The following Projects represent part of Ron Cosentino’s Professional Experience. These Projects ranged from small Alteration and Additions up to and including Additions of 245,000 SF. Project Budgets were in excess of $45,500,000.00. Roofing projects some exceeding 110,000 square feet, including new roofs and restorations. As a Firm we have designed new and renovated kitchens, including high volume kitchens to feed 350 persons every 45 minutes, as well as Central Cook Chill Facilities. Designs for new buildings included all site work, roads, domestic water wells, septic systems, entrances from State and County roads with turning lanes, and Wetland relocations and restorations.

Arlington Central School District                                                                  $31,500,000.00

High School - Major Addition & Alterations

Don Rothman, Former Superintendent

Raymond Southard, Former Business Manager

Don Kipp, Former Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Henry Cibelli, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds - (Tel): 845-486-4973

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge

The High School needs dictated a large Addition of over 250,000 SF including 23 Science rooms, a 4-station Gymnasium, Kitchen with Food Courts to feed 350 students every 45 minutes, and District-wide Food Service Cook Chill Facility.  The existing building was bounded on the east side by a high hill, on the north side by all of the District’s athletic fields and running track, on the south side by a large parking and bus staging area, and the west side by a small ¾ acre wetland.  The wetland was also the home of a few Blanding’s turtles. 

Working with the DEC, we designed a new 10 acre man-made wetland, and the new home for the turtles.  The school site was planned for cars and buses to accommodate a population of well over 3,400 students and several hundred staff, and with no student crossing a vehicle path. We designed the site to include a new soccer field, and a new general athletic field that could also be used by the school’s Marching Band.

Arlington Central School District                                                                  $44,500,000.00

Arlington Union Vale Middle School and Vail Farm Elementary School

Frank Pepe, Superintendent - (Tel): 845-486-4460

Henry Cibelli, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds - (Tel): 845-486-4973

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge

The District needed a new Middle School and a new Elementary School.  A 98 acre farm within the District was available, and could accommodate both buildings.  We designed a new Middle School of 160,300 SF, and a new Elementary School of 100,520 SF. We designed the topography of the site to provide for the two buildings with their own amenities on one large campus.  The plan included roads, car parking, bus staging, and all of the associated athletic fields, roads, storm basins, running track, and tennis courts to support both buildings.  The site has excellent circulation with a main entrance, and a secondary entrance for emergency Fire Department access.  Since municipal water supply was not available, storm retention ponds were located and planned for Fire Department use in the event of a fire. 

Warwick Valley Central School District                                                       $12,000,000.00

Sanfordville Elementary School – New building

Dr Joseph Natale, Former Superintendent

Thomas Gustainis, Former Assistant Superintendent for Business

Steve Salvato, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds - (Tel): 845-987-3030

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge

The site plan for this new 105,000 SF building provided for circulation that separated cars and buses as well as separated the play areas from vehicle traffic.  The design included parking, athletic fields, play areas, parent drop off and pick-up areas, a memorial garden, and pavilion.  This site was originally an 80 acre farm with a portion designated as wetland.  The new building has 360 degree Fire Department Access.  Vehicle circulation, parking, and bus arrival and departures are clearly separated from pedestrians.

Warwick Valley Central School District                                                       $16,000,000.00

High School - Addition & Major Alterations

Dr Joseph Natale, Former Superintendent

Thomas Gustainis, Former Assistant Superintendent for Business

Steve Salvato, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds - (Tel): 845-987-3030

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge 

We designed a 2-story, 111,373 SF Addition in front of the original 1950’s building, the space between created two interior landscaped courtyards.  The new addition contained a 900 seat Auditorium, a 4-station Gymnasium of 12,400 SF, and new Chorus and Band rooms with risers, as well as numerous classrooms.  The work included expanding the Library. 

Newburgh Enlarged City School District                                                    $17,500,000.00

NFA High School - 3-Story Addition and Major Alterations, and site improvements

Dr. Laval Wilson, Former Superintendent

Andy Velez, Executive Director, Operations & Maintenance - (Tel): 845-568-6501

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge

The High School, built in the 1930’s, is on an established site with overflowing parking, and football and track, and an outbuilding for the Auto Body Instructional Shop.  Four (4) projects were planned, an open pavilion, additional parking and site work, a 52,000 SF 3-story Addition, and 49,700 SF of major renovations including a new Food Court and Cafeteria.  The project included resurfacing the all-weather running track.  Due to the tight site constraints, circulation and building access/egress to existing points of entry or delivery were vital.  We designed the site to accommodate and meet all requirements, including working with the City of Newburgh Fire Department, designing a road, and turning radius around the new Addition, specifically for Fire Truck apparatus.  The new projects kept the separation of vehicle traffic and athletic fields.  The site was planned for the separation of students and vehicles.

