The 75,000-square-foot renovation will incorporate offices, multipurpose rooms, community gathering and assembly spaces, a training and catering kitchen and associated café, and a 20,000-square-foot fabrication center.

The main focus is currently on final finishes for the first phase – the 20,000-square-foot fabrication center. Final painting and permanent power will be completed in November as coordination with the client and their equipment vendors continues behind the scenes. The final space – which will feature new technologies such as 3D printing as well as traditional tools for woodwork, metal work and textiles – will be turned over by year-end.

The second phase – tenant suite core and shell construction – continues as the owner works with the community to thoughtfully design these spaces. The “Metro Downtown” – standalone CMU structures built within the existing building – are topped out at their final height as we await design input on structural framing and façade finishes. This work is targeted to be completed in Spring 2026.

Future work – the commercial kitchen, teaching kitchen and community salon – continue with design development, with construction scheduled to go through 2026.

We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the owner and architect as we help to bring this beautiful new facility to fruition. There is something special about being part of such a community-focused project. Upon completion, The Metro will positively impact the lives of so many for years to come, and we are so excited to be a part of it all!

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Fully outfitted with an evergreen tree and American flag, the final precast panel was flown into place and secured, signaling the achievement of a major milestone. Over the past seven weeks, 362 pre-cast panels were erected to form the structure of the 104,000-square-foot, 400-space garage.

The new garage, which doubles the capacity of the former parking structure and occupies nearly an entire city block, was designed to blend with the surrounding ornate buildings. Details such as window-like openings, precast concrete stamped with a limestone pattern and glass fiber reinforced concrete columns create an enhanced façade similar to the adjacent State House and Legislative Office Building.

The practice of “topping out” is always a celebratory moment in the life of a construction project. Its significance, which traces back to an ancient Scandinavian religious rite, includes placing a tree atop a new building to appease the tree-dwelling spirits displaced during construction.

Stay tuned for updates as this exciting project nears completion.

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Construction began in December 2023 as a collaborative effort between Lincoln Avenue Communities, Market Square Architects and PC Construction. Located in Manchester’s Central Business District, the 160,000-square-foot multi-family development features two mid-rise buildings offering a total of 142 income-restricted studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Of these, 30 units are reserved specifically for Veterans and their families, reinforcing the project’s commitment to supporting many community needs.

Financing for the $47 million project was made possible through the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, supported by Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and 10 other public funding sources – a testament to the power of strategic partnerships in addressing housing challenges.

Within a month of substantial completion, 90% of the first building’s units were already under rental agreement, clearly demonstrating the overwhelming demand for affordable housing. Across the nation, the shortage of affordable housing continues to impact families and individuals striving for stability. Projects like this are essential infrastructure, providing not just shelter but opportunity, dignity and community.

We are excited to wrap up the second building by summer 2026, bringing to fruition a powerful example of what can be achieved when communities come together to prioritize accessible housing.

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When the existing office building was destroyed in Vermont’s devastating 2023 flood, Casella teamed with PC Construction to bring the facility back to life. The new three-level, 8,000-square-foot building was constructed as an addition to an existing warehouse and includes office space on the upper two floors and storage on the lower level. The existing warehouse also received upgrades for code compliance.

Built within the Winooski River floodway, the new building features several components that will ensure any future heavy rain events do not impact the building’s operations. For example, flood vents on the lower level allow for future flood water to pass through the building and the elevator is equipped with a flood sensor that will send the elevator cab to the top floor when water is present in the elevator pit. In addition, all electrical gear in the existing warehouse was raised to be above the floodplain.

We are proud to work with owners to reinvigorate their buildings and facilities after disaster strikes. This project for Casella did exactly that and we are excited to see their office back in action in the new space!

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The AOT executive team spoke about the importance of the planning and support for the project, which was many years in the making. The new centrally located site for District 8 replaces aging facilities previously used for more than 75 years, which also required excessive travel through downtown neighborhoods with the State’s equipment fleet.

PC is proud to deliver a highly successful project for AOT District 8 and its dedicated staff who maintain more than 1,500 miles of state highways in the northwest corner of the State, ranging from the Champlain Islands in the west through St. Albans and east to the base of Jay Peak in Montgomery.

The project features three standalone facilities including a 15,000-square-foot, 12-bay garage; a 10,000-square-foot salt and brine shed; and a new 2,900-square-foot office building. With the event held on Earth Day, it is fitting to note the top environmental features of the project, including a wood-pellet heating system, multiple PV solar arrays and Level 3 high-voltage EV chargers.

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Selective demolition is underway, with a focus on recycling or reusing 100% of the metal and concrete waste. All new structural steel has been completed to support the new 400kW rooftop solar system, which will be linked to the facility’s primary electrical system. In the next few weeks, preparations will begin for the placement of new slabs, with the first pour scheduled for mid-October. On the exterior, brick repointing and foundation waterproofing will begin soon to ensure readiness for the installation of new windows in October.

Upon completion of this first phase next year, The Metro will house offices, multipurpose rooms, community gathering and assembly spaces, numerous tenant spaces, and a 15,000-square-foot fabrication center. The resulting fabrication center will offer new technologies such as 3D printing as well as traditional tools for woodwork, metal work and textiles.

