Commodore Builders awarded 124,000 s/f project for Fish & Richardson at One Marina Park Dr.

Commodore Builders, a leading Boston-based construction firm, has been awarded the construction project for the new 124,000 s/f office of Fish & Richardson at One Marina Park Dr. The build-out is planned to achieve LEED Silver certification. "We're delighted to continue our partnership with Fish & Richardson, after seven months of preconstruction," said Joe Albanese, founder and chief executive officer of Commodore Builders. "It's a privilege to be working with this team. We've built our firm around challenging projects like this one and we're ready to deliver an extraordinary space." Fish & Richardson committed to move from their 225 Franklin St. downtown address to a new space at The Fallon Company's One Marina Park Dr. late last summer, becoming the first anchor tenant in this newly constructed building. Fish & Richardson expects to move into their new location in September. Commodore Builders was originally hired in August 2009 to perform preconstruction services for Fish & Richardson's planned move. Now, in just 22 weeks, Commodore Builders will execute the construction taking place on four and a half floors - a total of 124,000 s/f. The interior design and architecture team at ADD, Inc. and engineers at RDK, have created a timeless design for Fish & Richardson's new space, described as both elegant and functional. The interior space includes two interconnecting stairways, one of which connects to a structural glass bridge with a stainless steel railing system. The new space will also include Terrazzo flooring, a two-story reception area, conference rooms and offices designed with glass walls to maximize views of Boston Harbor and the city skyline. Additionally, the main multi-function areas on the 18th floor will contain a Skyfold vertical wall partition, maximizing the use of conference rooms and meeting spaces. Dowling Houy LLC is serving as the owner's project manager. The Fish & Richardson construction project marks another client in a series of high-profile wins for Boston-based Commodore Builders. Recently completed projects include the build-out of Tech Target's new 90,000 s/f headquarters at Riverside Center and recently awarded projects for the Cambridge Innovation Center and Bluefin Robotics. Commodore Builders provides its clients with a wide range of construction services, from project conception to pre-construction, execution, close-out and warranty service. The firm has been named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top 100 Places to Work in Massachusetts, as a BBJ Pacesetter and has appeared on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing privately held businesses.