Education Standing Committee of the RTM Special Meeting Materials (linked)

Principals 
Charles C. Brown, P.E. 
James F. Norden, P.E. 
Amy Jagaczewski, P.E. 
 
Principal Emeritus 
Kenneth Gibble, P.E. 
 
Geotechnical Associate 
David L. Freed, P.E. 
 
Structural Associate 
Richard A. Centola, P.E. 
1358 Boston Post Road 
P.O. Box 802 
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 
Tel 860.388.1224 
lastname@gncbengineers.com 
gncbengineers.com 
April 8, 2019 
 
 
Abby Y. Piersall, AICP 
Planning Director, Town of Waterford 
15 Rope Ferry Road 
Waterford, CT, 06385 
(860) 444-5813 
apiersall@waterfordct.org  
 
 
 
Re: Nevins Cottage 
Professional Services Proposal for Structural Stabilization,  
Exterior Rehabilitation, & Programming 
 
Dear Ms. Piersall: 
 
We are pleased to submit our professional proposal for engineering and 
architectural services for Contract Documents for Nevins Cottage (the 
Cottage) at 57 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, CT. The following Scope of 
Services is based our recent phone call on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. We 
understand that the intent of this Project is to address the core and shell of 
the Cottage to prevent further deterioration and to assist the Town with 
determining possible uses for the rehabilitated building. 
 
Project Team 
Historic Engineer: GNCB Consulting Engineers, P.C. (GNCB) 
Historic Architect: Nelson Edwards Company Architects, LLC (NEC) 
Cost Estimator: Accurate Construction Estimates (ACE) 
 
Our proposed Scope of Services is as follows: 
 
 
 
 
 

Town of Waterford 
Nevins Cottage 
Page 2 of 5 
 
1. Base Scope of Work: Structural Stabilization (GNCB) 
 
1.0 Description 
 Address structural deficiencies at the second floor, first floor, 
basement, and foundation as identified in our 2012 Condition 
Assessment Report. This will include further investigation of the first-
floor timber sills at accessible areas of the building and further 
investigation of the roof/second floor above the existing kitchen. 
 Work associated with the first floor will be based on the need to 
reinforce the floor to 100 psf to allow the first floor to be used as public 
or archival space. 
 Work will be based on the understanding that the rear (north) deck 
and two additions will be removed. 
 
1.1 Updated Site Assessment of Current Conditions 
 Conduct an updated site survey of the Cottage to determine extent of 
continued deterioration since our 2012 site survey.  
 Perform a sill investigation of accessible areas. The sills made 
inaccessible by the deck and two rear additions will be investigated by 
GNCB only if the rear additions are demolished prior to the start of our 
investigation. 
 The lower 2 feet of exterior water-board and cladding will be removed 
by the Town prior to GNCB’s survey. 
 Interior finishes at the beam supporting the roof over the kitchen will 
be removed by the Town prior to GNCB’s survey. 
 
1.2 Construction Drawings 
 Provide Construction Drawings including plans, details, and technical 
specifications, outlining the full scope of work required to address the 
areas outlines above.  
 Provide a Client Review Set of the Construction Drawings for review 
and comment by the Town and their legal and insurance 
representatives. 
 Incorporate comments from the above parties into the Final 
Construction Drawings, suitable to be put out to bid. 
 
1.3 Project Manual 
 Prepare a Public-Bid Project Manual to accompany the Construction 
Drawings.  
 Provide the Owner with a Proposed Schedule outlining estimated 
dates for the bid and construction periods. 
 Provide a Client Review Set of the Project Manual for review and 
comment by the Town and their legal and insurance representatives. 
 Incorporate comments from the above parties into the Final 
Construction Drawings, suitable to be put out to bid.  
 
 

Town of Waterford 
Nevins Cottage 
Page 3 of 5 
 
1.4 Professional Cost Estimate 
 Provide a professional cost estimate of the work outlined in the 
Contract Documents (Construction Drawings & Project Manual) for the 
Town’s review and budgeting purposes. 
 
2. Add Option 1: Exterior Rehabilitation (NEC) 
 
2.0 Description 
 Address deficiencies in the shell of the building including the siding, 
windows, doors, and shutters as identified in our 2012 Condition 
Assessment Report. Assessment of the roofing and chimney are 
excluded from this proposal as the Town has recently done work on 
these two items. 
 Suggest, via a Letter of Recommendation, mothballing strategies to 
prevent further deterioration while renovation programming is 
discussed. Items to be discussed will include temporary heating and 
fire protection systems. 
 
2.1 Updated Site Assessment of Current Conditions 
 Conduct an updated site survey of the Cottage to determine extent of 
continued deterioration since our 2012 site assessment.  
 
2.2 Construction Drawings 
 Provide Construction Drawings including elevations and details 
outlining the full scope of work required to address the areas outlined 
above.  
 Provide a Client Review Set of the Construction Drawings for review 
and comment by the Town and their legal and insurance 
representatives. 
 Incorporate comments from the above parties into the Final 
Construction Drawings, suitable to be put out to bid. 
 
