DEW Construction would like to welcome Safety Manager Kamron Bushway, Project Managers Kevin Hoard and David Dalton, Assistant Superintendent Andrew Hoogeboom, and Accounts Payable Associates JoAnne Silloway and Alex Chappell. Safety Manager Kamron Bushway leads and manages our Company’s safety program. He monitors all construction activities to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction industry standards. Kamron works closely with operations on job-specific safety, preconstruction planning for new project safety, and human resources on staffing safety requirements. He is responsible for keeping all personnel current on required training and procuring and distributing the most up-to-date personal protective equipment to our staff. Additionally, Kamron collaborates with our third-party inspection company, Contractor’s Risk Management (CRM), to conduct regular site Inspections. Project Managers Kevin Hoard and David Dalton manage the business side of projects, including preparing budgets, creating schedules, responding to unique project demands, collaborating with engineers and architects, and communicating with our clients about progress. Both Kevin and David will be working out of our Manchester, NH office. Kevin Hoard holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. He is skilled in all facets of the construction industry, including estimation and project management. He has worked on various projects ranging in size from $600 thousand to $100 million. For the last six years, Kevin has been managing the construction of a new 126,000 GSF performing arts […]
DEW Announces Several Employee Promotions
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!











