South Burlington, VT

The $58 million project, which began in June 2019, was completed in three phases over four years. The project was originally envisioned as a new 96,000-square-foot, 3,000-seat arena, but at the onset of COVID-19, construction was halted and reenvisioned, resulting in significant scope redirection to focus primarily on the University鈥檚 health and wellness facilities.

The first phase included significant structural work in Gutterson Field House, reinforcing its unique barreled roof, adding a new media loft and upgrading utility and electrical services. In the second phase, PC delivered major renovations to UVM鈥檚 health and wellness facilities to add a new full size multipurpose athletic court, bouldering wall, strength and conditioning facility, film room and men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 hockey locker rooms. The final phase of the project included more than 11,000 square feet of additional renovations within the complex to deliver a new state-of-the-art hydrotherapy center, an office suite for men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 hockey coaches, a modern sports television director鈥檚 suite, student-athlete academic space and a new hospitality suite for UVM athletics supporters.

PC鈥檚 work touched 80% of the university鈥檚 athletic campus over a four-year period, all while keeping the facility fully operational. This complex effort required several relocations and fit-ups of temporary spaces for student-athletes and coaches throughout the course of construction.

鈥淭his was an incredibly complex project, requiring a significant redesign partway through construction,鈥?said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. 鈥淭he fact that we were able to deliver a successful project despite a major pandemic-driven pivot and extreme logistical challenges 鈥?all with the constant support of the owner 鈥?is a testament to the PC team鈥檚 creativity and exceptional customer service. I鈥檓 grateful to CMAA for the recognition and very thankful to the University of Vermont for their continued partnership.鈥?/p>

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South Burlington, VT

With more than 25 years of experience across organizations like the Vermont Community Foundation, the UVM Foundation, Fletcher Allen Health Care (now UVM Medical Center), the University of Vermont and Middlebury College, Ruth is deeply embedded in Vermont鈥檚 civic and institutional fabric. She has been a leader in strategic relationship management and a strong brand ambassador for some of Vermont鈥檚 most respected organizations.

In her new role as PC Construction鈥檚 Director of Business Development, Ruth will identify regional business opportunities that move both PC and its clients forward together. Known for facilitating the trust-based partnerships that are essential to the successful completion of challenging, complex projects, Ruth is ideally suited to help PC continue delivering transformative building and infrastructure projects.

鈥淲e are excited to have Ruth join our team,鈥?said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. 鈥淗er experience and success in cultivating long-term partnerships will be a tremendous asset to us, our clients and our business partners.鈥?/p>

Ruth holds a CAP (Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy) credential from The American College of Financial Services. She earned a Master of Science in Education, Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University at Bloomington, and she is a proud alumna of the University of Vermont, where she completed her undergraduate studies.

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Reflecting on all the projects she鈥檚 worked on, there鈥檚 no question which was her favorite: the BETA Technologies Manufacturing and Assembly Facility in South Burlington, Vermont.

鈥淭he BETA project was completed on an incredibly accelerated schedule,鈥?said Olivia. 鈥淲e delivered the project just 2.5 years after kickoff, which included six months for early design packages and six months for permitting. Imagine, a 188,500-square-foot facility going from the first concrete placement to the owner installing equipment in less than one year 鈥?that is truly incredible!鈥?/p>

The high-bay facility, located next to the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport runways, includes aircraft manufacture and assembly space, office space and support areas. Work on the 40-acre former brownfield site included substantial site preparation, including blasting and excavation, installation of a parking lot and a utility road, and installation of a 2.7-acre geothermal field, which is one of the largest in New England.

鈥淚 learned so much working on this project. The pace, the people, the sheer size and scope of the facility, the complexity, and the all-in effort from every member of the team made every day exciting.鈥?/p>

What contributes to Olivia鈥檚 success?

When the time came to start seriously thinking about a career path, Olivia knew math and science were her strengths. She thought maybe education would be a good choice but her aunt, a respected math teacher, said: 鈥淲hen I was your age, I was told the only thing I could do in the math field was teach. So you go be an engineer.鈥?She took those words to heart.

