GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNER
The Building of America
Langdon Woods Residence Hall at Plymouth State University www.constructionreviews.com
hundreds of complex plates daily.
From estimating to final erection,
Other machinery Novel Iron uses are
Novel Iron’s experience enables it to
a Cambco Model 1400, Angle-Masters,
undertake any project. These projects
two ABCM-1250/1000s, a Pacific Press
include MIT-Pacific Street 1 and 6;
Brake-K-Series hydraulic press, an
Northeastern University Parcel 18
F1170 Fabripunch and an 8-Wheeel
Development; 1330 Boylston Street;
25-horsepower Shot Blast Machine that
Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth,
meets all painting requirements.
N.H.; Stations Landing in Medford, Mass.;
Quality comes first
Transportation
Center
in
Brattleboro, Vt.; 80 Broad Street in
The project engineering and manage-
Boston; Amherst College James and
ment department oversees and coordi-
Stearns Hall; and, of course, the award-
nates all phases of a project from fabrica-
winning Plymouth State University
tion to erection. Novel Iron’s managers
Langdon Woods Residence Hall.
strive for continuous improvement in
By recognizing and anticipating the
quality, productivity and innovation
continually evolving marketplace as well
throughout this process. Their attention
as understanding the individual needs of
to detail on each project is a direct reflec-
its customers, Novel Iron Works, Inc. has
Novel Iron Works, Inc. is a pro-
A full staff of in-house structural steel
tion of the company’s continuing com-
maintained its high standards and quality
gressive, trend-setting structural steel
detailers maintains constant control and
mitment to excellence. Furthermore,
of fabrication in this ever-changing indus-
fabricator that has been furnishing
direction during the shop drawing pro-
Novel Iron’s control center has the ability
try. For example, with the Plymouth State
and erecting structural steel, steel joist,
cess. Because Novel Iron’s automated
to scan, file, print and transfer documents
University Langdon Woods Residence
metal deck and miscellaneous metals
shop equipment is directly supported
electronically. Once scanned, informa-
Hall project, Novel Iron worked closely
for more than 50 years. Because of
by the company’s state-of-the-art detail-
tion can be accessed internally and can
with Engelberth Construction and the
its state-of-the-art technology and
ing software, Novel Iron is capable
also be shared with vendors, engineers,
design team throughout the project to
fully automated fabrication shop,
of producing 3-D detailed drawings
architects and general contractors via
facilitate proper scheduling and sequenc-
Novel Iron is able to transform visions
and
the Internet — making problem solving
ing. This enabled the subsequent trades
into reality.
engineers and architects for approvals.
faster and production sooner.
to start their work ahead of schedule so
directly
e-mailing
them
to
From its inception in 1956 by Ralph
Upon receipt of the approved drawings,
For more than five decades, Novel
as to ensure a timely completion of the
Noveletsky, Novel Iron has been owned
Novel Iron can then initiate its produc-
Iron has grown and prospered by pro-
entire project, providing ultimate cus-
and operated by the Noveletsky family
tion control software and download the
viding exceptional service and manufac-
tomer satisfaction.
for two generations. Novel Iron served
information straight into its CNC pro-
turing top-quality Division 5 products at
its client base of the greater Boston and
cessing equipment.
competitive prices with on-time delivery.
metropolitan area from its original loca-
Novel Iron’s shop equipment includes
tion of Malden, Mass., for more than
the BDL-1250/9 — a state-of-the-art,
20 years. Then, in need of a larger facil-
14-axis multi-spindle drill that reduces
ity during the late 1970s, the company
setup time with as many as nine different
relocated to its current 26-acre build-
tool diameters and internal coolant for
ing in Greenland, N.H. By utilizing the
high-speed drilling. The modern PC-
latest fabrication techniques, Novel
based controller provides ease of opera-
Iron has expanded its client base to
tion and increased productivity with
extend throughout New England and
minimal maintenance. CNC programs
New York.
