Posted on October 7, 2022
BOND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (BBC) NAMES CAROLYN CAMPOT AS VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & CLIENT DEVELOPMENT
Carolyn Campot
BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building), the Northeast’s premier building construction firm, announced today Carolyn Campot has been named as the company’s first Vice President of Marketing and Client Development.
“At BOND Building we are always looking for ways to expand our presence in the industry and showcase the talented individuals who are part of our organization, said Frank Hayes, president of BOND Building. “We believe Carolyn’s experience, talent, and creativity will showcase BOND Building’s deep bench of talent and track record of success to support our brand and goals for growth.”
In this role, Campot will lead overall marketing efforts associated with strategic client development across all sectors. Building on her track record of increased sales and brand visibility, Campot will oversee a team of three professionals focused on strategically positioning BOND Building in key markets, supporting all existing business and relationships, and driving new sector goals. She will also support and streamline proposal generation and presentation preparation as well as work with senior leadership to customer and relationship development.
An accomplished industry leader and creative professional, Campot brings over 25 years of senior marketing and business development experience from some of the region’s most well-known construction management and development firms. Campot will lead a dynamic marketing team and utilize her expertise in strategic planning, implementation of marketing initiatives, and creativity to her new role with BOND Building. Campot received a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Bloomsburg University and currently lives with her family north of Boston.
“This is such a great opportunity, and one I couldn’t be more excited to step into,” said Campot. “There is so much space for growth with BOND Building, so to be at the helm, leading a team of dedicated, hardworking, and deeply knowledgeable individuals as we execute BBC’s strategic vision is super exciting.”
Posted on November 5, 2021
Long-awaited helideck built adjacent to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center will quicken arrivals at Emergency Department and improve patient outcomes
BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building), a premier full-service construction management and general contracting firm, recently completed design-build services for the construction of a 3,000-square-foot, one-story, elevated helideck at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC) in Burlington, Massachusetts.
BOND Building completed construction of this $3 million project in collaboration with FEC Heliports, Cube 3 Architects, RW Sullivan Engineering, Souza True & Partners, Allen & Major Associates, and Haley & Aldrich.
“We’re very grateful to the project team for the collaboration in delivering this critical work,” said Frank Hayes, President of BOND Building. “The new helideck provides an important step in a critical access path to patients entering the Emergency Department; we’re proud to have provided this upgrade to the facility.”
The new helideck, now located outside of the LHMC’s Emergency Department will provide quicker access to the hospital. The pre-existing helipad was a short distance away from the hospital campus and only accessible via ambulance transfer.
BOND Building engaged the specialist heliport subcontractor, FEC Heliports, to design and build the helideck. The construction required drilled caissons, concrete grade beams, and structural steel. The MEPs are fed from inside the ground floor of the building to provide fire suppression and snow melt systems to the deck.
“The construction of this new helideck helps improve patient care by providing a seamless transition from a helicopter into the Emergency Center,” said Malcolm Creighton, MD, emergency medicine at LHMC. “As the only Level 1 trauma center north of Boston, every minute saved in the transportation of a critically-ill or trauma patient helps ensure they get the quickest possible care, allowing for the best medical outcome.”
Posted on October 26, 2021
BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building), a premier full-service construction management and general contracting firm, today announced that David Capaldo AIA, LEED AP, BOND Building’s Vice President responsible for public sector services, has been appointed to the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Designer Selection Board (DSB). The selection comes after he was nominated by the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc. (AGC MA).
“The AGC nominated David Capaldo to represent the expertise of constructors who are members of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc.,” said John S. Ferrante, CEO and President of the AGC MA. “Mr. Capaldo has a wealth of experience in the Public Construction Sector and as a registered architect will be able to speak to constructability and practical application of the designers presented to the DSB.”
The DSB is an autonomous 11-member board that selects designers for state building projects and Commonwealth charter school projects. It acts as the central administrative authority for the selection of firms to provide design services for public building construction projects throughout the Commonwealth.
