Cutler Associates was recently recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Massachusetts Chapter at its annual Excellence in Construction awards. The firm was recognized for its design-build renovation of the Mead Hall student residence complex at Mount Holyoke College.

The Excellence in Construction competition is a nationwide program held annually to publicly recognize quality and innovation in construction. Winners are selected by a jury of industry professionals and building owners.

“This recognition is particularly gratifying for all of us at Cutler because the awards are made by industry peers and clients,” said Fred Mulligan, president of Cutler Associates. “We see the award as one recognizing the entire building team.”

Cutler Associates, an east-coast architecture and construction firm headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, offered a single-source, design-build solution to renovate the century-old Mead Hall student housing complex. The 42,000-square-foot project reconfigured underutilized spaces to create new common areas, add student beds, address accessibility concerns, and restore the facility to its original historic grandeur. The team was able to implement the award-winning design while also meeting the college’s goals for schedule and budget.