Executive Team
- Michael Bruss LEED AP : President, LEED AP, Dir. Design & Project Development
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Professional Background
Michael has over 35 years of experience in the construction business and is the founder and president of Bruss Construction. He has extensive experience in green building technologies and the adaptive reuse of historic structures. Michael is very knowledgeable with the US Green Building Council's LEED certification program. In 2003 Bruss constructed the FIRST LEED certified structure in the northeast for the Society for the Protection of NH Forests and recently achieved the FIRST Platinum Certification for a Single Family Residence in New Hampshire. Michael is on the Board of Directors of the NH Preservation Alliance and has participated in many panel discussions on green building technologies throughout New Hampshire.
Educational Background
Graduate of Professional Certificate at Northeastern University
Building/Design Program in Construction Management
Affiliations
Board of Director NH Preservation Alliance (NHPA)
Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)
New Hampshire League of NH Craftsmen since 1980
American Institute of Architects (AIANH)
Plan New Hampshire
NH Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR)
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association (NHSEA)
US Green Building Council, LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC)
Representative Projects- Lyme Inn, Lyme, NH
- Union Block, Claremont, NH
- Fuller Public Library, Hillsborough, NH
- JBI Helicopter, Pembroke, NH
- Petersen Engineering Office, Portsmouth, NH
- Gutgsell & Phipps DDS., New London, NH
- Concord Hospital Pediatrics Wing, Concord, NH
- Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm, Peterborough, NH
- MacDowell Colony, Peterborough, NH
- Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH
- Family Tree Health Care, Hopkinton, New Hampshire
- Cricenti's Market, New London, New Hampshire
- Flash Photo, New London, New Hampshire
- Proctor Academy Ice Arena, Andover, New Hampshire
- Proctor Academy Daycare Center / Dining Hall / Dormitory
- Lake Sunapee Bank, Andover, New Hampshire
- Private Residence / Riding Arena / Studio / Main Barn, Newport, New Hampshire
- Harris Center for Conservation Education, Hancock, New Hampshire
- Private Residence, Meredith, New Hampshire
- Canterbury Shaker Village Visitor Center, Canterbury, New Hampshire
- Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Concord, New Hampshire
- St. Paul's School, Renovations, Concord, New Hampshire
- Concord Food Co-op, Concord, New Hampshire
- Newbury Public Library, Newbury, New Hampshire
close - James Bruss : Chief Executive Officer
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Professional Background
Jim has been co-owner of Bruss Construction since 1993. He has over 17 years of experience in the construction industry including both residential and commercial projects and from pounding nails to negotiating contracts. Previously he was the Northeast Regional Construction Manager for Hallmark Cards. Jim has managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $5,500,000.
Affiliations
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of NH
Concord Area Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Council
Bradford Economic Opportunities Committee
Associated Builders & Contractors, past Board of Directors
Lake Todd Association, Vice President
Representative Projects- Lyme Inn, Lyme NH
- Upper Valley Oral Surgeons, W. Lebanon, NH
- Genera Home Project, Belmont, NH
- Private Residence, Nelson, NH
- Concord Hospital Pharmacy, Concord, NH
- Private Residence, Hopkinton, NH
- JBI Helicopter, Pembroke, NH
- Gutgsell & Phipps DDS., New London, NH
- Lake Sunapee Country Club, New London, NH
- Lake Sunapee Bank, Peterborough, NH
- Early Enrichment Center, Concord, NH
- St. Paul's School, Renovations, Concord, NH
- Casey Family Services, Concord, NH
- Charter Trust, Concord, NH
- Paul A. Smith School, Franklin, NH
- Flash Photo, New London, NH
- Cricenti's Market, New London, NH
- Proctor Academy Dormitory, Andover, NH
- Lake Sunapee Bank, Andover, NH
- Not So Plain Jane's, Manchester, NH
- Landmark Title, Manchester, NH
- Newbury Town Hall / Town Garage, Newbury, NH
- Newbury Public Library, Newbury, NH
- Bara Dental Office, Hillsborough, NH
- Lake Sunapee Bank, Hillsborough, NH
- Cricenti's Market, Hillsborough, NH
- Hillsboro Fire Station, Hillsboro, NH
- Farmsteads of New England, Inc., Hillsborough, NH
- Lake Sunapee Bank, Claremont, NH
- Lake Sunapee Bank, Enfield, NH
close - John Bruss : VP, Senior Project Superintendent
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Professional Background
John Bruss moved from Wisconsin in 2002 with his wife Amy to join Bruss Construction. He has been a project manager on projects ranging from $250,000 to $8,000,000 and has over 30 years of experience in the Commercial Construction Field.
Educational Background
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College- Green Bay, WI
Completed courses: Blueprint reading, Advanced Blueprint reading, Transit/level, basic Welding, Rigging
Standard First Aid, CPR, OSHA Safety
OSHA 10-Hour Card Holder
Affiliations
Management Representative for Bruss Construction Safety Committee
Bradford Community Center Board of Directors
Representative Projects- The Lyme Inn, Historic Renovation & Upgrade, Lyme, NH
- Concord Hospital ~ Catheter Laboratory Renovation & Technology Upgrade, Concord, NH
- Concord Hospital ~ New Pharmacy Facility, Concord, NH
- Concord Eye Care, Renovation of Existing Space, Concord Hospital, NH
- Phillips Exeter Academy, Saltonstall Building Renovation, Exeter, NH
- Concord Imaging Center, MRI Installation & Renovation, Concord Hospital, NH
- Concord Hospital Pediatrics Wing Renovation & Technology Upgrade, Concord, NH
- Lake Opechee Inn & Spa, Adaptive Reuse of Existing Mill, Laconia, NH
- Bank of New Hampshire, Merrimack, NH
- Hillsboro Fire Station, Hillsboro, NH
- Farmsteads of New England, Inc., Hillsborough, NH
- Paul A Smith School, Franklin, NH
- Cricenti's Market, New London, NH
- Lake Sunapee Bank, New London, NH
- Sunapee School District Gym, Sunapee, NH
- Lake Sunapee Bank, Sunapee, NH
close - Amy Bruss : CFO
Office Team
- Ed Rimm : Senior Project Manager
- Steve Sareault : Project Manager, P.E., LEED AP
- Sue Gilbert : Project Administrator
- Becky Pendleton : Project Administrator
- Eric Ensign : Director of Communications
- Jeff Bennett : Dir. of Business Development, LEED AP
Site Management
- Chris Simpkins : Special Projects Superintendent
- Robert (Bo) Raymond : Project Superintendent
- Wayne Blais - Project Superintendent
- Ken Rimm - Project Superintendent
- Dave Cloutier - Project Superintendent
- Kevin Peterson - Project Superintendent
Build Team
- Sheldon Bruss, Rhylan Bruss, Lee Beaton, Al Cyr, Frank Piemontese, Jared Raymond, Diego Solimine, Bill Surran