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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According to CDC data, the construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in the United States. As leaders in the industry, it is important that we show our commitment to mental health awareness and support our employees, subcontractors and business partners who may be struggling.

This year’s Hike for Hope brought together over 400 participants and raised over $100,000 to support AFSP’s critical mission. It was truly incredible seeing so many people come together to spread hope and fight the stigma often associated with mental health issues. My family has suffered multiple losses from suicide so while I hiked for our industry and to support our community, I also hiked for my family.

Thank you to my PC teammates for joining in and to PC for sponsoring this important event.

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Late last year, PC completed construction of the new Wildflower Farms, an Auberge Resorts Collection boutique resort situated on 140 acres in Gardiner, New York. The resort features 65 luxury free-standing cabins, cottages and suites totaling 52,000 square feet of accommodations with a 37,000-square-foot main building and lobby, a great porch, the Clay restaurant and event spaces. At the heart is the Thistle, an Auberge Spa complete with indoor and outdoor pools.

The resort is unlike anything I’ve built before. Everything is so specialized to the guest experience and ensures harmony with nature in a wellness-centered atmosphere. It was so exciting seeing all the moving parts and pieces come together and I know it will serve their guests well into the future.

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