At Portland Foreside Development Company’s Building 12, Consigli utilized LiDAR laser scanning to confirm the historic structure’s existing conditions before our own self-perform masons meticulously dismantled and reconstructed the building brick-by-brick at a new location. The project required close coordination with Greater Portland Landmarks, Maine Preservation and the local Historic Preservation Board.

The Build Maine Awards is a competitive process where a panel judges construction projects for the year’s best project. The judging process is confidential and well represented by members of the design, engineering, construction, and owner category to ensure diverse views. Criteria projects are judged on include safety, innovation, contribution to the community, environmental sensitivity and more.

Learn more about the project and the Build Maine Award here.

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As the premiere women’s organization in Central Massachusetts, YWCA remains focused on their mission of eliminating racism and empowering women throughout the construction process.

In an unprecedented move, YWCA, in partnership with Consigli Construction, signed the City of Worcester’s first community benefits agreement; in so promising an all-women led construction management team, living wage jobs with benefits, and an emphasis on diversity by employing union contractors, and local women and people of color.

As a fixture in the Worcester community for 135 years, YWCA provides affordable childcare for working families, transitional housing for unaccompanied women, shelter and support for victims of domestic violence, health and wellness resources, youth activities, and more for thousands of women and their families each year.

“The facility plays a crucial role in this area of Massachusetts as it provides the necessary space, programming, and resources that women and girls need to thrive,” stated YWCA Central Massachusetts Executive Director, Linda Cavaioli. “As with all the work we do, we are proud to embark on this project that is driven by our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.”

The renovation will focus on updating infrastructure and systems, consolidating and optimizing the current square footage to expand capacity, improve security, and advance the ability of YWCA to provide more effective and efficient services.

Additionally, the renovation will provide several enhancements to the Early Education and Care facility including the relocation and reorganization of the current classroom layout, creation of new a classroom and playground, and integrated STEM programming and portable resources.

The yearlong renovation is schedule to be completed in winter 2020.

Community Driven Project Promotes Diversity and Inclusion of Women and People of Color.

For more information and updates, please visit https://ywcacm.org/renovation.

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Consigli was also presented with a Merit Award for its work on The MathWorks, Inc.’s new Lakeside Campus Headquarters as well as a Performance Award for the Smith Campus Center for Harvard University.

The redevelopment of Congress Square entailed major renovations and additions to five, interconnected historic commercial buildings spanning an entire city block, including a striking seven-story, modern glass addition.

“We are honored by the recognition from the AGC in receiving the Grand Honor Award,” said Anthony Consigli, CEO of Consigli. “Receiving this prestigious award is a testament to the innovative work shown by the team in completing a project in one of the busiest commercial blocks in Boston.”

Congress Square

Richard A. & Susan F. Smith Campus at Harvard University

The Mathworks, Inc. Lakeside Campus

The AGC Build New England Awards Gala is the premier industry event in the region, honoring building excellence through collaboration. The event is organized by the AGC of Massachusetts, a professional construction association representing firms that provide building construction services for commercial and institutional clients.

The event was held at The Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Boston.

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The SCUP Excellence Awards program recognizes exemplary comprehensive campus design and planning as a collaborative effort involving architects, planners, administrators and professional consultants.

The Springfield Technical Community College team included Ann Beha Architects; Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM); RSE Associates; Altieri Sebor Wieber; Jensen Hughes; Vermeulens; Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting; Nitsch Engineering; National Park Service and Consigli Construction. Jury comments included “…imaginative and preservation minded reuse of building…consolidation and clarity of programming is commendable…terrific example of stewardship and smart use of resources…nice work.”

The Harvard University team, including Hopkins Architects Partnership LLP; Bruner/Cott Architects; ARUP; Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates and Consigli Construction were praised by judges for having “opened the building and making it a more significant place…bringing light and circulation in and utterly exceptional.”

