DEW is thrilled to announce the official opening of the Burlington School District’s new Aviation, Career, and Technical Education Center at the Burlington International Airport in South Burlington, Vermont! On October 29, DEW joined students, educators, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of this innovative learning hub. Partially funded by a $10 million federal grant championed by former U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, the project transformed a long-neglected airplane hangar into a vibrant, state-of-the-art educational facility. This collaborative effort brought together the Burlington School District, DEW Construction, Freeman French Freeman Architects, and hundreds of skilled tradespeople. Designed to support a wide range of technical and vocational programs, the center provides students with hands-on training and real-world skills for careers in aviation, manufacturing, automotive technology, and more. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to help bring this center to life,” said Sara Bosworth, Senior Project Manager at DEW. “Being part of a project that creates real opportunities, strengthens Vermont’s workforce, and invests in the long-term vitality of our communities is deeply meaningful. I’m excited to see the lasting impact this center will have on students and the region for generations to come.” Originally built in 1984, the 33,000-square-foot structure was once a large open hangar with a small mezzanine and utility rooms. Today, it features: This dynamic environment empowers students to explore high-demand career paths and gain the skills needed to thrive […]
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held at Moran Frame in Burlington, VT
The City of Burlington, Vermont, celebrated the completion of phase one of the revitalization of the former Moran Plant on the City’s waterfront on Tuesday, November 15 – a project that has been in the works for more than 30 years. Check out the video for more information about this unique project!
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, […]
Ribbon Cutting in Windham, NH
Congratulations Windham School District, SAU #95. DEW was honored to join the District and the community of Windham on September 10, 2019 at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the grand opening of the new Golden Brook School and the renovation work at Windham Middle School. Together, the Windham School District, Banwell Architects, DEW, and countless others partnered to bring this innovative design to reality. Thank you to the ENTIRE project team that supported this incredible effort.
Adirondack Health’s newest facility celebrates its official opening.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in celebration of the grand opening of the Lake Placid Health and Medical Fitness Center. The 41,000 sf, state of the art facility was designed to serve three unique purposes: a health center providing primary care, nutrition and mental health services, an emergency department, and rehabilitation and sports medicine. Thank you to DEW’s project team (Jim Kelly, Sara Bosworth, Conor Donnelly, Justin Tice, Scott Carter, Mike Smith) for your tremendous work and dedication to this project!
