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  • Case Study: Bringing a Vision to Life at Middlewoods of Newington

    March 4th, 2015


    The word construction made Middlewoods of Newington Executive Director Kathy Braga twitch, and here it was again. United Methodist Homes (UMH) was planning a small construction project at her community: upgrading interior finishes and renovating the reception area and common spaces. The project sounded great, but Braga wanted more. She decided to go for it, so she shared her vision with C.E. Floyd Company and edm CT. They didn’t laugh at her, instead they looked her in the eye and told her it could be done. They would find a way to give Braga everything she wanted and to have the project make sense financially for UMH. Suddenly, Braga wasn’t twitching anymore.

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  • When Less Really Is More: Space Utilization Planning for a Campus That Will Last

    February 17th, 2015


    Don’t all schools have to have a Master Plan? The short answer is no. The term Master Plan often assumes growth, expansion, new buildings, changes to circulation and open space systems. This project label can create perceptions, expectations, and, believe it or not – limits about the process and outcomes that are unknown at the outset of the project.  

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  • 20 Years at C.E. Floyd - Q & A with Joe McCoy

    January 29th, 2015


    Joe McCoy, director of business development, just celebrated 20 years with C.E. Floyd Company. Over that time, he’s spent the equivalent of 625 days commuting. So what keeps him going? I sat down with him to find out.

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    Posted in: News & People
  • Quality Control in Construction: Partnering with Manufacturer’s Representatives and Installers (Part 4 of 5)

    January 22nd, 2015


    Free inspections for correctness - check.

    Extended warranties - check.

    Minimize callbacks - check.

    Involving the manufacturer’s representative and product installers in the construction process provides obvious benefits for everyone. We typically get manufacturer’s representatives involved for windows, siding, roofing, flooring and PVC trim, especially if we’re using a new product for the first time.

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    Posted in: Building Process
  • C.E. Floyd Gives Back

    January 6th, 2015


    We held our 12th annual toy drive for The Home for Little Wanderers and adopted a family from Meriden Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc. for the second year in a row. We also joined Building Impact and held our first in-office event.

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    Posted in: News & People
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