Richard A. & Susan F. Smith Campus at Harvard University

Springfield Technical Community College Campus Center

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Some of the most challenging elements of getting performing arts spaces just right are keeping sound where it’s supposed to be—and not letting it travel anywhere else, the craftsmanship required to meet high levels of architectural detail, and team communication!

When building a performing arts space – things to consider for successful projects include:

Utilizing Building Elements to Keep Sound Where It Belongs
In buildings that house performing spaces where there can be a number of different adjacent uses, it’s essential to keep sound where it belongs. There are a number of measures that can be taken to achieve a high STC (Sound Transmission Class) rating, which designates a material’s ability to resist airborne sound transfer, such as multi-layer floors, preventing vibration, sealing all possible acoustic penetrations, isolating walls, and reflective ceilings.

In addition to keeping the sound of music where it’s intended, reducing potentially distracting noise from mechanical systems is also important. Sound dampening, acoustical insulation can be used inside and out on mechanical systems. Oversize ductwork allows for slower airflow and results in a quieter system. MEP/FPs can be isolated from the building structure using vibration isolation hangers and neoprene waffle pads.

When working on Wellesley College’s Pendleton Hall on a renovation and addition, the millwork in the salon and rehearsal hall was used both for its aesthetics and acoustic purposes: it has a layer of insulation, acoustic panels, and a layer of wood slats. The slats in the walls allowed exhaust air to pass through this millwork system to keep the volume at desired levels in the space, while still providing comfort and humidity control.

Paying Close Attention to Architectural Details
Performing spaces demand a high level of customization, detail, and quality. Using 3D modeling and mockups in the field (see our Emerson Colonial Theatre renovation) ensures our builder’s ability to meet these expectations, as does fully understanding the architect’s design intent and staffing our projects with the right craftsman to carry out their vision. Some specific examples from our recent experience include:

Modeling
To ensure the complex mechanical systems would fit within the space while working on Yale’s Adams Center for Musical Art, our builders performed a laser scan of the existing building and then electronically added pieces of the mechanical system into the job. That study resulted in adjusting the ceiling height to better accommodate the mechanical systems.

On Wellesley’s Pendleton Hall, the project’s predominant building material was concrete because of its acoustic properties. However, the design called for the concrete treatment to look like wood, complete with shadow lines. It was important to find the right tone and texture, so our team custom-made the concrete in batches and created “tombstone” samples to ensure each batch blended seamlessly and met the architect’s goals.

Craftmanship
Similarly, Wellesley’s Pendelton Hall project had a number of linear elements that required careful attention by our team. The architect wanted to ensure that anywhere someone looked inside the building, the linear properties converged properly. From the lights to the soffits, to the wall mullions, all had to be perfectly aligned on the proper horizontal or vertical plane to create the desired aesthetic. Our expert team of craftsman took the time to understand the desired outcome and delivered.

Team Coordination & Co-Location
Coordination between the design and engineering team and all construction trades requires patience and commitment on intricate construction projects.  A construction management tool, co-location— establishing a shared physical location where all members of a construction project team collaborate– helps ensure team communication across all trade specialties and creates a forum for discussing careful planning and coordination. Seemingly a simple concept, it’s critical in our highly detailed projects and only truly works with foresight and commitment. As an example; to ensure all of the trades were closely coordinated during our work on Yale’s Adams Center for Musical Arts, our team co-located twice a week with the design, engineering team, and subcontractors.

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As construction manager-at-risk, CSC will work with the Smithsonian to remove and replace the exterior stone façade, glass curtain wall, and skylights, as well as add an iconic tensile roof entrance canopy with an abstract shape of wings inspired by images of the early flying machines developed by Leonardo DaVinci. The team also will update the infrastructure of  the museum’s gallery and presentation spaces, replace outdated mechanical and electrical systems, and perform other building improvements. The CSC team will also assist with relocating artifacts to the museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

The National Air and Space Museum revitalization is Clark’s 16th project for the Smithsonian. Most recently, Clark – in a partnership with Smoot –was the contractor for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened in September 2016.

