The architectural and structural 2d conversion for Capitol Cove was completed on August 28th, 2007 — right on time (and on budget, thanks for asking!).

The success of the project is largely attributed to the open lines of communication between the members of the modeling team. Mohamed Aboulezz, the Virtual Construction Planner who handled on the project, says, “I believe that this has been our best project yet. We have learned a lot from our past experiences, and it really shows in the model.”

Upon completion, the model was presented to the owner and architect, who were impressed with the effort and excited to use it during the construction of the building.

The team is currently working on modeling the mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems. The architectural and structural models will be integrated with the systems models to assist with MEP coordination. The models will also be used to facilitate scheduling and constructability.

Project
Process

“The first indication that the tocci Building Corp. is not the typical, medium-sized construction management company is on the Woburn, Mass.-based firm’s Website. That is where there are quotes from famous innovators, including one by Thomas Edison that says, ‘There are no rules here—we’re trying to accomplish something.’
It is a fair assessment of the firm, which has found success by breaking tradition. The 80-employee construction management firm has forged ahead in implementing building information modeling on most of its projects and is a longtime user of integrated delivery methods.

The commitment to innovation and technology that sets the company apart comes from the vision Tocci’s leaders share to build not only better structures but also a better industry.”

Read the full article

For Immediate Release. September 12, 2007. Tocci Building Companies, Woburn, MA. Tocci continues construction on two prototype hotels for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide on the former Sheraton Inn property located on 2A off Route I-95/128 in Lexington, MA. The hotels, aloft and element, house 136 and 123 keys respectively.

The aloft product is designed to meet genX desire for a fresh, fun and stylish hotel experience with cool social amenity. aloft offers high-ceilinged loft style rooms fit-out in natural materials, enhanced technology services, pumped-up fitness facilities and social spaces ranging from quiet green space gathering spots to hip lounge areas. The concept brings Starwoodâ„¢’s upscale W style to the select-service market. The Lexington aloft, designed by Fruchtman Associates Architects, is a 4-story, 66K SF block and plank construct.

element is an extended stay brand enhanced by luxury finesse. Rooms feature gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances and pantries and compartmentalized closets for assorted shoe and garment types. Communal areas incorporate sustainable design elements such as multi-story window walls that bathe common areas in natural light, lobby water features, green courtyards and patios, ergonomic furnishings and laundry facilities designed to minimize pollution and promote water conservation. The Lexington element, designed by Costas, Kondylis and Partners, is a 4-story, 78K SF wood framed construct, and is in the process of becoming a LEED Certified Building.

Tocci is utilizing BIM, building information modeling, to facilitate an easy transition from prototypical design to construction and assure on-time delivery. Ground breaking is scheduled for November.

More on aloft hotels

More on element hotels

Tocci Building Corporation is a premier construction services firm providing turnkey development, design/build and construction management services to national and regional clients building throughout the Northeast United States. The firm, operational since 1922, employs over eighty construction planning, construction management and support staff professionals engaged in building commercial, residential and institutional projects valued from $10M to $125M.

For further information please contact Amy Thompson West, Director of Marketing.