Hingham, MA – Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers announced the completion of Brio, a new residential building at the historic Shipyard in Hingham. The project was developed by A.W. Perry and Boston Andes Capital, with Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype and Albert Righter and Tittmann serving as the architect.
Brio is located on a previously unoccupied portion of the Shipyard and features 77 luxury condominiums. The five-story, 160,000sf building overlooks the marina and sits adjacent to numerous restaurant and retail options. The property provides easy access to the MBTA commuter ferry and bus, with stops directly in the Shipyard.
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø previously managed the construction of The Launch in Hingham’s Shipyard, a 225,000sf, mixed-use development. The company is managing construction at two other properties in Hingham: Broadstone Bare Cove, another multi-family property being developed by Alliance Residential; and The Residence at Penniman Hill, a senior living facility owned by LCB Senior Living.
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers recently completed the organization’s second philanthropic build day for South Shore Habitat for Humanity (SSHH).
On July 11, seven employees, including Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø CFO, Don Fraser, visited the build site on Feinberg Bog Road in Duxbury, to begin the second phase of construction at the development. This is the second time Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø has built at the Duxbury site, with the first visit taking place in April.
The development at Feinberg Bog Road is set to provide six townhomes, which will bring the total of Habitat homes built within the town of Duxbury to 10.
Families for all three units are now moved into their new homes. Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s task the following day was to add final touches to these units. The remaining three units are expected to be completed by October and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø plans to do another build day before the project is complete.
Alongside local volunteers, families put in “sweat equity hours� to build their home and then purchase the property with a 30-year, affordable mortgage.
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Homes have a deed restriction that maintains the affordability status of each home in perpetuity. Habitat Family Partners are selected through a competitive underwriting process based on their ability to pay, willingness to partner, and their need for adequate housing.
“While Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø builds affordable housing developments throughout the state, our relationship with South Shore Habitat for Humanity provides our employees with the unique opportunity to work alongside the families whose homes we are building,â€� states Patrick Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, president of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers. “Volunteering on build days gives the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø team a larger sense of purpose and fosters a stronger relationship between our company and the communities where we work.â€�
announced the groundbreaking of Squirrelwood Apartments, a 12-building, 88-unit affordable housing development owned by Just-A-Start Corporation.
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø and Davis Square Architects were tasked to renovate the 10 existing buildings and execute the design and construction of two new infill buildings, along with an addition to an existing building. The new construction will target Energy Star and Passive House standards.
� Just-A-Start is proud to work alongside its partners to preserve the affordability of these homes and create more access to secure housing in this community,� said Deborah Ruhe, Just-A-Start executive director.
The Squirrelwood project consists of two existing affordable housing projects
The Squirrelwood project consists of two existing affordable housing projects: Linwood Court and Squirrel Brand Apartments. Linwood Court includes eight buildings with 45 residential units that will undergo renovation.
Upgrades to existing units will include kitchen and bathroom remodels, new flooring and windows throughout, and updates to all exterior facades, including brick repointing, new siding, insulation, and roofing. Residents will be temporarily relocated to other units throughout the property while their homes are under construction.
The Squirrel Brand Company, a candy manufacturer founded in 1888 in Roxbury, moved its headquarters to 12 Boardman Street in Cambridge. The headquarters converted into 20 units of multi-family housing in 2000, is now known as Squirrel Brand Apartments. The building sits on the State Register of Historic Places and will be rehabbed to meet historic preservation standards. This building will remain occupied during construction and will require close coordination for the selective interior renovations planned in addition to the exterior work.
The two new infill buildings, along with the addition, are currently under construction and will offer an additional 23 units to the development. The largest infill building will be built to Passive House building standards, ensuring maximum energy efficiency and resident comfort.
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Passive House construction adheres to five building-science principals: continuous insulation throughout the entire envelope without thermal bridging, an airtight building envelope preventing loss of conditioned air and infiltration of outside air, high-performance windows and doors that manage solar energy for maximized heating and minimized overheating during cooling seasons, energy recovery ventilation, and a minimal space conditioning system. The other infill construction will meet Energy Star standards.
The redevelopment of Squirrelwood will take place in multiple phases and includes a variety of challenges. Current residents will remain at the property during the renovations, requiring precise logistics and timing for execution.
“With a wide range of units to accommodate families of all sizes and a variety of income levels, the Squirrelwood project is an important step in Just-A-Start’s mission to offer quality, inclusive housing to Cambridge residents,� said Rhue.
Slated to be completed in spring of 2020, construction is moving along at the Broadstone Bare Cove project. An integrated design team led by Alliance Residential Company, LLC includes Allen & Major Associates, Inc. (A&M), Cube 3, Shadley Associates, and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers.