“Clark is excited to continue our successful partnership with the Smithsonian,” said Jared Oldroyd, Clark’s Vice President overseeing the renovation project. “We take great pride in delivering monumental projects that inspire millions of visitors per year. We are honored to have the once in a lifetime opportunity to restore a national treasure for the enjoyment of future generations.”

“The National Air and Space Museum is both a national landmark and a signature project for our company,” said Matthew Consigli, President of Consigli Construction Co., Inc. “We strive to work on projects that can have a significant impact on their communities. We are excited to work to restore the museum’s style and beauty.” Consigli has restored a number of museums including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, NY, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

With a portfolio that includes monumental buildings, monuments, and museums, Smoot Construction Company also has a long history of working with the Smithsonian on the National Mall. “The opportunity to work for the Smithsonian again is a great privilege, and to work on the National Air and Space Museum again is a special honor,” said Mark S. Cain, President and CEO of Smoot. “More than 40 years ago, we were a masonry subcontractor on the museum and today, we’re part of the team managing the renovation.”

The joint venture team of museum builders and renovation experts is providing preconstruction services including budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, and detailed planning for the renovation work. Clark/Smoot/Consigli has worked with the Smithsonian to develop a phased approach that allows the National Air and Space Museum to remain operational throughout construction. In the fall of 2018, construction will begin on the west side of the museum.

To learn more about the renovation, visit the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space website here.

About Clark Construction

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD and American owned and operated since 1906, Clark Construction Group is one of the most experienced and respected building and civil construction firms in the United States. For over a century, Clark has been transforming the ideas and visions of clients into award-winning projects. With an annual revenue of $4 billion, the firm’s portfolio features projects of all sizes and levels of complexity — from intricate interior renovations to some of the most complex civil operations in the country. In addition to the National Air and Space Museum Revitalization, Clark is currently delivering a number of monumental projects across the country, including the National Museum of the United States Army, Aquarium of the Pacific – Pacific Visions, National Law Enforcement Museum, Legacy International Center, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial.

About Smoot

Smoot Construction Company of Washington, D.C. is a construction services company and a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. Since 1946, the company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.   With a staff of construction professionals who work on more than $250 million in construction projects each year, Smoot Construction offers clients the accessibility and attention of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.  Smoot Construction is one of the largest minority-owned construction firms in the country and its diverse portfolio includes educational facilities, convention centers, sports facilities, healthcare, research/industrial facilities, water and wastewater plants, and commercial office buildings.

About Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is a leading construction manager with offices in Washington, D.C., Boston and Milford, Massachusetts, Portland, Maine, Hartford, Connecticut and New York State serving clients throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. A fourth-generation family-led business, Consigli provides construction management services for corporate, academic, health care, institutional, life sciences, and government clients. Consigli is recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of the 100-largest in the country, and has received numerous awards and recognition for its craftsmanship and employment practices. For more information, visit consigli.com.

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Members of Consigli’s Hartford office were joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal, Representative John B. Larson, Mayor Luke Bronin and residents of North Hartford at the groundbreaking.

The redeveloped factory will include a 35,000-square-foot indoor farm run by FreshBox Farms and a commercial kitchen space and incubator for developing local food businesses. The two historic houses on the property are also being redeveloped for community uses.

“The renovation of this historic vacant factory will promote economic development and the health and wellness for the North Hartford community, said President Matthew Consigli. We are excited to contribute towards the revitalization of this community.”

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• an Excellence in Safety Award
• a Merit Award in the Renovation/Restoration category

This fast-tracked project delivered on the goals of Harvard’s House Renewal Program with revitalized student living areas while expanding social spaces and new academic program areas. The Gore Hall Complex adheres to Cambridge Historical Commission guidelines for exterior preservation and the Department of Conservation and Recreation requirements for projects on the Charles River.

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