2.3 Project Manual 
 Include the areas outlined above in the Public-Bid Project Manual to 
accompany the Construction Drawings.  
 Provide written Architectural technical specifications for the 
rehabilitation of components such as siding, windows, and painting. 
 
2.4 Professional Cost Estimate 
(Accurate Construction Estimates) 
 Include the areas outlined above in the professional cost estimate for 
the Town’s review and budgeting purposes. 
 
 
 
 
 

Town of Waterford 
Nevins Cottage 
Page 4 of 5 
 
3. Add Option 2: Grant Services 
3.0 Description 
 Should the Town of Waterford decide to apply for Grants to assist with 
funding design or construction, GNCB will incorporate the 
requirements of the Grant Funding into the Contract Documents. 
 GNCB will incorporate review comments by the Grant Administrators 
on the Client Review Contract Documents into the final Contract 
Documents. 
 
4. Add Option 3: Programming (NEC) 
3.0 Description 
 The future use of Nevins Cottage has direct bearing on GNCB’s 
structural analysis and the subsequent design of structural restoration 
for the building. To help the Town arrive at consensus for the best use 
for the building, this proposal includes an optional and Additional 
Service by NEC for facilitating building programming. The goal is to 
generate sufficient information to facilitate the Town’s decision-making 
with regard to the best use for the building which will balance historic 
integrity and economic viability. 
 NEC will lead a workshop with the Town and identified stakeholders to 
identify the range of possible uses for Nevins Cottage. 
 NEC will provide a written analysis (letter report) of identified uses with 
regard to historic building fabric, building and life safety codes, 
construction budget and the Town’s Plan of Conservation and 
Development.  
 
The above Scope of Services does not include services during Bidding or 
Construction Administration. It also does not include identification of 
hazardous materials. GNCB can provide a separate proposal for these 
services if requested by the Town of Waterford. 
 
We propose a fee structure for the above Scope of Services as follows: 
 
Component 
Base Scope 
Add Option 1 
Add Option 2 
Add Option 3 
Updated Site Survey 
$2,100 
$1,020 
NA 
NA 
Construction Drawings 
$4,750 
$6,390 
$400 
NA 
Project Manual 
$3,300 
$800 
$1,200 
NA 
Professional Cost 
Estimate 
$1,300 
$500 
NA 
NA 
Sub-Totals 
$11,450 
$8,710 
$1,600 
$1,200 
 
 
 
 
 
Total (Base + Add 1) 
$20,160 
Total (Base + Add 1,2) 
$21,760 
Total (Base + Add 1,2,3) 
$22,960 
 
 
 
 
 

Town of Waterford 
Nevins Cottage 
Page 5 of 5 
 
Thank you for contacting GNCB for this project. We look forward to working 
with you, the Historic Properties Commission, and the Town of Waterford as 
the necessary preservation efforts move forward for this historic structure. 
 
Very truly yours,  
 
Amy Jagaczewski, P.E. 
Principal 
 
Enclosed: 
GNCB Qualifications 
Firm Profile 
Team Resumes: 
Amy Jagaczewski, P.E. – Principal 
Sample Projects: 
National Register of Historic Places Project List 
The Knapp House, New Milford, CT 
Bolton Heritage Farm, Bolton, CT 
NEC Qualifications 
Firm Profile 
Team Resumes: 
Sara Nelson, AIA – Principal 
Sample Projects 
ACE Qualifications 
Firm Profile & Resume 
 
 

 
 
 
FIRM PROFILE 
Structural Engineering – Historic Preservation – Geotechnical Engineering 
 
1358 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 
860-388-1224 
gncbengineers.com 
 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS 
Connecticut 
New Hampshire 
Massachusetts 
Rhode Island 
New York 
 
PRINCIPALS 
Charles C. Brown, P.E. 
James F. Norden, P.E. 
Amy Jagaczewski, P.E. 
PRINCIPAL EMERITUS 
Kenneth Gibble, P.E. 
ASSOCIATES 
David L. Freed, P.E. 
Richard A. Centola, P.E. 
ABBREVIATED LIST OF SERVICES 
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 
New Design 
Specialty Structures 
Structural (Threshold) Peer Review 
Forensic Investigation 
Structure Relocation 
Construction Administration 
Special Inspection 
Expert Witness 
HISTORIC PRESERVATION  
Structural Condition Assessment 
Historic American Building Survey 
(HABS) and Historic Structures Report 
(HSR) Support 
Lateral Load Upgrade 
Building Materials Technology 
Adaptive Reuse and Renovation 
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING  
Site Investigation 
Soil Analysis & Strengthening Design 
Foundation Design 
Construction Monitoring 
 
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 
American Society of Civil Engineers 
American Concrete Institute 
American Institute of Steel Construction 
American Wood Council 
Association for Preservation Technology 
Deep Foundations Institute; 
Geoprofessional Business Association 
National Trust for Historic Preservation 
Professional Women in Construction 
 
 
 
GNCB Consulting Engineers, P.C. is recognized by the AEC industry for 
our ingenuity and versatility as structural engineers. In our 50 years of 
practice, we have expanded our services to include historic preservation and 
geotechnical engineering while maintaining the same high-quality structural 
engineering expertise upon which the firm was established. Strategically 
located between the New York City and Boston Metropolitan areas, GNCB 
services Clients and projects throughout the country in a variety of sectors.  
  
