Bentley College, Jennison Hall - Waltham, MA
Architect: Bentley College

Renovations and upgrades are continuous at Bentley. We continued the effort last summer with 13 classrooms in Jennison Hall. The upgrade include millwork chairail, coat hooks, podiums and lecture tables. This millwork supports the addition of new media teaching technology, dimming systems, and projectors. In addition to the core upgrade, there were also substantial cosmetic upgrades like paint, carpet, and window treatments.

Northeastern University, Hayden Hall - Boston, MA
Architect: Northeastern University Space Planning & Design

This interior fit-up is another one of many successful projects completed at Northeastern University where a competitive bid was provided to match their budget and an aggressive schedule was met on time in order to move the faculty into the finished space by the deadline specified at the beginning of the project.

Riverview School, New Dormitory - E. Sandwich, MA
Architect: CMG Associates

The Riverview School Dormitory is a wood frame 13,000 s/f two story building spread out over a very complex landscape with many variations in elevation. In order to overcome this, tons of structural fill were hauled into the site and many steps were designed into the foundation walls and slab to accommodate the changes in elevation. Along with the completion of this new dorm, a currently occupied dorm will be demolished. This will require a carefully coordinated completion date by June of 2008 in order for the Riverview School to make a smooth transition into the new dorm.

Berrybrook School - Duxbury, MA
Architect: Strekalovsky Architecture Inc.

5800+ s/f wood frame Pre School consisting of 3 classrooms, multifunction room, and adminstative offices with a partial basement. The new school replaces the existing building orginally opened in the 50’s. The existing school house was built in the late 1700’s and was a residence and later converted to a school house. The classrooms are larger and better able to support the many different activites commonly available to the children.

Thayer Academy, Summer 2007 Projects - Braintree, MA
Architect: Eck/MacNeely

Dining Hall Cosmetic Upgrades
Since Thayer Academy continues to utilize much of their space year round it is often difficult to renovate or upgrade areas of the school on a regular schedule. We maximized the small window of opportunity provided to us by removing and replacing the entire floor, replacing the wood base, and repainting the dining hall.

Middle School
The next larger renovation was performed at the Middle School. We completely demolished the Administrative Offices and rebuilt them in a new configuration. We added the security of a door access control system and viewing window to better control access to the building. In addition, we upgraded all of the finishes and millwork was added to better support the staff.

Glover Hall
This was the largest of the Summer 2007 Projects. The notable exterior changes are the replacement of all windows and associated interior work. We removed the large triangular skylight that was in disrepair and replaced it with new slate roof and drywall on the interior. Additionally we created 4 new offices when we renovated the interior lobby, Resource Center, and faculty offices. The lobby renovation consisted of infilling the floor creating an office. We installed mahogany panels, doors, and storefront which provides a more inviting environment as you enter the building. The Resource Center scope consisted of infilling the floor to create 3 new offices. We installed new aluminum storefront to enclose the offices and enlarge the existing offices. In addition to the cosmetic upgrades we installed new mechanical systems for this space as well as the lobby.

Northeastern University, Lake Hall Lab – Boston, MA

Architect:  Northeastern University Space Planning & Design

This project consists of renovations to the first floor of Lake Hall at Northeastern University. The scope of work includes the selective demolition of an existing lab space and surrounding area. New millwork was installed, gypsum walls & soffits were reconfigured, tile and carpet flooring, painting, specialties, fire protection, plumbing and a new sink, extensive HVAC work (including a new RTU) and new lighting and electrical throughout. This work was completed while adjacent spaces were occupied and emergency egress in the project area had to be maintained. To ensure this extra safety and protection steps were utilized along with coordinated building shutdowns.

Northeastern University, Robinson Hall – Boston, MA
Architect:  Northeastern University Space Planning & Design

This project consists of the interior renovation of an existing television studio that was converted into a motion analysis laboratory to be used by Northeastern Universities Physical Therapy Department. The scope of work for this project included new millwork, gypsum walls to be reconfigured, tile and carpet flooring, painting, fire protection (this includes a new 6" main into the building to replace the existing 4" main for future service to the rest of the building), plumbing and a new sink, extensive HVAC work and new lighting and electrical throughout.

Northeastern University, Ell Center – Boston, MA
Architect:  Northeastern University Space Planning & Design

This project consists of finish upgrades to the accessible men and women's toilet rooms located in the basement of Northeastern Universities Ell Hall. The scope of work includes complete interior demolition of both bathrooms, new corian toilet partitions and counter tops throughout, new doors and windows, new floor and wall tiles, new ceilings, new sinks and toilets (including all existing brass piping to be replaced with copper), the relocation and re-piping of existing radiant heating that will be concealed by a new furred out wall with a decorative grill, the replacement of all existing wiring and new light fixtures throughout.

