Archives for September 2010

28 September, 2010 - PROJECT UPDATE: BUSH CREEK PUMP STATION

As part of the project sequencing for the Bush Creek Pump Station project in Abingdon, Maryland, a 25 MGD full bypass was recently completed. The temporary bypass was needed in order to tie into and modify the pump station’s influent manhole. Trade Superintendent Tom Youngblood led the charge for the successful series of complicated events [...]

24 September, 2010 - PurposeEnergy DIGESTER: RENEWABLE GREEN ENERGY

In mid-2008, PC Construction was competitively selected by PurposeEnergy, Inc. as the design/build partner for a first-of-a-kind biogas facility project at the Magic Hat Brewery in South Burlington, Vermont. This unique project allows the owner, PurposeEnergy, Inc., to use the organic waste streams produced by New England’s largest craft brewery and generate biogas (a form [...]

21 September, 2010 - SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR GROWTH

One of my passions in life is learning about and implementing measures for conservation of our natural resources.  As a kid I spent a great deal of time on the family farm and was intrigued with organic farming and ‘green’ living long before it gained its present popularity.  As such, one goal in my new [...]

17 September, 2010 - BEST PRACTICES IN HEALTH CARE PLANNING AND ESTIMATING

Strategic planners for health care expansion often find themselves in a conundrum – how to plan the program the hospital needs and get an accurate estimate of what it will cost to build it, all BEFORE applying for the Certificate of Need. The scope of the project needs to include all of the necessary health [...]

13 September, 2010 - NOT JUST ANOTHER TRAINING EXERCISE – THE LDP EXPERIENCE

Quite often we hear about how successful we are as a company. Memos are sent out within minutes of a successful low bid, featured projects and awards are broadcasted through our newsletter, and our safety reports keep us aware of how well our teams are performing. I would like to take a minute to step [...]

08 September, 2010 - HEALTH & WELLNESS IN CONSTRUCTION PART 3: BEING PROACTIVE

I was shocked to learn that 45% of our employees were not engaging the health care system and that 1% of our employees drove about 50% of the cost. This revelation set me on a journey to redesign our health care model. One of the great stories I uncovered along the way came from a [...]

01 September, 2010 - CAST YOUR VOTE: CVPH A TOP RENOVATION/REMODEL PROJECT

I am so proud to say that PC Construction’s recent project at CVPH has been recognized as one of the top five lobby/reception area projects (out of 127 submissions) in the Healthcare Design Remodel/Renovation competition. Now it goes to vote and the winning project is in your hands! Considering my position on the construction team [...]