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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: March 21, 2025
Connolly Brothers completes renovations at Marriott Peabody
Beverly, MA Connolly Brothers Inc., a construction management firm serving private commercial, industrial and institutional clients, recently completed a 15,255 s/f renovation project for the Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel.
The scope of this project involved renovating the hotel’s public space which includes both the Grand and Centennial Ballrooms, meeting rooms, pre-function area, and public restrooms adjacent to these spaces. The project also involved installing a comprehensive, high-tech lighting and audio/visual (AV) package. This required considerable time and coordination to install above-grid and in conjunction with last-out finishes. In addition, Connolly Brothers oversaw installation of new finishes onto reconditioned, existing substrates.
The Connolly team worked proactively and collaboratively with all project stakeholders to meet the tight timeframe for completion so as not to disrupt the hotel’s wedding and event schedule.
“We are happy to have had another opportunity to work with the Boston Marriott Peabody on this project,” said Connolly Brothers president and CEO, Jay Connolly. “Our project team put forth a dedicated effort to ensure that the project was delivered successfully. We truly value our partnership and hope to continue our relationship with the Boston Marriott Peabody in the future.”
Connolly Brothers served as construction manager and Signature Architects, Inc. served as the architect of record.
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