Responding to client demand, Boston-based construction management firm expands operations in Las Vegas to support its national work
Las Vegas, Nevada — March 10, 2008—Shawmut Design and Construction (www.shawmut.com), a leading national construction management firm, today announced it has opened operations in Las Vegas. This office opening is a result of the momentum the company has been experiencing in its national business, where it continues to complete a variety of projects across the U.S. in the restaurant, retail, and gaming sectors.
Headquartered in Boston, Shawmut now has offices in six locations, including New York City, Providence, Atlantic City, Las Vegas and a recently-opened office in New Haven, Conn. The company has more than 800 employees.
In Las Vegas, Shawmut continues to focus on delivering high-quality, distinctive spaces for retail, restaurant and gaming clients. Shawmut is currently working with a variety of gaming and restaurant clients, including MGM Mirage with numerous projects at their Treasure Island property. This summer, Shawmut is slated to complete significant retail work for Encore, the new luxury resort at Wynn Las Vegas scheduled to open by the end of 2008. These projects build off the Las Vegas portfolio the firm has already completed with top-name retail clients such as Louis Vuitton, Apple, De Beers, Graff Diamonds, Tourneau and Chanel. Completed restaurants include KOI, Strip House, Yard House, Kona Grill and the Hard Rock Café.
“Shawmut’s presence in this strategic market illustrates not only our continued growth as a top, national construction firm, but more importantly our commitment to focusing on the retail, restaurant and gaming industries,” said William Hughes, Shawmut’s President and COO. “The Las Vegas market presents great opportunities within our focused market areas for a builder who understands how to deliver difficult projects in challenging environments. Our strong presence there reflects the fact that our clients, new and old, appreciate our ability to consistently deliver exceptional, personalized service.”
An “ENR Top 100”-ranked national construction management firm, Shawmut has built a reputation for delivering challenging construction projects on time and on budget, with the highest level of client service. Shawmut is one of the only construction management firms with the proven ability to deliver high-quality, demanding projects from coast to coast. The firm works with some of the most well-known brands in the retail industry, including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Burberry, Gucci, and Apple, to name a few. Shawmut’s restaurant clientele includes fine dining hot spots across the county, from Craft and Nobu in Los Angeles to Country and Masa in New York. Shawmut also works throughout the U.S. for numerous national restaurant concepts, including the Hard Rock Café, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Legal Sea Foods, and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro.
About Shawmut Design and Construction
Shawmut Design and Construction is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Boston with offices in New York, Providence, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and New Haven. Shawmut is a leading, national construction management firm providing client-oriented services in the following markets: Academic, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Cultural and Historic Preservation, Healthcare and Science, Gaming, Restaurants, Retail, Spas and Health Clubs. For more information, visit Shawmut’s website at www.shawmut.com.
