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Wendell joins JM Coull

Evelyn Wendell has joined JM Coull, Inc. as project manager. Wendell has worked in the construction industry for the past two decades. She attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, and holds both an Associate in Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Wendell has managed projects for VA Medical Centers, Boston University, Boston College, Harvard University, and other institutions in and around New England. At JM Coull, Wendell is currently managing two laboratory renovations at Boston University (Holmes and White) as well as an HVAC upgrade at Boston College. "Evelyn has proven experience on a variety of projects both within the academic sector as well as healthcare," said project executive Josh Brandt. "Both are key markets for JM Coull and ones we expect significant growth in throughout 2015 and beyond. Her expertise will be a tremendous asset to JM Coull as we continue to expand our resume in these areas." JM Coull is a construction management, design-build, and general contracting firm specializing in new construction and renovations for the education, healthcare, and corporate/industrial markets, including advanced technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and commercial/fit-up. The firm uses an integrated approach to project management and focuses attention on the early phases of a project, using its proprietary StartSmart® process, to ensure overall success. The company works throughout New England from its headquarters in Maynard, Mass. ###
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