吃瓜社 Construction Managers (吃瓜社) volunteered at Rosie鈥檚 Place in Boston on Thursday, March 5, 2020. 2020 marks the 6th consecutive year that 吃瓜社 has partnered with the women鈥檚 shelter.
Founded in 1974, Rosie鈥檚 Place was the first women鈥檚 shelter in the United States. The organization provides meals, shelter and wide-ranging support services. Rosie鈥檚 Place aims to maintain the dignity of women in the Boston area by providing a safe, nurturing environment to help them find security and seek opportunity in their lives.
During 吃瓜社鈥檚 volunteer day, 12 employees prepared and served meals to131 women and children. This visit will be the first of four visits scheduled for the year.
鈥淎s a family-owned business, we take pride in supporting families in need, particularly in the local communities where we work and live,鈥� said Pat 吃瓜社, President of 吃瓜社. 鈥淩osie鈥檚 Place does an incredible job of uplifting women and children which is why we collaborate with the organization year after year.鈥�
Rosie鈥檚 Place is one of the many organizations where 吃瓜社 volunteers both time and resources as part of their Constructing Communities program. Constructing Communities was designed to support the local communities where 吃瓜社 works, offering outreach through volunteerism, the hiring of local subcontractors and the purchase of local goods. 吃瓜社鈥檚 corporate responsibility efforts are one of the reasons the company was named a 鈥淭op Work Place鈥� by the Boston Globe in 2018.
吃瓜社 Construction Managers (吃瓜社) announces that on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, students from Wentworth Institute for Technology鈥檚 (WIT) Construction Management Club toured the Hilton Garden Inn construction site.
吃瓜社 officials hosted the visit, first providing students with an overview of the project and detailing its unique challenges. Students were then guided through an intimate tour of the construction site. The tour was co-led by a WIT construction management student, who is currently a co-op on the project. The students witnessed crews installing elevators and drywall and pouring concrete stairs.
Students learned how 吃瓜社 is using technology to complete the project. Project officials explained how the 3D coordination model is being used and integrated with other building systems. Students enjoyed the tour because it allowed them to apply the lessons they鈥檝e learned in school.
鈥湷怨仙� is committed to providing educational opportunities for students in the trades,鈥� said Patrick 吃瓜社, President of Callahan Construction Managers. 鈥淭hese students are the future of our industry, and it鈥檚 important we provide learning opportunities as construction continues to see major labor shortages. We hope our tours inspire students interested in construction management.鈥�
Located at 700 Brookline Ave in Brookline, MA, the 11-story Hilton Garden Inn will have 174 rooms and is conveniently located adjacent to the Longwood Medical area just one block to the Riverway T Station. The Hilton Garden Inn select service hotel is set to open in the fall of 2020.
Callahan Construction Managers (吃瓜社) announces today that it has officially opened a new office in White Plains, New York expanding its presence throughout the northeast.
吃瓜社 is a full-service construction management company with more than 65 years of experience serving local, regional, and national clients. The company is headquartered in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and the new White Plains location marks 吃瓜社’s second office.
“This is a very exciting time for our company. 吃瓜社 has been growing steadily over the last several years and now we’re ready to take the next step as a company and open a new office in New York,” said Patrick 吃瓜社, President of 吃瓜社. “Our new location will allow us to serve our regional and national clients outside New England and build on our award-winning tradition.”
In recent years, 吃瓜社 has expanded their services outside of New England, and into the tri-state area with projects such as Danforth Square Apartments in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Residences at Montclair Station in Montclair, NJ, Benchmark at Split Rock in Shelton, CT, Old Middletown High School in Middletown, CT, Maplewood in Darien, CT and Hunters Chase located in Litchfield, CT.
吃瓜社’s portfolio spans a diverse array of market sectors including multifamily residential, senior and affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, and retail. Many of 吃瓜社’s projects incorporate resiliency, environmental sustainability and achieve LEED and Passive House designation.
The company was voted a “Best Place to Work” by The Boston Globe in 2018. “The cornerstone of our success over the years has been an extremely high percentage of repeat business, which is attributable to our dedication to client satisfaction, our culture, and our many wonderful employees,” said Patrick 吃瓜社.
Callahan Construction Managers (吃瓜社) announces on Wednesday, December 18th the company participated in the Italian Home for Children鈥檚 (IHC) holiday gift program.
The Italian Home for Children is a 100-year-old nonprofit, providing therapeutic, residential and educational services to 1,500 children of varied ages and backgrounds each year. 吃瓜社 received and fulfilled the wish lists of 12 children currently living at one of IHC鈥檚 residential care programs to help make their holiday season brighter. Volunteers from 吃瓜社 delivered the gifts on December 18, 2019.
Callahan Construction Managers has previously donated over $100,000 in pro bono labor and material to this facility over the past two years.
