Pre-Construction Planning
Scope, budget, and schedule locked before we break ground — so there are no surprises once we do.
Learn moreBuilt on time. Built right.
Built on time. Built right.
We finish what we start — and we don't surprise you with the bill.
Licensed & insured · 20+ years · Boston
- Years in business
- 20+
- Projects delivered
- 340+
- Delivered on schedule
- 98%
- Average client rating
- 4.9
Years in business
Projects delivered
Delivered on schedule
Average client rating
What we do
Our services
A full range of construction services, handled under one accountable team.
Commercial Build-Out
Office, retail, and hospitality interiors built to spec and delivered on schedule.
Learn moreRenovation & Restoration
Modernizing what's there while respecting what's worth keeping — a Boston specialty.
Learn moreTenant Improvement
Fit-outs that turn a lease into a working space, on the timeline your lease demands.
Learn moreDesign-Build
One team, one contract, one accountable partner from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Learn moreProject Management
Owner's-rep and construction management for clients who bring their own design team.
Learn moreWhy us
Why clients choose Ironcrest Construction
Weekly photo updates
Every client gets a Friday recap from their named site lead — progress photos, what got done this week, and what's next. You never have to wonder where your project stands or chase someone for an answer.
No surprise change orders
We price the whole scope before we break ground and flag anything that could move the number long before it does. When a change is genuinely needed, you approve it in writing first — never on the invoice.
Fixed, honest timelines
The completion date we hand you at signing is the one we build to. We sequence trades, order long-lead materials early, and protect the schedule so your space opens when you planned to open it.
In-house crews
Carpentry, framing, and finish work are done by Ironcrest crews who have built together for years — not a rotating cast of the lowest weekly bid. Consistent hands mean consistent quality and accountability.
Transparent budgets
Line-item budgets, open-book allowances, and real-time cost tracking. You see where every dollar goes, so the number on day one still makes sense on the day we hand over the keys.
One accountable lead, on-site daily
We don't subcontract project management. Each job has a single superintendent who is on-site every day, knows your project cold, and answers their phone when you call.
How it works
A clear path from first call to handover
Pre-construction & planning
Before anyone picks up a tool, we lock the scope, the budget, and the schedule. We pull and manage every permit, value-engineer where it saves you money without cutting corners, and order long-lead materials early so nothing stalls mid-build. You sign off on a fixed plan — not a guess.
Build-out
Your assigned superintendent runs the site daily and sequences in-house crews and vetted trade partners so the work flows in the right order. We hold weekly coordination meetings, keep the site clean and safe, and document everything as we go.
Weekly updates
Every Friday you get a photo recap and a short written summary: what was completed, what's coming next week, and where we stand against the schedule and budget. If something needs a decision from you, you'll have it in plenty of time.
Punch-list & handover
We walk the space with you, build a punch-list together, and close every item before we call it done. You receive a complete closeout package — warranties, as-builts, permit sign-offs, and maintenance guidance — and a standing line to call if anything comes up after move-in.
Recent work
Projects we've delivered
Office
Seaport District, Boston, MA
Seaport Tech Headquarters Fit-Out
22,000 sq ft two-floor office build-out
A full two-floor headquarters for a growing software company — open work areas, a town-hall stair, conference rooms, and a full café pantry. Phased to let the team move in floor-by-floor.
Delivered 11 days ahead of the lease commencement date
Retail
Back Bay, Boston, MA
Newbury Street Flagship Retail
4,800 sq ft ground-floor retail build-out
A high-end flagship store on Newbury Street with custom millwork, feature lighting, and a restored historic storefront. Built after-hours to keep the block's other tenants undisturbed.
Opened in time for the holiday retail season — zero change orders
Hospitality
North End, Boston, MA
North End Restaurant Conversion
3,600 sq ft restaurant build-out in a historic building
Converted a former retail space in a century-old building into a 90-seat restaurant with a full commercial kitchen, bar, and exposed brick-and-beam dining room.
Passed health and building inspections on the first walkthrough
Healthcare
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Outpatient Medical Suite
6,200 sq ft outpatient clinic build-out
Exam rooms, a procedure suite, and a lab for a multi-specialty practice. Built under strict infection-control measures while the adjacent suites stayed open to patients.
Delivered on schedule with full OSHPD-style infection-control protocols
Office
Financial District, Boston, MA
Financial District Law Office Renovation
14,500 sq ft full-floor office renovation
A complete refresh of a full floor for an established law firm — new partner offices, a client conference center, and upgraded MEP systems, all while the firm worked from a temporary floor.
Completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule, 3% under budget
Hospitality
Somerville, MA
Somerville Boutique Hotel Lobby & F&B
9,100 sq ft hotel lobby and restaurant renovation
A reimagined arrival experience, lobby bar, and 70-seat restaurant for a boutique hotel. Phased construction kept guest rooms occupied and the front desk running the entire time.
Phased to keep the hotel open and revenue-generating throughout
Reviews
What clients say
5.0 average · 6 reviews
“Their site superintendent texted me weekly with photo updates the entire build. No agency or builder I've worked with does this. I always knew exactly where my office stood, and we opened on the day they promised at signing.”
Jennifer Castellano
Seaport District, Boston, MA · via Google
“We've built three restaurants with three different contractors. Ironcrest is the only one that never hit us with a surprise change order. The budget they quoted in pre-construction is the budget we paid. I will not use anyone else again.”
Antonio Marchetti
North End, Boston, MA · via Google
“Our clinic stayed open to patients the entire time they were building the suite next door. You'd never have known a construction crew was there — clean, quiet, and respectful of an active medical practice. Delivered right on schedule.”
Dr. Rachel Okafor
Cambridge, MA · via Google
“As a tenant on a tight lease clock, the schedule was everything to me. Ironcrest handed us the keys eleven days early. The single point of contact made the whole process painless — one person who actually answered the phone.”
Brian Tomlinson
Back Bay, Boston, MA · via Google
“We renovated a full floor while our firm kept working one floor down. The weekly reports and open-book budget meant our partners trusted the process the whole way. Came in under budget and ahead of schedule — almost unheard of in this city.”
Margaret Holloway
Financial District, Boston, MA · via Google
“The retail build-out for our flagship was done entirely after hours so the rest of the block wasn't disrupted. The custom millwork is gorgeous and the historic storefront restoration was handled with real care. We opened in time for the holidays exactly as planned.”
Sophie Lindqvist
Newbury Street, Boston, MA · via Google
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle permits?
Yes — full permitting service included in every project scope.
Minimum project size?
We work on commercial builds from $250K to $15M.
Insurance coverage?
$10M general liability, $5M umbrella, fully bonded in MA and NH.
Ready to start your project?
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll put together a clear, no-obligation estimate for Boston, Cambridge, Somerville.