Dorchester, MA – Lee Kennedy Co. is proud to announce the award of several new projects. With staggered start dates reaching into 2012, these projects help the firm build future backlog while leaving it well positioned with the staff and resources necessary to manage new work
immediately. A snapshot of work currently in preconstruction includes:
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate (start date early 2011)
Lee Kennedy Co. is working closely with renowned architect Rafael Vinoly on
this project. Built adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, the building will contain 50,000 square feet of program space that includes a representation
of the U.S. Senate Chamber. The facility is being designed to LEED Silver standards.
Construction is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2011.
Salem State College Library & Learning Commons
This logistically complex project involves demolition of the school’s existing library followed by construction of a new 122,000 square-foot, $70 million state-of-the-art
facility. Designed by Shepley Bulfinch to achieve LEED Silver certification, the team is utilizing the latest in BIM software to streamline the preconstruction and construction processes. Work is scheduled to begin later this year.
Berklee College of Music 168 Massachusetts Ave.
Lee Kennedy Co. has begun providing preconstruction services with architect William Rawn Associates on this mixed use development that will house student residences; dining facilities; music technology space and ground floor retail. The team anticipates breaking ground in 2012.
Fitchburg State College Hammond Campus Center
The company was selected along with DiMella Shaffer architects to design and
perform upgrades and renovations to the Hammond Campus Center to position that building as the new main entrance to campus. Lee Kennedy Co. will begin work in early 2012.
Boston Independent School
Working alongside William Rawn Associates, Lee Kennedy Co. is providing
preconstruction services for a new wellness facility and 500-seat performing arts center on the campus of one of the Boston area’s most prestigious independent schools.
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Lee Kennedy Co.’s interiors team will completely renovate floors 15-17 at 100 Federal Street for Merrill Lynch. Working in the fully occupied building, the team will also construct a new interconnecting stair.
