Columbia understands the key elements of residential construction. It starts with proper planning, and collaboration with the owner and all team members. With a focus on sustainability, it is expected that these structures will offer maximum energy efficiency and value for many years to come. With our skilled staff and proven construction management resources, Columbia will guide the project from concept to reality.
Columbia's Interiors Division specializes in preconstruction and construction services for tenant improvement and interior renovation projects up to 500,000 sf. From our collaborative 100% open book approach through project close out; our experienced team is committed to delivering high quality projects on time, on budget, and with complete client satisfaction. Having worked in over 150 buildings in Downtown Boston and the Greater Boston area, on projects with clients such as Amazon and Twitter, Columbia has effective and proven project management tools and controls that ensure predictable and optimal results.
Columbia's principals are involved with every project we undertake, ensuring predictability, attention to detail and staffing continuity. Your Construction Management Plan is proactively managed and updated throughout the project, ensuring any concerns are immediately addressed. As your Construction Manager, it is our primary role to provide you with efficient coordination of design and construction services. We establish shared goals and objectives early on, aiming to foster a teamwork environment.
Columbia is a leader in Green Building Construction Management. We work together with our clients to build projects that better protect our environment and deliver the best value. Columbia is continuously involved in multiple LEED projects and we are active with the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter. We are expert administrators of LEED projects. Our dedicated in-house Sustainability Director, along with our team of LEED Accredited Professionals, facilitate throughout LEED certification. This includes proactively finding cost-effective sustainable solutions to keep projects within budget.
Columbia is distinguished by our respectful teamwork, thorough understanding and relentless planning. Starting with the big picture, we listen to our clients to appreciate their vision and cover any challenges. We then collaborate with our clients, the architect, and the engineers to make informed decisions by providing critical information throughout the entire process. Combining exhaustive investigative work, constructability reviews, accurate cost estimating and our own experienced judgement, we arrive at a systematic and balanced approach to cost, schedule, buildability, sustainability, and quality.
Columbia is a third generation, Boston-based Construction Management company. We have accomplished steady and thoughtful growth since Sam Lilly founded the company in 1925. We believe our success over a 90+ year history can be attributed to our people, our chemistry, and the culture of Columbia. We listen. We learn about our clients and immerse ourselves in understanding the clients' values, what's important to them and also what's expected of us. We roll up our sleeves and work side by-side with the client's project team in a collaborative environment exposing and solving problems to create value.