Burlington, MA The 260,000 s/f life science facility at 25 Blue Sky Dr. has reached an exciting construction milestone. A collaboration between Nordblom Company and design-build construction management firm, The Richmond Group, the three-story building was “topped off, when the last beam was placed atop the structure.

Both developers, future tenants, construction crew and other members close to the project gathered to celebrate the achievement and recognize the hard work put in thus far. Nearly 100 guests attended the ceremony.

“Richmond is honored to work with Nordblom to reinvent the area. Along with our design and trade partners, we will deliver a best-in-class lab asset housing two phenomenal organizations that will undoubtedly have real impact on patients’ lives,” said Dave Mello, president, The Richmond Group.

Tenants Vericel Corp. and Broad Institute are expected to occupy the space by summer 2024, adding to the expanding list of life science-focused companies calling the area home.

“We continue to see that life science companies want to be in Burlington, and 25 Blue Sky Dr. is a testament to that demand,” said Patrick O’Neill, vice president of Nordblom Company. “This occasion is a time to pause and celebrate the many individuals who have helped bring this remarkable project to life.”