York County Regional Training Center
Completed PROJECTS
York County Regional Training Center
Updated January 2026
status: COMPLETED
location: Alfred, ME
We Didn’t Outtalk the Problem. We Outworked It.
Every year, we highlight a few jobs that didn’t just challenge us; they sharpened us. This one did both.
York County Regional Training Center – Alfred, ME.
It’s not the most complex structure we’ve ever worked on. But it’s one of the cleanest, highest-accountability installs we’ve delivered under schedule pressure, multiple finishes, and top-tier expectations.
We worked alongside Landry/French Construction, a 100% employee-owned GC ranked No. 3 in Maine by revenue. They’re a firm known for holding the line on quality and execution.
They don’t waste time. And they don’t tolerate field chaos.
If you’re on their job, you need to do more than install.
You need to make them look good.
You need to protect their credibility with the client.
And you need to stay out of their problem list.
That’s exactly what we did.
The Theme of This Job? Clean Execution. No Wiggle Room.
Structural furring from KNIGHT WALL SYSTEMS, engineered to mount over 3" and 4" Rmax polyiso insulation. We reviewed and confirmed fastener patterns, alignment, and spacing not only from the drawings but also from real-world thermal and structural demands.
Every elevation had a different finish. Every finish had its own fastening, edge detailing, and transition. Miraia gloss panels on one wall. Nichiha Illumination series on others. Metal panels along the base and around high-exposure edges.
Multiple crews. Multiple elevations. Multiple products. One standard: no excuses.
This wasn’t a building where you can hide slop in the design.
You either execute cleanly—or you get exposed.
Why We’re in the Frame on Jobs Like This
Some subs chase change orders.
Some move ahead and leave the office to catch up.
Some let their crews make decisions that blow up later and force the architect into referee mode.
Some agree to everything and solve nothing.
That’s not us.
We bring in-house labor.
We coordinate scopes.
We own sequencing.
We keep the architect focused, the GC informed, and the install on track.
When you hire Construction Ahead USA, you’re not just buying installation; you’re buying accountability, field leadership, and a clean handoff to the next trade.
We’re in demand because we solve problems before they get traction.
And when the scope tightens, or the pressure hits the proverbial fan, we don’t run.
We adapt, we execute, and we keep the job clean.
Execution Starts With Ownership
Our Superintendent, Ralph Drygierczyk, didn’t manage this job remotely.
He was there.
Boots on the ground. Layout checks. Sequencing alignment. Coordination with crews on all sides of the building.
We had multiple trades working on parallel scopes across different elevations. That only works when the leadership message is clear:
“Do your job.” — Bill Belichick
That doesn’t mean stay in your lane.
It means own your lane. Solve what’s in front of you. Communicate clearly. Stay sharp.
That’s how we handled this job. And that’s why it finished strong.
Built to Finish Sharp
This project didn’t leave margin for error.
From the exoskeleton layout to the fastener details behind the finish systems, this wasn’t a job you fake your way through.
We installed:
Nichiha Illumination Panels in Knight’s Armor, Invigorate Orange, and Cotton
Miraia Glacier Gloss Panels Show Stoppers with Gloss Mirror type finish!
PAC-CLAD 7.2 Panels in Traditional Black, finished in the field, trimmed in real time, and clean across all edges
Each one demanded different fastening, spacing, transitions, and sequencing.
No blown lines. No skipped steps. No second chances.
That’s what made this a true 30-for-30.
If You’re a GC With High-Visibility Clients—We’re Built For It
Jobs like this reveal who’s real and who’s guessing.
We didn’t just keep up, we stayed ahead.
We didn’t just build it; we protected the schedule and preserved the owner's trust.
We didn’t create problems; we solved them before they had a chance to grow.
When the stakes are high, you don’t need more contractors.
You need partners who perform.
Construction Ahead, USA - We Build for Performance
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York County Regional Training Center
Alfred, ME
status: AWARDED
Where mission-critical meets envelope excellence.
Construction Ahead USA has been chosen to provide a high-performance exterior system for the New York County Regional Training Center, a multi-million dollar investment in Maine’s first responder infrastructure.
Designed for durability, this facility will serve law enforcement, fire, EMS, and dispatch personnel throughout the region. It’s a facility built for those who respond when it matters most, so it’s only fitting that its construction meets the same standard.
Our scope includes:
• Energy-efficient thermal envelope
• Durable rainscreen systems
• Long-term performance under real-world conditions
Construction Ahead, USA - We Build for Performance
📫 - estimating@constructionaheadinc.com
📞 - 847-697-2224