Racanelli Construction Co., Inc. has been named the general contractor for a major building project for Rubie's Costume Company, Inc. Racanelli will be constructing a pre-engineered metal building encompassing 196,000 s/f and an additional 50,000 s/f mezzanine floor. The contract is valued at $10 million. According to Racanelli Construction marketing director and metal building specialist Carmine Martuscello, the primary liaison with Rubie's president Marc Biege, "We are constructing a state-of-the-art CECO pre-engineered building with block walls. The pre-engineered building affords many benefits, from value-engineering, customization and high functionality to energy-efficiency and faster project delivery. "This project will entail a 40-ft. high warehouse with special flooring to accommodate an advanced guiding and stacking system, as well as state-of-the-art Cambridge heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system and lift systems." Martuscello said, "It is an exceptionally large building and site." This will be the seventh project Racanelli has completed for Rubie's, four of which were CECO pre-engineering metal buildings, including one in Ontario, Canada. "We enjoy a great working relationship with Rubie's - president Marc Biege, operations manager Tim Tinari, and the entire team at Rubie's," said Martuscello. "They are all wonderful people." In addition to Martuscello, other members of the Racanelli organization involved overseeing the project include project executive Richard Racanelli and project manager Bill Walsh. Serving as architect on the project is Gary Bruno, Gary J. Bruno Architects and Tom Riley, Trac Consulting, the owner's representative. The project has begun construction and scheduled for completion in February of next year. With roots dating back five decades ago, Racanelli Construction Company has a long legacy in commercial/industrial real estate building and development. The company serves its diverse clientele as a construction manager, general contractor and complete design/build resource. The company's services are applied in the construction of corporate/industrial, healthcare, retail, hospitality/restaurant, educational, residential, religious, storage and pre-engineered buildings. Its highly qualified team of professionals and application of sound business processes with state-of-the-art technologies combine to facilitate high quality, on-time and on-budget projects. Racanelli Construction Company's long history and impeccable reputation as a high quality builder/developer has earned the company a broad bonding capacity as well as AAA Insurance coverage. Racanelli maintains excellent working relationships with local municipalities, business and civic association, and elected officials. These relationships accrue considerable benefits to Racanelli's clients when seeking financing/bonding, zoning approvals and support from the local community. Racanelli Construction Company executives are active members of the local community, serving on nonprofit organizations' boards and participating in various philanthropic activities. For more information, visit: www.racanelliconstruction.com About Rubie's Costume Company, Inc. Founded in 1950, Rubie's Costume Company, Inc. is now the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of costumes, accessories and make-up for men, women and children. In addition to the sale of costumes, Rubie's also offers its costumes through rental services as well as through online retailers, retailers and resellers. Headquartered in Richmond Hills, NY, Rubie's has additional locations in New York, NY; Melville, NY; Bay Shore, NY; Jericho, NY; Mauldin, SC; Phoenix, AZ; and Carlsbad, CA in the United States, as well as facilities in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Australia, South America and Israel. In 1998, Rubie's President Marc P. Biege was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young. For more information, visit: www.rubies.com