Callahan 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, Callahan 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.

“Callahan 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,” stated Tim LeBlanc, director of safety at Callahan Construction Managers.

Callahan has received Safety Training Evaluation Process’ (STEP) Safety Gold Award from Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts (ABC). The award honors Callahan for its outstanding safety precautions on job sites. This marks the 12th consecutive year Callahan 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 Callahan 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,” said Tim Leblanc, Director of Safety at Callahan. “From routine training seminars to weekly safety inspections, we strive to ensure that each Callahan project provides a safe work environment for employees.”

To receive the Gold Award, Callahan had to adhere to the STEP practices for updating and maintaining a culture of safety. For nomination, Callahan documented incident rates and supplied scores for each of the 20 key components of the STEP requirements on a weighted point scale. Callahan also had to demonstrate success in educating site employees on proper safety precaution. In receiving a Gold Award, Callahan had to “equip employees with the materials necessary to guarantee safety for all” as per STEP guidelines.

“Safety is our number one priority as an organization, and we are proud to one again receive a STEP award,” said Pat Callahan, President of Callahan Construction Managers. “I appreciate seeing our Callahan team executing our extensive safety training in the field.”

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 Callahan at the 15th Annual Safety & Education Dinner, held on May 16th at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, MA.

On Friday, May 3rd, Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan) participated in a quarterly volunteer day at Rosie’s Place in Boston. 15 Callahan 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 Callahan volunteers both time and resources as part of their Constructing Communities program. Constructing Communities was designed to support the local communities where Callahan works, offering outreach through volunteerism, the hiring of local subcontractors and the purchase of local goods. Callahan’s corporate responsibility efforts are one of the reasons the company was named a “Top Work Place” by the Boston Globe in 2018. Callahan 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 Callahan to spend our time volunteering,” stated Brian Dolan, Assistant Project Manager at Callahan. “It’s one of the many ways we can give back to local communities where we work and live.”

Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan) announces that Joe Horrigan has joined the firm as Project Executive. Horrigan’s addition supports Callahan’s growth throughout the New England region.

Horrigan joins Callahan 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 Callahan was an easy choice for me to start the next chapter of my career,” stated Horrigan. “Joining Callahan 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.”

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 Callahan team,” stated Pat Callahan, President at Callahan Construction Managers. “We know that Joe will be an asset in helping us effectively manage our continued growth.”

Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), 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,” Callahan’s contribution directly supports the organization’s mission to “build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter”. 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,” said Patrick Callahan, President of Callahan 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.”

Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan) 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.

“Callahan is proud to be a part of downtown Malden’s revitalization” said Patrick Callahan, President of Callahan 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.”

Callahan has updated the exterior façade for each building involved and is currently overseeing the interior build-out. Callahan 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.

Wakefield, MA – Callahan Construction Managers announced the completion of interior renovations at Harvard Mills in Wakefield.

The project involved a reimagination of the common areas in the west wing of the historic woolen mill, originally built in the early 1900s.

Developer Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC has owned the building since 1999 and hired Callahan to execute a renovation of the common areas, intending to feature the four-story atrium, exposed brick, and high ceilings throughout the building. The project consisted of modernizing the common areas, bathrooms, and exterior landscaping and design. Cube 3 served as the architect for the renovation.

Harvard Mills now offers tenants updated common areas and restrooms and a spacious lobby. The brick-and-beam history of the building provides an alternative workspace, different from many other office spaces in Wakefield. The unique design intends to attract creative, collaborative, and technology-based tenants to the building.

“We always appreciate the opportunity to bring new life to historic properties” stated Patrick Callahan, president of Callahan Inc. “As a local, family run business, we like to ensure that the spaces we create both reflect and maintain the traditions of the cities and towns where we build.”

“The Harvard Mills building has been a landmark for the Town of Wakefield for over a century, and Taurus wanted to preserve this history,” stated Peter Merrigan, CEO & Partner of Taurus. “Taurus and Callahan have a successful track record of restoring unique properties, so we knew they would be the right fit for the project.”

Harvard Mills is located two blocks from the Commuter Rail in downtown Wakefield, with a 20-minute commute to Boston’s North Station. Tenants at Harvard Mills include Persimmon Technologies Corporation, Riverside Wealth Management and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.

Callahan Construction Managers has completed another large-scale luxury apartment complex. The 492-unit, 688,664 square-foot project is owned by the John Flatley Company and was designed by Sheskey Architects.

Located in Quincy, MA, Elevation Apartments at Crown Colony is comprised of eight (8) buildings that include four, 5-story apartment buildings with a garage, two 6-story buildings with a garage, a maintenance building and a clubhouse. There are a total of 492 apartments comprised of a mix of studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units ranging from 551 square feet to 1,363 square feet.

 Amenities include a clubhouse that includes a lounge with a fireplace and TV, a clubroom with a bar, fitness room, restrooms, outside showers, swimming pool and a large man-made pond with a “Central Park” area.

 “We appreciate the opportunity to work with the John Flatley Company to deliver such an important project in Quincy,” said Patrick Callahan, President of Callahan Construction Managers. “We have also worked on many projects with Sheskey Architects and always enjoy collaborating as a team with them on innovative design elements and the construction process.”

Construction on the apartment complex began in July of 2016 and took 28 months to complete. 

Callahan  recently celebrated the completion of Cambridge College’s campus relocation project.

Located in Hood Park Office Park in the neighborhood of Charlestown, MA, the project consisted of a 108,000 sq. ft. tenant fit-out with modern classrooms, laboratories, meeting rooms, offices, administrative areas, studies and lounges. The facility, which was designed by Wilson Architects, is equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual communications and teaching technologies, as well as ancillary support spaces for the college.

“We will be forever grateful for the care and attention provided by our team at Callahan Construction, who worked tirelessly to make our vision for a new Boston campus a reality,” said Phillip Page, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Project Manager. “This amazing group of professionals delivered a remarkable level of commitment to create an end product that we are very proud to now call home.”

Cambridge College’s unified campus marks a major milestone in the college’s growth as the move consolidates four schools in to a single campus, offering one accessible location. The new campus, located walking distance from Sullivan Square and the MBTA Orange Line, provides greater accessibility for students and positions the college in an ideal setting to build and foster relationships with local community organizations and businesses.

“We are proud to have played such a significant role in Cambridge College’s mission of establishing a cohesive Boston campus,” said Patrick Callahan, President of Callahan Construction Managers. “This exceptional new facility involved a great deal of collaboration and dedication that our team was eager to support throughout all phases of construction.”

The Cambridge College relocation project is among a number of projects Callahan has managed in the education sector. With longstanding expertise in a wide range of real estate sectors, the firm excels in ensuring the highest level of quality, value and integrity across all types of projects.

 

“We will be forever grateful for the care and attention provided by our team at Callahan Construction, who worked tirelessly to make our vision for a new Boston campus a reality. An amazing group of professionals, a remarkable level of commitment and an end product that we are very proud to now call home.” – Phillip Page, VP of Strategic Partnerships/Project Manager of Cambridge College

Callahan recently completed Post @ 200 Smith Street, a renovation and expansion of an office and industrial building into a 395,000 square-foot first class creative office complex. The project is owned by Anchor Line Partners and designed by CBT Architects.

The completion was celebrated on May 1st with a Derby Day Celebration! The event included a craft food bar, performers on stilts, a jockey handing out long stem roses and a “race” where the winner won a trip to the Kentucky Derby!

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