Business Details
28 Years
experience
Commercial Construction & Design Services in Marion, MA
South Coast Improvement is a leader in commercial design, construction, and management services, serving diverse industries since 1998. Founded by Tom Quinlan, our team brings decades of experience in senior living, healthcare, education, and hospitality construction. We prioritize preparedness, professionalism, and client collaboration, specializing in occupied renovations that minimize disruption while adhering to strict timelines and budgets. Our expertise extends to design-build, preconstruction, and construction management, with a proven track record in complex projects across Massachusetts and Florida. We maintain strong relationships with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver seamless solutions tailored to client needs.Our commitment to safety, code compliance, and problem-solving has earned us trust in regulated environments. With over 80% of our portfolio focused on senior living and healthcare, we combine technical precision with deep industry knowledge to exceed expectations. Our teams background includes historic renovations, university projects, and international consulting, ensuring a well-rounded approach to every challenge. We emphasize transparent communication, value engineering, and accountability from project inception to completion. This dedication to excellence has solidified our reputation as a preferred partner for demanding construction needs.
Services
Design Build
Preconstruction Services
Construction Management
Senior Living Projects
Healthcare Construction
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We specialize in occupied renovations for senior living and healthcare facilities with 25+ years of focused experience.
- Our team holds FL License #CGC1527936 for construction services in Florida.
- We provide end-to-end project accountability through integrated design-build methodology.
- Our preconstruction planning reduces change orders by aligning client needs with constructability from day one.
- We maintain 98% client retention through transparent budgeting and schedule adherence.
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Professional team
Completed ahead schedule
No complaints received
Highly recommend
Services
Design Build
Our Design-Build service combines architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract. This eliminates coordination conflicts while accelerating project timelines through unified accountability. Clients benefit from transparent budgeting and reduced change orders, particularly in renovation projects requiring precision planning.
Preconstruction Services
We provide comprehensive preconstruction analysis including cost modeling, schedule planning, and risk assessment. Our team collaborates with stakeholders to align design intent with constructability, ensuring accurate budgeting and minimizing surprises during execution for both new builds and renovations.
Construction Management
Our construction management ensures strict schedule adherence, budget control, and quality assurance. Field leaders maintain daily oversight while coordinating subcontractors, managing compliance, and implementing proactive problem-solving to maintain project momentum in occupied or regulated environments.
Senior Living Projects
We specialize in senior living renovations requiring operational continuity. Our approach minimizes resident disruption through phased construction, temporary infrastructure, and strict safety protocols while upgrading facilities to meet modern care standards and regulatory requirements.
Healthcare Construction
Our healthcare construction expertise includes urgent care centers and medical office renovations. We maintain infection control protocols, comply with healthcare regulations, and coordinate work during operational hours to ensure uninterrupted patient care throughout the construction process.
People
Tom Quinlan
Founder
With 30+ years in construction, Tom founded SCIC in 1998 after managing Boston University and Harvard projects. He oversees strategic direction and complex projects, leveraging international consulting experience in construction materials.
Henry Quinlan
President
Henry leads daily operations and project execution. He manages client relationships and ensures adherence to SCIC's standards of professionalism and quality across all construction phases and locations.
Grant LaLiberte
Director of Estimating
Grant oversees cost modeling and budget development. He ensures accurate financial projections for preconstruction services, maintaining SCIC's reputation for transparent budgeting and value engineering.
Sarah Murphy
Director of Safety
Sarah implements safety protocols across all projects. She ensures compliance with OSHA standards and maintains SCIC's exemplary safety record in occupied renovation environments.
Gareth O'Neill
Director of Business Development
Gareth leads business growth initiatives and client acquisition. He expands SCIC's market presence while maintaining relationships with architects, engineers, and industry partners.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide design-build, preconstruction planning, and construction management services for commercial, senior living, healthcare, and education projects.
Do you work outside Massachusetts?
Yes, we operate in Florida and have completed projects across New England and internationally through consulting engagements.
How do you handle occupied renovations?
We use phased construction, temporary infrastructure, and strict safety protocols to minimize disruption in operational environments like senior living facilities.
Can you manage complex project timelines?
Our team consistently delivers projects ahead of schedule using proactive risk analysis and experienced field coordination in challenging conditions.
What sets you apart from other contractors?
We combine 25+ years of senior living expertise with single-source accountability through integrated design-build methodology and transparent communication.
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