Turner's Talking Summer 2023

New Addition Planned For Bow Elementary

The Turner Group (TTG) has been invited to team with the Bow School District to assist with the design and engineering of a new addition and targeted renovations to the Bow Elementary School. The addition will provide eight additional classrooms and offices for the growing school. Renovations will include new special education classrooms and sprinkler system, while upgrades will include the main office, restrooms, elevator, ceilings, security, electrical and fire alarm. DEW construction has been chosen to provide construction management services and Marc Jobin of Jobin Construction Services has been chosen to represent the school district as Owner’s Project Manager. We are proud to be working with another school district in our local community.   "We are excited to partner with DEW Construction, Jobin Construction Consultants and the Bow School District on this important project," said Bill Hickey, President of TTG. "The new addition will provide much-needed space for the school's growing student population, and the enhanced security features will help to keep students and staff safe." 

Back-to-School Donation Drive A HUGE Success! The Turner Group (TTG), Quantum Construction Consultants (QCC) and Turner Building Science (TBS) employees all teamed up to host an internal Back-to-School supply drive. Everyone pitched in to provide classroom supplies to teachers and faculty at Barnstead Elementary School (BES).    "We understand that teachers often have to purchase some supplies out of their own pockets," said Rick Wolf, Jr., QCC. "We wanted to do something to help support the teachers and their students and to help take some financial burden off the staff."   The supply drive was organized and held at the end of the school year so that teachers could receive the supplies on their last day of school. This was the Team's best opportunity to give teachers a head start on planning for the upcoming year and hopefully reduce the amount of supplies they would need to purchase.   The donations included a variety of supplies, including basic items such as pencils, paper, markers, crayons, and glue. Even special requests from the OT, PT and Library departments were filled. These supplies will be used across the school community.   "We are so grateful for their donation," said BES Principal Kara Robdau. "These supplies will make a big difference for our teachers and students."   "We are proud to be able to support our local schools," said Wolf. "We believe that education is the key to a better future, and we are committed to helping our community's children succeed."   The donations were well received by the faculty at BES. "This is a huge help," said one teacher. "I often have to spend my own money on supplies, so this is a real relief."   Another teacher said, "I'm so grateful to Turner Group for thinking of us. These supplies will make a big difference in our classrooms."   The donations were a welcome addition to BES. This is just one example of TTG's, QCC's and TBS' commitment and long history of giving back to its communities.

New Splash Pad Opens at White Park!

The new state-of-the-art Splash Pad at White Park in Concord, NH is now open! This cool project was made possible by the hard work of many people and demonstrates the City's commitment to the neighborhood. The splash pad features 12 different water features, including a tipping bucket, a geyser, and a rainbow fountain. It is also ADA accessible, so it is easily enjoyed by all. Landscaping was enhanced with new plants, mulch, and hardscape. A new stone seating retaining wall was built using legacy street curbing and retaining wall granite. New lavatory fixtures, signs, as well as improved energy efficiency with new lighting and water filtration media. Fresh paint, new siding and trim were installed over the existing plain concrete block structures to tie the buildings in aesthetically with the adjacent Merrimack Lodge building. Construction started in August of 2022 and was completed by Concord General Services Public Properties Division, The Turner Group, South Shore Gunite Pools & Spas, Milestone Construction, Apex Enterprises, Tasker Landscaping, and Raymond's Excavation. Head over and cool off at the new splash pad today!  

Empowering the Next Generation! The Turner Group Inc. (TTG) was pleased to welcome four interns for the summer of 2023 including two of our past scholarship recipients. Katelyn Howe, Jayleigh Genest, Barbara Hume, and Clyde Thurber-Wells will be working among the architectural, civil engineering, structural engineering, and mechanical engineering departments.   "We are excited to have these talented aspiring architects and engineers join our team. They are all eager to learn and grow, and we are confident that they will make a significant contribution to our company." said Heidi Nadeau, CEO.   The interns will be working on a variety of projects and also have the opportunity to participate in company culture functions, such as our professional development programs and networking events.   "We are thrilled to have the interns join our team each year as it is a great opportunity for them to learn as well as for our team to expand their leadership skills," said Bill Hickey, President. "They are the future of architecture and engineering, and we are eager to see what they accomplish." The interns are passionate about architecture and engineering and are gaining hands-on experience while they are guided by the talented professionals at TTG. They are also looking forward to making a positive impact in their respective fields through their work. TTG is proud to support the next generation of architects and engineers and is committed to providing the resources and opportunities that these young professionals require to succeed.   The company's scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are pursuing architecture and engineering degrees and offers internships to recipients interested in expanding their knowledge. If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit our website at hlturner.com.

Well Deserved Time Off!

After 17 years of loyal service, Ron Stonis, in charge of facility maintenance for The Turner Group Inc. (TTG), retired on June 23, 2023. Ron was responsible for the maintenance of the company's facility, including the buildings, grounds, and equipment. He is known for his dedication to his work and his willingness to go above and beyond to keep the company's facility in top condition. "Ron was an invaluable asset to our team," said HL Turner CEO Heidi Nadeau. "He was always willing to help out, and he always went the extra mile. We're going to miss him." Ron began his career at TTG in 2006. In his 17 years with us, he was responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks. He was typically the first to arrive, and always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. Ron would make sure the facility was ready to go for everyone; the lights were on, walkways cleared and the coffee was brewed.  "I'm looking forward to spending more time with my family," said Ron. "That’s the most important thing." TTG is very grateful for Ron's service to the company. We wish him all the best in his retirement.

DID YOU KNOW...? LEGO began making special bricks for Architects in 1963. These bricks, called Modulex, were 5/8 the size of a standard LEGO brick and had a different height/width ratio. The LEGO Group started the company Modulex to manufacture and sell these bricks, which were used for planning boards in the 1970s. However, the Modulex bricks were short-lived and discontinued just as fast as they hit the streets.

LEGO blocks have continued to be used in real-world architecture. For example, a 20,000-piece staircase in New York was built using LEGO blocks. In 2008, the LEGO Architecture series was launched, which features models of famous buildings made from LEGO bricks. The first two sets in the series were models of the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center. The use of LEGO bricks in architecture is a testament to the creativity and versatility of these toys. LEGO bricks can be used to create anything from simple models to complex structures, and they have been used by architects and designers around the world.

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