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PROJECT TEAM INCLUDED: COASTAL GLAZING; BUILDING ENGINEERING RESOURCES, INC. Acella Construction collaborates with DJSA Architecture to complete Big Blue Swim School in Framingham, Mass.
Congratulations to the Big Blue Swim School Project Team.
FRAMINGHAM, MA Acella Construction Corporation, a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston, announces completion of the Big Blue Swim School, the second franchise location to open in Massachusetts. A ribbon-cutting was held on December 12 th , officially opening the facility located at 235 Old Connecticut Path. The $1.9 million project converted a vacant 6,650 s/f retail space within the RK Center II, an active shopping plaza anchored by Stop & Shop. Scope of the work performed by the Acella team included a com- prehensive transformation of the existing suite, beginning with a full demolition of all interior partitions, ceilings, fixtures, and slab areas required for new utilities and pool installation. Exterior work included removal of existing sidewalks and rampstoconstructanewADA-com- pliant entry ramp and stair system, as well as installation of a new 6”
to specialized finishes,” said Ryan LaVangie, vice president of sales and marketing. “Our team’s experience in this niche construction space allowed us to deliver a swim school that meets the highest standards of safety and quality – all hallmarks of the Big Blue Swim School brand.”
Founded in 2003, Acella delivers a premium suite of construction management services, including design-build and pre-construction solutions for business owners, commercial real estate developers, and discerning institutional and retail clients.
sanitary sewer line extending to the parking lot manhole. A major component of the project included the construction of Big Blue’s signature in-ground gunite swimming pool, measuring 1,445 s/f with depths ranging from 3’6” to 4’. The pool holds approximately 37,931 gallons of water, operating at a flow rate of over 200 gpm to achieve a three-hour turnover cycle. Exten - sive interior sawcutting, grading, backfilling, specialized structural preparation supported the installa- tion, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems were upgraded to support aquatic operations. Additional project features in- clude the installation of a new anodized aluminum storefront and vestibule, epoxy flooring through - out the facility, and acoustic sound baffles to enhance comfort during instruction. Sitework, concrete foundations, grading, and restoration were also completed to support the
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building’s new layout, which also features 10 changing stations, six showers, three bathrooms and one pool equipment room. The project team included DJSA Architects as architect of record, Bohler Engineering providing civil engineering services, and Building Engineer Resources overseeing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design. CBRE/RK Centers served as broker and landlord for the project. With the opening of the new site, Acella Construction has now com- pleted two Big Blue Swim School projects in Massachusetts – the first in Methuen, in operation since May of 2023. Acella is presently work - ing on a third Big Blue location in Dartmouth, Mass., demonstrating
its ongoing partnership with the franchise. Big Blue Swim School Framing- ham offers weekly, year-round 30- to 45-minute swim lessons for children beginning at just three months old, seven days a week. Level-appropri - ate, engaging lessons are led by pro - fessional instructors. The franchise sets itself apart from other swim schools with 90-degree, ultra-clean water, a comfortable viewing area to keep an eye on swimmers, plenty of private changing rooms, fall-proof, anti-microbial flooring throughout the facility, free Wi-Fi and ample parking. “Aquatic facilities demand a unique level of precision and exper- tise, from advanced filtration systems
From: JP Run Date: 01/16/26
From: JP Run Date: 01/09/26
Acella Construction Corp..............................Construction Manager DJSA Architecture PC...............................................................Architect Coastal Glazing...........................................................Glass and Glazing Building Engineering Resources, Inc..........................MEP Engineer Big Blue Swim School Project Team
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