Governor Chafee to honor Modern Design + Construction on May 11 - 80th anniversary

Governor Lincoln Chafee will honor Modern Design + Construction (MD+C) with a Gubernatorial Citation that commemorates MD+C's 80th anniversary for operating as a business in the State of Rhode Island. The Chafee will tour MD+C's Providence headquarters on May 11 and meet MD+C's skilled designers, engineers, and craftsmen. MD+C was established in Providencein 1932. The firm evolved in response to the market need for newly designed hospitality and retail stores following the repeal of Prohibition. Bold concepts called for one plan, one responsibility, and one price. Ned Capozzi, Jr., president and third generation of the founder, joined the firm in 1982 and expanded MD+C's focus to include high-end residential and corporate projects. MD+C is headquartered in a 50,000 s/f facility on 242 West Exchange St. MD+C employs 35 design and building professionals who collaborate on 25 major residential, corporate, healthcare, and hospitality projects annually. Capozzi said, "Our 80th anniversary as a R.I. business is a significant milestone and MD+C is honored to receive a Gubernatorial Citation from Gov. Chafee. When the Governor tours our Providence headquarters next month to meet the many talented Rhode Islanders who work here, he will follow in his father's footsteps. In the 1960s, my father and fellow employees proudly welcomed Governor John Chafee to MD+C's Providence headquarters." MD+C offers an integrated project delivery system to meet commercial and residential construction needs. This system moves away from the design-bid-build process and represents a return to the masterbuilder concept where the entire building team works collaboratively throughout the design and construction phases. Design/Build services are contracted through one entity for one unified flow of work. MD+C assumes full responsibility for projects with owners to assure efficient execution. MD+C approaches projects with a thorough understanding of the construction process. Their experienced team of designers, project managers, and craftsmen effectively manage all design and construction details. MD+C estimates construction costs and establishes schedules early in the design phase to provide owners with realistic construction budgets and firm completion dates. Their design + construct model brings together all the stakeholders — owners, architects, designers, project managers, subcontractors — to collaborate through all phases. MD+C's award-winning residential division combines architecture, construction, and landscaping into an integrated project. Their team acts as the single point of responsibility for exceptional owner-focused luxury home design and construction. Their residential capabilities include historic restorations, renovations, additions, and conservatories. For 80 years, they have worked on a variety of distinct properties, ranging from upscale townhomes in Boston to Shingle Style homes in Newport to high-rise apartments in Manhattan. MD+C's commercial division specializes in new facility construction and interior fit-outs. Their commercial portfolio includes the financial, healthcare, hospitality, and retail industries. MD+C's reputation for master cabinetmaking and architectural woodwork dates back nearly a century. Their manufactory equipped with state-of-the art machinery has produced exquisite fitted cabinetry and hand-joinery for many exclusive projects from the White House to the executive offices of Fortune 500 companies. Their cabinetmakers adhere to the Architectural Woodwork Institute's standards of excellence. MD+C seeks to be environmentally conscious and incorporates FSC harvested veneers and hardwoods.