Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

This past weekend, Team Northstar participated in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Boston to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Among a sea of pink and a beautiful fall day, the walk began at the iconic Hatch Shell. The event brought together a community of supporters and aimed to raise over $1 million to fund programs, with Team Northstar raising over $3,000, in breast cancer research, provide support services for patients and their families, and promote education and early detection initiatives. Every step taken helps empower those affected by breast cancer and team Northstar was proud to support the cause close to many of the participants hearts. ? #ProjectManagement #BreastCancerAwareness #ThinkPink #WalkForACure #InOctoberWeWearPink

On behalf of our client Harvard University Housing and Real Estate (HUHRE), Northstar is pleased to share an important milestone at 100 South Campus Drive, a project that will bring 276 apartment units, a 75-space below-grade parking garage, and several amenity spaces for university-affiliates to the Allston neighborhood of Boston. The project recently achieved Passive House precertification through Phius, a key component of HUHRE and the project team’s commitment to sustainability. PHIUS sets a rigorous standard for energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability in buildings. It focuses on minimizing energy consumption through continuous insulation, airtight construction, high-performance windows, and mechanical ventilation systems. Precertification is an important milestone in this process, indicating that the design has undergone a thorough review and meets the stringent PHIUS energy performance criteria. Achieving this milestone demonstrates that the project design is on track and will facilitate full certification once completed and verified. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey towards a more sustainable future! Thanks, and?congratulations?to our members of the project team: Architect: Marvel General Contractor: Shawmut Design and Construction Sustainability Consultant: Thornton Tomasetti Phius Verifier: Steven Winter Associates MEP Engineer: RMF Engineering, Inc. Envelope Consultant: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) #ProjectManagement #HarvardUniversityHousing #Phius #LivingBuildingChallenge #Sustainability #PassiveHouse?

Northstar’s?Janet Tse?and?Natasha Marcuard, RA, LEED AP?recently joined a?UMass Boston?Senior Design class to present “What is Project Management” and discuss why it is important. The students in this class are pursing degrees in computer and electrical engineering and are embarking on their capstone project to close out their time at UMass. Northstar’s presentation was timely for the students to understand the importance of establishing project goals, defining scope and team responsibilities, and setting realistic schedules and budgets. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and consider how these concepts apply to their projects. Natasha and Janet participated as part of the?Professional Women in Construction Boston Chapter's joint efforts with?Haley & Aldrich,?aimed at building the AEC pipeline and educating students about various career avenues within the real estate industry. #ProjectManagement #UMASS #PWCBoston #CapstoneProject ?

Northstar is thrilled to share?that our Denise Pied was recognized as a Women of CRE by the New England Real Estate Journal. Check out what Denise had to say about the project and accomplishment she is most proud of and what advice she would give young women aspiring to enter commercial real estate.?? ? Denise?is a strategic leader with 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. She works as an owner’s project manager (OPM) focusing on tenant interiors and executing new construction, renovation, and relocation projects. She is an active member of the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter Board of Directors and Co-Chair of its Leadership 2.0 Program. LINK:? https://lnkd.in/gBPa4Efr #ProjectManagement #NEREJ #OwnersProjectManagement #WomenInCRE #CoreNet

Northstar recently attended the Massachusetts Building Congress’s Downtown Residential Conversion Incentive Program Update to learn about its progress after last year’s launch. The team was happy to hear that 507 housing units are being planned or constructed across 15 properties in greater Boston! At the event, industry leaders discussed the fundamental attributes of the initiative, such as updates within the Boston Planning & Development Agency to expedite project plan review, federal and state involvement, and current project examples. ? Key highlights include: Successful Conversions: Respond to changing streetscape and work environments, generate more housing for residents, strengthen the urban core, sustainable reuse of existing buildings. Economic Impact: The program is revitalizing downtown areas and boosting the local economy by creating jobs and attracting new residents. Current Progress: 11 applications have been submitted?to date, including creating 102 affordable units and transforming a total of 500,000 SF of unused office space into new housing. Challenges: Current market conditions, existing?structure constraints, construction costs & regulatory requirements. Thank you to all the speakers and attendees for their valuable insights and contributions.? #ProjectManagement #ResidentialConversion #CommercialToResidential #IndustryEvents

Northstar is hiring! We are looking for a?Project Management Co-op / Intern?to join our team in 2025. When you join us, you will learn and get hands-on experience on how an Owner's Project Manager (OPM) manages real estate development and construction projects. Interested? Check out our job listing to learn more about the opportunity and apply today. https://lnkd.in/eCikvfZb To learn what an intern’s experience is like at Northstar, check out what Pratiksha had to say: https://lnkd.in/ehpaipXY #ProjectManagement #OwnersProjectManagement #InternshipOpportunity #Interns

Team Northstar was pleased to host?Timothy Brodigan?and?Greg Klemmer, SIOR?from Colliers Boston?at our Lunch & Learn series. Tim and Greg gave an overview of the current office and industrial sectors in Greater Boston. They highlighted trends in vacancy rates, noting differences between the Back Bay, Financial District, and Seaport areas. The industrial sector is thriving, with key building features providing greater flexibility. Interestingly, some industrial spaces are even serving as headquarters, where a more attractive fa?ade with windows can enhance appeal. Thank you to the Colliers team for the valuable update! #ProjectManagement #MarketUpdate #LunchandLearn

Team Northstar,?a proud sponsor for 13 years,?had the pleasure of attending the Sponsor Appreciation Event for the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry colleagues in a venue overlooking the historic North End. In keeping with the theme, we enjoyed an olive oil tasting and a fun giveaway from Mike’s Pastry. Looking forward to more great events ahead! #ProjectManagement #CoreNetGlobal #Networking #SponsorAppreciation

Congratulations?to Northstar's?Steven M. Smith?on his selection into the?CoreNet Global - New England Chapter 2024-2025 Leadership 2.0 Cohort, a?premier professional development program.? ? Steven has been an active member of CoreNet for over 10 years, serving on the Career Strategies & Development Committee. He also is involved with mentoring young professionals through CoreNet's partnership with the Commercial Real Estate Success Training (CREST) Internship program. Well done, Steven! We look forward to seeing what this year’s Leadership 2.0 Cohort achieves. #ProjectManagement #CoreNet #Leadership #OwnersProjectManagement #Congratulations

We recently held a dinner to celebrate?Natasha Marcuard, RA, LEED AP, Lisa Bagshaw, Andy Touchette and Steven M. Smith?for their 10 years of service at Northstar. Their dedication to providing exceptional owner’s project management services has been crucial to our team's success and growth. Cheers to another decade of shared accomplishments with Northstar! #ProjectManagement #WorkAnniversary #TeamAppreciation #NorthstarTeam #OwnersProjectManagement