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Rose Associates residential development met aggressive timelines for occupancy goals amidst supply chain challenges

WHITE PLAINS, NY – March 10, 2025 –  Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a  full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass. with offices in White Plains, announced today that it has completed construction of the new Alexander Crossing apartment community in Yonkers, New York. The 7-story project was developed by Rose Associates, a premier multi-family real estate firm with multiple properties in the metro region.

The community features 440 units offered in studio-, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations, with five levels of wood-frame over a two-level podium cast-in-place garage. Rose Associates’ communities are in high-demand, making firm deadlines for occupancy goals essential to the project’s success. Callahan worked hand-in-hand with the Rose team and the city of Yonkers to meet critical turnover dates and utilized a phased approach in order to begin marketing the available units as quickly as possible. The project represents the latest success story in revitalizing Yonkers’ waterfront and creating development opportunities in concert with the Westchester RiverWalk public pathway.

Despite the project kicking off as global supply chain issues challenged timelines, the Callahan team worked closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure project milestones were adhered to in accordance with schedule goals. With numerous amenities including an outdoor heated swimming pool, a roof deck with grilling stations and dining areas, a fitness center, a multi-sport simulator, and a game room, the pre-construction phase involved multiple stakeholders to ensure equipment, finishes, and technology components were delivered and installed as each section of the community was completed.

“Callahan has a long track record of making exciting residential developments come to life across the Northeast, and we’re particularly proud to see our New York team lead the way on the construction of Alexander Crossing,” said Dave Morrow, vice president of New York Operations for Callahan Construction. “As we continue to win more work in the Tri-State area focused on residential and mixed-use developments, we look forward to creating desirable living spaces for residents to work and play.”

Alexander Crossing is actively leasing, and more information is available here. To see Callahan’s residential building portfolio, click here.

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Project represents latest collaboration with Erickson Senior Living

Bridgewater, MA – March 10, 2025 –  Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass. with offices in White Plains, NY, announced today that it has completed the expansion of the continuing care neighborhood at Linden Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living-managed retirement community in Hingham, Ma. This latest collaboration represents the fourth project Callahan has completed for Erickson Senior Living in Massachusetts.

The opening of the 59,000 SF Granite Commons was celebrated with a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. The new space consists of a two-story assisted care building with 50 residences, consisting of studios, and one- and two-bedroom floor plans, as well as a variety of amenity spaces including a games lounge, library, media room, restaurant, fitness area, and more. Previously, Callahan has overseen a series of renovation projects at the Hingham location.

Linden Ponds is home to a vibrant independent living neighborhood with more than 1,400 residents enjoying an active, engaged retirement lifestyle.  The safety and wellbeing of those who live at Linden Ponds was of paramount importance. With a tight schedule impacted by a 9-week turnaround for delivery of roof trusses, identifying every possible time-savings opportunity was critical for success. From project launch to completion, Callahan worked closely with the architect and owner in pre-construction to develop drawings that would support fast-track work in an occupied environment.

A generational builder with deep experience in multi-family and senior housing, Callahan was well-positioned to build this latest phase of Linden Ponds. The company has overseen senior housing construction projects across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and on the Cape and Islands.

“Callahan is very proud of its reputation for building in the occupied and sensitive spaces of long-term care communities, and we’re particularly excited to celebrate our long-standing relationship with Erickson Senior Living with the construction of Granite Commons,” said Steve Callahan Jr., Vice President – Business Development for Callahan. “The need for accessible senior living communities that reflect the changing demographics of our society is essential, and experts in developing these environments like Erickson Senior Living are a perfect match for Callahan’s unique expertise.”

To learn more about Erickson Senior Living, click here. To learn more about Callahan’s experience in building senior living communities, click here.

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The 142-room development advances PEG Companies’ innovative Residence Inn replacement strategy that delivers well-appointed select service assets in strong markets.

