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Summer 2012

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Hoke County Schools recently broke ground on a new Middle School—Sandy Grove Middle—which will be the first newly constructed school in the state financed through a public-private partnership. Metcon Construction is the Construction Manager at Risk for the 75,000-square-foot facility that will serve 600 students.

The school system wants the project to set a precedent for leadership in energy and environmental design. The school will be a “Net Zero” facility that incorporates extensive LEED and Green Building components including large Photo Voltaic and Geo-thermal systems. It is the 1st “Net Zero” school in North Carolina and the first privatized, net zero building in the nation that incorporates QSCBs, NMTCs and solar tax credits. The school is designed to achieve LEED GOLD certification.

As a result, the school will generate more electricity onsite than it consumes; excess energy will be sold to a utility company and will serve as a source of revenue for the school system.

The new school is being financed through an innovative public-private partnership that has never been used in North Carolina for school financing.

Firstfloor K-12 Solutions and SFL+a Architects is partnering with Metcon Construction to help make their vision a reality. Partnering with Metcon has been integral to the project’s success.

Robbie Ferris, President and CEO of SFL+a Architects, commented on Metcon’s vital role in the project, referencing their construction expertise and their overall commitment to the project.

“As you can imagine it’s a very complex project not only from a design standpoint but from a legal standpoint. Metcon has been that partner that we’ve needed, absolutely essential to make that project a success,” said Ferris.

The project is located at the corner of Chason and Arabia road in Lumber Bridge, NC.

1st NetZero School In NC Privatized, net zero building is first in nation that incorporates QSCBs, NMTCs and solar tax credits

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Robeson County Commissioners, State representatives and other local leaders gathered in late April to celebrate the completion of the long-awaited multi-purpose pavilion at the Southeastern N.C. Agricultural Center in Lumberton.

Speakers at the ribbon-cutting celebration–including state commissioner of agriculture Steve Troxler– emphasized the opportunities for economic growth the facility brings.

“If we continue to move forward, this will be a huge economic engine for Southeastern North Carolina,” Troxler said. ‘This is just the beginning.”

Several events have already been held. The Borderbelt Horseman’s Association held a horse show and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina held their annual “Dance of the Spring Moon” Powwow in May.

The facility was funded in part from a $3.7 million allotment from the state General Assembly and a $1.2 million contribution from the state Golden LEAF Foundation.

The building includes office space, restrooms and other support space. Eventually, other amenities such as stalls for horses, air conditioning and a more permanent flooring (for non-livestock events) will be added.

For more information please visit http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/ agcenters/southeastern/index.htm.

Located in Fayetteville, NC; a 172,500 s.f. luxury hotel and convention center. The building includes 167 suites, conference center, indoor pool & spa, exercise room, restaurant and bar. The hotel was constructed using block and plank construction with structural steel support members. It was designed to achieve LEED silver certification.

Embassy SuitesHotel & Conference Center

Located in Lumberton, NC; the project consisted of a 55,000 s.f. multi-purpose assembly building. The building construction included a pre-engineered superstructure with an insulated metal clad perimeter. It includes 40,000 s.f. of open space with equine footing and metal railing. One end of the facility houses public toilets and support spaces with CMU walls.

Southeastern Agriculture Multi-Purpose Pavilion

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New Multi-Use Pavilion Ribbon Cutting

UNCP Chavis Dining HallThe project consisted of a renovation of the Chavis Dining Hall at UNC-Pembroke in Pembroke, NC. Work included adding a sprinkler system to dining area and kitchen, new electrical and lighting, new HVAC and plumbing, new serving casework, kitchen equipment, and all new interior finishes (paint, ceramic tile, acoustical ceilings).

WSSU New Residence HallNew construction consisting of a 55,626 s.f. residence hall at Winston Salem State University in Winston Salem, NC. Residence hall includes 227 beds in a pod-style development, designed as one building with two 4-story towers connected by a single-story connector. Each floor includes a lounge area, study area, recycling area and laundry room. The building make-up will include an exterior and interior load bearing steel panel wall system with non-load bearing light-gauge interior metal framing and drywall finish. The exterior finishes will consist of brick masonry veneer with cast stone sills and asphalt shingle roofs over metal trusses and decking. Joint Venture with H. J. Russell & Company.

UNCP Givens Performing Arts Center Project consisted of a renovation to the UNCP GPAC on the university campus in Pembroke, NC. New main ticketing offices with new glass enclosed ticket counter. Staff office repurposing and finish upgrades. Complete finish upgrades to interior of seating bowl as well as lobby and pre-function.

