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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 18, 2020
Green Leaf Construction begins medical office fit-up for Acton Medical Associates
Hudson, MA Green Leaf Construction has begun construction on the build out of a 5,000 s/f primary care suite for Acton Medical Associates at the Shops at Highland Commons. Once complete, the new space will be Acton Medical’s fourth location; with a main office in Acton, and existing satellite facilities in Littleton and Harvard, Mass.
Designed by Maugel Architects of Harvard, Mass. with engineering by Design Day Mechanical and Pristine Engineers, the new medical office will include 10 exam rooms, in addition to a nurses’ station, treatment room, offices and ancillary spaces.
Construction is scheduled to be complete later this year.
Acton Medical Associates P.C. is an independently owned private practice with a committed group of internists and pediatricians who have united to provide convenient access to high quality primary care for patients of all ages.
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