Irwin Automotive Group’s Hyundai dealership renovations completed by Jewett Automotive Design & Construction

Jewett Automotive Design & Construction has completed upgrades and renovations to the Irwin Automotive Group’s Hyundai dealership at 446 Union Ave., Laconia, NH.

The project involved renovating an existing 16,000 SF single-story masonry and steel-framed building into a new, state-of-the-art auto showroom, offices and service department.  Interior upgrades included new structural steel and interior masonry walls; ceiling systems; tile, carpet and all finishes; design/build fire sprinkler systems; and plumbing and electrical systems. Exterior renovations involved installation of the new Hyundai gateway and new glass and aluminum storefront.

HYUNDAI OF KEENE DEALERSHIP RENOVATION BY JEWETT AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Jewett Automotive Design & Construction has contracted with the Fenton Family Dealerships to renovate its Hyundai of Keene facility at 14 Production Way, Keene, NH.

This is just the latest project Jewett Automotive has undertaken for the Fenton Family Dealerships, having renovated and/or built additions for both their Subaru of Keene and Toyota of Keene facilities in recent years. The current project entails an exterior face lift to the existing building, including the addition of  EIFS and metal panels.

NH MOTOR SPEEDWAY SERVICE FACILITY TO BE BUILT BY JEWETT CONSTRUCTION

Jewett Construction Co., Inc. has contracted with NH Motor Speedway to build a service utility building at 1122 Route 106 North in Loudon, NH.

The project includes the construction and interior fit-up of a new, 9,600 sf multi-use pre-engineered metal building to house ambulances for track use, a vehicle wash bay for track vehicles, seasonal quarters for the owner and Speedway staff, and a Legends parts showroom and retail store.  Jewett’s Project Manager for the job is Steve Harris; Project Superintendent is Steve Sousa. All metals work will be performed by Jewett Metal Buildings & Steel Erectors, a division of JCCI.

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JEWETT CONSTRUCTION CELEBRATES FORTY YEARS

Jewett Construction Co., Inc. is celebrating forty years as one of the most highly respected, family-owned and -operated construction businesses in New Hampshire.

Founded in 1972 by Ed and Arlene Jewett, the firm is now well into its second generation of family ownership under their son, Craig Jewett, who has expanded the firm to encompass three successful divisions—Jewett Construction Co., Inc., specializing in the building and renovation of retail, commercial and industrial facilities; Jewett Automotive Design & Construction, having completed more than 500,000 sf of new auto dealerships, additions and renovations; and Jewett Metal Buildings & Steel Erectors, providing professional pre-engineered metal building sales and installation, welding and miscellaneous metals work to clients throughout New England.

“We pride ourselves on building not just facilities, but relationships,” says Craig Jewett. “Many of our clients are repeat customers, which is about the highest praise a business can get.”

JEWETT AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TO RENOVATE EMERSON TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN AUBURN, ME

Jewett Automotive Design & Construction, a division of Raymond, NH-based Jewett Construction Company, Inc., has contracted with Emerson Toyota to perform upgrades and renovations to its automobile dealership at 990 Center St., Auburn, Maine.

The project involves a showroom expansion and renovation, as well as design-build modifications to the mechanical systems including sprinkler, HVAC, and electrical. Exterior renovations will include new ACM panels, aluminum windows and storefront with updated Toyota entry element constructio and signage. The dealership will remain open for business during the renovations.

Emerson Toyota Rendering

GOING GREEN IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Two of New Hampshire’s best known family owned and operated businesses are partnering with Margaretten Architectural to create the first “green” automotive dealership in New England. Raymond-based Jewett Automotive Design & Construction is working with the Grappone Automotive Group on a complete renovation of its 77,000 SF Toyota dealership and service facility in Bow, NH.  Once completed, the new building, designed by Jeff Margaretten of Margaretten Architectural, is expected to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council—becoming the first such dealership in New England.

The extensive project, Jewett’s 40^th automotive dealership job, incorporates the “Integral Design Approach” which encourages Architect, Engineer, Client and Contractor interaction from the very beginning to create a more profitable project with shortened timelines. The renovation also requires a good deal of design creativity, as the minimal expansion allowed by local building codes necessitates working within the existing footprint. Slated for completion in December of this year, the job includes demolition of a small part of the existing facility and construction of a new service department with 50 percent increased-capacity, charging stations for electric vehicles, and expanded customer lounge with Wi-Fi and improved customer parking. The facility will also feature a new drive-through service check-in, two-story showroom, new corporate offices and a state of the art training facility. The project will be done in phases and the dealership will remain open throughout construction. Progress updates will be posted on both Jewett’s and Grappone Automotive’s Facebook pages throughout.

“As a member of the fourth generation, I couldn’t be more thrilled about this project,” Greg Grappone said. “Upgrading our facilities will give our customers an unparalleled sales and service experience.”

