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Acella Construction promotes Ceurvels to project manager

Laura Ceurvels

Pembroke, MA Acella Construction Corp. has promoted Laura Ceurvels to project manager.

In this role, she is responsible for overseeing multiple projects with a focus on higher education assignments including several design and construction projects at Northeastern University and MIT.

Ceurvels joined Acella in January 2022 with nearly 25 years of management experience. Immediately prior to Acella, she was a project manager with Pereira Electric Corp. Ceurvels is the former owner and operator of a retail general contracting firm working with clients including Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Aspen Dental, and Moe’s Southwest Grill.

She is a graduate of Suffolk University’s New England School of Art and Design.

Ceurvels makes her home in Carver, Mass. with her husband, son, daughter, and family dog.

“In the very short time Laura has been a member of our team she has demonstrated time and again her outstanding skill set and vast knowledge of our industry,” said Ryan LaVangie, vice president of sales and marketing at Acella Construction Corporation. “It’s a pleasure to announce Laura’s promotion to project manager, an elevation well deserved.”

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