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Integrated Builders completes $2.5 million office renovation for DCS Corp.; Cormier and Cocker of Maugel serve as architects

Integrated Builders completed the renovation of a 30,000 s/f, Class-A flex/office space at 295 Foster St., on behalf of DCS Corp. The project comprised over $2.5 million in significant renovations and consolidated DCS Corp.'s Harvard and Waltham offices into the single location. Integrated Builders' project manager Dean Kelliher and project superintendent Greg Webster worked alongside Sarah Cormier and Jonathan Cocker of Maugel Architects, as well as RDK Engineers, throughout the entirety of the renovation. DCS Corp. was represented by Rhonda Thomas of Diversified Project Management. "We are excited to announce the completion of 295 Foster St., as the renovations secure the property as a premier asset in the North West market," said Jay Dacey, president of Integrated. "The project required significant attention and specifications to meet the unique requirements of DCS Corp. We are confident that the building's newly updated spaces make greater use of the facility and will allow the tenant to better serve their clients going forward." The renovations at 295 Foster St. included the demolition of a 30-foot high section of exterior brick wall and the removal of a 1,000 s/f section on the second floor so that large U.S. Army vehicles can be housed for customized outfitting. Additionally, in order to capture corrosive chemicals and garage run off, two separate containment tanks were provided by Highland Tank, resulting in a significant amount of plumbing renovations. To support the project and operations of DCS Corp., all new HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, and electric systems were installed. 295 Foster St. is a 100,000 s/f, building owned and operated by Ferris Development, LLC, the asset has recently undergone significant renovations in the lobby and bathrooms, securing it as a top destination in the market. Tenants of the property enjoy a fitness center, full-service cafeteria, ample parking, and flexible layouts and sizes. The property is situated at the intersection of Rtes. 495 and 2 and is two minutes from the Fitchburg/South Acton commuter line. Additionally, the building has direct access to the I-128 inner loop and the I-495 outer beltways, as well as the MassPike.
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