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Main Fountain Garden Revitalization - Kennett Square, PA

Drawing heavily upon European influences and utilizing state-of-the-art technology, the two-year, $90-million project was the largest fountain preservation project of its kind taking place in the United States. The Main Fountain Garden is one of the most expansive and magnificent groupings of fountains in a landscaped setting in the United States and features:

9,000 cubic yards of concrete
1,400 linear feet of tunnels
51 tons of copper
338,570 gallons of water in underground storage tanks
5 miles of fountain pipes
254 pathway lights
1,719 jets and streams powered by 68 pumps
30 fire and water jets
2,640 boxwood planted
110 Norway Maples

“I would like to extend my personal gratitude and congratulations to you and the entire Bancroft Construction project team for the “above and beyond” work and completion of the University of Delaware’s College of Health Sciences at the STAR Campus.”

Kathleen S. Matt, PhD Dean
University of Delaware College of Health Sciences
"Managing a project of this size and complexity adjacent to an occupied facility and within the heart of a fully operational campus speaks to Bancroft's understanding and willingness to overcome challenging circumstances in a cooperative and collaborative manner."

Mark T. Brainard
President, Delaware Technical Community College
“Bancroft Construction has been a valuable partner of DTP because of their specific expertise, quality standards, and cost management systems. Several highly technical laboratory projects have been successfully launched for DTP and exceeded expectations.”

J. Michael Bowman
President, Delaware Technology Park
“Bancroft's project team successfully managed the logistics of having a multitude of subcontractors working within a fully occupied university campus. Bancroft's ability to maintain jobsite safety and ensuring for the safety of the students, faculty and general public were all part of a thorough logistics plan. ”

Frank Warren
Manager of OLAM, University of Delaware
“The Axalta North American Headquarters project is a fine example of Bancroft’s ability to successfully manage fast-tracked, co-occupied, high-end fit-out construction and deliver the project on time and within budget.”

Scott D. Allen, P.E.
Senior Project Manager, CBRE
“Your company is one of the very best I have had the pleasure to work with in my 27 years of design and construction project management here at Dover Air Force Base and I look forward to working with Bancroft again on future construction projects.”

A. Lance Wilgus, P.E. Project Manager
Base Civil Engineering, Dover Air Force Base
“The new school has the notable distinction of being Delaware's first new school to achieve LEED Gold Certification. Bancroft's diligence, project understanding, and expertise were instrumental in this accomplishment and it's a credit to the expertise and dedication of your entire project team.”

John Read
Supervisor of Facilities, Brandywine School District
“This new state of the art facility will provide our dedicated staff and volunteers with the ability to better serve thousands of homeless cats and dogs for years to come. All of us at DHA appreciate the outstanding service Bancroft Construction’s entire project team provided and look forward to having the opportunity to work with Bancroft in the future. ”

Patrick J. Carroll
Executive Director, Delaware Humane Association
“I would like to extend my personal gratitude and congratulations to you and the entire Bancroft Construction project team for their dedication and professional approach and hard work in the completion of the new Tatiana and Gerret Copeland Maritime Center. This facility will certainly be a source of civic pride to the residents of the 7th Street peninsula area.”

H. Hunter Lott, III
Former Chairman, Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Awards

DCA

DCA CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE

For over 20 years, the State of Delaware’s Office of Management and Budget has presented these prestigious awards in partnership with the Delaware Contractors Association.

ABC EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

The Delaware Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction awards recognize the “Best of the Best” in the construction industry.

SAFETY AWARDS

Bancroft is a multiyear recipient of the Governor’s Safety Award, which was created 15 years ago and is co-sponsored by DCA and the Delaware Department of Labor.

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On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 2:00pm, Wohlsen Construction Company, in conjunction with the Cecil County Public Library and Bancroft Construction Company, will hold a Local Vendor Awareness session for the construction of the new North East Branch Library. The event will take place at the Elkton Branch Library, 301 Newark Ave. Elkton, MD 21921.

Subcontractor opportunities are available for the following Division work: Site work and excavation, Concrete, Masonry, Structural, Roofing, HVAC, Millwork, Carpentry, Roof and Siding, Doors and frames, Glass, Drywall, Tile, Carpet, Elevators, Landscaping, and Hardscaping.

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