March 20, 2023
The basement in the Kentucky State Capitol Annex building is being remodeled as a high capacity print shop! Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be partnering with AE Electrical Solutions to handle the electrical coordination on this project led by Messer Construction. The electrical design is being handled by KLH Engineers, and we appreciate their heavy involvement in the coordination effort on this fast track project!
August 22, 2022
The Barn Event Center in SugarCreek, Ohio is undergoing renovations.
Jigsaw Solutions is eager to work with Atkins & Stang again to handle the electrical coordination for this project led by HGC Construction.
April 14, 2022
California furniture giant Living Spaces is building a new 148,000 square foot store near Oklahoma City. Construction plans include four custom-built houses inside the store to showcase different lifestyles to include Modern, Farmhouse, Spanish and Rustic, and there will also be a play area for children. Design consultants will help families as they shop including celebrity collections like Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, and items described as ‘timeless and sophisticated’ by Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent.
Jigsaw Solutions is looking forward to working with Don Schimmels Electric to handle the electrical coordination on this project led by Ryan Companies.
February 14, 2022
Bellin Health is proceeding with plans to build a 5-story Ambulatory Surgery Center expected to open for business in fall 2023. Its first floor will house the expansion of Bellin Health’s Orthopedics department, including a state-of-the art joint replacement clinic and rheumatology clinic, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapy. The second floor will be dedicated to surgical services, including pre-surgical prep, operating rooms and recovery. The facility is expected to house some 450 providers and staff members once fully operational.
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be partnering with Van Ert Electric for the first time to complete the electrical coordination on this project led by Miron Construction.
September 10, 2021
The Live Oaks Career Campus will be renovated, updated, and made ready for the community’s career-technical education needs of the future. The first phase of improvements includes a nearly 200,000 SF interior renovation and a new 7,500 SF entry addition with site improvements and an exterior refresh. Features will include:
Jigsaw Solutions is eager to partner again with United Electric to handle the electrical coordination on this project led by Dugan & Meyers Construction.
July 7, 2021
Miami University is renovating Dodds Hall to update systems and finishes to increase life safety, functionality, energy efficiency, and appearance of the hall. Dodds Hall resides on the South Quad of the Oxford Campus. The building renovation will improve accessibility, update finishes, and repair/upgrade the building envelope.
Jigsaw Solutions is partnering again with Lake Erie Electric to handle the electrical coordination on this project.
July 7, 2021
Now that United Dairy Farmers are making their own donuts after ending their deal with Busken Bakery, plans are being made for a new manufacturing facility. UDF donuts are being made in this $11 million space. The facility will take up 27,800 square feet for manufacturing and 17,700 square feet for office space.
Jigsaw Solutions is looking forward to working with Volpenhein Brothers Electric to handle the electrical coordination on the Cold Storage Expansion and Dock Addition.
June 8, 2021
The cities of Montgomery and Blue Ash both approved the plans to rebuild E.H. Greene Intermediate. This school for Grades 5-6 will be completely rebuilt with the exception of the existing cafeteria, which will be transformed into a music suite, and the two existing gymnasiums will undergo updates. Construction on the new 150,971 square feet building began in Spring of 2021, and completion is anticipated for late summer/early fall of 2022. This school will feature:
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be working with Volpenhein Brothers Electric to handle the electrical coordination on this project led by Graybach.
May 17, 2021
Carvana acquired land in Trenton to develop a service and distribution facility. The online auto retailer will invest more than $24 million to build a 200,000-square-foot facility at the Trenton Industrial Park, where it will inspect, repair, and store vehicles for its customers. The project should start construction this summer and be completed by December 2021.
Jigsaw Solutions is eager to partner with Lake Erie Electric to complete the electrical coordination on this project led by Rudolph Libbe Group.
April 13, 2021
The first new academic building in decades on Miami University’s main Oxford campus will soon be taking shape. “Students and faculty will benefit from having nursing, physician’s assistant, speech pathology and audiology programs in one building, along with the university’s existing health services center,” said Miami President Gregory Crawford. The new health and wellness building is projected to be done by 2022.
