Connolly Brothers offers in-house Preconstruction, Planning and Architecture, Construction Management and Design-Build services. We tailor our approach to each client's goals, schedule, budget, and project complexity while maintaining a collaborative process from planning through project completion.

Our experience includes renovations, additions and ground-up construction projects.

We provide commercial construction services to the following markets: Industrial and Manufacturing, Private K-12 schools and higher ed, Non-profit institutions, Recreation facilities, Commercial Office, Tech/Lab/R&D, Auto Dealerships and Retail.

Yes. Connolly Brothers has extensive experience with private K-12 schools and early learning centers, including ground-up construction, renovations, additions, and occupied campus construction completed on schedules that work around the academic calendar.

Yes. We build and renovate auto dealership and retail facilities throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, working within brand standards, tight timelines, and specific operational requirements.

Connolly Brothers primarily serves Greater Boston and communities throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New England.

The earlier the better. Engaging our team during the planning phase allows us to assist with budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering and preliminary schedule development before design is finalized. It's been proven that early collaboration leads to better decision-making and fewer surprises during construction.

During the Preconstruction process we work with owners, architects and consultants to review project goals, develop conceptual budgets, develop preliminary schedules, identify potential risks, review existing conditions, and coordinate design decisions. This lays the groundwork for a smoother construction process — addressing issues while they're inexpensive to resolve, minimizing surprises later on and giving owners a clear, realistic picture of scope, cost, and schedule.

Yes. Budget development is an important part of our preconstruction services. We provide conceptual estimating, cost evaluations based on subcontractor input and historical cost data, value engineering, and ongoing budget updates as projects evolve, helping clients make informed decisions.

Construction Management (CM) means Connolly Brothers manages the construction process while an owner's separate architect leads design. Design-Build means Connolly Brothers holds a single contract for both design and construction, streamlining communication, schedule, and budget under one team. We offer both delivery methods, along with traditional design-bid-build, and help clients choose the approach that best fits their project's goals, schedule, and budget.

Yes. Connolly frequently works on projects designed by other architects.

We develop schedules based on a number of factors such as lead times, subcontractor input, permitting, and design. We continuously monitor project milestones, proactively address potential challenges like long lead times, and maintain consistent communication with all project stakeholders. Many Connolly projects are accomplished on a fast-track basis.

Our goal is to develop a budget for your project that's as thorough as possible. We include subcontractor input, lead times, and historical cost data, and we evaluate options for different systems or materials and their corresponding cost comparisons, giving clients an accurate picture of potential construction costs. Cost management continues well past initial budgeting - through ongoing monitoring, value engineering, and ongoing budget updates as the project progresses - so clients can make informed decisions at every stage, from design through construction.

Yes. Many of our projects occur within occupied office buildings, schools, manufacturing facilities, churches and other assembly spaces. Through careful phasing, communication, safety planning, and scheduling, we help clients maintain operations while construction progresses.

Every occupied project begins with detailed phasing and logistics plans. We work with owners to understand the day-to-day functioning of their organization — daily operating schedules, events, peak occupancy times, and critical operations that can't be interrupted. Once construction starts, our team provides regular ongoing communication with facility management throughout construction so everyone knows what to expect.

For more than 145 years, Connolly Brothers has focused on building long-term relationships through integrity, dedication, and dependable service. As a fifth-generation, family-owned firm we are committed to upholding our century-long tradition of delivering exceptional value to our clients. We continue to maintain the highest standards of construction excellence and meticulous attention to detail that have defined us since 1880.

As an early adopter of the design-build model, our depth of experience has allowed our design-build approach to evolve into an integrated methodology, focused on design and cost management, that has been proven to save time and result in cost savings.

Our design-build approach is unique in that it enables us to understand design intent when working with outside architects and support effective coordination. This allows us to add value throughout the preconstruction, design, pricing, and construction phases. Our approach can make project administration easier by balancing costs for maximum return and providing owners with an objective point of view about construction parameters and budget implications.

Every project begins with a conversation. Whether you're evaluating your needs, preparing for renovations, or already planning a construction project, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your goals and discuss how Connolly Brothers can help.

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