READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL!
Fisher Development remodels Town School for Boys
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (September 23, 2009)—One of San Francisco’s leading independent day schools completed a remodel of its facility in time for students returning to classes this Fall, according to Fisher Development.
Town School for Boys now enjoys a newly remodeled library & reading room and business office. The scope involved working on every floor and the roof. New walls, electrical, data, doors, millwork, carpet, paint, plumbing and HVAC were installed. Also included in the interior scope was minor repair work in the kitchen and dining room.
The rooftop playground got a facelift as well. FDI replaced the perimeter fencing and installed a new play surface. Waterproofing portions of the roof and painting also took place.
“This was an ideal project where we parlayed our experience as fast-track retail specialists into a quick remodel for Town School,“ said Alex Fisher of Fisher Development. “We routinely compress schedules to help our clients meet their immovable deadlines, which in this case was the first day of school.“
“FDI was looking out for our best interests every step of the way,“ said Nancy Doty, Director of Finance and Operations at Town School. “They were not only organized and methodical in their approach to managing the project, they also presented us with ideas that saved us time and money.“
About Fisher Development: FDI is a San Francisco-based national general contractor and construction management firm specializing in sustainable construction, tenant improvement, core/shell and historic preservation for schools, retail stores, restaurants and corporate offices throughout the United States. FDI is a member of the US Green Building Council. Founded in 1971 in San Francisco, the company has offices in New York City, Chicago and Orlando.
FDI BREAKS GROUND ON ENERGY NEUTRAL CLASSROOM
Smart Building System hailed as First-of-its-kind in New England
HARTFORD, CONN. (May 27, 2009)—In its quest to achieve energy neutrality, Fisher Development, Inc., a national general contractor, broke ground today on what promises to be the most energy efficient modular classroom building in New England, setting a new standard for healthy, sustainable learning environments.
The Watkinson School, a grade 6-PG independent institution located here, will house its new Center for Science & Global Citizenship in the 5,000 square foot glass and steel structure complete with living roof and eco-friendly mechanical systems. The footprint includes three interlocking classrooms connecting various disciplines of study and optimal space for collaboration. Other features include a “thinktank zone,” a dedicated space for exhibits and demonstrations and a state-of-the-art laboratory.
Construction of the new facility begins in June, and will be complete when school commences in fall 2009. Not only was the cost and modern design attractive to the Watkinson School community, but the unique way in which the building is assembled dramatically decreases the construction schedule—in this case less than three months from start to finish.
The Center’s award-winning design is the brainchild of Project Frog, a San Francisco-based company specializing in smart building systems. It will feature numerous LEED equivalent components including highly efficient mechanical and ventilation systems, solar glazing, lighting controls and ground source heat pumps. The building will also use human behavior awareness tools such as software monitors.
“Watkinson School is on the ground floor of a new phenomenon that could transform the design and construction industry,” said Denise Sharp, President of Fisher Development. “This building takes the most desirable elements of green building and puts them into an attractive, affordable and quick to deploy application.”
“As a national general contractor with expertise in coordinating and building these projects, FDI is poised to help schools and businesses get up and running in a fraction of the time at an affordable price,” Sharp continued.
About Fisher Development, Inc.: a national general contractor and construction management firm specializing in sustainable construction, tenant improvement, core/shell and historic preservation for schools, retail stores, restaurants and corporate offices throughout the United States. FDI is a member of the US Green Building Council and the USGBC Northern California chapter. Founded in 1971 in San Francisco, the company has offices in New York City, Chicago and Orlando.
FDI COMPLETES ZEGNA STORE AT HOUSTON GALLERIA
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (February 19, 2009)--Fisher Development announced today that it recently completed a store for Italian luxury menswear purveyor, Ermenegildo Zegna, at the Houston Galleria in Houston, TX.
The 4,300 square foot store designed by Italian architect SABA and American architect Gertler & Wente Architects LLP, is among the largest in Zegna’s fleet. This location features a sleek, new design and several luxurious elements including custom millwork fabricated in Italy.
“It was a thrill to build a store for one of the most fabled Italian design families,” said Hannah Boykin, Project Manager for Fisher Development. “It took intensive coordination among the architects, Italian millwork fabricator and installers to make this store opening the great success that it was.”
FDI MAKES HISTORY AT GREENBUILD
WITH FROG ZERO
GC constructs innovative "School of the Future, Today" in just four days
BOSTON, Mass. (November 12, 2008)--Fisher Development, Inc., a national general contractor, broke new ground today in the green building movement when it removed the barricade to reveal a sophisticated and sleek Project FROG building at the entrance to the Boston Convention Center.
The 1,500 square foot glass and steel structure complete with living roof and eco-friendly mechanical systems, greeted an estimated 25,000 attendees as they converged on the Greenbuild Conference and Trade Show, taking place here November 18-20.
