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Wise Construction hires Hagerty as superintendent

Wise Construction has added Fred Hagerty as a superintendent to its construction management team. Hagerty has expertise in supervising field operations in occupied healthcare and research environments. An industry veteran of 28 years, he has worked on numerous complex construction projects, including chemical and cryogenic labs, BSL-1 and -2 labs, imaging facilities, and surgical procedure rooms. Hagerty will concentrate on Wise's healthcare and laboratory projects. He is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE). Wise Const. is a construction management company specializing in renovation projects for clients in the healthcare, education, biotechnology and corporate sectors throughout the Greater Boston area. Known for its high level of client service, Wise excels in complex renovation projects, including challenging laboratory and research areas. Since 1984, Wise Construction has completed 2,000 laboratory projects, more than any other construction manager in the Boston area.
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