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Milton, MA - - January 4, 2016 – Founded in 1986, Boston Building & Bridge celebrates its 30th year in business this year.  Led by Charles C. Penta, the company opened its doors in Milton, Massachusetts in 1986 and has a continuous history of serving as a general contractor and construction manager for a roster of clients in both the public and private sectors.  Its comprehensive services include new construction, major renovations, sustainable building and pre-construction services. The Boston Building & Bridge team is known for its ability to self perform several key trades offering clients greater efficiencies and increased certainty of meeting deadlines in project delivery.  The company stays current with new technologies and has delivered multiple LEED certified renovations and new construction projects.     

Take a look around New England and you will find bridges, municipal buildings, schools, skating rinks, libraries, public and private housing projects that have the quality workmanship delivered by Boston Building & Bridge.  The company has been honored with awards for its work including the Massport “Contractor of the Year” in 2011.

Milton, MA - - June 30, 2015 – A year long, $6.05 million renovation of Arlington’s historic Central Fire Station, has been completed by Boston Building & Bridge, acting as general contractor for the project. Built in 1926, the building’s frame has remained mostly unchanged and extensive renovations involved the complete demolition and remodeling of the building’s interior with the addition of new features - modernized heating, electrical and plumbing systems, state-of-the-art fitness center and training classroom - while retaining the building’s historical character and restoring the exterior facades to their original appearance. Architectural items from the original design were also preserved, including decorative corbels and brickwork in the apparatus bay and a decoratively painted mantelpiece on the second floor. The fire station remained in operation while the renovation was in progress and the building now accommodates as many as 15 people, the fire department administrative offices and five key pieces of apparatus. Sustainability was another goal for the project. According to Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine, “Not only does this project preserve the historic character of the building, when completed it will earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, a new level of sustainable achievement for the Town of Arlington.” Boston Building & Bridge employed best-in-class building strategies and practices to deliver this high-performance green building.

Milton, MA - - May 22, 2015 – The Paris Street Community Center in East Boston closed today for the start of an extensive renovation project led by Boston Building and Bridge as general contractor. The $10 million dollar project will allow the Center to receive the repairs and upgrades necessary to offer many additional resources to the East Boston community for the next 100 years.  Building renovations will include interior upgrades of all mechanical systems and boilers, window replacements, exterior and interior door replacements, athletic facility improvements, teledata upgrades and new furniture and equipment.  Project completion is expected in fall of 2016 and the Fennick McCredie Architecture is the architect on record.  Originally built in 1910, the historical brick building is the oldest public gymnasium in the country and the current renovation that supports the community’s concerns for accessibility and safety will respect the historical integrity of the facility.

Milton, MA - - November 5, 2009 – At the ribbon cutting ceremony today, Boston Building & Bridge was recognized for the completed renovation of a 110,000 square foot former office building at 125 Sixth Street in East Cambridge to be occupied by the Cambridge Police Department and the Emergency Communications Center.  The Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility is one of the first LEED Silver Certified police stations in New England.  To meet the standard of a LEED Silver certification rating, the new headquarters includes a green roof, a high performance HVAC system, occupancy sensors, and low VOC emitting finishes and sealants.  The Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility is one of the first LEED Silver Certified police stations in New England.  As the general contractor for this 18-month, $24 million project, Boston Building & Bridge renovated the facility that includes booking and holding cells, administrative offices, a media room, full service fitness area, as well as a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory.