Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on $41 million project for Mount Wachusett Community College

Shawmut Design and Construction joined Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC), state officials, Architerra, and DCAMM for the ground breaking of the 80,000 s/f addition to the college. The $41 million MWCC project is slated to be completed in September 2016. Shawmut's scope of work on the project includes construction of a 44,000 s/f science addition and new greenhouse, as well as a 36,000 s/f renovation to create a 150-seat event space. The team will also relocate student advising services and offices, bathroom upgrades, MEP upgrades, and ADA improvements. Shawmut used Lean Construction practices during the preconstruction phase to manage design decisions and deliverables and is targeting Massachusetts LEED Plus Silver Certification upon the completion of the project. Shawmut Design and Construction is a $968 million national construction management firm with a reputation for completing extremely complex and logistically challenging projects for the most high-profile clients in the industry. As an ESOP (employee-owned) company, Shawmut has created a culture of ownership, proactive solution-making and forward thinking. Eighty percent of its business comes from repeat clients proving there is a strong focus on building lasting partnerships. Shawmut's unique business model allows project teams to better service clients by focusing their specialized expertise within one of the following areas: academic, tenant interiors, cultural & historic, healthcare & life sciences, hotel, restaurant, retail, and sports venues. Shawmut has offices located in Boston, Providence, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.