O,R&L Construction - General Contracting

The term general contractor stems from an accepted contract amount with an owner to perform a construction project under all general trades as described in the construction documents and specifications supplied by the owner. This traditional method facilitates a design-bid-build process where previously hired design professionals produce the design specifications as outlined by the owner, the contractor bids the drawings to subcontractors, establishes a full contract amount for materials, labor and coordination services and completes the building of the project.

Early construction stage	Hamden Plaza Hamden, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: BL Companies Contract Amount: 1M Completion Date: 9/30/2005 New construction of a 20,000 square foot retail space (from the ground up) addition to the existing retail complex at Hamden Plaza. Construction required a new foundation with masonry backup, glass storefront assemblies and 12,000 amp electrical services. O,R&L construction conducted over two acres of site improvements with new parking, sidewalks, site lighting and plantings.
	Hospital of Saint Raphael New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: 1M Completion Date: 7/30/2005 Interior renovation of the GI Endoscopy unit. Links: http://srhs.org/
Building no.1	The Lee Company - Multiple Projects Westbrook, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: 2.4M Completion Date: 7/1/2005 O,R&L Construction has a continuing relationship with the Lee Company, having completed multiple construction projects including: 9/1999 - a 45,000 square foot renovation at their Essex, CT facility; 12/1999 - an 30,000 square foot renovation to their manufacturing space in Westbrook; 9/2000 - a 10,000 square foot Design Build addition to their Pequot Park, Westbrook facility; 9/2003 - a 10,000 square foot renovation at their Westbrook campus; 7/2005 - a new facility to house the firm's Human Resource and Maintenance departments at their Building #1 in Westbrook.
Adult Psychiatric Unit Renovation	Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 7/15/2004 Renovation project: - Adult Psychiatric Unit Links: http://www.ynhh.org/
Interior renovation of IT offices	Yale University - IT Offices New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: S/L/A/M Completion Date: 12/1/2003 O,R&L Construction completed renovations to the interior at 175 Whitney Avenue. This historical Yale University building houses Yale’s Information Technology department and the Archive Department for Yale’s Peabody Museum. The renovation included an extensive mechanical retro-fit; the installation of a air handling unit placed on a steel platform and positioning of load bearing plates in the basement to support the new unit. The renovated space consisted of multiple offices, conference rooms, a multi-media room and a multi-media lab. Installation included electrical emergency lighting panels, new walls, ceilings, and floors. The construction was performed within an occupied building and required coordination of all operations with Yale University personnel.
	Yale University New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 7/5/2003 Renovation to the 2nd floor at Yale University’s Health Services Business Office located at 55 Whitney Avenue. The renovation included multiple offices, conference rooms, reception areas, and the addition of a kitchen. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing functions included the addition of sheet metal, the relocation of supply and return vents, relocation of electrical panels, and plumbing relating to the kitchen and lavatory areas. The project was performed in two phases and was completed in occupied areas, within Yale University’s busy administrative offices.
	Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: AHSC Architects, Vanzelm Heywood & Shadford Contract Amount: 1.5M Completion Date: 2/15/2003 Two Phase renovation of GI/Endoscopy Unit, Floors 2 & 3 located in the Jefferson Building. Links: http://www.ahscarch.com http://www.vanzelm.com http://www.harthosp.org/
View of completed Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory	William W. Backus Hospital Norwich, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Payette Associates, BVH Integrated Services, Advent Design Completion Date: 12/30/2001 A phased renovation project for William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. Phase I included renovation of the 10 bed, EI Patient Wing and adjacent Recovery Room. Phase II of the program renovated the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, 6,500 square feet, that included cosmetic upgrades and plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems upgrades. O,R&L Construction successfully met the fast track schedule requirements and budget for the hospital. Links: http://www.backushospital.org http://www.payette.com http://www.bvheng.com
Exterior view of completed facility	Seacrest Retirement Center West Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Matt Williams, Architect Contract Amount: 1.65M Completion Date: 9/1/2001 75 bed expansion and total renovation of this healthcare facility located directly on Long Island Sound. Links: http://www.seacrestweb.com/
View of completed patient room	Hospital of Saint Raphael New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: The S/L/A/M Collaborative Completion Date: 7/15/2001 Multiple Renovation projects with the Hospital of Saint Raphael: - 5,000 square feet of occupational rehab space - 10,000 square feet for the Verdi West Oncology Unit Links: http://srhs.org
Completed laboratory area	Cellular Genomics Branford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Svigals Associates - Architect Completion Date: 3/15/2001 When Cellular Genomics, a genetic research company, outgrew their space in New Haven’s Science Park, they came to O,R&L Construction to fit-out their new location in Branford, CT. Specialized mechanical components included high-tech HVAC systems for use in a laboratory environment as well as individual neutralization tanks, autoclaves, centrifuges, and nitrogen tanks. Links: http://www.cellulargenomics.com http://www.svigals.com
	Clairol, Inc. Stamford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Nicolas M. Pacella & Associates, Architects ,Rongoe Engineers, Structural Engineers ,Edwards & Zuck, Mechanical Engineers Completion Date: 12/1/2000 Construction of a new label room manufacturing area for this internationally branded company. Links: http://www.clairol.com
	Engyro, Inc. Shelton, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Esposito Design Associates Completion Date: 11/30/2000 O,R&L Construction completed an interior renovation for Engyro in Shelton. Engyro provides critical business licensing and service information to corporate clients via web-based applications.