PEABODY, MA – February 6, 2025 – PEG, a leading vertically integrated owner, operator and developer of multifamily, hospitality and build-to-rent assets in the U.S. and Canada, and  Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations have successfully closed on financing and commenced construction on the Residence Inn by Marriott Peabody. As General Partners in PEG’s Residence Inn Replacement Strategy, PEG and McNair Interests are executing this initiative to modernize first-generation Residence Inns in high-demand markets. For this project, they’ve joined forces with Simon which owns and operates the mall housing the new hotel.

“The Residence Inn by Marriott Peabody exemplifies PEG’s dedication to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences that generate lasting value for both our investors and the communities we serve,” said PEG Development Manager Anthony Maxfield. “We are proud to bring this development to life in collaboration with our trusted partners.”

Located on 2.7 acres at the Northshore Mall, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination serving the coastal communities north of Boston, the new property will be walkable to these mixed-use amenities and offer 142 rooms designed in Residence Inn’s latest Gen 9 Residence Inn prototype. The Residence Inn by Marriott Peabody will offer plentiful parking in addition to a range of amenities, including a fitness center, an indoor pool, media salons, a conference room, and a hearth room.

“We’re excited to add the Residence Inn by Marriott at Northshore Mall to further enhance the center’s positioning as the region’s premier experiential place to shop, stay, and play while serving as a destination and a gathering place for the community,” said Patrick Peterman, Senior Vice President of Mixed-Use Development at Simon.

Project team include McNair Interests, Simon, DesignCell Architecture, R.J. O’Connell & Associates, and Callahan Construction.

The Residence Inn is expected to open in Fall 2026.

To learn more about PEG Companies, visit pegcompanies.com. 

New residential development adds 250 units and mixed-use space to downtown Manchester

BRIDGEWATER, MA – November 6, 2024 –  Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan),a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today that it has cut the ribbon on 75 Canal, a 250-unit residential development with retail space and underground parking located in downtown Manchester, NH. The development was built in partnership with Jones Street Investment Partners, a private equity real estate firm focused on multifamily assets located throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. that manages a portfolio of over 6,700 units.

Callahan, a trusted builder of residential communities and mixed-use developments, was chosen for its robust pre-construction services that ensured Jones Street could meet its desired occupancy goals while also building within an active, downtown environment. Ensuring that neighboring businesses and residences were not impacted by construction was essential to the project’s success, and Callahan maintained daily communication with various municipal stakeholders in Manchester, including the Building, Public Works, Fire, and Water departments. Callahan also facilitated regular site walks and meetings both on-site and in city offices to provide maximum transparency to all members of the project team.

75 Canal ushers in a new era of high-end living in Manchester, with an abundance of features that reflect an increased emphasis on supporting work-from-home professionals along with amenities that residents have come to expect in an apartment community. Callahan and Jones Street worked to integrate new levels of sophistication with features that include two fireside lounge areas, a game room, and work pods. In addition, Callahan oversaw the demolition of several existing buildings on the 2.3 acre site before beginning construction.

“We are glad to gather with our friends, colleagues and collaborators to celebrate the opening of 75 Canal, a marquee project for our organization that brings much needed housing to a severely supply constrained market,” said Matt Frazier, founder and CEO of Jones Street. “The successful completion of 75 Canal not only advances our investment strategy, but it also demonstrates our development capabilities, which are a core part of our growth plans. Callahan Construction was a great partner throughout this process and was instrumental in bringing our vision to life. We look forward to delivering an exceptional living experience to our residents and operating as a responsible partner to the Manchester community.”  

Callahan has previously overseen residential communities and mixed-use projects including The Wright in Waltham; J. Malden Center in Malden; 500 Ocean Avenue in Revere; and The Abby in Quincy, among many others.