are downloaded directly from the detailing software to provide unmatched accu-
Tools to get the job done
racy. Another piece of equipment utilized
Novel Iron provides complete pack-
by Novel Iron’s plate-processing depart-
ages to its customers, from budgeting and
ment is the FPB-1500. This is a plasma
design-build to bid document estimates.
cutting system capable of punching as
By using specialized computer software
large as 11⁄4-inch holes, using a 177-ton
that was designed and written exclusively
hydraulic cylinder, and then burning the
for Novel Iron, the fully staffed estimat-
perimeter of the part with a 200-amp
ing department can prepare comprehen-
plasma torch. The FPB-1500 machine,
sive and detailed estimates, which can
along with the CNC downloading and
directly translate into cost savings.
nesting software, helps Novel Iron create
— Corporate Profile
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Facts & Figures Owner: University System of New
Langdon Woods Residence Hall at Plymouth State University
Hampshire Type of Project: A new residence hall Size: 114,000 square feet Cost: $29 million Construction Time: April 2005 - September 2006 The Need: Additional campus housing The Challenge: Completing the project on a fast-track construction schedule, working throughout the winter months and securing buy-in to the sustainable-design goals
Gold Medal Award-winning Team Members Cannon Design Architect Engelberth Construction, Inc. Construction Manager Photo courtesy of © Anton Grassi/Esto
All Seasons Urethane Foam, LLP Building Envelope Associated Concrete Coatings, Inc. Resurfaced Retaining Walls & Stairs EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD Structural Expansion Joints Supplier GNPB/Kal-Vin Construction, LLC Drywall & Steel Studs
Plymouth State University (PSU)
the surrounding woods and wetlands.
environment by creating views into
and the Town of Plymouth, N.H.,
In fact, the two buildings are posi-
and throughout the building.
agreed that PSU needed to have 60
tioned to conform to the naturally
Indeed, the design of the complex
percent of its students living on cam-
sloping landscape, utilizing the park’s
ensures that it fits with its natural sur-
pus. In order to achieve this, the
shade to minimize energy use for
roundings. “Similar in spirit to their
university needed to build more
cooling during the summer while tak-
natural environments, the building
residence halls. So, Langdon Woods
ing advantage of the path of the sun
facades incorporate elements embody-
Hydro International Storm Water Treatment Systems Supplier
Residence Hall was constructed. PSU’s
to maximize natural daylight to all liv-
ing both stimulation and stasis,” said
strong commitment to sustainability
ing spaces inside the structure.
Peter Hourihan, principal for Cannon
Novel Iron Works, Inc. Structural Steel Fabricator & Erector
and the environment dictated that
The pod-style, five-story residence
Design, the project’s architect. In addi-
the new facility be built with state-
hall provides 347 student beds
tion, “syncopated arrangements of
of-the-art design elements and green
separated into two buildings — a
operable and fixed windows inter-
technologies.
218-bed building for sophomores
spersed with infill panels within inset
Comprising two buildings, Langdon
and a 129-bed building for juniors
linear strips on each floor vitalize the
Woods Residence Hall is located on a
and seniors. Each features various
building envelope, and irregularly
nine-acre site at the edge of Langdon
configurations of suites and two-per-
angled mullion grids in curtain wall
Park, a woodlands and wetlands natu-
son rooms. Glass connectors between
areas form jagged networks evocative
ral area owned by PSU. The structure
the two buildings provide common
of a wooded landscape.”
was built on the smallest footprint
areas on each floor and enhance
Another design driver was the goal
possible in order to avoid disturbing
the facility’s integration with the
of obtaining Leadership in Energy and continued on page 8
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The Owner’s Perspective with Bill Crangle, Special Assistant to the President & Director of Environmental Sustainability, Plymouth State University Q: Why did you choose the site? What conditions were factors (i.e. zoning, environmental)? BC: The site is at the edge of Langdon Park, a woodlands and wetlands natural area owned by PSU for many years. The building was designed to follow the natural landscape, utilize the park’s shade to minimize energy for cooling during the summer, and take maximum advantage of the sun path to provide natural light to all student rooms.
