4 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. PROFILE You Can’t Have a Highland Without The Summit The Summit Company Completes High-End Custom Build for Local Community The Summit Company has always let their faith guide them in how they conduct their business. So, it is no surprise that a little “divine intervention” led them to their most recent and ambitious project—The Highland Township Municipal Building. “We were nearing completion on our previous project and really did not see anything on the immediate horizon,” said Tony Dattilio, President of The Summit Company. “I admit I prayed a bit and gave our architect a call to see what his thoughts were. That is when I heard about the Highland Township project.” The multi-million-dollar project involved extensive renovation and expansion to the Highland Township offices and Activity Center. The resulting new look of the building truly captured the community’s spirit while offering state-of-the-art office space and public auditorium for local meetings. “This is by far one of our largest, most ambitious project for Summit to date,” (left to right) Summit project manager, Dennis Evans; Highland Township supervisor, Rick Hamill; and Summit Company president, Tony Datillio stand in front of the finished building. said Dattilio of the seven-million-dollar Highland Township renovation project. “The fit and finish of this project was amazing and gives it a very local feel, with attention to quality and durability. Everything was planned with great attention to detail but also built to last.” Dattilio mentioned the exterior sheeting by way of an example of meeting both aesthetic and durability needs of the project. “We used a solid composite board made primarily of plastic that was stained by Canadian Company, Wood Tones, to mimic stained wood, yet will not rot or weather like it’s lumber alternative,” said Dattilio. “This will dramatically limit the need for exterior upkeep like painting or replacement—that will continue to look amazing for generations.” According to Dattilio, the architect, Lindhout Associates Architects, deserves most of the credit for designing a flawless project. He also credits the tenacious oversite and input of their client through Highland Supervisor Rick Hamill. It was his continued involvement that made the project a true reflection of Highland Township. “This new building will carry the township 50 years into the future and will include cost saving technology to benefit our residents,” said Hamill. “I am proud that we were able to incorporate so much rich history into the design and still feature the latest in technology for our staff to perform their jobs more effectively and efficiently.” The Highland Township Hall was originally built on John Street in 1953 and had The interior of the public entrance to city hall. Framework for the new building is done during the winter.
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