“As Callahan continues to expand its operations into new markets like southern New Hampshire and New York, we are grateful for partners like Jones Street and the beautiful communities they bring to market,” said Steve Callahan, Jr., vice president – business development, Callahan. “75 Canal is certain to attract a new generation of residents to Manchester along with creating retail opportunities that encourage economic investment in the city.”

Event attended by Lt. Governor Driscoll, Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo, and leaders of Beacon Communities

BRIDGEWATER, MA – October 3, 2024 –  Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan),a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today that it has broken ground on Leefort Terrace in Salem, a new 124-unit affordable development on Salem Neck. Callahan is working in partnership with Beacon Communities, which is overseeing the redevelopment of this important residential community.

Numerous political dignitaries and local executives attended the ceremonial kick-off, including Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll; Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus; Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo; Salem Housing Authority Executive Director Cathy Hoog; Executive Director of Massachusetts Housing Partnership Clark Ziegler; Dara Kovel, CEO of Beacon Communities; and Patrick Callahan, president of Callahan Construction. 

The redevelopment will address several challenges with the current residences. In addition to simply being outdated, the garden-style apartment community is located in a coastal floodplain. When complete, the new Leefort Terrace will include a three-story and a four-story structure with a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, which will be all-electric and Passive House certified, and built to exceed the expected 2070 floodplain levels. All apartments will be affordable to households with incomes at or below 30% and 60% Area Median Income for 99 years.

“As an administration, we are dedicated to addressing two of our most pressing challenges: housing and climate change,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “That’s why we’ve passed the Affordable Homes Act into law because it’ll help create thousands of new units of housing that we need and it invests $275 million exclusively to sustainable and green housing initiatives. Our administration has made strides in ensuring that people who say yes to building housing have the supports they need to make it happen. Last fall, we expanded the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) program which helped make projects like this one come to life. As the former mayor of Salem, I know how impactful developments like Leefort Terrace are for the community and I’m excited to celebrate this groundbreaking.”

Amenities will include a fitness center, a community room, wellness office, computer stations, a private residential courtyard featuring a grilling area, a bocce court and victory gardens. Included in the site plan are 100 parking spots as well as 86 spaces for bicycle parking, 2 EV charging stations, and 25 EV-capable parking spaces. “We are grateful to our partners at the local, state and federal level, as well as to the Salem Housing Authority, for their collaboration and commitment to expanding housing opportunities that will reduce our carbon footprint and be affordable for generations to come,” said Dara Kovel, CEO of Beacon Communities. “We appreciate the patience and support of the residents and look forward to welcoming them into their new homes in early 2026.”

Summer slammer completed under tight schedule during student break

BRIDGEWATER, MA – September 10, 2024 –  Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today that it has completed a fast-track renovation ahead of schedule for Bentley University’s Forest Hall dormitory, a residential building that houses sophomores, juniors, and seniors in suite-style units.

Bentley, a private university located in Waltham, selected Callahan to oversee the renovation of 81 bathrooms within Forest Hall due to its extensive experience in both residential and higher education construction. As a company that understands the challenges of expediting construction schedules when a residential building is temporarily unoccupied, Callahan was able to leverage its cutting-edge pre-construction services team to design a project plan that met Bentley’s aggressive goals. 

“It was essential that the project team understood the compressed schedule and need to turn the building over as soon as possible,” said Jon Nattinville, Director – Planning and Construction, Bentley University. “We were pleased with the work completed by Callahan Construction, which provided critical updates to Forest Hall, a popular student residence facility.”

The Callahan team worked in tight confines that only allowed for 1 to 2 workers to be in the impacted bathroom area at a time. This constraint, combined with a 10-week turnaround for delivery of the finished spaces, demanded that the team not deviate from completion date goals. Aggressive schedule tracking and constant progress monitoring by both field and project management staff were essential for a successful turnover ahead of the projected completion date, along with frequent communication with the Bentley facilities team.