Members of the board include three Registered Architects, three Registered Engineers and two representatives of the public, all appointed by the Governor. It also includes one Registered Architect appointed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), one Registered Engineer appointed by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC-MA), and one General Contractor appointed by the AGC; this position is now being held by Capaldo of BOND Building.
“David has an impressive track record of success delivering large, complex public facilities projects and he will be an immediate asset to the DSB,” said Tony Bond, President and CEO of BOND. “We’re proud to have David represent BOND Building in this important and prestigious position.”
Capaldo has almost 30 years of construction management experience working in the public sector and has collaborated with over 20 Massachusetts cities and towns to create new and improved public facilities. His extensive knowledge of the construction administrative process and public design have resulted in repeat projects with notable clients such as the City of Quincy, the City of Fitchburg, the Town of Wakefield, and the City of Lowell.
Capaldo is a licensed AIA architect having taken classes at Boston Architectural College. He is also a licensed construction supervisor, holds an MCCPO certification and is a LEED AP accredited professional.
Visit the BOND Building website at bond-building.com to learn more about public construction services.
Posted on October 4, 2021
BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building), a premier full-service construction management and general contracting firm, today announced that Tim Peer, P.E., BOND Building’s Vice President of District Energy, was selected for renewal of his appointment to the Board of Directors of the International District Energy Association (IDEA), at the 2021 annual conference and tradeshow in Austin, Texas.
The International District Energy Association (IDEA) is one of the energy industry’s foremost organizations representing over 2,200 members from nearly 30 countries. Its mission is to foster leadership in providing reliable, economical, efficient and environmentally sound district heating, district cooling and combined heat and power. Peer has been actively involved with IDEA for over 20 years and is serving a second three-year term on its board of industry leading professionals from around the globe.
“At a time when managing and sustaining the world’s limited energy resources is so critical, IDEA has worked with the industry to make substantial advances in the production, delivery and management of energy” said Tony Bond, President and CEO of BOND. “We’re proud to have Tim represent BOND Building on IDEA’s Board of Directors and applaud him on this well-deserved recognition of his accomplishments in the energy services field.”
Peer is responsible for leading BOND Building’s District Energy market sector, with a focus on developing new strategies and integrated solutions that exceed client expectations. A licensed professional engineer, Tim has over 30 years of experience in the evolving power and energy industry, specializing in campus district heating, cooling and micro grids. He has a unique and diverse skillset leading the construction of many complex projects. These include not only central utility plants and distribution systems, but also natural gas delivery systems and substations.
Visit the BOND Building website at bond-building.com to learn more about district energy and power generation services.
Posted on September 30, 2021
BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building), a premier full-service construction management and general contracting firm, today announced it is the recipient of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) New England Chapter Project Achievement Award for the major renovation project at the Fitchburg City Hall Campus. BOND Building received the award at the 2021 CMAA-NE Mark H. Hasso Project Excellence Program luncheon on Thursday, September 30 at the Omni Parker House in Boston, MA.
BOND Building completed construction of this $20.3 million restoration in collaboration with Colliers Project Leaders, the owner’s project manager, and design partner ICON Architecture. The major renovation of the historic city hall building is a key component of Fitchburg’s ongoing downtown economic development that is aimed at revitalizing the local community.
“We’re honored to be recognized by the CMAA for our work on the Fitchburg City Hall Campus,” said Frank Hayes, President of BOND Building. “BOND Building would like to thank Mayor Stephen L. DiNatale, our building partners, and the community for their cooperation and dedication to this complex renovation.”
In 2012, the building was declared unsafe for occupancy. Now, the exterior building has been fully restored to its original state with the interior renovated to accommodate 14 administrative departments, including the Office of the Mayor. An adjacent building that was formerly a bank, donated by Bank of America, has been converted into a legislative building and now houses the City Council Chambers. The renovation has transformed the building into a modern and efficient workplace for city administrators to better serve Fitchburg residents.
