virtual design
virtual design

Virtual Design & Construction

(VDC) is a service that uses virtual design software to create virtual models of buildings. These virtual models are then evaluated before construction starts, allowing project teams to optimize the way a building is constructed by using prefabrication and coordination techniques, saving install hours and not duplicating resources.

 

3D Scanner

Capturing the measurements of a large object or building with conventional documentation methods can take days or weeks, and even then the data might contain errors or missing details. But FARO Focus Laser Scanners create accurate, complete, and photorealistic 3D images of any environment or object in just a few minutes. With their intuitive touch screen and compact design, these FARO Focus 3D scanners are as easy to operate as a digital camera — with built-in protection from dirt, dust, fog, rain, and heat/cold.

  • Improved efficiency
  • Faster, more reliable results
  • Save money by reducing schedule time
  • Pre-construction VDC efforts help identify constructability
  • Improved coordination between trades
  • Create accurate project design with a typical 7 million points per scan and accuracy of up to 2mm

Meet The Team

Walton's Virtual Design Team

Name: Andy Kalbach

 Title: Virtual Design Manager

 Department: Support Services

Years of Experience: 15 years

Market Expertise: Commercial design-build including distribution centers, car dealerships, multistory residential, and medical office buildings.

Service Expertise: HVAC and plumbing coordination

Value-Added Services: Andy takes great pride in managing the virtual design department and meeting the client’s goals of producing a great project in preconstruction to make sure that projects are coordinated and executed efficiently from concept to design to construction.

Name at least 3 projects you are most proud of: Harpers Ferry Firing Range, Think Loud Studios, McHenry Row, OSS 3 Story Medical Office, Clark Shoes of Hanover

Fun Fact: Andy has spent over 20 years as a volunteer firefighter, currently serving as Deputy Fire Chief of Mountville Fire Company. Andy enjoys the outdoors hunting and fishing. Andy has a wife Megan, and two children, Hunter and Bella.

Virtual Design Team

Andrew Kalbach

Virtual Design Manager
717-840-2290
akalbach@waltonco.com



Karl Dundore

Karl Dundore

Virtual Design Technician
kdundore@waltonco.com

Name: Karl Dundore

Title: Virtual Design Technician

Department: Virtual Design Department

Years of Experience: 30

Market Expertise: Piping and Mechanical Room layout. Piping Prefabrication

Service Expertise: Drawings for piping prefabrication

Name at least 3 projects you are most proud of: Evapco Boiler Install, Harley Davidson Boiler Replacement, and 600 Wyndhurst Ave.

Fun Fact: Have two twenty something year old daughters
Name: Tyler Wiley

Title: Virtual Design Assistant

Department: Support Services

Years of Experience: 5 years

Service Expertise: Operate the Total Station

Name at least 3 projects you are most proud of: With the Total Station: OSS, Hain Celestial, and UPS Middletown

Fun Fact: Tyler has been playing volleyball for 12+ years and continues to play/coach in the area.
Tyler Wiley

Tyler Wiley

Virtual Design Assistant
twiley@waltonco.com



Name: Gregory Koontz

Title: Sr VDC Technician

Department: VDC

Years of Experience: 21

Market Expertise: Multi-Story Residential, Industrial and Medical Facilities

Service Expertise: Pre-Construction planning and Coordination

Value Added Service: I enjoy diving into a project early, we can find small problems before they become big problems, which helps keep the client's budget and schedule the priority.

Name at least 3 projects you are most proud of: Evapco production facility, OSS Medical Office Building and Redwood Campus

Fun Fact: Greg spends his free time traveling the US and Caribbean with his fiancé searching for the best food and spirits.

Greg Koontz

Greg Koontz

Virtual Design Technician
gkoontz@waltonco.com


Name:  Tylor Kegresse

Title:  Virtual Design Technician

Department:  VDC

Years of Experience: 5

Joe Deamer

Senior Project Manager—Sheet Metal Manager

717.840.2212


Years of Industry Experience: 34
Market Expertise: Industrial/Manufacturing Plants, Commercial, Warehouse/Distribution Facilities
Service Expertise: Joe's expertise brings value to his customers through thoughtful communication and detail-oriented organization to ensure the success of all projects. Sheet Metal Fabrication, Custom Fabrication
License(s): RSES/Universal, Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology
Highlighted Projects: Retractable Dust Collection Hood, Local Candy Manufacturer, Local Aquatics Center
Fun Fact: Joe is an avid golfer and enjoys coaching youth sports.

Jack Garner

Project Manager—Construction | Design/Build | Plan/Spec

717.840.2281


Years of Experience: 35yrs Total, 22yrs Field Experience, 13yrs Project Management Experience
Market Expertise: Industrial/ Manufacturing Plants, Warehouse/Distribution Facilities, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing/Distributions Facilities, Food Manufacturing/Distribution Facilities, Residential
Service Expertise: Medical Facilities, Specialty Project, Residential
License(s): Associates Degree HVACR Design/Install, Universal EPA Certification, AC &R Safety Certification, Licensed Plumber in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Licensed Gas Fitter in Maryland, Medical Equipment Installation Certification, Medical Gas Braze Certification, 30-Hour OSHA Certification, LEED Green Associate, Certified WardFlex Installer
Strengths: Jack’s knowledge and dedication to his customers help ensure that projects, both larger and small, are completed on time and within budget.
Highlighted Projects: The McHenry Row Complex, Think Loud, Amazon Distribution Warehouse
Fun Fact: Jack is a grandfather of two beautiful little girls.