CORPORATE SUMMARY 
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: The most successful construction projects, regardless 
of size, are the product of teamwork and innovation. GNCB believes in using 
our technical expertise to develop creative and cost-effect solutions for our 
Clients’ challenges. We emphasize coordination between all members of the 
Design Team and pride ourselves in delivering clear, well-coordinated 
documents in addition to responding promptly and efficiently at all stages of 
design and construction. 
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Our technical staff is proficient in the investigation, 
design, and analysis of both modern and antiquated structural systems. We 
use 2D and 3D analytical software to streamline and customize the design 
process to our Clients’ needs. Our construction drawings are produced 
using Autodesk Revit, a 3D drafting and building-information-modeling (BIM) 
program shown to successfully reduce construction costs on projects of all 
sizes.  
STAFF: GNCB’s staff has a variety of educational and professional 
backgrounds making them uniquely qualified for each project they are 
involved with. Our engineers are active in professional societies nationally 
and internationally. GNCB encourages our staff to continuously expand their 
knowledge-base and this is taken advantage of through participation in 
short-term training or long-term educational development. Above all, our 
GNCB team is comprised of members who are passionate about the work 
we do and the services we provide. 
HISTORY: GNCB was founded in 1965 and traces its roots to the Old 
Saybrook branch of a Denver, Colorado firm established by Milo S. 
Ketchum. Mr. Ketchum was an internationally-known pioneer of thin shell 
concrete structures in the United States, a brilliant structural engineer, and 
an educator. GNCB was instrumental in developing the Special Inspection 
(SI) Program in CT. This program became a CT State Law in the 1980s and 
was used as the model for the current International Building Code 
requirements for Special Inspection. 
 


 
 
 
AMY JAGACZEWSKI, P.E. 
Principal, Vice President 
 
130 Elm Street, Old Saybrook, CT 
860-388-1224 
gncbengineers.com 
 
 
EDUCATION 
University of Connecticut,  
M.S. Civil and Environmental 
Engineering 
Northeastern University,  
B.S. Civil and Environmental 
Engineering  
 
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS 
Professional Engineer - CT 
 
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 
Association for Preservation 
Technology  
- Student Scholarship and 
Outreach Committee 
Professional Women in Construction 
 
CONTACT INFORMATION 
Phone: 860-388-1224 Ext. 130 
Email: Jagaczewski 
@gncbengineers.com 
PRESENTATIONS 
“Holdredge Garage Adaptive Reuse: A 
Case Study in Geotechnical Engineering 
and Historic Preservation”, CT Society  
of Civil Engineers, 2017 
“30 Years of Preservation on      
Engineering at Amherst College”,         
New England Chapter Association for 
Preservation Technology, 2018 
 
 
 
 
 
Amy Jagaczewski joined the GNCB team in 2012. She is responsible for 
GNCB’s new construction and historic preservation projects. Ms. Jagaczewski 
has experience with the sensitive needs and unique challenges heritage 
structures present, and is also experienced in new design, renovation and 
adaptive reuse projects which utilize modern structural systems of steel, 
concrete, timber, or masonry. Ms. Jagaczewski manages GNCB’s internship 
program. 
  
PROJECT EXPERIENCE 
THE HURD HOUSE, Woodbury, CT: Full Condition Assessment and cost 
estimate for c. 1680 timber-framed house. Project continued to replace two 
end girts of the house which were substantially deteriorated due to water 
infiltration and insect damage. GNCB provided Contract Documents, 
Procurement, and Construction Administration for replacement of the two 
end girts with antique timbers. This building is on the National Register of 
Historic Places and is the oldest home in Litchfield County. 
 
THE KNAPP HOUSE, New Milford, CT: Condition Assessment, cost estimate, 
Contract Documents, Procurement, and Construction Administration for the 
c. 1815 timber-framed house museum. Substantial structural stabilization 
was required due to complete deterioration of the first floor framing caused 
by powder post beetles and due to undersized and heavily modified framing 
at the roof level. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places. 
 
THE GRIST MILL, Mansfield, CT: Condition Assessment, cost estimate, 
Contract Documents, Procurement, and Construction Administration 
Documentation for the c. 1930 fieldstone masonry and timber-framed 
building. Stabilization will be conducted in phases starting with bracing of 
the double-height lower level masonry walls and continuing to stabilizing the 
partially-collapsed chimney and heavily deformed attic and roof framing. 
This building is on the National Register of Historic Places. 
 