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be partnering with Lake Erie Electric and working along with Messer Construction to coordinate the project.
April 13, 2021
Jigsaw Solutions is eager to be working on the renovation of the Walnut Hills Library. This new next generation library will nearly double in size from the original branch, and be modernized to accommodate technology and safety standards in a way that still captures as many existing features and elements as possible. Plans for the new space include:
We look forward to working with United Electric to handle the electrical coordination on this project.
March 2, 2021
The University of Cincinnati will start construction on a new home for it’s College of Law that is scheduled for completion in August 2022. By reinventing and building onto the existing facility, the university will create a state-of-the-art law school designed with the technological and spatial needs of today’s law students in mind, including:
Jigsaw Solutions is eager to work with United Electric to complete the electrical coordination on this project led by Skanska.
February 9, 2021
The Seven Hills School has announced renovation and expansion plans for their middle school. This new middle school will separate the three grade level communities, and will include expanded innovation labs and larger classrooms with flexible seating to promote collaborative, project based learning for a wide variety of learning styles. Each of the three grade levels will have their own common area, in addition to classrooms.
Jigsaw Solutions is eager to be partnering on this project as a design assist with Atkins and Stang, as well as helping to coordinate the project. We look forward to working with SHP Leading Design, HGC Construction, and TP Mechanical to make this project come to life!
October 27, 2020
The St. Elizabeth Outpatient Surgery Center on South Loop Road in Edgewood, Kentucky is undergoing a new expansion and major renovation. Between the existing renovations and the new addition it will be close to 70,000 square feet of construction.
Jigsaw Solutions will be working with Volpenhein Brothers Electric to coordinate the electrical installation on the major renovation and new addition on this project led by Messer Construction.
October 27, 2020
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be partnering with Atkins & Stang on this new project led led by Feldkamp Enterprises. Once completed, Spooky Nook Sports at Champion Mill will be the second largest convention center space in the Tristate area and the largest indoor sports complex in North America.
The complex should be finished in 2021. The new space will include:
The facility will also house tenants in various medical fields including orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, and other services that support athletics and active lifestyles. Visit the Spooky Nook website for regular construction updates.
August 24, 2020
Olentangy Schools has announced the location of its 16th elementary school. Construction of the new elementary school is expected to be complete in time for the 2021-22 school year. The 82,000-square-foot, $23.6 million elementary school will be similar in design to the district’s other elementary schools, with some modifications, which include:
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be working with Accurate Electric to coordinate the electrical installation utilizing BIM Coordination on this project led by Robertson Construction Services.
July 20, 2020
CoverMyMeds has started work on the second building for its Franklinton headquarters. Site work has started for this 200,000-square-foot building, targeting a 2022 opening.
“The interior of our first building is rectilinear in style with straight lines and angles, while our second building is curvilinear with more smooth and winding lines,” Lars Johansson, director of campus operations said. “The two buildings will meet through walkways connecting all floors of the buildings and share a central green space that will allow employees to extend their workspace to the outside.” Employee wellness perks include free lunches, on-site fitness center, job development programs and connection from the new campus to the Scioto River and multi-use trails.
Jigsaw Solutions is eager to be working with Settle Muter Electric again to coordinate the electrical installation utilizing Revit and Navisworks on this new project led by Turner Construction.
June 2, 2020
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be working with Settle Muter Electric again to coordinate the electrical installation utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) on the Windermere Elementary School project.
Design elements of the project include:
Windermere students will use the old Wickliffe building as transitional space during the 2020-2021 school year. The new Windermere Elementary School will open to students in the fall of 2021.
Additional Links:
Project Details
April 28, 2020
80 Acres Farms, which grows fruits and vegetables in an energy-efficient, indoor environment, was created to make a difference in communities by providing affordable, fresh, local food. When completed, the project will comprise over 150,000 square feet of fully-automated indoor farming. The full-phase expansion will allow 80 Acres Farms to provide more product to serve its existing customers and new ones with just-picked, year-round produce. Produce grown at the Hamilton site will supply Whole Foods Markets, Dorothy Lane Markets, Jungle Jims, U.S. Foods, and other retailers and food service distributors.
