Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition, 2007
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High-Prrofille Montthlly Presents C.E. Floyd Company, Inc.
Performance with Integrity: C.E. Floyd Meeting Project Objectives
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edford, MA - C.E. Floyd Company, established in 1989, is headquartered in Bedford, Mass. with an office in Middletown, Conn. They perform work throughout New England in the biotech, commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality and religious sectors. C.E. Floyd Company’s goal on each project is to assist the owner in meeting the project objectives, while delivering a project the client expects and deserves. It is a given that all owners expect a quality product and C.E. Floyd is committed to providing the highest possible quality every time. However, other objectives are not always so clear. Sometimes the priority may be implementing a phased move-in schedule, other times there are rigid budget constraints, or there may be requirements to meet the special needs of a tenant. The bottom line is that good communication is required during the preconstruction phase of a project. It is of the utmost importance to identify, early in the
Charles Floyd, president and CEO, credits the employees for the success of the company. “Our people are our greatest asset. They are smart, dedicated, collaborative and passionate about their work.” 2007 Awards/Achievements • ABC Accredited Quality Contractor – AQC - is an accreditation program that honors construction firms which have documented their commitment to four key areas of corporate responsibility: safety, employee benefits, training and community relations. • ABC STEP Platinum - The qualifications for a Safety Training and Evaluation Process Award were developed by contractors for contractors in order to quantify a company’s safety and training programs. • AGC Build New England Award for the Overlook Life Care Community, Charlton, Mass. Architect: EGA, P.C. Architects Significant recent projects include the Overlook Life Care Community in
Theater entrance, Lawrence Academy, Groton, Mass. planning stages, the pertinent needs and priorities of each project in order to get the team working together to achieve success. C.E. Floyd’s motto is Performance with Integrity. They achieve the “performance” by meeting the owner’s objectives through clear communication with the entire project team to develop an understanding of the specific requirements and priorities of every project. They do it with “integrity” by always being open and honest to eliminate second-guessing by any of the team.
Gibbet Hill Grill, Groton, Mass. Photography: Warren Jagger Photography
Charlton, Mass. When the original contractor scheduled to build The Overlook Life Care Community backed out, Retirement Living Services called C.E. Floyd Company. The two, along with Overlook architect EGA, P.C. and interior designer Wellesley Design Group, had just completed a similar project together. C.E. Floyd verified the GMP in two weeks without having seen any documentation prior to the effort. By the end of the third week manpower had been mobilized
Performing Arts Center, Overlook Life Care Community, Charlton, Mass. www.high-profile.com
Independent living units, Overlook Life Care Community, Charlton, Mass. Photographer: Innovative Exposures on site to begin construction. capped accessible. A separate theater By accelerating the foundation and entrance was constructed along with a spastructural steel contractors, C.E. Floyd was cious lobby to house the relocated art able to get ahead of schedule early in the gallery. The McDonald library was also project and maintain the pace throughout enlarged and gained a curved glass wall the building effort. This resulted in build- leading out to a new terrace as well as a ing turnovers five months and three new circulation desk and breakout rooms months early. for small group work. The college office The incredible effort put forth by space was expanded and now includes a everyone involved is rarely seen. The large conference room and several offices friendly competition between subcontrac- for the college counseling staff, who had
Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel, Concord Academy, Concord, Mass. Photography: Damianos Photography
tors kept the project ahead of schedule, while the close-knit relationship between The Overlook, RLS, EGA, P.C. and C.E. Floyd allowed for a relaxed, open environment. The Overlook Life Care Community addition included a 290,000 sf, 205-unit independent living facility and a 20,000 sf performing arts center and natatorium for independent seniors. Amenities include commons and service areas consistent with a continuing care retirement community, 200-seat auditorium, indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Apart from the main building the project also encompassed sitework for 14 units of independent living cottages, several carport structures, a scenic walking path, putting green and all associated roadways and utilities. Another major project was at Lawrence Academy in Groton, Mass. C.E. Floyd Company, working with Mount Vernon Group Architects, completed renovations and a 13,000 sf addition to the Ferguson Building at Lawrence Academy. The school’s largest auditorium gained 125 seats and was made handi-
outgrown their previous work area. Exterior improvements include a new parking lot by the theater entrance with a drop off circle. The parking lot required cutting into the side of a steep hill adjacent to a main road and near wetlands. Erosion control and communication with the town of Groton were very important to the success of this portion of the project. C.E. Floyd faced structural challenges due to concealed conditions in the existing building, which required a structural shoring system prior to demolition and through steel erection and eliminated the main access point for working inside the building. A temporary opening within the existing wall was created in order to accommodate excavating equipment. Other challenges C.E. Floyd encountered include extensive underpinning at the Ferguson Building and a neighboring building, elimination of project phasing to generate savings and accelerate the schedule and installation of an earth retention system with retaining wall footings 21 feet below an existing dormitory and 10 feet away.