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Acella Construction Corp. names Bulens as project superintendent

According to Acella Construction Corp., Joe Bulens has joined the firm as a project superintendent. In this role, Bulens supervises site crews, schedules inspections, manages weekly schedules and deadlines, and coordinates all trades to complete projects efficiently. Bulens joins Acella Construction with 23 years of experience in commercial construction. "We're pleased to announce Joe to our fine team of professionals," said Dave Dirubbo, president of Acella Const. "His impressive industry experience, outstanding skill set and general commitment to excellence is certain to be of great value to the continuing success of Acella Construction." Founded in 2003, Acella Construction is a construction management firm specializing in full service turn-key construction, design-build and pre-construction services for the commercial, institutional and educational sectors. Acella Construction maintains offices at 62 Accord Park Dr., Norwell, Mass. The firm's mission is "building relationships, one project at a time."
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