DEW is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Riley to Vice President of Operations, Chris Bertrand to Vice President of Field Operations, Ben Laflam to Superintendent, Josh Deutsch to Project Engineer, and Chantel Crawford to Marketing Specialist. Dan Riley has been promoted to Vice President of Operations from General Superintendent. Since joining DEW as a superintendent in 2012, Dan’s work ethic, leadership skills, and commitment to our mission have been exemplary. Dan will be directly responsible for leading our project management teams and providing “best in class” services to our customers throughout the construction process. With nearly 40 years of industry experience, Dan will ensure that all aspects of every project are delivered to specifications. He primarily oversees the integration of preconstruction and construction services, ensuring all projects are completed on time, on budget, and of the highest quality. Dan will also support our Vice President of Field Operations and our Safety Program. Chris Bertrand has been promoted to Vice President of Field Operations from General Superintendent. Chris began his career with DEW as a Field Engineer nearly 16 years ago. He has since been promoted several times due to his leadership abilities, knowledge and passion for our industry, and his unwavering commitment to quality, accountability, and safety. With over 30 years of industry experience, Chris will oversee our Field Operations teams and Safety Program in his new role. […]
DEW Named Amongst the 57 Best Places to Work in VT for the 6th Year in a Row!
DEW is proud to announce that we have been named a Best Place to Work in Vermont for the 6th consecutive year! This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Vermont, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce, and businesses. Click the link for the full listing of businesses that made the list this year. 57 Businesses ranked as Best Places to Work in Vermont 2023 A great place to work starts with a great team of people, and we have one of the best teams in the industry! Congratulations to all the winning companies, and a big thank you to all our employees who make DEW one of the best places to work in Vermont and New Hampshire! BUILDING WHAT MATTERS MOST.
Ben Klebe Promoted to Assistant Superintendent
DEW Construction is thrilled to announce Ben Klebe’s promotion to Assistant Superintendent. Ben began working as a Foreman at DEW in September of last year and has been an invaluable member of our team since day one. His dedication to our core values, attention to detail, and love for construction are evident daily on the job site. Ben exudes positivity, energy, and a “can-do” attitude that is simply contagious. Most recently, Ben has been assisting in the supervision of our Seacoast Residences project — a 270,000 GSF multi-family housing project in Kittery, Maine. As Assistant Superintendent, Ben will manage the field operations with the team, including coordination of trades, safety (subcontractor orientation, training, compliance), schedule review, first pass cost and change control, and quality control.
Project Update from the Seacoast Residences Project in Kittery, Maine
Within Building #1, drywall installation and painting are progressing. The siding installation is in progress outside, while the MEPFP rough-in is finishing up inside. Interior framing of the first floor of Building #2 and the exterior framing of the fourth floor is in progress. Additionally, we are preparing for window installation. Building #3’s plumbing rough-in is moving along, and the roof installation has begun. The interior framing is wrapping up while the remaining windows are installed. Additionally, the siding installation has started. The roof of the Club House (Building #4) is complete, MEPFP has begun, and the siding installation is in progress. The framing, roofing, and siding have also started for Garages #6 and #9. Despite some unusual winter weather conditions, the Seacoast Residences team is doing an excellent job keeping this 270,000 GSF multi-family housing project on track. Great work, Team!
Project Update – Dartmouth College Library Storage & Records Management Facility
The new Dartmouth College Library Storage and Records Management Facility is progressing beautifully! The time-lapse video below shows the massive amount of work that has been put into place since the project started in June 2022. Within the main storage area, the structural slab has been poured, framing has been completed starting at four feet up, and the hard duct has been installed. The electrical fixtures are currently getting installed, and insulation will begin shortly. Painting of the exposed structural steel (joist and decking) is complete within the processing, loading dock, and office areas, as well as framing and in-wall rough-in for MEP. The above ceiling ductwork and fire protection installation are occurring, and the insulation and drywall will be installed this week, with taping and sanding the following week. This 20,000 sf building will be completed in the summer of 2023 and will provide book storage for Dartmouth Libraries and house the Records Management Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zn6Do0X7pA