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Pre-Construction Community

Meeting

P r e s e n t e d B y :

Construction Manager

Introduction

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POWDER HOUSE | MEETING OVERVIEW

The purpose of this evening’s community meeting is:

Introduction to Project’s Construction Manager, Essex Builders Corp.;

In-depth discussion of the Pre-Construction Process and what to expect during Construction timeframe;

Answer any questions or concerns regarding construction-specific items.

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POWDER HOUSE FOR SOMERVILLE PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Powder House for Somerville is an exciting adaptive re-use project transforming the former

Powder House Community School and Park into a live, work, educate, shop, andentertainment campus style environment.

This is achieved by replacing masonry walls with glass, and raising the existing courtyardand connecting it with the new plaza at ground level and creating residential units, makers’spaces, commercial units, artists’ hall, performance space, garage with bicycle parking,and park like setting open space.

POWDER HOUSE | PROJECT OVERVIEW

PROJECT TEAM COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:DEVELOPER

MarKa, LLCwww.markacommunities.com

ARCHITECTSebastian Mariscal Studio

www.sebastianmariscal.com

CONSTRUCTIONEssex Builders Corp.www.essexbuilderscorp.com

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ESSEX BUILDERS CORP. | PROJECT TEAM

Glen ForwardProject Executive

Steve RostanzoSuperintendent

Caillin MoyenProject Manager

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POWDER HOUSE | PROJECT RENDERING

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POWDER HOUSE | PROJECT RENDERING

Construction Manager

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Essex Builders Corp. is a full service general contracting and constructionmanagement firm. Founded in 1984, it is a leading provider of constructionservices in New England, with a portfolio of successful projects in excess of $1Billion.

For over three decades Essex Builders has forged lasting relationships, not onlywith its clients, but also with an extensive database of subcontractors andvendors. Its experienced and talented professionals manage each project toensure it is completed: on time; under budget; and exceeding the owner’sexpectations.

The philosophy of TEAMWORK, to which Essex Builders aspires, has successfullybenefited clients in both the public and private sectors including: senior-living;residential; commercial office; retail; healthcare; biotech; religious; corporate;financial; industrial; mixed-use; affordable housing; and education.

ESSEX BUILDERS CORP. | FIRM OVERVIEW

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PROGRAM

MANAGEMENT

The monitoring and implementation of a

complex set of interrelated cost and

schedule issues. Essex Builders utilizes proven

strengths in: project planning; feasibility

determination; organization and

management of project team; risk analysis and avoidance; permitting

services; scheduling; and project administration.

Because every project is unique, Essex Builders

helps clients choose the most appropriate option

for success.

DESIGN/ BUILD

The essence of Design/Build is

when quality, completion dates and costs are firmly

controlled by a single entity. By teaming with the architect best suited for the client’s building needs, Essex Builders is

able to implement a design in the

most efficient and economic manner.

CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT

As Construction Managers, Essex Builders becomes a contributing member of your team so

you, and your project, benefit from our

expertise. Our goal is to serve you by providing

value engineering to create savings whenever possible, and to minimize

project time while maintaining quality workmanship. This

approach facilitates early occupancy for the client since construction can

start prior to finalization of design documents.

GENERAL

CONTRACTING

In the role of General Contractor, Essex

Builders works with clients on a fixed price

basis. It delivers the project conforming to

plans and specifications of the owner’s architect and within an allotted

time-frame.

ESSEX BUILDERS CORP. | SERVICES

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ESSEX BUILDERS CORP. | PROJECT ROLE AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR THE POWDER HOUSE FOR SOMERVILLE PROJECT,

ESSEX BUILDERS WILL:

Provide leadership to the Team on construction related issues. Stay involved inthe Team process throughout the project.

Propose alternative and innovative construction methods.

Develop and implement a jobsite safety program.

Update construction schedules throughout the design and construction phase.

Provide continuity of the project personnel and ensure that adequate staffingis available to complete the project.

Manage subcontractors and suppliers effectively and provide qualified on-sitesupervision.

Assure full compliance with plans and specifications.

Maintain cost and quality control throughout the construction phase.

Assure timely project completion.

Community Awareness

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COMMUNITY AWARENESS | CONSTRUCTION Essex strives to meet the highest standards of work quality and successful project

delivery for both our clients and the communities in which we build. Essexadheres to a construction implementation strategy that prioritizes neighborhoodand community functionality such that there is minimal impact to the areathroughout the building process. This includes:

Online 3 Week Look-Ahead Construction Schedule (updated bi-weekly);

Traffic Management Plan;

Dust Control Measures;

Noise Control Measures;

Odor Control Measures

There is remediation work to be done on site. Essex Builders assures that thiswork and disposal of materials will be completed in full compliance with theguidelines set forth by State & Federal Regulatory Agencies.

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WORKING WITHIN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT TO MAINTAIN PROJECT SCHEDULE AND QUALITY

WHILE MINIMIZING NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT: Temporary Relocation of an existing foot traffic easement during construction period.

Notification of the easement prior to relocation. Review & implement work hour restrictions. Maintain clean & orderly site. Meet with abutters as necessary to review potential impacts. Provide a three week look ahead schedule to facilitate these discussions.

INTERFACE WITH THE CITY TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY: Review & implement sidewalk closure plans & City requirements. Coordinate temporary parking and road closures that may be necessary for deliveries or to

perform work. Temporary relocation of existing access easement.

IMPLEMENT MATERIAL STORAGE, TRASH RECYCLING & REMOVAL, AND PARKING LOGISTICS PLANS: Utilize existing adjacent paved lot & basketball court for material storage, parking, etc. during

initial phase of construction. Utilize parking garage area when work has progressed sufficiently to allow material storage,

parking, etc. to be relocated. Subcontractors will be urged to carpool whenever possible.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS | SITE LOGISTICS

Staging Plan

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POWDER HOUSE | STAGING PLAN

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POWDER HOUSE | STAGING PLAN

Milestone Dates

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POWDER HOUSE | MILESTONE DATES

Project Commencement: January 23, 2017JANUARY 2017

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FEBRUARY 2017S M T W T F S

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Ground Breaking: February 2017

Anticipated Project Completion: Summer 2018SUMMER 2018

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Look Ahead Schedule

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SAMPLE LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULE

Contact Information

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PROJECT WEBSITE

For Project Updates Please Visit:

www.essexbuilderscorp.com/powderhouse/

Website will be live by January 27th

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“PROJECT-SPECIFIC” CONTACT

Essex Builders Contact Info. Steve Rostanzo, Project Superintendent

srostanzo@essexbuilderscorp.comCell: 781-603-5856

Q & A

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Q & A

Questions & Answers

General Contractor | Construction Manager

275 Turnpike Street | Suite 310| Canton, MA| 02021781-326-3466 | www.essexbuilderscorp.com

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