Boston, MA—July 19, 2006—Shawmut Design and Construction, a $575 million national construction management firm continues to gain industry wide recognition for its work environment, exceptional projects and outstanding people.
Boston Business Journal has named Shawmut one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in the Boston area for the third consecutive year, while Providence Business Journal awarded Shawmut’s Rhode Island office with the same distinction in Providence. Nationally, Shawmut was selected as one of the “Best AEC Firms to Work For” by Building Design & Construction and was ranked by Engineering News-Record as #89 on their list of the top 400 Contractors in the country.
Shawmut’s exceptional work on the restoration of Trinity Church in the City of Boston was widely acclaimed. The Trinity project has garnered attention from the Association of General Contractors, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Massachusetts Historic Commission, Boston Preservation Alliance, Construction Owners’ Association of America, Building Stone Magazine, and the Society of Marketing Professional Services.
In addition to these overall company accomplishments, Shawmut’s key individuals have been recognized as leaders within their fields. Les Hiscoe, Vice President of Retail, was given the Contractor Executive Achievement Award by Retail Construction Magazine. Hiscoe has been with Shawmut for nine years and has been an integral part of the growth of Shawmut’s retail group as well as the establishment of their headquarters in New York City. Shawmut Project Executive Ron Simoneau was honored recently, being named one of Providence Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty” for his eleven years of unwavering commitment to client service. During that time, Simoneau played a key role in establishing and developing Shawmut’s Providence office and has forged strong relationships with local Rhode Island colleges.
These accomplishments attest to the strength of Shawmut’s unique corporate culture which reinforces the company’s focuses on client service, attention to detail, sense of urgency, long-term view, and commitment to growing and developing the best staff possible. Shawmut has been able to maintain its culture, despite double-digit growth rates over the last several years, by adhering to its stated core values which has allowed the company to preserve its defining character while continuing to bring in and develop great people, positioning the company for continued success and recognition.
