Central Vermont Eyecare

LEED Certified New Construction

Client:   Central Vermont Eyecare
Location:   Rutland, VT
Surface Area: 4,900 ft2
Cost:   $980.000
Architect:   NBF Architects

The new home for “Central Vermont Eye Care” is a 4900 square foot, state-of-the-art  eye care facility.  Patients can enjoy a panoramic  view via a row of large picture windows in the spacious reception area, which also features a cherry panel ceiling, cherry trim and walls, soffit lighting, flat screen TV, and high tech sound system. Glass blocks separate the waiting room from the dispensing and reception areas. While light needed to be eliminated completely from the 8 exam and 2 treatment rooms, clerestory windows allow for an abundance of natural light throughout the common areas, staff lounge and offices.

The Challenges

Designed by NBF Architects, this project was built to achieve LEED certification, which emphasizes sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, usage of renewable and recycled materials and indoor environmental quality. The building will therefore be inexpensive to operate and maintain, while providing a healthy indoor environment for staff and patients alike.

Mount Equinox Visitor’s Center

A new Visitor's Center atop Mount Equinox in Manchester, Vermont

Client:  Mount Equinox Foundation
Location: Manchester, Vermont
Project:   Visitor’s Center and Chapel of the Carthusian Foundation
Architect:  NBF Architects

Atop Mount Equinox in Manchester, VT is the St. Bruno Scenic Viewing Center of the Carthusian Foundation. The center will provide a place for the tourists who take the trip up the famous Skyline Drive to relax and enjoy the scenery. Russell Construction Services was hired as Construction Manager and we worked closely with the Owner and NBF Architects on developing a budget, permitting, and value engineering,. . The former Skyline hotel had to be demolished, but was labeled as historic. Even though the hotel was in shambles and not repairable without substantial funds from the Owner, it was a very long drawn out process to get the approval from the Historical Society to demolish the building. The building housed the WEQX transmitter station in the existing basement. This needed to stay operational during demolition of the Skyline hotel and new construction of the Visitors Center. With much design, coordination and hard work we successfully protected and secured WEQX and it remained completely safe and operational during demolition and Construction.

Heritage Family Credit Union

Project Description

Client:   Heritage Family Credit Union
Location:   Rutland, VT
Surface Area: 27,000 ft2
Year Completed:   May, 2013
Value: $6,200.000
Architect:   BMA Architects

The 27,000 ft2 “Ron Hance Operations Center“ houses Heritage Family Credit Union’s day-to-day operations, call center, human resources, executive offices, several training rooms, break rooms, and a roof-top garden.

High end cherry paneling and trim, granite counter tops, granite floors and fine carpets were installed throughout the entire building. The operations area is a 5000 ft2 open concept room, which is open to the roof trusses. Sola tube dimmable skylights and many large exterior windows allow for natural lighting. “Floating” acoustical ceiling clouds provide the soundproofing. The open space is surrounded by offices and the business center.

The 2nd floor houses the executive department and an impressive, state-of-the-art boardroom that boasts electrified glass panels, drop down screens, projectors and a high tech sound system.

The outside of the building is clad in brick and stone veneer and concrete composite Nichiha panels.

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Town of Sunderland Town Hall

New Town Hall for the town of Sunderland

Client:  The Town of Sunderland
Location: Sunderland, VT
Project:  New Town Hall

 

Russell to build Town of Sunderland’s first Town Hall

The town of Sunderland has been working for nearly 30 years to make their vision of having a Town Hall a reality. Without any town offices, official records have been kept in the Town Clerk’s garage, which is a risky way of storing vital records.  The new building will provide office space, a large meeting room and a town vault.

Jackson Gore at Okemo Mountain

Jackson Gore at Okemo Mountain is a Luxury Condominium Hotel

Client:  Okemo Ski Area
Location: Ludlow, VT
Project:  250,000 sf Full Service Condominium Hotel

Russell Construction Services provided pre-construction and construction management services for this new 250,000 square foot full-service condominium hotel that includes 117 residential units, a 390-seat cafeteria, 280-seat lounge, and 210-seat restaurant. A fullservice state-of-the art kitchen serves both the restaurant and the cafeteria, and an adjoining day lodge accommodates skiers.
The lobby, lounge and restaurant have a stone and heavy timber motif with railed balconies and coffered ceilings. The exterior clapboard and stone facade features balconies and roof lines giving this a majestic presence.

