Shawmut Design and Construction

It’s a new era. Welcome to the Shawmut of today. #ShawmutProud #ShawmutBuilt?

CEO Les Hiscoe sat down with FMI president Scott Winstead for the Built-In podcast, discussing Shawmut’s journey to a $2 billion company. In the episode, Les shares everything from our transition to a matrix business model to take on larger, more complex projects, to the diversification of our sectors, to?investing?in our people’s growth and development to deliver the best for our clients and each other as a 100% employee-owned company. Listen to the podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/e9AfmU3C #ShawmutProud?

Congratulations to Brooklyn Public Library on the Sunset Park branch being named a Project of the Year Finalist and the Best Cultural Project in the 2024 ENR New York Best Projects Awards. This innovative #ShawmutBuilt project revitalized one of Brooklyn’s busiest library branches, transforming it into a modern, expansive community hub while integrating 100% affordable housing—a first for New York City. Designed by Mitchell Giurgola, the new building blends public and residential spaces seamlessly, featuring the borough’s largest teen area, a recording studio, flexible program rooms, and outdoor space. Vibrant murals and a light-filled interior reflect the diversity and energy of Sunset Park, creating a space that fosters connection and creativity. Read the award feature here: https://bit.ly/4igR066

Safety is engrained into Shawmut’s foundation, with a top-down, bottom-up approach to driving innovation and continuous improvement. Come join our team—we’re #hiring! https://bit.ly/3V1BLnh #ShawmutProud

At this year’s Procore Technologies Groundbreak, the key theme was connection—across both people and technology. From our chief safety officer Shaun Carvalho’s session on how to create a safe, welcoming industry through business operations, technology, and a culture of care, to being a Groundbreaker finalist for Excellence in Health & Safety, we recognize the vital importance of connection to create a successful, thriving industry. #GBK24 #Groundbreaker #ShawmutProud

Congratulations to UCLA on the Nimoy Theater being named the Best Cultural/Worship project in the 2024 ENR California Best Projects Awards. This #ShawmutBuilt transformation revitalized the historic Crest Theatre into a state-of-the-art venue for the arts, seamlessly integrating sustainability, historic preservation, and community engagement. In partnership with BAR Architects & Interiors, the renovation honored the theater’s legacy by restoring iconic elements such as the 230-foot-long mural, while introducing modern features like flexible seating configurations and advanced audiovisual systems. We are honored to have delivered a project that not only preserves a piece of Los Angeles history but also creates a vibrant and accessible space for the community. Read the award feature here: https://bit.ly/498UvqX

We’re #ShawmutProud to share that Derek Dandurand, Director of Historic Preservation for our New York Metro region, has been named to Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024—a prestigious national recognition celebrating his outstanding contributions to the industry. With more than a decade of experience, Derek has been instrumental in preserving New York City’s cultural heritage, overseeing restoration efforts at 23 landmark sites and leading initiatives that seamlessly blend historic preservation with modern needs. Among his many achievements, the ongoing #ShawmutBuilt restoration of the 120-year-old Aguilar Branch of the New York Public Library stands out as a career-defining project. Read more about Derek’s inspiring journey, innovative projects, and the lasting impact he’s making in the world of preservation here: https://bit.ly/40V4VIy?

Last week, we celebrated an exciting milestone at Boynton Yards in Somerville, MA: the completion of 808 Windsor Street, the second #ShawmutBuilt ground-up, purpose-built lab building in this transformative development. This 11-story, 370,000-square-foot state-of-the-art R&D lab and office building features spec suites up to 19,000 square feet, ground-floor retail, and a suite of modern amenities—including below-grade parking, a bike storage room, a gym with locker facilities, and multiple collaboration spaces—all designed to foster innovation and community. Paired with the newly opened Boynton Yards Park, a half-acre civic space located between 101 South Street and 808 Windsor, featuring a central lawn, splash pad, and native planting beds, this evolving hub is bringing vitality to the neighborhood, creating a welcoming space for residents, visitors, and the local community. Congratulations to our partners at DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners, Leggat McCall Properties, Deutsche Finance America, ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge, and the City of Somerville on this incredible milestone. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3OfauKj

Today, we are excited and #ShawmutProud to announce that Shawmut has acquired First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor. By combining Shawmut’s expertise in complex, intricate luxury hotel builds with First Finish’s nimble, efficient, and creative delivery of high-end interiors, we’ve created a unique offering in the market. This partnership provides clients with one incredibly strong, all-encompassing team that can execute structural, infrastructure, public space, and room work cost-effectively. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVVT4D6c

Yesterday in Norwood, MA, we joined Hobbs Brook Real Estate to celebrate the topping off of FM's new world-class R&D center. This 320,000-square-foot #ShawmutBuilt facility will serve as the cornerstone for next-generation research, uniting advanced laboratories, corporate offices, and FM Approvals operations in a cutting-edge, sustainable environment. Alongside members from PAYETTE, trade partners, and local officials, we watched as the final beam was placed on the structure—constructed from 3,500 tons of steel and comprising 4,585 individual pieces. This milestone represents significant progress toward the 2026 completion of the facility designed to set new benchmarks in resilience and innovation, reflecting FM’s commitment to excellence in research and learning. Read more about the project and milestone here: https://bit.ly/3YQUqn1