DEW Construction formally begins construction. Family members of Steve Ifshin, UVM Class of 1958, and senior administrators from the University of Vermont and the Grossman School of Business Board of Advisors participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, May 5th for Ifshin Hall. The 21,000+ sf expansion includes a more inviting “public oriented” entrance for visitors and guests, along with a multi-purpose room, additional faculty offices, much-needed classrooms, breakout/study rooms, and a case room for graduate students. The $8+ million dollar project is slated for a summer 2018 completion.
West Brattleboro Fire Station Celebrates Grand Opening
First of three public safety projects completed for the town of Brattleboro, VT. Officials from the town of Brattleboro and DEW Construction Corp. celebrated the grand opening of the new 4,415 sq. ft. West Brattleboro Fire Station on Saturday, April 22. The new West Brattleboro station is part of a $12.8 million project to improve health and safety and address space issues for the town’s police and fire departments. Currently under construction is an addition at Central Fire Station downtown and renovations at 62 Black Mountain Road, where the police station will be located.
Grass Fire Doused by DEW Employees
A roadside grass fire halted construction of DEW’s new U.S. Port of Entry project on Tuesday, April 12th. Thanks to their quick actions, DEW employees doused the fire before any damage could happen. A small fire started on the grassy edge off I-91 but winds pushed the flames down the embankment and into several small trees and bushes. Subcontractor Dalton Lefevre (SD Ireland) was first to discover the fire and immediately notified DEW and fire authorities. DEW foreman Tom Langlois and carpenter Tim Menard grabbed fire extinguishers and were able to douse the flames before they spread to the project. The fire was almost out by the time the fire department arrived.
Jim Gardner Rejoins The MacMillin Company
The MacMillin Company is excited to announce that Jim Gardner, CPE, LEED AP, of Brattleboro, VT, has rejoined the company as a Senior Estimator and will be key to our continued success. As the leader of our New Hampshire preconstruction and estimating team, he will be responsible for the oversight of all components of our preconstruction services, from preparing comprehensive estimates to working with clients and the entire project team to guarantee all commitments and promises for every project. Gardner, who has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University, has 30 years of industry experience (18 with MacMillin) holding positions in numerous areas of construction including project management, preconstruction management, estimating, and business development. In 2014, he became a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) through the American Society of Professional Estimators and became a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional in 2006. Gardner left MacMillin in 2010 to work for Consigli Construction Company (Portland, ME)as Senior Estimator, and most recently worked for Landry/French Construction Company (Scarborough, ME) as Director of Preconstruction. “I’m very excited that Jim has joined our organization. He will be a great addition to our experienced team here at DEW | MacMillin,” said Don Wells, President. “Jim brings a tremendous amount of talent and knowledge. He has proven proficiency in all areas of construction, and he knows how to build partnerships and tackle tough projects through […]
Safford Commons Housing Celebrates Opening
Officials gathered on September 22nd to celebrate the grand opening of the Safford Commons housing complex. The Woodstock Community Trust, Twin Pines Housing Trust and Housing Vermont partnered to develop the new affordable housing located just outside of downtown Woodstock, Vt. The project, located on an 8-acre site, included the construction of 10 buildings with 24 apartments and the redevelopment of a former Grange Hall/church building into four apartments. Twenty-three of the apartments are available for low-income households. Safford Commons consists of 10 one-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom and 2 three-bedroom units. The apartments feature front porches and energy efficient design and materials. Duncan Wisniewski Architecture was the architect on the project, and DEW Construction Corp. served as the general contractor.
