NEWPORT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - BUSINESS EXPO
On Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Jeff Brooks and Pam Douglas of ABC worked to help man the Newport County Contractors Association booth at the Newport County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, held at the Newport Hyatt Hotel at Goat Island. Advanced Building Concepts (ABC) is an active member of the Newport County Contractors Association, a local organization made up of contractors in the Newport area who meet several times during the year to discuss issues relative to the construction industry on Aquidneck Island and nearby areas.
USGBC RHODE ISLAND INTRODUCTORY MEETING
On Thursday, May 15, 2008, Jeff Brooks attended an introductory meeting for the Rhode Island Chapter of the USGBC at New England Tech in Warwick, RI. Several other contractors and architects, such as Dimeo Construction, Gilbane Building Company, Robinson Green Beretta and Newport Collaborative Architects were also in attendance. Due to the very large turnout at this meeting, it was obvious that this was more than an interest group. It is evident that there is enough interest to take the necessary steps to organize a chapter of the Rhode Island USGBC in the future. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 19th at New England Tech.
REBUILDING TOGETHER
On Saturday, April 26th, John Brooks, along with Jeff and Andrew Brooks, Steve Shoppell and Kevin Chamberlin participated in Rebuilding Together, formerly known as Christmas in April, helping to renovate a house in Providence for a very worthy gentleman who is active in that community. This project was coordinated through Associated Builders and Contractors of Rhode Island, of which ABC is a member. Thank you to all of you for representing ABC in this effort.
19 CHESTNUT STREET RESIDENCE
An addition and renovation to a small cottage located at the point in Newport.
ABC is now a member of the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). The USGBC is a non-profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools and neighborhoods, and is dedicated to expanding green buidling practices and education and its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System.
As a USGBC national member, ABC will join a community of more than 13,000 member organizations who are proving that we can green the built environment and benefit the bottom line. As a chapter member, ABC can network locally and participate in regional events. With our membership we plan on attending courses and classes to improve our knowledge in sustainable construction and our clients will have more efficient homes and businesses. We hope to have a few LEED Accredited Professionals working for ABC by the year’s end, with the hope of expanding even further down the road.
Whether you are new to green building or already deeply involved in shaping the future of green design, USGBC is the best connection to the people, knowledge and tools you need to leverage green building throughout your business.
NEWPORT HEIGHTS – PHASE FOUR
ABC has been chosen as the General Contractor for Phase 4 of the Newport Heights Housing Project in Newport, RI. The project consists of 44 residential housing units in 21 separate buildings. Construction is scheduled to start Fall of 2007.
COMPASS SCHOOL
ABC has been selected as the design-build contractor for the Compass School. ABC will be teaming up with Newport Collaborative Architects and Frisella Engineering on this project. Compass School is a public charter school in Kingston, RI offering families in Washington County an alternative public school choice. The new 28,000 square foot facility will be designed and constructed utilizing green building technology. Ground breaking is scheduled for late Fall of 2007.
MIDDLETOWN INDUSTRIAL PARK TENANT RENOVATION
Advanced Building Concepts is currently renovating a tenant space in the Middletown Industrial Park for Synergy Properties, Inc., consisting of the construction of eight (8) new offices, a storage area and four (4) computer rooms. Work on this space is expected to be completed by August 17, 2007.
FINAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF JAMESTOWN HOME NEAR COMPLETION
Construction of the two-story custom home on the East Shore of Jamestown along the shoreline of Narragansett Bay is nearly complete. With ABC as the Construction Manager, working with Brewster Thornton Group, Architects, the design of the house features cedar shingles, quartzite veneers and lintels, and highlights of curved roof lines, fenestration eyebrows, and flared shingle wall sections. The job also features extensive granite and stone masonry and several flowing water pools.
CHARLESTOWN BEACH HOME SHOWING PROGRESS
Progress continues on the custom home being built on Charlestown Beach in South Kingstown, RI. This house is a 3800 square foot home designed by William Burgin Architects of Newport, RI. See the “Under Construction” section under “Projects” on our website for updated photos.
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RENOVATION OF BRICK MARKET PLACE AND TENANT CONDOMINIUMS
Construction is on-going at Brick Market Place, adding new doors and windows in some of the existing tenant condominiums as well as in the retail areas. A new paint scheme adds to the look of the exterior envelope. Renovations started with the retail spaces in Building 1, are currently underway in Building 3, moving on to Building 2 and finishing up with the rest Building 1 and the balance of the retail spaces.
NYYC CARRIAGE HOUSE RENOVATIONS NEAR COMPLETION
Renovation of the historic carriage house at the New York Yacht Club is close to being completed. The carriage house has been transformed into suites for members’ use, as well as the construction of a jury room, race committee storage and a multi-purpose room have been added. The updated alarm system and the installation of a fire protection system were included in this renovation.
