being controlled with a complete Lutron eco-system program. The Lutron quantum lighting panels tied into the JCI campus Metasys monitoring system, providing the client with a completely monitored facility. An existing elevator was switched to emergency power and required detailed phasing of design. The project was drafted using Revit MEP and Navisworks software, providing the Owner with a coordinated 3D model at completion. Bio-Tech Lab and B-Qual. Provided complete electrical design for lab remodel. Designed custom infrastructure required for distribution of power and data systems. Remodeled lab spaces included a battery testing facility and quality control labs. Parking Lot Expansion and Flag Pole Lighting. Provided multiple lighting options and energy savings for expansion of visitor parking lot. Utilized 100-count LED fixtures and Lutron Ecosystem controls to expand LEED-certified campus lot. Flag pole lighting consisted of LED spotlighting with Lutron controls. Conference Room Lighting Plans. Designed general lighting plan for medium and large conference rooms for company-wide remodels. Included general lighting options and energy-saving control options that could easily be implemented in most office locations. Building #1 Lobby Renovation. Performed survey of existing conditions at Main campus headquarters building. Provided complete electrical design for new lobby space and kitchenette, including new security. Denver Branch Renovation, Littleton, CO. Summarized requirements to relocate existing electrical utility service and electrical room, and then designed construction plans which laid out phasing required to minimize company down-time to one day. Electrical design of new conference room and team/multi-purpose rooms. Provided new emergency egress lighting throughout

2 Cuna Mutual Group Back-up Electrical Power Generator, Waverly, Iowa. Designed integration of 480Y/277V, 3-phase, 1500kW diesel generator and (2) new interior closed-transition automatic transfer switches. Phasing was arranged for new transfer switches to back-feed existing switchboards. Lawrence University Stansbury Theatre Remodel & Courtyard build-out, Appleton, WI. Performed electrical design to update house lighting in theatre space and incorporate into existing lighting control system. Existing courtyard space finished to be used as rehearsal room, classroom, offices, and restrooms. New electrical systems required complete throughout build-out. Existing substation equipment required special attention as it was Kinney equipment, no longer eligible for manufacturer field-servicing. Thedacare Medical Office Building, Appleton, WI. Participated in the complete remodel of a team meeting building into a medical office building. Existing 240/120V, 200A service remained but new power, lighting, and systems were provided through-out. Electrical design was provided for new building use and mechanical/plumbing updates. Exterior lighting and controls were updated. MATC Biotech Lab in Madison, WI. Renovation and expansion of existing biotech lab spaces. Complete electrical power, lighting, fire, data, and sound systems design. Inefficient lighting was replaced with low-wattage fluorescent technology through-out lab and classroom spaces. University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Perkins Stadium. Replacement of existing football field lights and controls on new 80 and 110 tall poles. Utilized Musco lighting and control panels. Design included reusing existing underground conduits and running new feeders. Local controls panels were located near each of the new poles, which also contained new LED security lighting. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Electrical League of Milwaukee - 2 -

