An Integrated Design & Construction Approach
Overall project success relies heavily upon the decisions made in the initial planning of any construction job. So at CSC, we approach all projects in a collaborative manner, creating an integrated group – with owner, architect, construction manager, engineers and subcontractors all working together from the start. Using this approach with our own projects has provided us with the expertise and insight to guide any construction team through all phases of a construction project.
We’re More Than Just a Contractor
With the expertise of our well-seasoned team, our integrated and collaborative design and construction approach, and our open-book cost-plus solution, CSC has the full ability to offer comprehensive preconstruction and consulting services to our customers. From feasibility and budgeting, to schedule development and the hiring of the design and development teams, Merritt will take on the role of your project manager and ensure that your design, schedule and budget objectives are met. This approach allows you to stay focused on your daily business operations, while we focus on the details of your construction project.
CSC is more than just a general contractor, and regardless of our role, we take on the responsibility of translating your ideas into a building that balances budget and timing with functionality and corporate vision.
Taking Leadership. Developing Solutions.
Maximizing useable land area. Mitigating environmental issues. Delivering a stable and secure site for your project. These objectives call for leadership, innovation and insight. Our experience and commitment to our customers assure that CSC will meet your objectives.
Whether it’s an adaptive reuse or new construction, we understand that site development is the foundation upon which any construction project is built. Therefore, it is critical that a team who can evaluate existing site conditions and apply innovative strategies complete this initial phase.
Experience Equals Insight
With more than 25 years of experience, our seasoned professionals have faced and overcome an extraordinary variety of site conditions. Through consistent and dedicated performance, our team has garnered a wealth of experience that allows us to bring a higher level of planning and troubleshooting to our customers’ site development work.
From land planning to clearing to excavation to pad construction, Crown Street Construction Services is able to work with you from project initiation to ensure that your site adheres to local regulations, provides a solid foundation for your planned construction and accommodates your company’s current and future business needs.
Crown Street Construction provides general construction services for light to heavy commercial and residential projects. We have completed many challenging projects across Central Pennsylvania and into Maryland that include residential additions and renovations. We offer an array of remodeling services into addition to home repairs, small and old jobs that include but is not limited to projects that include electrical wiring, plumbing, deck building, and room additions. No job is too small or too job. Need a ceiling fan installed, give us a call.
We have experience with a wide range of building types and sizes, including complete renovations and new construction from the ground up. To offer you added expertise and value, we propose our Design Build services. With Design Build, we integrate the designer and constructor roles to ensure seamless coordination for the duration of your project.
The Details Create the Big Picture
It’s the details that count. Because when they are given a backseat, they inevitably move up front and can overtake the direction of a project. So, at Crown Street Construction Services, we know to pay close attention to the little things that could have a big impact on the successful completion of your project. And, of course, when you focus on the details, the big picture inevitably takes shape as you had envisioned it.
A Collaborative Approach
When brought in at the ground level of a project, our approach focuses on creating a collaborative, integrated group – with owner, architect, construction manager, engineers and subcontractors all working together from the start. This facilitates communication, which is a core component of our construction philosophy, and ensures that there will be no surprises at the end of your project. Throughout the process, you will be fully aware of alternatives available to you, as well as any related modifications to the project cost or schedule. History has taught us that this approach is the most effective way to assure quality, optimize efficiencies and control costs.
An Experienced Team
With certified experts in steel structure, welding, concrete, carpentry and masonry, the Crown Street Construction Services team has successfully completed a wide breadth of projects, ranging from Class A offices to industrial warehouses. Our construction team is among the best in the business. As a result of their experience and expertise, unforeseen issues that can arise during construction are minimized, as is their impact on schedule and budget.
This team is complemented by our many longstanding partnerships with subcontractors and suppliers in the Baltimore/Washington area who provide us with competitive pricing and outstanding service. These relationships, some with a 30-year history, also ensure that all construction team members embrace Merritt’s standards of quality and service.
In addition, CSC also has well-established relationships with county planners, reviewers and inspectors, which can help expedite the permit and inspection process. With this experience and excellent reputation in the marketplace comes outstanding cooperation to achieve each project’s schedule and budget.
Retail/Restaurants
Design touches every aspect of the retail experience. At Crown Street Construction Services, we’re invested in all stages of your retail or restaurant design, construction and build-out process. From initial sketch to installing the final finishes, we work with our clients to create an enticing atmosphere to complement your style.
