New England Design Hall of Fame | THE 2019
David Newton & Ryan Newton
C.H. Newton Builders, Boston & Falmouth, Mass., and Newport, R.I.
New England Design Hall of Fame |
David Newton likes to talk about his grandfather, who started a family company that is now more than sixty years old and employs forty-five people. “In 1958, he bought thirty acres of land around a pond in Falmouth, Massachusetts, intending to build an enclave of high-quality custom homes,” Newton says.
“Four generations later, that is essentially what we still do: we build high-end custom homes. Each one is different, and each one is an heirloom.”
In addition to the Falmouth location, C.H. Newton now has offices in Osterville, Massachusetts, and Boston, as well as in Newport, Rhode Island.
The building industry is evolving daily, he says, demanding better practices and greater efficiencies. “From the envelope, to insulation, to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, the world of construction is constantly becoming more sophisticated. The houses we build today are better, and they are healthier places to live.”
The homes built by C.H. Newton range in design from contemporary to traditional, but one thing they all have in common is that most are located at the water’s edge. “These waterfront properties have to be built differently,” Newton explains. “Because of wind, rain that’s driven sideways, salt spray, and other harsh conditions, we have to adhere to more strict methods and guidelines. It keeps us on our toes and assures that we always build to the highest standards.”
Estate care has become an increasingly important part of the company, especially since many of the waterfront homes are seasonal vacation properties.
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THING ALMOST ALL THE HOMES C.H. NEWTON BUILDS HAVE IN COMMON IS THAT THEY ARE LOCATED AT THE WATER’S EDGE.
Newton is chairman and CEO of the company; his son, Ryan Newton, is the vice president. Working with family members fosters a spirit of cooperation, the elder Newton says. “We believe in teamwork, and in holding to the highest standards. I am incredibly proud to be part of this industry.”