COOGAN FARM, Mystic, CT: Stabilization, preservation, and renovation and 
preservation of the c. 1840 Cape House and Butcher Barn. The house and 
barn are now in use as educational, office, and retail space. This building is 
on the National Register of Historic Places. 
 
THE ADAM STANTON HOUSE AND GENERAL STORE, Clinton, CT: Capital 
Needs Assessment and Stewardship Plan for the c. 1791 building. The 
Assessment and Plan included a complete evaluation of the interior and 
exterior of the Nationally Registered Building including a cost estimate of 
phased recommendations. Additionally, recommendations were provided for 
possible future uses of the building as a full-time or part-time House 
Museum. 

 
 
 
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 
Firm Portfolio 
 
130 Elm Street, Old Saybrook, CT 
860-388-1224 
gncbengineers.com 
 17TH CENTURY 
Henry Whitfield House, c. 1639 
Nathan Clark Stockade House, c. 1659 
Thomas Lee House, c. 1660 
Stanton-Davis Homestead, c. 1670s 
Hurd House Museum, c. 1682 
Thomas Lyon House, c. 1690 
Hyland House Museum, c. 1692 
18TH CENTURY 
Ells-Stowe House, c. 1700 
Gilman Garrison House, c. 1700 
Old Newgate Prison, c. 1705 
Denison Museum, c. 1717 
Amos Bull House, c. 1750 
William Tully House, c. 1750 
Burnham Tavern, c. 1755 
Viets Tavern, c. 1765 
Worthington Meetinghouse, c. 1774 
Bryan-Downs House, c. 1758 
Joseph Webb House, c. 1758 
19TH CENTURY 
Bolton Heritage Farm, c. 1800s 
Barrett House, c. 1800s 
Sloane-Stanley Museum, c. 1800s 
First Church of Christ in Hartford, c. 1807 
Prudence Crandall House, c. 1810  
Willington Tavern, c. 1815 
Emily Dickinson Homestead, c. 1817 
Florence Griswold House, c. 1817 
Lockkeeper’s House, c. 1820 
First Cong. Church of Darien, c. 1837 
Roseland Cottage, c. 1846 
Mary & Eliza Freeman Houses, c. 1848 
Wauregan Hotel, c. 1850 
Eugene O’Neill Theater, c. 1865 
Trinity on Main, c. 1889 
Barnum Museum, c. 1893 
Eastham Library, c. 1897 
20TH CENTURY 
The Mount, c. 1902 
Ellie Mitchell Pavillion at Rocky Neck,  
c. 1936 
Groton Congregational Church, c. 1902 
Harkness Water Tower and Windmill, 
c.1932 
Avery Point Lighthouse, c. 1942 
Henry F. Miller House, c. 1948 
 
 
 
 
 
GNCB Consulting Engineers, P.C. provides full service structural engineering, 
geotechnical engineering, and historic preservation services on Nationally 
Registered Historic Places throughout New England. Our expertise includes 
investigation, documentation, evaluation, preparation of Construction Documents, 
and construction administration for the conservation, restoration and rehabilitation 
for adaptive reuse of building envelopes and structures. We apply the Secretary 
of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties at all stages of 
our work. In addition to maintaining the historic integrity of the Site, our designs 
carefully consider the economic and technical feasibility of each project in an 
effort to support all levels of treatment for varying project sizes. 
 
Wauregan Hotel (c. 1850) – Building Envelope Repair and 
Structural Stabilization (Photo © Pietro Camardella) 
Hurd House Museum (c. 1682) –In-Place Structural 
Repairs to Sills and Upper Floor End Girts 
Groton Congregational Church 
(c. 1902) – Interior and Exterior 
Condition Assessment 
Roseland Cottage (c. 1846) 
– Slate Roofing Repairs 

 
 
 
THE KNAPP HOUSE STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION 
New Milford, Connecticut 
 
130 Elm Street, Old Saybrook, CT 
860-388-1224 
gncbengineers.com 
 GNCB SERVICES 
Project Prime 
Structural Engineering 
Historic Preservation 
GNCB PRINCIPAL 
James F. Norden, P.E. 
PROJECT TEAM 
Amy Jagaczewski, P.E. 
James Schmittberger 
YEAR COMPLETED 
2016 
PROJECT SCOPE 
Condition Assessment 
Cost Estimate 
Construction Documents 
Structural Stabilization 
PROJECT SIZE 
4,000 Square Feet 
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION 
COST AT COMPLETION 
$160,000 
 
