P&H Construction Celebrates With Prestigious Top Award - 2008 HOBI Award

    NORWALK, CT, November 15, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- P&H Construction was honored with a HOBI 2008 award for the Best New Commercial Under $5MM- for the building of Long Ridge School Arts & Athletics wing in Stamford, CT.

The award was presented by the Home Builders Association of Connecticut (HBACT); the HBA of CT is a statewide professional trade organization representing home builders, remodelers, developers and many subcontractors, suppliers and professionals that provide service to the building industry.

The HOBIs are the state's most prestigious building award, recognizing excellence in new construction, land development, remodeling, sales and marketing, and home financing.
The award winning project was the construction of the Ridge School - Arts and Athletic Wing, which was constructed for just under $4MM. Derek Uhlman and Andrew Woznik were the project managers.

Long Ridge School is a private day school located on Erskine road in Stamford, CT. P&H Construction Group was commissioned to build a unique addition - a combined-use theater and gymnasium of 19,000 sqft.

With a bold and beautiful architectural design, the new Arts and Athletic Center at the Long Ridge School beautifully accommodates not only student shows and musical theater workshops, but also, special events- the Big Apple Circus recently returned for a second exclusive benefit performance previewing the of the Lincoln Center Big Apple Circus 31st season. More than 1500 children and adults were able to enjoy the circus up close and personal.

The Architect, Carl Mezoff, came up with a beautiful plan that incorporated many different geometric shapes and planes, and which was designed to leave many of the structural and mechanical components exposed adding further interest The finished structure is bright, airy and engaging, an excellent learning environment for children.

Photo: From left to right: EVERYONE (at top) George LaCava, First Vice-President, HBA of CT, Carl Mezoff Architect, Peter Ebstein facilities manager for school, Paul Hirsch, president P&H, Derek Uhlman P&H project manager, Michael Avallone, VP for P&H, Andrew Woznik, P&H project manager

From left to right: Derek; Andrew (at bottom) Derek Uhlman, Andrew Woznik P& project managers

About P&H Construction Group, Inc.

The P&H family has been hard at work since 1984 providing both luxury residential and commercial construction and management services. We understand that in the commercial world, form and function play a far greater role.

Our work reflects on the reputation of our business clients. And whatever the project - luxury automobile showroom and offices to a county club pro shop; P&H provides the foundation for increased profits.

Key Geographics: P&H was founded in Stamford, CT and is currrently in Norwalk, CT Paul Hirsch is a resident of Redding, CT, Carl Mezoff, Architect is in Stamford, CT. Peter Ebstein (building manager) is from Stamford. CT Mike Avallone and Derek Uhlman are from Norwalk CT, Andrew Woznick is from Stamford, CT

For more information, visit www.ph-construction.com

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