News / Recognition

Columbia strives for construction excellence.

We have been recognized for our performance excellence in the completion of many building projects. Many celebrate the very best in design and construction in the A/E/C industry. A brief listing of some of our awards include:
Awards

Over the years, Columbia Construction has participated in a number of national award ceremonies.

Columbia Participates In Event to Support Horizons for Homeless Children
Columbia Participates In Event to Support Horizons for Homeless Children
June 12, 2018
Columbia Construction Company Promotes Two Employees
Columbia Construction Company Promotes Two Employees
May 22, 2018
Columbia Wins AGC Massachusetts Merit Safety Award for 2017
Columbia Wins AGC Massachusetts Merit Safety Award for 2017
May 10, 2018
Columbia Elevates Safety During National Safety Week
Columbia Elevates Safety During National Safety Week
May 7, 2018
Josh Dretchen Promoted to Senior Project Manager
Josh Dretchen Promoted to Senior Project Manager
May 1, 2018
Siggy Pfendler Featured in NEREJ's 2018 Women in Construction Edition
Siggy Pfendler Featured in NEREJ's 2018 Women in Construction Edition
April 9, 2018
Brittany Boilard Featured in NEREJ's 2018 Women in Construction Edition
Brittany Boilard Featured in NEREJ's 2018 Women in Construction Edition
April 9, 2018
Register for LCI New England's Case Study: 3P Project in Healthcare on April 12th
Register for LCI New England's Case Study: 3P Project in Healthcare on April 12th
April 6, 2018
Columbia Construction Promotes Five Employees
Columbia Construction Promotes Five Employees
March 28, 2018
New England BioLabs’ new Rowley Cleanroom Manufacturing Facility
New England BioLabs’ new Rowley Cleanroom Manufacturing Facility
January 29, 2018
'Tis the Season
'Tis the Season
December 18, 2017
Columbia Welcomes Eight New Employees
Columbia Welcomes Eight New Employees
November 17, 2017
Hobbs Brook Management Announces Interior Renovations at 81 Wyman Street in Waltham
Hobbs Brook Management Announces Interior Renovations at 81 Wyman Street in Waltham
November 13, 2017
FM Global Opens State-of-the-Art Training Facility
FM Global Opens State-of-the-Art Training Facility
November 10, 2017
Columbia Welcomes Bill Sayles as Director of Life Science Services
Columbia Welcomes Bill Sayles as Director of Life Science Services
November 2, 2017
WCVB Celebrates Grand Opening of Newsroom
WCVB Celebrates Grand Opening of Newsroom
September 12, 2017
Columbia's Day of Service at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm
Columbia's Day of Service at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm
September 8, 2017
Columbia Named a 2017 Top Charitable Contributor by Boston Business Journal
Columbia Named a 2017 Top Charitable Contributor by Boston Business Journal
September 7, 2017
The Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters project is a finalist in the 2017 AEC Excellence Awards!
The Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters project is a finalist in the 2017 AEC Excellence Awards!
September 1, 2017
The Harmon Apartments Team Celebrates the Groundbreaking of a New 36 Unit Residential Facility
The Harmon Apartments Team Celebrates the Groundbreaking of a New 36 Unit Residential Facility
August 8, 2017
Boston University's Admissions Center Earns a Boston Society of Architects Honor Award for Design Excellence
Boston University's Admissions Center Earns a Boston Society of Architects Honor Award for Design Excellence
2017
Columbia is a Proud Supporter of the 15th Annual Scleroderma Foundation New England Charity Golf Tournament
Columbia is a Proud Supporter of the 15th Annual Scleroderma Foundation New England Charity Golf Tournament
July 17, 2017
Dassault Systèmes and MIT 3DEXPERIENCE Lab Team Celebrates the Grand Opening
Dassault Systèmes and MIT 3DEXPERIENCE Lab Team Celebrates the Grand Opening
July 6, 2017
Columbia Breaks Ground on Siemens Healthineers Campus Expansion in Walpole
Columbia Breaks Ground on Siemens Healthineers Campus Expansion in Walpole
June 30, 2017
Hobbs Brook Management Featured for Sustainable Office Environment
Hobbs Brook Management Featured for Sustainable Office Environment
June 29, 2017
Columbia Construction Company Receives AGC Merit Safety Award
Columbia Construction Company Receives AGC Merit Safety Award
June 27, 2017
Columbia Construction Company Welcomes Five New Hires
Columbia Construction Company Welcomes Five New Hires
June 26, 2017
Shawn Gallant Named Vice President of Columbia Interiors
June 19, 2017
Columbia Construction Company Recognizes Four Dynamic Leaders
Columbia Construction Company Recognizes Four Dynamic Leaders
June 12, 2017
The Boston MedFlight Team Celebrates the Groundbreaking of a New 54,000 SF Facility
The Boston MedFlight Team Celebrates the Groundbreaking of a New 54,000 SF Facility
June 7, 2017
