Engelberth Achieves Truss Setting Milestone
at Spruce Camp
Stowe, Vermont:
Engelberth Construction, Inc. of Colchester marked a major milestone at the end
of February on the new Spruce Camp Base Lodge at Spruce Peak.
Over the course of the winter, the future base lodge that will serve as Stowe
Mountain Resort's primary source for skier services rose out from underneath
the heavy snows as crews began erecting the main timber trusses of the 80-foot
clear span octagon timber frame.
Crews began setting the Douglas-fir heavy timber roof
trusses on February 21. While the temperature was a cold four degrees,
the skies were blue with minimal wind, allowing for crews to work safely and
efficiently. Two cranes were utilized during the setting of the trusses,
as well as a combination of four scissor/boom lifts. The operation
involved approximately 22+ people throughout the day.
Tim Engelberth, project manager for Engelberth Construction
stated “The truss erection could not have been achieved without the
determination and dedication of our crews and subcontractors who met our weekly
milestones. During January and early February, tasks such as shoveling
snow off the ground and metal decks, moving blankets to protect footing pours,
and building tents and enclosures for wall and slab pours, all were critical
activities that insured that the structure was ready to accept the
trusses.”
The new Spruce Camp Base Lodge will include restaurants, a
bar & lounge, indoor & outdoor fireplaces, rental & repair shops,
retail, tickets, and year-round conference & event space. The beautifully
designed building is located adjacent to the new ‘Over Easy’
gondola, providing convenient access to the slopes of both Spruce and Mount Mansfield. The opening date for the new Base Lodge
is next ski season, 2008/2009.
About Engelberth Construction
Engelberth Construction, Inc., is a Construction
Manager/General Contractor with full-service offices in Colchester,
Vermont, and Keene, New Hampshire.
Engelberth employs over 230 people on projects throughout Vermont,
New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
About Spruce Peak
at Stowe
Spruce Peak
at Stowe, which is being developed by AIG Global Real Estate, is a new
slope-side community that is well underway at the base of Spruce
Peak and Mt.
Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont.
The intimate alpine neighborhood will boast enviable homes for purchase, a
world-class spa and wellness center, an 18-hole golf course, performing arts
center, dining and retail esplanade, swimming pool, ice skating rink and a new
luxury hotel, Stowe Mountain Lodge, which will be the centerpiece of the
community.
Of the more than 2,000 acres of land
at Spruce Peak at Stowe, only 35 will be used for development, demonstrating a
genuine commitment to environmental stewardship while creating year-round
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to Stowe. www.sprucepeak.com
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Karen Rouse
Marketing Coordinator
Engelberth Construction, Inc.
463 Mountain View Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
Direct: 802.846.2328
Direct Fax: 802.419.1728
www.engelberth.com