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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.

                                                                 

Strategic Alliance will support Velney’s endeavors to expand its contracting business as well as grow Callahan’s diversity & inclusion program

(BRIDGEWATER, MA – 8/21/24) Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today that it has formed a strategic alliance with Velney Construction, a 100 percent veteran, service-disabled veteran- and minority-owned company located in Somerville, MA.

The partnership is part of Callahan’s ongoing diversity and inclusion initiative to equip local minority-, women-, and Section 3-owned trade partners with the tools and resources necessary to compete for contracts in affordable housing and other key construction sectors.

“Persistent challenges for small businesses in the construction industry are the financial restrictions which slow a company’s ability to obtain the resources essential for growth,” said Patrick Callahan, President of Callahan. “Through this initiative, we aim not only to share our management expertise with Velney but also to help Velney expand and grow its financial resources. The partnership will also help Callahan expand and strengthen our network of M/W/D/VBE companies, ultimately creating more opportunities for all involved.”

Josue Velney, Owner and CEO of Velney, stated, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Callahan and leverage its vast expertise in housing and other sectors of construction. This partnership will allow us to better manage different aspects of a project with the help of Callahan’s oversight and expertise. We are excited to be a part of their project teams that will provide valuable insight into how to best build and manage a project.”

About Velney Construction

Velney Construction, a VBE, SDVOSB & MBE-certified construction company based in Somerville, MA, manages residential and Commercial projects across Greater Boston. Josue Velney holds a degree in Building Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he graduated Cum Laude Honors and Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society. Josue was selected Boston Business Journal’s 40 under 40 in 2022 and Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Alumni Entrepreneurship Award in 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.velneyconstruction.com/.

About Callahan Construction Managers

Callahan Construction Managers is a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater, Mass., with a regional office in White Plains, NY. Callahan has served the New England and Northeast regions for over 70 years. As one of the region’s largest open-shop construction firms, Callahan provides a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services to local, regional, and national clients. Callahan’s markets include multi- family residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, retail, and tenant fit-up. Callahan was voted a 2023 “Top Place to Work” by the Boston Globe and 2024 “Best Place to Work” by the Boston Business Journal. Visit: www.callahan-inc.com for more information.

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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.”

Multi-tenant project yields much-needed research space in Lexington

Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan),a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today that it has completed a multi-phase renovation project for Revolution Labs in Lexington. The project features a 180,000 square foot core and shell research building that is occupied by anchor tenants Orum Therapeutics and Alchemab Therapeutics.

The facility was designed from the ground up to support both cutting-edge research and the lifestyle needs of today’s life sciences pioneers. Orum Therapeutics is a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company that is pioneering the development degrader-antibody conjugates (DCAs) for cancer treatment, while Alchemab Therapeutics is developing solutions that utilize the immune system to create novel antibody therapies for challenging diseases.

With a proven track record for overseeing complex, technical, and multi-phase projects, Callahan’s familiarity with working in occupied spaces as well as the unique challenges of the life sciences environment proved impactful while working for Revolution Labs. The team was chosen to first oversee the core and shell of the facility, and then later retained to manage the fit-out of the interior office and lab spaces. The occupied nature of the building during the second phase posed challenges that included lining the pipes of the structure’s sanitary system while the building was in use, requiring restricted water use and proactive planning with laboratory tenants.

In addition, the ongoing supply chain concerns made procurement of advanced laboratory components challenging, including specialty HVAC and electrical equipment. Callahan utilized the pre-construction phase to build a schedule that met critical deadlines while also taking into account what equipment needed to be ordered first to ensure occupancy goals were not impacted by unpredictable delivery dates. Fortunately, strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors ensured Revolution Labs maintained its preferred timeline.

With the health and safety of occupants a priority, Revolution Labs is on track to achieve WELL Certification. For Callahan, knowing it has helped build a facility that promotes both cutting-edge research and the health of its occupants makes the successful completion a source of pride for all involved.

“We are thrilled to see this new research facility come to life to support the groundbreaking efforts of the researchers that work here,” said Steve Callahan, Jr., vice president – business development, Callahan. “This project showcases the benefit of robust pre-construction planning, along with having a team that understands the specialized nature of lab construction. We wish Revolution Labs well as they utilize this space to its maximum potential.”

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About Callahan Construction Managers
Callahan Construction Managers is a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater, Mass., with a regional office in White Plains, NY.  Callahan has served the New England and Northeast regions for over 70 years. As one of the region’s largest open shop construction firms, Callahan provides a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services to local, regional, and national clients. Callahan’s markets include multi-family residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, retail and tenant fit up. Callahan was voted a 2022 “Top Place to Work” by the Boston Globe and 2021 “Best Place to Work” by the Boston Business Journal. Visit www.callahan-inc.com for more information.

Media Contact
Jeff Lavery
Pedigree Public Relations
[email protected]
508.361.7539

New City Shopping Center, located at 44 North Main Street, is excited to announce that it will undergo a comprehensive renovation starting May 9, 2024. The planned enhancements are designed to provide a 21^st-century shopping experience.