Columbia Breaks Ground on a new STEM Building on the St. Mary's Campus in Lynn
June 6, 2017
Bill Carpenter Named Interiors Director of Preconstruction and Estimating
May 16, 2017
Katy Tassmer Joins Columbia Construction Company
May 3, 2017
Columbia Construction Company Expands With Five New Hires
Columbia Construction Company Expands With Five New Hires
May 2, 2017
Columbia Construction Completes the Expansion of Spaulding Rehab Hospital Cape Cod
Columbia Completes the Expansion of Spaulding Rehab Hospital Cape Cod
January 17, 2017
Sharon Jozokos Joins Columbia Construction as New Director of Healthcare Services
Sharon Jozokos Joins Columbia Construction as New Director of Healthcare Services
September 22, 2016
Columbia Welcomes Jim Liston as New MEP Director
Columbia Welcomes Jim Liston as New MEP Director Expanding Our Capabilities
July 13, 2016
Columbia Construction Gains Recognition for Completing Two of the Highest LEED Rated Projects
Columbia Construction Gains Recognition for Completing Two of the Highest LEED Rated Projects
February 23, 2016
Columbia Breaks Ground on the Spaulding Cape Cod Rehab Facility in Sandwich, MA
Columbia Breaks Ground on the Spaulding Cape Cod Rehab Facility in Sandwich, MA
February 4, 2016
Fisheries & Wildlife's Zero Net Energy Building Earns BSA Honor Award for Sustainable Design
Fisheries & Wildlife's Zero Net Energy Building Earns BSA Honor Award for Sustainable Design
2016
MIT's NW23 Earns a Historical Commission Preservation Award
2016
Fisheries & Wildlife's Zero Net Energy HQ Wins Green Bldg Leadership Award
Fisheries & Wildlife's Zero Net Energy HQ Wins Green Bldg Leadership Award
2016
Columbia Construction Completes Subaru of New England's New Headquarters
Columbia Construction Completes Subaru of New England's New Headquarters
November 6, 2015
Columbia Construction is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Four Employees
Columbia Construction is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Four Employees
September 29, 2015
Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center Celebrates Recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center Celebrates Recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
September 24, 2015
Long Standing Employee Dave Stodden Named Vice President of Preconstruction and Estimating
Long Standing Employee Dave Stodden Named Vice President of Preconstruction and Estimating
July 20, 2015
Columbia is Featured as Company of the Month as We Celebrate 90 Years!
Columbia is Featured as Company of the Month - Celebrating 90 Years in Business!
June 22, 2015
Columbia Construction Completes Wayfair's New Copley Place Headquarters
Columbia Construction Completes Wayfair's New Copley Place Headquarters
June 2, 2015
Columbia Construction Reflects Back on 90 Years in Business and the Transformation of Our Skyline
Columbia Construction Reflects Back on 90 Years in Business and the Transformation of Our Skyline
April 9, 2015
Columbia Construction is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Six Employees
Columbia Construction is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Six Employees
March 12, 2015
Columbia Honors the Keolis and Waltham Watch Factory Team with the Sam Lilly Award
Columbia Honors the Keolis and Waltham Watch Factory Team with the Sam Lilly Award
January 29, 2015
The USGBC Gives the Fisheries an Innovative Green Design Award
The USGBC Gives the Fisheries an Innovative Green Design Award
2015
BU’s Admissions Center Wins a Preservation Achievement Award
BU’s Admissions Center Wins a Preservation Achievement Award
2015
IFMA Awards BSCI the Best Practices Medium Project Award
IFMA Awards BSCI the Best Practices Medium Project Award
2015
Columbia Construction Happily Celebrates the Upcoming New Year and... Our 90th Anniversary!
Columbia Construction Happily Celebrates the Upcoming New Year and... Our 90th Anniversary!
January 1, 2015
The Carbonite Team Brings Home IIDA’s People Choice Award!
The Carbonite Team Brings Home IIDA’s People Choice Award!
2015
Columbia and Fellow Team Members Celebrate the Completion of 404 Wyman Street's Solar Array
Columbia and Fellow Team Members Celebrate the Completion of 404 Wyman Street's Solar Array
December 11, 2014
Carbonite moves into its new headquarters at Lafayette City Center in downtown Boston.
Carbonite moves into its new headquarters at Lafayette City Center in downtown Boston.
December 1, 2014
Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters NEREJ's Project of the Month
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters NEREJ's Project of the Month
October 27, 2014
The Columbia and MPA Team Launch a Special Video Release - of Boston Scientific's New HQ
The Columbia and MPA Team Launch a Special Video Release - of Boston Scientific's New HQ
October 20, 2014
Wentworth’s Gelfand Lab is Officially Open, Celebrating a Ribbon Cutting in October.