Q: What is the most unique or important feature of the facility (or of the design/construction process)? BC: It is impossible to single out one feature that defines Langdon Woods. The success of the facility is the sum of the process we used to build the facility and all of its elements. The unique elements of the design include a high-performance heating system designed by Rist Frost Shumway. Use of the excess waste heat from the adjacent cogeneration facility as the primary heat source for the building has reduced the heat load by as much as 80 percent. Other aspects of the facility include significant savings and control of waste and storm water, energy savings from lighting and equipment. …All of these elements culminated in Langdon Woods earning LEED® gold certification.
Q: What were the greatest challenges encountered on this project? How, specifically, were they overcome? BC: The project was “fast-track construction,” and the university made
Photo courtesy of John Hessison
a commitment early on to pursue LEED certification. The challenge ®
was meeting this goal while staying on time and on budget. From the beginning of design to occupancy was less than two years. It was important to continue to prioritize schedules and work closely as a team to meet the day-to-day decisions for best results. The project was completed on time and within budget. We did this by pulling together an excellent team of university representatives, architects, engineers and construction managers.
Q: If another owner was about to commence work on a similar project, what advice would you offer from your experiences that he/she may not be aware of? BC: Hire the best experienced team you can. Make sure that you have LEED®-certified architects and engineers on the team. The owner needs to stay as close to the project as they can. There are decisions being made every day that will affect the life of the building, and the owner will need to live with these decisions.
17 High St. Plymouth, NH 03264 603-535-2306 www.plymouth.edu
Economical Insulation in the Northeast Lifelong friends and business partners, Joe Foss and Johnathan Matthew, founded All Seasons Urethane Foam, LLP in 2002. Both joined the workforce as independents but eventually teamed up at Allenwood Construction, a general contracting company founded in 1997. In order to remain relevant in central Vermont, the company is acquainted with all the latest materials and building practices in new construction and the remodeling of existing buildings. Joe and John, who normally install their own insulation and perform their own air sealing, considered insulation details and techniques of particular importance. Over the years they found it more and more frustrating knowing that the performance of conventional insulations was marginal at best for the cold Northeast region. In effect, it was inevitable that the two would
Energy-efficient Comfort in Every Building
with years of experience in commercial building envelope work, enables the team to bring
become aware of the benefits of spray-in-place
Today, All Seasons Urethane Foam serves
polyurethane foam insulation. With its moisture
Vermont and New Hampshire with seven employ-
extensive knowledge and design ability to each
impermeability and exceptional R-value, they
ees for both commercial and residential insulation
The company’s large customer base in both
concluded that this was the best insulation avail-
projects, equipped with two mobile “spray rigs.”
the commercial and residential market has ben-
able for the regional climate. The only drawback
Since 2004, ASUF has stayed at its current size in
efitted from ASUF’s exceptional products as well
they could find was its higher price. But after hiring
order to ensure attention to detail and the highest
as its fuel cost savings. With an advanced instal-
a contractor to spray a roof renovation job, they
level of quality control.
lation process, it is able to reduce overall energy
new endeavor.
confirmed that urethane was clearly the superior
From foundation to roof, the team at ASUF
consumption of buildings, primarily in heating and
choice and worth the extra cost. Shortly
has vast experience in general contracting and
cooling, by 30 to 50 percent as compared to con-
after,
of
commercial construction. From the start, it has
ventional building insulations. Return and referred
CORBOND , a nationally marketed spray-in-place
stayed informed with many courses in building
clients largely comprise its customer base,
polyurethane foam insulation.
envelope science and components. This, coupled
and they appreciate the company’s teamwork
they
became
certified
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dealers
mentality. “We know that working as a team with
complete
projects,
the planet, coupled with the steady inflation in fuel
our clients and subcontractors makes it easier
ASUF’s reputation for honesty, integrity and
costs, have led to this expansion. As more and
to meet projected schedules and makes each
quality is unsurpassed. Education has always
more people realize the importance of high-perfor-
project more profitable,” Foss says. And because
been valued at the company, and by staying
mance building envelopes, demand in this sector
ASUF understands the inevitable complexity of
in tune with an expanding industry, it is able
will continue to rise. ASUF will meet demands
each new project, it makes sure to budget for
to consult clients about building envelope prob-
and is capable of providing its services to
unforeseen circumstances.