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be working on the three additional phases at the Hamilton site. We look forward to working with United Electric again to coordinate the electrical work on this project.
March 17, 2020
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be partnering with Settle Muter Electric on the electrical coordination for this project led by Elford Construction. This new two-story middle school for Dublin City Schools will be 142,044 square feet and is expected to open for the 2021-2022 school year.
February 11, 2020
The midwest-based food manufacturer SugarCreek is investing $36 million to expand its food manufacturing business in West Chester, Ohio. This investment includes the addition of two new product lines and 15,000 square feet of office space, as well as significant modifications to its existing production capabilities.
Jigsaw Solutions is looking forward to working with Volpenhein Brothers Electric to complete the coordination on this project led by Danis Construction.
January 7, 2020
Galen College of Nursing is building a brand new campus in Louisville. The new campus, which will house both the Louisville Campus and the College’s national administrative headquarters, will be complete winter of 2020. Galen will be moving from its main Zorn Avenue campus, along with a satellite River Road location, to one location of 132,000 square feet on 11 acres of land.
“We want the physical space to support the quality and innovation of the education delivered and we couldn’t be more excited about the new space they have created.” -Mark Vogt, CEO Galen College of Nursing
The new campus will house interactive learning experience classrooms, clinical learning labs and a simulation hospital where students practice clinical and decision-making skills through varied real-life situational experiences without compromising patient well-being.
The heart of the new campus is the collaborative learning spaces for today’s learner. With an emphasis on student support, the new campus will feature:
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be partnering with Arrow Electric for the first time on the coordination of this project led by Whittenburg Construction.
Associated Links: Project Details
December 31, 2019
Jigsaw Solutions enjoyed partnering with Sycamore Engineering again on coordinating the electrical installation of this project at DePauw University. As usual, Messer Construction was a pleasure to work with as they led the coordination efforts.
The second floor within the two-story Lilly Physical Education and Recreation Center is to be renovated. The existing areas that will be affected in the renovation include the Auxiliary Gym and two classrooms. The goal is to relocate the program needs currently on campus for health and counseling services, resulting in 8,812 square feet of this facility being renovated.
December 10, 2019
West End Stadium: “The Jewel of the Queen City’s Crown”
The future home of FC Cincinnati, West End Stadium will open in 2021, bringing a world-class fan experience to Cincinnati. West End Stadium was designed with the wrap-around seating bowl to create an intimate, imposing atmosphere. The Bailey rises up from the field at a steep 34-degree pitch, creating a wall of FCC fans that will greet the teams as they take the field. The 513 fins that create the unique lighting element and exterior design will be lit with LED lights to create a soft, inner-lit glow at night during events. FC Cincinnati has also launched sales for its 54 suites at West End Stadium, including two private floors of suites and a 22 seat configuration (18 outdoor, 4 indoor).
After already working on the underground of the stadium, Jigsaw Solutions is very excited to be assisting United Electric and ERMCO and partnering with Turner Construction in completing the coordination for the project.
Associated Links: Project Details
October 29, 2019
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be partnering again with United Electric on the new Mariemont High School renovations. With a growing student body, this renovation and addition will provide students and staff with an extra 10,000 square feet.
We’re looking forward to working on another BIM coordination project led by Turner Construction.
Associated Links:
Project Overview
October 8, 2019
We are eager to be working with Granger Construction and Lake Erie Electric to provide electrical BIM Coordination services for the new Warren County Jail.
After having overcrowding problems for years, this new project will provide:
The idea is for the new jail to be designed safer and more efficient than the current facility. Construction on this $57 million project is expected to be finished by the spring of 2021.
