REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF JC&A’S
WORLD CLASS TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS
BERKSHIRE GREY
DOBLE ENGINEERING
GLOBAL PARTNERS
MCR TECHNOLOGIES
J.Calnan & Associates (JC&A) is known for our trademark, ‘We Build…®’ philosophy, referring to our commitment to building award-winning projects, leaders, lasting relationships and dedication to our community.
We are proud of our legacy of delivering pragmatic solutions, client service, collaboration, communication and expert attention to detail for
the past 30 years across a multitude of sectors, including Advanced Tech, Life Sciences, Robotics, Healthcare, Academic, Corporate Interiors and Commercial. A carefully cultivated team of experts who stay on the cutting edge of technology, market trends and client needs is what sets us apart from the competition and keeps JC&A consistently delivering quality projects to top tier clients.
WE BUILD… ® THE JC&A WAY
SO YOU CAN COMPETE
JC&A is one of the leading construction management firms in the burgeoning Advanced Tech industry. We understand that some of the biggest challenges facing the world today – combating climate change, improving public health, reducing construction’s carbon footprint – need to be tackled at the root. Tough Tech applies science, engineering and technology to these global challenges, and we are THE construction management firm to help you achieve your ambitious project goals on time and within budget.
SO YOU CAN CREATE SOLUTIONS
JC&A builds for the world’s most advanced Technology clients by putting their innovation needs first. Our team excels in working in challenging environments and occupied spaces. Leveraging our collective expertise and collaborative, problem-solving approach, we deliver facilities tailored to support your unique processes and strategies. Addressing the infrastructure needs of such clients involves considerations related to specialized equipment, research facilities, and stringent security requirements.
A TRUE PARTNER FOR YOUR PROJECT
We have become a trusted construction and real estate partner and take pride in helping our clients meet their growth and facility needs that are ever-changing and fluid. We have collaborated with a full range of user groups with strict security and complex infrastructure requirements, timesensitive schedules, and cleanroom environments. With a strong focus on the Northeast’s Tough Tech boom, we take pride in helping turn clients’ visions into reality.
Client Satisfaction
JC&A’s depth of Advanced Tech experience is key to how we meet client needs. Drawing from this experience, along with our depth of industry knowledge, we identify enduser requirements and collaborate with all stakeholders to exceed expectations. Whether it’s a new R&D or Advanced Manufacturing facility, Innovation Lab, or Data Center, we recognize the critical details for Advanced Tech clients. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and deliver a solutionbased approach, earning clients’ trust in our ability to get the job done.
BOSTON DYNAMICS
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 180,000 SF
LOCATION: WALTHAM, MA
• Corporate HQ and lab facilities
• Mix of manufacturing, engineering, test labs, demonstration areas, office and meeting spaces, and amenities
• 96% of the existing interior structure was retained during the fit-
out, contributing to reduced demolition and construction waste, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions while also minimizing the negative environmental impact associated with the use of new construction materials
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JC&A, as the construction lead, was an easy choice. They brought their actual team to the table day one on-site; we met everyone from the superintendent to the project managers. I knew that any team that had that level of transparency and willingness to put who’s going to do the job right in front of us were going to be a good team to work with.”
