Our Story

Today, Boston-based Columbia Construction, with a projected annual volume of $140 million, is ranked as the 10th largest construction management firm, in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. Columbia Construction’s diverse portfolio of projects span the academic, corporate, life sciences, healthcare, and hospitality sectors throughout the Northeast, and Washington D.C.

Columbia Construction  is a third-generation Construction Management company. We have accomplished steady and thoughtful growth since Sam Lilly founded the company in 1925. 

Our Company’s emergence as a respected industry leader over the past 86 years is the result of a culture built on integrity. We strive to listen, understand and work side-by-side with our clients to provide quality construction and to produce exceptional results.