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Metro Walls is proud to be recognized as a 2023 Top 50 Contractor by Walls and Ceilings Magazine. This prestigious list is comprised of companies nationwide that lead the industry in workmanship, employee culture, safety and more. Metro Walls’ is honored to be acknowledged for their commitment to excellence and included among the most distinguished contractors in the nation. “It’s a tremendous achievement to be recognized for all the hard work of our team, and all that we have accomplished this past year,” states Bryan Hussey, President of Metro Walls. “We are proud to be a part of an esteemed group of contractors that are committed to their customers, their people, and their craft. Congratulations to all of those who earned a place on this year’s Top 50 Contractors list.” 2023 marks the sixth year that Metro Walls has earned a top spot within the annual Top 50 Contractor list conducted by Walls and Ceilings magazine. The 2023 Top 50 Contractor list was released in the August issue of Walls & Ceilings magazine.

Metro Walls recently announced that Risa Taylor joined the team as their new Director of HR and People Operations. In this role, Taylor will oversee the company’s people operations and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the human resource department. She will manage the company’s employee training and development program, expand upon their recruitment and retention strategy, oversee the enforcement of all HR policies and procedures, and serve as an extremely valuable resource for all employees. Taylor joins Metro Walls with over a decade of experience working as a human resource professional and is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University. Taylor also received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Southern New Hampshire University and holds many certifications in the Human Resource field. With her extensive education and corporate experience, professionalism, and leadership skills, Taylor will play an integral role in the employee’s growth, engagement, and company’s success. Taylor will be based out of the Manchester, NH office, and will work closely with the management team to help further develop Metro Walls’ employee programs, benefits, experiences, and culture. “I’m extremely excited for this next chapter with Metro Walls,” said Taylor. “The culture they have built over the years around their people, customers, and safety demonstrates their dedication to fostering a professional and successful work environment.” “We are excited to welcome Risa to the Metro Walls team,” said President, Bryan Hussey. “Risa encapsulates everything our company stands for; her wealth of knowledge and expertise will contribute greatly to the overall growth and development of our people and company, and we are excited to see what is to come.”

Metro Walls was recently recognized at the Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter’s (ABC NH/VT) Excellence in Construction Awards with two Excellence Awards. The awards reception was held on November 3, 2022, at the DoubleTree in Manchester. Metro Walls received the Excellence Award in the Commercial $2 - $5 million category for their role in the completion of EMD Serono’s Horizon Building in Billerica, MA. Their exceptional craftsmanship working to frame and hang elaborate finishes throughout the space, along with their extensive coordination with the project team to overcome challenges due to the pandemic, manpower, and supply disruptions, played an enormous role in the success of this project. In addition, their ACT division completed a large scope of work for the project, including ceiling clouds, acoustical wall panels, and Tectum Finale ceiling panels which were installed in the 32-foot-tall concourse space. The 149,000 square foot, four-story biopharmaceutical research and development facility, which also received LEED Gold and WELL Platinum Certifications, is comprised of flexible wet lab space, collaborative open office space, conference rooms, and concourses with a café. In that same category, Metro Walls was also awarded an Excellence Award for their role in the Lincoln Lofts project, located in Biddeford, ME. Metro Walls’ ability to safely complete the labor-intensive scope of work in this 1850s mill brick building, while collaborating and coordinating with the other trades, required patience and the ability to constantly adapt to challenges that arose due to the age of the building. The work completed is a testament to Metro Walls’ extraordinary customer service, dedication to safety, and high-quality workmanship. The five-story, 305,000-square-foot mill building includes 180,000 SF of 148 luxury loft rentals, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a rooftop terrace, and a restaurant, which will contribute to the future growth and expansion of Biddeford’s local community and economy. The Excellence in Construction Awards (EIC) honors contractors for their complex, innovative, and high-quality construction projects measured by criteria including safety, complexity, attractiveness, challenges overcome, cost, and completion time. The EIC awards recognize all members of the construction team, and the winning projects were selected by a panel of judges made up of industry experts. “We are excited to be recognized for our work on these two unique projects with Excellence Awards from ABC NH/VT,” said Bryan Hussey, President of Metro Walls. “We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and humbled to be recipients of this distinguished award alongside many of our industry peers. Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s 2022 Excellence in Construction Awards.” 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. Watch the project award videos here! Lincoln Lofts: https://lnkd.in/ejCv6PBu EMD Serono: https://lnkd.in/e_jNRxCF

Metro Walls was recently recognized at the 2023 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) NH/VT Chapter Safety BBQ, which took place on Thursday, June 8th at the ABC NH/VT office in Concord, NH. Within the Special Trade Contractor (SIC 17), Over 300,000 Personnel Hours, Metro Walls was honored to accept three awards including Third Place, Most Improved, and Most Creative Safety Program. These achievements are a testament to Metro Walls’ continued safety success and acknowledges the incredible team that contributes to our success year-round. In addition, Metro Walls was awarded the STEP Safety Management System Bronze Award, for our safety achievements and ongoing efforts of developing and implementing a quality safety program. This program allows our team to celebrate areas in which we excel, identify areas for continued improvement, and build upon our existing and exceptional safety program. The annual safety awards celebrate companies and individuals within the construction industry for their commendable safety performance. Those recognized clearly demonstrate a successful safety program, a commitment to an excellent safety culture, and an overall safe workplace. To further expand upon our already extensive safety program and culture, Metro Walls recently introduced a new safety committee, which is comprised of a cross-functional team ranging from field employees to management. The committee serves to help mitigate the risk of workplace injuries and solve problems in a cooperative way through communication and employee education. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2023 ABC NH/VT Safety Awards!

