Industrial buildings serve manufacturing and storage purposes for businesses. These properties include flex facilities, production plants, warehouses, distribution centers, and data houses. Structural integrity, system optimization, and other distinctive functions should serve as touchstones in every development. The professionals selected to build these projects should also prioritize temperature systems, especially for electronic servers and refrigeration storage.
It’s a complicated task, in other words. And you need the right professional partner to make sure that these complicated projects are completed the right way, on time, and within budget.
The following list highlights the best industrial contractors in Boston, Massachusetts. The firms were selected by our editorial team after we considered a number of variables, including work quality, industry background, overall reputation, and the critical acclaim these firms have won in the industry. All of these companies operate in multiple markets and specialize in the commercial sector.
Avatar Construction Inc.
558 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452
Established in 1999, Avatar Construction is a general contractor that specializes in pre-construction, construction management, design-build, and more. The company’s arsenal includes commercial services and it houses a residential division for home properties. A subsidiary, Attitash Builders, serves as the in-house historical restoration division for related developments.
Nazar Vincent, the Chief Operations Manager, has over 20 years of industry experience. He leads a group of experts who all share a commitment to top-tier work and customer service. The team consistently provides quality work and timely delivery within budget, feats that have raised the firm’s stock over the years.
The Boston Warehouse is a design-build development for a local industrial business. The large unit features sleek white walls and high ceilings propped by metal beams. The spacious interiors serve as a storage space for the client company’s wares.
Cranshaw Construction
2310 Washington Streets, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
Cranshaw Construction carries over 38 years of building and design experience. The contractor’s portfolio consists of office developments, lifestyle centers, industrial facilities, and residential buildings. These projects occupy over 35 million square feet and collectively are worth four billion dollars of market value.
Principals Vandrew Bisbee, Chris Iannelli, Jeff Fishbone, and Tom Burke lead an in-house team that excels in general contracting and construction management. The firm’s client-driven operations balance quality craftsmanship, smooth management, and customer service—the result is consistent results that meet needs and exceed expectations.
The Dunkin Donuts Northeast Distribution Center in Bellingham is a joint development with architect firm Edwards and Kelsey. The 268,000-square-foot project came in at a cost value of 22 million and reached completion within 14 months. The new steel structure facility includes a warehouse and a corporate office area. The exteriors feature architectural precast and brick cavity walls with an aluminum storefront.
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
266 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
Over a century’s worth of projects have cemented Consigli Construction Co. Inc. as one of the best in the region. With its industry experience, the firm has built a solid reputation for building, management, and all-around service.
Fourth-generation builders Anthony and Matthew Consigli helm the Consigli company. The two professionals strive to improve communities through well-crafted spaces with functionality and flexibility. Their team typically operates in the academic, corporate, federal, and healthcare markets.
The JC Cannistraro Marine Industrial Park Headquarters is a renovation project based in Boston. The project is a collaboration with architect Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype. The development is a sustainable repurposing of a former boat repair facility. Modular racking systems are one of the focuses of the lean manufacturing delivery plan. The project also including extensive abatement of hazardous materials, including all siding.
Suffolk Construction Company
65 Allerton Street, Boston, MA 02119
Suffolk Construction aims to invest, innovate, and build within its community. The multi-state operation has offices in 10 locations, including San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.
Chairman and CEO John Fish are committed to crafting high-performance structures that meet modern standards. The firm’s personnel are seasoned professionals, and their solid grasp of the process consistently leads to delivery on time and within budget. To date, the company’s portfolio includes government facilities, residential properties, office buildings, and more.
The showcased development is the Martignetti Liquors Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center in Taunton. The 650,000-square-foot property serves as a warehouse and an office; it was constructed in partnership with architect Ware Malcomb. The structure features a Ductilcrete concrete slab system, a hydrogen generation system, and solar panels on the roof that span over 250,000 square feet.
Bowdoin Construction
220-1 Reservoir Street, Needham Heights, MA 02494
Bowdoin Construction Corp. is one of the top prospects in New England’s building landscape. The company’s expertise areas include general contracting, pre-construction planning, construction management, and more.
President Irwin Yanowitz leads the operations and this team of skilled professionals who strive to improve living and working conditions through quality spaces. The team always strives to deliver top-tier work and service, an approach that has earned quite the network of repeat clients. The firm’s standout work also won many accolades, including the 2018 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Merit Award for the Reiser Warehouse and Showroom Expansion.
The Lifetime Brands in Medford is a new regional headquarters and showroom converted from a 90,000 square foot warehouse. The project is a collaboration with LaFreniere Architects. It involved extensive demolition, a new building façade, and the installation of windows and a glass entrance vestibule.
ARCO
30 Speen Street, Suite 300, Framingham, MA 01701
ARCO National Construction is an industry-leading design-build firm with 29 offices and more than 1,000 associates coast to coast. With a local team in the Boston area, ARCO operates with the strength of a national builder and the personalized attention of a small company. Throughout its 29-year history, the company has kept its core purpose of making the construction process enjoyable for clients and associates at its center, resulting in superior craftsmanship and countless repeat customers. Learn more about them at www.arconational.com
The firm has completed over 4,000 projects across 48 states spanning all industry types, including industrial, cold storage, food facilities, commercial/specialty, and tenant improvements. Featured is a 145,303 square foot distribution facility for repeat clients Scannell Properties and Amazon. Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the 46-acre development includes a 133,648 square foot warehouse, 11,655 square foot office, 13 dock positions, and tilt-up concrete exterior panels. Additional project details include coordination and utilities for material handling systems and 45,000 square feet of retaining wall.
