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The community of Bath, Maine has committed some serious resources into building a brand-new high school, slated to open in December of this year. Morse High School in Bath sits on a new location at 34 Wing Farm Parkway. Built for the students of Bath and seven other towns, this school will be well-equipped for many uses. Plans include a two-tiered auditorium, a state-of-the-art vocational school that will serve several towns, a cosmetology division, a culinary division with dining room, two gyms, and more! Harvey Construction has been awarded the contract for this project. Jim Klemarczyk, the Superintendent, says, “This job has had some challenges as they all do, but I’d consider this one a pretty smooth ride”. As previously reported, this land ended up coming with the burden of large clay mass. This unexpected snag came with a price tag of $500,000. Fortunately, funds were available for the unexpected and neither the budget or the construction start time was impacted. Klemarczyk says the biggest challenge to maintaining the timeline is having the labor needed to meet deadlines. He credits the talents and manpower of Metro Walls for keeping this job on track. “Everyone is just so busy in this industry and a lot of my challenges involve finding creative ways to work around other team’s packed work schedules. The team that I can always count on is Metro. Their guys are hard workers and they always deliver. In my forty years in this business, Metro Walls is the best drywall company I’ve worked with”, says Klemarczyk on how he stays on schedule. This project has been the largest for Metro Walls’ Maine division. Leading the charge from Portland is General Manager, Don Lessard. Lessard, a native of Maine, has been working in the industry for over thirty years. His responsibilities include client relations, project management and office administration. In addition to these, he spends a lot of his time visiting job sites throughout Maine and supporting his staff in the field. Metro Walls’ Maine Division has grown tremendously the past few years. Lessard is proud of the nearly sixty workers he manages in Maine. According to both Lessard and Klemarczyk, Metro provided some standout employees on the Morse School project. “Both Casey and Dana have proven we can handle any size project in Maine. Their hard work, skill level, and ingenuity has not gone unnoticed by Metro or Harvey Construction”, says Lessard. With leadership and collaboration from teams like Harvey Construction, Lavallee Brensinger Architects, and Crooker Construction, this school is sure to be gorgeous, on time and on budget. These students will be thrilled to call the Morse High School their new home for years to come.

Metro Walls would like to thank all who participated in this year’s annual “Rally for a Cause” motorcycle ride for charity that took place last Saturday. The weather was gorgeous and we had a great turnout for this event to benefit the American Cancer Society, Northeast. With the company’s match, we raised over $7,000 for this charity! We’d like to give a big thank you to the Manchester Police Department and the New Hampshire State Police who led the group from Manchester to Goffstown. A total of seven officers from both Manchester PD and the State of New Hampshire showed their support to this cause and led the way to a fantastic day of riding! The trip started at Metro Walls office in Manchester and ended at Brady’s American Grill in Peterborough. Riders from Metro Walls, Exterior Designs, Atlantic Prefab, and Patriot Building Systems all attended along with customers, vendors, friends, and family. “We selected the American Cancer Society, Northeast as this year’s beneficiary because they help patients battling cancer in the New Hampshire community. I look forward to this ride every year! It’s a way to celebrate common interests, have fun, and give back. There is no better way to spend a Saturday than riding a motorcycle to support a worthy cause,” said Colin Lane, General Superintendent of Metro Walls. Stay tuned for details on Metro’s next charity ride! For more information on how you can donate to the American Cancer Society, visit: https://www.cancer.org/

Last month, we kicked off the holiday season with our annual holiday field party! Guests included field workers from Metro Walls, Exterior Designs, Atlantic Prefab and Patriot Building Systems. All enjoyed dinner, drinks and socializing at Murphy’s Taproom in Manchester.

