Historic Preservation

Careno Construction Company has completed multiple projects at the 1827 Sheafe House in historic downtown Portsmouth, NH. The projects have consisted of heavy structural repairs to aging and damaged roof purlins, columns and beams.  Also included were historic masonry repairs and the full replacement of the intricate brick crown dental and molding work.  The parapet walls, chimneys … Read more

Restoration of the existing Town Hall building and the addition of a two-story building to be used as a meeting place and function center for the Newington residents. A section of the first floor was renovated to house a Town Museum. The building required extensive restoration to the exterior and structural construction to the interior. … Read more

Scope of work included cribbing, shoring, excavation, drainage, concrete installation, back filling, and site restoration.

Additions and renovations to the 15,000 sq. ft. First Congregational Church in Barrington, NH. Extensive renovations include a new fire protection system through out the building, a new gathering area, men’s and women’s bathrooms, a new greeting entrance addition and a nursery addition. 

Careno Construction Company was the selected general contractor for the award-winning historic renovations to the 1911 Train Station and the restaurant fit-up of UNH Dairy Bar. This UNH/DOT/Federally funded project added an addition to the rear and side of the building to accommodate a growing Amtrak passenger clientele. The existing building underwent complete renovations including … Read more

Fast track historic renovations to Manchester’s Bakersville Elementary School. Scope of work included the demo of the existing windows and door systems, framing and ceiling systems. The rough openings were reframed, which was not easy since the building was out of plumb being so old. Custom aluminum energy efficient windows and door systems were installed … Read more