Originally built in 1853, Fitchburg City Hall is considered a local historic landmark and is also being recommended for listing on the National Register of Historical Places with the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
Posted on June 28, 2021
BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building), the Northeast’s premier building construction firm, has officially broken ground on an emergency department expansion project for Elliot Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. The BOND Building project team and executives celebrated this milestone alongside elected officials, hospital leadership and other healthcare providers at a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 18. Speakers included Joyce Craig, Mayor of Manchester, Dr. Greg Baxter, President of Elliot Health System, and Dr. Joseph Guarnaccia, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Elliot Hospital.
“The new ED was designed to accommodate the needs of the growing Greater Manchester community by increasing bed capacity, providing advanced technology, and most importantly, providing increased privacy and safety within the busiest emergency department in the state,” said John Leary, RN, NR-P, TCRN, Director of Emergency Services at Elliot Hospital. “Further, the additional space will improve operational workflows for staff to provide outstanding care and document at the bedside. Our ED team collaborated in all phases of the design process to achieve the highest quality of patient care and safety for those we serve every day.”
BOND Building will provide design-build services for the 22,000 square-foot project. The phased renovation and addition will include three new trauma bays, 32 private rooms, four pediatric exam rooms, and six psychiatric evaluation rooms to treat the nearly 65,000 patients that visit Elliot’s emergency department every year. It will house acute treatment, circulation, nurse station and staff areas, reception and waiting, security, support space, and an X-ray machine.
The project was originally slated to begin last year but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional time gave the design-build team an opportunity to redesign the reception, waiting room and triage areas as well as add a rapid treatment area to the floorplan. The modifications will allow the hospital to isolate infectious patients, increase ventilation and air filtration systems, and add additional oxygen ports to care for an increased number of patients, making it better equipped to handle future pandemics.
“We are grateful for the relationship we’ve built with Elliot Health System and value their partnership in delivering this cutting-edge project,” said Mike Walsh, Vice President of Healthcare & Life Sciences at BOND Building. “The emergency department expansion will ensure that Elliot is better equipped to provide outstanding care to its patients, and we’re proud to be working towards this vision.”
The designers for the project are e4H, Simon Design, Fuss & O’Neill and BR+A. The first phase, expected to be completed in February 2022, will include construction of the new building and moving reception, triage, and rapid triages areas into it. Phase two will include moving the rest of the emergency department and services into the building. The full project is expected to be completed in early 2023.
Posted on May 21, 2021
BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building), a premier full-service construction management and general contracting firm, has been awarded the 2021 Preservation Massachusetts Paul & Niki Tsongas Award for its major renovation project at the historic city hall building at 718 Main Street in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Since 1988, Preservation Massachusetts’ highest honor, the Paul & Niki Tsongas Award, has recognized the very best in historic preservation efforts, individuals, and achievements across the Commonwealth. BOND Building received the award at the 2021 Preservation Awards, celebrated virtually on Thursday, May 20. The event coincided with National Historic Preservation Month, which celebrates the nation’s heritage through historic places.
“The 2021 Preservation Award recipients embody the possibilities that preservation creates for our communities, our citizens, and our future,” said Jim Igoe, President of Preservation Massachusetts. “Preservation is about more than a historic building or landscape—it preserves people’s stories, the places where they live and work, and lessons for the future. We can tell a more complete American story by including all people, places, and possibilities. This year’s award recipients represent the strong foundations and supportive collaborations helping make that a reality.”
The Fitchburg City Hall renovation project is a prominent component of the city’s ongoing downtown economic development that is aimed at revitalizing the local community. The renovation has transformed the building into a modern and efficient workplace for city administrators to better serve Fitchburg residents.
“The historical significance of the building is so important to the people of Fitchburg,” said Mayor of Fitchburg Stephen L. DiNatale during the award ceremony. “This is a city hall for all.”