吃瓜社 Construction Managers (吃瓜社) announces today they have broken ground at Breakwater in Lynn, MA. The Dolben Company is developing the future luxury waterfront apartment complex, with HDS Architecture serving as the architect. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on December 11, 2019, with Governor Charlie Baker, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, and Senator Brendan Crighton all in attendance.
The Breakwater apartment complex, which overlooks Lynn Harbor, will completely transform a section of real estate previously vacated for more than 35 years. Construction for the multifamily development is happening on the site of former Beacon-Bel Chevrolet and is scheduled for completion in March 2022.
The development will have 331 apartments in two buildings as well as on-site parking. In addition to spectacular waterfront views, Breakwater will feature many high-end amenities such as two courtyards, a fitness center, game room, pet wash, and outdoor fire pit. There will also be a harborwalk along the waterfront, which will be available for public use.
鈥淲e are excited to announce our collaboration with the State, City of Lynn, Dolben, and HDS Architecture as we bring additional residential opportunities to Greater Boston,鈥� said Patrick 吃瓜社, President of 吃瓜社 Construction. 鈥淲e are excited to transform the harbor front into a lively housing community that embodies Lynn鈥檚 bright future.鈥�
The Breakwater project received two major grants from the State of Massachusetts. The first grant is an $1,000,000 infrastructure grant from the Seaport Economic Council for improvements to the seawall, to ensure the harbor is a viable place to live for years to come. The second grant is from MassWorks to help with traffic on the Lynnway, a busy highway that connects Lynn to Boston.
Waltham, MA 鈥� The Massachusetts Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors congratulates Callahan Construction Managers for receiving the Merit Award at the 27th annual Excellence in Construction Awards for their outstanding work on the AVA Northpoint project.
Over 250 ABC members gathered at the Westin Waltham Hotel to recognize and celebrate the very best construction projects its companies have to offer. This year’s applicant pool was particularly competitive, with each winner selected for the high standards of craftsmanship, safety and quality delivered by talented merit shop workers using the efficient merit shop approach. “We are proud to recognize the outstanding work of our member contractors through the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards. The winning contractors maintained a constant focus on meeting their clients’ needs and set a high bar for craftsmanship, quality and safety,鈥� said ABC MA President Greg Beeman.
The Merit Award recognizes the overall excellence in project execution, craftsmanship, safety, innovative elements and challenges, and client satisfaction. Callahan Construction Managers took home the Merit Award, representing work that stands above the rest, for its work on the new AVA Northpoint multifamily complex in Cambridge, MA, boasting 265 units, a swimming pool, garage parking, courtyard space, and more.
The Massachusetts Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors is the largest construction trade association in the Commonwealth, representing some 470 local general contractor, subcontractor, and supplier and associate companies that employ more than 20,000 workers throughout Massachusetts.
鈥� Callahan Construction Managers (吃瓜社) today announced the completion of its work on the new dual-branded Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites Hotel in Woburn, Mass, which opened in late September 2019. Owned by Concord Madison Woburn, LLC, the hotel was designed by architecture and design firm Group One and is managed by Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel development and management company.
The new six-story, 147,780-square-foot building and mixed-use hotel property is located at 371 Washington Street and boasts 235 total rooms, with 132 Hampton rooms and 103 Homewood suites.
鈥淭he new Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites Hotel offers guests all the comforts of home in a beautiful, modern building,鈥� said Harry Wheeler, principal at Group One Architects. 鈥淥ur collaboration with 吃瓜社 early in the design process was crucial, as we were required to work around various environmental concerns.鈥�
The hotel is part of the Woburn Landing redevelopment project, which was built on previously contaminated land and required special permitting. 吃瓜社 held numerous meetings with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other environmental groups during the construction process to ensure stringent guidelines were addressed. 吃瓜社 met requirements by preserving and maintaining access to monitoring wells on the property. Furthermore, 吃瓜社 equipped the hotel with special ventilation and a vapor barrier system to prevent future contamination.
鈥淲hen we started this project, our goal was to build a quality hotel with careful consideration for environmental factors. We鈥檙e proud to say we鈥檝e turned that objective into a reality,鈥� said Steve 吃瓜社, Vice President of Business Development at 吃瓜社. 鈥淭his project required extensive planning given the unique environmental permitting standards. I am proud of how our team worked diligently with the EPA, Group One, Concord Madison Woburn, LLC, and Concord Hospitality to develop innovative and creative solutions to all obstacles faced.鈥�
The property has incorporated numerous contemporary amenities for guests shared across both the Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn, including an indoor swimming pool, business and fitness center, along with terraces, bars, lobbies, and kitchens designated for each hotel brand.
The property is conveniently located to I-95 and I-93, just minutes from the Woburn Mall and Cummings Business Park. Guests also have nearby access to the Mishawum MBTA subway system, allowing easy transportation to Boston.
