Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Construction Services in Torrington, CT
Founded in 1939, C.H. Nickerson has established itself as a leader in environmental construction, delivering high-quality projects across the Northeast. Our self-performing general contracting model ensures control over site work, concrete, masonry, and process piping, enabling on-time, on-budget results. With over 70 years of experience, we specialize in water and wastewater treatment facilities while serving municipal, commercial, and industrial markets. Our commitment to safety is underscored by full-time safety experts, OSHA-certified training programs, and rigorous drug-testing protocols.Environmental stewardship drives our work, from installing advanced filtration systems to integrating geothermal HVAC and green roofs. We prioritize community engagement, supporting local and national charitable initiatives. Our design-build expertise streamlines complex projects, as demonstrated by landmark contracts like the Newport water treatment plant renovation. Continuous innovation ensures we meet evolving market demands with cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices.
Services
General Contracting
Environmental Contracting
Design-Build
Special Projects
Municipal Construction
Commercial Construction
Industrial Construction
Water Treatment Facilities
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Institutional Construction
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience in environmental construction.
- We self-perform 50%+ of projects with our own skilled workforce.
- Our safety program includes full-time experts and OSHA-certified training.
- We integrate green technologies like geothermal HVAC and green roofs.
- We rank among ENR's top 100 environmental firms nationally.
Services
General Contracting
C.H. Nickerson provides full-service general contracting for complex projects, leveraging self-performance capabilities in site work, concrete, and process piping. Our expertise ensures adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards across municipal, commercial, and industrial sectors. Decades of experience enable seamless execution of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Environmental Contracting
Specializing in water and wastewater treatment facilities, we deliver $100M+ annually in environmental construction. Our work includes advanced filtration systems, chemical reduction technologies, and sustainable upgrades to ensure clean water access. Projects span the Northeast, with a focus on regulatory compliance and long-term ecological impact.
Design-Build
Our design-build model consolidates project delivery, combining engineering and construction under one team. This approach reduces timelines and costs while maintaining accountability. Recent projects include a $60M water treatment plant renovation in Newport, RI, demonstrating our ability to manage complex, multi-phase contracts efficiently.
Special Projects
The Special Projects Group handles short-duration, high-efficiency tasks under $5M. Services include pump station installations, plant upgrades, and equipment replacements. Tailored project management ensures rapid execution without compromising quality, serving environmental, municipal, and industrial clients with urgent or niche requirements.
Sustainable Construction
We integrate eco-friendly practices into every project, from geothermal HVAC systems to stormwater-mitigating green roofs. Our environmental initiatives reduce construction waste and energy consumption, aligning with client sustainability goals. Innovations like chlorine-free disinfection systems reflect our commitment to preserving natural resources for future generations.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Northeast, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and surrounding regions.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on environmental construction, municipal infrastructure, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.
How does your design-build approach benefit clients?
Our integrated model reduces costs, accelerates timelines, and ensures accountability by combining design and construction under one team.
What safety measures do you implement?
We employ full-time safety experts, OSHA-certified supervisors, and mandatory training programs to ensure a zero-incident workplace culture.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
We use geothermal systems, green roofs, and chemical-free water treatment technologies to minimize environmental impact.
