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Woodlands Center at Proctor Academy
May 3, 2023

Woodlands Center at Proctor Academy

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Woodlands Center at Proctor Academy

Andover, New Hampshire

Project Type: Education
  • OWNER: Proctor Academy
  • ARCHITECT: Black River Design
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM
  • PHOTO CREDIT: Stina Booth

The Woodlands Center at Proctor Academy is a new educational center that connects Proctor students to the Proctor Woodlands. This custom barn-style building by Steeplechase Custom Homes utilized timbers harvested on Proctor’s land. This building includes a wet and dry lab classroom space, a central naive for group gatherings with a wood-burning fireplace from RSF installed by Green Mountain Fireplace Specialties, and a greenhouse from Ceres  Greenhouse Solutions for Proctor’s new botany class.

 

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Eagles Landing at Champlain College
February 6, 2023

Eagles Landing at Champlain College

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Eagles Landing at Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont

Project Type: Education
  • OWNER: Champlain College
  • ARCHITECT: Gardner Kilcoyne
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

The Eagles Landing is a six-story apartment building with 103 apartments, retail space, 65 public parking spaces, and other amenities. There are currently four businesses that rent out the first floor of the building from Champlain College. This property is also in close proximity to downtown Burlington, which makes it favorable to students. The building was constructed with the hopes to provide more housing for students in order to help with the housing situation in Burlington.

H.P. Cummings Construction Company had to conduct multiple coordination meetings with the City of Burlington and its neighbors to ensure public safety and resolve any issues. Some of those issues included parking, the project site’s proximity to the power lines and roadway, and the exterior material choice. One advantage to the construction process was the use of the DensElement Barrier system, which saved us time and money as a complete barrier system.

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Proctor Academy: Fieldhouse
March 3, 2021

Proctor Academy: Fieldhouse

Proctor Academy Fieldhouse

Proctor Academy: Fieldhouse

Andover, New Hampshire

Project Type: Education
  • OWNER: Proctor Academy
  • ARCHITECT: Black River Design Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

The Field House project is broken up into four phases to allow the owner to continue the use of the building and most of its functions.

The first phase consisted of 15,000 square feet of gymnasium upgrades which involved taking out the existing weight/exercise room, removing the existing gym floor which was a reclaimed wood floor from another gymnasium. The new gymnasium has a new clear finished Maple wood floor. The gymnasium work also added a synthetic turf strip, new fans in the ceiling, new basketball hoops, a new speaker system, painted ceiling and walls, padding, and a new aluminum banner for images.

The second phase involved 5,370 square feet of the existing building on the Eastside and was a full gut of the old kitchen, conference, and locker spaces and provided a new weight/exercise room, trainer room, and office space. We also built a new catwalk, storage, data, and mechanical space on the second level which included another 5,290 square feet.

The third phase involved the South end of the building. We demolished the existing Dining space, offices, mechanical, the remainder of the kitchen, and a small addition on the Southside of the main building. We then added structure to provide three floors inside the large open space to provide 18,300 square feet of space. The first floor provided new locker rooms, athletic director office space, large open lobby/lounge space, and bathrooms. The second floor provided four large classrooms, and flex locker room space. The third floor provided two more classrooms, offices, storage, and a large open wellness studio or classroom space. This phase also involved major site improvements to the East and South sides of the building which included a walkway/patio space that consists of a heavy-duty paver surrounded by new landscaping and lawn, and in-ground concrete footings with anchors for event tents.

The fourth phase involved renovations to the first floor boys locker rooms’ including the coaches locker rooms, equipment room, laundry room, and improved second-floor storage area.

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Proctor Academy: Outdoor Center
March 3, 2021

Proctor Academy: Outdoor Center

Proctor Academy Outdoor Center

Proctor Academy: Outdoor Center

Andover, New Hampshire

Project Type: Education
  • OWNER: Proctor Academy
  • ARCHITECT: Black River Design Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

The new outdoor center consists of 10,219 square feet. One the first floor level there is 5,767 square feet of mixed use space that has a shop to work on outdoor equipment, ski and bike locker space, flex space with work benches for servicing/tuning bikes, skis, snowboards or other outdoor equipment, a wax room for skis and snowboards, flex space for bringing in and storing outdoor equipment, a conference room, climbing wall, and coach/teacher locker rooms. The second floor consists of 4,452 square feet of storage space with a wire mesh screen and door system to secure separated storage spaces with build in rack systems for kayaks, bikes, camping gear, ski/snowboard gear, and other outdoor program equipment.

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Bowdoin College: Recital Hall & Auditorium
April 14, 2017

Bowdoin College: Recital Hall & Auditorium

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Bowdoin College: Studzinski Recital Hall & Kanbar Auditorium

Brunswick, Maine

Project Type: Education
  • OWNER: Bowdoin College
  • ARCHITECT: William Rawn Associates
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

This project involved transforming a space that housed a swimming pool into a new 282 seat recital hall. It included a radical renovation of the interior and a “light touch” restoration of the building’s exterior. The hall is a warm, inviting space with natural light and birch woodwork. The original building was constructed by H.P. Cummings in 1927.

