Waterford, CT (November 19, 2002) --- Wolman Construction, a locally-based general contractor and construction manager, was honored at the Home Builders Association of Connecticut Annual Awards Dinner held recently at the Aqua Turf Country Club in Southington, Connecticut. Industry peers located throughout the State of Connecticut selected award recipients.

Wolman Construction won in the category of Best Remodeled Home on a Challenging Site for the remodeling of a Waterford residence. Wolman Construction was faced with the challenge of renovating an older home, which had seen minimal maintenance over many years and was structurally compromised, and turning it into a year-round weekend home suitable for entertaining large groups of friends and family. Working within the existing shell, Wolman Construction expanded the lower level basement under the existing decks, added a two-car garage, and created a small addition to the master bedroom. Three levels were linked, and a variety of terraces and decks were added, to achieve continuity and cohesiveness throughout the residence. While the house maintains the original footprint, the building was totally restructured. The mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems are all new, as are the finishes, doors, and windows. Wayne S. Garrick of New Haven served as architect for this project.

Wolman Construction was also honored by Home Builders Association of Connecticut in an additional category, Special Purpose Room. In 2001, Wolman Construction completed the construction of a Mikvah located at the Chabad of Southeastern Connecticut in New London. The Mikvah is a ritual bath used by Jews since ancient times, designed within strict rabbinical specification and filled with both tap water and rainwater. This project redefined the term “design build” as the construction team and design consultant were given only a typical Mikvah plan and a hand sketched floor plan to begin. The objective was to build a Mikvah in an existing 1,600-square foot residential home with an office, sitting room, bathroom, and ritual bath. In order to achieve this goal the entire house was gutted, and the project was completed in six months. Along with Wolman Construction, the design/build team included internationally-known Mikvah designer Garshon Grossbaum of St. Paul, Minnesota, and New Haven-based interior designer Rhoda Russota. A Tree of Life, located in the sitting room, pays tribute to those who helped bring this project to fruition. Established in 1988, Wolman Construction, under the direction of President Mark Wolman, has excelled in both commercial and custom residential construction based on a commitment to open, “no surprises” client communication, accessibility to company management and outstanding cost control. Current commercial projects for the Waterford-based firm include the 92-unit Courtyard by Marriott in Warwick, Rhode Island; and, a 20,000-square foot addition to the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme. Wolman Construction is a member of the Home Builder’s Association of Connecticut.