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Progress update: The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
December 16th, 2020
Impressive progress is being made with the $40 million renovation of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. As part of the first significant renovation to the facility since 2001, the project includes the expansion of marine life exhibits and the construction of a new 4D theater.
Posted in: Announcements, ProjectsWrapping up another great golf season
October 21st, 2020
Despite the challenges of COVID this year, the CSG team was fortunate to participate in a number of golf tournaments over the past few months. These are wonderful opportunities to connect with clients, industry folks and meet new potential clients and project partners, while supporting nonprofit organizations that provide services to the communities where we all live, work and play. Here is a wrap up of our 2020 golf season.
Posted in: Employees, AnnouncementsOur first virtual trade show
October 19th, 2020
Pivot. Adapt. Switch gears. We’ve all heard or used these terms since March 2020 to describe how we’ve managed to conduct business during these (wait for it…) unprecedented times. And while nothing can replace in-person, live interaction, businesses have been forced to come up with new and creative ways to connect with clients, partners and prospects on a personal level and in a digital environment.
Posted in: Employees, AnnouncementsPonus Ridge STEAM Academy: A Case Study for Moving Forward During COVID
October 16th, 2020
The renovation/addition of the former Ponus Ridge Middle School in Norwalk, Connecticut is quite remarkable. The project itself is impressive from a design and construction standpoint, transforming a school serving grades 6 through 8 into a state-of-the-art facility that will ultimately become a PreK-8 intra-district magnet school. However, what really makes this project stand out is the conditions and timing under which it was completed.
Posted in: Announcements, ProjectsGolfing for a cause
October 9th, 2020
Always looking to improve our golf game and support our community, CSG participated in a number of golf tournaments this summer and early fall. Let’s just say we had more fun than birdies, while helping to support some important causes including: Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, CT Assisted Living Association (CALA), CT School Buildings and Grounds Association (CSBGA), and The Construction Institute.
Posted in: Employees, AnnouncementsJFK Middle School groundbreaking ceremony
October 2nd, 2020
CSG, along with administrators from the Enfield School District, local officials and project partners, Gilbane Building Company and JCJ Architecture, celebrated the groundbreaking for the complete renovation of JFK Middle School in Enfield, CT on September 14, 2020. With an anticipated completion date of August 2022, this project will yield nearly 175,000 square feet of renovated space and add approximately 19,000 square feet of new construction.
Beam signing at Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford
October 1st, 2020
CSG was honored to be a part of the beam signing ceremony on the site of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford’s newest Club. On track for completion in fall of 2021, this new facility will provide important support to children and families in the South End of Hartford. CSG is working with design and construction partners JCJ Architecture and BBE – Bartlett Brainard Eacott.
Posted in: Media, AnnouncementsSeeking a solid partnership on your next project? Hire small.
August 31st, 2020
With generous budgets and deep benches, large firms arguably have a leg up when it comes to out-marketing and out-staffing. But big businesses often lack the personal touch that characterizes their small counterparts, and the very qualities that drive the successes of larger organizations can leave them failing to deliver in other areas that matter most to clients
Posted in: AnnouncementsJim Giuliano Featured in Blueprint Magazine
June 26th, 2020
Construction Solutions Group (CSG) president Jim Giuliano was recently profiled in Blueprint Magazine, a Portland, Maine based publication that spotlights construction and facilities professionals who are creating, maintaining and imagining better spaces.
Jonathan Gombotz joins CSG as Project Manager
February 3rd, 2020
Construction Solutions Group (CSG) is pleased to announce the hire of project manager Jonathan Gombotz.
Posted in: Employees, Announcements