The exterior building has been fully restored to its original state with the interior renovated to accommodate 14 administrative departments, including the Office of the Mayor. An adjacent building that was formerly a bank, donated by Bank of America, has been converted into a legislative building and now houses the City Council Chambers.
“Restoring and preserving historic structures is a privilege and responsibility that we take very seriously, and we’re grateful for this recognition” said Pamela Bailey, Senior Project Manager at BOND Building and lead on the project. “The building was completed with meticulous planning and extensive collaboration with owners. We’re extremely proud to have delivered a building that stands as a point of pride for the city, and that pays tribute to the history made inside.”
Posted on April 8, 2021
BOSTON, MA – BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building) the Northeast’s premier building construction firm, has completed the structural steel work on the new Maria Weston Chapman Middle School in Weymouth, MA. BOND Building celebrated this milestone alongside members of the school, elected officials, and community members at a topping off ceremony on April 7, 2021, at which the final steel beam was placed into position signifying the successful completion of the framing of the structure. The ceremony took place outside, with face coverings required and social distancing guidelines enforced.
“It will make a difference for the kids. It will make a difference for the community. It will make a difference for everyone in this neighborhood,” said Massachusetts Representative Ronald Mariano (D-Norfolk) at the ceremony. “The impact is five times what you expect it to be.”
Chapman Middle School will host 1,470 students in grades 6-8. The 252,170 SF structure is an innovative project that promises to usher students into a modern era for learning. Designed by HMFH Architects, Inc., the $164M (total project budget) facility features three distinct academic wings which will surround centrally located exploratory labs. These labs will be built around the school’s ‘Town Square,’ a central gathering area that functions as the dining facility. Wings to the west and south of the ‘Town Square’ will house an auditorium, a central kitchen, administrative offices, music spaces, and a fully renovated gymnasium and fitness area.
“BOND Building takes great pride in creating innovative education spaces and has been honored to engage in this project with the town of Weymouth,” said Frank Hayes, president of BOND Building. “This cutting-edge learning facility will offer students top-of-the-line technology that will really elevate and enhance the learning experience, and we’re excited to be part of the team creating that vision.”
The project included the demolition of the former Maria Weston Chapman Middle School, originally built in 1961, except for the gymnasium which will be fully renovated. The demolition, new construction, and renovation is taking place in close proximity to the surrounding neighborhood. While keeping safety at the forefront, BOND Building is also making sure to minimize disruption, implementing several construction mitigation strategies including noise mitigation and monitoring, dust control and monitoring, vibration monitoring, traffic management plans, and a community outreach and notification system.
“We are at our best working closely with all stakeholders to develop comprehensive plans for safety, mitigation and efficiency; we aim to be a good neighbor to the surrounding community” said David Capaldo, director of public education for BOND Building. “This project was no different and I am proud of the project team that is delivering this new middle school on time and on budget.”
“Our architect, HMFH Architects; our Owner’s Project Manager, Hill International; and our construction manager, BOND Building, will be on time and on budget, and how do I know this?” said Jack McCarthy, Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority, during the ceremony. “Because they’ve done this for us all over the Commonwealth.”
Posted on February 24, 2021
For the past decade, BOND Building has played an instrumental role in building state-of-art facilities for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This esteemed institution is where medical professionals provide world-class care to cancer patients and where scientists, through cutting-edge research, work tirelessly to develop cures for cancer. It goes without saying, this type of work requires an unconventional approach and a construction management partner who understands the deep complexities that go into these life-changing projects.
#1: It’s All About the Mechanics
Building labs means taking an entirely different approach than a traditional building. Labs demand complex mechanical systems, carry certain power requirements, and due to the increased air changes per hour in the ventilation system, must minimize potential chemical exposure.