Related Links: Project Details
August 20, 2019
After overcoming a fire on the school’s rooftop on July 10, 2018, this building is set to re-open for the 2020-2021 school year. Reconstruction is estimated to cost $17.5 million. “Fernway 2.0” has been going through major renovations, with major upgrades including:
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be working with Lakeland Electric for the first time to coordinate the electrical installation of this project with other trades. Thanks to Gilbane Building Company for referring us to our new partner.
August 14, 2019
Associated Links:
School Design Details
July 31, 2019
Jigsaw Solutions is eager to be assisting Sycamore Engineering for the first time with their BIM Coordination effort on the DePauw University Residence Hall.
The first floor of this $23 million, four-story, 60,400-square-foot building will feature community-living space with a student lounge and kitchen. The top three floors will contain students’ rooms, providing 152 student beds. Construction work began in June and is expected to be completed in summer 2020.
Thanks to Messer Construction for recommending us to Sycamore Engineering as their BIM Coordination partner!
Related Links:
Article from Depauw University
July 10, 2019
This $18 million development is being built on 12 acres of land that was previously home to Western Home Center and, later, Builders First Source, but has been mostly vacant in recent years.
Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2020. Once complete, the operations center will consist of 81,000 square feet of indoor and covered outdoor space including collaborative workspaces and training areas, a warehouse and garage, and covered areas for Duke Energy bucket trucks and supplies used by line technicians.
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be partnering with USI Inc and C & D Mechanical to provide BIM Coordination Services for Electrical and Plumbing trades.
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More project information
July 9, 2019
We are happy to be working with Settle-Muter Electrical Contractors again on the Upper Arlington Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School project. We’ve always enjoyed working on schools knowing the contribution it makes to the community. Upper Arlington is really investing in their schools with several educational projects going on currently.
This Wickliffe school will include the following design elements:
Jigsaw Solutions will be providing BIM and Virtual Construction services for the electrical work on the project. According to the current schedule, the school will be open in the fall of 2020.
More renderings and information [7/9/19]
May 7, 2019
The 58,000-square-foot office building, previously known as the Resor Building and Willis Building, had been in the family of Mayor John Cranley for four decades was recently purchased by the Vision Hospitality Group. They are converting this historical building into a beautiful boutique hotel.
The Building is located at 37 West 7th Street in downtown Cincinnati, OH. Jigsaw Solutions is working with Atkins & Stang to coordinate the electrical work on this project with the rest of the Building Systems. It will be rewarding to work with TP Mechanical and AMS Mechanical in restoring this historical building.
April 28, 2019
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be partnering with B & J Electrical to coordinate the electrical work for this exciting project. The Coordination Team will be lead by Pepper Construction as the General Contractor.
Expected to open in 2020, the former Wildlife Canyon will be transformed to include a two-level adventure course with 60 activities, 25 feet high in the treetops, with options for all skill levels and abilities. Beneath the trees, guests will share space with kangaroos in a 15,000- squarefoot kangaroo walkabout. Little blue penguins will also get a new home complete with underwater viewing. Guests can relax and enjoy the view of Roo Valley from a new, multi-tiered Beer Garden behind the Watering Hole.
What a privilege it is for us to contribute to this wonderful asset to the Cincinnati area!
Additional resources:
YouTube video explaining the project details
Cincinnati Zoo website information
City Beat Magazine’s article regarding the Zoo’s Master Plan
April 2, 2019
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be working with Accurate Electric Construction on the Design-Build project in Columbus, Ohio. This project will breath new life into the area the Grant Oak apartments which were built in the mid-1940s along Oak Street east of South Grant Avenue, on the north side of the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s main branch.
Pizzuti plans to add new kitchens and baths to the 70 apartments, along with new common areas, in the four buildings that are staying. Most of the apartments are efficiencies.
The new building, on the eastern end of the property, will include 80 apartments — studios, one- and two-bedrooms — above 27 parking spaces.
Jigsaw Solutions will be assisting Accurate Electric with CAD Services to document the Electrical work of the the renovation.
February 6, 2019
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be working with the team at Stanek Electric on the Gundersen Health System’s Hillsboro Replacement Hospital. The General Contractor, C.D. Smith Construction, is making great progress so far!