Unilever Waste Water Treatment PlantNew 5,818 square ft steel frame filter building at Unilever in Raeford, NC. Project includes precast panel walls that will process all wastewater for entire Unilever Manufacturing Plant. Project also includes construction of a steel shelter over two Equalizer Tanks as well as one Sludge tank that is adjacent to the new structure. New filter building will house a control room, laboratory, break room, and large wastewater processing area for the wastewater certified employees.

Fayetteville State University Rudolph Jones Student Center Renovation & ExpansionThis project is for renovation of existing 69,000 s.f. building and addition of 40,000 s.f. to the student center on the FSU campus in Fayetteville, NC. Functions currently in the student center are food service, post office, card office, office and meeting spaces. It is planned to increase food service, add the bookstore, ballroom/ conference spaces, and other student related functions. New “H-10” West Apex High School, “High Performance Building”The new West Apex High School ("H-10") includes design and construction of a new 300,000 s.f. prototype, 111 teaching space high school to serve 2,223 students. The new facility will be located on Humie Olive Road in Apex and is anticipated to open for the 2015 school year. Joint Venture with DH Griffin.

Removal, Replacement of Underground Domestic Water Piping at Veterans Medical Center, SalisburyReplace approximately 6000 LF Domestic Water Lines at the VA Medical Center, Salisbury, North Carolina. Replacement of existing cast iron domestic underground water lines ranging from 4" to 10" with new PVC restrain joint water piping at the VAMC Salisbury to include providing any means of temporary water lines required to maintain uninterrupted service to all Medical Center Buildings.

Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority Resource Center New construction of 8,162 SF Community Resource Building in Fayetteville, NC. Project to include cast stone, brick and CMU masonry, metal and wood framing, wood trusses, architectural woodwork, insulation, and metal roof panels.

NCSU Rick’s Hall Renovation – Two New Classrooms and Computer LoungeProject consists of a renovation of a 1923 classroom building on the NC State Campus in Raleigh, NC. Renovating space currently includes 2200 s.f. consisting of six offices. Work consists of demolition and upfit of existing walls, ceilings, floor material, electrical lighting and HVAC equipment and controls. The space will become two new large class rooms with new smartboards and student settings.

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The NC Indian Economic Development Initiative (NCIEDI) is partnering with Woodline Solutions to provide “LEEDing The Way... Green Education Courses” to their members and partners.

On June 1st, representatives from Woodline Solutions taught a six-hour “LEED 101” course at the Metcon Corporate Office in Pembroke. This course is designed to introduce contractors and suppliers to LEED standards and green building concepts. Understanding the terms, categories and classifications associated with new sustainability trends are key to success in the green building market.

The course—and the associated one-hour weekly study sessions–will prepare program participants to take the LEED Green Associate Exam to receive their LEED Green Associate credential. This credential attests to the candidate’s knowledge of good environmental practice and skill, and reflects an understanding and support of green

design, construction and operations. The LEED Green Associate credential is the first step towards becoming a LEED Accredited Professional.

JocCole “J.C.” Burton of Woodline Solutions led the training session. Ms. Burton has more than 15 years of development, program management and construction experience. She has penned several published articles, most relating to sustainability; she remains on the forefront of implementing green technologies and standards.

Tony Hayes, NCIEDI Chief Executive Officer, commended workshop attendees for their commitment to bettering themselves and their companies, and spoke briefly about the need for green education throughout the state.

As part of the training initiative, program participants agreed to track their progress towards achieving LEED certifications and record any associated future successes they may be able to achieve due to the specialized training.

Metcon Hosts LEED Training in Partnership with NCIEDI and Woodline Solutions

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In collaboration with Progress Energy, TIC Holdings Inc. and the State Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses, Metcon recently co-hosted a HUB Certification training session and supplier outreach event at the New Hanover Public Library in Wilmington, NC. The session, held on June 5th, provided historically underutilized businesses with step-by-step HUB certification assistance. The event also provided local businesses an opportunity to learn more about Progress Energy and network with TIC and Metcon.

For more information about HUB certification visit http://www.doa.nc.gov/hub/default.aspx

Aaron Thomas, President/CEO of Metcon was recently appointed to the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC) Board of Directors. UMCNC’s mission is to promote excellence, opportunity and growth for minority contractors by actively engaging in activities related to: education, training and capacity building; economic and business development; collaboration and strategic alliances; governmental and legislative advocacy; and leadership development.For more information about UMCNC, visit http://umcnc.org/

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We talked about how do we bring green education to the American Indian community because of the lack of green that was in the Indian community–and in the minority community overall–and we’re just extremely happy that we can hopefully do something together to benefit all of us moving forward,” said Tony Hayes.

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