Hamilton Brock Brings 17 Years of Management Experience to Collier Construction
Recent News | March 2010
We’re excited to announce that Hamilton Brock has been chosen as the Chief Operating Officer of Collier Construction. Hamilton will oversee the day-to-day operations of Collier. Hamilton holds a B.S. in Political Science from Furman University, and he’s joining us after seventeen years of management experience in a wide range of occupations including construction, retail, manufacturing and education.
“Hamilton’s diverse professional background equips him to take a comprehensive approach to managing Collier Construction,” said Ethan Collier, president and CEO of Collier Construction. “In addition to increasing productivity, Hamilton will play a vital role in developing and implementing improved operating procedures that will help us remain highly competitive as we grow.”
Mr. Brock said, “I am excited about working with a company that is at the forefront of green construction. And I look forward to building upon Collier Construction’s great reputation for quality, integrity, and service. Collier’s focus on environmentally sound building practices makes them a very attractive choice for homeowners, and the company is poised to capture a lot of market share as the economy improves.”
Mr. Collier added, “Since Collier Construction was founded in 2002, the company has experienced significant growth from year to year. Hamilton will help us continue expanding operations while maintaining our focus on building high performance homes and developing strong relationships with customers.”
Lookout Mountain Remodel: 1920s Charm Meets 21st Century Craftsmanship
Featured Project | March 2010
Gutting and remodeling the kitchen and master suite of a 1920s home is risky business. That is, if you have a heart for the classic trim and woodwork accenting the home’s hardwood floors, towering ceilings, antique windows and inviting doorways. And if you want a seamless transition from one room to the next, matching the stylized aesthetics of 100 years ago is a top priority. At least it was for us.
In 2008, Collier set out to help a Lookout Mountain homeowner make transformative renovations to the kitchen and master suite of his Tudor-style home. A year later, we revisited the historic home to snap some photos and catch up with the homeowner.
a unique glimpse into a unique home
These photos exhibit the finest work of Collier Construction and our project team in maintaining the integrity of an antique home while improving the functionality of space. With expert design by Hefferlin + Kronenberg Architects, masterful woodworking by Ana Woodworks and a job-well done by Stone Source and Flinstone Mill Works, Collier Construction was able to merge 21st Century craftsmanship with the 1920s charm of this antique home’s kitchen and master suite.
Each photograph offers a unique glimpse at the interior of the home, revealing the time, attention and mastery devoted to even the smallest details – from matching 100-year-old trim to installing an ebony accent band around the kitchen’s oak floor.
View Photo Gallery. Or download the PDF.
Trade Secrets: The Bug Screen
As part of our aim to keep you up-to-date on new, unique and sustainable building practices, we thought you’d enjoy learning about some of the techniques we’re using to build new homes and additions. Trade secrets, that is. Like the little screen we use to prevent bug infestation. You'll want to read more if you are planning to re-side anytime soon.
To begin with, our goal is to completely reduce the risk of mold, mildew, rot and bugs in a home. In other words, our goal is to control moisture. So we eliminate moisture penetration through walls by using a rain screen siding system that involves a high-density polyethylene wrap and furring strips (vertical strips of 1/8 inch thick wood) between the home’s siding and its sheathing. This creates what we call a “drainage plane,” which allows moisture to escape from behind the siding without doing any damage. (more on our rain screen siding system)
So in order to prevent bug infestation, we’ve incorporated a mesh screen around the perimeter of the home at the bottom of the furring strips. Even on the second level of a new home where its stone façade meets Hardi siding, we use a bug screen. Because we know that when it rains, bugs look for higher ground and dry shelter. Unfortunately for them, they won’t find what they’re looking for under the siding of our homes.
View the image above to see how it works.
Employee Profile: Dustin Douglass
Dustin Douglass has worked at Collier Construction for three years and he has overseen projects ranging from additions and renovations to commercial build-outs and new home construction. So we've worked in a little Q&A so that you can get to know him better.
What do you do for Collier?
I am a superintendent managing residential and small commercial jobs. I’m currently managing a project on Elder Mountain and the Fitness Together build-out at Two North Shore.
Do you have children?
Yes. And our second is on the way.
Where did you grow up?
Lakeland Florida.
Did you ever experience a heatstroke?
No I did not.
Where did you go to college?
2 years at Covenant College and 2 years at the University of South Florida at Tampa.
What did you get a degree in? Why?
Business Management. Because I thought that would be the most practical degree.
What are your hobbies & interests?
Fishing. Hanging out with family. Playing poker.
What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught?
8 pound bass at “the pit,” in Lakeland Florida
College Football Team?
Florida
What is up with Urban Myer?
He’s back. He came back to practice. I hope he sticks around.
At Collier, no investment is more important than our investment in personnel. That’s just a fact. We pour our resources into our people because we know that the long term success of Collier Construction rides on their expertise. View more of the people that make Collier Construction a great company.
