historic - Consigli Construction Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:53:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 National Park Service Selects Consigli to Transform Visitor Experience at Lincoln Memorial /national-park-service-selects-consigli-to-transform-visitor-experience-at-lincoln-memorial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-park-service-selects-consigli-to-transform-visitor-experience-at-lincoln-memorial Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:42:45 +0000 /?p=16177 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consigli Construction Co., Inc. today announced that it has been selected by the National Park Service to complete historic rehabilitation work to the Lincoln Memorial, including the construction of an immersive museum beneath the memorial and critical upgrades and improvements to accessibility and deliver a new, state-of-the-art… More >

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consigli Construction Co., Inc. today announced that it has been selected by the National Park Service to complete historic rehabilitation work to the Lincoln Memorial, including the construction of an immersive museum beneath the memorial and critical upgrades and improvements to accessibility and deliver a new, state-of-the-art visitor experience.

“The Lincoln Memorial represents a transformative moment in our Nation’s history, and this work will allow visitors to experience its significance for generations to come,” said Matthew Consigli, President of Consigli Construction Co., Inc. “Our Mid-Atlantic team is ready to undertake this critically important project, and we look forward to working collaboratively with the National Park Service and our partners to deliver this once-in-a-lifetime renovation.”

The project will create 15,000 square feet of exhibit space that will provide a look at the Lincoln Memorial’s foundations in a cavernous area known as the undercroft. New museum exhibits and multi-media presentations will highlight the construction history of the memorial and discuss how it has become the nation’s foremost backdrop for civil rights demonstrations. The project also includes new restrooms, a larger bookstore and a refurbished elevator. Consigli will also install new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and security systems.

“As a leader in historic preservation and rehabilitation projects and having already undertaken key D.C. projects with the National Park Service such as the Meridian Hill Park Phase 5 and 6 and the Netherlands Carillon rehabilitation, Consigli is well-equipped to deliver upgrades and improvements to this iconic monument,” said Phil Brault, Director of Operations of the Washington, D.C. Office and Mid-Atlantic Project Executive. “We are committed to successfully completing this project through a thoughtful approach that will ensure continued, uninterrupted access to this invaluable monument.”

The Lincoln Memorial has served as a symbolic backdrop for national celebrations and is the nation’s pre-eminent stage for rallies and civil rights demonstrations. Consigli is well known for its historic preservation work in the Mid-Atlantic market and has previously worked with partners such as the Smithsonian Institution, Architect of the Capitol and the National Park Service.

Access to the Lincoln Memorial will remain open to the public during construction, which is expected to begin in March and complete in 2026.

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Decarbonizing the Built Environment: Adaptive Reuse at Hotel Marcel /decarbonizing-the-built-environment-adaptive-reuse-at-hotel-marcel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=decarbonizing-the-built-environment-adaptive-reuse-at-hotel-marcel Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:37:08 +0000 /?p=14706 In the backdrop of the Glasgow Climate Pact, a renewed global climate agreement, companies and industries have established promising paths to net zero carbon. But what does decarbonization look like in the built environment? In this video series, Consigli looks at components of net zero carbon construction and implementation with… More >

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In the backdrop of the Glasgow Climate Pact, a renewed global climate agreement, companies and industries have established promising paths to net zero carbon. But what does decarbonization look like in the built environment?

In this video series, Consigli looks at components of net zero carbon construction and implementation with our partners. Our first feature is Hotel Marcel, a certified historic renovation that repositioned a former office building into a hotel, targeting Net Zero Energy, Passive House and LEED Platinum certifications.

Sustainable Energy Production

Looking at operating costs over a five-year period, the investment in net zero operations ultimately pays for itself.

As a net zero energy building, the hotel generates 100% of its own electricity, heat and hot water with a rooftop solar array and solar parking canopies—totaling over 1,000 solar panels—with no fossil fuels used for the building’s power or heat. Hotel Marcel is its own energy island, supported by a battery-equipped solar microgrid to power the hotel, feed power to the grid during peak times and maintain power to the building during grid outages. The building’s Energy Use Intensity (EUI) rating is projected to be 34 kBtu per square foot, which is 80% less energy than median EUI for hotels in the United States.

