On Friday, October 21, Senior Project Manager Tim Heinlein joined NESEA – Northeast Sustainable Energy Association for a Pro Tour in the White Mountains highlighting one of our projects, the Dartmouth College Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. The Lodge is a newly constructed 11,553-square-foot high-performance institutional building that combines the traditional character of a custom mountain lodge with ambitious performance goals. The tour provided attendees with information about the Lodge’s design, materials, and state-of-the-art mechanical systems. Tim Heinlein joined Maclay Architects and others from the project team in speaking about balancing the project’s vision while maximizing building performance, minimizing site environmental impacts, and meeting Dartmouth College’s priority of preserving the character of the original Lodge. This award-winning building is architecturally stunning and was built using an innovative hybrid log and timber frame structure. It integrates actual debarked trees up to 2-1/2 stories tall and numerous large boulders to offer a rustic feel, yet protected by a heavily insulated building envelope to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. A big thank you to NESEA Pro Tours, Dartmouth College for hosting, and Maclay Architects for organizing the event.
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The Town of Woodstock, VT, Hosts Open House and Dedication Ceremony for the Philip B. Swanson Emergency Services Building
DEW attended the dedication and open house of the Philip B. Swanson Emergency Services Building in Woodstock, Vermont, on Saturday, October 22, 2022. This two-phase renovation and expansion project included modifications totaling 9,024 square feet and an expansion totaling 8,865 square feet to the existing emergency services building. The first phase included an 8,865-square-foot apparatus bay expansion at the back of the original building, with the second story of the addition adding firefighter sleeping quarters, bathroom facilities, living space, and a kitchen. Following the completion of the first phase, the Emergency Service facility personnel were relocated to the new space, leaving the existing building vacant and available for redevelopment. The second phase involved renovating the existing police and fire station areas to expand the office space into the garage and build a detention room and evidence storage space. A new entryway with a covered walkway was also added, as well as a minor expansion to showcase a historic/antique fire truck through large storefront windows. The building remained fully operational throughout the duration of the project. At the open house on Saturday, the facility was dedicated to Philip B. Swanson, former Municipal Manager of Woodstock from 1985 to 2019 and a volunteer firefighter. Before his death in 2019, Philip was an active and dedicated part of the Woodstock community. It was a pleasure to collaborate with the Town of Woodstock, Vermont, […]
DEW Welcomes Drew Johnson as Assistant Project Manager
DEW Construction is excited to announce that Drew Johnson has joined our team as Assistant Project Manager! Drew will assist in managing 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. Drew holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Vermont Technical College and has over seventeen years of industry experience, encompassing project estimating, site supervision, and management. Drew was a previous DEW employee from 2011 to 2015 before relocating to Maine with his family. With DEW’s expansion into Southern Maine, Drew has decided to return to his roots! Drew will be teaming with Senior Project Manager Butch Thornton at our Seacoast Residences project site — a $69 million multifamily housing project in Kittery, ME. Drew, we are delighted to have you back!
Colby Luopa and Nick Pease Promoted to Superintendent
DEW Construction is thrilled to announce the promotion of Colby Luopa and Nick Pease from Assistant Superintendents to Superintendents. Colby joined our team as a Project Engineer nearly eight years ago and was later promoted to Assistant Superintendent. Since day one, Colby has impressed us with his drive, work ethic, and leadership abilities. Colby graduated from Southern Maine Community College with an A.S. in Applied Science with a focus in Construction Technology. He is OSHA 10 and 30 certified, and in 2021 he completed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Naval Facility Engineering Command Training course, Construction Quality Management for Contractors. “Colby was an Assistant Superintendent on the $32 million Maplewood Nursing Home project in Westmoreland, NH, last year and is now supervising the Cheshire County EMS Facility in Keene, NH, where he has proven his abilities even further. Colby’s ability to bring people together as a team, set goals and expectations, and execute are some, but not the only reasons he is moving to the next step in his career today.” — Dan Riley, General Superintendent. In March of this year, Nick Pease joined DEW as an Assistant Superintendent. Nick swiftly exhibited his leadership skills and eager willingness to take initiative. Nick is OSHA 30 certified and has completed the Associated Builders and Contractors Future Leaders in Construction program. “It is an honor and a privilege to promote […]
DEW Named Amongst New Hampshire’s Best Companies to Work for 2nd Year in a Row!
For the second year in a row, DEW is proud to be named by Business NH Magazine as one of the Best Companies to Work For in New Hampshire! A big thank you to all our employees who make DEW one of the best places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont! BUILDING WHAT MATTERS MOST. What matters most to DEW? Communication, Accountability, Process, Safety, Community, and most importantly – People and Partnerships. When we build on our values, we build relationships that last and trust that can’t be shaken. From the clients we serve to the experienced workers we rely on, it’s people that truly matter. And it’s our people that make the difference at DEW. Business NH Magazine: BNH Names 2022 Best Companies to Work For
