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Mary Gale Home Additions/Renovations, Manchester, NH
In November 2003, North Branch Construction was chosen Construction Manager by the MHRA for this project. The scope of work included the construction of two, three-story additions (17,000 square feet) and major renovations (16,000 square feet) of the existing three and one half story building providing 37 new congregate living apartments. Construction began in December 2003. The interior of the building had to be removed, saving precious original woodwork, fireplace mantles, and wainscoting. The wooden stairs had to be protected and maintained. During the interior demolition, more extensive exploratory work of the structure was conducted, resulting in discoveries of overstressed framing conditions which had to be addressed with the introduction of new or revised framing. The site excavation, conducted during a December thaw, exhibited a seasonal high water table not noted on boring logs recorded during site exploration. This discovery resulted in a relocation of storm water dissipation fields. By the early spring, the two additions were well underway while the existing facility was being renovated simultaneously. By mid summer, the additions were totally enclosed as work continued on the interior of the additions and existing building. In early October, the exterior landscaping and paving were complete, while the lower level, first and second floors were in the final stages of construction. The certificate of occupancy was received in late November, approximately 1 week ahead of contract schedule. The additions include a new, handicapped accessible entrance on the Maple Street side of the building. Because this new entrance is now considered the main entrance to the building, the physical address of the building has been changed from Ash Street to 600 Maple Street. The Manchester Redevelopment Authority began to move residents into the apartments in January 2005. CMK Architects of Manchester were the Architects for the $4.2 million project. [ Addison Place ] [St. Paul's School's Armour Hall ] [St. Paul's School Quad Dormitories] [ The Meetinghouse @ Riverfront ] [ Whitaker Place ] [Beech Hill Apts. ] [ Horseshoe Pond Place] [ Dartmouth College McCullock Hall ] [ Bellamy Mill ] [ White Rock Senior Living Community ] [ Multi-Unit Housing ] |
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North Branch Construction, Inc. 76 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-3233 - FAX (603) 225-7165.
North Branch Construction is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.(NH/VT Chapter), American Institute of Architects, Plan NH, the NH Preservation Alliance and Granite State Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction
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