Rendering of Darling’s Hyundai/Chrysler Dealership in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME – Raymond, N.H.-based design-builder Jewett Construction Co., Inc. has begun construction on a new Hyundai and Chrysler dealership in Augusta, Maine for the Darling’s Auto Group. A groundbreaking ceremony took place October 2.
(l-r) Members of Darling’s Auto Group: VP of operations Kevin Tesseo; service director Jason Witts; manager Lance Quinn; collision center director Todd Farrin; and executive VP Chuck Rohn; Jewett’s construction executive VP Steve Harris and construction president Craig Jewett; from Darling’s group president Jay Darling; VP of fixed operations Carrie Meo; community outreach director Lynne Darling; and Jewett project manager Bronson Raspuzzi
Designed by the team of Bruce Ronayne Hamilton Architects and Summit Engineering to comply with the manufacturer’s latest image upgrade requirements, the 32,578sf design-build dealership will be shared by the Hyundai and Dodge/Chrysler brands and will utilize a Butler Manufacturing hybrid building design that includes both a pre-engineered metal building and conventional steel construction.
The facility’s exterior includes insulated metal panels for energy efficiency as well as the latest Hyundai Element designed by Virginia-based Architectural Graphics, Inc. The interior includes offices, a two-story showroom, full service area with service drive, and parts department.