AARON SAUNDERS | CTO, BOSTON DYNAMICS
ROBOTICS & AI INSTITUTE
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 85,000 SF
LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE, MA
• Robotics & AI Institute focuses on solving the most important and fundamental challenges in robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Designed to combine the best features of a university research lab with the best features of a corporate development lab
• Led by Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics to develop technology that will increase productivity, contribute to human safety, care for people with disabilities and help people lives their lives more fully
AUTOSTORE
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ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 34,000 SF
LOCATION: SALEM, NH
• Autostore uses high-speed robots on a grid system to quickly process small orders
• New space spans 3 floors
• Includes private offices, sales demo space, R&D space, Training Grid rooms, kitchens on each floor,
classrooms, open office space, Mother’s rooms, a wellness room, conference rooms, breakout team collaboration spaces
iROBOT
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 500,000+ SF
LOCATION: BEDFORD, MA
• Projects include new construction of 150,000 SF of office, manufacturing and R&D space at world HQ
• Construction of museum to showcase iRobot products and history
• R&D areas, executive offices and conference rooms
RANKED
• Latest multi-phased renovation project includes “open ceiling plan”, and a natural wayfinding corridor connecting different departments and office features and offering visitors unique experiences through a variety of finishes
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JC&A has been a trusted partner of iRobot for over ten years now. They have built over 500,000 SF of office, R&D, and manufacturing space, including our World HQ in Bedford, MA. These renovations often took place in fully occupied buildings that can be a nuisance to employees when not managed properly. JC&A is not only highly knowledgeable and resourceful, but they bring a sense of calm and predictability to our team through their constant communication that allows us at iRobot to focus on our essential work designing and building home robots.
CHAD HASKELL, FORMERLY iROBOT
BERKSHIRE GREY
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 70,000 SF
LOCATION: BEDFORD, MA
• Gut renovation of old printing facility for new HQ and Robotics Innovation center
• Delivered in phases on the R&D side to allow BG to continue testing their products and not miss a beat with deliverables to their customers
• New reception/welcome area, executive board
room, executive offices, high-end demo suite, cafe, training center, conference and war rooms, open office space and new restrooms
• New R&D facility includes machine shop, shipping and receiving area, storage cage, restrooms/locker rooms, and product demo area
FACTORIAL ENERGY
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 67,000 SF
LOCATION: METHUEN, MA
• HQ, battery manufacturing and R&D facility
• Pilot production facility will manufacture automotivesized solid-state batteries at pre-production speed and volume
• 15,000 SF of ultra-low humidity dry rooms, safe lithium receiving areas with assembly, notching, coating, mixing and
formation spaces and both QC/QA and R&D spaces
• Factorial Energy is working with Hyundai Motor Company, Mercedes Benz and Stellantis to develop safer and higher performance solid-state EV battery cells for future passenger and commercial vehicles
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IA has a long history of working with JC&A. Having collaborated extensively with them on Tough Tech projects for clients like Amazon and iRobot, I can attest to JC&A’s technical expertise and collaborative, results-driven approach. Their team’s dedication has allowed us to consistently meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Working with JC&A’s genuinely thoughtful team is both a productive and truly enjoyable experience. In the challenging world of Tough Tech construction, JC&A is not just a contractor but a reliable and collaborative partner.”
REETIKA VIJAY | IA INTERIOR ARCHITECTS
AMAZON ROBOTICS
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT: MULTIPLE
ENGINEER: MULTIPLE
TOTAL SF: 500,000+ SF
LOCATION: MULTIPLE THROUGHOUT MA
• In Westborough, JC&A fit-out an existing 60,000 SF warehouse and new 250,000 SF shell building for a new Amazon Robotics Innovation Hub with numerous R&D, lab, manufacturing and test areas
• In North Reading, JC&A delivered a new office fit-out, an office restack and cafe expansion, and
performed multi-phased construction of two new steel, multi-story equipment mezzanines
• In Randolph, JC&A redeveloped a former retail facility to deliver Amazon’s first Robotics Delivery Station in the country with the new 2.0 configuration
DOBLE ENGINEERING
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 70,000 SF
LOCATION: MARLBOROUGH, MA
• Retrofitting of existing 70,000 SF building for new HQ
• Houses oil testing labs, electrical assembly labs and chemical storage labs
• Doble Engineering ensures reliable, safe and secure power by providing comprehensive diagnostics and engineering expertise throughout the energy industry
RIGHTHAND ROBOTICS
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 33,000 SF
LOCATION: CHARLESTOWN, MA
• R&D and office facility
• JC&A performed a full demo of the existing building. New AHUs, complete fire protection system, electrical upgrades, new elevator and complete FA and life safety upgrades throughout were essential
• Righthand Robotics’ new space includes open office and collaborative space, new kitchen with bar and louge area, private offices and Robotics R&D and testing facilities
ABIOMED: A JOHNSON & JOHNSON COMPANY
CLIENT:
OPM:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 200,000+ SF
• Campus-wide project for a confidential global med/tech client at their headquarters
• Design-build program involves the construction of nearly 200,000 square feet of new space, including both building conversions and extensive renovations to existing, fully occupied structures
• Specialized R&D labs, QA/QC labs, a state-of-
the-art ISO 7 cleanroom, a cGMP fulfillment center, and new office space.