Metro Walls was recently recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of New Hampshire/Vermont and Massachusetts chapters at their Excellence in Construction Awards with multiple awards. The NH/VT and MA award receptions were held on October 26, 2023, at the DoubleTree in Manchester, and November 2, 2023, at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood, respectively. Metro Walls received an Excellence Award in the Specialty Contractor - Exterior category for their role in the completion of Salem Heights in Salem, MA. Their extensive logistical coordination around the installation of the specialty 5-in-1 Composite Panel ArmorWall System, meticulous tiered interior renovation plan to accommodate the building’s occupants, and extraordinary safety precautions and programs played an integral role in the success of this project. Their dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, and high-quality workmanship is evident through the work provided on this unique project. This 265,000 SF complex is comprised of 283 units across two high-rise buildings, 15 new ADA compliant apartments, and an upgraded amenity space for current and future residents. Metro Walls was also awarded the Excellence in Construction Merit Award in the Specialty Contractor – Interiors category for their role in the Southbridge Mills project, located in Southbridge, MA. Metro Walls’ ability to quickly adapt to unforeseen circumstances, their experience of working through challenges that old mill buildings bring, and their strategic approach to pre-planning contributed to the overall completion of this affordable housing apartment complex. Originally built in 1888, this three-story, 70,000 SF building will now offer residents of the city affordable housing with modern amenity space, a fitness area, and 48 upgraded units. “We are extremely honored to be recognized by both ABC NH/VT and ABC Massachusetts for our team’s role in the completion of these two outstanding projects,” said President of Metro Walls, Bryan Hussey. “We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to partner with some of the best industry contractors, and we are very proud to be among the list of contractors recognized for their remarkable accomplishments. Congratulations to all the honorees of this year’s Excellence in Construction Awards.” The Excellence in Construction Awards (EIC) honors contractors for their complex, innovative, and high-quality construction projects measured by criteria including safety, complexity, attractiveness, challenges overcome, cost, and completion time. The EIC awards recognize all members of the construction team, and the winning projects are selected by a panel of judges made up of industry experts.

Metro Walls recently participated in and sponsored the 2023 American Heart Association’s New Hampshire Heart Walk, which took place on Sunday, June 4th at Livingston Park in Manchester. This year, Metro Walls and their employees, family, and friends raised over $39,000 for the NH Heart Walk through contributions from generous donors and their corporate sponsorship. This is the fourth consecutive year that Team Metro has participated in and supported this annual fundraising event. The Metro Walls Team also had over fifteen participants at the Walk to support the mission of the American Heart Association of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. This premier event helps raise funds for the research and development of breakthrough technologies to help save the lives of so many. “We are grateful for everyone that supported Team Metro and the American Heart Association for this year’s NH Heart Walk,” said Bryan Hussey, President of Metro Walls, and the 2022 NH Heart Walk Chair. “Giving back to local organizations has always been extremely important to Metro Walls and our employees. Being able to come together to support and celebrate the mission of the American Heart Association and have the opportunity to impact so many individuals was really special for our entire team.” To learn more about the American Heart Association and its mission, visit: https://www.heart.org/

Metro Walls was recently recognized as a 2022 Top 50 Contractor by Wall & Ceilings Magazine. The list showcases the industry’s leading and most progressive contractors, who exemplify the highest standard of workmanship, employee culture, safety, and more. Metro Walls’ continued growth and success, along with its dedicated workforce, contributed to this extraordinary achievement. “We are extremely proud to be among the top wall and ceiling contractors in the nation,” said President, Bryan Hussey. “This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to our team’s commitment to delivering the highest quality service to our customers each day and the values we, as a company, pride ourselves on. Congratulations to our team and to all those who earned a spot on the 2022 Top 50 Contractor list.” This is the fifth time Metro Walls has earned a spot on the Top 50 Contractor list annually by Walls & Ceilings. The 2022 Top 50 Contractor list was released in the August issue of Walls & Ceilings Magazine.