3 Oshkosh Truck Electrical Distribution System Replacement and Lighting Restoration. Design provided electrical restoration of a house originally built in 1911 and converted to an art museum. The original 200A, 120/240V, 1-phase service and a more recent 240V grounded B service were replaced with a single 208Y/120V, 3-phase, 4-wire service. The existing equipment and loads were consolidated and replaced with modern electrical equipment. All existing wiring was traced and tested for safety and the respective panelboard directories were updated. Original period-style lighting fixtures were sent out for restoration. Existing pushbutton switches were replaced throughout with new pushbutton switches. Additional lighting track with specialty fixture heads were added to accent specific pieces of artwork. Extra care was required to analyze the construction of the building being that it was unique and built fire-resistant to protect the artwork, and some walls and floors were not able to be penetrated. University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Replacement of campus 25 kv and 5kV substation equipment including two 7500 kva transformers, circuit breaker switchgear, capacitor banks, and related cable connections supplying electrical service to the campus. New equipment includes a four-bay lineup of metal-enclosed, medium voltage, air interrupter switchgear, two pad-mounted transformers, and two seven-bay lineups of metal-clad, circuit breaker distribution switchgear with weatherproof house. The existing substation service is being maintained until the new switchgear is installed and ready for switchover. University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Performed electrical engineering design for an addition and remodeling for the Student Union. Effort involved relocating the 4.16kV primary loop, ductbanks, and manholes serving the campus. University of Wisconsin Parkside. Provided electrical engineering design for an addition and remodeling for the Student Union. Design included the replacement of the existing service, phasing the work so the existing building facilities could remain operational during construction, adding emergency power and generator, and extending existing 4.16kV primary loop to new main switchboard. Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, Madison, WI. Participated in the design of a 32,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold office building. A 0.9 watts per square foot lighting power density was achieved and advanced daylighting controls were integrated. Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Building addition and remodeling of lab space which included the integration of several zone UPS systems and emergency generator upgrades for state-of-the-art laboratories. Presented design alternatives with cost implications to the Owners. Construction was performed in phases which required additional supervision and coordination with the Owner s representative and the construction manager to resolve issues and keep the project on track. Washington County Courthouse, West Bend, WI. This project consisted of a three-story addition between the existing courthouse and jail buildings, the renovation of the existing courthouse, and the addition of seven new courtrooms. Underfloor raceways were designed to accommodate the A/V systems. The automated courtroom accessories systems are designed to utilize a touch-screen. Specialty systems included building-wide public address systems, door controls, duress alarms, communications, camera systems, power infrastructure, and low voltage lighting controls all compatible with the building head end equipment and A/V system

4 Turner Hall, Milwaukee, WI. Designed electrical infrastructure upgrade and partial restoration of the Ballroom which was built circa The service to this building was upgraded and provisions were incorporated for future kitchen, stage power, ballroom lighting, and theatrical dimming systems. SBC/Ameritech Central Office Buildings. Performed engineering for electrical upgrades to several buildings including an increase in the service size, replacement of existing switchgear and panelboards, and the addition of a new engine generator. These buildings had extensive internal building grounding and exterior grounding rings. St. Michael s Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Participated in design of renovation of operating rooms, nuclear medicine, mammography, and radiology. YMCA, Wauwatosa, WI. Provided electrical engineering for renovation of existing YMCA. The project entailed the demolition of the existing basketball courts, elevated running track, and office space. This made way for larger, expanded open workout spaces, a new running track, lobby, multi-purpose rooms, break room, and offices. Lakeview Medical Center, Rice Lake, WI. Renovation and expansion of the Dialysis Department and several new patient rooms with improved lighting, power, and special systems. Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, WI Four new operating rooms and renovation of four existing operating rooms. Involvement in this project included very detailed survey work of the existing operating rooms and design of a room s power using isolation panelboards and a central uninterruptible power supply. Project included design of a lighting layout which fit with the surgeons desires for lighting flexibility during a procedure. Intelligent low voltage controls were used and work was coordinated with the Infection Control Department at the hospital to ensure the fixtures selected fit their criteria for cleaning. Electrical infrastructure upgrade to support hospital addition consisting of new service and distribution including the installation of two new 5000 kva transformers, two new emergency diesel generators, and coordination of existing systems. New 6-floor addition including a new Emergency Department, LDR rooms, rooftop Helipad and design of electrical room and telecommunications room. These were designed to be stacked and located to minimize longer power and data runs. The addition included the design of nurse call and patient monitoring systems. New G. I. Suite. American Medical Buildings Various Locations Danvers, MA 125,000 square foot medical office building including an ambulatory surgery center, imaging suite, and four operating rooms. This project was fast-tracked and special care was taken to ensure that the design and construction requirements were properly coordinated. Intense coordination took place with local power company to accommodate the large electrical requirements - this building required a 4000A secondary service. Several additional suites were built-out through different phases of the project including a kitchen, pediatrics suite, internal medicine, and a two MRI imaging suite

5 Danville, KY Shell building and 32,000 square foot ambulatory surgery center build-out. The ambulatory surgery center contained four operating rooms. Pewaukee, WI 16,000 square foot ambulatory surgery center converted from a 4-tenant suite building. There were two operating rooms under the current design; however, provisions were made for an additional two operating rooms for the future. Design for an imaging suite and MRI machine was included as part of this building. An emergency power generator was added to the building to accommodate the medical occupancy