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Message From the President
Metal Buildings Receive Stamp of Approval
While reviewing some literature I received
recently I
was encouraged to read an article outlining
the "stamp of approval" placed on metal
buildings. A
metal building system is an integrated set of
components and assemblies that form a
building. It
includes roof and wall sheeting, purlins,
girts, frames,
columns, and accessories.
Design flexibility is one of the main
benefits of metal
building systems. Design-Build metal
building systems
are pre-engineered to exact customer
specifications. Sophisticated metal building
systems
can readily incorporate aesthetically appealing
exteriors, such as glass, wood, stucco, brick
and
stone. This results in versatile structures
ranging
from creating dramatic effects, to quietly
blending in
with their surroundings.
Metal Buildings can also be expanded and/or
converted easily as customer needs change. For
example, removing an end wall, erecting new
framework and adding matching wall
and roof coverings can result in a time
efficient, cost
effective addition to an existing metal building.
Industry experts estimate that one may save
up to
30% in construction costs on metal buildings,
depending on the project. Cost savings begin
in the
planning stages where frame, roof, and wall
components are designed to exact owner
specifications using advanced computer methods.
Pricing is more accurate because of metal
building
system standardization. Contractors and
customers
know the specific costs from the outset thus
reducing budget pressures that may occur.
A large portion of the construction of metal
buildings
takes place almost immediately, reducing
project time
and costs. Metal buildings can be put up in
weeks
vs. the months required for conventional
building
materials and methods. In addition, metal
buildings
have long-term value as they won't rot, warp
or be
prone to insect infestation. They are
corrosion and
fire resistant, durable and energy efficient.
Munger Construction is an authorized Varco-Pruden
Builder. Varco-Pruden is one of the
largest metal building systems manufacturers
in the
world, producing the most well designed, highest
quality, most efficient commercial and
industrial
buildings available. We have developed a
positive
business relationship with Varco-Pruden
throughout
the past 13 years.
Modern metal building systems have proven to
be an
attractive alternative for the cost-conscious
building
owner. If you would like to learn more about
metal
building systems options please feel free to
contact
me.
David A. DeMaio, President
203-483-3645
daviddemaio@mungerconstruction.com
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Greetings!
Thanks for reading our newsletter. We hope that
you
find the content to be timely, appropriate and
beneficial.
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| Recent Success Story |
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The
Lee Company in Westbrook, CT is a
manufacturing company specializing in producing
miniature hydraulic parts for aerospace,
automotive
and medical fields and industries. They are
a family
owned business with several locations
including the
one on Pettipaug Road in Westbrook, CT.
Pat Munger Construction has developed a
positive,
mutually beneficial business relationship
with The Lee
Company and we have worked together to complete
a variety of construction projects for their
manufacturing company. These projects
include roof
repairs on various buildings, soffits and siding
replacement on Building 4, and most recently the
completion of a 30,000 square foot building,
Building
8.
Building 8 is a partial cold storage building
consisting
of 10,000 square feet of heated space and 20,000
square feet of unheated space. The heated space
allows for the storage of sensitive
equipment. The
building is a pre-engineered steel building
from Varco-
Pruden Building Systems.
Lee Company is an ever-expanding company and
this
facility allows for the onsite storage of
equipment
and furnishings while areas of the campus are
being
renovated. The building features a
Varco-Pruden, C-
B-1 frame system with one column per frame
line in
its 100-foot width, Varco-Pruden 24-gage
standing
seam roof system which is the workhorse of the
Varco-Pruden family of roof systems, and Varco-
Pruden interior metal liner panel for
durability and
appearance.
The project also required site work, paving,
and site
drainage work. One particular challenge was the
pouring of a 608-yard concrete slab. This was
successfully accomplished using only one slab
pour.
Munger Construction wishes the Lee Company
well in
their continuing growth and expansion.
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| Work-in-Progress |
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Pat Munger Construction is providing general
contracting and construction services to
complete a
new, multifaceted addition for Bishops
Orchards and Farm Market in Guilford,
CT.