The new 65,000 square foot facility is expected to open in 2020 with some initial ground preparation in 2018. The new facility will incorporate emergency, rehabilitation and hospital services on the ground floor with clinic, specialty services and surgery on the second floor. Inpatient rooms will benefit from panoramic vistas of Field Veterans Memorial Lake. A public walking trail along the lake will also be included in the project.
As you read through Gundersen Health System’s project website, it’s exciting to see the community involvement and the way the businesses are embracing this impacting project. The project is expected to take 18-24 months with an additional six months for demolition of the current facility built in 1953.
December 20, 2018
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be part of Cincinnati history! We will be partnering with United Electric Company to handle the Electrical BIM Coordination effort with the team led by Peck Hannaford & Briggs & Turner Construction.
The construction of FC Cincinnati’s Training Complex in Milford, Ohio will be a great contribution to the community, it’s a privilege for us to play a small part!
Read more about this facility and it’s community benefits @ Cincinnati.com
November 30, 2018
Jigsaw Solutions is excited to be working with Atkins & Stang and Messer Construction again on this major renovation of 6 floors in the U.S. Bank Tower at 425 Walnut Street, downtown Cincinnati. We will be working with the Electrical Contractor and the BIM Coordination team to coordinate the electrical portion of the renovation.
To read more about this 27 story 365 feet tall skyscraper in downtown Cincinnati, please visit their website.
February 13, 2018
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be working with Atkins and Stang Electrical Contractor in this exciting, fast paced project where BIM Coordination will certainly prove to be an asset!
The building, dubbed the “South Building,” will more than double the interior space for fans. Center court seating will increase from 11,467 to 11,750. The project is scheduled to be completed in time for next year’s Open, scheduled for Aug. 11-19, 2018.
The South Building will measure 140 feet tall and enclose 40,000 square feet. The second floor will house a restaurant and bar with 252 cascading indoor, air-conditioned box seats. The third floor will hold 396 outdoor box seats and an indoor concession area, bar and restrooms.
The building’s fourth floor includes six suites with 126 seats and a shared refreshment area. The fifth floor houses a broadcast and production center.
See this article for more details.
Video fly-through (added 6/18/18)
Site Photos and videos (added 6/18/18)
November 22, 2017
Kroger hasn’t had a Downtown supermarket in more than 45 years. It closed its store at 618 Race St. on Dec. 27, 1969. That streak has ended! One block east of Kroger’s headquarters, the two-story supermarket will anchor an 18-story project developed by the Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC). It will house 139 apartments and a six-story, 555-space parking garage.
Jigsaw Solutions is happy to be working with Parks OV Electric and Turner Construction on the BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordination of this project, which will prove to be a strong contribution to the growth of downtown Cincinnati.
For more details on this exciting project read the article from Cincinnati.com
Kroger announces Restaurants for Downtown Location [added 6/27/19]
Comparison of the Coordination Model to Real World construction [added 8/9/19]
November 13, 2017
Jigsaw Solutions is very excited to be assisting in the Building Information Modeling Coordination effort with Settle Muter Electric on the Covelli Multi-Sport Arena. This is an exciting project on the OSU campus that will provide a 3,700 seat arena that will serve as the training facility for both volleyball programs and competition site for fencing, gymnastics and wrestling. They will all benefit from up-to-date locker rooms, offices, training and treatment rooms.
We look forward to working with TP Mechanical who will be leading the Coordination effort.
More information about the project
Another Construction Link (added 7/17/18)
Renderings & Time Laps Photos (added 02/28/19)
Women’s Volleyball introduced to their new facility (added 06/06/19)
Athletes introduced to their new facility (added 06/06/19)
March 15, 2017
This exciting revitalization of the Feyette County Courthouse, preserves one of Lexington, Kentucky’s most iconic buildings. Jigsaw Solutions will be working with David H. Elliot Construction to coordinate all of the Electrical services (Technology, Power, Lighting, and Firel Alarm) with the project’s BIM Coordination Team.
