ELECTRICAL DIVISION

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Emergency Power System – North Haven, CT
This Anthem location is the northeast headquarters for the health care firm and consists of a 100-acre site with five commercial buildings. Banton's design/build project at the site encompassed the installation of a full emergency power system configured to provide on-site dual electrical generation for the entire facility. Work consisted of the full design and construction of the generation system. The project goals also included the following:

• Providing electrical capability for the site to operate independently of the utilities electric grid in the event of a power outage,
• Increasing site electrical reliability,
• Meeting all requirements in order to qualify for the utility company's Independent System Operator-New England Program, which provides incentives to customers who agree to reduce their electricity load when needed.

John Trumbull Primary School – Watertown, CT
This project involved the construction of a new 124,000 square foot elementary school. Banton served as the electrical trade contractor under the construction manager and Banton's role in the project involved the implementation of full electrical systems throughout the school. This work included the installation of a stand by generator system and state of the art fire alarm, telephone, computer, video, sound and security systems. Banton also implemented a full working theater complete with lighting and sound systems.

Verizon Wireless Switch Facility – Windsor, CT
Banton constructed the original Windsor mobile telephone switch office in 1994 and performed renovations in 1998 and again in 2000. The most recent phase of this project, completed in 2006, added a 30,000 square foot wing to the facility. Security and performance continuity are major considerations in a switch. To that end, Banton wired the entire facility with the latest state of the art technology and also installed redundant high voltage feeders and redundant generators to operate the entire facility and to ensure operations in case of a catastrophic disaster. The existing facility remained in full operation during the course of the project, with extensive measures taken to ensure its uninterrupted performance.

Learn Magnet School – New London, CT
This project involved a large addition which effectively tripled the size of the existing building, as well as the complete historical and electrical renovation of the existing building. Banton's role in the project was as the electrical trade contractor under the construction manager. The work included installation of state of the art telephone, fire alarm, computer and security systems. These electrical systems were implemented throughout the building, including the media center, library and a full working stage.

Metropolitan District Instrumentation & Controls and Motor Control Center Upgrades – Hartford, CT
The Metropolitan District contracted Banton to fully automate two incinerators in their East Hartford plant. The project consisted of new instrumentation and the integration of existing instrumentation into a new SCADA system and control room constructed by Banton. Banton also replaced three of MDC's existing motor control centers in order to meet the needs of the new SCADA system.

Southern CT State University High Voltage Project – New Haven, CT
This project consisted of replacing SCSU's existing 5 KV electrical system with a new 13.8 KV electrical system. This work involved the replacement of all existing underground high voltage cable and transformers with all new underground conduit, cable and transformers throughout the campus. Banton had to install new high voltage loop switches and new 13.8 step down transformers at each of the six buildings included in the project scope. The loop style switches were chosen by SCSU so that the university could have a redundant electrical supply.

Ridgefield High School – Ridgefield, CT
This project involved the addition of 190,000 square feet and the renovation of the entire existing school performed in 21 phases. Banton's role in the project involved the implementation of all electrical systems throughout the school. This work included the installation of a stand by generator system, fire alarm, telephone, computer, video, sound and security systems, and a theater complete with lighting and sound systems.

Schick High Voltage Switch Gear Replacement – Milford, CT
Banton's involvement at Schick's manufacturing plant in Milford consisted of replacement of the existing high voltage switch gear which served to operate the entire facility. The work involved bringing in the redundant feeder to the plant and replacing all existing high voltage feeders throughout the facility. Because Schick runs three work shifts and employs over 700 workers, Banton was also charged with extensive scheduling coordination in order to keep shut downs to a minimum. Banton's forces continually worked 26 hours straight in order to minimize multiple plant shutdowns.