A conference center and child care/learning center are also located within the complex. The retail shops include a ski rental and repair shop, ticket sales and group sales area. The development also includes a fitness center with an indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, steam room and locker rooms, and a 113-car underground parking facility.

Killington Medical Clinic

The Killington Medical Clinic at the base of the Killington Ski Resort

Client:  The Killington Medical Clinic
Location: Killington, VT
Project:  New Facility for Full Service Medical Clinic at Killington Mountain

As the Design/Build Contractor, Russell Construction Services was responsible for the design and construction of this new three story building located at the base of Killington Mountain.

The building is home to the Killington Medical Clinic, the offices of the ski patrol, Killington First Aid for the Rams Head area, X-ray and rehabilitation headquarters, casting operations, sports medicine work space, patient rooms, offices and a reception area.

The facility is open year round to provide care for the residents and guests.

The Gables

Independent Living Facility

Client:   The Gables
Location:   Rutland, VT
Delivery Method:  Design/Build
Size: 48,000 ft2 Phase I
Size: 32,000 ft2 Phase II
Year Completed:   October, 2004
Value: $8,500,000
Architect:   Morris Switzer Associates

The Gables, an independent living facility affiliated with Rutland Regional Medical Center, was Russell’s first project using prefabricated modular construction. The apartments were delivered to the site complete with the exception of finish paint, carpeting, and appliances. Using modular construction saved approximately four months on the schedule. Much of the interior finish work in the common areas, was performed by our own craftsmen.

Phase II included a 22-unit addition and was completed in the fall of 2004.

About The Gables

The Gables is a uniquely charming and attentive independent living community nestled away on 37 acres at the base of East Mountain in Rutland, Vermont. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, this full-service retirement community offers senior adults exceptional accommodations and amenities in a casual, friendly environment.

The Meadows at East Mountain

Assisted Living Facility with separate Special Care Wings in Rutland, Vermont

Client:  The Meadows at East Mountain
Location: Rutland, VT

The Meadows at East Mountain is a sixty room Assisted Living facility
designed to make residents feel at home with cozy common and dining areas and a beautiful garden area with a gazebo.   Large windows, detailed woodworking, multiple fireplaces and chandeliers are found throughout.

In 2007 and 2014, Russell Construction Services built 2 additional Special Care Wings to provide the Assisted Living Facility with a combined total of 20 additional beds to provide an intimate, homey and secure unit for residents assessed with greater physical and/or cognitive limitations. It allows  residents to “age in place” and avoid most long-term nursing home placements. Although it specializes in meeting the needs of those with dementia, it also services those residents who require extra physical support.

The new buildings feature a nurses station, kitchen, dining area office space, and a fenced in back yard with a sensory garden with fountains and stamped concrete sidewalks.

The additions were built while the existing facilities and wings were fully occupied.

The Victorian Inn at Wallingford

The Victorian Inn at Wallingford adds a new function room to their restaurant

Client:   Soo and Stanti Schonbachler
Location: Wallingford, Vermont
Project:  Addition of a new function room to historical Victorian structure
Architect:  NBF Architects

When the owners of the Victorian Inn decided to add an addition to
their fine dining restaurant and renovate the kitchen, they turned to Russell
Construction Services to help them realize their vision.
The challenge consisted of making the addition blend seamlessly
with the existing historical Victorian structure, and to minimize any
impacts from construction activities on the ongoing restaurant
operations. Our company completely fulfilled all of the owner’s
expectations with regards to schedule, budget and quality.  The restaurant remained open during construction of the new function room.

Alderman’s Toyota

New Auto Dealership for Alderman's Toyota

Client:   Alderman’s Toyota
Location:   Rutland, Vermont
Year Completed:   2002
Architect:   NBF Architects
Delivery Method:  Design/Build

Russell Construction led the design/build team for this new car dealership, consisting of a new showroom, as well as a maintenance and service area. Incorporating Toyota Corporation’s building design standard was a requirement of the project.

The design/build delivery method provided the owner with a single point of
contact for the entire duration of the project.

Toyota New Building Standards were a requirement of the design/build project