PROCON scheduled for summer finish of Residence Inn Concord

Residence Inn by Marriott - Concord, MA

Concord, MA PROCON construction crews are hard at work framing the historical town’s first large-scale hotel. The Residence Inn by Marriott is going up at 320 Baker Ave. and is located over a mile from Concord Center and 19 miles west of Boston. Waterford Development shares joint ownership in the venture with XSS Hotels. The two companies teamed again with longtime design-build partner PROCON who also designed the 77,250 s/f hospitality project.

The 3-story hotel will feature stylish extended-stay king and queen studios with fully outfitted kitchens in each room. Guests of the hotel may enjoy numerous amenities that include a saltwater pool, fitness room, bar, and a breakfast lounge area. The exterior is complimented by a large patio with comfortable seating and fire pits for outdoor enjoyment. Environmental elements are incorporated into the design such as white roof, LED lighting throughout and high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. 

Foundation placement on the Residence Inn began in August 2015 concurrent with underground utilities that completed in the first week of October. With the utilities in and back-filled, slab-on-grade work commenced in mid-October. Framework and roof construction was finished at the end of January in readiness for windows, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. The PROCON project manager remarked on how work is progressing. “Site conditions have been favorable since the start and construction is progressing as expected. We anticipate that the job will be completed on schedule this summer.”

Concord is one of the oldest towns in the Nation and the locale of the Minuteman National Historical Park that was a backdrop to key events during the American Revolutionary War. It was also called home by some of the greatest literary minds in America, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Its rich cultural heritage makes it a popular destination spot for thousands of annual visitors to the Greater Boston area. The new Residence Inn will provide tourists and visitors to Concord with an additional and closely accessible choice for their accommodation needs.

Waterford Development Corp. was established in 1995 by principals Richard Houlding and Robert Shapiro and has developed over $200 million in real estate in the last 20 years. Waterford Development has combined the unique ability to design, develop, finance, and lease both large and small commercial and residential properties, making them one of the highly respected development companies in the Northeast.

XSS Hotels concentrates on developing dynamic, high-quality lodging with strong brand recognition. XSS Hotels has brought to life over 3,000 hotel guest rooms throughout the Northeast. The XSS Hotels’ portfolio serves the full-service, boutique, upscale extended-stay, select service and upper midscale hotel segments that are licensed with Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and the Intercontinental Hotel Group.

PROCON is a fully integrated in-house design-build firm specializing in hospitality, commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-family residential projects. Celebrating over 80 years of business, PROCON is highly regarded for its single-source philosophy and commitment to client success.