Suffolk Construction breaks ground on The Victor - a $92 million, 377,000 s/f residential tower

Suffolk Construction recently joined state and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Victor, a 12-story, 377,000 s/f residential tower consisting of 286 new apartments. It is located at 95 Haverhill St., at the northern end of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway. The $92 million project will also include 17,000 s/f of retail space and a three-story, above-grade parking garage with 138 spaces. The Victor, which will be constructed over a portion of both an MBTA tunnel and the Thomas P. O'Neill I-93 tunnel, is expected to create 400 construction jobs, as well as additional jobs through its future retail tenants. Building amenities will include two rooftop lounges, a 3,000 s/f health club with a sports court and gaming lounge, and a residential lobby and lounge. It will also feature a variety of floor plans for residents, and be built according to LEED Silver standards. The Victor mark's Suffolk's first time working with Simpson Housing LLLP, who will manage the building upon completion. ADD Inc is the architect. Construction is scheduled to be completed in early 2013. Suffolk Construction is one of the most successful privately held building contractors in the country, providing preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the healthcare, science and technology, education, federal government, and commercial sectors. Suffolk has a strong national presence with main offices throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and West Coast. Suffolk is committed to delivering its "build smart" approach to construction management on every project. The company's project teams provide clients comprehensive planning services, innovative solutions and technologies, and proven processes, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), to deliver the most complex building construction projects on schedule and on budget, with minimal risk. Suffolk is a community-conscious organization dedicated to environmentally friendly and sustainable business practices, and is committed to making a positive impact in its local communities through grassroots volunteer work, employee fundraising, and corporate giving.