Town of Newburgh, New York                                                                       $1,700,000.00

Newburgh Town Hall – Addition and Major Renovations

James Osborne, PE, Town Engineer – (Tel): 845-564-7814

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge

Project consisted of an Addition to the existing Town Hall, including Major Renovations, and Asbestos Abatement.  All HVAC equipment was replaced including boilers and pumps, plumbing, and electric wiring.  We also provided Move Management.  All construction work took place while the building was occupied and fully functional.  The Town lost not one hour of work time.  The entire building was renovated.

Fallsburg Central School District                                                                     $5,000,000.00

High School & Elementary School Re-Roofing and Renovations

Dan Grecco Jr., Business Manager – (Tel): 845-434-5884

Jay Shapiro, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds - (Tel): 845-434-4110

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge

This project consisted of re-roofing the Cosor Elementary School 97,010 SF, and Asbestos Abatement of 22,350 SF of Asbestos Transite panels. Additionally, 87,000 SF of the High School roof were also replaced and 3,500 SF of masonry walls repaired.  As part of the project we designed a door access control system for both buildings with Central Control and a Photo/Card Station for both at the High School. 

NYS Catskill Off-Track-Betting Corporation                             Estimated $2,950,000.00

Brewster OTB Location Addition and Alterations (Out to Bid)

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge 

The 8,640 SF original 3-story wood frame building is to be completely renovated including replacing all heating and air-conditioning systems, lighting, and interiors.  An Addition of 3,400 SF is planned including a 3-story Silo.   An exterior courtyard with TV monitors for outside viewing is planned, allowing patrons to sit in the courtyard and view the races.  The interiors will be complete with Teller Booths, and 8 viewing stations each with several TV monitors.  The exterior with its Silo is to complement the horse racing and stable atmosphere, which is the theme for the project.

Dutchess County Department of Public Works                                           $7,750,000.00

Dutchess County Emergency Response Center

Addition and Major Renovations Including Design for Anti-Terrorism.

Roman Yasiejko, Director of Physical Facilities - (Tel): 845-486-2121

John Murphy, Emergency Coordinator – (Tel): 845-486-2080

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge

A 4,200 SF Addition was planned for the Emergency Center, an existing 22,800 SF 1923 building. The addition and renovations were planned to accommodate their expanded program requirements.  The entire existing building was also completely renovated and an extensive amount of Asbestos removed.  All existing HVAC equipment, all existing plumbing, and all existing electric wiring, was replaced with new upgraded equipment.  The new facility contains new Training rooms, Lecture room, new elevator, and a new Hi-Tech Mission Critical Emergency Operation Center (EOC) with 32 communications stations.

Dutchess County Department of Public Works                                              $850,000.00

Dutchess County Emergency Response Center

New Geothermal Energy System

Roman Yasiejko, Director of Physical Facilities - (Tel): 845-486-2121

John Murphy, Emergency Coordinator – (Tel): 845-486-2080

Ronald Cosentino, Principal Architect in Charge

Existing heating and cooling equipment was to be replaced with conventional equipment.  During the Bid process, the Bid for an Add Alternate was favorable and a new geothermal system was installed, saving the County approximately 40% of fuel oil costs

The project site consisted of a Geothermal Ground Source Heating and Cooling System with fifty six (56) wells, and parking for over 150 cars.  The site was small and restricted by state wetland boundaries which require a 100 foot setback.  Additionally, anti-terrorism measures required standoff distances between an approaching vehicle and the building.  Part of the solution was to provide a dual purpose area, and that was to place the Geothermal Well Field, which was an area of 180 feet in length x 45 feet wide under one of the parking areas.  The site design separated public access and authorized access, establishing a secure environment for the Center’s operations as well as Fire Department access around the building.

FEDERAL, COUNTY, & MUNICIPALITY PROJECTS

City of Oneonta Emergency Response Center, Oneonta NY

Study for the conversion of an existing vacant masonry building into a City Emergency Response Center.  Included planning and cost analysis, Project pending funding. 

