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Tocci Building Corporation:
Drawing on a century’s worth of expertise Tocci Building Corporation of Woburn, MA has mastered multiple delivery methods and enhanced its offerings with VDC, IPD and BIM methodologies. Written by Kevin Doyle Produced by Stephen Marino
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onstruction companies that have been in business for nearly 100 years learn a few things about technology, delivery methods and meeting the expectations of key stakeholders on every project. Tocci Building Corporation is one of those companies.
level winner for Exemplary Worksite Health Promotion recognizing its stellar corporate health and wellness program. The company is a 23-time winner of a National Safety Award presented by the Massachusetts chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Established in 1922 and based in Woburn, MA, Tocci Building Corporation has mastered multiple delivery methods and has enhanced its work by utilizing Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). It holds the distinction of delivering the Northeast’s first project via Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in 2008, the contract model and design/construction process that allows all parties to work in a cooperative and collaborative environment while optimizing cost, design and efficiency.
Safety Initiatives
The company employs approximately 100 full-time staff and works throughout the New England and Mid-Atlantic states under the direction of CEO John L. Tocci. In addition to its expertise in IPD and VDC, the company provides Construction Management at Risk, Design/Build, Building Information Management (BIM) and Program Management solutions for its clients. The company has earned a number of prestigious awards, including being named the 2016 WorkWell Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) bronze
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The AGC Award recognizes the development and successful implementation of industry-leading
Tocci Building Corporation | 5 standards and provides incentives for the evaluation and improvement of existing protocol. To qualify for a Safety Award companies must participate in the AGC program for three consecutive years and record either zero lost-day incidence or maintain an incidence case rate of 25% below the average rate of all participating companies. How does Tocci do it? Before work starts on any site, job-specific safety protocols are developed. While
OSHA requirements are the industry standard, Tocci manages its sites to a higher level of compliance. The company’s safety culture includes weekly safety bulletins, ongoing training, OSHA certification for key personnel, and subcontractor Toolbox Talks. Every measure is designed to ensure that workers remain safe.
Key Projects Coppersmith Village: The 56unit affordable housing residential development for the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) features mid-rise towers, 15 townhomes and 3,000 square feet of ground level retail located in East Boston along the inner harbor. It is seeking LEED Silver certification. Value engineering strategies are being used to meet budget restrictions for the multiphased project that is receiving funding from multiple sources. VDC is being used for overhead coordination mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Work on the $33m project began in December 2016. Partners include Narrow Gate Architecture, Nitsch Engineering and Helical Drilling. 225 Binney Street: This Cambridge (MA) project earned Engineering News Record’s 2014 Best Office/Retail/ Mixed-Use Development Award. Tocci provided owner’s representation and program management services for construction of the six-story, 307,000sf building located in Kendall Square for
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Biogen, Inc. – the first of eight buildings in the sprawling Alexandria Center that is now recognized as the nation’s largest landlord for life sciences companies. The steel structure features a terra cotta façade and includes a conference center, cafeteria and underground parking. It earned LEED Gold certification. The company also worked on the campus’s 50 Binney Street, 75/125 Binney Street and 100 Binney Street phases of the overall project. Marlborough Hospital Cancer Pavilion: The 14,000sf $12.7m cancer treatment wing is the first
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completed healthcare IPD project in New England. Tocci worked with architect S/L/A/M and Marlborough Hospital on the project that includes a state-of-the-art linear accelerator for radiation oncology, a CT Simulator for diagnostic imaging, and outpatient medical oncology services. 88 Wareham Street: This 27-unit mixed use development in Boston’s South End will cover 41,000sf in a six-story structure. The footprint is wedged between an existing apartment building and concurrent construction of another project. The underground parking features
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Tocci Building Corporation | 9 and automated hydraulic lift system to maximize space. The project is in conjunction with Brian Healy Architects and Cresset Development and is Tocci’s third endeavor with Cresset.
Looking Ahead With nearly 100 years of experience behind it and its unyielding commitment to seeking innovative solutions, Tocci seems poised to embark on a successful second century. The company’s smart use of new products, methods and technology brings value to every project and enhances the company’s flawless execution.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Name: Tocci Building Corporation Country: U.S. Industry: Construction Est: 1922 Premier Services: Construction Management CEO: John L. Tocci Website: www.tocci.com
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Tocci Construction 660 Main Street Woburn, MA 01801 t (781) 935-5500 f (781) 935-1888 btocci@tocci.com