Loomis Chaffee Nichols Center

Loomis Chaffee Nichols Center

Ultimate Construction served as a subcontractor to Newfield Construction Company, providing the fabrication and installation of custom aluminum composite material (ACM) panels for the Nichols Center for Theatre and Dance on campus at The Loomis Chafee School. The project required careful coordination within a tightly constrained job site and close alignment between fabrication and field installation to maintain schedule and quality.

All panels were fabricated in-house through Ultimate Construction’s subsidiary, ASF, allowing for direct control over material quality, tolerances, and delivery sequencing. The completed exterior contributes to a signature campus facility designed to serve as a central hub for arts education on campus.
Market:

Education (K–12)

General Contractor:

Newfield Construction Company

Location:

4 Batchelder Road, Windsor, CT

Completion Date:

2021

Materials Installed:

ACM panels

Total Square Footage Installed:

1,600 SF

Scope of Work

Ultimate Construction was responsible for the fabrication and installation of approximately 1,600 square feet of 4mm Reynobond ACM panels. Fabrication was completed in-house by ASF, enabling tight quality control and efficient coordination between shop production and on-site installation.

The scope required precise layout and sequencing due to limited site access and staging space, emphasizing the importance of accurate fabrication and just-in-time delivery.

 

Project Highlights

This project highlighted Ultimate Construction’s ability to deliver a fully integrated solution, managing both fabrication and installation under a single scope. Producing the panels in-house allowed the team to maintain consistency across all assemblies while reducing potential delays typically associated with third-party fabrication

Despite the confined job site, the field team executed installation efficiently and safely, coordinating closely with the general contractor and other trades to maintain progress. The streamlined fabrication-to-installation workflow contributed to a smooth execution from start to finish.

 

Outcome / Results

The Nichols Center project was completed on schedule, without safety incidents, and in full alignment with the design intent. Ultimate Construction’s hands-on approach, combined with in-house fabrication capabilities, ensured a high-quality finished product that enhances the architectural character of the building.

The completed installation stands as a strong example of Ultimate Construction’s ability to deliver precise, custom-fabricated exterior systems within active campus environments.

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