The circa 1900 courthouse, which was shuttered in 2012 because lead paint contamination made it an unsafe home for the Lexington History Museum, is one of this city’s most abused and neglected buildings. But by spring 2018, the $30 million renovation plan should make it a beautiful landmark and a hub of activity once again.
The restored dome and exposed gabled roof should make for some stunning event space, which will hold as many as 300 people and be open to all caterers.
Read the full article regarding this project as well as nice renderings.
Recent article and video regarding the opening of this awesome building in Lexington.
Updated 6/10/18: Wins the Kentucky Heritage Council preservation award
February 22, 2017
We are excited to be working with Ready Electric and Messer Construction on this hospital expansion project. We will be working together to coordinate all of the Electric components (Technology, Nurse Call, Power, Lighting and Electrical Equipment) on this project in Louisville, Kentucky.
As part of the $107,000,000 expansion at Norton Audubon Hospital, this two-story addition eventually will have 74 private patient beds. The hospital, off Poplar Level Road in Louisville, has about 300 beds total.
Work began this past spring and is expected to take about 3 1/2 years to complete the entire construction project.
Business Journal 5/4/17 Article
Updated 7/27/17: Worked with Ready Electric and Messer to provide Trimble Data locating all hanger rods for entire project so that these could all be prefabricated off-site, delivered and installed where needed as slabs are poured. See image below.
January 7, 2017
Looking forward to assisting Edison Electric in the Lighting Coordination for this exciting new Louisville, Kentucky project. We will be reuniting with Messer Construction for the Building Information Modeling (BIM) effort on this high profile project.
Brown-Forman will build a $30 million new distillery on Main Street in Louisville to produce Old Forester, its oldest brand, and create a new visitors center. The two buildings will have a combined 55,000 square feet, with 52 linear feet facing Main Street and will make Brown-Forman a major Louisville tourism attraction. See this article for more details regarding the project.
Since the design team did not provide Revit files for the coordination effort, the team will be re-modeling the project in 3D so that coordination can be done accurately avoiding problems in construction. Jigsaw Solutions will be utilizing Revit and Navisworks primarily for this coordination effort.
September 27, 2016
Excited to be working with Sidewinder Electric in using Building Information Technology to coordinate the electric installation of the major renovation and addition to Middletown High School and the new construction of the 135,000 square-foot Middletown Middle School this fall! We will be working with Artic Mechanical, Inc. (Middle School) and Triton Mechanical, Inc. (High School) in this effort.
Coordinated tight Mechanical Room @ Middletown High School.
May 20, 2016
Coordinated the Electrical work with the contractor on this new 27,855-square-foot theater/rehearsal/office complex at the site of a former Drop Inn Center in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio. I Enjoyed working with the contractor on this renovation which involved adding technology, lighting, and comfort systems which had to be tightly coordinated to fit in the existing conditions.
See The Business Journal for many more pics.
January 27, 2016
Complete BIM Coordination with the Electrical Contractor and entire BIM team for this $23.6M renovation and Atrium addition to an existing Student Center. The building was completely gutted, including MEP systems, and replaced with all new systems in an existing shell utilizing existing chases.
December 15, 2015
Worked closely with the Electrical Contractor to coordinate this $20M renovation to a 1957 Student Center. Leaving the majority of the existing utilities in place and utilizing these for additional services and capacity proved to be the largest challenge. We field verified and modeled the existing electrical system and coordinated the installation of the new design.
January 15, 2015
Worked with the Electrical Contractor through BIM Coordination of all electrical work with other trades on this existing dormitory. The challenge was to modernize a 1964 brick and mortar building into the glass paneled, technology enabled, and sustainable building seen in this picture.
September 7, 2013
Coordinated the Technology conduit and cable tray for this 10-story, 409,000 square foot Neuroscience Center addition. The Cable tray and conduit support hangers were coordinated as well to provide GPS coordinates for each location so that installation of these support rods could happen following the slab pours and prior to any installed trades.