Nashua, NH – A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held to celebrate the start of construction of New
Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet store in Nashua which will offer a widely expanded selection and reach a new eco-friendly green standard. Pro Con Inc of Manchester, NH is the architect and general contractor for the $3.3M design build project. The new Outlet will be located behind an existing state liquor store at 27 Coliseum Avenue, which will be demolished after the new store is built.
“From concept to design, our goal is to create an energy efficient store that delivers an innovative shopping
experience for our customers,” explained New Hampshire Liquor Commissioner Joseph Mollica. “In addition, we
continue to expand our buying power enabling us to offer lower prices on fine wines and spirits.”
This recent project is part of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission’s (NHLC) plan to modernize stores statewide and increase sales. At 20,000 square feet, this significantly expanded retail floor space and contemporary open concept design will allow for a greater selection of products and a more engaging experience for shoppers.
In an effort to further NHLC’s green efforts, the design build project incorporates numerous ecologically friendly features, including solar panels, energy efficient LED lighting, and geo-thermal heating and cooling systems. Local building materials and low volatile organic compound products will also be applied and installed. The Liquor & Wine Outlet’s landscaping will be comprised of local plants and grasses that require no irrigation. An information display will educate customers on the building’s numerous energy savings and sustainable design features.
“The goal is to recycle 95% of construction waste from the new building and 95% of demolition material from the old building,” stated Commissioner Mollica. Recycled materials will also be used to build new store features including a wine tasting display counter that will be made from recycled glass.
Pro Con Inc has registered the project with the U.S. Green Building Council and intends to pursue certification
under USGBC’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program. The project has been designed
and is being built to achieve LEED Gold.
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has been responsible for the renovation and relocation of several New
Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets to-date with successful results in Gilford, Plaistow, Hampstead, Manchester,
Merrimack, Lincoln and Lebanon. The NHLC operates retail locations throughout the Granite State and serves more than 9 million customers each year.
Pro Con Inc. is a full service architecture, engineering and construction management firm specializing in
commercial, hospitality, institutional, industrial and multi-family residential projects. The company is recognized as an industry leader and is known for their single source design-build delivery system, “The Diamond Solution”.