The Jewett team is no stranger to Green Building Council standards, having recently completed several LEED Certified projects. “The incorporation of green building strategies into the Grappone project provides not only energy savings and a low impact to the environment, but a very comfortable and productive environment for the people who work there,” says Rob Secinaro, Jewett’s LEED-certified Project Manager. “It’s a win-win; our client gets an energy efficient building and the employees get a great building to work in.  This is one of the most gratifying aspects of the project for me.”

Amanda Grappone Osmer agrees. “Our customers will have access to an indoor service facility, expanded showroom space and better parking. Our staff will have brighter, cleaner and better-organized workspaces. And the community will have the ability to tour a LEED-certified building and make use of our new conference space.”

Once complete, the new facility is expected to reduce water usage by 20 percent and increase energy efficiency by 20 percent.  The Grappone-Margaretten-Jewett team will incorporate such “green” energy saving technologies as a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, larger windows for harvesting daylight and enhancing views of the Merrimack River, increased insulation, energy-saving lighting and plumbing fixtures, and the use of components made of recycled materials. Upwards of 90 percent of construction debris will be recycled or reused in the new facility

“We hope our commitment to LEED certification will inspire other businesses to build in as environmentally friendly a way as possible,” Greg Grappone said.

Jewett Automotive Design & Construction President Craig Jewett concurs. “We’re proud to partner with the Grappone Automotive Group and Margaretten Architectural on this ground-breaking facility—one that integrates good corporate planning with environmental and social responsibility. It’s a very fitting way to celebrate our 40th dealership project.”

Additional information about the project and its team can be found at www.grappone.com, www.jewettconstruction.com, and www.margaretten.net.

JEWETT AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION BEGINS SECOND PHASE OF GRAPPONE‘S GREEN TOYOTA DEALERSHIP

(Raymond, NH) Jewett Automotive Design & Construction, a division of parent company Jewett Construction Co., Inc. of Raymond, NH,  has completed the first phase of the Grappone Automotive Group’s new 77,000 sf energy-efficient Toyota dealership and service facility in Bow, NH. Phase Two is now underway.

This final stage of the extensive project, slated for completion in May, 2012, includes the completion of a new showroom, Toyota portal, and extension of the glass atrium along Rt. 3-A; as well as new office space and the fitting out of an 11,500 sf pre-engineered building to house new service bays. All metals work is being performed by Jewett Metal Buildings & Steel Erectors, another division of JCCI.

When finished, Grappone’s new facility will reduce its water usage by 20 percent, and increase energy efficiency by 20 percent. “Green” energy saving technologies being incorporated include a state-of-the-art geothermal heating system, larger windows to take advantage of natural light, increased insulation, energy saving lighting and plumbing fixtures, and the use of components made of recycled materials. Upwards of 90 percent of construction debris is being recycled or reused in the new dealership which is expected to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council—becoming the first dealership in New England to do so.

Jewett Automotive Design & Construction, a division of Jewett Construction Co., Inc.—a Raymond, NH-based design-build firm specializing in commercial projects throughout the Northeast—has completed more than forty auto dealership builds, refits and renovations over the past few years. Other Grappone Automotive Group projects undertaken by Jewett include Grappone Hyundai and the Grappone Collision Center, both also located in Bow.  Additional information about the firm can be found on its web site, www.jewettautomotive.com.

Founded in 1924, the Grappone Automotive Group is family owned and operated and is now in its fourth generation of ownership.  Grappone Automotive represents the Toyota, Scion, Ford, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, and Equus lines as well as offering vehicle service, wholesale and retail parts, a reconditioning center, and a full service collision repair facility.  For more information visit www.grappone.com.

JEWETT AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION BREAKS GROUND ON AUTOSERV NISSAN IN TILTON

(PHOTO INFORMATION, left to right: Jeff Gower, Steve Harris and Craig Jewett (all of Jewett Construction); Paul Gaudet, Jr., Declan Gaudet (in arms), Paul Gaudet, Sr., and Roland Gamelin.)

(Raymond, NH) Jewett Automotive Design & Construction of Raymond has just broken ground on a new showroom for AutoServ Nissan in Tilton, NH. The frame-to-finish project, which will be completed in February of 2012, involves the addition of a new 5,700 sf single story, steel-framed showroom at the east end of the existing dealership as well as  both exterior and interior renovations to the existing building. Jewett Automotive Design and Construction has built and/or renovated more than forty auto dealerships over the past several years. It is a division of Jewett Construction Company, Inc.—a Raymond, NH-based design-build / construction management firm specializing in commercial and industrial projects throughout the Northeast. Other recent automotive clients include such well-known organizations as Toyota of Keene, RC Olsen Cadillac, Fenton Family Dealerships and repeat customer Grappone Automotive Group. Additional information about the firm can be found on its web site, www.jewettautomotive.com.