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Jewett Construction performs renovations for First Colebrook Bank

Jewett Construction has recently completed renovations to an existing bank building in Portsmouth, now occupied by First Colebrook Bank. Through interior and exterior renovations, the building, located at 2400 Lafayette Rd., has been transformed into a new branch for First Colebrook Bank. As construction manager for this project, Jewett designed and built HVAC system additions and modifications, as well as electrical systems. Interior renovations included millwork; acoustical ceilings; carpet & resilient flooring; plumbing; painting; and additional interior finishes and fixtures. Renovations performed on the exterior include new EIFS, roof coping, and painting. Jewett's designer was Bruce Ronayne Hamilton Architects, of New Ipswich, NH, and work was performed by subcontractors such as Glenn Brann of Chester, NH; Peak Painters of Barrington, NH; Seacoast Glass of Portsmouth, NH; and Commercial Insulators of Candia, NH. Jewett Construction is a Raymond, NH-based design-build / construction management firm specializing in commercial and industrial projects throughout New England. Jewett's clients include such well-known organizations as Northeast Credit Union, SIGSAUER, Team Nissan, Exeter Hospital and Manchester Community College. Additional information about the firm can be found on its web site, www.jewettconstruction.com
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