鈥淚 started exploring engineering as a major and became completely fascinated by the idea that I could go to school and learn how a bridge or a building is structurally engineered,鈥?said Olivia. 鈥淎nd then I fell in love with the idea of being a part of a team that actually builds them.鈥?/p>

At the end of the day, she really enjoys problem solving and being part of building something new that will have lasting community impact. 鈥淎chieving a milestone 鈥?whether large or small, on my own or as part of a team 鈥?is so incredibly motivating.鈥?/p>

Olivia is now leading the charge on a large hotel addition just a mile down the road from the BETA project. She has a commanding presence combined with a fun personality that draws in a team like no other. We are lucky and proud to have Olivia as a PC Construction leader and employee owner.

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From an early age, Brady loved buildings and architecture, which led him to study engineering in college. During his sophomore year, he interned at PC as a laborer. He enjoyed it so much, he returned for a second internship the following summer and, upon graduation from UVM, joined the team as an office engineer. Not long after, he was accepted into PC鈥檚 Leadership Development Program to further advance his career.

When he joined PC, he understood the company was employee owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and he understood it was a great addition to his regular retirement plan.

鈥淎s a 21-year-old fresh out of college, retirement was far off, and not something I was really thinking about. But there was something I did understand right away, especially in contrast to many of my friends who constantly complained about their jobs: being an owner of the company where you work is just different. Immediately, I sensed a spirit of collaboration, equality and encouragement of growth that stemmed from our shared ownership in the company.鈥?/p>

But it wasn鈥檛 until 2023 that he attended the Vermont Employee Ownership Conference (VEOC) and the light bulb lit up.

鈥淎ttending the VEOC for the first time opened my eyes to what employee ownership is really about and how it works for the employee owners. I returned to the VEOC in 2024 and am now a member of PC鈥檚 Employee Ownership Connection Team, which educates employees on how the ESOP works, why it works, and how we can use innovate ways to think together and further our collaborative culture. I went from not knowing anything about ESOPs to passionately believing they can and should be our future.鈥?/p>

In fact, he feels so passionately about employee ownership that he reached out to local publications to submit an op-ed, such as this one with VT Digger. He continues to advocate for ESOPs as a powerful and successful business model. To say we are proud to have him on our team is an understatement!

More About Brady

• Little known fact about me: I can solve a Rubik鈥檚 cube in less than one minute
• What I do to give back: I enjoy working with the Vermont Foodbank alongside some other PC employees and I look forward to doing more with them when I return to VT
• My hobbies: Skiing and playing soccer
• Favorite meal: Large pepperoni pizza
• Person I鈥檇 like to have met: Jerry Garcia

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Portland, ME

The Nest is a 2,500-square-foot ski in/ski out restaurant at Saddleback Mountain in western Maine. Perched at 3,620 feet, it鈥檚 the highest-elevation dining experience in Maine, combining panoramic views and exceptional cuisine. Constructing this special venue presented significant challenges, from its remote, high-altitude location to the need for careful environmental stewardship.

The top of the building features a living roof, recreating the natural alpine meadow above the building, as if the ground had been lifted up for the building to be tucked into. Inside, guests discover a vibrant, modern restaurant with a full gourmet kitchen, 80-seat dining area and 14-seat bar that are designed to easily transform into an open-concept event space.

Environmental sensitivity was a top priority for this project. Careful planning protected the Bicknell鈥檚 Thrush, a rare bird species native to the region, ensuring their late-spring breeding season was not disturbed during construction. Innovative design features, including a removable bird screen for the restaurant鈥檚 floor-to-ceiling windows and a post-built foundation that reduced watershed disruption, ensured the structure remained a friendly neighbor to surrounding ecosystems.

“We are incredibly proud to receive this award for our work on The Nest,鈥?said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. 鈥淭his project was truly unique, with its remote, high-altitude location and the need to balance innovative design and construction with environmental responsibility. I鈥檓 grateful to our partners at Saddleback Mountain, proud of our team for rising to the challenge and thankful to AGC for this recognition.鈥?/p>

Members of the PC Construction team accepted the award this morning at AGC鈥檚 Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

鈥淧C鈥檚 partnership was essential in bringing this project to completion in time for the ski season,鈥?said Jim Quimby, General Manager of Saddleback Mountain. 鈥淭he Nest isn鈥檛 just a restaurant鈥攊t鈥檚 a centerpiece of the Saddleback experience, offering skiers and riders a combination of breathtaking views, exceptional dining, and the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access. This project stands as a testament to innovative design, eco-conscious practices, and the spirit of collaboration that define Saddleback as a truly special destination.鈥?/p>

