News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: February 19, 2016
North Branch Construction completes 26,200 s/f Laconia Central Fire Station
Laconia Central Fire Station - 848 North Main Street - Laconia, NHLaconia, NH North Branch Construction has completed construction at the Laconia Central Fire Station on 848 North Main St. The project included the renovation of 13,200 s/f of the existing two-story CMU block and steel framed building and the addition of a 13,000 s/f, two-story steel-framed building with brick and PVC trimmed façade to house new administrative offices, dormitory facilities, an emergency operations center training facility, and additional vehicle storage. Through North Branch’s coordination, the fire station remained in full service throughout the extensive renovations.
Construction was completed on time and has already won an award – the Golden Hammer Award from the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Design for the project was provided by Warrenstreet Architects.
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