Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc.
The Quarterly
 
Company Newsletter                                                            Winter / Spring 2009
In This Issue
Message from the President
Company News
Safety Update
Green Business
Recent Success Story
Work-in-Progress
Employee Spotlight
Message From The President

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LEED AP is now a credential proudly held by four Munger employees, Steve Mansfield, Vin Della Rocca, Frank Sacramone Jr., and myself.


LEED AP stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional. This credential was attained by successfully completing a two day, LEED AP New Construction 2008 exam preparation course conducted by Everblue Energy, AND passing the highly challenging LEED AP exam in early January 2009.  Obtaining the LEED AP credential and seeking out the services of other LEED AP vendors is an important component of Munger Construction's Green Initiative.
 
The LEED Green Building Rating System was created by the U.S. Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization, with input from a variety of building industry stakeholders.  The council sought to establish a system that provides independent, third-party verification that a "green" development delivers high performance energy efficiency in an environmentally safe manner.  More than 100 state and local governments, including Connecticut, have enacted green building laws that incorporate LEED rating systems. 
 
Our LEED certification has broadened our knowledge base and allows us to provide assistance to design teams exploring sustainable energy options.  We are now better prepared to offer our customers "Green" choices and to educate people about the incentives that go along with making these changes for their company. 
 
Speaking for myself, I have not had to study extensively or take an exam for MANY years (probably since college). It was undoubtedly a humbling experience. The "thrill of victory," however, was a feeling I won't soon forget!!! I applaud the efforts of Steve, Vin, and Frank and heartily congratulate them on their achievement.
 
Munger Construction has made a commitment to energy efficiency and exploring feasible solutions to protect the environment by utilizing renewable energy.  Becoming LEED- Accredited Professionals has launched us well on our way!  Now, how can we help you???


Sincerely,

David A. DeMaio, President, LEED AP

DavidDeMaio@mungerconstruction.com

203-483-3645

Company News


Skilled Carpenter In July of 2008 Mark Ballantoni joined the Munger team.  Mark came to us as a skilled carpenter and we greatly value his knowledge and expertise in the field of construction.  Welcome Mark, we are glad you are here!

Safety Update


Safety

In early January 2009, Munger celebrated 90 days with No- Lost- Time (because of an accident or injury), with a delicious company breakfast catered by Lynn's Deli of Branford.  Munger has also recognized 5 employees as Safety Award recipients for the months of November, December, January and February.  Jeff Landon, Rafael Rosado, John Martucci, John McDonald, and Kevin Karge have all been recognized for exemplary health and safety practices on the job site.  We applaud their conscious effort to keep safety a top priority at all times.

"Green" Update:   What's new at Munger?


Green Business

A Green Initiative Leadership Committee made up of a cross section of Munger employees has been established to assist in making sustainable energy operations part of our company profile.  The committee will identify projects of importance, implement action plans relating to these projects, and then verify the projects by disseminating information to others outside of Munger Construction.  The first major project the committee will undertake is implementing waste management practices, both in the office and on the job sites. Stay tuned for further updates on our "green" progress.

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Recent Success Story
 
The Lee Company at Pequot Park Road Once again we want to thank The Lee Company for their continued confidence in Munger Construction.  We recently completed our sixth and seventh building projects for The Lee Company at Pequot Park Road in Westbrook, CT.  Together with Tom Gribbin and Noyes Vogt Architects we have worked to design and construct an 85,000 square foot Varco-Pruden pre-engineered building system and a 4,800 square foot detached maintenance and storage building.
 
The Lee CompanyThe Lee Company is a manufacturing company specializing in the production of miniature precision fluid control components for aerospace, down-hole oil tools, machine tools, medical/scientific instrumentation, and ink-jet printing.  Munger Construction worked closely with Robert Lee, executive vice president and Leighton Lee, facilities manager, throughout the design phase and actual construction.  This recent building houses the Plug Group, overseen by Jeff Dickey, Vice President of the Plug Group.

Lee Building Interior
This 250' x 340' manufacturing and assembly facility also includes 9,300 SF of finished office space and a 20,000 SF mezzanine for equipment and storage.  There is a tank farm on site which houses nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen necessary to operate the highly specialized machinery and equipment inside the facility.
 
The completed building is impressive to see and we all wish The Lee Company continued success in their newest facility.  Munger Construction truly values the trust and confidence The Lee Company continues to place in us.  We look forward to working together with them in the future.
Work-in-Progress
 
Massey Properties Massey Properties develops and leases space for commercial and light industrial clients.  Currently Munger is constructing a 6,000 SF building designed to accept up to two office tenants in Class A office space, located at 780 East Main St., Branford.  The building is a Varco Pruden pre-engineered building system designed in harmony with Massey's architectural exterior cladding system featuring glass and metal components.  The interior includes a center core of utilities and offers flexible use of space to prospective tenants.  Sound interesting? Contact Fred Petrella of CT Realty Group, LLC, 203-314-7439, for more details.
 
Van Wilgen's Garden CenterMoving just a few miles down the road you come to our next project, a 5,200 SF, two-story addition to the main business facility for Van Wilgen's Garden Center on Valley Road in North Branford.  This addition features expanded retail space, new stockroom, customer comfort facilities and office space and conference rooms.  This is also a Varco Pruden, pre-engineered building system utilizing the same architectural features as the existing building that Munger Construction originally built in 1998.  One exciting new "Green" feature is the installation of a geo-thermal HVAC system.
 
Burt Process EquipmentMoving a few more towns over we are completing a 26,300 SF addition to an existing manufacturing facility for Burt Process Equipment, Inc. on Overlook Drive in Hamden.  Burt Process designs, manufactures and services wastewater treatment systems. This Varco Pruden, pre-engineered building system features a decorative masonry and stucco façade with extensive areas of glass.  The addition houses 13,000 SF of production and manufacturing space, 9,700 SF of finished office space, and a second floor storage area.  The interior includes an impressive entry with a custom staircase and maple millwork.

Employee Spotlight

In this issue we are proud to put the spotlight on someone who would generally prefer NOT to be in the spotlight at all, Roy Lamberton.  March of 2009 marks Roy's 5-year anniversary with Munger Construction.  He came to us with a strong background in the field of construction as well as experience in running his own construction business.
 
Roy is a "man of few words."  His non-confrontational personality and even demeanor make him easy to work with.  Although he often runs jobs as the project superintendent, he rarely if ever gets riled about anything that comes his way.  Roy handles any situation with quiet confidence.  His work ethic is strong and his craftsmanship is excellent.  This makes Roy an exemplary member of the Munger Team!

Roy grew up in Guilford, CT where he now resides with his wife and their two sons. Roy has always been an active supporter of athletics in the town of Guilford, particularly the sports of football and wrestling which both of his sons excel in.  Roy's interest in sports has also led him to become a referee for local football at the youth and high school levels.  When not in the sports arena Roy spends time working on his favorite on-going project...his home.  And, once in awhile in the Fall, he squeezes in a little time for deer hunting.
 
Roy is a dedicated employee who works hard to ensure that things run smoothly on the job sites.  His quiet strength and pleasing personality make him a solid presence on the Munger team.  Thanks for all you do Roy.  You are appreciated!!!

Thanks for reading our newsletter. We hope that you find the content to be timely, appropriate and beneficial. Your feedback is always welcome.

 

I hope that you will visit our website to learn more about Munger customers, our services and our company.

 

Sincerely,

Pam DeMaio

203-483-3645

www.mungerconstruction.com

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