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Office building will unite hybrid and in-office employees and support collaborative work

Portland, ME 鈥?PC Construction announced that it was recently selected by Martin鈥檚 Point Health Care to build a new corporate facility to support their hybrid workforce with expanded collaboration and meeting spaces, on one campus. The 100,000-square-foot facility, to be located on Veranda Street at the existing Martin’s Point location, is designed to meet the needs of the evolving workforce, allowing Martin鈥檚 Point Health Care to best serve its over 220,000 patients and health plan members.

The new facility was designed by SMRT Architects and Engineers and Sebago Technics with a focus on flexibility. The two-story building will offer a variety of physical spaces to support team-based and individual work, and includes collaboration areas, huddle spaces and traditional desk space in addition to employee amenities such as lounges, a caf茅 and conference rooms. The project also includes a two-story open-air parking garage.

This marks the ninth in a long history of successful projects between PC Construction and Martin鈥檚 Point, with PC most recently completing the Martin鈥檚 Point Brunswick Health Care Center in 2021.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to continue our partnership with Martin鈥檚 Point and support this essential community health care provider,鈥?said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. 鈥淎s many employers consider how to leverage the flexibility of technology and the unparalleled innovation that comes from in-person collaboration, flexible facilities like this offer a great solution.鈥?/p>

Preconstruction is currently underway on this significant project, with construction expected to begin in early 2025 and completion scheduled for early 2027.

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Portland, ME

Lisa brings 20 years of business development and marketing experience, the last seven of which were focused on the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. In her new role as PC鈥檚 Director of Business Development for the Seacoast Region, Lisa will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive business opportunities and relationships in Maine and New Hampshire.

鈥淲e are excited to have Lisa join our team,鈥?said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. 鈥淧C has built outstanding projects in Maine and New Hampshire over the last fifty years based on collaborative partnerships with owners, architects and engineers. We are confident that Lisa鈥檚 strong relationships, solid understanding of the AEC industry and active involvement in the community will further enhance our next phase of growth in the region and provide a valuable resource for customers as they pursue their construction goals.鈥?/p>

Lisa is actively involved with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, AGC Maine, NEHES and Plan NH and she serves on the boards for MEREDA and SMPS Northern New England. She holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree from the University of Southern Maine.

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South Burlington, VT

This facility, which was completed last year, included the construction of a new, 188,500-square-foot high-bay building located directly adjacent to the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport runways. The fully operating facility includes aircraft manufacture and assembly space, office and employee spaces and support areas. Work included substantial site preparation, blasting and excavation, a parking lot and utility road, and a 2.7-acre geothermal field, which is one of the largest in New England.

The CMAA National Project Achievement Awards recognize those construction projects that are pinnacles of excellence and innovation. In 2024, CMAA recognized 17 projects for their outstanding achievements in construction management, with the BETA project winning the top honor in the commercial, sports, entertainment or hospitality greater than $50 million category.

This large and complex project required PC to proactively support and address several key challenges for BETA 鈥?including incompatible zoning regulation impacts, supply chain disruption, and the proximity to an operating airport. In addition, evolving manufacturing requirements caused significant building scope and design changes midway through construction. Despite these challenges, the project was completed on a drastically accelerated timeline. PC poured the first placement of concrete in June 2022 and BETA started installing equipment on the manufacturing floor less than 12 months later. Recently, BETA rolled its first production-intent electric aircraft off the final assembly line at this facility 鈥?marking another major milestone, just another year later.

According to Alex Gagnon, a representative from BETA: 鈥淧C had the mental flexibility to align with BETA as a startup, not just as a company doing a construction project. Specifically, PC embraced scheduling the way we define it: not just getting something done by the deadline, but getting it done ASAP. The result, a net-zero building where we will build net-zero aircraft, is something we can all be proud of.鈥?/p>

Said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke, 鈥淚 am so proud to have been a part of this important project for the State of Vermont, and for the incredible team who poured their heart and soul into the design and construction efforts. This was a truly collaborative project from the start, and the resulting success is testament to that team effort.鈥?/p>

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