Building Electrification

Technology, like lighting through an ethernet system, allows what was historically one of the least energy-efficient building operations to greatly reduce energy use and operational costs.

Hotel Marcel houses all-electric kitchen and laundry facilities—some of the largest energy-use areas in hotel operations—and utilizes low-voltage Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology to significantly reduce energy use across the entire building. Building-wide PoE powers and controls all lighting and window shades, enhancing operational control and reducing lighting energy use by over 30% compared to conventional lighting systems.

High-efficiency Mechanical Systems

The right mechanical systems can reduce monthly heating and cooling expenses while fostering improved indoor environments through ventilation and exhaust air heat transfer without direct air mixing.

Carefully selected mechanical systems at Hotel Marcel, specifically Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-source heat pumps and Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV), support energy-efficient heat recovery and improved indoor air quality in the hotel. The VRF systems at Hotel Marcel can recover heat from cooled spaces for use in heated spaces and vice versa, enabling multiple indoor zones to operate on the same system from the same main compressor unit. The ERV recycles heat energy from the building’s exhaust air to pretreat outside air, reducing load on the HVAC unit and the required capacity of the mechanical equipment. ERV operations are essential for achieving great indoor air quality in high-performance, airtight buildings like Hotel Marcel.

Airtight Envelope Design & Moisture Control

Historic restorations requirements and regulations are not an end-stop for sustainable construction. Innovative building strategies can maintain a building’s historic integrity and deliver solutions for a more sustainable future.

Key to an energy efficient building is a well-insulated envelope with interior and exterior insulation, especially when targeting Passive House. However, at Hotel Marcel, the historic concrete façade could not be modified. Through interior spray foam insulation, the project team created an airtight, high-performance envelope while leaving the exterior untouched, aside from minor caulking improvements. Great care was taken in selecting an environmentally preferable spray foam with low embodied carbon and minimal off-gassing. Coupled with the installation of high-performance window, multiple layers of spray foam insulation ensure an airtight envelope protected from the impacts of outdoor moisture.

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ENR’s 2020 Year in Construction: Bird’s-Eye View of Providence Cathedral /enrs-2020-year-in-construction-birds-eye-view-of-providence-cathedral/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enrs-2020-year-in-construction-birds-eye-view-of-providence-cathedral Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:56:11 +0000 /?p=13513 Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Photo Contest assembles the world’s greatest construction photography taken in the past year. Consigli VDC Engineer Ben Morse timed a drone capture above Providence’s historic Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul as fog rolled into the city, landing his shot the 2020 collection! Click here to see… More >

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Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Photo Contest assembles the world’s greatest construction photography taken in the past year. Consigli VDC Engineer Ben Morse timed a drone capture above Providence’s historic Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul as fog rolled into the city, landing his shot the 2020 collection!

Click here to see Ben’s shot and ENR’s additional selections.

 

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Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Wins AGC Build New England Grand Honor Award /consigli-construction-co-inc-wins-agc-build-new-england-grand-honor-award-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=consigli-construction-co-inc-wins-agc-build-new-england-grand-honor-award-2 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:25:03 +0000 /?p=11460 BOSTON, MA – Consigli Construction Co., Inc. was presented with the Grand Honor Award for New England’s top construction project by the Association of General Contractors of Massachusetts at its biannual Build New England Awards Gala. The award was in recognition of the work on the redevelopment of Congress Square… More >

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BOSTON, MA – Consigli Construction Co., Inc. was presented with the Grand Honor Award for New England’s top construction project by the Association of General Contractors of Massachusetts at its biannual Build New England Awards Gala. The award was in recognition of the work on the redevelopment of Congress Square in Boston.

Consigli was also presented with a Merit Award for its work on The MathWorks, Inc.’s new Lakeside Campus Headquarters as well as a Performance Award for the Smith Campus Center for Harvard University.

The redevelopment of Congress Square entailed major renovations and additions to five, interconnected historic commercial buildings spanning an entire city block, including a striking seven-story, modern glass addition.

