Manheim Dellovade is a “new” player in the Pittsburgh construction industry scene, building on its hometown’s blue-collar legacy as a bustling city built by steel. Although Manheim Dellovade is a recent addition to the “City of Bridge’s” construction market, the company has deep roots, formed from the acquisition of a pre-existing company. This iteration officially launched in April 2022 and during that time its people have been working hard to strike the fine balance between establishing a new identity while building on and honoring the foundation of a well-established company. Amid the transition, Manheim Dellovade’s team of committed professionals have leveraged in-house expertise, quality work and establishing meaningful relationships to transition the company and grow it to new heights – literally and figuratively.
Manheim Dellovade specializes in Building Envelope Components, with a focus on Metal Panels and various other rain screens. Operating nationally, the company’s ideal customers are national construction management companies and general contractors. In particular, it targets industries such as medical/pharmaceutical, high-tech, chip processing, aviation transport/airplane hangars, and industrial areas like warehousing and paper mill plants.
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UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Incepted in 2022, Manheim Dellovade’s launch marked the beginning of a new chapter in the company’s history. The decision to form Manheim Dellovade was prompted by the opportunity to acquire a seasoned construction company. Pat Riley, one of the visionaries behind the venture, brings over 40 years of industry experience to the table. The senior leadership team – comprised of David Mantheiy serving as Owner and President, Pat Riley as Vice President, Tom Haught as the Director of Construction, Joe Gizoni as the Director of Sales & Marketing and Pat Connors, Chief Estimator – remain committed to recognizing and promoting talent within the organization, fostering employee growth, development, and retention and collectively, they boast decades of expertise.
“While the company is new, the commitment to high-quality products and projects remains steadfast.”
Despite the change in ownership, Manheim Dellovade emphasizes continuity. The core group of field and labor staff, trained installers, and leaders in technical and commercial roles have remained unchanged. “While the company is new, the commitment to high-quality products and projects remains steadfast,” says Gizoni.
The company has also leveraged industry networks, establishing a strong partnership with HB Reynolds, a collaboration that reflects a synergistic business model. Plus, with a staff of 15-16 in the office and a variable in-field team ranging from 50-150 depending on projects; the company maintains a commitment to excellence on all activities big or small thanks to the people driving the work, and the company’s overall mission, forward.
As for the ideal client, Manheim Dellovade has a roster that’s truly national. The business, while based in Pittsburgh, has projects happening all over the Unites States, from Georgia to Louisville, Albany to Cleveland and beyond. “What drives us is thinking about who is going to occupy the building we are working on. We see more success when it’s a company-owned building,” says Gizoni.
Among the countless projects Manheim Dellovade has taken on, the UPS Maintenance Hangar stands out. With a core product of insulated metal panels, this project, valued at over 15 million dollars, is a testament to the company’s in-house capabilities, able to handle large-scale projects, manage countless stakeholder and deliver a high-quality product on time and within budget. While a unique design element may not be the first thought when it comes to an industrial-sized airplane hangar, this finished project boasted architectural features that ensured that it was not only practical, but visually interesting, requiring a broad range of expertise for the installation.
Other notable completed, ongoing, and future projects include:
Scaife Hall
The first project Manheim Dellovade completed, Scaife Hall is home to the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine. While the company’s scope of work was not the primary feature of the building, the finished product featured curved metal panels and louvers and a decorative plate that created a stylistically unorthodox and architecturally unique finished product.
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This project consists of a mix of both high-end aluminum plate, perforated aluminum plate, stainless mesh, interior aluminum, single skid products and insulated metal panels. This project will show the broad range of skill and capability within the Manheim Dellovade team and consists of many moving parts for staff to execute efficiently.
DQE Watson Substation
Looking ahead, Manheim Dellovade will be heading into 2024 with a power substation project, beginning in March and featuring high-end perforated panel. “You don’t think of power substations as an architectural feature,” says Gizoni, “but the panels and graphics are actually really cool based on the perforation panels chosen.”
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
A target project for Manheim Dellovade, a lot of this work was pro-bono, assisting in design plans before the team even bid for the construction work, ensuring everything was up to code and the design was rock solid.
The University of Pittsburgh Arena and Sports Performance Center
Manheim Dellovade is working on a new area and sport performance center for the School. This project is another melding of function and design, and requires a ton of aluminum composite panels along with custom aluminum plate designed to create a saw tooth configuration that gives visual movement to the structure. “For this project in particular, we did a lot of work behind the scenes before it went to bid, connecting with university personnel and building those relationships before the bid,” says Joe.
Each project highlights the diverse skills of Manheim Dellovade, ranging from decorative plates to high-end aluminum fabrication. According to Gizoni, the key to Manheim Dellovade’s success can be attributed to one singular focus: relationships. The company aims to build relationships with prospective clients long before it bids on a project. This approach, Gizoni says, means that it can go into jobs with a sense of familiarity, connection, and mutual understanding. Understanding both the project and the people involved remains a driving force in the construction industry and is, Gizoni believes, what sets Manheim Dellovade apart from its competitors.
As Manheim Dellovade navigates the next three years, its primary focus is on growth, and on striking the fine balance of remaining aggressive in order to find the right projects, while staying true to the company’s core competencies. Gizoni acknowledges past challenges and emphasizes the importance of networking, relationship building, and adding talent strategically.
For the company, the ultimate goal is to find ways to collaborate meaningfully with its client on key projects, creating a seamless working relationship for workers and clients alike and reducing stress for everyone connected to a project. As Gizoni explains, the future for the company is one where the relationships being built are key.
“For Manheim Dellovade, the journey is not just about constructing buildings. It’s about building lasting relationships and leaving a mark of excellence in the industry.”
