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2021 CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
GENERAL BUILDING
OVER $5 MILLION
BANCROFT CONSTRUCTION
Williams Justice Center 7th Floor Fit-Out
The Williams Justice Center 7th Floor Fit-Out included a renovation of the existing 7th floor shell space as well as the removal of the existing storage partitions and fence dividing the portions of the shell space. It was surprising to many that nearly 20 years of building occupancy, the entire 7th floor had remained unfinished and unoccupied. Bancroft had to overcome several logistical challenges including scheduling, security concerns, challenging weather conditions, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The team carefully selected acoustic wood wall panels to achieve low acoustical levels for a quiet courtroom. The sound absorbing panels contained significant millwork components creating a solid aesthetic within the rooms.
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INFRASTRUCTURE UNDER $1 MILLION
RICHARD E. PIERSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Killens Pond State Park Elevated Walkway
This project involved the construction of an 860-foot-long elevated pedestrian walkway across Killens Pond adjacent to Killens Pond Road. Pierson drove over 200 galvanized pipe piles to very tight project tolerances, installed prefabricated aluminum walkway trusses as well as completing ancillary trail and parking lot construction. Project challenges included working over water using barges, maintenance of traffic on an adjacent roadway, minimizing disruption to park staff and operations and minimizing environmental impacts to Killens Pond. The owner’s chief of construction praised the work done by Pierson on this project.