CLIENT REFERENCE 
Ted Hine 
New Milford Historical Society 
6 Aspetuck Ave. 
New Milford, CT 06776 
hinesway@gmail.com  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Knapp House Structural Stabilization Project included a condition 
assessment of the timber-framed c. 1815  house museum followed by a 
comprehensive structural stabilization. The first floor structure of the house was 
completely deteriorated due to Powder Post beetle activity, creating a public 
safety hazard. Past attempts at stablizing the first floor included the installation 
of numerous temporary shoring beams and lally columns. GNCB’s stablization 
design included reinforcing the first floor framing and resupporting the 
character-defining granite hearthstone at the first floor parlor. Our design was 
based on the original “pinwheel” layout of the first floor framing which had been 
obscured by the temporary shoring. The infestation damage extended to the 
first floor timber sills which had to be replaced. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional work at the House included reconstructing the eastern exterior porch 
and reinforcing the largely deformed roof framing for modern-day snow loads. 
The reinforcing re-established a safe load path for the roof framing and allowed 
the original vaulted ceiling, largely deteriorated due to water infiltration, to be 
reconstructed. The Museum is now re-opened to the public and the New 
Milford Historical Society uses the second floor of the building for office space. 
Project Funding was provided by the CT Trust Historic Preservation Technical 
Assisstance Grant (HPTAG) and The 1772 Foundation. 

 
 
 
BOLTON HERITAGE FARM RESTORATION 
Bolton, Connecticut 
 
1358 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 
860-388-1224 
gncbengineers.com 
 
 
 
PROJECT ARCHITECT 
Nelson Edwards Company Architects 
1156 E. Main St.  
Branford, CT 06405 
GNCB SERVICES 
Structural Engineering –  
Design & Construction Phases 
Historic Preservation –  
Stabilization and Preservation 
GNCB PRINCIPAL 
James F. Norden, P.E. 
PROJECT TEAM 
Amy Jagaczewski, P.E. 
James Schmittberger 
YEAR COMPLETED 
2017 
PROJECT SCOPE 
Condition Assessment 
Construction Documents 
Procurement 
Construction Administration 
PROJECT SIZE 
6,400 Square Feet 
PROJECT COST AT COMPLETION 
$309,388 
 
CLIENT REFERENCE 
Sara Nelson, AIA  
Partner 
Nelson Edwards Company Architects 
(203) 461-6611 
 
The Bolton Farm Restoration Project was a two-phase project following the initial 
Condition Assessment phase of the historic timber-framed barn. The first phase 
included making minor repairs to insect and water-damaged elements of the historic 
barn. The second phase included major rehabilitation following an arson fire. The 
Town of Bolton and its partners showed commitment and perseverance in 
preserving this nationally important historic site and working agricultural landscape. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
NELSON  EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS, LLC is a full service archi-
tecture and interior design firm providing comprehensive planning, design, 
documentation and construction phase services for institutional, municipal, 
non-profit, commercial and residential clients. Historic preservation is an 
important part of our work and we have been involved in the restoration of 
many significant structures and sites within the State.
OUR  A PP ROACH
OUR  A PP ROACH
We believe that buildings and their environments should be reflective of their 
heritage and embody the characteristics of place. We emphasize material and 
craftsmanship whether for new construction or carefully considered resto-
ration. We strive to develop functional, pleasing spaces which may be well- 
judged to supply the practical ends which they were designed to meet.
Our firm was founded on and remains committed to the small studio environ-
ment. Firm principals work directly on all projects aided by an exceptionally 
talented team of architects, designers, and support staff. We encourage our 
clients to participate with us in the design process as we believe in the power 
of partnerships.
We routinely collaborate with specialized consultants who share our commit-
ment to our clients and their projects. Our project teams are put together to 
address the needs of our clients and their projects and may include landscape 
architects, civil, geo-technical, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire 
protection or traffic engineers as well as archaeologists, architectural histori-
ans, materials and paint conservation consultants. Together we combine 
knowledge and theory with experienced understanding of materials, codes 
and market conditions to help owners achieve sensitive, appropriate solutions.
Given our firm’s focus and experience with historic preservation, our firm 
additionally acts as consultant to other teams working on projects and sites in 
historically sensitive areas. In this capacity we work to broaden the dialogue to 
include preservation of historic context, natural context and cultural signifi-
cance for Landmark structures or properties listed on or adjacent to National 
Register, State Register or Local Historic Districts.
 
 
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REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
Limited Liability Company 
registered in the State of 
Connecticut
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION
Historical Architect
(36 CFR, Part 61) 
Minority Women Business 
Enterprise (MWBE)
State of Connecticut 
DESIGN E XP ER T ISE 
DESIGN E XP ERT ISE 
New Construction
Adaptive Reuse
Historic Preservation
Residential
Planning
P RINCIPAL S
P RINCIPAL S
Sara O. Nelson, AIA
Thomas D. Edwards, AIA
STAF F
STAF F
3 Licensed Architects
1 Intern Architect
2 Administrative
Nelson Edwards Company Architects LLC
Nelson Edwards Company Architects LLC

