Berlin, CT – Colossale Siteworks announced it recently completed the Arhaus furniture showroom entrance at the West Farms Mall where the company was responsible for all site construction and structural concrete. The work included demolition and excavation of the store front, the installation of the addition foundation and slab, new utility and drainage systems, and new curbs and sidewalks.
Located in a tight corner that directly abuts a main entrance, one challenge of the mall entryway project was that there was limited space for equipment and trades to be on the site at the same time. “We had to make the most of our time when our portion of the work was to be done,” said Colossale Siteworks vice president, Michael Colossale. “This had us mobilizing during early morning hours to perform site demolition and installation of the foundation that made up the storefront expansion, setting the stage for the other trades to do their work and keep the project moving along on schedule.”
“In this day and age with the construction industry being so difficult, it’s refreshing to have a company and staff as that of Colossale Siteworks on a project. Their professionalism, integrity, ability to communicate effectively, and willingness to listen to our needs and react accordingly were greatly appreciated,” said Robert J. Bliss, vice president of Drake Construction, who oversaw the Arhaus project.
This year, Colossale Siteworks is celebrating its 70 anniversary. “We continue to build upon the hard work, generosity and grit our dad, Dom Colossale Sr., instilled in us and the ethos of the business,” said Michael Colossale.
The completed Stanley Park Pond after dredging and reconstruction
Some projects Colossale Siteworks has completed in the state of Connecticut over the years include Hubbard Park Mirror Lake Dam Reconstruction for the City of Meriden in 2013, New Britain’s Central Park Reconstruction in 1992, and Stanley Quarter Park Pond Dredging and Reconstruction for the City of New Britain in 2023. “We really appreciate having the capacity to take on these types of projects and rejuvenate public spaces for the enjoyment of their communities for years to come,” said Colossale Siteworks president, Dominic Colossale Jr.
“We’ve come a long way since my father started the company in 1954 doing concrete patios and sidewalks out of his pickup truck; back then it was just him and a sledgehammer,” said Michael Colossale. “We strive to honor our father’s legacy by making sure that every project we undertake – whether heavy highway construction, decorative hardscapes, or any kind of sitework in between – starts with grit and ends with polish. We know he would be thrilled to see another successful project completed and a satisfied client, and for the company to reach this milestone.”