Riverview School, Waste Water Treatment Facility & Holtmeier Addition – E. Sandwich, MA
Architect: CMG Architects

A new amphidrome waste treatment system is being installed within the strict tolerances of the local Cape Cod Commission. The project includes seventeen manholes serving both force mains and gravity sewer, sanitary tie-ins to each building on the entire campus and an addition to a historic building to house the H-2 treatment control rooms. Coordination is our biggest concern here since the school will remain in session during construction. The system must be up and running prior to abandonment and final building connections, while still meeting deadlines imposed by the department of environmental protection.

Bayridge University, Fourth Floor – Boston, MA
Architect:  Not Applicable

Renovations of the fourth floor dormitories. Work included demolishing old and installing new wiring, tele/data, sheetrock, crown molding and base, paint, lighting and flooring.

Northeastern University, Ell Hall Classrooms 408-410 –
Boston, MA
Architect:  Northeastern University Space Planning & Design

This classroom renovation project is at Northeastern University's Ell Hall. A new sprinkler system, HVAC unit and distribution were included in the renovations.

Northeastern University, Egan Hall – Boston, MA
Architect:  Northeastern University Space Planning & Design

Renovations of lab office space with finishes and utilities specific to a lab environment. These included fume hoods, epoxy counters and extensive millwork.

Justice Resource Institute, Walden Academy – Concord, MA
Architect:  Roundel 47 LLC

Acella Construction Corporation has been brought on board as the Construction Manager to provide Pre-Construction and Construction Services for the addition and renovations to Justice Resource Institute’s Concord Family Youth Services mini campus located on Walden Street in Concord, Massachusetts. The project consists of constructing a new 3,800 sf two-story dining and recreation room facility, plus a new two-story 1,600 sf wood frame resident quarters. Renovation of 11,170 sf of existing space to include resident quarters, office area and classrooms.

Justice Resource Institute, Pelham Academy – Lexington, MA
Architect:  Roundel 47 LLC

Acella Construction Corporation has been brought on board as the Construction Manager to provide Pre-Construction and Construction Services for the additions and renovations to Justice Resources Institute’s Pelham Academy in Lexington, Massachusetts. The project consists of the construction of a new three-story wood frame addition consisting of 7,000 sf to be used for classrooms/recreation room, resident quarters and staff office space. The existing 10,000 sf facility will be reconfigured to accommodate new staff office areas, kitchen and dining facilities, library and resident quarters.

Riverview School, Grow Academic Center – E. Sandwich, MA
Architect: CMG Architects

Construction of a new 8,000 sf classroom facility. Our biggest concern when beginning this job was the winter weather. Keeping the client’s budget in mind, our goal was to get the building closed in and heat running by year end. We looked at the schedule, with subs and began construction with a common goal. By embracing the teamwork approach and sharing the common goal with all parties, we achieved that goal. Scope included foundations, wood structure with truss roof system, all new mechanical and electrical trades including tele/data and new finishes.

Northeastern University, Lane Health Center – Boston, MA
Architect:  Northeastern University Space Planning & Design

This project consisted of the renovation of the entire Lane Health Care facility, entrances and corridors located in the Forsyth Building on the Northeastern University Campus. The construction process included the complete interior demolition of the space, the installation of a new HVAC system, the installation of a new electrical system and lighting through out, new interior partitions and finishes. The project was done on a fast track basis during the summer slow down while maintaining the Health Center operations in adjacent areas. The project required extensive coordination with the University to allow for the abatement of asbestos containing materials by the University.

Justice Resource Institute  - Framingham, MA
Architect : ABAX Architecture

Total gut and renovation of a group home facility for the disabled in Framingham. This project’s biggest challenge was the schedule. Through careful planning and management the project was completed in 5 weeks, enabling the client to move in and occupy as necessary. Scope of work included new plumbing, cabinets, partitions, and finishes.

The Village at Duxbury, Cafeteria Upgrades - Duxbury, MA
Architect:  Wellesley Design Consultants

The Village at Duxbury Senior Living Community is updating the existing cafeteria for the first time since the original construction. We have updated the Serving Line Equipment and installed a new millwork serving line, beverage counter and demising wall. The carpet, tile, wall covering, and paint have all been replaced. The exterior upgrades include new windows and siding to compliment the interior upgrades. The Village is installing new tables and chairs for the residents.

Associates for Human Services – Taunton, MA
Architect: Turtle Island Design

Construction of a new, design/build 15,000 sf office building. This building is a steel frame with concrete foundations. The exterior is a mix of metal panels and brick facade with a metal roof. Interior included new mechanicals, electrical, drywall, paint and finishes. The site work on this job required a newly created wetlands replication area, a large retention pond and over 10,000 cubic yards of fill. Of note, the design build portion of this job included foundations, structural steel, metal building and all mechanical trades.