T-Ross Brothers Construction, Inc.

T-ROSS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. – SPECIAL EDITION

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: The T-Ross Brothers Construction staff includes, foreground, Todd Ross, left, and Tom Ross; in the middle row, from left, David Gray, Lou Ann Shaffer, Janet Drumm, Dana Shrawder, Vicki Skipper, and Yvette Hummel; and , in back, Jay Bogar, Alex Legros and Mike Willow. The company’s main office is at the intersection of routes 147 and 45 in Montandon.

MONTANDON – T-Ross Brothers has prided itself as a cutting-edge builder for more than a half-century.

Today, that means “green” construction. The company is building energy-efficient offices and homes across our part of the state. And it’s tackling the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi, a 22-acre energy project at the Central Pennsylvania Industrial Park in Milton. The project will require the installation of more than 27,700 solar panels. “We’re trying to lead our industry and trying to stay ahead,” said Todd Ross, the company’s president and CEO.

More locally, T-Ross Brothers recently completed work on the new Central Susquehanna Community Foundation office in Berwick. The project maximizes day lighting for rooms and reduces water use with plumbing fixtures. The company used regional products such as the brick, windows and shingles, as well as finishes made from recycled content.

The project shows that a ‘green’ building does not have to look green or space-age, nor does it have to cost substantially more. Green Construction reduces a building’s impact on the planet, requiring less fuel and less water to serve the same occupants.

And it has additional benefits. Green design can also reduce operating costs and create a building that is much healthier for the occupants. At a time when heating fuel has approached $4 per gallon, a green building will have a much higher resale value, due to lower utility bills and other advantages brought about by careful and smart design.

T-Ross Brothers employs four Green Advantage-certified staff members, and three who have certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designs (LEED). Those teams can work with owners, architects and contractors to put together plans that fit any customer’s needs and price range. Certified green designers also work to make sure a building will meet an owner’s goals, and not fall short.

Long Tradition

The company can serve a wide range of construction needs, from residential homes to large commercial and governmental buildings. The company’s diverse staff allows T-Ross Brothers to get projects done with great efficiency. The company can provide cranes and operators, welders, workers who can erect steel and install metal roofs.

That gives T-Ross Brothers the flexibility of handling jobs without subcontractors, or in working with them to get jobs done faster.

The company takes pride in getting its jobs done on time, Ross said. It has since Thomas H. Ross started the company in 1958. Sons Todd and Tom, both of whom started in the business as kids, bought the firm in 1996 and have continued their family tradition.

Despite the recession that has hurt the construction industry, T-Ross Brothers is still adding to its 80 employees, Todd Ross said. “We’re actually in a growth time right now,” he said.

Lots of Local Work

The company tackles new buildings, additions and remodeling projects of all sizes and scopes, from home construction to hotels. Last year, it completed work on expanding and remodeling the Little League International Building in South Williamsport. Other local projects you might recognize include Grace Lutheran Evangelical Church in Berwick. T-Ross Brothers built a 4,100 square-foot addition to the church and renovated 630 square feet of the existing building.

It is also working in Elysburg, at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, where it is constructing a 12,000 square-foot, two-story multi-purpose and assembly buiding. The building will connect the church and education facility.

T-Ross Brothers also constructed Dr. John D. Rinehart’s new dental office on Woodbine Lane in Mahoning Township.

For more information about T-Ross Brothers and green building, visit the company’s web site, www. tr0ssbrothers.com, or call 1-800-432-9309. The company’s main office is at the intersection of Routes 147 and 45 in Montandon.

By the Press Enterprise Staff

Work Begins on Elevator at St. Paul’s

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T-Ross Brothers Construction equipment operator Colin Long uses a mini-trackhoe to excavate for the construction of a three-floor elevator at the parish hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bloomsburg on Wednesday. The Rev. Marjorie Menaul said the project will also include a new handicapped-accessible restroom in the basement. Construction is expected to be complete by mid- to late-April.

Rieter Automotive Systems; Equipment Foundations

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A series of raised, reinforced, concrete foundations necessary to support a system of production equipment and a jib crane. The installation of the foundations required the removal of the existing concrete floor, the compaction testing of the existing sub-grade to insure stability, placing forms, reinforcing and finally placing 130 CY of concrete. The time required to complete the installation was 10 days, with no interruption of the Owner’s operation.

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Ribbon Cutting

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Linntown Texaco Express Lube & Car Wash Opens

From left: Lisa MaCanus, CATV & Central PA Chamber of Commerce board member; Cheryl Rheppard, West Milton State Bank & Central PA Chamber of Commerce board member; Maria Culp, president/CEO, Central PA Chamber of Commerce; Launa Miller, project coordinator; Tom Michaels, T-Ross Brothers Construction, Inc. project manager; William Brown, property owner; Jim Kerber, Mid Penn Engineering; Todd Ross, T-Ross Brothers Construction Inc., president and Central PA Chamber of Commerce board chair.

LEWISBURG – A ribbon cutting was recently held at the Linntown Texaco Express Lube & Car Wash, 2018 and 2022 W. Market St. (Route 45), Lewisburg. The event was conducted by the Central PA Chamber of Commerce. Those who stopped by that day received a free car wash. There are three self-service bays, along with a vacuum station. It’s open 24/7 and includes safety cameras as well as lighting.

Launa Miller, project coordinator, said the business welcomes the opportunity to work on washing deals with local business fleets. For more information, call 546-2200. Engineering was performed by Mid-Penn, Lewisburg and Construction by T-Ross Brothers Construction, Inc., Montandon.

2009 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

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The T-Ross Brothers Construction, Inc. Holiday Open House was held in conjunction with the Central PA Chamber of Commerce after hours on December 9, 2009. There were refreshments, jazz music by the band EVE, and a magician to entertain the 120 business people and clients who came out to celebrate the holiday season.

Genetically Exceptional Embryo Products

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New 64′ x 96′ Pre-Engineered Steel Building out the back. 850 SF wood framed tray wash room, 2,256 SF wood framed addition on front.

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Juniata County Courthouse

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60-foot high roof and bell tower replacement

Sunbury Residence

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9,500 square foot custom designed country colonial farmhouse.

Montoursville Presbyterian Church

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A complete renovation and reimage of the exterior roof structure, changing the existing flat roof into new. The project also included remodeling the existing sanctuary, creating a narthex, and adding a new entrance.

Bloomsburg Residence

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Custom designed 6000+ square foot French Country Colonial Estate situated on a large open meadow, creatively designed, interior decorating was Owner motivated.