A recent PSU Environmental Planning intern, Chris Cook and ABODE's Project Manager Gerald Fransen were recently honored in the University's "Simply Amazing" viewbook, which is used to promote Plymouth State University in the United States as well as abroad.
Working with Gerald, Chris was able to correlate office work involved on projects with field experience during the course of building Abode was doing at multiple locations. Witnessing many phases of construction from preplanning to handing the keys over to the owner gave him real world experience for the energy efficient green building we are known for.
During those winter months as they carpooled to jobsites, valuable one on one time was available to discuss different aspects of these homes and the systems that would be going into them. A trouper, Chris was prepared to do everything from sweeping up at a jobsite to doing estimating and takeoffs and with good humor. Interacting with subcontractors and having opportunities to problem solve were an invaluable source of experience for him and a welcome chance for Abode to mentor a budding professional.
John McKeith Photography courtesy of Plymouth State University
