High-Profile Focus: Year-In-Review
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December 2025
DEW Construction Wraps Up a Year of Educational and Community-Building Projects
Bellows Free Academy / Photo by Ryan Bent Photography
Ribbon cutting for Burlington School District’s Aviation, Career, and Technical Education Center
Williston, VT – DEW Construction is celebrating the completion of several projects across Vermont, each designed to strengthen communities and support long-term growth in education, workforce development, and local enterprise. In Fairfax, DEW Construction recently completed the Bellows Free Academy renovation and expansion, a multi-year project that included 139,663sf of renovations and 17,922sf of new construction. In partnership with the Franklin West Supervisory Union and Black River Design Architects, the project modernized the school’s infrastructure to improve safety, accessibility, and functionality. The expansion added new classrooms for elementary, middle, and high school students and upgraded key areas including science, music, and cafeteria spaces. Updated systems and finishes were installed throughout to enhance energy efficiency and comfort. In Manchester, DEW Construction has completed work on the Lost Marble Brewing Company, the town’s first brewery and a new community gathering
place. The 9,725sf facility includes a 10-barrel brewing system, open-concept kitchen, and mezzanine meeting space. Designed by BMA Architects & Planners, the building reflects Manchester’s historic marble industry through a blend of industrial and modern design elements. The brewery is expected to create 20 permanent jobs and supported more than 100 construction and trade positions during development. In South Burlington, DEW Construction recently celebrated the grand opening of the Burlington School District’s Aviation, Career, and Technical Education Center at Burlington International Airport. The 33,000sf facility, partially funded by a $10 million federal grant, transformed a former hangar into a state-of-the-art educational hub offering programs in aviation, manufacturing, and automotive technology. Built in collaboration with Freeman French Freeman Architects, the center features advanced flight simulators, fully equipped workshops, and dedicated classrooms to prepare
Burlington School District’s Aviation, Career, and Technical Education Center
students for high-demand technical careers. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to help bring the Burlington School District’s New Aviation, Career, & Technical Education Center center to life,” said Sara
Bosworth, senior project manager at DEW Construction. “Being part of a project that creates real opportunities, strengthens Vermont’s workforce, and invests in the long-term vitality of our communities is deeply meaningful.”
Allen & Major Associates Reflects on a Year of Growth, Milestones, and Recognition Submitted by Allen & Major Associates, Inc. As 2025 draws to a close, Allen & Major Associates, Inc. (A&M) is proud to reflect on a year defined by growth, leadership, and accomplishment. From major project milestones to industry recognition, this year marked a new chapter for the firm, one guided by its next generation of leadership. At the start of 2025, Carlton Quinn, P.E.; Nicholas Dellacava, P.E.; and Philip Cordeiro, P.E. assumed ownership as partners of Allen & Major Associates. Together, they continue to build upon the firm’s 54-year legacy while driving innovation, collaboration, and clientfocused service across all disciplines. This year, A&M was honored by
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Carlton Quinn
Nicholas Dellacava
Banker & Tradesman’s Best of 2025 awards, earning top distinctions as Best Engineering Firm and Best Site Survey Team. The annual readers’ poll celebrates companies whose work exemplifies quality, service, and impact across Massachusetts’ real estate, design, and construction industries.
Philip Cordeiro
In addition, Construction Business Review recognized A&M among the Top Land Survey Consulting Firms of 2025, highlighting the firm’s technical precision, reliability, and integration of advanced surveying technologies across complex development projects. “These honors reflect the dedication
and expertise of our people,” said Quinn. “A&M continues to strengthen its multidisciplinary approach, combining our disciplines to deliver integrated, results-driven solutions.” Throughout 2025, A&M’s teams successfully advanced a wide range of projects across the Northeast, including mixed-use, tech, institutional campuses, recreation, and multi-family residential. “2025 was a year of transition, achievement, and forward momentum,” said Quinn. “As we look ahead to a milestone year for A&M, we remain committed to building on our strong foundation of experience in site design, supporting the growth of our teams, and providing our clients with the service that they have come to expect.”