BOND Building recently completed work on the 41,000 square foot Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Longwood Center on Floor 8, a project which included biology and chemistry wet laboratory research spaces. It required our team to manage the installation of air vacuums, specialty storage, fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, RODI system, cold rooms, and a dedicated roof exhaust system, just to name a few. Because the research performed uses several specialized chemicals, the space requires a certain amount of air changes per hour. These factors led us to fully use BOND Building’s Integrated Services team. Their BIM assistance with the complex installation helped us maintain other tenant and base building spaces. We integrated project components into the Siemens building automation system which allows technicians to monitor their computer screens for alarms, troubleshoot, and maintain correct pressures and air change rates in labs. This is all in an effort to adjust the system as we go to make sure it functions optimally.
#2: Prioritization of People and Purpose
End-User Requirements: Whether we are working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, or Mass Eye and Ear, listening to the end-users is critical. The complex technical aspects of their projects require excellent communication. In order to maximize space effectiveness, we work closely with the end-users to understand how they perform best in their workspaces. The needs of a lab scientist are different than a hospital nurse or an eye specialist. These diverse voices play a critical role in the planning and development of clinical and research areas.
Changing Needs: Shifting space demands are also impacting end-users. Due to COVID-19, we are seeing an increased need for life science space. Vaccine refrigeration – a critical component in today’s world – is driving an increased need for remote lab buildings with capacity to hold freezer farms. The pandemic has also established the reliability of remote work which has lessened office space demands. This is propelling interest in converting un-needed offices into lab space. The questions then becomes: Can that transformation be done safely and effectively? Does that space make sense for what the owner is trying to achieve? By understanding the vision and need, BOND Building can evaluate prospective real estate options and determine what’s achievable in the space.
Purposeful Work: As BOND Building recently worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the team witnessed the newborn patients admitted to the NICU, they were reminded why the work they do is so important. It became more than just a “job” and the entire team pulled together and completed the project on time to keep the unit running as efficiently as possible for the end-users.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Longwood Center Floor 6 Breakout Space
#3: Checks and Balances – And Plenty of Them
When building labs and encountering gases, extra safety precautions are a top priority. When too many chemicals are present with faulty ventilation, discharges and “sick buildings” are dangerous possibilities. Add to this all the different subcontractors and varying stakeholder expectations, and lab work has a lot of layers to it.
To keep track of it all and keep everyone in the scheduling loop, BOND Building uses Microsoft Power BI, a data visualization software. The Power BI dashboard allows the team to map out the entire project and track the installation of different features on a daily basis. This includes showing on an interactive map exactly where the work is taking place, which phase a task is in, what percentage of the task has already been completed, and when it will be done. The ability to concretely track task progression goes a long way in keeping us safe; building trust with the client and our project partners; and allowing us to optimize the schedule, be efficient, and ultimately save time and budget. While collaborative tools like Power BI are more common these days, BOND Building was one of the first to use it.
Power BI Dashboard Showing HVAC Ductwork Status
“We placed an extreme amount of value on transparency and communication over the course of this project at the Longwood Center,” said John Follett, Project Manager, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “The BOND Building team had their arms around every single aspect of the construction, and kept our team updated with each and every development from preconstruction planning to project completion. This allowed an efficient and seamless development of lab space to best support our researchers and practitioners in their critical work.”
For the DFCI lab project in particular, the BOND Building team relied heavily on a software called Touch Plan, meeting with subcontractors and foremen every day to go over scheduling, deliveries, and other project details. This allowed the entire project team to work efficiently, saving money and resources, and ensuring everyone moved synchronously, avoiding situations where one task may have held up another.
Our approach to extra care and preciseness begins in the Preconstruction Phase, long before anything is built. By leveraging technology to develop logistics plans supported by modeled renderings, BOND Building’s in-house Reality Capture, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), and Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) services professionals visually plan impacts to the site before construction.
To avoid illness or injury, BOND Building puts appropriate checks and balances in place by having our in-house QA/QC team work alongside the owner’s contracted commissioning agent. The BOND Building QA/QC team starts this process and their work on ‘Day One’ of the project and remains an active participant through closeout.
