Bennington, VT– Gov. Jim Douglas, DEW Construction Corp. and other state officials took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Bennington State Office Building project on October 11, 2010. The building was closed three years ago because some people working there were getting sick. State workers are currently working in modular units next to the empty building. The 60,000-square foot project will demolish an older section of the existing structure and gut and renovate a newer portion. Work is expected to be finished by spring 2012. (Pictured above: Peter Hack, VT-BGS; Bill Gallop, Maclay Architects; Mary Lintermann, DEW; Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services; Alice Emmons, Chair, House Corrections and Institutions Committee; Governor Jim Douglas; Jeff Davis, DEW; Peter Wells, DEW; Ken Hoeppner, DEW and Jim Kelly, DEW.)
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Putney School First Net-Zero Commerical Building in Vermont
PUTNEY, VT– The Putney School, DEW Construction Corp. and Maclay Architects, cut the ribbon Saturday, October 10th on its 16,800 square foot net-zero energy field house that will produce as much energy as it uses over the course of a year. There are only a handful of net-zero energy buildings in the United States-The Putney School Field House is the nation’s first net-zero energy secondary school building and Vermont’s first commercial net-zero energy building. Of the project’s $6 million budget,$5.1 million was spent on building construction. “We want to show the world that net-zero energy technology for public buildings exists right now,” says Putney School Director Emily Jones. “It’s time to move net-zero energy buildings from the theoretical realm into reality.” By definition, net-zero energy buildings generate as much energy as they consume over the course of a year. The energy used is usually produced on-site and comes from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, or biomass. These buildings are designed to minimize the use of natural resources and energy. According to Architect Bill Maclay, whose firm designed The Putney School Field House, such buildings not only protect the environment by minimizing energy use and reducing the need for outside (fossil fuel-based) energy sources, they pay for themselves through improved efficiency and lower operating costs and help avoid the risks associated with fuel price volatility. Over the course […]
DEW Breaks Ground on Hotel Jay & Waterpark
July 7, 2010 – DEW Construction Corp. & Jay Peak Resort officially broke ground on the new Hotel Jay complex. The project includes a 270,000 sq. foot hotel facility with 170 suites, a 60,000 sq. foot indoor waterpark with retractable roof, a conference center, spa facility and numerous restaurant and retail shops. The project is slated for completion in 2012. Black River Design is the Architect.
DEW Construction Earns EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification
Williston, VT – DEW Construction Corp. is pleased to announce that it recently fulfilled the requirement of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 402, and has received certification to conduct lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting activities pursuant to 40 CFR Part 745.89. DEW has eight trained Renovators per 40 CF Part 745.775. This certification is good in all EPA Administered States, Tribes and Territories. The EPA issued a new rule aimed at protecting children from lead-based paint hazards in places they frequent. The rule applies to renovators and maintenance professionals that work in housing, child-care facilities and schools built prior to 1978. The rule “Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program” requires that contractors and maintenance professionals are certified; that their employees are trained; and that they follow protective work practice standards. The rule will be fully effective by April 2010.
DEW Employees become Green Advantage Certified
DEW Construction Corp. is happy to announce that 17 employees recently become Commercial Green Advantage Certified Practitioners. Green Advantage is an environmental certification for building-related practitioners – primarily contractors, subcontractors and trades people. Certified individuals have successfully passed the Green Advantage Certification Exam demonstrating knowledge of current green building principles, materials, and techniques. Commercial, Residential, and Commercial/Residential Certifications are available, with a specific exam required for each. Because the green building field is rapidly changing, candidates must pass a Re-certification Exam every three years in order to remain Green Advantage Certified. Congratulations to the following employees: Chris Bertrand, Field Engineer Matt Cadieux, Foreman Tim Heinlein, Project Manager Greg Leech, Project Manager Mary Lintermann, VP of Business Development Dana MacArthur, Assistant Superintendent Bob Maccini, Business Development Manager Steve Morton, VP of Business Development Jennifer Nemi, Business Development Administrator Tony Papa, Superintendent Todd Poirier, Superintendent Doug Robie, Safety/Health/Environment & Risk Dan Salmonson, Superintendent Tim Urie, Project Engineer Willis Whitacker, Superintendent Justin Yandow, Estimator Doug Young, Estimator