Metro Walls received two awards at the 2021 Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter’s (ABC NH/VT) Excellence in Construction Awards reception held on October 14, 2021. Metro Walls received the Excellence Award in the Institutional/Public $5-$10 million category for their role in the construction and completion of Morse High School in Bath, Maine. Their exceptional craftsmanship, coordination, and creative use of efficient manpower contributed to the project being met on time and within budget. The 289,000-sf building, which will accommodate students from Bath and seven surrounding towns, includes a two-tiered auditorium, two gyms, and vocational school with cosmetology and culinary divisions. In addition, Metro Walls received the Merit Award in the Commercial $2-$5 million category for their role in The Orpheum Apartments project located in Dover, NH. This 157,000-sf, five-story building includes 130 apartment units, nearly 100 covered and surface parking spaces, a rooftop lounge and terrace, and panoramic views of downtown Dover. Among the high-end finishes, wooden ceilings were installed in the main entry showcasing the intricate acoustic work of Metro Walls’ ACT team. The Excellence in Construction Awards (EiC) honors contractors for their innovative, complex, and high-quality construction projects measured by a variety of criteria including safety, complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, cost, and completion time. The EiC awards honor all members of the construction team including contractor, owner, architect, and engineer, and the winning projects were selected by a panel of judges made up of industry experts. “We are excited to be chosen as the recipient of two distinguished ABC awards,” said EVP of Metro Walls, Bryan Hussey. “To be recognized by our industry peers for our team’s workmanship, collaboration, and dedication to the success of these projects is an honor and a recognition we are extremely proud of.” For more information about the Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT Excellence in Construction Awards, please visit https://www.abcnhvt.org/Business-Development/Award-Programs/Excellence-in-Construction-Awards.

Metro Walls recently announced the relocation of its Manchester headquarters. Located at 160 Bouchard Street in Manchester, NH, their new 18,000 square-foot office will allow for additional space as the company continues to grow. This new office will be home to all of Metro Walls’ New Hampshire project management, estimating, and administrative departments and will provide ample space for in-house field training, team collaboration, and future expansion. Mike Dion, President of Metro Walls said, “Having seen the company’s immense growth over the last decade, we were ready for this next chapter and I’m excited to see what the future holds. We now have the capacity to continue to grow our team, expand our service region, and build upon our already strong relationships with customers, partners, and the community.” When asked about the new office, Bryan Hussey, Executive Vice President at Metro Walls said, “This new, modern space is a testament to the hard work of our team over the years. Without them, none of this would be possible.” He went on to say, “There’s this unexplainable buzz around Metro, about the new office, and what’s in store for the future of Metro Walls. It’s all very exciting because, with this team and our new space, the possibilities are endless.” Metro Walls partnered with NorthPoint Construction Management out of Hudson, NH, for their design and construction management services on the renovation of their new headquarters. Prior to their move to Bouchard Street, Metro Walls’ headquarters was located on Hancock Street in Manchester, NH since its inception in 2004. With satellite offices in Portland, ME, and Westport, MA, Metro Walls looks forward to continuing to provide commercial framing, drywall, and acoustical ceiling services to customers across New England.

Along with Metro Walls’ recent transition to becoming a 100% Employee-Owned Company, we are proud to announce an exciting change in leadership! Bryan Hussey, 15-year Metro Walls veteran has assumed the role of President, and Mike Dion, former owner and President, has transitioned into the role of Chairman of Metro Walls’ Board of Directors! Over 20 years ago, when Mike opened Metro Walls, he never could have dreamed this is where the company would be two decades later. But with his vision, leadership, tenacity, and dedication, Metro has grown tremendously making it New England’s leading wall & ceiling contractor. As we look ahead, Mike will continue to contribute to the success of Metro Walls through his role as Chairman of the Board and will provide the expertise, knowledge, and guidance needed for the continued growth of Metro. In addition, Bryan is looking forward to leading Metro Walls in this exciting new chapter as President! Bryan joined Metro Walls in 1996 as a laborer and quickly worked his way up the ranks and advanced to his latest role as Executive Vice President. During those six years as EVP, Bryan oversaw the company’s sales and operations to ensure outstanding customer service and continued growth while maintaining the company’s core values, purpose, and culture. His experience, innovative approach, and leadership skills will greatly contribute to Metro’s future success. Join us in congratulating both Mike and Bryan on these outstanding accomplishments and let’s take a moment to recognize and thank Mike for all that he has built at Metro Walls since its inception in 2004! We look forward to what’s next and know the future is bright at Metro Walls!

