Beacon Projects Group

🎉 Project Complete! 🏗️
The Beacon Projects Group is proud to announce the successful completion of the SquashBridge Project at 1691 Main Street in Bridgeport, CT!
SquashBridge is a nonprofit youth development program and community center focused on combining education and athletics to empower young people. This new facility features:
🏟️ 7 indoor squash courts + 1 outdoor court
🏫 Classrooms with Wi-Fi
🚿 Locker rooms with showers
🌿 Outdoor courtyard
🏢 Administrative offices
🚗 Private parking area
Under Beacon’s leadership, the project achieved LEED v4 Certification — a rare and impressive feat in Connecticut — by implementing innovative, sustainable building practices focused on energy efficiency, material selection, and indoor environmental quality.
👏 Huge thanks to our outstanding project partners:
• A. Pappajohn Company (General Contractor)
• 4 Elements Group (LEED Consultant)
• Antinozzi Architects
• DeStefano & Chamberlain, Inc. (Structural)
• Aris Land Studio
• Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Mechanical)
• The Squash and Education Alliance
This project is a major win for the Bridgeport community, and we encourage everyone to learn more about this inspiring initiative at 👉 www.squashbridge.org

Phase 1 complete now renting

5 Things to Consider When Building a New Home – Updated for 2023
When planning to build a new home, there are many things that should be considered, especially in a post-pandemic world. Here are 5 things to consider when building a new home.
1. Before you begin the building process, create a plan and a budget. A complete design plan makes it easier to estimate the expenses that you can expect during construction. Material costs have increased and continue to increase; if your construction budget was created 6 months old, you need to update it. Choose the materials that are readily available to avoid long lead times and expedited shipping costs.

2. Once you’ve created an initial budget, be sure to have a contingency plan in place for unforeseen circumstances that arise. Many residential construction budgets allow for a 10-20% contingency for unforeseen expenses. If the contingency isn’t used, consider saving that money for new furniture or other household expenses. This way, you’ll be able to stay on budget even if extra expenses arise.

3. For most people, it's unlikely that the new home they are building will be the last home they will ever own. When building a new home, keep its potential resale value in mind. Ask yourself if the features you're thinking about adding are trendy, going to appeal to others or add value to your home.

4. Get all documentation in writing. There is no place for verbal estimates in the construction industry. Your contract needs to list the specific items or services that you will be receiving. If the project needs extra work, amend the initial contract or have a new one created. You need to receive a Certificate of Insurance from your contractor. Most importantly, you need to have a notarized lien waver showing the contract total, the amount paid to date and the balance to be paid.

5. Track all expenses as they occur in a spreadsheet. Without updated records, it’s easy to overspend. Review your spreadsheet often and stay on budget as much as possible. Before making any changes, review and decide if any additional expense is necessary and/or practical.

Completed - Congratulations to The United Church of Rowayton you now have two new replacement boilers to keep The Sanctuary, Nursery School and Meeting House nice and efficiently warm. Thank you Board of House Hold Concerns and B&G Piping Company.