Construction has begun at Marina Bay in Quincy, MA. Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ recently began preparing the waterfront site for 352 residential units in two four-story wood framed high-end apartment buildings with 17,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floors. The complex will also include two levels of below grade parking. Due to the the site’s waterfront location, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ will be repairing an old seawall and 22,000 square-feet of new boardwalk space on wood piles. This is Â鶹ÍøÕ¾’s third project with Hines.
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ and Benchmark Senior Living recently broke ground on an 87 unit Senior Living Community in Woburn, MA. The project involves the construction of a structural steel building and is based on a prototypical design that Benchmark Senior Living has adopted for its properties. The building includes of 20 Memory Care units which provide a variety of services for those with Alzheimer’s and other illnesses that cause memory impairment. The remaining 67 units are Assisted Living units which contain individual bathrooms, kitchenettes and living spaces.
This is Â鶹ÍøÕ¾’s second project with Benchmark Senior Living, having recently completed Benchmark’s Shelton, CT. facility. “We are delighted with the outcome, and already know this project is on it’s way to becoming a terrific success for Benchmark”, said Chairman and CEO, Thomas H. Grape in regards to their Shelton, CT project with Â鶹ÍøÕ¾.
Currents on the Charles is a luxury four-story wood frame, riverside apartment community located on a former parking lot along the Charles River at 36 River Street in Waltham, MA. The M-shaped building, clad in brick along the urban street sides, hosts 200 rental apartments on a 4.1-acre site. The complex features numerous floor plans including studio, one, two and three bedroom layouts. The community includes a package of high-end amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool with an outdoor kitchen featuring gas BBQ grills and wet bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center and sports lounge, and an internet café. Each unit is equipped with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, high-quality cabinets and lighting, walk-in closets, and an open kitchen/living design with wood floors throughout. Select residences also include private balconies that overlook the Charles River as well as walk out patios for first floor residences.
The building also offers a two level steel framed, below-grade parking structure that includes a new 35-foot retaining wall built along River Street. The parking garage offers up to 400 parking spaces.
Construction commenced in June of 2013 and was completed in May of 2015. The building was turned over in three phases with an overall schedule of 24 months. The first of which included the leasing office, fitness center, media room and lounge. The two remaining blocks finished 60 days each after the first block.
The project architect is Cube 3 Studio of Lawrence, MA. Cube 3, founded in 2003, is a dynamic and responsive design firm with the vision and conviction to provide thoughtful design solutions. Their portfolio includes academic, corporate, healthcare, hospitality, residential, and retail projects. They work on a local, regional, and national basis, with completed and ongoing work in 23 states.
The general contractor is Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ Construction Managers of Bridgewater, MA. Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ is a full service construction company, with over 60 years of experience, serving the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions. They provide a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services, and execute large- and small-scale building projects for clients in the senior housing, residential, hospitality, corporate, and retail markets. Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ has extensive experience in the commercial construction industry and has worked with many large New England developers and property managers.
The owner and developer of the property is Hines. Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with locations in 185 cities in 19 countries. Hines has $84.9 billion of assets under management, including $42.7 billion for which Hines provides fiduciary investment management services, and $42.2 billion for which Hines provides third-party property-level services. The firm has 104 developments currently underway around the world. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired more than 1,000 properties, totaling over 339 million square feet. The firm’s current property and asset management portfolio includes 511 properties, representing over 176 million square feet.
Ironworkers Local 7 is pleased to announce that they have entered into a Project Labor Agreement with Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ Construction for the next phase of Development by Federal Realty Investment Trust at Assembly Row in Somerville. Ironworkers Local 7 is excited with this new agreement with Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ Construction for not only the Assembly Row Project but in working together with this high quality General Contractor for years to come.
Photo caption: After a completed Project Labor Agreement with Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ Construction the Ironworkers Local 7 are proud to be a part of the next phase of development by Federal Realty Investment Trust at Assembly Row.
