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Newfield Mentors for the ACE Program
 The Bloomfield High School renovation team of Newfield Construction, Inc., Diggs Construction and Tai Soo Kim Partners mentored eighteen students from the Bloomfield area on a design and construction challenge. The student's challenge was to design a new library addition and landscaped courtyard for Bloomfield High. Students and mentors met with the students for fifteen sessions, assisting them in preparing plans, renderings and models. Working through the same steps that a professional design and construction team would undertake, each week the students learned about a different aspect of the process. Guest speakers such as mechanical and electrical engineers, lighting designers, and civil and structural engineers talked to the students about their specific roles and responsibilities in the project's development process. Field trips to construction sites and the offices of Tai Soo Kim were also included in the real-life training exercise. A formal presentation to the ACE judging committee capped off the project. The students of this team did exceptionally well, winning multiple awards from the ACE Hartford Chapter. Bloomfield High School senior Alexia Channer was awarded a $1,200 ACE Scholarship to be used for her civil engineering studies next year. Bloomfield Senior Chris Locke, who last summer worked as an intern with Tai Soo Kim Partners, won a $4000 ACE Scholarship. Several other students received laptop computers as part of their continuing education in the building industry. The ACE Mentoring Program of America, Inc. partners with industry professionals to mentor students and provide hands on, real-world experience at local schools. To learn more about the ACE Mentor program, visit acementor.org. Cathedral Green Awarded 2010 Hartford Preservation Alliance Award
An initiative of the Archdiocese of Hartford to fill a need in the Asylum Hill community for housing, Cathedral Green was borne to bring low-income housing to families on the verge of homelessness. This 60,000 adaptive reuse of the old St. Joseph Cathedral School has provided 28 two- and three-bedroom apartments to the community. Funding for the project was provided through Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Next Steps Initiatives and tax credits from CT Light & Power. The successful team included Newfield Construction Inc. as Construction Manager, Brad Schide as Owner's Representative and Smith Edwards as the project's designer. 2010 ABC Excellence in Construction Awarded to Riverview Banquet Facility
 Newfield Construction Inc. is the proud recipient of the ABC's 2010 Excellence in Construction Award for the 35,000 square foot Riverview Banquet facility in Simsbury. This high-end facility caters to social gatherings ranging from intimate gatherings to grand affairs. Parties of up to 900 can gather in the large ballroom or smaller groups can use half or a quarter of the space, due to the design's flexibility. Two kitchens and two bar / cocktail areas serve patrons and elegantly appointed private suites provide respite for honored guests. Located on a coveted site on the Farmington River, the grounds include majestic terraces and picturesque gardens to complement the facility's luxurious interior space. for Flood Athletic Center at Salisbury Schools  "There was cooperation and good spirited exchanges to provide the best building possible. All team members were willing to consider other team member's ideas and compromise in order to deliver the best possible building for Salisbury School. We were very fortunate to have the cooperation of this project team", Bill Boyer, Director of Buildings, Grounds & Safety at Salisbury School. Working with Strategic Building Solutions and the Office of Michael Rosenfeld, Newfield Construction, Inc. was fortunate to be selected as constructor of this 100,000 square foot facility. Built on a tight site surrounded by wetlands, the Flood Athletic Center features two full size basketball courts, eight squash courts, an Olympic-size hockey rink, training room, fitness room, free weight room, wrestling room and locker facilities. The Hall of Fame Room doubles as a trophy room and reception area with picture windows overlooking the hockey rink. Other amenities include laundry and equipment rooms, ski/skate tuning, bike/tennis maintenance, video review room, and concession area. CBC 2010 First Place Project Team Award, Educational Category    Built on a tight site surrounded by wetlands, the new 106,384 square foot Flood Athletic Center houses all Salisbury School's athletic facilities. The building combines traditional New England architecture with Salisbury's scenic rural location and features two full size basketball courts, eight squash courts, an Olympic-size hockey rink, training room, fitness room, free weight room, wrestling room and locker facilities. The Hall of Fame Room doubles as a trophy room and reception area with picture windows overlooking the hockey rink. Other amenities include laundry and equipment rooms, ski/skate tuning, bike/tennis maintenance, video review room, and concession area. The brick and glass exterior energizes the campus and creates the centerpiece for campus activity. A curved standing seam roof scales down the large recreation facility to match the rest of the campus, while a highly efficient and airy concourse-level racetrack design provides clear views into all athletic and public spaces. A mural memorializing all Salisbury sports wraps the length of the concourse and high glass transom panels infuse the entire space with natural light, reinforcing Salisbury's strong relationship with the outdoors .    