On Wednesday, December 04, 2024, DEW Construction proudly accepted the AGC Vermont Best Builder Award for the Williston Public Safety Facility project. This recognition, in the Green Innovation & Sustainability Building, New Construction category, celebrates our team’s dedication to creating a cutting-edge facility that combines modern infrastructure with sustainable practices, all while serving the critical needs of Vermont’s law enforcement. The Williston Public Safety Facility, located on 51 acres in Williston, Vermont, is the largest state police barracks in Vermont and houses one of the state’s two Emergency Communications Centers. This state-of-the-art building, spanning 22,561 square feet, serves as the hub for multiple Vermont State Police divisions, including the Traffic Safety Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Recreational Enforcement Division, the Field Force Uniform Division, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, and the Northern Vermont Drug Task Force. The facility’s 11,022-square-foot climate-controlled garage provides secure storage for special team vehicles and supports maintenance and utility functions. The facility exceeds Vermont’s energy code standards with advanced energy-efficient systems like a 42-well geothermal heating and cooling system, robust insulation and tight air sealing. It also incorporates a comprehensive stormwater management system, reducing environmental impact. These efforts contribute to a building designed to operate at peak efficiency while minimizing its carbon footprint. The project came with its own set of challenges. Harsh winter conditions and a complex mechanical system required innovative solutions, such […]
Awards
DEW Construction Honored with Excellence in Construction Award for Army Mountain Warfare School Project
We are thrilled to announce that DEW Construction has been honored with an Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont 2024 Excellence in Construction Award for our outstanding work on the Army Mountain Warfare School project in Jericho, Vermont! This state-of-the-art facility spans an impressive 82,000 gross square feet and is constructed with a durable steel frame. It boasts a wide range of amenities, including classrooms, offices, conference rooms, a three-story climbing wall, a 5,000-square-foot drill hall, an Olympic IFSC-certified 15m speed wall, a dining area with an industrial kitchen, comfortable lounge areas, and billets for 174 personnel. The training facility is specifically designed to equip soldiers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively operate in mountainous and cold weather conditions. The school offers a variety of courses, including basic, advanced, and specialty mountain warfare training, as well as mission-specific training for both United States and foreign military forces. With its stunning design, sustainable features, and advanced amenities, the new facility is a true testament to what can be accomplished when vision, collaboration, and determination come together. A huge congratulations to our fantastic team and all our partners who collaborated on this project, as well as to all the other award recipients this year. Special thanks to ABC NH/VT for organizing such a memorable event year after year. Thank you for all you do for our industry. Check out the […]
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.
DEW Recipient of AGC/VT Best Builder Award
DEW is pleased to announce that our Burr and Burton Academy Founders Hall project in Manchester, Vermont, was recognized for a second time last night with an Associated General Contractors of Vermont 2022 Best Builder Award! Congratulations to our team at DEW, Burr and Burton Academy, KaTO, and ZGF Architects, as well as all of the engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, who helped design and construct this artistic marvel! Burr and Burton Academy envisioned a building that would support its 21st-century educational goals while honoring the historic architecture on campus. The entire team worked collaboratively throughout the project in order to capture the essence of the Academy’s vision and honor the investment made by the late Barry and Wendy Rowland. The outcome is an artistic masterpiece that will last for generations. Founders Hall is a building that the Burr and Burton community, the Rowland Family, DEW, the design team, and all the subcontractors, engineers, and suppliers can truly be proud of. What drives DEW is the opportunity to build something beautiful while also helping to realize the dreams of our customers and the architects who design their buildings. Unique projects like Founders Hall push the limits of “normal” construction and, as a result, make constructing them very rewarding! Click the link below for more information about the Founders Hall project and to view more photos by the talented Ryan Bent of […]
DEW’s COO, Mike Smith has been named one of “The Setting Sons of Construction!”
DEW is delighted to announce that our COO, Mike Smith, was recognized today as one of The Setting Sons of Construction at the Associated General Contractors of Vermont 2022 Annual Meeting. The award was presented to individuals who have provided thoughtful guidance and inspired excellence in the industry. Mike has been an inspiring leader and has profoundly impacted the lives of many of our employees during his 24 years at DEW. Mike, it is a tremendous honor and privilege to have you on our team. From all of us at DEW, congratulations, and thank you for everything you do!