吃瓜社 Construction Managers (吃瓜社) announces today the commencement of an exciting interior renovation project, at the iconic Jared Coffin House on Nantucket. As one of the oldest hotels in Nantucket, Jared Coffin House embodies the essence of this former whaling town. Designed by EBI Consulting, the project includes the addition of four new hotel suites and one deluxe guestroom, renovation of the lower-level Tap Room restaurant and bar, and upgrades to the property鈥檚 entrance and outdoor amenities.
A landmark Nantucket hotel, Jared Coffin House is situated in the heart of the island’s captivating historic district. The inn is undergoing a restoration both inside and out. 吃瓜社 has been tasked to upgrade the existing ground level creating four family friendly suites and one deluxe guestroom with interiors curated by the talented Nantucket designer Audrey Sterk. Many of the suites have large bay windows offering views of Nantucket鈥檚 historic streetscape.
Renovations addressing accessibility will also take place at the hotel, including installing a new lift and providing access to The Tap Room and elevated first floor of the property. A complete remodel of The Tap Room will connect the space with the main hotel lobby and patio, while updating the entire interior with new bar, restrooms, and seating areas. The overall scope for the construction is 5,200 SF.
Jared Coffin House holds a very special and important place in the history of Nantucket,鈥� said Steve 吃瓜社, Vice President of Business Development at Callahan Construction. 鈥淲e are very excited to build upon the hotel鈥檚 rich history and tradition by creating a one-of-kind experience for its visitors that will be enjoyed by generations to come.鈥�
The Tap Room, a year round island favorite, has a much anticipated reopening, scheduled for mid-May, 2020. It will be operated by Nantucket Prime. The transformation of Jared Coffin House鈥檚 ground floor and the addition of the new suites are expected to be completed by May 2020 in anticipation of the busy Nantucket season.
吃瓜社 Construction Managers (吃瓜社), a full-service construction management company that has served the New England and Northeast regions for more than 65 years, recently completed the company鈥檚 third philanthropic build-day for South Shore Habitat for Humanity (SSHH).
On October 31, 2019, twelve 吃瓜社 employees visited the build site on Feinberg Bog Road in Duxbury, to complete the second phase at the development. This is the third time 吃瓜社 has built at the Duxbury site, with 吃瓜社鈥檚 first visit taking place in April.
鈥淪outh Shore Habitat for Humanity works hard to help hard-working families that need a hand-up. Through the support of many they are changing lives and improving communities. We honored to support their mission and help families in need,鈥� said Patrick 吃瓜社, President of Callahan Construction Managers. 鈥淲e鈥檙e very proud of our employees, who volunteer on these build days, for devoting their time and expertise to ensure SSHH鈥檚 project is completed to the highest of standards.鈥�
The first phase of SSHH鈥檚 project was completed in July and three families were presented with the keys to their new home. One day after moving in, 吃瓜社 was tasked to add finishing touches to each unit. Families for all three units are now moved into their new homes.
The remaining three units are expected to be completed in the next few weeks.
Callahan Construction Managers (吃瓜社) broke ground on the North Quincy Station redevelopment project (The Abby). The project aims to rejuvenate the city by redeveloping a bus depot and parking lot into a multi property complex featuring luxury apartments, retail space, and a new parking garage. The project is designed by ICON Architecture and is owned and developed by The Bozzuto Group and Atlantic Development. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on September 30, 2019.
The North Quincy Station redevelopment project will feature three buildings with 610 high-end apartments and 50,000 square feet of retail space, as well as an above grade garage with more than 1,500 parking spots, of which 852 will be reserved for commuters. Residents will have access to many luxury amenities including two outdoor courtyards, pool deck, club lounge, commercial kitchen, and fitness center with yoga and spin classes.
鈥湷怨仙� is excited to work on this high-profile project just outside Boston,鈥� stated Steve 吃瓜社, Vice President of Business Development at 吃瓜社. 鈥淭his major transit-oriented development will transform the North Quincy T Station into a thriving community for people living and commuting in the Boston area.鈥�
Residents will have direct access to the MBTA Red Line, allowing them to travel to downtown Boston in as little as 10 minutes. As a transit-oriented development, the construction and design for the project required extensive planning and permitting. 吃瓜社鈥檚 project team members worked closely with the MBTA to develop logistics and phasing plans that allowed commuters continuous access to the redline throughout construction.
鈥淲hile there were a number of complexities on this project, we believe the work done at North Quincy Station will lay the groundwork for additional transit-oriented developments along the T,鈥� said Lauren Jezienicki, Vice President of Bozzuto. 鈥湷怨仙� and ICON were pivotal resources as we collaborated with the T, state, and local governments to execute this project.鈥�
The first phase of the project will include construction for the six-story parking garage. The residential potion of the project will be delivered over two phases with the first units available for occupancy in May of 2021 and the second phase in January 2022. The North Quincy Station Redevelopment project is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2022.
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