Acella Construction Completes Renovations of Classrooms and Mechanical Systems at Thayer Academy in Braintree, Mass.

NORWELL, Mass. (Jan. 8, 2008)—Acella Construction Corporation, one of New England's leading construction services firms, announced today that it recently completed renovations to the classrooms and mechanical systems at the Middle School of Thayer Academy.

Founded in 1877, Thayer Academy is an independent, college preparatory day school for boys and girls in grades 6 through 12, and is located on a 34-acre campus of eight buildings and 54 classrooms in Braintree, Mass.

"The classroom renovations included the alteration of the art studio complete with new millwork and finishes," said Anthony Dirubbo, project manager at Acella Construction. "We created a new Learning Center in a previously unused space. In addition to the cosmetic upgrades, we layered the ceilings to increase the acoustical separation between floors."

Acella Construction also completed renovations to the Middle School mechanical systems. Acella removed the existing steam/hot water system and replaced with a new hot water boiler system. All of the existing steam systems were removed from the building and replaced with new unit ventilators with provisions for air conditioning that can be added at a later date. The new systems provide fresh air to all of the spaces, along with a new exhaust system to increase air changes to promote healthier air quality.

Steve Ceglarski of the Wyatt Group served as the project manager and owner's representative. Boston-based Eck MacNeely Architects, Inc. was the project architect.

About Acella Construction Corporation

Acella Construction Corporation, located in Norwell, Mass., is a construction services firm specializing in construction management, general contracting, design-build, pre-construction and program management services for a wide-range of markets. For more information, please visit www.acellaconstruction.com.