“We understand the pressures that higher education customers are under to expedite essential projects during the summer break,” said Steve Callahan, Jr., vice president – business development, Callahan. “With a unique combination of experience across affordable housing, higher education, and interior fit-outs, we were uniquely positioned to tackle this dormitory renovation and ensure students returned to a fully-functional building with modern bathroom facilities.”

Wessling Architects provided design services on this renovation project.

                                                                 

Mixed-use project will bring grocer-anchored shopping center into the modern age

WHITE PLAINS, NY – August 1, 2024 –  Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan),a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today that its New York office was selected to oversee a comprehensive renovation of the New City Shopping Center in New City, NY. When complete, the planned enhancements will provide shoppers with a 21^st-century shopping experience.

Located in the heart of New City, the shopping center has been serving the Clarkstown community since 1989. It is home to a diverse range of stores, restaurants, and service providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of local residents and visitors alike. The grocery-anchored retail asset currently contains a complementary tenant mix with strong demographics, traffic counts, and access. The center looks to become the premier retail destination in the area when the project is complete. Construction is expected to be completed in phases over the next 6 months to minimize disruptions to shoppers and businesses. The center will stay open throughout the renovation, and all businesses will continue to operate at their regular hours. The planned renovations will address all facets of redeveloping the plaza, from structural upgrades to aesthetic improvements, including new landscaping, updated lighting, and modernized storefronts. The anchor, Inserra Supermarket’s New City Shoprite, will also undergo interior renovations, all of which aim to create a more welcoming and accessible environment for visitors.  

“As our New York office continues to grow, we are proud to have the opportunity to oversee the significant improvements coming to the New City Shopping Center,” said David Morrow, vice president – New York, Callahan. “Callahan’s deep experience in both mixed-use and retail environments suit us well for this project, and our team in White Plains will work closely with the property development team to create a shopping experience like none other for Rockland County residents.”

Sustainable housing for low-income older adults and disabled households to be re-imagined from the ground up

BRIDGEWATER, MA – July 23, 2024 –  Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan),a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today that it was selected to manage the ground-up reconstruction of the Leefort Terrace Affordable Housing complex in Salem, MA. When complete, Leefort will provide both existing and future residents with access to 124 eco-friendly, affordable apartments that will also be Passive House certified and 100% electric and solar powered. This is Callahan’s first project with Beacon Communities, who is overseeing the redevelopment of this important community.

Leefort Terrace has been a haven of refuge for elderly and disabled households following its completion in 1958 but required significant modernization after receiving virtually no updates since its original construction. Thus, Beacon and the Salem Housing Authority chose Callahan to oversee the project due to the company’s deep experience in the affordable housing space, along with its background in managing complex, multi-phase renovations in dense, urban locations. In addition to being outdated, all residences within the existing Leefort facility are on the ground floor in garden-style settings built on a coastal floodplain, and state and Federal regulations would not allow for renovation in the existing configuration.

The project consists of the demolition of all 8 existing buildings and the construction of a new, three and four-story Passive House structure that will house 124 affordable rental units. Amenities will include a fitness center, a community room, wellness office, computer stations, a Tenants’ Organization office, and property management suite, along with laundry rooms on each floor. Included in the site plan are 100 parking spots (83 basement garage spots and 17 surface-level parking spots), as well as 86 spaces for bicycle parking, 2 EV charging stations and 25 EV-capable parking spaces.  Beacon has relocated the Leefort Terrace residents offsite to allow for construction; the residents have the right to return to the new building when the new building is complete.

In addition to the impact Leefort Terrace will have on its residents, the project will also change the community of Salem. As such, the project team has taken into account extensive feedback from the community to ensure the final structure meets the needs of residents and neighbors alike. A smaller footprint, lower building height, and increased emphasis on open space were all considerations that impacted the final design, along with environmental concerns. With 30 Passive House employees on staff, Callahan also possessed the sustainable expertise necessary to create a space that ensured green-friendly features weren’t left on the cutting room floor.