lems and offer solutions without bringing in
many more clients at its current size without
outside experts.
sacrificing quality or the attention to detail
Small Business Approach, Big Business Service
substantial
commercial
The foam installation industry is growing rap-
it’s known for.
idly in an effort to keep pace with the demand for
Keeping its business small enough to
highly efficient systems. The mounting awareness
offer personal service and large enough to
of human actions and the consequent impact on
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— Corporate Profile
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Environmental Design (LEED®) certifi-
the exterior walls of the build-
cation. To that end, the project incor-
ing. Hybrid preformed joint sealant
porated numerous sustainable ele-
systems,
ments. Hydro International supplied its
that are used in the building
Downstream Defender® storm water
envelope and the interior and
treatment devices to help meet the
exterior structure of a building may
LEED® requirements. “We have always
contribute toward achieving LEED®
strongly believed that truly innovative,
points,
high performing storm water treat-
president and CEO of EMSEAL
ment products are the most environ-
JOINT SYSTEMS.
such
noted
as
COLORSEAL,
Lester
Hensley,
mentally and economically sustainable
Other sustainable design elements
options for proper storm water man-
and materials used in the project
agement,” said David Mongeau, gen-
include low-emissivity (low-e) insulat-
eral manager of Hydro International’s
ing glass; sustainable plantings; paints,
U.S. Stormwater Division. The use
adhesives, carpets and composite
of
®
wood with little or no volatile organ-
require-
ic compounds (VOC); and recycled
ments and, at no additional cost to
materials. Furthermore, 80.09 percent
the developer, earned the project a
(1,459 tons) of the on-site gener-
LEED credit.
ated construction waste was diverted
the
devices
Downstream satisfied
state
Defender
®
Additionally,
COLORSEAL
by
from landfills by salvaging or recy-
EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD, a
cling the materials through a waste
product that uniquely combines
management plan. “Documentation
waterproofing with thermal insula-
of materials was critical in con-
tion functions, was used to seal
trolling the adherence of LEED®
the structural expansion joints in
requirements,” said Robert C. Mildrum,
Photos courtesy of © Anton Grassi/Esto
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vice president project management for Engelberth Construction, Inc., the project’s construction manager. As a result of these efforts, Langdon Woods Residence Hall was the first residence hall in New Hampshire, and one of the first collegiate residence halls in the United States, to receive LEED® gold certification.” “The greatest challenge, and consequently the greatest success, was in securing student and community buy-in to the green design goals,” said Hourihan. Several early design workshops with the PSU community sparked the enthusiasm of students and faculty so much that they decided to incorporate sustainable design into course curriculums. An environmental science class computed the carbon footprint of the wood, brick and glass proposed for the construction, tallying the amounts of greenhouse gases contributed by material production, processing and transportation. Not only has this buy-in engaged the community and fostered a commitment among students to sustainable practices, but it has also laid the groundwork for future sustainable endeavors on campus. Another project challenge, according to Mildrum, involved the construction of the energy-efficient exterior wall system, which consisted of Photos courtesy of © Anton Grassi/Esto
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The Architect’s Perspective with Peter Hourihan, Principal, Cannon Design Q: What were the greatest challenges encountered on this project, either from your firm’s point of view or as a project team? PH: The greatest challenge, and consequently greatest success, was in securing student and community buy-in to the green design goals. Langdon Woods has thoroughly engaged the Plymouth State University community and fostered a bedrock commitment among students to sustainable practices. Not only does this “buy-in” foster residents’ compliance with certain sustainable strategies for Langdon Woods, but it has laid the groundwork for future sustainable endeavors on campus. Several early design workshops with the Plymouth State community convinced the initially hesitant university to pursue sustainable design strategies and LEED® certification. These workshops sparked the