Sara O. Nelson is a founding member 
of Nelson Edwards Company Archi-
tects, LLC and has close to thirty years 
of experience in design and construc-
tion and historic preservation. She 
directs 
the 
firm’s 
institututional, 
municipal and historic preservation 
projects and maintains a practice in 
residential design.  
Ms. Nelson brings a high level of 
professional dedication to all projects 
and has an innate ability to listen 
carefully, 
research 
thoroughly, 
analyze, organize and communicate 
the goals of all projects and seek 
creative solutions. She seeks and 
balances the unique input of all project 
team members and has considerable 
experience leading large and multi-dis-
ciplinary teams required by complex 
state, 
municipal 
and 
institutional 
projects. 
She is former Chair of the Guilford 
Local Historic District Commission 
which provided design review for two 
separate local historic districts with 
commercial and residential properties. 
She understands and balances the 
needs of municipal design review 
bodies with those of private property 
owners. Her professional experience 
includes authoring Design Guidelines 
for two municipal ‘Village Districts’ 
located within two National Historic 
Register Districts.
Ms. Nelson received her Bachelor of 
Arts, cum laude, from Wellesley 
College (1983) with a concentration in 
History of Art and Architecture. She 
received her Master of Architecture 
degree from the University of Virginia 
(1989) where she additionally complet-
ed graduate level study in landscape 
design and architectural history. 
She holds architectural registration in 
the State of Connecticut; interior 
design registration in Connecticut; and 
registration with National Council of 
Architectural 
Registration 
Boards 
(NCARB). Ms. Nelson is certified by the 
Connecticut State Historic Preservation 
Office as meeting The Secretary of the 
Interior’s Historic Preservation Profes-
sional 
Qualification 
Standards 
for 
Historic Architect as set forth in Federal 
Register Vol. 62, No. 119 for 36 CFR Part 
61 and is included in the State of 
Connecticut list of historical architects. 
In 2012 Ms. Nelson was appointed by 
then Governor Dannel Malloy to chair 
the Connecticut State Historic Preser-
vation Council. She is  a current board 
member of the Guilford Art Center and 
serves of the Buildings and Grounds 
Committee.  She has served in many 
capacities for a number of organiza-
tions related to the arts, historic preser-
vation and health care reform.
When not working she spends her free 
time kayaking New England coastal 
waters and training her springer spaniel 
puppy to be a certified therapy dog.
NELSON EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS LLC
Sara O. Nelson
Sara O. Nelson
Principal
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
University of Virginia
Master of Architecture
Wellesley College
Bachelor of Arts
PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
AFFILIATIONS
Chair, State of Connecticut
Historic Preservation 
Council
American Institute of
Architects (AIA)
AIA Connecticut
Association for
Preservation Technology
National Trust for Historic
Preservation
REGISTRATION &
REGISTRATION &
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION
Architect: Connecticut
Historical Architect
(FR vol. 62, no. 119)
National Council of
Architectural Registration
Boards (NCARB)
Interior Design: Connecticut

TOW N OF BOLTON
TOW N OF BOLTON
 Bolton, Connecticut
BOLTON
OLTON H
 HERITAGE
ERITAGE F FARM
ARM C
 COMPLEX
OMPLEX
Condition Assessment Study (2008)
Restoration of Barn Roof and Cupola (2011)
Fire Restoration (2016)
TOW N OF SCOTL AND
TOW N OF SCOTL AND
Scotland, Connecticut
TOWN
OWN H
 HALL
ALL
Condition Assessment and Feasibility Study (2009) 
Emergency Stabilization of Building Structure (2009)
STEAP Grant Application / Window Restoration (2014)
TOW N OF SOUTH W INDSOR
TOW N OF SOUTH W INDSOR
South Windsor, Connecticut
PRIEST
RIEST F FARM
ARM
Condition Assessment, Preservation Plan and 
Concept Development Plan (2016)
TOW N OF WATERFORD
TOW N OF WATERFORD
Waterford, Connecticut
ALESSANDRO
LESSANDRO S
 SECCHIAROLI
ECCHIAROLI B
 BARN
ARN
Condition Assessment Study (2010)
JORDAN
ORDAN V
 VILL AGE
ILL AGE M
 MAIN
AIN S
 STREET
TREET
Masterplan and Design Guidelines (2014)
TAHARA
AHARA H
 HOUSE
OUSE
Condition Assessment Study (2010)
YOUTH
OUTH S
 SERVICES
ERVICES B
 BUILDING
UILDING (F
 (FORMERLY
ORMERLY H
 HALL
ALL OF
OF R
 RECORDS
ECORDS)
Window Restoration, Contract Documents (2014)
TOW N OF W ILLINGTON
TOW N OF W ILLINGTON
Willington, Connecticut
South Willington Preservation Planning Study (2015)
WEST HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WEST HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
West Hartford, Connecticut
SARAH
ARAH W
 WHITMAN
HITMAN H
 HOOKER
OOKER H
 HOMESTEAD
OMESTEAD
Condition Assessment Study (2015)
NEL SON EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS LLC
H I S T O R I C  P R E S E R VAT I O N  ( CO N T I N U E D )
H I S T O R I C  P R E S E R VAT I O N  ( CO N T I N U E D )
NEL SON EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS LLC