Torrington, CT - Newfield's second project for Boch Enterprises was completed in early 2010 and proves to be one of their most profitable businesses in the the Northeast. The dealership is 20,000 square feet in total including a large showroom featuring their signature curved glass curtain wall which showcases their new car inventory. The main floor also offers the service and parts departments, office and new car delivery areas. The second level mezzanine space opens to the showroom below and offers additional office space, general and parts storage.    Bloomfield, CT - As one of many projects Newfield is working on at Cigna, the construction at this location converted a 6,000 square foot day care center into a corporate training facility. The building was fully renovated on the exterior and interior and includes classrooms, conference facilities and individual offices with state-of-the-art audio/visual systems for training. A new roof, stone veneer, site work and landscaping with zen garden completed this project. Preconstruction: A Successful Expedition The process of designing and constructing a project is an expedition of sorts, involving the input of multiple parties and requiring many decisions along the way. We all know that the key to an expedition's success is careful preliminary planning which provides the team members with a roadmap or plan to follow. We liken an expedition's planning to the preconstruction process. During Newfield's 40 years of experience, we have learned that an effective preconstruction phase, conducted under the direction of an experienced construction manager, is without a doubt the key to a construction project's success. As owners, architects and construction managers are aware; every project starts with a program and vision which is then tempered by the realities of budgets and costs. It is during the preconstruction phase of a project that this team works through the design process to conceive a project which meets the program, is cost effective and represents best value. Best value is a process where design decisions are finalized after carefully weighing information such as design function, cost, systems performance, and long term maintenance and serviceability. It allows the owner to make "informed design decisions" based on information provided by the project design team and construction manager working together in the best interest's of the project.Done correctly, preconstruction services allow the construction phase to become, in a sense, a very predictable process thereby minimizing risk and assuring a positive outcome. The preconstruction process establishes the following framework for a project: • Open Team Communication at the Project's Onset • Reconciling Owner's and Design Budget with Construction Manager's Budget • Entwining Quality Control throughout Design and Construction • Providing Value Enhancements so the Project Meets Budget within Quality Expectations • Reviewing documents for Constructability so that what is Designed can be Built • Scheduling and Phasing so that Project Maintains its Timeline, therefore keeping within the Budget • Developing Bid Packages that Solicit the Best Responses If you are considering a project, consider investing in preconstruction services, the planning phase of your expedition. We know that it will pay dividends by providing a thoughtful and well-planned roadmap to a seamless construction project.. Bloomfield High and Carmen Arace Middle Under Construction Big Picture High Completed  Winter 2010, Bloomfield - As part of their district-wide capital improvement project, the Town of Bloomfield is working with Newfield Construction to renovate Bloomfield High School and Carmen Arace Middle School. While occupied, Newfield is constructing additions and renovating almost every inch of the buildings. In total, almost 300,000 square feet of space and approximately $50M of construction will be completed in 2010 and 2011. Newfield also recently completed the renovation of Bloomfield's alternative high school for high achievers, Big Picture. This 30,000 square foot project included new classrooms, data center, gymnasium, kitchen, new HVAC and electrical systems, ADA upgrades, elevator replacement, new roof and interior finishes. Newfield has been successful in reaching out to the community and exceeding Bloomfield's 30% requirement for minority business participation during construction. In addition, Newfield team members have been mentoring Bloomfield High School students through a formally run program by the ACE Mentor Program of Connecticut, www.acementor.org. Plantsville
Elementary Opens For the Winter Session
   January 2010 - Acting as Construction Manager, Newfield recently completed this 30,000 square foot “renovate-as-new” project, with an additional 17,000 square feet providing core facilities such as gymnasium and media suite with separate computer lab plus additional classrooms. Within the existing building, classrooms, guidance suite, administrative offices and cafetorium doubling as a lunchroom and auditorium have been renovated. Students moved in after the Christmas Holiday break. Newfield is also currently completing the new South End Elementary School with the Southington Public Schools. This project is a brand new 46,000 square foot school to accommodate a 300-student population. Cathedral
