Augusta, ME Jewett Construction Co., Inc. has begun construction on a new Hyundai and Chrysler dealership for the Darling’s Auto Group.

Shown (from left) are: Darling’s VP of operations Kevin Tesseo; Darling’s service director Jason Witts; Darling’s general manager Lance Quinn; Darling’s collision center director Todd Farrin; Darling’s executive VP Chuck Rohn; Jewett executive VP Steve Harris; Jewett president Craig Jewett; Darling’s president Jay Darling; Darling’s VP of fixed operations Carrie Meo; Darling’s community outreach director Lynne Darling; and Jewett project manager Bronson Raspuzzi.

Designed by the team of Bruce Ronayne Hamilton Architects and Summit Engineering to comply with the manufacturer’s latest image upgrade requirements, the 32,578 s/f dealership will be shared by the Hyundai and Dodge/Chrysler brands and will utilize a Butler Manufacturing hybrid building design that includes both a pre-engineered metal building and conventional steel construction. The facility’s exterior includes insulated metal panels for energy efficiency as well as the latest Hyundai Element designed by Architectural Graphics, Inc. The interior includes offices, a two-story showroom, full service area and parts department.

Jewett Construction, an official Butler Builder, is a family-owned design-build/construction management firm specializing in automotive, commercial and industrial projects throughout the Northeast. Its clients include such well-known organizations as Emerson Toyota, the Herb Chambers Companies, SIGSAUER, Kennebunk Savings Bank, and the Exeter Area YMCA.