Manchester, NH, December 15, 2020 – Metro Walls is happy to help spread some much-needed cheer this year by donating $40,000 to the New Hampshire Food Bank. This donation will help provide over 80,000 meals to those in need throughout New Hampshire. Metro Walls has consistently donated to the Food Bank for years, but this year realized that donations were needed more than ever and decided to increase its contribution in 2020. Metro couldn’t be happier to give to such a worthy organization that offers so much help to local families. “2020 has been a time of struggle, uncertainty and heartache for so many in our community. Many families are faced with tough challenges and the pandemic has made it so much worse this year. Having the opportunity to provide meals and comfort for those in need is something we are truly grateful for” said Mike Dion, President of Metro Walls. The New Hampshire Food Bank reports that since the spread of COVID-19, NH has seen a staggering 69% increase in residents who are food insecure. There are approximately 1 in 7 men, women and children in New Hampshire who need meals, a projected 55,500 additional people and in total more than 181,090 across the state. “We’ve distributed more food and have seen more families in need than we ever have before. It is because of the generous and continued support from individuals and businesses like Metro Walls that we are able to face those challenges and make sure that our neighbors do not have to worry about how to feed their family” said Eileen Liponis, Executive Director, New Hampshire Food Bank. For more information about the New Hampshire Food Bank, please visit www.nhfoodbank.org.

Metro Walls, New England’s leader in commercial drywall and framing is proud to announce the launch of its Acoustical Ceiling Division. With this new Division, Metro is able to offer quality installations of Acoustical Ceilings, Wood Ceilings, Tectum, Acoustical Wall Panels, and much more to its customers. “We are excited to offer these additional services to our customers. By offering quality installation and customer service in a wide variety of Acoustical products, we feel we can add significant value to any project. These items really complement our other framing and drywall offerings, and help move us toward a one stop shop.” says Bryan Hussey, EVP of Metro Walls. Two qualified, experienced industry professionals have been put in place to run this operation. Eli Luicha, Operations Manager & Matt Duguid, Senior Estimator. Eli Luicha brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the ceiling industry. For the last several years, Eli owned and operated his own ceiling business, often partnering with Metro Walls for Acoustical installations. He started as an apprentice for Wall Tech Systems while in high school, and over the years graduated to running all aspects of work in the ceiling industry. From standard panels to mastering intricate details, Luicha is all “hands-on” in the field and loves what he does. “I really enjoy the variety of work that I get to do. No day is ever the same. The really fancy details are what I like the most about what I do. To look up and know that I created something that looks so beautiful is really rewarding”, says Luicha. Luicha is in charge of all field operations, staff and project management for this division. Metro Walls promoted drywall estimator Matt Duguid to fill the role of Senior Estimator for this division. Duguid has been estimating and managing Drywall and Acoustical projects since 1980, serving with Metro since 2017. His product knowledge, understanding of the industry, and his ability to build relationships makes him a great fit for this role. “I like interacting with customers, but I’d say that I really love working with numbers, a little obsessively sometimes”, laughs Duguid. Duguid is responsible for sales, project proposals, budgets and all the paperwork needed to start a ceiling job. When the estimate is complete and the paperwork is done, he passes the job on to Luicha who manages the project and workforce. “Metro Walls is really evolving into a one-stop shop and it’s exciting to be part of that. Here, we can offer clients framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings and so much more.”, says Duguid. Metro Walls is thrilled to have these two industry pros run the Acoustical Ceiling Division and we will provide whatever is needed to build this team’s success.

Metro Walls would like to thank all who participated in their “First Annual Rally for a Cause,” a motorcycle ride for charity! This year’s beneficiary was The National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. With “Mike’s Match,” $1,585 was raised for this cause. The trip started at Metro’s home base of Manchester and ended at the well-known Broken Spoke Saloon in Laconia, NH. Motorcycle enthusiasts from Metro Walls, Exterior Designs, Atlantic Prefab, and Patriot Building Systems all attended. “This year we had 25 riders and our goal is to grow this tradition. This event was both fun and rewarding. It was a chance to spend time with employees and friends while giving to a cause that matters,” said Mike Dion of Metro Walls. Stay tuned for details on Metro’s next charity ride! Pancreatic Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases and takes lives within months of diagnosis. For more information on how you can help, visit: https://www.npcf.us/

Even in these uncertain times, Metro Walls is doing what they can to support the NH Heart Association! Last year, the Metro team came in as the #1 fundraisers for this walk! Some of our teammates (Bryan Hussey and Amber Jackson) even walked away with some pretty impressive awards! We are super grateful for your support! This year, our company has made a $10,000 gift to this organization. That’s a sweet number to start off with! Some victims of Covid-19 are suffering strokes right now and the AHA needs your support more than ever. This 2020 walk will be virtual, but still a lot of fun! Please consider donating or walking yourself to help this worthy organization. DONATE HERE: http://www2.heart.org/goto/metrowallsforheart

This past Saturday evening we kicked off the Holiday season with our annual holiday party. Guests included teams from Metro Walls, Exterior Designs, Atlantic Prefab and Patriot Building Systems. All enjoyed dinner, drinks, dancing, and socializing at the Doubletree Hilton in Manchester.