South Coast Improvement Completes Atria Marland Place

(Newswire.net — June 10, 2015) Marion, MA –South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently finished a restoration of the former Marland Manufacturing Company. Atria’s Marland Place, owned by Atria Senior Living Group, will be a senior living community for Andover’s active older adults. 

“This project should be Exhibit A of what you can do with these old, yet historic mill properties,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement. “When we started work, pigeons were living inside the building. Now, look at it. it’s gorgeous, 

The $4 million renovation of the former textile mill included a complete gut and demo of the entire interior of building, as well as a repointing of the entire brick façade.

In addition, the renovated building features: all new electrical, HVAC, plumbing and Life Safety; new framing and reconfiguration of existing space to accommodate needs of incoming administrative offices with continuous ongoing consultation as to maintaining historical aspects of the building; site work around entire building to facilitate new MEP hookups and feeds as well as ensuring proper drainage; construction of a new elevator and shaft for ADA compliance; and roofing, flashing and moisture protection.

“As a general contractor, we love new construction as well as the next contractor, but there’s something special about restoring these historic buildings and bringing them into the 21^st century that brings a great feeling of satisfaction,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “In fact, I’d say it’s probably the most stunning transformation of a property that I’ve been involved with in my 30-plus years in construction.” 

Work began on the Atria Marland Place began on November 1 and was completed on time and under budget on May 26, 2015.

Based in Marion, Mass., South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.