Green Opening
   Fall 2009, Hartford -The ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Cathedral Green Housing drew City Officials and High Ranking Clergy, including Mayor Eddie Perez, Archbishop Henry Mansell, and Department of Social Services Commissioner Michael Starkowski. The $9M project, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Hartford through Catholic Charities, and funded through CHFA and other grants and donations, offers 29, two and three bedroom apartments to low income families. These apartments range from 1,100 to 1,300 square feet. The building has high ceilings; wood floors; an on-site laundry area; a community room; and study and play areas for children. Tenants will also have access to health care, educational and other social support services through the nearby Catholic Charities Asylum Hill Family Center.Terry Nash, senior mortgage underwriter for the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, said that Cathedral Green will fulfill three major goals: to provide residents with the opportunity for personal growth and stability; to improve the neighborhood; and to contribute to the health and vitality of the city of Hartford. Paul Davis, Newfield's Executive Vice President and Project Manager for Cathedral Green commented, "Newfield builds buildings everyday, but to have been involved with a building that truly offers hope to those in need is special to me and our firm". Cathedral Green Information Sheet American Airlines at Bradley International Airport  Windsor Locks, August 2009 - Newfield is completing the fit-out of two areas for American Airlines’ relocation to Terminal A at Bradley Airport. The ground-floor area is comprised of support facilities for American crew and management staff members. It will include offices, conference room, break area, locker room and bathroom facilities. The second-floor area consists mainly of public support with the ticketing counter and baggage handling, customer service offices, break and locker rooms and conference room. Security badges are required for all construction personnel. Newfield Retained for Stratford Municipal Buildings  Stratford, July 2009 - Acting as Construction Manager, Newfield has been retained to assist the Town of Stratford with various projects at their municipal buildings. Newfield will provide budgets and schedules during preconstruction, administer project bidding and monitor quality during construction. Newfield will report to Town Administration as well as end users to make sure that the projects maintain the Town’s expectations. In essence, Newfield not only acts as the eyes and ears for Stratford, but also brings their preconstruction and construction expertise to the project to save money or expedite schedules.  On Septmeber 22nd, the Town of Stratford broke ground on their EMS facility renovation. This 9000 square foot building previously housed the fire department. And with a location right next door to the new fire station, and the need for both departments to closely interact, the vacated building was a logical choice to house the new EMS. This $1.7M project will enjoy a six-bay garage, duty room, administrative offices, training room and quarters for the EMS technicians. The project is scheduled for completion in Spring of 2010. More LEED Accreditations at Newfield Hartford, June 2009 – Newfield’s commitment to the environment continues with additional staff members passing the LEED AP exam in June. Myles Conway, Senior Estimator; Tom DiMauro, Vice President and Senior Project Manager; and Brian Maxellon, Project Engineer are our latest LEED AP's. Newfield congratulates these stewards to our environment. Newfield Construction, Inc Receives 2009 Best of Hartford Award  Hartford, June 8, 2009 - Newfield Construction, Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Hartford Award in the Industrial Building Construction category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties. April 2009 - Newfield has a strong commitment to our environment. Steve Buccheri, Peter Etzel, Brian Grant, Al Howat, Josh Johnson and Brian Ouellette have recently become LEED AP’s affording our clients the ability to more fully explore sustainability initiatives in their projects. Newfield recently completed a LEED Silver project at BIC’s corporate headquarters and is currently working on multiple LEED certifiable projects. We look forward to continuing our work in strengthening our environment through sustainable design and building projects. Woodbridge Fire Station  Woodbridge, March 21, 2009 - The Town of Woodbridge held their ribbon cutting ceremony to signify completion of their New Fire Station. During this project, Newfield acted as construction manager on this new 20,000 square foot project. Starting during the pre-referendum phase, Newfield assisted the town with budgets, value engineering options and the schedule on this project. 