Interior View of Disaster Recovery Room	Precision Computer Services Shelton, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Fletcher Thompson, Architects Completion Date: 11/10/2000 New construction of a 20,000 square foot corporate facility for Precision Computer Services (PCS). This project included corporate offices and a high tech service and support center. Due to the nature of the building site, extensive site work was performed including heavy blasting. O,R&L completed an interior fit-out at the facility for use as a Disaster Recovery Room for protection of client data. A state-of-the-art, climate controlled, clean environment space was created. Links: http://www.precisiongroup.com
Exterior View	Midstate Medical Center Meriden, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Joseph Alicata, Architect Completion Date: 9/15/2000 9,000 square foot new construction, 2,000 square foot renovation for this first of its kind General Acute Care medical facility Links: http://www.midstatemedical.org
	Old Saybrook Public School System Old Saybrook Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Design Group One Architects Completion Date: 9/1/2000 Interior renovation and fit-out for multiple school projects including: Old Saybrook High School; Old Saybrook Middle School; K.E. Goodwin Middle School; Board of Education/ Administration Building
Exterior view of hospital	Sharon Hospital Sharon, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: CJNA Architects Completion Date: 8/20/2000 O,R&L completed two renovation projects for Sharon Hospital: the Operating Room Sterilization Unit and the Women's Imaging Center. Links: http://www.sharonhospital.com/
	Panolam Industries Shelton, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 6/1/2000 A 7,500 square foot office interior fit-out for the market leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of decorative, thermally-fused melamine panels. Links: http://www.panolam.com
View of finished exterior	Suresource Trumbull, Connecticut Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Raymond Duda, Architect Completion Date: 4/1/2000 Construction of a 20,000 square foot addition for Suresource, an on-line shopping distributorship. President of Suresource, Todd Holson, wrote in a follow-up letter shortly after the move-in; “The building continues to serve us quite well and has been problem free. As we continue to grow, we look forward to working with your firm again.” Links: http://www.suresource.com
	Iconics New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Svigals Associates Completion Date: 3/15/2000 1,600 square foot laboratory/office renovation Links: http://www.ctinnovations.com http://www.svigals.com
View of completed patient room	Leeway, Inc. New Haven, Connecticut Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Joseph Simeone, Architect Completion Date: 3/1/2000 10,000 square foot interior renovation/exterior infrastructure. Leeway is a 35 bed healthcare facility for HIV/AIDS patients. Links: http://www.leeway.net/
Completed View of Lab Space	Cellular Genomics - Laboratory Renovations at Science Park New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Svigals Associates - Architect Completion Date: 2/28/2000 Connecticut Innovations contracted with OR&L for a fit-out for Cellular Genomics, a rapidly growing genomics research firm. The 5,000 square foot lab space required complete reconfiguration for the specialty, mechanical and electrical services required. Concurrently with the Cellular Genomics fit-out, Connecticut Innovations increased their contract with O,R&L to include an additional 11,000 square feet for Iconics, another bio-tech tenant at Science Park. Links: http://www.cellulargenomics.com http://www.svigals.com
	Tri-Town Plaza Seymour, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Russell J. Larrabee, Architect Completion Date: 12/15/1999 New construction of 9,000 square foot retail facility.
	8 Progress Drive Shelton, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: 2M Completion Date: 8/1/1999 63,000 square foot interior and exterior renovation.
	Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 7/30/1999 5,000 square foot renovation to the Radiology Department Links: http://www.bridgeporthospital.org
	Northeast Stihl Shelton Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Barakos-Landino Contract Amount: 2.6M Completion Date: 7/1/1999 O,R&L Construction completed a 50,000 square foot conventional steel warehouse/distribution center addition and a 10,000 square foot office renovation.
	Panolam Industries Shelton, Connecticut Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Matthew Williams, Architect Completion Date: 1/1/1999 30,000 square foot interior lab and office renovation
60,000 sq ft interior and exterior renovation	14-16 Progress Drive Shelton, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Matt Williams, Architect Contract Amount: 2.5M Completion Date: 1/1/1999 Anton Bauer and Panolam, Inc. required a fit-out of their leased space for use in their research and development operations. Renovation included extensive exterior work including a new roofing system, installation of new windows, structural reinforcement and re-pointing of all brick exteriors. Interior fit-out included layouts for research laboratories and corporate office space, new mechanical, electrical and exhaust systems.
November 1998	Shelton Sports Center Shelton, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Sear Brown Group Contract Amount: 2.5M Completion Date: 12/1/1998 National family golf center franchise. Site work on 8 acres of riverfront property. Work included an enclosed driving range, miniature golf, training center and pro shop.
	New London Adult Education New London, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 9/1/1998 This shared space, 70,000 square foot building in New London (known as Shaws Cove Three), required the fit-out and renovation of 20,000 square feet for the New London Public School System. New London was in need of the space for their Adult Continuing Education facility. The most challenging aspect of this project was working in the occupied spaces, where critical conduit and mechanical placement required detailed coordination of the frequent utility shutdowns. State-of-the art communication equipment, including satellite dishes, were installed on the roof of the building.
	10 Research Parkway Wallingford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 9/1/1998 25,000 square foot interior office fit-out for ADT Security Systems.
88,000 sq ft interior/exterior building renovation	Nortel/Healthsouth Home Health/Phoenix Life - 1290 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Matt Williams, Architect Contract Amount: 7M Completion Date: 4/1/1998 O,R&L Construction completed an extensive rehabilitation to 1290 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield, CT. The rehab encompassed over 88,000 square feet of interior and exterior renovation and included tenant fit-outs for Nortel, Healthsouth Home Health and Phoenix Life. Included in the rehab was extensive exterior facade work, interior electrical and mechanical upgrades, installation of a new curtain wall system and extensive interior structural changes.
	One Forest Parkway Shelton, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 4/1/1998 Late in 1997, O,R&L Construction began exterior and interior structural renovation of this partially constructed building at One Forest Parkway in Shelton, Connecticut. This 80,000 sq ft steel-up construction project was then fit-out for the home of several corporate offices including Dun & Bradstreet, Market Data Retrieval and Allstate Insurance. O,R&L has continued their relationship with the owner of One Forest Parkway and completed additional fit-out projects in this building. Recently completing a whole building renovation for Dianon, a division of LabCorp. This building was converted to high-tech lab and office space entirely for Dianon.
	Occupational Rehabilitation Services Branford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 3/1/1998 5,000 square foot fit-out of clinical space at rehabilitation center.
	Hospital of Saint Raphael Entrance New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: S/L/A/M Collaborative Completion Date: 3/1/1998 Construction of of the main Chapel Street entrance. Links: http://srhs.org/
	Yale Nurses Training Facility New Haven Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 2/1/1998 6,000 square foot clinical renovation for new nurses training facility.
	April Cornell - Westfarms Mall Hartford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 8/1/1997 2,500 square foot high-end tenant fit-out.
	Hartford Business Center Hartford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Completion Date: 4/1/1996 A 100,000 square foot historic renovation of the Tower Business Center with a fit-out for the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Job Works offices.
	Wafios Machinery & Engineering Corporation Branford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Wayne Garrick, Architect Completion Date: 12/1/1995 8,000 square foot addition and laboratory renovation. Links: http://www.wafios.us
	Milford Podiatry Surgical Center Milford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Steve McAlister, Architect Completion Date: 4/1/1995 3,500 square foot fit-out for complete out-patient surgery facility.
	Branford Hall Career Institute Branford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Gary Wolf - Architect Completion Date: 11/1/1994 O,R&L Construction completed interior renovation of the 22,000 square foot site at 1 Summit Place for the Branford Hall Career Institute. The school included 16 classrooms ranging from computer labs to nurses training labs and a full service reference library.
	Hospital of Saint Raphael Occupational Rehabilitation Services Branford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Tecton Partnership Completion Date: 5/1/1994 6,500 square foot office build-out for medical exam and rehabilitation facility.