Town Of Newburgh New York

Town Hall, Newburgh NY - Addition, & Major Alterations

Zoning & Code Officials Building, Newburgh NY – Asbestos and Lead Abatement

Zoning & Code Officials Building, Newburgh NY – Exterior Renovations 

Catskill Off-Track Betting Corporation of NYS

Documents for Demolition of Abandoned Structures

Design of New Facility, and Renovations to Existing Brewster Facility 

Rockland County ARC, Congers, NY

Association for Retarded Citizens Healthcare and Occupational Therapy Facility 

Township of East Brunswick, East Brunswick, NJ

New Building for Child Day Care Center, Bicentennial Park

Renovation and Expansion of Parks Department Maintenance Facility

US Navy Department of Defense

New Passive Recreational Facility at Fort Wadsworth Naval Station 

New York City Health and Hospitals Corp, New York, NY

New Greenhouse and Solarium - Sea View Hospital and Home 

City of New York

New Control Building Rikers Island Bridge, Rikers Island NY

COLLEGES & ACADEMIES

 Edwin Gould Academy

Rehabilitation of Swimming Pool and Facilities at Ramapo Union Free School District

Renovations to School Buildings at Ramapo Union Free School District

 Jersey City State College

New Athletic Facility – Grandstands, Field House, & Athletic Field

Renovations to Provide Barrier Free Entrances (6 Buildings)

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Arlington Central School District, - Arlington, New York

245,000 SF Additions & Major Alterations - Arlington High School

Wetland, & Endangered Species, Mitigation Project – Arlington High School

New 160,000 SF Union Vale Middle School

New 100,500 SF Vail Farm Elementary School 

Warwick Valley Central School District – Warwick, New York

New Sanfordville Elementary School 105,000 SF

District Office Addition and Alterations - Warwick Middle School

111,372 SF Additions and major Alterations - Warwick High School

Roof Replacement, Masonry Restoration, and Waterproofing - Park Ave. Elementary School

All weather Running Track - Warwick High School

Alterations - Pine Island Elementary School

Upgrades - Bus Garage and Maintenance Buildings

Additions and Alterations - Pine Island Elementary School

Asbestos Removal – Kings Elementary School

 Eldred Central School Distinct – Eldred, New York

Additions & Alterations - Eldred Central School

Roof Replacement - Eldred Central School

Fuel Oil Tank/Monitoring System - Eldred Central School

 Fallsburg Central School District – Fallsburg, New York

Alterations - Fallsburg Junior/Sr. High School

Roof Replacement - Fallsburg High School

Roof Replacement - Benjamin Cosor Elementary School

Asbestos Removal Project – Benjamin Cosor Elementary School

Newburgh Enlarged City School District – Newburgh, New York

3-Story 52,000 SF Addition & Major Alterations - NFA High School

District Technology Upgrade Project (Seventeen [17] Buildings)

Addition - Balmville Elementary School

Additions Alterations - North & South Junior High School

Addition & Alterations to Vails Gate Elementary School

Additions & Alterations - Gardnertown Elementary School

Alterations - NFA High School

District Alterations – (Nine [9] Schools)

Alterations - Chestnut Street Re-Roofing

NFA Open Air Pavilion and Site Work

NFA at Stewart Airport

North Junior High School Roof Replacement

Gardnertown School Roof Replacement

Orange Ulster BOCES – Goshen , New York

Fuel Dispensing Islands

Fuel Tanks & Associated Equipment

Roof Restoration

New AHU & Air Conditioning Systems

Washingtonville Central School District – Washingtonville, New York

Additions & 3-Story Addition - High School

Additions & Alterations - Washingtonville Middle School

Classroom Additions (Three [3] Elementary Schools)

Fuel Tank Replacements & Associated Monitoring Equipment

Roof Replacement- Washingtonville Middle School

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATIONS AND CONDITION STUDIES

Fallsburg Central School District – 2 buildings

Washingtonville Central School District – 6 buildings

Orange Ulster BOCES – 2 buildings

Newburgh Enlarged City School District – 19 buildings

Warwick Valley Central School District – 5 buildings

Eldred Central School District – 2 buildings

Mt Pleasant Public Library – 1 building

UNDERGROUND LIQUID STORAGE TANKS

WATER, FUEL OIL, GASOLINE,& DIESEL

(Includes design for removals, abatement of contaminated soils,

installations, & Monitoring Systems)

COMMERCIAL 

RE- ROOFING PROJECTS (partial list)