Located in the heart of New City, New York, New City 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 renovations are being overseen by Callahan Construction, a full-service construction management company, and will address all facets of the center, 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 renovations, all of which aim to create a more welcoming and accessible environment for all visitors.

The project is expected to be completed in phases over the next 6 months to minimize disruptions to shoppers and businesses. The center will remain open during the renovation, with all businesses operating at normal hours.

The life sciences market is rapidly changing – that much we know. While no one can predict the future, it is possible to build a cutting-edge laboratory and research facility that will adapt to the changing needs of scientists and researchers. That’s what is unfolding at 440 Bedford, a completely new approach to lab space in the coveted Lexington submarket.

440 Bedford Street is a new 6-story, 335,000 GSF Class AA speculative life science lab and office building being built by Callahan Construction. When finished, the building will include incubator lab space, graduator lab space, lab-ready spaces, a café, fitness center and other amenities. The building will also feature a retail and restaurant space on the first level and several outdoor amenities, along with a 6-level parking garage with parking for 575 vehicles. Put simply, this isn’t just a place to come work; it’s a destination for collaboration and an extension of one’s lifestyle.

Callahan’s pre-construction expertise was on full display during the early phases of the project, as the construction team discovered soil deficiencies that had the potential to cause substantial delays to the project schedule and significant costs to the budget if not resolved as early as possible. The preconstruction team as well as Callahan’s Site Division were able to find solutions to the problem that kept the project on schedule, saved money for the client, and strengthened trust between all parties on the project.

440 Bedford will feature numerous high-end touches, including modern interiors designed to inspire, flooded with natural light and plenty of amenities to keep scientists balanced. And with its location in the sought-after Lexington and Hartwell Avenue submarket, 440 Bedford offers ease of access to both the building and nature, not to mention proximity to other innovative companies and industries along with mass transit.

“Callahan is excited to once again leverage its experience with complex projects including laboratories and research facilities, along with our robust portfolio of pre-construction services, to build 440 Bedford,” said Steve Callahan Jr., Vice President – Business Development, Callahan Construction. “The team behind this project in Lexington knows how important it is to bring this cutting-edge research space to market, and we look forward to seeing it filled with the people and projects changing our world for the better.”

For more information about Callahan’s pre-construction services, please visit https://callahan-inc.com/our-services/enhanced-preconstruction-services/.

Waltham, MA – Callahan Construction Managers announced that Lincoln Property Company’s 300 Third Avenue project in Waltham has been awarded LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Callahan provided construction management services at this 4-story, 139,000sf Class A facility, located in the Rt. 128 Tech Corridor.

Representatives of Callahan say that, in concert with DiMella Shaffer Architects, the firm was selected to oversee the construction of 300 Third Avenue thanks to its deep experience in laboratory construction as well as green building, and that when the project wrapped up in early 2022, it brought to market four stories of laboratory and office space with highly efficient mechanical, chemical storage and utility areas to service the most demanding laboratory operations.

From a sustainability standpoint, 300 Third Avenue offers a variety of green-focused features designed to support efficient building operations and sustainable lifestyle choices. Attaining Gold certification denotes that a building has excelled in its sustainable design and operation, securing over 60% of the available LEED points. Features like electric car charging stations, bike storage and showers, and shuttle access to MBTA Waltham are all designed to help building occupants make decisions that help support reduced carbon emissions and road-going traffic.

In addition to achieving LEED Gold status, 300 Third Avenue is also WiredScore Gold Certified. This certification recognizes and promotes digitally connected buildings across the globe, and proves that a building has the digital infrastructure in place to support companies now and in the future.

Representatives of Callahan say the firm makes every effort to provide clients with sustainable and efficient materials and equipment options, adding that the company currently has 30 Passive House certified licensed professionals on staff, and is proud to have leveraged this in-house expertise to achieve LEED Gold at the Waltham site.

“The need for sustainable building and flexible laboratory space has never been more important in today’s market, with tenants looking for options that will both serve their existing and future space requirements, along with providing healthy environments for employees,” said Steve Callahan Jr., vice president of business development, Callahan. “300 Third Avenue is a perfect example of how teams can work together to create highly sought after space while reducing the building’s impact on the environment, and we are happy to see it receive this impressive certification from the USGBC.”

Annual analysis of mid-sized Massachusetts companies celebrates organizations  achieving exceptional growth

BRIDGEWATER – March 7, 2024 – Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan),a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., is excited to announce that it has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s 2024 Middle Market Leaders list, which will be celebrated at a gala event in March.

This is Callahan’s first year being named to the prestigious list tracking the 50 highest-growth middle-market companies in Massachusetts. The ranking is based on Business Journal research and includes private and public companies across multiple industries that had annual revenue between $25 million and $1 billion for 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Callahan’s history stretches back over 70 years in the Northeast, and today is one of the largest open-shop, family-owned construction management companies in the region. The company prides itself on providing clients with industry-leading preconstruction and construction management services across market segments including life sciences, affordable housing, market-rate multifamily, senior housing, hospitality, corporate interiors, retail, educational, and other markets.