“We understood from the moment we saw the first renderings of Leefort Terrace how invaluable this community is for the residents of  Leefort Terrace and of Salem,” said Steve Callahan, Jr., vice president – business development, Callahan. “As such, Callahan is committed to not only building a forward-looking affordable housing community, but one that is truly sustainable as well, thus combining two areas of significant expertise for Callahan. In addition, we’re excited to work with our partner Beacon Communities on a project that will transform the local housing landscape for the better.”

New affordable apartment community will break ground in October offering area job opportunities

Callahan Construction recently hosted a job fair in Yonkers in support of the upcoming Villas at Ridgeway affordable housing community. Callahan organized the job fair to highlight opportunities in the building trades that will be in high demand once the project breaks ground in October.

In general, there has been a shortage of skilled workers in the marketplace following the COVID-19 pandemic. This shortfall has impacted the trades particularly hard, and Callahan, a construction manager that self-performs its own site work, understands how important it is to have access to a deep bench of highly-skilled workers. Jobs in construction allow workers in a wide range of trades ranging from carpentry to electrical to mechanical coordination to find opportunities to make an immediate impact on the project’s progress.

Ensuring projects are safely completed on time and on budget is central to every Callahan job, which takes on even more significance when it comes to affordable housing. The shortfall of attainable, safe housing is a pain point for both families and individuals, and the city of Yonkers Municipal Housing Authority aims to address some of those pressures with the new Villas at Ridgeway development. Finding qualified workers to help ensure this community is completed in accordance with occupancy and quality goals is essential to overall project success.

“Callahan is always committed to providing training and job opportunities to bring new workers into the fold, and we’re excited to partner with the city of Yonkers to create this job fair in support of the Villas at Ridgeway development,” said Steve Callahan, Jr., vice president – business development, Callahan. “We met with numerous residents interested in career opportunities with Callahan, and we’re excited to continue those conversations.” For more information on the Villas at Ridgeway project, click here. For more information on Callahan Construction, click here.

May 17, 2024 – Construction Design & Engineering

Saugus, MA Residential and multifamily construction continues to be in high demand throughout the northeast, and Callahan Construction has been in the thick of it. Two new construction projects, Atwood by Toll Brothers in Saugus, and Gibson Point in Revere, are residential communities in prime locations that will not only create much-needed housing stock but also result in desirable living destinations for workers and families alike.

In Saugus, The Atwood project is a multifamily residential building totaling 320,000 s/f over five-stories. The building features wood frame construction, with a post-tensioned concrete core, and includes 300 units comprised of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. The interior consists of elaborate amenities including a fitness center, two-level rock climbing wall, yoga studio, library, chef’s kitchen, rooftop lounge and more. Designed by The Architectural Team, the project is located on 28 acres of undeveloped wooded land, and will also offer residents five garages, hardscapes, a pool, and other exterior amenities.

Callahan is also providing construction management services for Gibson Point in Revere, a residential property with an emphasis on personal wellness. This mixed-use complex features 291 residential apartments and was designed by Arrowstreet. The project incorporates two levels of steel podium construction integrating with five-stories of vertical wood framing. Wellness amenities including co-working pods and offices, multiple lounging areas, cold plunge pools, zen gardens, a sauna, fitness spaces, and retail space.

When it comes to large, multifamily projects, Callahan knows that meeting critical deadlines for occupancy while also minimizing the need for re-work are both of paramount importance. That’s why multiple developers and property owners have counted on the Callahan team time and again to get these complex, fast-paced projects out of the ground and enclosed as quickly as possible – with no impact to quality.

“At Callahan, we’re as comfortable building a life sciences lab as we are a multifamily development like these outstanding projects in Revere and Saugus,” said Steve Callahan, Jr., vice president – business development, Callahan. “When the Gibson Point and Atwood projects are complete, Massachusetts will benefit from having two world-class residential facilities that are certain to attract new residents from far and wide, and generate significant economic activity.”