Metro Walls hosted an Open House event last week to celebrate the grand opening of our new Manchester office! With our customers, vendors, partners, and employees in attendance, we held a ceremonial ribbon cutting, savored delicious food provided by local food trucks, and enjoyed the beautiful summer afternoon. Thank you to those who attended and celebrated with us!

Metro Walls announced the promotion of three employees to Vice President in their respective roles to support the continued success and expansion of Metro Walls. Carl Schulz, who has over 20 years of industry experience and contributed to the phenomenal growth and development of Metro Walls during the decade he has been with Metro Walls, has been promoted to Vice President of Estimating and Pre-Construction. In this new role, Schulz will oversee the daily operations of the estimating team, help drive growth, help set our Operations teams up for success, and continue to build and strengthen relationships with new and existing customers across New England. Don Lessard has been named Vice President – Maine. Previously holding the position as General Manager, Don has been instrumental in Metro Walls’ expansion of their Northern New England portfolio during his seven years with the company. Utilizing his 35-plus years of experience in the industry and ability to successfully manage some of the company’s largest projects, Don will continue to oversee the Company’s Maine branch while taking on additional executive functions in his new role as Vice President – Maine. Jay Rocha, who has been a significant player in the expansion and success of Metro Walls’ South Shore Branch since its inception in 2019, has been promoted to Vice President – South Shore. He brings decades of drywall experience, excellent customer service, and an unrivaled passion for the industry that has contributed to Metro Walls’ rapid growth and will serve him greatly as he takes on this new role as Vice President – South Shore. “We are extremely proud to announce the promotion of Carl, Don and Jay to these new leadership roles,” said Bryan Hussey, President at Metro Walls. “They have all played a vital role in the company’s enormous growth, have developed outstanding teams within their departments and branches, and are proven leaders across the company. They each bring a unique perspective to Metro’s leadership team that is extremely valuable to our future growth, endeavors and success, and we are excited to see what the future holds. Congratulations to all three on this outstanding and well-deserved accomplishment.”

Metro Walls is expanding the company's operations and presence in the Northeast with the opening of a New York office. With this new location, Metro Walls will have four offices, including their headquarters in Manchester, NH, Portland, ME, and Westport, MA. This expansion will allow Metro Walls to continue to broaden its reach by servicing a vast new territory, including the New York Metropolitan area and regions of New Jersey bordering the Hudson River. “Over the past several years, our team has done a tremendous job developing an incredible team of people, implementing new processes and procedures, and maintaining a commitment to exceptional service for our customers,” said Bryan Hussey, President at Metro Walls. “Because of those efforts, we have evolved by growing geographically and expanding the services we offer. Having the opportunity to continue this growth in New York and build upon our well-established reputation is extremely exciting, especially with the addition of two new team members who already encompass the values and cultural traits that have contributed to Metro Walls’ history of success. We are looking forward to this next chapter and seeing what the future holds.” To ensure the highest quality framing, drywall, and acoustical ceiling services to new and existing regional customers across the Northeast, Metro Walls has brought on two experienced professionals to lead the charge in New York and oversee this new office. Denis O’Sullivan, who has nearly a decade of experience working as a Project Manager and Director of Estimating for an open shop contractor, joins Metro Walls as the Vice President of Pre-Construction for their New York office. O’Sullivan has extensive experience estimating and managing projects of varying sizes and segments and is skilled at developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with customers, making him a great fit as Metro Walls enters the New York market. “I am overly excited to be joining Metro Walls, one of the top drywall subcontractors in the U.S.,” said O’Sullivan. “As we take on this expansion, our focus will be steady growth in the New York branch in hopes that one day, Metro Walls will be one of the biggest drywall subcontractors in New York.” Robert Moran, who joins Metro Walls with over 14 years of industry experience and previously worked as a seasoned Project Manager for a merit shop drywaller in the New York area, will serve as the Vice President of Construction for Metro Walls’ New York office. With experience overseeing multi-million-dollar projects and developing and growing divisions within an established company, Moran is the perfect addition to assist with the future growth of Metro Walls New York. “I am very excited to be part of the extended Metro Walls family,” said Moran. “Metro Walls’ history of high-quality work and outstanding service to customers is what sets them apart and will be carried through in the New York office.” Metro Walls’ new office is located at 5 W Main Street, Suite 105, Elmsford, NY 10523.

