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Jewett completes 2,830 s/f interior fit-up

Jewett Construction has recently completed interior fit-up work at the Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union at 1595 Bridge St. Project work consisted of fit-up construction to 2,830 s/f of interior space in an existing building and included millwork, doors, frames, hardware, glass and glazing systems, interior finishes, fire sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Jewett worked with subcontractors including Blue Dot Glass of Hooksett, N.H. for aluminum entrance doors; David Horwitz Associates of Salem, Mass. for interior doors and frames; Deschenes Acoustics of Francestown, N.H. for acoustical ceilings; Gate City Electric of Nashua, N.H. for electrical service; Gemini Construction Co., Inc. of Hollis, N.H. for metal framing; Horizon Metals, Inc. of Derry, N.H. for HVAC; Kingdom Contract Flooring of Plaistow, N.H. for flooring; PAL Painting & Construction Services of Beverly, Mass. for painting; Rick Jean Plumbing & Heating of Dracut, Mass. for plumbing services; Tri State Sprinkler Corp. of Derry, N.H. for fire protection; and Windham Millwork of Windham, ME for architectural millwork. Design was provided by DRL Associates of Weymouth, Mass. for NES Group of Mansfield, Mass.
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