“We are honored by the recognition from the AGC in receiving the Grand Honor Award,” said Anthony Consigli, CEO of Consigli. “Receiving this prestigious award is a testament to the innovative work shown by the team in completing a project in one of the busiest commercial blocks in Boston.”

Congress Square

Richard A. & Susan F. Smith Campus at Harvard University

The Mathworks, Inc. Lakeside Campus

The AGC Build New England Awards Gala is the premier industry event in the region, honoring building excellence through collaboration. The event is organized by the AGC of Massachusetts, a professional construction association representing firms that provide building construction services for commercial and institutional clients.

The event was held at The Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Boston.

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Maine Preservation Honor Award Presented to Consigli for Restoration of L.L. Bean Home /maine-preservation-honor-award-presented-to-consigli-for-restoration-of-l-l-bean-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maine-preservation-honor-award-presented-to-consigli-for-restoration-of-l-l-bean-home Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:47:57 +0000 /?p=10249 PORTLAND, ME – Maine Preservation has recognized Consigli Construction Co., Inc. with a 2018 Maine Preservation Honor Award for its outstanding work to restore the L.L. Bean Home and Archive Center in Freeport, Maine.  The award celebrates excellence in historic preservation leadership, rehabilitation and craft and acknowledges Consigli’s craftsmanship and… More >

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PORTLAND, ME – Maine Preservation has recognized Consigli Construction Co., Inc. with a 2018 Maine Preservation Honor Award for its outstanding work to restore the L.L. Bean Home and Archive Center in Freeport, Maine.  The award celebrates excellence in historic preservation leadership, rehabilitation and craft and acknowledges Consigli’s craftsmanship and engineering to repair the exterior and foundation of the building.

“This restoration represents a new landmark in Freeport and reflects the culture of craftsmanship that is inseparable from L.L. Bean, Consigli and the surrounding community,” said Matthew Tonello, Area Manager for Consigli Portland.

Only a short distance from the L.L. Bean company’s flagship store, the careful restoration of the Queen Ann Victorian style house, built in the late 1880’s provides a historically accurate glimpse into the Leon Bean family home, which now serves as a museum and archive center housing Bean’s original documents, photographs and possessions.

 

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Robert Score Joins Consigli as Director of Historic Preservation /robert-score-joins-consigli-as-director-of-historic-preservation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=robert-score-joins-consigli-as-director-of-historic-preservation Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:59:12 +0000 /?p=10078 BOSTON, MA – Consigli Construction Co., Inc. announced today that Robert Score has joined the firm as its new director of historic preservation. Score joins Consigli with 25 years of experience, most predominantly as an architect and project manager specializing in historic preservation. In his new role, Score will partner… More >

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BOSTON, MA – Consigli Construction Co., Inc. announced today that Robert Score has joined the firm as its new director of historic preservation.

Score joins Consigli with 25 years of experience, most predominantly as an architect and project manager specializing in historic preservation. In his new role, Score will partner with project teams throughout our markets in establishing quality control measures and developing creative solutions for unique preservation challenges. Score has extensive experience with developing creative approaches and techniques for restoring nationally significant historic properties.

“Bob brings technical expertise to historic preservation projects that will serve as a valuable resource to our project teams,” said Todd McCabe, Vice President of Project Services for Consigli Construction Co., Inc. “Historic preservation is the cornerstone of our business, and with the addition of Bob, we will be able to continue to pursue specialized projects while supporting our client’s needs.”

Score joins Consigli after twelve years as a senior project architect/project manager at the design firm Harboe Architects in Chicago. His historic renovation and preservation work is extensive and includes leading the restoration of several national historic landmarks such as the Lafayette Building, Washington, D.C., Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois and preservation masterplans for several other Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings and sites, including Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Consigli has been recognized for its award-winning historic preservation work on projects including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, The Phillips Collection, Boston Public Library and the New York State Capitol Building to name a few.

