Boston general contractor

MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently hired Gareth O’Neill as a construction site supervisor. O’Neill comes to the Marion, Mass.-based contractor after serving as a supervisor at Anderson Properties in South Boston.

A construction veteran with international experience, O’Neill has worked in supervisory and laborer roles on construction projects in his native Ireland, Australian and the U.S. He works out of SCI’s corporate headquarters and recently served as supervisor on a project at Milton Academy.

“Gareth is a fine representative of the next generation here at South Coast Improvement,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement, Inc. “For a young guy, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and we’re delighted to have him.”

O’Neil cut his teeth in the construction industry as a plasterer and hanging dry wall. His supervisory career began as crew manager for Clifton Formwork in Melbourne, Australia.

“To me, the construction industry provides great learning opportunities, much greater than when I was a student back home in Ireland,” said O’Neill. “I could not ask for a better classroom and teachers than the team here at South Coast Improvement.”

O’Neill holds a Master’s degree in marketing from University of Ulster in Jordanstown, Ireland. A licensed construction supervisor, he resides in Scituate.

For more information South Coast Improvement, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

About South Coast Improvement Company

South Coast Improvement offers a range of design, construction and management services across a variety of sectors—interiors as well as exteriors—including office buildings, health care facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and residential communities.  South Coast Improvement’s services include: Preconstruction analysis; Construction management; General contracting; Design/build services;  Capital improvement; Building envelope improvements; and Interior renovations.

For more information, visit www.southcoastimprovement.com or call 508-748-6545.

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DARTMOUTH, MA and MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company, a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, was recently contracted by Hannoush Jewelers to build out the jeweler’s new location on Route 6 in Dartmouth. Currently, Hannoush Jewelers is located in the North Dartmouth Mall, also on Route 6 in Dartmouth.

Said Hannoush Owner Louis Silva, “We’ve really been wanting to service our customers a lot better. We have thousands of customers — we need the extra space. So we decided to do something on our own.”

The new store will be on a 3.5 acre parcel of land located on Route 6 between Brandt Avenue and Greystone Avenue. The $2.4 million project will include retail space both for Hannoush Jewelers and other retailers.

“We established a retail division earlier this year specifically for projects like this,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “We are extremely excited to get started and looking forward to the diamond we create out of this rough.”

South Coast Improvement Company recently cleared trees from the new site. Work will continue throughout the remainder of 2015. A December 15, 2015 completion date is anticipated.

Based in Marion, Mass., South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

About South Coast Improvement Company

South Coast Improvement offers a range of design, construction and management services across a variety of sectors—interiors as well as exteriors—including office buildings, health care facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and residential communities.  South Coast Improvement’s services include: Preconstruction analysis; Construction management; General contracting; Design/build services;  Capital improvement; Building envelope improvements; and Interior renovations.

For more information, visit www.southcoastimprovement.com or call 508-748-6545.

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MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company, a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently completed several renovation projects at the campus of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Completed projects included renovations of: administrative offices at Lyons Hall and Campion Hall; men’s restrooms at Conte Forum; and classroom renovations at Fulton Hall.  South Coast Improvement is currently wrapping up an additional renovation of the Boston College Police Station.

“Unlike most college students, we like summer school because university renovation projects incorporate the elements that bring out the best in our team–design; strict, make-or-break deadlines; and working around existing operations,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “A campus like BC, even during summer break is quite an active place. Besides the quality of our work, I think BC keeps hiring us for summer work because we do our best in active places under deadline.”

Over the past six years, some of the other buildings and parts of the BC campus where South Coast Improvement has completed renovation projects include: Faber House; Flynn Recreation Complex; Voute and Gabelli Halls; Ignacio Hall; Murray House; St. Clements; Yawkey Athletics and 36 College Road.

“I know in educational terms, having to repeat is not good. But repeat business is the pathway to success in our line of work,” said Quinlan. “That’s why we’re delighted to count Boston College among the number of colleges and universities in the area who have wanted us to come back for new construction and renovation projects.”

South Coast Improvement’s resume of college and university work includes repeat work at Boston University; Babson College; Holy Cross; Northeastern University; Dean College; and Mount Ida.

Based in Marion, Mass., South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

About South Coast Improvement Company

South Coast Improvement offers a range of design, construction and management services across a variety of sectors—interiors as well as exteriors—including office buildings, health care facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and residential communities.  South Coast Improvement’s services include: Preconstruction analysis; Construction management; General contracting; Design/build services;  Capital improvement; Building envelope improvements; and Interior renovations.

For more information, visit www.southcoastimprovement.com or call 508-748-6545.

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MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently announced the hiring of Dave Baldwin as a senior project manager. Baldwin comes to the Marion, Mass.-based contractor after serving as director of construction at the Nova Hotel Renovation and Construction Company of Clearwater, Florida.

A construction veteran with more than 25 years’ experience, Baldwin will work out of SCI’s corporate headquarters as senior project manager on several current South Coast Improvement projects, while enhancing the company’s presence in the areas of retail, restaurant and hospitality construction.

“Dave has managed some complex construction projects over the course of his career, including some for us when he worked with us on a contract basis a few years ago,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement, Inc. “I’ve always known Dave as a guy unafraid to roll up his sleeves and get the job at hand done. We’re delighted to bring him north to be a leader on our team.”

Baldwin has worked as a contractor for his own firm and several others throughout the country during the course of his career. In his previous time with SCI, he managed multiple projects in the New England and Mid Atlantic regions.

“I loved my time with SCI and am happy to be back,” said Baldwin. “The company has grown quite a bit since I last worked with them. I’m looking forward to being part of SCI’s future growth up and down the East Coast.”

Baldwin attended Johnston State College in Vermont and St. Petersberg College in Clearwater, Florida. He holds a State of Florida, Class A General Contractor’s license, is a licensed Storm Water Management Inspector and has completed OSHA 10.

For more information South Coast Improvement, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

About South Coast Improvement Company

South Coast Improvement offers a range of design, construction and management services across a variety of sectors—interiors as well as exteriors—including office buildings, health care facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and residential communities.  South Coast Improvement’s services include: Preconstruction analysis; Construction management; General contracting; Design/build services;  Capital improvement; Building envelope improvements; and Interior renovations.

For more information, visit www.southcoastimprovement.com or call 508-748-6545.

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ANDOVER, MA and MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently finished a restoration of the former Marland Manufacturing Company. Atria’s Marland Place, owned by Atria Senior Living Group, will be a senior living community for Andover’s active older adults.

“This project should be Exhibit A of what you can do with these old, yet historic mill properties,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement. “When we started work, pigeons were living inside the building. Now, look at it. it’s gorgeous,

The $4 million renovation of the former textile mill included a complete gut and demo of the entire interior of building, as well as a repointing of the entire brick façade.

In addition, the renovated building features: all new electrical, HVAC, plumbing and Life Safety; new framing and reconfiguration of existing space to accommodate needs of incoming administrative offices with continuous ongoing consultation as to maintaining historical aspects of the building; site work around entire building to facilitate new MEP hookups and feeds as well as ensuring proper drainage; construction of a new elevator and shaft for ADA compliance; and roofing, flashing and moisture protection.

“As a general contractor, we love new construction as well as the next contractor, but there’s something special about restoring these historic buildings and bringing them into the 21^st century that brings a great feeling of satisfaction,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “In fact, I’d say it’s probably the most stunning transformation of a property that I’ve been involved with in my 30-plus years in construction.”

Work began on the Atria Marland Place began on November 1 and was completed on time and under budget on May 26, 2015.

Based in Marion, Mass., South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

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