enthusiasm of students and faculty so much that they decided to incorporate sustainable design and LEED® into course curricula. An environmental science class computed the “carbon footprint” of the wood, brick and glass proposed for use in construction — tallying amounts of greenhouse gases contributed by material production, processing and transportation. And an environmental psychology class developed an ethical manifesto delineating a sustainable campus philosophy that may inform future campus projects. These curricular commitments have been igniting the passion of students in related areas. One student group has petitioned the university to convert campus shuttle buses to run on biodiesel, a fuel that produces no harmful emissions. To bolster the argument for the conversion, one student converted his own car to run on biodiesel at a cost of $800. And in fall 2006, during the first semester of occupancy, Langdon Woods residents celebrated Halloween with decorations made of sustainable materials. A secondary challenge was site. A narrow, linear campus had restricted the choice of sites for a new dormitory to a very challenging one that contained a wetland, a gorge and rock formations. To avoid the considerable cost that would result from blasting and reforming of the site to make it flat enough to build on, as well as the cost of engineering and constructing culverts and other devices to reroute the natural flow of storm water on the site, the design team proposed a tall, narrow, undulating building that would follow the site’s contours, capitalize upon the site’s flattest areas, and respectfully preserve the wetland and other water features. The building’s narrowness would also maximize opportunities for daylighting, which would minimize lighting energy expenditures.
Q: What were some of the lessons learned from this project? PH: Our experiences strengthened and reinforced the importance of community involvement. A particularly ripe area for synergy springs from the university’s fundamental role as an institution of higher learning. Sustainable design processes strive to consider and integrate the input of all stakeholders, which on a college campus means students, faculty and employees as well as administration. Design workshops that draw the campus community into the design process can result in extraordinarily strong buy-in when people know that the new facility is dedicated to environmental stewardship as well as its programmatic functions. This buyin, essential to the success of any building project, can also be leveraged as a powerful educational opportunity in the campus context.
Photo courtesy of Cannon Design
100 Cambridge St. Boston, MA 02114 617-742-5440 www.cannondesign.com
A History of Innovation: Hydro International
Hydro to continue crating equipment that
ter storage and infiltration system, and
Niche Expertise and Knowledgeable Solutions
advanced vortex flow controls. Though
With high-quality products and a
cally sustainable.
best management practices (BMPs)
it offers a wide range of products, Hydro
team that is knowledgeable in all realms
But what makes Hydro International
for stormwater quality and quantity
International specializes in wet weather
of the industry, customers working
truly unique is its historical context
management. The company started as
management for stormwater runoff,
with Hydro International can be assured
within the industry. Its business start-
a water quality engineering firm, but
peak wet weather flows at wastewater
of its expertise. Its equipment also
ed as a water quality research and
over time developed into a stormwa-
treatment plants, and combined sewer
offers peace of mind to engineers who
engineering company — not as a
ter, combined sewer overflow and
streams. The company is able to supply
are applying for development per-
concrete manufacturer or a pipe sup-
wastewater management equipment
equipment that can address both the qual-
mits on behalf of a developer. With
ply company. The company’s vision
provider. The 1960s saw the inception
ity (removing pollutants) of and quantity
Hydro, engineers know they are receiv-
remains
of Hydro International, when Bernard
(control the flow) of these flow streams.
ing “tried and tested” equipment
quality issues and solutions even
Smisson conducted the pioneering
Hydro International works with consul-
with the highest reputation for perfor-
though its business has evolved into
work on vortex solid-liquid separation.
tants, engineers and building contrac-
mance, so obtaining stormwater permits
a product line. The Hydro team con-
By 1986, the American headquarters
tors to design stormwater management
from regulators will be an easy process.
sists of former consulting engineers,
of Hydro International was incorporated
equipment that is required to get a
The company will also assist in the
former building contractors and local
in Portland, Maine. Nearly a decade
discharge permit. Typically, engineering
sizing and drainage layout design,
town government agents. It also
later, in 2005, the company launched
consultants work alongside Hydro
making the permitting process easier for
employs some of the most world-
the Up-Flo® Filter for the removal of
International’s application engineers to
the engineers.
renowned water experts, such as
sediments, nutrients and hydrocarbons
specify the technologies that should be
Contractors prefer Hydro International
Robert Andoh, Ph.D., who works in
from stormwater runoff. This won it
used on a development site plan. Then,
for its on-time deliveries and preas-
research and development (R&D),
the Technology Merit Award from the
it works with the building contractor
sembled equipment, which make instal-
information technology (IT), and prod-
Environmental Business Journal the next
to ensure on-time delivery and proper
lation much easier and less expensive
ucts at Hydro International. With a
year for the development of the Up-Flo®
installation of the equipment. The low-
than its competition. Developers choose
staff of highly trained, intelligent
as part of the magazine’s 2005 Business
energy wastewater and combined sewer
Hydro for its innovative design tech-
individuals,
Achievements Awards.
overflow equipment can be used —
nologies, knowing its products cre-
is able to couple its diverse background
Today, the company offers new tech-
and has successfully been used — on
ate a small environmental footprint.
with its technological know how in
nologies such as its stormwater man-
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
This reduces both the capital cost of the
order
agement product that removes trash,
Design (LEED®) projects in those areas
equipment and the amount of space
clients’ needs.
sediments, hydrocarbons and nutrients
as well.
that the equipment occupies, allowing
During the past 40 years, Hydro
from stormwater. It also has a stormwa-
International has evolved into a leading worldwide provider of stormwater
is both environmentally and economi-
centered
to
around
Hydro
best
water
International
understand
its
— Corporate Profile
94 Hutchins Dr. | Portland, ME 04102 | phone: (207) 756-6200 | fax: (207) 756-6212
The General Contractor’s Perspective with Robert C. Mildrum, Vice President Project Management, Engelberth Construction, Inc. Q: What is the most unique or important feature of the facility (or of the design/construction process)? RM: The Langdon Woods Residence Hall was the first new residence hall in New Hampshire, and one of the largest in the U.S., to achieve LEED® gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Engelberth’s primary credits in obtaining the LEED® certification were waste management, materials and resources, and indoor air quality. Engelberth diverted 1,459.85 tons (80.09 percent) of on-site generated construction waste from landfills by salvaging or recycling the materials through a waste management plan. The team thoroughly tracked the waste that was removed from the site…. Documentation of materials was critical in controlling the adherence of LEED® requirements. Engelberth coordinated efforts to obtain subcontractors and suppliers in the local area within a 500-mile radius using sustainable materials and minimizing transportation activities associated with manufacturing and distributing. Engelberth worked with Cannon Design to ensure the selection of Langdon Woods’ building materials includ[ed] paints, adhesives, sealants, carpets and composite wood [that] contained little to no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). About 20 percent of the building’s construction materials are recycled, with approximately 40 percent manufactured locally. Engelberth developed and implemented an indoor air quality (IAQ) management plan that was in effect at the beginning of the project and adhered to during construction. IAQ was an agenda item discussed at all weekly subcontractor meetings. During construction, care was taken to protect permeable materials that were stored on site from chemical contaminants and possible exposure to moisture. Accumulation of dust and other contaminants generated by construction activities were minimized wherever possible. All mechanical equipment and ductwork was covered to prevent construction dust and debris from entering these systems, and the entire heating and cooling system was specially ventilated and flushed-out before occupants moved in to clear the air of any residual construction particles and off-gassing of new building materials.
