CASE STUDIES

Manufacturing & Industrial Construction

 

Every project starts with a challenge, an idea, or an opportunity. Through the talents and skills of the entire PC Construction team, we rise to the challenge, turn an idea into reality, and produce significant benefits for our clients. We, like our clients, are proud of these accomplishments and would like to share some stories with you.

 

Anarobic Digester for Purpose Energy

The Challenge: Modify the digester vessel, the primary component for the anaerobic digestion process, mid-way through this designbuild project at a Vermont micro-brewery to accommodate the client’s revised schedule and financing delays without impacting the integrity of the process. > Download PDF

 

Coventry Landfill Gas Fire Restoration

The Challenge: During routine operation at the Washington Electric Cooperative in Coventry, Vermont, a fire started in one of the engines and quickly spread throughout the building rendering the facility useless. > Download PDF

 

Green Mountain Power Penstock Replacement Phase II

The Challenge: Identify the appropriate penstock material for Green Mountain Power for Phase II of their penstock replacement project, which PC Construction originally began constructing the previous year. > Download PDF

 

The Jackson Laboratories Utilities Upgrade

The Challenge: The Jackson Laboratory had received a $1 million grant from Efficiency Maine to install a biomass-fired boiler system. Due to their stringent requirements for fuel storage, deliveries, and uptime, they needed a proven technology that would have a very low impact on their surroundings... > Download PDF

 

National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center

The Challenge : Due to a $4 million budget overrun, the construction of the United States Department of Agriculture National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) planned for Franklin, Maine, was in jeopardy. > Download PDF

 

Vermont Public Power Supply Authority 40 MW Electrical Power Peaking Plant

The Challenge: The owner-furnished Electrical Service Building was found to significantly exceed the budget and impact the project schedule. The PC Construction team needed to quickly find an alternative that would allow the project to stay on schedule and within budget. > Download PDF