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Douston Construction, Inc. is a progressive
construction firm offering services that meet and exceed the needs
of its customers by being consistently on time and within budget.
Our goal is to maintain diverse projects in both commercial and residential
construction assuring the company’s financial stability and
growth.
Douston Construction was established in August 1985. Our initial
projects were made up of subcontract frame labor and other forms
of carpentry. Our crew was composed of the owners, Shawn
and Gail, and two additional carpenters. Over time,
our team has grown to include some of the most knowledgeable professionals
in the construction business. Our staff currently consists of three
project managers, two estimators, office personnel, and several
frame and finish crews. Their combined expertise and dedication
allows Douston Construction to continue to offer top quality craftsmanship
and service.
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Douston Construction
2006 |
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Douston Construction built
over 16,000 sq.ft. of finished living space. These seven houses
were of varied styles such as cape, colonial or duplex. Their interiors
may have included hardwood or tile flooring, granite countertops,
gas fireplaces, or custom cabinetry. Many had exterior decks or
three season porches. The finished product was a quality Douston
Construction home. |
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Our commercial construction
included a veterinary clinic with operating room. This building
expanded our construction knowledge in the area of disability construction
needs. We also installed special equipment for x-ray and operating
rooms. Included with our commercial construction was an exterior
remodel at This is It in Ogunquit. Through our partnership with
Porter Land Preservation, LLC we began construction on a 10-unit
condominium complex in North Berwick, Maine. The interior of these
units are customized to the new homeowners. The first unit has been
completed and includes a gas fireplace, tile and hardwood flooring
and other specialty items. Our commercial remodels included updating
our new office space at 754 Alfred Road; rented from Porter Land
Preservation, LLC this project provided Douston Construction with
needed office space. |
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Our remodels could be better
described as whole house remodels. In one instance, the existing
home was razed and a new one put in its place. Also remodeled were
homes where the construction incorporated existing portions of the
structure into the finished project. We completed approximately
8000 sq.ft of finished living space. These houses included many
of the amenities found in our new home construction as well as the
charm of the former construction. |
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In 2006, we completed two
homes in our Talbot Woods
Phase II Subdivision. A third home will be completed in early 2007.
There continues to be one lot available in Talbot
Woods Phase II.
Porter Land Preservation, LLC
This division of DCI continues to buy land to provide housing while
maintaining the open spaces that Southern Maine is noted for. Porter
Land Preservation is using Douston Construction’s reputation
and expertise in construction as the general contractor for its
projects.
Porter Farms Condominiums
Located in North Berwick, the first building of this 10 unit condominium
complex is under construction. The first unit in this building
was sold in 2006. The balance of the units will be built and sold
in 2007 and early 2008.
Hidden Meadows
Located in Arundel, lots in this private meadow and quiet countryside
setting will be available in the spring of 2007.
Cat Mousam Road
Located on the river in Kennebunk, this 22 unit condominium complex
is in the preliminary planning phases. Construction is planned
for the fall of 2007.
754 Alfred Road
This 20 acre parcel is the new home of Douston Construction. Porter
Land Preservation began preliminary work with the town of Arundel
to develop this lot as village commercial.
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Douston Construction remains
committed to customer service, quality and productivity. In 2006,
we completed our first year with our new accounting and estimating
system. This system enables us to create better estimates, project
costing, and other management tools needed to take on projects of
any complexity. Through our partnership with Porter Land Preservation
we continue to search for projects, through architects and customer
referrals, which will enable us to showcase the quality of our construction,
and the aesthetic planning of the developments.