Q: What were the greatest challenges encountered on this project and how, specifically, did you overcome them? RM: One of the greatest challenges of the project occurred during the preconstruction phase. The architectural team began designing the project in December of 2004. Engelberth Construction was selected as the construction manager in January 2005, and construction was to begin in April 2005. Needless to say, time was of the essence, and getting this project ready to commence was the biggest preconstruction hurdle. To move this fast-track project along the way the university needed in order for it to be ready for occupancy by fall of the following year, Engelberth Construction’s preconstruction team rolled up their sleeves and became a vital member of the design team. As a unified team, structural, exterior wall and mechanical options were all closely analyzed and evaluated. Items such as cost, schedule, flexibility and efficiency were all factors in the decision process. Because of this upfront coordination with the entire team, the estimate that was completed by Engelberth at the end of conceptual design needed to be accurate. The bidding of this project was broken down into six different bid packages in order to keep the project moving along on schedule, which finished on time in 15 months….
Photo courtesy of Engelberth Construction, Inc.
463 Mountain View Dr., Ste. 200, 2nd Floor Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0100 www.engelberth.com
A Reputation for Excellence: Associated Concrete Coatings, Inc. Opening its doors nearly 40 years ago, Associated Concrete Coatings, Inc. (ACC) has become much more than just a plastering and specialty coatings contractor. Founded in 1969, ACC has established a reputation for excellence while expanding
Currier Museum of Art Expansion
its expertise into several divisions. These services work well together as they maintain
ACC is a qualified team member involved in the construction of
the complexities of compressed timeframes, completion dates and budget require-
several projects in New England that have been honored with the
ments. ACC offers caulking and sealant protection on major buildings and parking garages — new and existing, vertical and horizontal. In 1983, ACC was the first waterproofing contractor in the region to become a certified applicator for the TUFF-N-DRI waterproofing system, one of the leading below-grade waterproofing
Building of America award. This includes the Currier Museum of Art Expansion, Mercy Hospital and Capital Commons. Most notable is the Currier Museum of Art project. This expansion will not only house cultural and historic creative expression, it will
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products in the industry today. In 1986 ACC became more involved with high-profile restoration and parking garage coatings projects such as the Cambridge Side Galleria, Copley Plaza and, more recently, the Manchester Airport and the Mountain Club at Loon. By 1991 ACC was well on its way to fully establishing an industrial floor division. With an impressive resume of floor projects, such as Anheuser Bush; Q.A. Technology; and unique stained, multicolored design at Concord Technical College, ACC has taken floor design to a new level. The following year, Concrete Hydro, Inc. was established as an affiliate company, specializing in hydro demolition services. Highly pressurized water jets remove deteriorated concrete and asphalt on surfaces such as parking garages, bridges and dams. Productivity is up to 20 times faster than jack hammering. When the job is complete, the company is environmentally responsible and cost effective, employing a fully contained recycle water recovery system and removing all debris. Defined by its reputation, ACC takes quality standards and job efficiency seriously. Its clients rely on ACC’s valuable insight and knowledge, especially in complicated and challenging situations. ACC has received several quality achievements and milestone awards to date. ACC is certified with the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) and meets the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour training, boasting an impressive award-winning safety record. A client interested in working with experienced, solution-driven professionals should look to ACC when searching for a specialty coatings contractor. With a growing need for energy efficiency, ACC provides Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED )-certified products and services. This includes ®
air-barrier protection and award-winning thermal energy systems. As a mid-size company, ACC addresses problems and offers solutions with the familiarity of a small business and the know-how of a large corporation. Let ACC help you with your next project. — Corporate Profile
Associated Concrete Coatings, Inc. 476 Valley St. • Manchester, NH 03103 603-669-2780 • fax: 603-669-3240 • www.concoat.com
remain a reminder of excellence in design-build and workmanship for years.
Langdon Woods Residence Plymouth State University
Hall
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The Langdon Woods project received the Building of America Gold Medal award, and again, ACC was a team member on this high-profile project. ACC resurfaced 900 square feet of retaining wall and stairs at the back entranceway of the complex. “The form panels and wall ties created an unfinished appearance,” says Carleen Goguen, marketing manager for ACC. “Associated Concrete Coatings, Inc. was contracted to resurface and apply a finish coat of Thoroseal® plaster mix to create an attractive and durable protective finish.”