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Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ has broke ground on the second phase of this new apartment complex in Chelsea, MA. The first Phase, which was completed on June 10, 2014, is a 240 unit, 233,175 square-foot multi-family apartment complex that sits above a 1-story structural steel open parking structure with 264 spaces.
The second phase of the project will consist of a single, 6 story wood and steel framed building with 222 residential units and an amenity area of approximately 12,000 sq. ft., located on the first level. Amenities will include yoga and fitness studios, lounge, club room and media room. The exterior amenities will consist of a pool and spa, a patio area with fireplace and pergola and a green area for games. Completion is set for Spring 2016.
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ has teamed up with The Dolben Company, Inc. on Rumney Marsh Flats, a 231-unit luxury apartment development in Revere, MA. The project, designed by HDS Architecture, broke ground on November 25, 2014 and will consist of three five-story wood framed buildings on six acres. The unit mix will include studios, one-bedroom apartments, one-bedroom with den and two-bedroom units. Each unit will have a gas-fired heat and hot water system and central air condition. Common amenities will include a great room, café, kitchen area, and a fitness center. The project is set for completion in June 2016.
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ Inc. is broadening its geographic reach beyond Massachusetts with the goal of expanding its client base throughout Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.
“Connecticut is a priority. We are currently negotiating numerous jobs throughout the state,” said Patrick Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, the company president. “Right now there is a large focus on multifamily builds, especially in the southern part of the state where residents commute into New York City.”
“Having already completed a number of projects in Connecticut, including Hartford, West Haven, Putnam, Norwich, Manchester and Windsor, the state presents a great opportunity for the company’s continued growth,” Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ added. The company has also completed projects in Montclair, NJ and Dobbs Ferry, NY.
To gain a better foothold in the area, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾ is developing solid relationships with subcontractors, a process that takes time and energy.
“We have a good base, but we understand that in order to provide our clients with competitive pricing, it is necessary that we improve our subcontractor relationships,” said Â鶹ÍøÕ¾. “We look forward to growing our base in this region.”
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, Inc. recently completed the construction of Carriage House at Lee’s Farm in Wayland, Massachusetts. The 54,000 square foot, assisted living facility opened in early January 2014.
The two-story, wood framed complex includes a mix of studios, one and two bedroom units. An Alzheimer’s wing features 29 units dedicated to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments. The remaining units include private and semi-private apartments.
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, Inc. provided construction management services and site work for the community.
“This facility includes a number of state-of-the-art amenities and specialized services needed for those entering a new phase in their lives,” said Wm. Dale Burr, Project Manager at Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, Inc. “These services and features are extremely beneficial to those looking for high-quality assisted living and care.”
Amenities and services include common and private dining rooms, café, fitness center, sunroom, library, salon and barber shop, brain gym, activity rooms, open and enclosed courtyards, a lounge, housekeeping and laundry, state-of-the-art emergency call system, theatre and art studio.
The property is owned by The Northbridge Companies and the architect was The Architectural Team.
The South Shore YMCA (SSYMCA) recently held its Grand Opening ceremony for its new Quincy facility. Members of the Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, Inc. team joined Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch, South Shore YMCA leaders, staff, project donors and members of the public to celebrate the opening of the state-of-the-art facility.
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, Inc., provided construction management and site development services for the new facility.
The $30 million facility officially opened its doors to members in December 2013. The two-story, 118,000 square foot branch now includes a two pool aquatics center, multipurpose gymnasium with multiple courts, health and well-being center, early learning center, a full-day childcare center, classrooms and meeting rooms, outdoor playground, field house, turf field, running track, and administrative and support spaces.
The facility includes a number of sustainable and green, design initiatives. “We’ve incorporated the use of porous pavement, energy-reducing LED site-lighting and a waste recycling program into the site design,” said Patrick Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, President, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, Inc.
The finalized branch includes expanded parking areas and a vehicular drop-off area adjacent to the main building entrance. It also features pedestrian sidewalks, crosswalks and handicap accessible ramps. Significant site and perimeter landscaping were also completed as part of the overall redesign.
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, Inc. is still on site completing abatement and demo work on the original remaining structure.
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