Power BI Dashboard Showing MEP Coordination
#4: Liaison Layer
It goes without saying that many of our end-users are not familiar with construction contracting, nor should they be. They know what they want and how they want the system to work, but they may not fully understand cost ramifications or how to best structure contract documents. This is where BOND Building differentiates itself; we can act as a liaison among subcontractors, end-users, and the engineers. We speak all of their languages and can help quickly close communication gaps.
Take for instance, coordinating the automatic temperature control system. Once that system is designed and submitted by the vendor, we pull in the end-users, along with the engineers, and make sure that the system is configured to the end-user’s needs and expectations. Oftentimes, the automatic temperature control vendor installs the system and when it comes to commissioning, there’s fragmentation in what the end-user wants and what was installed. Sometimes the contract drawings do not capture small nuances that make a big difference to the end-user. We make sure the system is turned over the way it needs to be. That’s an example of how we go above and beyond, because when the job is done and we have left the building, everyone needs to be happy.
Parting Perspective
When a patient visits a healthcare facility for an exam or a procedure, they don’t necessarily think about how everything came together – how the furniture and the specialized equipment was installed, or how that particular room fits into the master plan of the entire facility, or how critical live-saving research was carried out. However, in order for these buildings to facilitate world-class care and cutting-edge research, they must be constructed with extreme attention to detail and with highly technical procedures.
BOND Building has a wealth of experience and expertise in constructing these technically-challenging and complex structures while implementing the highest standards of safety and performance. Throughout the course of a project, we manage all facets that go into these vital institutions.
BOND Building strives for client satisfaction throughout the project’s entire lifecycle. Going above and beyond – and when needed – working weekends and holidays, answering emails at all hours, and reviewing drawings are all just part of what we do. At the end of the day, the knowledge that lives are being changed by the research carried out in these critical labs is gratifying. We understand that we are part of the long-term vision, i.e., the larger mission of healthcare facilities helping people. We take great pride in this role, and never lose sight of the importance that our work has on the lives of so many.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Longwood Center Floor 6 BIM Box MEP Coordination During Construction
Mike Walsh, LEED AP is a Vice President at BOND Building Construction, Inc., and a key champion of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Group’s operations and client relationships.
Josh Wilder is a Senior MEP Automation Manager at BOND Building Construction, Inc. with 20+ years of MEP systems and automation experience, specializing in Siemens’ systems.
Posted on December 11, 2020
BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building) is proud to announce that Olivia Gardner, CM-BIM, CM-Lean, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager, has been named one of the 40 Under 40 Outstanding Women in Construction by the national non-profit association Professional Women in Construction (PWC).
The award, presented to 40 professionals who are under the age of 40 years old, was presented at PWC’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, which took place virtually on December 10.
“PWC is a fantastic organization and I am honored to be recognized alongside my fellow female construction, architecture, and engineering professionals,” said Gardner. “I’m very thankful to my colleagues who nominated me and to the PWC Selection Committee for choosing to highlight my work at BOND Building.”
As BOND Building’s VDC Manager, Olivia is an expert in using the latest technologies to significantly improve the way projects are delivered. She works closely with clients, consultants, and design teams to leverage the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), laser scanning, AutoDesk BIM 360, and other technologies to reduce cost and improve efficiency. She is an advocate for using visual tools to enhance communication, speed up project delivery, and facilitate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) systems’ coordination.
“Olivia is an extremely valued member of our team. Her deep knowledge of virtual construction technologies consistently enables BOND Building to improve coordination, eliminate waste, and increase the overall success of projects – with our clients being the beneficiaries every time,” said Frank Hayes, President of BOND Building. “This prestigious award is a testament to the exceptional work she has done throughout the course of her career.”
Olivia is a member of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) Boston chapter, and a BiWIC Committee Member for the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA). She graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in facilities planning & management.