The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and coming together with loved ones. At Metro Walls, we understand the importance of fostering a strong sense of community within our team. That's why we kicked off this year's holiday season with our much-anticipated annual holiday parties. It was a time for our dedicated team to gather, unwind, and celebrate the year's successes. The atmosphere was filled with festive cheer as Metro Walls employees from various departments gathered to mark the occasion. Here's a glimpse of the merriment that filled the air during our holiday celebrations:

We are excited to welcome Michael Mobley, Project Manager, to the Metro Walls Team in Portland, ME! Michael joins us with extensive industry experience and a background in project management, estimating, and operations management. He most recently worked for a reputable commercial drywall and acoustical company in Texas, where he managed a vast portfolio of projects ranging in size and scope. In addition to his industry experience, Michael brings the highest level of customer service, safety knowledge, and professionalism to Metro Walls. Michael will be a tremendous asset to the team as he will help oversee our projects in Maine, continue to build and strengthen relationships with our customer base, and promote continued development in our rapidly growing Maine office. Please join us in welcoming Michael!

Metro Walls announced the acquisition of Aceto Acoustics, Inc., a Maine-based acoustical company, effective October 2, 2023. The addition of Aceto Acoustics, Inc. allows Metro Walls to continue to expand its portfolio and footprint in Maine, while offering their full line of services to new and existing customers throughout the region. Aceto Acoustics, Inc., originally RJ Aceto Company, was established in 1972 by Ralph Aceto, Sr offering the highest-quality acoustical services to customers throughout Maine with a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and integrity. With that customer first mindset, Ralph Aceto, Jr soon took over the family-owned and operated business and continued to build Aceto Acoustics into what it is today. Over the past two years, Christina Aceto, daughter of the esteemed Ralph Aceto, Jr., has been serving as President of Aceto Acoustics and continued the success of previous generations which has been in large part due to their commitment to forming long lasting relationships with clients through their dedicated employee base, unwavering commitment to client needs, and extraordinary attention to detail. “For over 50 years, Aceto Acoustics has prioritized relationships and delivering the highest level of service possible, and we are confident these values will be upheld as we transition into this next phase of Aceto” said Christina Aceto, President of Aceto Acoustics. “We are delighted to welcome Metro Walls into the Aceto family as they share the same client-first mentality, offer a wealth of market knowledge and experience, and understand the importance of continuing our commitment to quality that Aceto Acoustics, Inc. has provided to customers and vendors throughout the years.” “We are thrilled to welcome Aceto Acoustics to the Metro Walls team, and we are excited to expand our roots in Maine.” President of Metro Walls, Bryan Hussey states. “This relationship between Metro Walls and Aceto Acoustics will create new opportunities to deliver the highest-quality, full-service offerings to our valued customers. Aceto has an extremely valuable and respectable reputation in the industry, and we are committed to carrying on the legacy that the Aceto family has built over the last 50 years as we enter this next chapter.” The Aceto Acoustics team will continue to operate under the existing name with the continued exceptional quality, customer service, and dedicated team that Aceto customers have grown to expect. The operations of Aceto Acoustics will now be managed by General Manager, Jim Medaglia, who is a seasoned ACT professional with over ten years of experience in the industry. Christina Aceto will be assisting with the transaction transition until the end of the year. Operations will be headquartered out of Metro Walls’ existing Portland, ME office at 37 Evergreen Drive.