Situated on a 12.06± acre former commercial site, the 220-unit residential development is slated to be completed by the end of 2020. Located adjacent to the Bare Cove Park and along the banks of the Weymouth Back River, the site has posed some challenging design considerations including avoiding a stump burial area and the proximity of an ancient Native American archeological resource area for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The creative siting of the building and the cooperation of all parties involved mitigated all issues and allowed the project to progress.
Designed by Cube 3, two buildings with subsurface parking garages under make up the full build-out. Building 1 includes 82 units and a 54-parking stall garage while Building 2 includes 138 units and a 162-parking stall garage. Both buildings 1 and 2 will include a mix of indoor/outdoor amenity spaces. Building 2 will have a sky lounge on the 4th floor while other site amenities include a boardwalk plaza area and ramp leading to a conservation land south of the site
Site engineers, A&M worked closely with landscape architects Shadley Associates during the permitting and design development phases to ensure that as many of the existing trees were protected during the construction process. During the extensive permitting process, A&M also provided field services including an existing sewer infrastructure assessment report, a lift station (pump station) assessment report, hydrant flow testing, soil evaluation, and flying balloons at proposed building corners to allow abutting residents to see the proposed building location.
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers is carefully maintaining the schedule and budget, as well as overseeing the seamless transition between all phases of design, preconstruction and construction.
“Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø appreciates the opportunity to work on yet another project in Hingham,â€� said Dave Boucher, project executive for Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers at the Broadstone Bare Cove project. “The collaboration that is taking place at Broadstone Bear Cove is a testament to the close relationships between all parties involved in the development.â€�
Michael Boujoulian, managing director of Alliance Residential Company New England is pleased to see the rapid pace of the project, which has been made possible through the hard work, synergy and expertise of the development team. “We’re proud to be partnered with Allen & Major and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction on this exciting and complicated project. Both groups are a critical part of our team, and are a major part of Alliance’s success in this region.â€�
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers was ranked #20 in the Northeast region on Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2019 Top 20 Performers list, that recognized ABC member contractors’ achievements in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence ranked by work hours.
To be eligible, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø demonstrated world-class safety performance by implementing ABC’s STEP safety management system, that makes the top-performing contractors up to 680% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to the ABC 2019 Safety Performance Report.
“Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø is honored not only to be recognized as a STEP Gold safety award recipient, but also as a Top 20 Performer in the Northeast region by ABC,â€� stated Tim LeBlanc, director of safety at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers.
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø has received Safety Training Evaluation Process’ (STEP) Safety Gold Award from Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts (ABC). The award honors Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø for its outstanding safety precautions on job sites. This marks the 12th consecutive year Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø has received the Gold Award.
“A contractor’s most valuable resource is their workers. There is nothing more important than jobsite safety,� said GCI President Julie Kelliher. “This year’s STEP award recipients deserve each and every accolade they received by continuing to raise the standards of safety, training, and education throughout the construction industry.�
According to STEP, a GOLD award “demonstrates a unilateral dedication and commitment to job site safety, practiced by employees.� STEP is a safety benchmarking and improvement tool, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety management system that dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work. Established in 1969, STEP was developed and written by contractors, for contractors.
“Safety is always our first priority on Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø construction sites, so to receive the STEP Gold Award again is an honor, and testament to our commitment to training across all our job sites,â€� said Tim Leblanc, Director of Safety at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. “From routine training seminars to weekly safety inspections, we strive to ensure that each Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø project provides a safe work environment for employees.â€�
To receive the Gold Award, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø had to adhere to the STEP practices for updating and maintaining a culture of safety. For nomination, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø documented incident rates and supplied scores for each of the 20 key components of the STEP requirements on a weighted point scale. Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø also had to demonstrate success in educating site employees on proper safety precaution. In receiving a Gold Award, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø had to “equip employees with the materials necessary to guarantee safety for allâ€� as per STEP guidelines.
“Safety is our number one priority as an organization, and we are proud to one again receive a STEP award,â€� said Pat Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, President of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers. “I appreciate seeing our Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø team executing our extensive safety training in the field.â€�
STEP Awards are presented annually to ABC member companies with exceptional safety records and this year’s applicant pool was very competitive, with 60 companies recognized for their outstanding commitment to jobsite safety. Applicants are evaluated on a number of statistical factors such as incident rates, lost time and OSHA recordables. Tim Leblanc accepted the award on behalf of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø at the 15th Annual Safety & Education Dinner, held on May 16th at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, MA.