Data Centers
As one of the Mid-Atlantic area’s most seasoned construction services and redevelopment companies, CSC understands the unique sensitivities critical nature of your company’s lifeline – your data. Our skilled construction and design teams understand the new and emerging technologies that are changing facilities’ design parameters, and we’ll work with you to develop construction solutions to address the challenges that accompany these spaces. Let us help you protect your sensitive data, while keeping your organization operational 24 hours a day.
Food/Beverage Services
CSC offers a varied menu of build-outs for restaurants, breweries, food processing facilities and even grocery stores. Our team of experts can successfully assist with all of your food and beverage requirements, no matter the size of the job. With significant experience in this area and strong relationships with local county agencies, we are able to facilitate permitting and inspections to keep the construction phases moving along so you can begin serving your customers as quickly as possible.
Office
CSC recognizes that every company has its own unique personality, as well as space requirements that vary based upon size, function and growth cycle. From building a multi-story office from the ground up, to redeveloping and renovating an existing interior space CSC’s construction team will help you create the next home for your business in a way that not only meets the functional needs of your operation, but also reflects your corporate vision.
Mix Used
Mixed-use development requires a clear understanding of how to create an all-inclusive community experience within a usually small radius, adding a complexity that makes this market sector quite challenging. CSC continues to expand its experience in this market with development projects and buildings that combine the best of office, retail and residential real estate components.
Healthcare
Healthcare construction requires a builder with specialized expertise and an understanding of the patient-provider environment. CSC delivers both with decades of construction experience. Responsive, responsible and collaborative, we focus on building safe and functional medical spaces so you can focus on patient care.
Sports/Fitness/Wellness
As a company, wellness is at the core of our values – we encourage all of our employees and even our customers to get active, eat well and create balance in their lives. That’s why we jump at opportunities to assist other companies with their wellness facilities, whether it’s a small gym for your office, a spa, and gymnasium or a full-service fitness center with a pool. So don’t leave our construction team on the bench! CSC has the knowledge and expertise to get your next recreational or wellness facility up and running.
Religious Institutions/Churches
Here at Crown Street Construction, we’re passionate about our jobs and the work we do, just as you are passionate about your beliefs and the communities you serve. Let our team of experts help guide you through your next renovation or a brand new location for your congregations. We will work with you on creating a welcoming environment that they will want to visit time and time again – one that represents your values, beliefs and culture in every aspect of design and construction.
Education/School
Construction in an educational setting is a lesson in innovation and problem-solving. School facilities require a builder with a special kind of expertise. We pride ourselves on building educational facilities that offer the highest percentage of functional space, in the most cost-effective way—so that you can provide the best possible learning environments for your students.
Mastering the Inside Job
In our view, an interior space is more than a place where you do business, it’s a reflection of your business itself… its culture… its vision… its values. It’s our job to best capture the essence of your business in developing your interior space.
Because interior construction has its own unique challenges, Crown Street Construction has created a team dedicated specifically to these projects. We understand that both quick turnarounds and working in occupied spaces call for a team of professionals that is in constant communication with customers. Furthermore, it’s our job to keep the project moving at a brisk pace while complying with the highest standards for cleanliness and professionalism in these spaces.
Our interior construction portfolio includes homes, office, warehouse, restaurant and retail along with highly technical space such as SCIF, data centers, network operations centers, tactical gun ranges and robotic manufacturing facilities. Companies with a focus on environmental stewardship will find that our green-build capabilities are truly exceptional. In fact, we currently have several tenant build-out projects pursuing LEED for Commercial Interiors certification.
From new, contemporary interior construction to historical warehouses converted to office and retail space, there’s peace of mind in knowing our expertise will help transform your space to reflect your corporate vision.
In addition to our large, ground up projects, we accommodate small to modest sized projects for our customers. Whether it’s a simple paint and carpet job or a full interior renovation, CSC will bring the same quality and experience to our smaller projects as we do to our larger projects. We will even complete maintenance and repair jobs on your HVAC systems and building mechanical systems, as well as your plumbing and electrical systems.
We know that every detail counts, because when they are given a backseat, they inevitably move up front, possibly even affecting your daily business operations. CSC will work around your schedule and operational requirements so you can keep your doors open for business. So let us be your one-stop-shop for all of your location’s construction and maintenance needs.