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Douston Construction
2005 |
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In 2005, we built over 27,000
sq.ft. of finished living space. These eleven homes varied in style
and finish requirements. Specialty items may have included granite
countertops, wrap-around porches, or open hallways. Our website
shows many of these homes in various stages of completion as well
as interior finish pictures. |
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We completed the second phase
of remodeling at the Anchorage by the Sea hotel. This phase included
the remodeling of 18 guest bathrooms. Interior remodels were done
at Bessie’s and Jackie’s TOO restaurants. These remodels
included interior and exterior work. At Funtown, we did exterior upgrading
around various rides and attractions. |
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In 2005, we were involved in
several projects that included whole house remodels, kitchen remodels
and garage additions. These garage additions included master suites,
home offices, and great rooms. Total remodeled and added square footage
equaled 7, 000 sq. ft. |
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Talbot
Woods Phase II is nearing completion. Four homes
in this nine-lot phase were completed and sold in 2005. Currently,
there are three homes under construction that will be completed in
2006. At the end of 2005, there is one lot available for sale in Talbot
Woods Phase II.
Porter Land Preservation
A division of DCI, created in 2004, has been working on several
projects. Porter Farm Condominiums, in North Berwick, is approved
and construction is slated to begin in April 2006. This ten-unit
condominium complex will offer 21st Century comforts with the
look of a New England farm. Porter Land Preservation is currently
working with many local towns for the permitting of various projects.
These projects include the Hidden Meadows subdivision in Arundel,
a condominium complex on the Cat Mousam Road in Kennebunk. Porter
Land is also working with the town of Arundel on a site on the
Alfred Road. This site will eventually house the DCI office and
shop. This location offers limitless potential for a mixed-use
business park. Porter Land will be contracting with Douston Construction
to construct these complexes and buildings.
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Douston Construction remains
focused on customer service, quality and productivity. With our associates
being our strongest asset we continue to invest in site equipment,
technology and continued education. With these investments, we ensure
that we are providing our associates with the tools needed to allow
DCI to maintain its status as a high quality construction company.
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Douston Construction
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In 2004, we built 22,840 sq.ft.
of living space. These eight homes varied from new construction to
demolition of existing structures and rebuilding a new home in their
place. These homes may have included granite countertops, wrap-around
porches, or open hallways. Other specialties incorporated were an
elevator, Antique Heart Pine Flooring or Hardie Plank Siding.
Logan’s Run
We completed and sold all of the units in Building B and C of the
Logan’s Run Condominium Complex. This finalizes our first venture
in a condominium development. The total square footage of these condominiums
is 17, 900 sq.ft. These eleven units were all custom finish condominiums
including custom floor plans. |
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We completed the first of two
phases of remodeling at the Anchorage by the Sea hotel. The initial
phase included the maintenance and glass replacement of a large glass
tower, remodeling the office and reception area, and building a sitting
area with a large stone fireplace. |
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In 2004, we added or remodeled
3,950 sq.ft. of space. These remodels added offices, built garages
or made existing space more functional. Where necessary, the new construction
was designed to match existing construction |
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Construction is underway in
Talbot Woods
Phase II. The first home in this nine-lot phase was completed and
sold in 2004. Currently, there are two homes under construction that
will be completed early in 2005. At the end of 2004, there are six
lots available for sale in Talbot Woods Phase II.
A subsidiary of Douston Construction, Inc., Porter Land Preservation
was created in 2004. Porter Land Preservation’s mission statement
is to work with properties owned to meet municipal and environmental
needs, while providing for the housing needs of the 21st Century.
Porter Land Preservation owns land in the towns of North Berwick and
Arundel. Discussions have begun with North Berwick to create a ten
unit condominium complex on this land. The goal is to have final approvals
for this complex by early Summer 2005. |
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Douston Construction continues
to offer the quality and reliable service, which has been the foundation
of our business. As in the past our projects have come in on time
and within budget.
With the addition of a general manager in 2005, we plan to invest
in our personnel and equipment to meet the needs of upcoming endeavors.
Specialized systems will be implemented to improve our efficiency
and the quality of the financial information we use in estimating
and providing financial information for our customers. Our primary
goal for 2005 is to maintain the level of service that has become
a hallmark for Douston Construction. |
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