Erland Const. to build 130,000 s/f Palomar Medical Tech. headquarters

Following months of preconstruction planning, Erland Construction, Inc. has begun construction of the new 130,000 s/f corporate headquarters for Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Palomar acquired the site for their new building - located in the former Sun Microsystems campus - from Nordblom Company, who assisted during preconstruction planning. Spagnolo Gisness & Associates of Boston is the architect and interior designer on the project. When completed in early 2010, the new structure will feature manufacturing, laboratory, and office space. The north section of the building will have a single-story manufacturing floor and the south section will have three floors of offices and laboratories. Classified as non-surgical clinical areas, the labs will require HEPA air filtration. The main entrance will feature distinctive finishes, glass curtain wall, and aluminum panels. Founded in 1991, Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. produces the world's most advanced laser and pulsed light systems for aesthetic applications such as laser-assisted lipolysis, permanent hair reduction, fractional non-ablative and ablative skin resurfacing, photo-facials for pigmented and vascular lesions, fractional skin tightening through soft tissue coagulation, leg vein and acne treatment, and tattoo removal. Recognized as the new Gold Standard in laser and pulsed light technology, Palomar's systems offer exceptional value, versatility, efficacy, ease of use, and patient comfort and safety. Erland Construction, based in Burlington, Mass., is a leading open shop construction management, program management, design/build, and general contracting firm. The 31-year old company has the specialized proficiency for new construction, additions, and renovations in major market sectors including academic, residential, commercial, healthcare, and life sciences.