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Harvard’s Gore Hall Honored by ENR New England for Two Prestigious Awards /harvards-gore-hall-honored-by-enr-new-england/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harvards-gore-hall-honored-by-enr-new-england Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:34:17 +0000 /?p=10000 MILFORD, MA – Our work at Harvard University’s Gore Hall Complex was selected for two prestigious honors by ENR New England: an Excellence in Safety Award a Merit Award in the Renovation/Restoration category This fast-tracked project delivered on the goals of Harvard’s House Renewal Program with revitalized student living areas while expanding social spaces… More >

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MILFORD, MA – Our work at Harvard University’s Gore Hall Complex was selected for two prestigious honors by ENR New England:

This fast-tracked project delivered on the goals of Harvard’s House Renewal Program with revitalized student living areas while expanding social spaces and new academic program areas. The Gore Hall Complex adheres to Cambridge Historical Commission guidelines for exterior preservation and the Department of Conservation and Recreation requirements for projects on the Charles River.

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Martha’s Vineyard Museum /marthas-vineyard-museum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marthas-vineyard-museum Thu, 28 Jun 2018 04:00:45 +0000 /?p=9889 Now that it’s (finally!) time for day trips to the beach, a relaxing ferry ride across Vineyard Sound to Martha’s Vineyard offers up a quintessential New England coastal experience. For some at Consigli, however, a trip to the Vineyard is not about getting R&R. Instead, it’s about working hard to… More >

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Now that it’s (finally!) time for day trips to the beach, a relaxing ferry ride across Vineyard Sound to Martha’s Vineyard offers up a quintessential New England coastal experience.

For some at Consigli, however, a trip to the Vineyard is not about getting R&R. Instead, it’s about working hard to preserve the island’s history through the restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic 1895 U.S. Marine Hospital into the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.

Long beloved by the local community, the wood-framed building has been carefully preserved to create exhibition spaces, collections storage and administrative offices. Original features such as fireplaces and chimneys, heavy wood doors, and vertical-grain fir flooring have been carefully refinished to preserve the building’s original character. Consigli is currently finishing a two-story addition, seamlessly integrated into the original structure which overlooks Vineyard Haven Harbor.

This renovation would be complex on the mainland, ensuring labor and materials arrive on-time for complex scopes of work. Add a ferry ride over seven miles of ocean and unrelenting Cape Cod traffic, and you have a true logistical challenge! Superintendent, Jerry Dorval—a Maine native who has spent weekdays on the island for the duration of the project— attributes effective planning as the key to success.

“Because ridership on the ferries picks up in the warmer months, we’ve brought over the materials needed for summertime well in advance and stored them on-site,” says Dorval.

Project Manager, Jason Maurer, who commutes daily on the ferry, says “Local island subcontractors and materials are being utilized as much as possible, but more than half of the labor force is traveling from off-island. When you experience four nor’easters in three weeks, you must make the best of it and keep the project on track.”

And that, they have. The project team has hosted site tours for project stakeholders and the curious public almost every other week. Maurer says “Everyone we bring on a tour has a personal story or connection to the building. There is a lot of interest in this project and a large community rooting for its success.”

Despite the many challenges this project presented, locals and island visitors will be able to enjoy the new Martha’s Vineyard Museum by the end of the year— ahead of schedule.

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Featured on WCVB’s Chronicle /on-the-water-chain-forge-hotel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-the-water-chain-forge-hotel Fri, 18 May 2018 14:39:04 +0000 /?p=9806 BOSTON, MA – Consigli’s Phil Brault recently spoke on WCVB’s Chronicle about the complexities of renovating a historic building located in the Charlestown Navy Yard into the Chain Forge Hotel.  He joined our client, Tom Miller of Kavanagh Advisory Group, who discussed the building’s history and existing conditions.  The building— listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated… More >

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BOSTON, MA – Consigli’s Phil Brault recently spoke on WCVB’s Chronicle about the complexities of renovating a historic building located in the Charlestown Navy Yard into the Chain Forge Hotel.  He joined our client, Tom Miller of Kavanagh Advisory Group, who discussed the building’s history and existing conditions.  The building— listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a national historic landmark— was formerly used as a place for forging and assembling anchor chains.  Once completed, it will be a boutique hotel with a feature restaurant.

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