Wise Construction

Wise is renovating and modernizing lecture halls within Harvard University's Science Center building, which collectively seats over 600 students 🏫 🎒 In order to tackle each auditorium's traditional downward slope and high ceilings, Wise has erected scaffolding and assembled a large temporary platform, also known as a “dance floor", which allow our field staff to work #safely and #efficiently at these heights. Superintendent Tom Upton comments: “This project has been the accumulation of a complete team buy-in across the board. From our months of preconstruction efforts and weeks of pull planning with Tom Richert and our trade partners, we took a nine-day procurement delay and turned it into a net zero loss. These auditoriums are the heart of Harvard’s campus, and we are looking forward to turning them over for the faculty and students returning this Fall.” Wise is currently in the middle of framing, assembling a new custom AHU, electrical and lighting upgrades, installing acoustical ceiling panels, refinishing wall panels, updating AV infrastructure, and various other MAAB upgrades. In addition to the challenging scope, this project is a true “Summer Slammer” as it must be completed before the start of the 2024 Fall semester. Project Partners: Client: Harvard University Architect: Audrey O'Hagan Architects MEP/FP Engineer: BR+A Consulting Engineers Structural Engineer: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Code Consultant: Jensen Hughes Specifications Consultant: Kalin Associates Inc. Acoustical & AV Consultant: Cavanaugh Tocci Associates, Inc Wise Project Team: Project Executive: Andrew Lynch Project Executive: Tyler Virden Senior Project Manager: Alex Yu Assistant Project Manager: Joe Coyne Superintendent: Tom Upton #EvolveContinuously #SummerSlammer #BuildingBeyond #WeAreWise

🚴♀️ We are just over TWO WEEKS away from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's annual Pan-Mass Challenge! On August 3 & 4, 2024, Wise and the PMC community will participate in the 200-mile bike-a-thon to raise funds for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber. Wise has been riding since 2015, and we are thrilled to continue our streak with 13 Wise Riders: Alex Yu, Andrew Cacciola, Brenden Lydon, Brian Vatelle, Chanel Smitherman, David DeAgazio, Debora Furtado Juliao, Eric Libby, Gabriela Santos, Keara Gaffey, Neil Slyva, Rory Burrows, and Victoria Aldersley! 🏆 🥇 A big thank you to our 2024 jersey sponsors: Allegheny Contract Central Ceilings, Inc. Finbarr Mechanical Lighthouse Electrical Contracting, Inc. P.J. Dionne Company, Inc. The Select Group of Companies Trane DONATE TODAY by clicking on the link below. Thank you for supporting the Pan-Mass Challenge and Team Wise! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gGPZU6yh #PMC2024 #DonateToday #WiseRiders #BuildingBeyond #WeAreWise

Dartmouth Health is expanding its ambulatory outpatient department, with Wise leading the two-floor addition👷♂️🏥 This expansion will add medical/exam rooms, a nurse station, equipment/storage rooms, a new CT, and a new linear accelerator (LINAC) vault. The LINAC vault increases the project’s complexity due to the detailed construction requirements needed to maintain safe levels of radiation exposure and ensure optimal protection for surrounding individuals. The scope of work for the 7,000 SF project focuses on enclosing the LINAC machine for everyone's safety. Wise broke ground in early May and is currently completing the rebar footings to reinforce the exterior walls of the new addition, with concrete pouring scheduled in the coming weeks. Despite ongoing construction, the ambulatory facility remains active and occupied. Therefore, the interior work is being carried out during off-hours and early mornings. Inside the existing facility, piping is being reworked in preparation for integrating MEP systems into the new expansion while we infill exterior windows that will become interior walls. Wise is working swiftly to accomplish a weathertight deadline by the end of November. Stay tuned for updates on this unique and exciting project! Project Partners: Client: Dartmouth Health - Manchester, NH Architect: Lavallee Brensinger Architects Civil Engineer: Fuss & O'Neill Structural Engineer: Souza, True and Partners MEP Engineer: Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates, Inc. Geotechnical Engineer: Haley & Aldrich Wise Project Team: Director of Engineering: Scott Guertin, P.E. Senior Project Manager: Noreen McDonnell Project Manager: John Niro Assistant Project Manager: Suhani Jain Superintendent: Louie Difabio #BreakingGround #LINAC #HospitalConstruction #BuildingBeyond #WeAreWise

To #EvolveContinuously is what keeps possibilities endless and solutions achievable. Please extend a warm, #WiseWelcome to our newest team members who are evolving our Accounting, MEP/VDC, Project Management, and Field Operations departments: Amanda Cramphin, Brian Wyer, Joe Coyne, and Shubham Khatavkar, CMIT. They each bring expertise to their project teams that will move construction processes forward and continue to build success both within and outside of our organization. #BuildingBeyond #EvolveContinuously #WeAreWise #WiseWelcome

WISE IS HIRING! We are currently looking for an energetic, strategic, results-focused Junior Estimator to join the Wise team. Interested? Apply by sending your resume to: [email protected] See the full job listing on our website: https://lnkd.in/eDPn4Xsr #WeAreHiring #JuniorEstimator #BuildingBeyond #WeAreWise #JoinOurTeam

The 51 Melcher Team is proudly displaying their American flag! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 To our project partners, friends, and family, Happy Fourth of July! Your Wise team wishes you a happy and safe celebration this Independence Day 🗽 ☀️ ⛳ 🎣 🍉 #HappyFourthOfJuly #BuildingBeyond #WeAreWise