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF GUILFORD, INC. 
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF GUILFORD, INC. 
Guilford, Connecticut
Condition Assessment Study of 1829 Sanctuary, 2009 (owner rep.)
Restoration of Church Portico, 2010 (owner rep.)
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF PL AINFIELD
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF PL AINFIELD
Plainfield, Connecticut
Condition Assessment Study,
Building Structure & Geo-Technical Investigation (2012)
GIRL S, INC.
GIRL S, INC.
Waterbury, Connecticut
ELISHA
LISHA L LEAVENWORTH
EAVENWORTH H
 HOUSE
OUSE
Condition Assessment Study (2015)
Phase 1 Porch Restoration (2016)
MANSFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIE TY / TOW N OF MANSFIELD
MANSFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIE TY / TOW N OF MANSFIELD
Mansfield (Storrs), Connecticut
1843 O
1843 OLD
LD T
 TOWN
OWN H
 HALL
ALL AND
AND 1935 T
 1935 TOWN
OWN O
 OFFICE
FFICE B
 BUILDING
UILDING
Condition Assessment Study
Design Development for Drainage Improvements (2016)
NE W HAVEN MUSEUM
NE W HAVEN MUSEUM
New Haven, Connecticut
PARDEE
ARDEE~M
~MORRIS
ORRIS H
 HOUSE
OUSE
Condition Assessment Study (2013)
Preservation Consulting (post 2013)
NORWALK L AND TRUST
NORWALK L AND TRUST
Rowayton, Connecticut
34 S
34 SAMMIS
AMMIS S
 STREET
TREET C
 CARRIAGE
ARRIAGE H
 HOUSE
OUSE
Condition Assessment Study (2009)
Program Workshop
NORW ICH FREE ACADEMY
NORW ICH FREE ACADEMY
Norwich, Connecticut
SL ATER
L ATER M
 MEMORIAL
EMORIAL M
 MUSEUM
USEUM
Condition Assessment Study for historic roofs (2015) 
 
NEL SON EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS LLC
H I S T O R I C  P R E S E R VAT I O N  ( CO N T I N U E D )
H I S T O R I C  P R E S E R VAT I O N  ( CO N T I N U E D )
NEL SON EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS LLC

NORW ICH HISTORICAL SOCIE TY
NORW ICH HISTORICAL SOCIE TY
Norwich, Connecticut
BUCKINGHAM
UCKINGHAM M
 MEMORIAL
EMORIAL M
 MUSEUM
USEUM
+Condition Assessment Study (2011)
EAST
AST D
 DISTRICT
ISTRICT S
 SCHOOLHOUSE
CHOOLHOUSE
Preservation Consulting (2017)
ORANGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
ORANGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Orange, Connecticut
Condition Assessment Study for 
Historic Sanctuary (2001)
PRI VATE RESIDENCE
PRI VATE RESIDENCE
Guilford, Connecticut
EDWARD
DWARD F FOWLER
OWLER H
 HOUSE
OUSE
Exterior Envelope Restoration (2003)
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Redding, Connecticut
PUTNAM
UTNAM M
 MEMORIAL
EMORIAL S
 STATE
TATE P
 PARK
ARK
AIA CT DESIGN AWARD FOR PRESERVATION (2009)
AIA CT DESIGN AWARD FOR PRESERVATION (2009)
Feasibility Study (2002)
Preservation Plan (2002)
Phase 1 Restoration
Restoration of Park Pavilion and Grounds (2005)
STONY CREEK CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL
STONY CREEK CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL
Stony Creek (Branford), Connecticut
Condition Assessment Study (2014)
Phase 1 Restoration of Tower (2018)
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC L AND
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC L AND
Westbrook, Connecticut
PRATT
RATT-S
-STANNARD
TANNARD H
 HOUSE
OUSE
Condition Assessment Study and 
Feasibility Report (2007)
NEL SON EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS LLC
H I S T O R I C  P R E S E R VAT I O N  ( CO N T I N U E D )
NEL SON EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS LLC

WILLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WILLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Willington, Connecticut
DANIEL
ANIEL G
 GL A ZIER
L A ZIER T
 TAVERN
AVERN
Condition Assessment and 
Preservation Plan (2010)
Restoration of Building 
Structure and Chimney (2013)
WOMEN AND FAMILY LIFE CEN TER
WOMEN AND FAMILY LIFE CEN TER
Guilford, Connecticut
Exterior Restoration, Grant 
Documents (1998)
YALE UNIVERSITY
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, Connecticut
314 P
314 PROSPECT
ROSPECT S
 STREET
TREET
Exterior Restoration
HALL
ALL OF
OF G
 GRADUATE
RADUATE S
 STUDIES
TUDIES
Restoration of Public Spaces (1996)
WL H
WL HARKNESS
ARKNESS H
 HALL
ALL
Restoration of Interior Finishes (2013)
Restoration of Exterior Doors (2008)
YALE UNIVERSITY, LEWIS WALPOLE LIBRARY
YALE UNIVERSITY, LEWIS WALPOLE LIBRARY
Farmington, Connecticut
BARN
ARN C
 COMPLEX
OMPLEX
Exterior Restoration (2014)
DAY
AY L LEWIS
EWIS M
 MUSEUM
USEUM
Exterior Restoration (2014)
TIMOTHY
IMOTHY R
 ROOT
OOT H
 HOUSE
OUSE
Restoration and Adaptive 
Reuse of House (2001) 
Restoration of Entry Porch 
& Site Fence (2009)
Preservation Plan (2014)
Restoration of Exterior Envelope, 
Campus Buildings (2014)
Phase 1 Landscape (2015)
MA JOR
A JOR G
 GENERAL
ENERAL S
 SOLOMON
OLOMON C
 COWLES
OWLES H
 HOUSE
OUSE 
Restoration of Exterior 
Envelope (2012)
NEL SON EDWARDS COMPANY ARCHITECTS LLC
H I S T O R I C  P R E S E R VAT I O N  ( CO N T I N U E D )
H I S T O R I C  P R E S E R VAT I O N  ( CO N T I N U E D )
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ACCURATE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES, EUGENE RINALDI  
GNCB Sub-Consultant – Firm Profile and Resume – Cost-Estimator 
 
 
 NOTABLE PROJECTS 
Reconstruction of the PATH 
Subway Station at the World 
Trade Center  
 
Fish and Richardson, LLC 
Bush Holly House 
Arista Records 
CAPmac Investments 
Ridgefield Congregational Church 
Branchville School 
1st Congregational Church of 
Darien 
Greenwich Hospital 
Cornell Medical Center 
Knapp House 
World Wrestling Federation 
Charles F. Green Homes 
Barney’s New York 
Hurd House 
Yale Medical Center for Molecular 
Medicine 
Roseland Cottage 
Maritime Center Aquarium and 
Museum 
Tetko Manufacturing and 
Exectutive Offices 
Vehicle Maintenance Facilty 
IBM Building 706 
Groton Congregational Church 
Burnham Tavern 
 
CONTACT INFORMATION 
Address: 6 Windwood Road 
Brookfield, CT 
06804 
Phone: 203-885-7898 
Cell: 203-417-5925 
Email: generinaldi@gmail.com 
  
 
 
 
 
Gene Rinaldi  is a veteran estimator and project manager with over forty 
years in construction. He uses Timberline, GTCO digitizer, E Take-Off, and 
Vertigraph software to perform his work. Mr. Rinaldi’s experience ranges 
from historic house museums to corporate headquarters to retail centers. 
Accurate Construction Estimates believes that the prime elements of a 
construction estimate are accuracy, thoroughness, and experience.  
  
PROJECT EXPERIENCE WITH GNCB 
HURD HOUSE, Woodbury, CT: Two stages of cost-estimating including a cost 
estimate following report-level findings and a refined estimate following the 
final construction drawings. Project included shoring the east side of the c. 
1600s historic house to allow the first floor timber sills, 2nd floor end girt and 
attic end girt to be replaced in-situ with antique timbers. 
 
ROSELAND COTTAGE, Woodstock, CT: Repairs and renovations to Slate 
roofing system. Cost estimate was based on 100% Contract Documents. 
 
KNAPP HOUSE, New Milford, CT: Cost estimate for 100% Contract 
Documents including construction drawings and complete Project Manual. 
Project consisted of four components including stabilization of the first floor, 
reinforcing the roof framing, reconstruction of an exterior porch, and shoring 
the second floor to allow complete replacement of the deteriorated timber 
sills. 
 
GROTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Groton, CT: Report-level cost estimate 
for recommendations following an interior and exterior condition assessment 
of the c. 1902 granite and timber structure. Cost estimate included repairs to 
the deteriorated slate tile and copper flashing roofing system, reinforcement 
of failed timber roof trusses, and improvements to the perimeter drainage 
system as well as the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-safety 
systems. 
 
1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF DARIEN, Darien, CT: Report-level cost 
estimate for recommendations following an interior and exterior condition 
assessment of the c. 1937 timber structure. Cost estimate included 
upgrades to the perimeter drainage system, re-roofing of the flat-roofed 
Parish Hall and Nursery School, repairs to the exterior wood trim, repairs to 
the granite site structures, and upgrades to the mechanical, electrical, 
plumbing, and fire-safety systems. Cost estimates were adapted to match 
GNCB’s timeline for recommended repairs which rated recommendations 
based on urgency. This timeline and the associated Cost Estimate will allow 
the Church to budget required work based on an estimate reflecting future 
inflation.