Jones Lang LaSalle to provide construction management services for 45,000 s/f BU project

Jones Lang LaSalle was awarded the contract to provide construction management services for Boston University's 45,000 s/f Biochemistry Department's Breast Cancer Research Center, Amyloid Research Center and Cancer Center within the Conti Biomedical Research Center on their Medical Campus. The customized build-out is valued at $7 million. The interior renovation on floors 1, 2, 6 and 7 will accommodate researchers and medical technicians. Highlights of the space include: new building infrastructure, mechanical upgrades, laboratory systems, conference and training areas, new lab case work throughout, and office areas. The fast track construction work will began this month with occupancy scheduled for October "It is a privilege to continue our long-standing relationship with Boston University," said Jones Lang LaSalle project executive Steven Wassersug. "Our team is focused on delivering high quality lab space that realizes tangible returns, in an effort to find a cure for some of the world's worst diseases. We are proud to be part of their team, and to work with Boston University on this exciting project." Joining Wassersug on the Jones Lang LaSalle Construction team is senior construction manager Dana Griffin, senior superintendent Jeff Burke, and chief estimator Karl Ginand. ADD Inc is the project architect and RDK Engineers the engineer on the project. Jones Lang LaSalle also served as construction manager for Boston University at 670 Albany St. at BioSquare, the offices at Crosstown Center, classroom renovations in the L Building on the BUMC campus, infrastructure improvements for the University's College of Fine Arts, and several other projects.