10 apparatus bays, meeting rooms and offices, a 40-person training room, locker and sleeping rooms, storage and dispatch functions are included in this project, currently under construction. Concurrently, Newfield was awarded another construction manager contract to rebuild Woodbridge’s current fire house, which was damaged by fire. This facility, located across the street from the new station being built, will include functions such as probate court, meeting room, fitness center and game room, and other functions being considered for community usage such as arts and gallery areas and use as an environmental education center. L.A. Fitness Newington  As part of revitalizing an abandoned shopping center, L.A. Fitness Sports Club acquired 51,000 square feet within an existing space. Because of Newfield’s prior experience with L.A. Fitness through projects in Stamford and Springfield, MA, Newfield was chosen to renovate this high profile facility serving the greater Hartford region. The facility features lap pool and spa, basketball court, four racquetball courts, aerobic and cycling and strength training areas, complemented by high-end locker room facilities will distinguish this facility as the fitness club of choice in the area. A café/juice bar and childcare facilities encourage a broader experience for club members and their guests. Living Word Ministries West Haven, March 2009 – As part of Living Word’s development as a church community, Newfield will act as Construction Manager on renovation of their sanctuary. In 2001, Newfield acted as Design/Builder to construct their 80,000 square foot facility which includes a 40,000 square foot sanctuary with support facilities and a 40,000 square foot K-8 school. Enlightenment High School Waterbury, November 2008 - As part of their district-wide capital improvement project, the City of Waterbury has hired Newfield Construction to renovate the Enlightenment School. Working under the School Building Committee and O& G Industries, as the City’s program manager, Newfield is providing Construction Manager at Risk services on this 40,000 square foot renovate-as-new project. Originally an all-girls Catholic school, the Enlightenment School is an alternative learning program for Waterbury’s middle and high school aged students with behavioral and truancy problems. The extent of the renovations, bringing all systems to a 20-year life span will include classrooms, kitchen/cafeteria, gymnasium, offices and support spaces. Newfield will adhere to Waterbury’s Minority and Women Owned Business requirements as well as Project Labor Agreements. We will reach out to community groups to attract local trade talent to the project. South End Elementary Groundbreaking  Southington, November 2008 – Dr. Joe Erardi, Superintendent of Schools, Brian Goralski, BOE Chair and David Derynoski BOE Building Committee member ushered in a new era for the South End School on November 24. Accompanied by town officials and many children and parents of the South End school, the well-attended groundbreaking celebrated the expansion of this neighborhood school. Starting in the schematic design phase, working as Construction Manager, the Newfield team has worked closely with Friar Associates, the project’s designer, on the South End Elementary School. It was determined that the existing school was obsolete in terms of both size and program space, so will be replaced with a new 48,000 square foot building accommodating 300 students in grades K-5. The building is designed with one wing of K-2 and the other of 3-5 with common facilities in between. Included in the project are classrooms, gymnasium, cafetorium for lunches and performance, media and art areas and all support spaces required in today’s elementary learning environment. Plantsville Elementary Groundbreaking  Southington, October 2008 – Newfield’s fourth project for the Southington Public Schools kicked off in grand fashion at a groundbreaking on Halloween. Originally built in 1961, the renovation and rebuilding will increase the size of the building from 28,000 square feet to about 48,000 square feet at a cost of $15.8 million. Starting in the schematic design phase, working as Construction Manager, the Newfield team has worked closely with Fletcher Thompson Associates, the project’s designer. It was determined that the existing 1960’s building was significantly out-of-date and inadequately sized to deliver today’s educational program. The 30,000 square foot existing building will be renovated-as-new under Connecticut’s Bureau of School Facilities guidelines, bringing all systems to a 20-year lifespan. Classrooms, guidance suite, administrative offices and cafetorium to double as lunchroom and auditorium will be renovated. A new 17,000 square foot addition will provide core facilities such as gymnasium and media suite with separate computer lab plus additional classrooms. Housatonic Community College Ribbon Cutting
October, 2008 – Newfield is proud to serve as a Platinum sponsor of Klingberg Family Centers’ Annual Antique Auto Show on October 18th. Music, dancers, entertainment, a special “green” exhibit of early alternative fuel vehicles, a vintage/retro shop, good food and children’s activities guarantee a fun-filled day for the entire family. This top notch event attracts hundreds of meticulously restored cars from across New England and is a wonderful way to spend an autumn day enjoying great views of the foliage from their 40-acre hilltop campus. For more information visit www.klingberg.org. Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School Ribbon Cutting
Third L.A. Fitness Center Awarded to Newfield
