Construction Division
Pre-construction through punch list
A fully licensed general contractor on site, with strong relationships with community leaders and local government — delivering project goals on time and on budget.
When we come to the neighborhoods with our designs, they aren’t drawn on a cocktail napkin. A lot of thought goes into the design of each one. It’s a lot more work and takes more time. But we do it because we want to be proud of what we do. Charles Aggouras — Boston Herald, 2014
Pre-Construction
Conceptual budgeting, collaborative pricing and value-added options. Accurate, dependable estimating. Logistics, phasing and scheduling. Coordination of top-tier local engineers and architects with reviews throughout development. Pre-qualification of subcontractors, manufacturers and vendors.
Working Drawings
Demolition plans, storefront elevations, partitions, floor plans with FF&E, environmental plans, kitchen equipment and wall elevations, custom cabinetry details, electrical and telephone plans, mechanical and HVAC plans, door, window and ceiling details.
Sustainable Design
Design for eco-friendly living and sustainable materials that support healthier living environments. Liaison for LEED and EnergyStar certifications — Catherine Street reached LEED for Homes Platinum at 98 points with a HERS Index of 5, Maxwell’s Green is NGBS and LEED Silver certified, Endicott Residences earned LEED Silver in 2009, and both Catherine Street and 36–38 Colonial were built under Boston’s E+ Energy Positive Green Building Program.
Construction & Craft
Custom design, carpentry, stone masonry, painting and renovation. A design language of corrugated metal, cedar, Hardieplank and architectural stone block with very tall windows; interiors with high ceilings, glass-railed staircases, flex rooms, private balconies and attached garages.
Acquisition & Repositioning
Acquiring undervalued properties for renovation and resale, backed by four decades of Boston-area market knowledge.