Wentworth’s Gelfand Lab is Officially Open, Celebrating a Ribbon Cutting in October.
October 17, 2014
Columbia Participates in USGBC LEED Showcase Featuring Dassault Systèmes'
Columbia Participates in USGBC LEED Showcase Featuring Dassault Systèmes' Headquarters
October 1, 2014
Topping Off Celebration of 300 Cambridge Street Office & Retail Building
Topping Off Celebration for the New Office and Retail Space at 300 Cambridge Street
September 26, 2014
Rapid7's New Headquarters at 100 Summer Street Featured in High-Profile Monthly
Rapid7's New Headquarters at 100 Summer Street Featured in High-Profile Monthly
September 24, 2014
Columbia and Team Members Celebrate the Topping Off of NE Subaru's Headquarters in Norwood
Columbia and Team Members Celebrate the Topping Off of NE Subaru's Headquarters in Norwood
September 22, 2014
Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center Topping Off Celebration in Brighton
Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center Topping Off Celebration in Brighton
September 19, 2014
Columbia Completes Twitter's New Office in Cambridge as Featured in NEREJ
Columbia Completes Twitter's New Office in Cambridge as Featured in NEREJ
September 10, 2014
Columbia Releases an Article Focusing on the Latest Trends in Lobby Design - by Shaun Lover
Columbia Releases an Article Focusing on the Latest Trends in Lobby Design - by Shaun Lover
August 15, 2014
The Waltham Watch Factory Residences is Featured on WCVB's Chronicle
The Residences at Waltham Watch Factory as Featured on WCVB's Chronicle
July 9, 2014
Carbonite’s Headquarters Planned for Lafayette City Center in Downtown Crossing
Carbonite’s Headquarters Planned for Lafayette City Center in Downtown Crossing
June 23, 2014
Columbia Celebrates the Opening of Wentworth's Altschuler Computer Center
Columbia Celebrates the Opening of Wentworth's Altschuler Computer Center
May 16, 2014
Columbia Completes Solar Panel Installation at FUJIFILM's Bedford, MA Facility
Columbia Completes the PV Solar Panel Installation at FUJIFILM's Bedford, MA Facility
May 15, 2014
The IRS Federal Office Building Receives a BSA Citation Award for Design Excellence
The IRS Federal Office Building Receives a BSA Citation Award for Design Excellence
May 6, 2014
Waltham Watch Factory Team Wins USGBC Massachusetts Green Innovation Award!
Waltham Watch Factory Team Wins USGBC Massachusetts Green Innovation Award!
April 22, 2014
Columbia's Recent Feature: Connecting the Dots on Active Campus Environments
Columbia's Recent Feature: Connecting the Dots on Active Campus Environments
March 11, 2014
Waltham Watch Recieves a Merit Award for Landscape Rehabilitation
Waltham Watch Recieves a Merit Award for Landscape Rehabilitation
2014
A+Award (Architizer A+ Awards) for Harvard's 224 Western Avenue Studio
A+Award (Architizer A+ Awards) for Harvard's 224 Western Avenue Studio
2014
The Loews Hotel Boston Provides a Sneak Peek of their Newly Remodeled Rooms
The Loews Hotel Boston Provides a Sneak Peek of their Newly Remodeled Rooms
December 6, 2013
FM Global's New Norwood Office Building Featured as NEREJ's Project of the Month
FM Global's New Norwood Office Building Featured as NEREJ's Project of the Month
November 20, 2013
Amazon Moves into New Offices at the Riverfront Office Complex in Cambridge
Amazon Moves into New Offices at the Riverfront Office Complex in Cambridge
October 9, 2013
MCLA Celebrates the Grand Opening of their New Center for Science & Innovation
MCLA Celebrates the Grand Opening of their New Center for Science & Innovation
October 7, 2013
WHOI Wins AIA New England Citation Award for Design Excellence
WHOI Wins AIA New England Citation Award for Design Excellence
2013
Langham Hotel Wins IIDA New England’s Best Design Award
Langham Hotel Wins IIDA New England’s Hospitality Design Award
2013
Langham Hotel Wins the IESNA Illumination Award for a Conversion Project
Langham Hotel Wins the IESNA Illumination Award for a Conversion Project
2013
CoreNet Global New England’s Best New Workplace Award Goes to Dassault Systèmes
CoreNet Global New England’s Best New Workplace Award Goes to Dassault Systèmes
2012
Waltham Watch Earns the Paul E. Tsongas Award from Preservation Massachusetts
Waltham Watch Earns the Paul E. Tsongas Award from Preservation Massachusetts
2012
Corenet New England’s Award of Excellence for Sustainability Goes to 175-185 Wyman Street
Corenet New England’s Award of Excellence for Sustainability Goes to 175-185 Wyman Street
2010
Waltham Watch Wins Building Design + Construction’s Reconstruction Award
Waltham Watch Wins Building Design + Construction’s Reconstruction Award
2010