Wise Construction is excited to announce the recent completion of Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Fifth Floor, East Wing. In collaboration with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Colliers Project Leaders | USA, Keel Project Management, Perkins&Will, and BR+A Consulting Engineers, we transformed a 20,000 SF space into a state-of-the-art Medical Surgical Unit, bringing 24 new patient beds online. Through strategic pull planning, lean construction practices, and twice-weekly onsite reviews with project designers, we overcame significant challenges and reduced the construction schedule by over 25%. Implementing zone-based workflows, facilitating rapid problem-solving, and ensuring continuous alignment among trade partners and designers, we achieved substantial completion by April 5, 2024, enabling the hospital to prepare the space for patients by May 20. We invite you to watch our video featuring interviews with project team members Teresa Wilson, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, Justin Ferbert, Ronald Gorham, John Dasilva, and Brenden Lydon, discussing design considerations for improving patient and staff experiences, building for the community, streamlined processes, working in a hyper-collaborative environment, and the exceptional teamwork on site. This project is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and collaborative spirit of everyone involved. Our ability to adapt, plan strategically, and manage daily operations effectively underscores the strength of our partnerships and our commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes with respect for one another. The new 5 East Medical-Surgical Unit stands apart in its category due to the team’s commitment to building together and #BuildingBeyond. Project Partners: Owner: Newton-Wellesley Hospital Owner’s Project Manager: Colliers Project Leaders | USA Architect: Perkins&Will MEP Engineer: BR+A Consulting Engineers Civil Engineer: e3i Engineers, Inc. Wise Project Team: Project Executive: Shawn Seaman Senior Project Manager: Brenden Lydon Project Manager: Brian Vatelle Assistant Project Manager: Ina Hajro Assistant Project Manager: Abigail Heron Senior Superintendent: John DaSilva Assistant Superintendent: Justin Davis Carpenter Foreman: Eric Raposo Labor Foreman: Paul Mainini Corporate Safety Director: Marty Leik Special thank you to Tom Richert, Principal at RisingTerrain LLC., for facilitating our pull plan meetings and keeping us on-track. Video by: Chris Capozzi

At Wise, we recognize and appreciate the dedication of our valuable team members. This month, we are excited to celebrate the #Wiseiversary of five devoted employees 👷♂️👷♂️👷♀️👷♂️👷♀️ Congratulations Paul Mainini, Rubens Segat, Kerry Hubbard, Larry Sweeney, and Debora Furtado Juliao on your commitment to #BuildingBeyond with Wise Construction. Our team is proud to celebrate this accomplishment with all of you! #ShowGratitude #BuildingBeyond #WeAreWise #Wiseiversary #PutPeopleFirst

Wise is excited to introduce our 2024 Summer co-ops! Jack Patten, studying at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and majoring in Mechanical Engineering. 📝 Working alongside Chris Schena, Gustavo Costa, and Scott Guertin, P.E. 🚀 “I am excited to receive a real-world experience through construction and engineering projects with an eagerness to learn from many talented and skilled professionals.” Kelvin Erazo, studying at Wentworth Institute of Technology and majoring in Construction Management. 📝 Working alongside Roberto Grasso, Nick Gore, Gabriela Santos, Kerry Pavey, and Eric Libby. 🚀 “My time here has taught me a lot about the industry and the dedication that I and my superiors have put into making a project run smoothly for our clients. While I came into this industry with no prior experience or family experience, I have gained new skills and sharpened my abilities to make a valuable change for my team. I’m excited to come into work and help make a project come closer to completion every day.” Nathan Landino, studying at University of Massachusetts Amherst and majoring in Building and Construction Technology. 📝 Working alongside Neil Slyva, Kyle Webb, Sean Lazzaro, Marco Zappala, and Anthony Raei. 🚀 “I am excited to learn more about the office side of project management and learn more about the logistics of scheduling everyone at the correct times. I think it will be very interesting to sit in on OAC meetings and see how the different parts of the field communicate and keep the project moving forward.” William Maynard-Pimentel, studying at Wentworth Institute of Technology and majoring in Construction Management. 📝 Working alongside David Teggart, Debora Furtado Juliao, and Anthony (Tony) Sealey. 🚀 “I am looking forward to learning more about the different types of jobs and tasks that come along with being a part of projects in different sectors, whether it's in the field or with project management.” #LeadTheWay #BuildingBeyond #WeAreWise

🌟 Spring Mechanical Milestone at 51 Melcher Street 🌟   Wise and project partners are excited to share a recent achievement at our 100,000 SF conversion of a nine-story office building into a cutting-edge life science facility at 51 Melcher Street in Boston, MA.   Thanks to #HoverboardDrones, we got a close-up look into the successful crane pick installation of four Air Source Heat Pumps (Chillers), each weighing 20,680 lbs. and measuring 40 feet in length. This mechanical milestone was a heavily coordinated process between trade partners and the City of Boston to ensure a safe day of picks.   We want to extend a big thank you to C.J. Shaughnessy Crane Service, Inc. for safely guiding the equipment through the air, as well as our partners at Aermec who provided the state-of-the-art NRB-H outdoor reversible heat pump chillers, designed for high efficiency, energy savings, and reduced sound emissions.   Project Partners: GI Partners Leggat McCall Properties STUDIO TROIKA Bala Consulting Engineers HAYES & O'NEILL VHB   Trade Partners: C.J. Shaughnessy Crane Service, Inc. Corporate Mechanical of New England Worcester Air Conditioning, LLC HTS Engineering New England Aermec   Wise Project Team: Project Executive: Andrew Cacciola Project Manager: Stephanie Sutherby Pappas Assistant Project Manager: Weston Etienne Assistant Project Manager: Victoria Aldersley Superintendent: Andrew Dell'Olio Superintendent: David DeAgazio #BostonCranePick #EvolveContinuously #BuildingBeyond #WeAreWise