Energy efficiency and sustainability is a focus for this project, with the incorporation of technologies that will lower long-term operating costs and ensure stability of the building’s operation. In addition to the solar rooftop, 32 geothermal wells will be incorporated to heat and cool the building with excess heating capacity directed to a hydronic snow melt system. These components – as well as utilizing rainwater harvesting for irrigation, installing a fully integrated building management system, and other energy efficient design and construction initiatives – will drive the project’s pursuit of LEED Platinum certification.

We are excited to help bring this project to fruition for the Novo Foundation and the Kingston community. Stay tuned for updates as construction progresses!

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Located on a 20-acre site, the new garage with second story mezzanine will house plow trucks and other equipment and be accompanied by a new 10,000-square-foot, two-bay salt shed with brine mixing area and other associated facilities. The project includes extensive site preparations and utilities, including a 4,000-linear-foot water line, new electrical service, stormwater infrastructure and temporary roadways.

With structural steel complete, PC’s Special Projects team is underway with framing and siding activities. Construction will continue through the rest of this year with work wrapping up in early 2025. Stay tuned for updates on this important project for the Agency of Transportation!

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PC’s Special Projects Group is leading the charge and coordinating efforts with various trade partners – from our contracted partners handling the site work to owner-specific partners prefabricating the cabins. Our fully engaged self-perform team has been focused on prepping and setting the cabin foundations, renovating existing buildings, building new decks and ramps, and finishing components.

The first round of prefabricated cabins arrived onsite and were placed on their foundations over the past week, bringing us one step closer to turning this first phase of the project over to the owner in August. Upon completion, Camp Kita will begin operations at their new home, bringing staff and children onsite for end-of-summer camp activities.

Learn more about Camp Kita’s amazing programming: https://vimeo.com/738631588

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The modern housing complex includes amenities such as off-street parking, resident storage, a pet spa, shared workspaces, a community kitchen and gathering space, a rooftop deck and lounge, a fitness center as well as outdoor green space, walking paths, and an enclosed dog park.

To celebrate the start of construction, PC, Lincoln Avenue Communities and Market Square Architects, along with other investors, joined together to present Families in Transition of Manchester with a $10,000 donation to support their tireless efforts to deliver housing and services to people in need. This support, along with the new Residences at Chestnut facility, truly brings together a wholistic commitment to providing affordable housing to meet community need.

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The PC Construction team joined partners from the City of Biddeford, Desman Design Management, Sewall / Treadwell Franklin Infrastructure, and Amber Infrastructure for the ribbon cutting event. Within minutes of cutting the ribbon, vehicles began entering the 640-space garage.

The project broke ground in August 2020 and was complete just over a year later, more than a month ahead of schedule. This success story is due largely to the hard work and dedication of our trade partners, and our emphasis on Lean practices such as Phase Planning.

The five-story, 214,000-square-foot precast parking structure features gateless entry and exit, a contactless payment system, vehicle charging stations and a brick exterior to integrate with the surrounding historical mill buildings.

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Large apartment complex and wastewater treatment upgrades allow for smart growth

Manchester, NH – PC Construction has begun work on two major projects in New Hampshire: a new residential development in Merrimack and an upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant in Manchester.

The Edgebrook Residences project in Merrimack will deliver 232 new apartments for one of the largest bedroom communities in the state. The $43.1 million development includes the construction of four individual five-story residential buildings with parking garages. The plans also include a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse, featuring community space, a leasing office, exercise and yoga rooms, and a cyber café. This is PC’s second project for SMC Management Corporation, following the successful Mill240 project in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which was completed in 2019.

PC has also begun work at northern New England’s largest treatment plant in Manchester. With funding from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services’ revolving loan fund, the $19.6 million Manchester Wastewater Treatment Facility Solids Train project will result in substantial upgrades to the facility, including modifications to sludge processing equipment, a new vactor truck receiving station, and exterior odor control piping and supports. These improvements will allow for cleaner and more efficient wastewater treatment for the state’s largest city. Work is scheduled to be completed by June 2023. This is PC’s second project at this facility.

Said PC President and CEO Jay Fayette: “We are excited to begin work on these projects, which are both great examples of PC’s ability to manage significant infrastructure and development work that helps communities grow responsibly. In both cases, the owners have come back to us after successful work in the past, and we are grateful for their continued partnership. We are committed to growing our Manchester regional office and PC’s New Hampshire employee-owners are excited to be working close to home.”

Top: Rendering of the Edgebrook Residences project in Merrimack. Bottom: Work in progress at the Manchester Wastewater Treatment Facility. 

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With New England now thawing out from winter conditions, the foundations for Buildings 1 and 2 and the Clubhouse are in progress, as well as major earthwork activities and site utilities. As construction continues, the buildings will be completed on a phased schedule with final completion scheduled for summer 2022.

This is PC’s second project for SMC Management Corporation and comes on the heels of the recently completed Mill240 project in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Check out the in progress work in the video shown below!

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