On Friday, May 3rd, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers (Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø) participated in a quarterly volunteer day at Rosie’s Place in Boston. 15 Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø employees prepared and served meals to 90 women and children.
Founded in 1974, Rosie’s Place was the first women’s shelter in the United States. The organization provides meals, shelter and wide-ranging support from housing to education services. Rosie’s Place looks to maintain the dignity of women in the Boston area by providing a safe, nurturing environment that helps women find security and seek opportunity in their lives.
Rosie’s Place is one of the many organizations where Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø volunteers both time and resources as part of their Constructing Communities program. Constructing Communities was designed to support the local communities where Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø works, offering outreach through volunteerism, the hiring of local subcontractors and the purchase of local goods. Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s corporate responsibility efforts are one of the reasons the company was named a “Top Work Placeâ€� by the Boston Globe in 2018. Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø also supports the South Shore Habitat for Humanity with numerous build-days throughout the year.
“I always appreciate our days at Rosie’s Place, and the opportunity provided by Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø to spend our time volunteering,â€� stated Brian Dolan, Assistant Project Manager at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. “It’s one of the many ways we can give back to local communities where we work and live.â€�
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers (Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø) announces that Joe Horrigan has joined the firm as Project Executive. Horrigan’s addition supports Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s growth throughout the New England region.
Horrigan joins Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø after 15+ years at AvalonBay Communities, Inc., where he served in various project management capacities. Most recently, he served as Director of Construction at Avalon’s North Station, Sudbury, Norwood and Saugus properties. Horrigan oversaw more than 3,100 apartment homes in various garden, mid-rise and high-rise developments, and has overseen parking garage, waste water treatment facilities, mixed-use retail, and transit-oriented developments. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Villanova University.
“My professional experience is almost exclusively in multi-family residential development, so Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø was an easy choice for me to start the next chapter of my career,â€� stated Horrigan. “Joining Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø provides me the opportunity to bring my expertise to a new team that already has a large footprint in the multi-family market but also offers the opportunity for involvement in projects in a variety of other sectors as well.â€�
As Project Executive, Horrigan will oversee and maintain the quality and integrity of the construction management process for various projects, from the identification of an opportunity through closeout. He will be responsible for entire project teams, tasked with resolving major construction related issues while also communicating with project team members about issues and procedures. Horrigan will ensure strong communication with the clients, determining the project’s overall objectives while directing the means and methods needed to bring the project in on time, within budget and to client satisfaction.
“With Joe’s extensive experience in multi-family residential development and our past experiences working directly with him on the client’s side of the table, we knew that he would be a great addition to the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø team,â€� stated Pat Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, President at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers. “We know that Joe will be an asset in helping us effectively manage our continued growth.â€�
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers (Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø), a full-service construction management company that has served the New England and Northeast regions for more than 65 years, is partnering with South Shore Habitat for Humanity (SSHH) in its effort to provide safe, healthy and affordable housing to families in need on the South Shore of Massachusetts.
As a “SSHH Community Builder,â€� Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s contribution directly supports the organization’s mission to “build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelterâ€�. The community builder program is a yearlong partnership designed to foster collaboration, communication and civic engagement through employee volunteerism.
“We are proud to partner with South Shore Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing for families in need,â€� said Patrick Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, President of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers. “We’ve been volunteering for years with the organization and most recently had a group onsite during Women in Construction week. Our employees appreciate the opportunity to work side-by-side with families and help them realize their dream of home ownership. It is rewarding to know that we can utilize our skills to help improve people’s lives for the better.â€�
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction Managers (Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø) announces its partnership with Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) and the City of Malden as the exclusive construction partner for the new J Malden Center. Designed by CBT, the project is a reimagination the current downtown, connecting residences with the MBTA station, shops and restaurants. Overall, 550,000 square feet of redevelopment will occur.
Once complete, J Malden Center will be a mixed-use project consisting of retail space, 300+ residential apartments, and the creation of an expansive civic office condominium that will become the future home of Malden’s City Hall, strategically positioned at the Gateway to Malden Center. The design focuses on reconnecting a major pedestrian street link to the central hub of the city.
“Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø is proud to be a part of downtown Malden’s revitalizationâ€� said Patrick Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, President of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Construction. “We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with JAG and CBT to create a desirable urban living experience with community amenities and local hotspots for shopping and dining.â€�
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø has updated the exterior façade for each building involved and is currently overseeing the interior build-out. Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø was tasked to construct 546,881 square feet of space, with the new building designed to mirror the height and character of neighboring properties while also adding a new vibrancy to the city center.
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