New Haven, CT BOND has expanded its local office. BOND adds a team of professionals to service traditional building division clients in the education, healthcare and district energy markets. This announcement comes on the heels of several new project wins for clients such as the University of Connecticut (UCONN) and Yale University. 

BOND hired the following construction professionals committed to the state’s market:

• Tim Peer, P.E., vice president, district energy continues to lead a specialized team of professionals focused on delivering complex district energy projects for clients in the higher-education market. Peer has over 25 years’ experience solving the unique challenges and requirements of campus district heating, cooling and microgrid projects. He was recently appointed to the board of directors of the International District Energy Association (IDEA). 

• John Turner, project executive, joins Peer as senior leadership on the district energy team as part of the building division. He brings more than 24 years of utilities construction and project management experience in co-generation and central utility projects that have spanned across the higher education, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. Turner’s diverse background in the industries of design, operations, maintenance and commissioning have given him a broad understanding of client needs. 

• Mark Rollins, project superintendent, is a proven construction supervisor with on-site management and field supervision experience. He has supervised multiple projects in the fields of healthcare and energy and works effectively with architects, engineers, contractors and inspectors. In his role at BOND, he creates accurate takeoffs and manages contracting, purchasing and invoicing with a high level of skill. He is also well experienced in reading process and instrument drawing (P&ID) and isometric piping drawings. 

• Lee Ann Sullivan, LEED AP, senior estimator, brings her experience and expertise in estimating and pre-construction services within the context of a wide range of delivery methods including construction management at risk, lump sum bid and design build. Sullivan has led major projects in healthcare, pharmaceutical, education, infrastructure and commercial markets. She is a LEED accredited professional and holds a bachelor of arts degree in Engineering Studies from Lafayette College.

• Eric Fontaine, superintendent, has over 10 years’ experience supervising complex projects within the education industry. He oversees the daily construction of BOND projects in institutional, corporate renovations and new construction. He is responsible for the safe management of the site, resolving issues and addressing changes with the owner and designer.

• Kevin McConnell, project manager, brings strong expertise managing construction projects from preconstruction to turnover. With 13 years’ experience, McConnell works cohesively with all members of the project team to oversee project operations including scheduling, procurement, tracking and billing. His project portfolio includes higher-education and K-12 renovations, laboratories, corporate interiors and transportation facilities. 

Dale Burr, Senior Project Manager joined BOND in 2015 and brings strong value to the Connecticut team with over 30 years’ construction management experience. He recently managed the successful completion of UMass Dartmouth’s new School of Marine Science & Technology (SMAST), a $55 million, world-renown facility. Dale centers his projects around forging client partnerships through consistent communication and strong team management, leading to superior construction results.  

“We are excited to expand our New Haven, Connecticut office with an exceptional new Building Division Team,” said Daniel Ramos, BOND’s Regional Manager, Southern New England. “We’ve established many successful client relationships and business partnerships throughout Connecticut and Southern New England. This team will allow us to provide the most reliable services to our clients.”