Nashua Wet Weather Waste Water For this project, ACC integrated waterproofing, traffic membrane, sealants, coating removal, restoration and hydro demolition. “Due to the critical nature of the waterproofing applications required, Methuen chose Associated Concrete Coatings based on their reputation in the area and expertise with specified products,” said Greg Galbraith project manager for general contractor Methuen Construction. “Due to Associated [Concrete] Coatings’ extensive capabilities, we were able to include all of the sealants, traffic coatings and dampproofing [in] their overall scope of work for the project.”
Exeter Hospital ACC used its integrated package for this project by repairing the concrete pour strips between the precast planks, removing the existing sealants and applying new sealants. Often, the deck was shot blasted. The Neogard Auto-Gard traffic system was placed upon the deck for final completion.
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light gauge metal framing, exterior
and help revise the details as necessary
dent and director of environmental
contributed to our bringing the proj-
sheathing, spray foam insulation and a
to ensure the performance and sus-
sustainability for PSU. “The challenge
ect back on schedule,” said Norman
masonry veneer. Forty-eight thousand
tainability of the building envelope,”
was meeting [the LEED® certification]
Pomerleau, owner of GNPB/Kal-Vin
square feet of the exterior wall had to
said Joe Foss, partner for All Seasons
goal while staying on time and on
Construction, LLC, the project’s dry-
be constructed through the winter,
Urethane Foam.
budget.” The bidding of the project
wall and steel stud provider. The result
making it necessary to fully enclose
During the construction on the
was broken down into six different bid
of the combined efforts was that the
the building. Five-story staging was
back entranceway to the building, the
packages in order to keep the project
project was finished on time and on
erected around the entire building
form panels and ties left marks on the
moving along on schedule. Schedules
budget.
perimeter and then wrapped with a
retaining wall and stairs, exposing an
were prioritized and everyone involved
More than just a home for stu-
Monarflex tarp, creating an enclosure
unfinished appearance. Associated
on the project worked closely as a
dents, Langdon Woods Residence Hall
that allowed work to proceed while
Concrete Coatings, Inc. responded
team to meet the day-to-day decisions
has become a symbol of efficiency
protecting against wind, rain and
to a request to resurface the 900-
for the best results.
and sustainability that has influenced
snow. In order to provide temporary
square-foot area by applying a fin-
One of the subcontractors that
campus policies, provided new edu-
heat to the structure, two of the build-
ish coat of Thoroseal plaster that cre-
helped keep the project on sched-
cational opportunities and raised
ing pods were heated with portable
ated an attractive and durable finish.
ule was Novel Iron Works, Inc., the
awareness throughout the commu-
hot water unit heaters and the other
“Associated Concrete Coatings, Inc.
project’s structural steel fabricator and
nity. Furthermore, the building is 58
two were heated with large steam
contributed to protecting the concrete
erector. Coordination between Novel
percent more energy efficient than
Babfar hot air units.
while providing a pleasing appearance
Iron Works’ design team, Cannon
a conventional building of its size,
All Seasons Urethane Foam, LLP
at the entranceway to the dormito-
Design, Engelberth Construction and
saving the university nearly $230,000
was responsible for the thermal perfor-
ries,” said Carleen Goguen, marketing
Rose Steel Inc. facilitated sequencing
a year. “It is impossible to single out
mance and air tightness of the build-
manager for the company.
on the project in a manner so as
one feature that defines Langdon
ing envelope. “Because of our expe-
Because the university required that
to allow subsequent trades to follow
Woods,” said Crangle. “The success
rience and familiarity with building
the residence hall be ready for occu-
closely behind the steel installation,
of the facility is the sum of the process
envelope components and details, we
pancy by fall of the following year,
according to Novel Iron Works.
we used to build the facility and all of
were able to spot potential problems
the project was on a fast track, said Bill
In addition, “proper management
with the building envelope design
Crangle, special assistant to the presi-
of our manpower and the task at hand
its elements.” n — Stacey Nathanson
Photos courtesy of © Anton Grassi/Esto
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