The demonstration project is titled "The School of the Future, Today," is the centerpiece and a certain highlight of what has become the world's most popular green building event. This project was done in conjunction with Project FROG and BD+C Magazine.
"The green building movement took a giant leap into the future today when Project Frog and Fisher Development proved it possible to construct a LEED Silver* building in just four days," said Ken Pickart, CEO of Fisher Development. "FDI is so proud to be associated with this dynamic and truly innovative project."
The FROG Zero demonstration unit, so named because of its break-through energy neutral design, was assembled on site in a mere four days. The project team's intensive planning and re-assembly of the structure enabled the team to adhere to the rules and regulations of the City of Boston and the Convention Center.
"We're on the ground floor of a new phenomenon that will sweep the design and construction industry," said Alex Fisher of Fisher Development. "This building takes the most desirable elements of green building and puts them into an attractive, affordable and quick to deploy application. This is what the industry has been waiting for."
"As a national general contractor with expertise in coordinating and building these projects, FDI is poised to help schools and businesses get up and running in a fraction of the time at an affordable price," Fisher continued.
About Fisher Development, Inc.: a San Francisco-based general contractor and construction management firm specializing in sustainable construction, tenant improvement, core/shell and historic preservation for retail stores, schools, restaurants and corporate offices throughout the United States. FDI is a member of the US Green Building Council and the USGBC Northern California chapter. Founded in 1971, the company has offices in New York City, Chicago, Orlando and Portland, Ore.
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*Project Frog structures are eligible for LEED Silver certification by the owner.
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RETAIL TRAFFIC RANKS FISHER DEVELOPMENT IN TOP 10 FOR BUILD OUT OF INTERIOR SPACE
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 2008)-Retail Traffic, a leading trade magazine for the retail and construction industry, ranked Fisher Development 9th among general contractors for the build out of retail interior space nationwide, the company announced today.
The magazine determines its ranking of top contractors by the total square footage of retail space completed in the prior year. Fisher Development reported the completion of 3,537,220 square feet in 2007.
FDI AWARDED TOP SAFETY HONOR
National General Contractor recognized for its exemplary safety record
June 12, 2008 (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.)---Fisher Development announced today that it received the 2007-2008 Allied North America award for Safety Excellence.
Allied North America, a leading national insurance company specializing in the construction industry, selected Fisher Development in the category of large construction companies. The company considers a number of factors when determining the winner of this award including: management?s involvement with safety program, commitment to safety practices, its innovative approach to safety and experience modification, having the lowest frequency and/or severity of claims, as well as loss history.
"We congratulate FDI on its achievement," said Rich Lawler, Safety Consultant for Allied North America. We wish the company continued success and excellence in its safety endeavors.
"Our company's safety record is of the utmost importance to us, and this award for Safety Excellence is one of true distinction," said Ken Pickart, FDI's Chief Executive Officer. "Running a safe jobsite requires meticulous planning and a tremendous amount of diligence to manage everyone in the safest possible environment."
This is the fourth year that Allied North America has given the Safety Excellence award.
Commitment to Community
TEAM FDI TO RACE AROUND LAKE TAHOE
44th Annual DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay
Fisher Development, Inc. (FDI) announced today that its most intrepid athletes will join 700 other runners to race their hearts out at 6,200 feet above sea level in the Lake Tahoe Relay.
"Running can be an individual sport but this relay is a real team effort," said Dave Van Wicklin, a director at FDI who, in his spare time, runs ultra distance races. "This will be a fantastic day to run around one of the world's most picturesque lakes, bond as a team and kick some serious butt!"
Each of the seven legs in the 72-mile race is between eight and 12 miles in length. Those not satisfied with just running their leg will cheer their teammates on while riding their bikes.
We hope to make this an annual event for the FDI racers!
In October of 2007, FDI sponsored the 24th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. We teamed up with a local architecture firm and the fifth grade class from Sunset Elementary School. Our team sculpted a giant sandcastle based on this year’s theme: Nature Rocks!
Leap is a non-profit organization that raises money to help fund art programs in Bay Area public schools.
FDI sponsored Share our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, a premier benefit held in June at Acme Chop House in San Francisco. The dinner and live auction honored Chuck Williams, founder of Williams Sonoma, Inc., for his pioneering work in the culinary arts. “Share our Strength’s mission to eradicate childhood hunger is ambitious and profoundly necessary,” said Ken Pickart, FDI’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’re proud of our affiliation with this fine organization and salute Chuck Williams for his significant contributions to the nation’s culinary landscape.”
FDI is a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), a national non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. FDI currently is currently working on projects seeking to achieve LEED certification, which means that a project must meet the stringent building standards set forth by the USGBC. FDI has several LEED accredited professionals on staff, and that number is steadily growing.
To learn more about green building, visit www.usgbc.org.