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North Branch Construction, Inc.                    

Our Mission: To provide a level of value, quality and

                                                                                service that is unrivaled in the construction industry.   

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Voted Best of Business in 2008  by readers of NH Business Review

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 Five Consecutive Years ABC Excellence in Construction Awards  Institutional Over $2 Million Category with three years President's "Best of the Best"


Meet the Principals

Robert G. Smith, CEO

Rob has over 35 years of continuous experience in construction-related trades including 5 years in retail building supply and 30 + years in construction and development.  Rob provides general oversight of all corporate activities with an emphasis on estimating and value engineering with all building system types, including very high end residential, multi-phased, historic renovations, industrial and institutional projects.  Rob has built up the company from 1 million to approximately 50+ million dollars in annual construction revenues. In that time, North Branch has earned a reputation for integrity, quality and value. Recent projects under Rob’s management include:

  • Squamscott Block, Exeter, NH
  • LEED Certified (Silver Level) Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH
  • Wadleigh Falls Road Senior Residences, Newmarket, NH
  • 150,000 sq. ft. Manufacturing Facility, Londonderry, NH
  • Award Winning Additions/Renovations, John Stark Regional High School, Weare, NH
  • Pembroke Safety Complex Additions, Pembroke, NH
  • PSNH, Central Warehouse (Bow, NH) and Work Center (Hooksett, NH)

Kenneth F. Holmes, President

Ken joined North Branch Construction, Inc., in 1989 as Project Manager.  After graduating with an MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College, he worked for the corporate finance department of Drexel, Burnham, Lambert in New York, specializing in real estate finance.  Started his own real estate development and construction management company in New London, NH in 1987 before joining North Branch in 1989.  Ken became Principal and Vice-President in 1990, General Manager in 1996 and President of North Branch in January 2006. As Project Executive recent projects include:

  • Dartmouth College Alumni Gymnasium Major Upgrade, Hanover, NH
  • Dartmouth College Tuck Mall Residence Hall, Hanover, NH
  • Award Winning, St. Paul's School, Chapel Restoration Project, Concord, NH
  • Award Winning, Dartmouth College East Wheelock Street Residence Hall, Hanover, NH
  • Kearsarge Elementary School Additions, Bradford, New London, Sutton & Warner, NH
  • Award Winning, Quad Dormitories Additions/Renovations, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH

James J. Schwartzkopf, Vice President

Project Manager with over 19 years commercial and residential construction experience. Joined North Branch Construction in 2001 and became Vice President and Principal in 2004. Recent projects include:

  • St. Paul's School Flood Reconstruction, Concord, NH
  • Dartmouth College Tuck Mall Residence Hall, Hanover, NH
  • Philbrook Dining Hall Upgrades, University of NH, Durham, NH
  • Sunapee Safety Complex, Sunapee, NH
  • Gale Home - Additions/Renovations, Manchester
  • Woodland Heights Elementary School Additions/Renovations, Laconia, NH
  • Award Winning St. Paul's School Chapel Capital Renewal Project, Concord, NH
  • Award Winning Concord Hospital Radiology Department Renovations, Concord, NH
  • Award Winning Millyard II (Housing for Families in Transition), Manchester, NH

    Bruce Blazon, Vice President

Project Superintendent with over 20 years construction experience. Joined North Branch Construction in 1992 and became Principal and Vice President in 2004. Recent projects include:

  • St. Paul's School Floor Reconstruction, Concord, NH
  • Insight Technology, Londonderry, NH
  • Philbrook Dining Hall Upgrades, University of NH, Durham, NH
  • Sunapee Safety Complex, Sunapee, NH
  • Wingate Village Apartments Renovations, Laconia, NH
  • Prospect Dining Hall Renovations, Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH
  • Redden Gardent Apartments Renovations, Dover, NH
  • Stillings Dining Hall Renovations, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
  • Somerville Street Fire Station Additions/Renovations, Manchester, NH
  • The Meetinghouse at Riverfront (Assisted Living Facility), Manchester, NH

Robert C. Terry, Treasurer

Bert started with North Branch in 1976 and became a principal of the firm in 1987. Bert is North Branch's Treasurer and Controller.


North Branch Construction, Inc.      

76 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH 03301  (603) 224-3233 - FAX (603) 225-7165.

email:info@northbranch.net

 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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