Institutional

Preserving Structures That Serve Communities

Institutional buildings require a careful balance of preservation, safety, and functionality. We bring experience and precision to every project, ensuring these important spaces remain dependable and well-maintained for years to come.

Featured Institutional PROJECT

Museum of Science in Boston

Abbot was recently contracted to undertake a complex masonry restoration and repair project at the Museum of Science in Boston. Abbot had completed several smaller projects for the Museum in the past, and had developed a strong relationship with their facilities team.

The Museum initially hired a firm to provide an overall assessment of the building and to develop a schedule of essential work based on safety standards. The firm developed a timeline that identified items requiring immediate attention, and subsequent work to be completed within two to five years.

Our Institutional Portfolio

Porcellian Club

Comprehensive Masonry Repair Project

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Architect:

Wessling Architects, Braintree, MA

Timeline:

March – October 2021

Cost:

N/A

Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (BPSI)

Restoration of Historical Puddingstone Building

Location:

Newton, MA

Owner:

BPSI, Newton, MA

Architect:

SchwartzSilver Architects, Boston, MA

Timeline:

Summer – Fall 2024

Cost:

N/A

Riverside Theatre

Comprehensive Repair of Historic Theatre Building

Location:

Hyde Park, MA

Owner:

Inspire Arts and Music, Hyde Park, MA

Architect:

Wessling Architects, Braintree, MA

Timeline:

July 2024

Cost:

N/A

First Haitian Baptist Church of Boston

Rear Wall Repair (Phase 1)

Location:

Roxbury, MA

Timeline:

September 2023

Cost:

N/A

Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (JCC)

Chimney Repair

Location:

Newton, MA

Timeline:

Summer 2023

Cost:

N/A

Wentworth Institute of Technology – Evans Way/Tadbury Hall

Masonry Repairs on College Dormitory Building

Location:

Boston, MA

Owner:

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Timeline:

April – August 2023

Cost:

N/A

Sacred Hearts Parish

Masonry Repair

Location:

Haverhill, MA

Owner:

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston

Timeline:

July – August 2022

Cost:

N/A

Congregation Kehillath Israel

Restoration of the Front and Side Facades of Brookline Synogogue

Location:

Brookline, MA

Owner:

Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline, MA

Architect:

Handlin Garrahan & Associates, Cambridge, MA

Timeline:

April – December 2016

Cost:

$1,000,000

66 Louis Prang Street

Restoration of 4-Story Student Dormitory

Location:

Boston, MA

Owner:

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA

Timeline:

May – June 2016

Cost:

$100,000

Philips Library – Plummer Hall

Historic Restoration of Exterior Facades

Location:

Salem, MA

Owner:

Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA

Architect:

Schwartz/Silver Architects, Boston, MA

Timeline:

April – September 2014

Cost:

$1,000,000

Roslindale Senior Non-Profit Housing

Brick and Masonry Weatherproofing

Location:

15 Blue Ledge Drive, Roslindale, MA

Owner:

Roslindale Senior Non-Profit Housing, Roslindale, MA

Design:

R.J. Kenney Assoc., Inc., Plainville, MA

Timeline:

June – November 2006

Cost:

$165,279.00

Brooke House

Restoration of Exterior Façade

Location:

107 Park Drive, Boston, MA

Owner:

Community Resources for Justice, Boston MA

Design:

Criterium-Turner Engineers, Goffstown, NH

Timeline:

March – November 2006

Cost:

$717,000

St. James Episcopal Church

Historical Masonry

Location:

1991 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

Owner:

St. James Property Committee, Cambridge, MA

Design:

Davies & Bibbins Architects, Cambridge, MA

Timeline:

February – August 2007

Cost:

$379,391

Eastern Nazarene College

Major Restoration to Library Entrance

Location:

Quincy, MA

Contractor:

Early Day Construction, Nashua, NH

Design:

Silverman Trykowski Associates, Boston, MA

Timeline:

April – August 2008

Cost:

$260,000

Harbor Health Services

Restoration of Front and Courtyard Facades

Location:

1135 Morton Street, Mattapan, MA

Owner:

Harbor Health Services, Mattapan, MA

Contractor:

Bowdoin Construction, Needham, MA

Design:

Melton Ferre Associates, Boston, MA

Timeline:

July 2009

Cost:

$400,000

The Fessenden School

Restoration of Academic Building

Location:

West Newton, MA

Owner:

The Fessenden School

Timeline:

July – September 2009

Cost:

$70,000

Quincy Medical Center

Restoration of Emergency Room Entrance

Location:

Quincy, MA

Owner:

Quincy Medical Center

Design:

Meridian Consulting, Canton, MA

Timeline:

May – November 2009

Cost:

$500,000

New Hope Baptist Church

Location:

740 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

Owner:

New Hope Baptist Church

Timeline:

April 2009 – May 2010

Cost:

$60,000

Bentley College Collins Hall

Restoration of Exterior Wall

Location:

Waltham, MA

Owner:

Bentley College, Waltham, MA

Design:

RMX Northeast, Milford, MA

Timeline:

August 2010

Cost:

$37,000

Temple Ohabei Shalom

Restoration of Sanctuary Entrance Staircase

Location:

Brookline, MA

Owner:

Temple Ohabei Shalom, Brookline, MA

Timeline:

October – November 2010

Cost:

$39,400

St. Anne’s Parish

Restoration of Brick Tower

Location:

52-54 Thurston Street, Somerville, MA

Owner:

St. Anne’s Parish, Somerville, MA

Architect:

McGinley Kalsow & Associates, Inc., Somerville, MA

Timeline:

May – June 2011

Cost:

$90,000

Sacred Heart Parish

Masonry Restoration of Granite Stone Tower

Location:

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Owner:

Sacred Heart Parish (Archdiocese of Boston)

Architect:

McGinley Kalsow & Associates, Somerville, MA

Timeline:

July – October 2012

Cost:

$195,000

our services

MASONRY

Abbot can provide solutions to correct concrete deterioration, brick and stone structural deficiencies such as misalignments, spalling, delamination, debonding, and building errors.

Abbot will incorporate roofing repair or replacement in conjunction with a comprehensive restoration project.

Construction
Brick and Stone Restoration/Cleaning
Structural Masonry Repairs
“Stone Patching” Brownstone, Terra Cotta, Granite, Limestone
Stone Removal and Replacement
Through-Wall Flashing Repairs
Concrete Repair and Replacement
Historic Masonry Restoration

WEATHERPROOFING

Abbot uses the most current sealant and coating materials on the market today. The substrate, thermal movement between different surfaces, and aesthetics will determine what type of sealant and/or coating is best for your restoration project.

Repointing and Recaulking
Waterproofing
Special Coatings and Sealants

FAÇADE INSPECTION AND EVALUATION

As a service to our clients, Abbot provides comprehensive inspections of the exterior building façade. When appropriate, we team with building envelope consulting engineers and architects to provide specific recommendations for remedial actions.

Removal of Loose or Debonding Building Elements
Netting and Strapping of Failing Masonry

MAINTENANCE

Responsible maintenance practices call for a visual inspection of a masonry building every year or two to check for obvious signs of deterioration.

As a service to our clients, Abbot provides comprehensive evaluations of the exterior building facade to comply with municipal building regulations.

The City of Boston’s “Facade Ordinance Code” requires that exterior walls and appurtenances of “high rise” commercial buildings whose height is greater than 70 feet be inspected periodically for safety. In fact, the law requires inspection every year for “unoccupied” buildings and every five years for “occupied” buildings. Abbot teams with architect/engineering professionals to help facilitate the practical aspects of the inspection process.