Bishops is a
family owned and operated farm market that has
been in business since 1871. Consistent growth,
health trends and continual customer requests
for
additional product lines created a space
shortage in
many different areas of their current
facility. This
led Bishops to invest in an additional 7,220
square
feet of space to serve sales, office, bakery and
kitchen, freezer and cooler, storage and common
area requirements.
"Once we received our design plans we went
directly to Munger and asked how they would go
about helping us with our renovation. We did
not
seek a proposal from anyone else," said Keith
Bishop,
Co-CEO. "We have a high regard for Munger as
they
have
delivered quality work, on schedule, for all the
previous projects they have done for our family
business, added Jonathan Bishop, Co-CEO.
This is the eighth addition for a facility,
which
originated in 1928. The challenge is to
blend the
current renovation with the prior seven
additions.
According to Michael Cormier, Project
Manager, "this
complex project enables Munger to showcase a
wide
variety of talents such as carpentry and
framing,
masonry, structural steel, roofing, interior
trim and fit-
out and mechanical services." "This is a
challenging
job with many hi-tech elements."
One unique characteristic is the addition of
a 1½
story octagonal shaped entrance with a
wrap-around
porch. An additional challenge is the
upgrade of
existing facilities to the same fire and
safety code
levels as the new addition.
An on-going challenge is that the majority of
work is
performed during business hours. Particular
attention
must be paid to ensure that areas are
accessible and
safe for employees and customers at all times.
Why not stop by and see what's new at Bishops
Orchards and Farm market today?
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| Company News |
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Munger Construction is dedicated to creating and
maintaining the safest possible work site for
its
employees, sub-contractors and our customers.
All
employees who have been previously certified
in an
OSHA 10-hour outreach program for construction
took a refresher course on June 22, 2005. All
new employees will then participate in the
initial 10-
hour OSHA Training Course this September.
Safety is a high priority for the Munger team
and
every effort is made to ensure that all
employees are
fully trained and certified. We have also
developed a
complete safety program and hazard communication
program. This program is available for your
review in
our jobsite trailers and in our corporate office.
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| Emloyee Spotlight |
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Domenic Maturo is a qualified,
well-rounded
employee on the Munger Team. He came to Munger
Construction on October 25, 1999.
One of Domenic's strengths is his
versatility. He is
capable of performing a wide variety of work
including foundation work, carpentry,
interior finishes,
roofing and metal building system work.
Domenic's
assigned tasks are always completed to the
highest
level of quality and he has developed a good
level of
comfort interacting with our sub contractors.
Domenic is also highly safety conscious and
enforces
all measures necessary to maintain a safe work
environment at all times.
Congratulations go out to Domenic and Andrea on
their marriage on June 11, 2005! Best Wishes
to you
both!! Domenic and Andrea live in Branford.
Even in his free time Domenic enjoys doing
carpentry
work and home projects. He also plays the
guitar
and is a motorcycle enthusiast. On a
beautiful day
you just might catch Domenic enjoying a ride
on his
Harley Davidson Dyna Glide.
Domenic is hardworking and honest. We are
fortunate to have him as a valued employee on
the
Munger Team. Thanks Domenic!
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| Tech Tips |
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Do you have an old or outdated roof on your
metal
building? There is no need to remove an old
roof at
high cost, possible risk of weather damage and
interruption of you business. The
alternative is
the "Roof Hugger" retro-fit roofing system.
The "Roof Hugger" system provides a
secure, one-
piece attachment designed to address the
problems
related to covering old and out dated metal
building
roofs. The sub-purlin system, when used as
part of
a total roof-over system, allows for the
existing roof
to remain in place while the new roof is
installed
without a shutdown in business operations.
The "Roof Hugger" system maintains the
integrity of
the original design loadings. It also
achieves "thermal break" air space between
old and
new roof sheets. This allows for optional
insulation.
We have used the "Roof Hugger" system
successfully
on a variety of projects throughout the past
five
years. Please give us a call if you would
like further
information on the "Roof Hugger" system.
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