• Construction of a Class 10,000 cleanroom and a 70,000-square-foot cGMP fulfillment center
• Scope includes a new Patient Experience Center, a full-service kitchen and cafeteria, a gymnasium with locker rooms, executive suites, new bathrooms, and flexible open office space
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JC&A has been honored to provide construction management and preconstruction services across the Northeast for 30 years, supporting clients in the Life Sciences, Advanced Tech, Academic, Healthcare, Robotics, Ground Up and Corporate sectors. We are incredibly proud to see so many of our clients, including Acushnet Companies, Charles River Labs, St Gobain, Boston Dynamics, Bose, Revvity, Ocean Spray, GE, Welch’s, Keurig, IPG Photonics, Haemonetics and Biogen on the BBJ’s list of Largest Manufacturers for 2026!”
JIM CAHILL | PRESIDENT | PARTNER, JC&A
SAINT GOBAIN
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 40,000 SF
LOCATION: WILMINGTON,MA
• World-class global research and development center at 100 Research Drive in Wilmington, MA.
• JC&A was involved in the project from preconstruction through delivery, transforming an existing ACF laboratory into an Industrial Chemistry lab.
• Project highlights include the installation of new environmental testing chambers, a complete reconfiguration of the lab footprint, and updated finishes.
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 2,500 SF
LOCATION: NORTHBORO, MA
• The team also upgraded and commissioned the pH neutralization systems, boiler plants, and tepid water systems, while installing over 20 fume hoods.
• Lab renovation for Saint Gobain’s ENC (Engineering & Chemistry) lab
• Large, multidisciplinary research center focuses on creating future products and processes in areas like building science, innovative materials, and advanced plastic.
• Dedicated Life Sciences Lab for biopharmaceutical applications, including testing single-use systems and fluid management for the medical and cell/gene therapy markets.
EIT ZOLLNER
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 100,000 SF
LOCATION: SALEM, NH
• 100,000 SF electronics manufacturing facility in Salem, NH
• Demolition of the existing space and fitout and expansion of empty shell space into an electronics manufacturing facility for circuit board production and testing
• The planned expansion allowed for additional production options and additional potential for customer projects. Expansion of the Salem location also anchors the strategically important position on the East Coast for EIT Zollner and reinforces its presence in the relevant markets there, Industrial Electronics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Aerospace and Defense
$3 of work in place
Consecutive
19 YEARS as a Top Corporate Philanthropist
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15 since founding of Team IMPACT as a Best Place to Work
120,000
Volunteer hours among JC&A employees per year
YEARS YEARS
125 Employees YEARS
4 Ranked in the Top 3 as a Boston Globe Top Place to Work
GE VERNOVA
CLIENT:
ARCHITECT:
ENGINEER:
TOTAL SF: 55,000 SF
LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE, MA
• 55,000 SF Global HQ for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, dubbed GE Vernova.
• Class A+ modern office space in a historic brick and wood beam building. The new space is home to 200+ employees
• The sleek and modern new space includes an open-
office concept with flex private office spaces and dedicated offices, a demo lab, a video production studio, wellness rooms, multiple conference/ huddle rooms, a cafe with ample seating, an IT genius bar, and a Library, featuring a secret entrance to their private Speakeasy.
CONSISTENTLY NAMED A ‘TOP PLACE TO WORK’ BY THE BOSTON GLOBE