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Middlebury College: Presidents House
April 14, 2017

Middlebury College: Presidents House

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Middlebury College: 3 South Street Renovations

Middlebury, Vermont

Project Type: Education, Green Building and Housing
  • OWNER: Middlebury College
  • ARCHITECT: Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycz, Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

This project involved an addition and renovation to 3 South Street at Middlebury College. This project included the construction of a new stone terrace, first-floor meeting, and living space with a residence above. The renovations included the installation of geothermal wells for heating and cooling and the installation of a solar array that produces 20% of the building’s electrical needs.

To achieve the LEED certification, this project had to meet or exceed numerous requirements amongst seven categories which included sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation in design, and regional priority credits.

This project received LEED Platinum certification and an Efficiency Vermont Honor Award for Commercial Major Renovation.

Comments regarding the blower door test results:

“It is very rare that I inspect an existing or new construction building that has the attention given to air-leakage control work as is being done at the President’s House at Middlebury College. HP Cummings is one of the very few companies that has taken “ownership” for responsibility of this new trade in construction, Pressure Plane Integrity… HP Cummings has invested in equipment that is required for professionals in the air leakage-control trade. You have also invested in the education to create knowledgeable/competent crew leaders and technicians doing the air-leakage control work. I have watched and participated in your progress over the last decade.
It was a pleasure showing up at this job site and seeing the positive results of your investments.”
– John Unger-Murphy, Murphy’s Cell-Tech, LLC

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Vermont History Center
March 20, 2017

Vermont History Center

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Vermont History Center

Barre, Vermont

Project Type: Education and Historic
  • OWNER: Vermont Historical Society
  • ARCHITECT: Black River Design Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

H.P. Cummings Construction Company provided pre-construction services as part of our scope of work. We also worked alongside Black River Design to restore and renovate the old Spaulding Graded School to house the History Center. This building houses a research library, collections storage, exhibits, educational facilities, and offices. The project involved an area of over 60,000 SF, of which 40,000 SF were heavily renovated, leaving an additional 20,000 SF for future expansion.

The Vermont History Center is home to 20,000 artifacts, including fine arts, crafts, household goods, clothing, agricultural tools, and industrial products from the pre-contact period.

“HPC was absolutely the right choice for the job. We’re heading into the balance of the work with a great team in place and a solid working relationship established. Ben Harrington and his team have helped us wrestle with the tough issues (budget, scope, schedule) in a very professional, courteous and patient manner.”
– Jeffry Glasberg, Owner Representative

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Proctor Academy: Dining Hall
March 17, 2017

Proctor Academy: Dining Hall

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Dining Hall at Proctor Academy

Andover, New Hampshire

Project Type: Education and Green Building
  • OWNER: Proctor Academy
  • ARCHITECT: Maclay Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

The opening of the Proctor Dining Commons (18,000 SF) more than doubled the size of the kitchen, servery area, and dining area available to the Proctor community. Work included the installation of state-of-the-art electric appliances and a stone pizza oven. It’s an open, airy space that provides beautiful views over Carr Field and the Proctor ski area.

Forty geothermal wells provide heating and cooling year-round. Passive solar, innovative and ultra-low energy kitchen ventilation systems and building envelope were designed to reduce the building’s heating and cooling energy consumption by 60% or moreover similar typical food service facilities. Air sealing methods resulted in an actual air leakage test of .0545 CFM/SF @ 50P, which was significantly less than the specified .10 CFM/SF @ 50P.

This project is Net Zero Ready.

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Castleton State College: Dining Hall Renovations
March 17, 2017

Castleton State College: Dining Hall Renovations

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Huden Dining Hall Renovations

Castleton, Vermont

Project Type: Education
  • OWNER: Vermont State Colleges
  • ARCHITECT: JMZ Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

This project involved a small addition and renovations to 10,106 SF of dining space. Work, which was completed during summer recess, was performed while the space remained partially occupied. The kitchen had to remain operational throughout renovations. Work included the installation of new finishes, a vestibule, lighting and HVAC.

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Champlain College: Communications & Creative Media Center
November 29, 2016

Champlain College: Communications & Creative Media Center

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Communications & Creative Media Center at Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont

Project Type: Education
  • OWNER: Champlain College
  • ARCHITECT: Colin Lindberg Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

Work included creating a 70,000 SF multi-purpose building with classroom, office, meeting and events spaces, cafe, kitchen, and interior and exterior dining spaces. Heating and cooling is primarily provided by the campus’ geothermal system. This project followed Green Globe Guidelines and is Green Globes certified.

The Communications & Creative Media Center won a Vermont Public Places Awards. This awards program recognizes special public spaces, the corridors that connect them, or networks of public spaces which have been defined or enriched by planning or design, as well as regulations that promote positive public uses and benefits.

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