“Callahan has been in a position of ongoing growth thanks to a strong core of repeat customers and exciting new business opportunities,” said Stephen Callahan, vice president / business development at Callahan. “We pride ourselves on our reputation fordelivering best-in-class services that enable us to build incredible projects on behalf of our clients, and this approach to business has enabled us to join the ranks of the Boston Business Journal’s prestigious list of Middle Market Leaders.”

Companies named to the BBJ’s list are ranked by a weighted score that takes into account the percent change in revenue between 2020 and 2022 and the actual value difference in revenue during the same time period. The score is meant to mitigate the difference between revenue growth at smaller companies versus larger companies within the middle market. Companies that did not record revenue growth from 2021 to 2022 were disqualified.

“Callahan Construction and Ironworkers Local 7 have had a working relationship for over 10 years.  In our experience, Patrick Callahan, the firm’s president, and Callahan Construction live up to their reputation of a company based on ethical, fair, and professional principles,” said Vincent Coyle Jr., business manager, Local 7 Ironworkers. “Ironworkers Local 7 is proud to have our members working on Callahan projects and looks forward to continued success in the future.  Congratulations to Callahan Construction on your well-deserved recognition as a Middle Market Leader!”

This is the fifth year of the Middle Market Leaders program. A final, ranked listing of the Middle Market Leaders will be unveiled at the awards event scheduled for March 20.

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About Callahan Construction Managers
Callahan Construction Managers is a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater, Mass., with a regional office in White Plains, NY.  Callahan has served the New England and Northeast regions for over 70 years. As one of the region’s largest open shop construction firms, Callahan provides a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services to local, regional, and national clients. Callahan’s markets include multi-family residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, retail and tenant fit up. Callahan was voted a 2023 “Top Place to Work” by the Boston Globe and 2022 “Best Place to Work” by the Boston Business Journal. Visit www.callahan-inc.com for more information.

Media Contact
Jeff Lavery
Pedigree Public Relations
[email protected]
508.361.7539

Associated Builders and Contractors system recognizes contractors that maintain robust safety programs in jobsite operations

BOSTON – February 22, 2024 – Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan),a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today it has achieved Platinum-level certification in the Associated Builders and Contractors’ STEP Safety Management System. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading safety programs that enable top-performing ABC members to achieve incident rates nearly seven times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics construction industry average.

Callahan’s senior leadership is committed to a zero-incident safety culture that empowers employees to solve real-world safety problems via comprehensive pre-construction planning, daily jobsite safety meetings, and direct interaction with building owners and occupants. With over 50 years of combined experience, the company’s safety team is responsible for multiple job site visits per week to assist with inspections, incident management, and job safety meetings with subcontractors.

“At Callahan, we have placed a priority on safety to ensure the well-being of our workers as well as seamless operations on our clients’ project sites,” said Adam Ringo, director of safety, Callahan Construction. “Thanks to every member of our team, from pre-construction managers to jobsite supervisors, we have built a culture of safety that everyone takes pride in. We are grateful to ABC for providing an impressive framework that helps contractors make safety job 1.”

STEP participants measure their safety processes and policies on key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal of implementing or enhancing health and safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents. Callahan earned high marks in several categories, including its low EMR and incidence rate, the latter of which is less than half of the national average; a robust new hire safety orientation for employees, which includes a review of company rules, NFPA hot work training, and fall protection training; and leadership team participation in safety programs, from preconstruction planning to conducting hazard analysis within each scope of work.

“Safety is a journey, and that journey is possible because of systems like STEP, which enables ABC member contractors like Callahan to actively build health and safety into their culture, creating industry-leading, holistic safety programs to protect their workers and deliver for their clients,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. “STEP measures performance on key components, strengthens and expands best practices and builds safety culture. Our people are our greatest asset, and I commend Callahan for consistently fulfilling those commitments to raise the bar of safety performance.”

According to ABC’s annual Safety Performance Report, STEP participants, regardless of company size or type of work, can reduce recordable incidents up to 85%, making the best-performing companies 688% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average. Ratings range from Diamond, the highest, to Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Participant.

To learn more about the STEP program, visit abc.org/step.

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About Callahan Construction Managers
Callahan Construction Managers is a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater, Mass., with a regional office in White Plains, NY.  Callahan has served the New England and Northeast regions for over 65 years. As one of the region’s largest open shop construction firms, Callahan provides a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services to local, regional, and national clients. Callahan’s markets include multi-family residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, retail and tenant fit up. Callahan was voted a 2021 “Top Place to Work” by the Boston Globe and “Best Place to Work” by the Boston Business Journal. Visit www.callahan-inc.com for more information.

Media Contact
Jeff Lavery
Pedigree Public Relations
[email protected]
508.361.7539