Same companies, same people, same values. Williston, VT – Don Wells, president of D.E.W. Construction Corp., is pleased to announce the merger of the MacMillin Company of Keene, NH, with D.E.W. The merger is a strategic step that unites the strengths of both businesses, resulting in a winning situation for their present and future clients as well as their employees. “I’m incredibly excited about the opportunity to work with MacMillin’s owner Bill Walker and his staff to integrate our services to better serve the market,” says Wells. “Our business philosophies are in alignment: people come first. We both look out and advocate for our clients, and now we can offer them enhanced services. It also provides opportunities for our staffs and employees to grow.” D.E.W., a 15-year-old company, brings to the table a solid business development plan, progressive marketing strategies, and Building Information Modeling, a technology method of managing models, processes, and communication across a large team. MacMillin, a 66-year-old company, brings a rich history of service and customer satisfaction in a region where D.E.W. previously planned to expand operations. Bill Walker, who has been with MacMillin for 42 years and President for the last 25 years, says the merger will yield an entity that is stronger than what each independent company now offers. “Our companies have a great synergy. They are alike in management practices and philosophies and it’s […]
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New Faces at DEW
DEW officially welcomes two new employees to our staff. Jay Labare is the newly appointed Manager of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) Services for DEW. Jay will be based in the Vermont office and will be responsible for MEP estimates, Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination and will assist Operations with MEP coordination, commissioning, training and turnover of systems for all DEW projects. Dan Cogswell is the newly appointed Director of Information Technology. Dan will be responsible for the company’s long-term strategic technology plan. Dan brings to DEW 13 years of IT experience and a broad scope of knowledge in the implementation and management of IT systems and solutions. Dan will oversee training for our internal and external employee’s and partners, meeting our corporate commitment to increase efficiency, and enhance our business services.
Fred Kilar – DEW’s 2011 Safety Superintendent of Year
Superintendent Fred Kilar is DEW’s 2011 Safety Superintendent of the Year. Many of you have not met Fred as his workload has primarily been in New Hampshire. He’s been with DEW for a few years and has distinguished himself when it comes to safety excellence. He was nominated by Rick Davis and Gordon Newman. “I feel that in the few years that Fred has been with DEW, he has taken a lot of time to catch up with the DEW ways of safety.” – Gordon “He’s been with DEW two years plus. I have worked with him for three weeks and he is spot on in everything related to safety – unbelievably safety oriented. I’ve learned a few things I didn’t know about safety in three weeks.” – Rick Let’s discuss Fred’s ‘trial by fire’. After completing the Advance Transit project, Fred took on the Cleveland-Rudman project in Concord. It was located in a government building and one of the occupants is Federal OSHA. Basically, OSHA was in and around Fred’s job every day. He got us through this project scot-free. Not only that but the government’s contracting officer, Donna Maffeo wrote this in her performance evaluation of the project. “On site coordination was superior due in large part to DEW providing s highly experienced super that maintained very diligent records and fastidiously reemphasized safety and tenant satisfaction. DEW even took proactive steps […]
Dave May – DEW’s 2011 Safety Employee of the Year
Carpenter Dave May is this year’s DEW 2011 Safety Employee of the Year. Dave has been with DEW since September 2007 and a year later joined the SHARP Team. This man has been so generous in his life. Dave is always helping others and it is great that he is now on the receiving end and the recipient of this award. Dave received nominations from Rick Davis and John Krezinsky. “I have worked with Dave for a few years and he is very proactive and very sharp in maintaining safety throughout every job.” – Rick “He has consistently worked to be the ‘go to guy’ on his job site and to be the primary resource for his supervisors, subs and co-workers in regards to all things safety. Whether doing an audit or correcting job site deficiencies, his attitude towards safety is second to none and always in the best interest of DEW and our subs. “- John And has anyone ever seen Dave without a smile and a positive attitude? His demeanor is always upbeat; he acts with quiet authority and is indeed a very kind and wonderful man. Dave has received a commemorative DEW jacket, $100 cash, an extra day of vacation and his name has been added to our Safety Employee of the Year plaque. Dave lives in Cambridge with his wife Sally and sons Jordan and Miles.
Director of Safety, Risk and Environment Receives Award
Congratulations to our very own Doug Robie, Director of Safety, Risk and Environment. AGC-VT recognized Doug at their Annual Meeting on December 6 for his “Endless contribution of time, knowledge and talent.” His 2011 Safety Recognition and Leadership Award is displayed at the office.