Newfield Breaks Ground on Cathedral Green Housing Hartford, May 2008 - Affordable housing for low-income families was identified as a need in the Asylum Hill area of Hartford. The Archdiocese of Hartford, St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Catholic Charities determined and then acted on the need to provide clean, safe and affordable homes for families in need. The old St. Joseph’s School on Asylum Avenue was chosen as a facility that could relatively easily adapt its use from school to multi-family housing. The building will provide permanent housing to homeless families, families at risk of homelessness or those falling 50 percent below the area median poverty level. This 60,000 square foot building will contain 29 apartments, ranging in size from 1,000 to 1,400 square feet. They will be split between two and three bedroom units. Some of the main features will include a study room for children in each unit, an external playscape, a community gardening area and a community room for social events. Plans also include laundry on each floor as well as a small gathering room adjacent to the laundry facilities. Newfield Construction is acting as Construction Manager and Smith Edwards Architects is the project’s designer. Salisbury School Athletic Center Awarded to Newfield
Mansfield Public Schools to Renovate Mansfield, February 2008 – Newfield has been working with the design team of Lawrence Associates and DRA, in a Construction Management role, to evaluate various building options and assist in providing construction information for the town’s November referendum. The town determined that work was required to not only maintain their four elementary and one middle school facility but provide program need improvements as well. Within all three elementary schools, libraries and media centers were separate with services being delivered in regular classrooms. Elementary services today are delivered in a Media Center, where books and computers coexist, and this was Mansfield’s expectation. In addition, upgraded security for today’s schools was not accounted for and main offices and lobbies were required to face their front doors. Plus, gymnasiums doubled as cafeterias, involving reconfiguration on a daily basis to accommodate these disparate functions. In addition, all elementary school roofs and new HVAC systems were required, in these vintage 1960’s buildings. Within the middle school, portable classrooms serve as science rooms, unable to conduct hands-on experiments because of non-existent plumbing. A new suite of science rooms is in design. In addition, the main office needs reconfiguration so that it opens to the front door for security reasons. Newfield is providing heavy budgeting, value engineering and pre-referendum support services and will move into a construction role once ground is broken.Springhill Suites, Windsor Locks and Hampton Inn, Mystic Awarded to Newfield During the fall of 2007, Newfield began construction on two new hotel facilities. The Springhill Suites in Windsor Locks will serve Bradley Airport and feature 119-rooms in a four-story structure. The Hampton Inn in Mystic will offer 92-rooms, serving Mystic-area value-conscious travelers. Both projects are scheduled for spring 2008 completion. Eastern Connecticut State University Student Center 
  Willimantic- On September 25, 2007, ECSU dedicated their newly renovated Student Center. State dignitaries and project team members were in attendance to cut the ribbon signifying the grand opening of this new facility. Newfield provided a complete renovation of the existing 30,000 sq. ft. building, and added a 50,000 sq. ft. addition. The addition connects the existing Sports Center with the renovated Student Center providing opportunities for educational, cultural and recreational needs, all under one roof. Designed by Svigals Associates, the facility houses a 5,000 sq. ft. fitness center, cafÈ, library, all student clubs and organizations, Student Government Association, Campus Activity Board, Unity Center, and Women's Center office space on the lower level. On the Main Level, the facility houses a staged theater with sloped seating, ballroom, cafÈ, lounge, food court and dining room with see-through fireplace, meeting rooms and campus bookstore. Corporate Clients Choose Newfield Bic Consumer Products USA, Milford and Pepperidge Farm Corporation, Norwalk have chosen Newfield to renovate and add onto their corporate offices. For Bic, Newfield is renovating 150,000 sq. ft. of office space, including a new data center and lobby addition to accommodate cafeteria functions. For Pepperidge Farm, Newfield is providing an addition to house office space and loading dock areas. Carl M. Small Vo-Ag High School    Southington - During the summer of 2007, Newfield completed this new 28,000sf free standing facility for regional student use throughout the Southington area. During the school day, students attend their general education classes in the main high school and then attend their focused career building classes in this new center. Agricultural science is encouraged through state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facilities. Large and small animal care is also a focus of the program. Aquaculture, floral design, biotechnology, and agriculture mechanics shop for farm equipment repair is also offered. Agriculture business management classes provide the perspective on how to sustain a business in these industries. |
