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Spring 2025

COMPANY PROJECT UPDATES

Daniel Marr & Son Company

*NEW AWARD* The Fieldhouse+ Boston, MA

In Fall 2025, Daniel Marr & Son (DMS) will begin steel erection for The FieldHouse+, a landmark 75,000-square-foot facility located along Mount Vernon Street on Columbia Point. The project is a collaboration between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD) and the Martin Richard Foundation, and aims to serve over 1,000 Boston Public School students from day one.

DMS will work alongside general contractor Lee Kennedy Co. to erect approximately 1,000 tons of steel,  including large plate girders supporting a third-level indoor turf field and long-span composite joists for the roof. Several architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) elements will also be featured throughout the building. Marr Crane & Rigging will provide cranes to support the steel installation, while Marr Scaffolding will supply aerial lifts for ironworker access and shoring as needed during the project.

The FieldHouse+ is a $70 million investment in youth development, designed to support a wide range of programs focused on health, well-being, and community connection. Its state-of-the-art amenities will include indoor courts, a turf field, a fitness center, a rooftop garden, and more. The space is envisioned as a central hub for youth and families.

Marr is proud to play a key role in bringing this new community space to life. The project holds special meaning for the company, as the Club was originally founded in 1974 by Bob and Dan Marr as the Colonel Daniel Marr Boys Club. Over the past 50 years, BGCD has grown tremendously and now serves more than 4,000 youth annually across three Dorchester clubhouses.

General Contractor: Lee Kennedy Co.; Steel Fabricator: Beauce Atlas.

**The Fieldhouse+ groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, April 17th at Columbia Point in Dorchester. The event drew hundreds of attendees – including government officials, stakeholders, and community members – to celebrate the official start of construction.

Scaffold Division

115 Constitution Road Boston, MA

At 115 Constitution Road in Charleston, Marr began work in early January erecting a 600-foot perimeter scaffold, 80 feet high, around the building’s water and Navy Yard sides, including debris netting for demolition protection. A crew of five worked through challenging weather conditions, including cold temperatures and high winds, to safely complete the setup within a month. The scaffolding will remain in place for at least three months and will be dismantled in 20-foot sections as demolition progresses. Due to the building’s exposed location on Boston Harbor, the scaffold tie-in pattern was carefully reinforced to withstand strong winds. Customer: North South Construction.

Shoring Division

American Reparatory Theater Cambridge, MA

Construction is underway for the new home of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University. The new space will feature two flexible performance venues, rehearsal studios, public spaces, and a café, all designed with sustainability in mind. 

Currently, MSC’s Shoring Division is making significant progress on building a 55' x 65' deck for the A.R.T. This deck will eventually support double sheets of plywood decking and be raised 6 feet once the surrounding concrete decks are poured. Additionally, another 20' x 30' deck and two 15' x 20' decks are set to be built. These structures are designed to support a point load of 7,000 lbs. to accommodate a specialized "spider" lift. Once the steel structure is in place, the decks will be used to access higher areas during construction. Customer: Shawmut Design & Construction.

Bleacher Division

129th Boston Marathon Boston, MA

Marr was excited to return to the Boston Marathon Finish Line to assist customer Interstate Rental Services in preparing this renowned stretch along Boylston Street in Back Bay, providing seating for spectators on race day, April 21st. Additionally, Marr delivered and set up temporary bleacher seating on Commonwealth Avenue at Kenmore Square and beneath the Bowker Overpass between Charlesgate West and Charlesgate East. Marr Scaffolding’s powered equipment – a collection of scissors, booms and a telehandler – is featured near the finish line, as well as on Charles Street at the Boston Common. Congratulations to all the runners! Customer: Interstate Rental Services.

Indoor / Outdoor Storage Available Braintree, MA

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to visit Marr Crane & Rigging’s new location in Braintree, we invite you to stop by. Our expanded 16-acre facility is designed to accommodate a range of storage and rigging needs. The site includes two newly constructed, state-of-the-art buildings offering over 80,000 square feet of indoor storage space, as well as 12 acres of outdoor storage. With advanced security measures in place, your equipment is securely stored. Currently, we are holding equipment for several dozen contractors, with additional capacity available. If you’re in the Braintree area, we encourage you to visit and see how our facility can support your needs and benefit your business.

*NEW AWARD* White Stadium Boston, MA

White Stadium, located within Franklin Park in Dorchester, is a 1940s-era facility with a seating capacity of 10,519. After over 80 years of use, the stadium’s structure and facilities have begun to show significant wear. As part of the ongoing renovations, Isaac Blair has been contracted to provide support and shore up the iconic 40-foot-tall, curving clamshell frontispiece while demolition is underway on the West Grandstand concrete bleacher seats, stadium foundation, and concrete floors and columns. Marr Scaffolding Company is assisting with the assembly of the frame and brace scaffolding, which Isaac Blair is then securing to the wall using guy wires anchored to concrete barriers. Completion of the renovated stadium is estimated for spring or summer 2026. Customer: JDC Demolition.

Safety News

National Safety Week 2025 I May 5-9

Falls from elevation remain one of the leading causes of fatalities among construction workers. Proper inspection and rescue training is essential to preventing serious and fatal accidents on the job site.

Look out for more information from Marr ahead of National Safety Week, including guidance and materials to help you plan your own 2025 Stop Falls Stand-Down Program.

The Marr Center for Safety Training is available year-round to all end-users of Marr products. For a full list of training class offerings, click here.

ASM Safety Roundtable Canton, MA

On January 15, 2025, OSHA updated its construction PPE standard, requiring employers to provide properly fitting PPE for workers. This change aligns the construction standard with the existing general industry standard.

On March 19th, Marr hosted the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusett's Safety Roundtable at the Marr Center for Safety Training to discuss the updated PPE standard. Special thanks to Cesar Ahumada from Sales Solutions for his insightful presentation on staying compliant with the new standard. The session featured engaging group discussions and a live demo of products designed to meet the updated guidelines.

Women In Construction Week

35th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids

Join Us for the Rodman Ride for Kids – Saturday, May 17th!

This Spring, Marr employees and friends are gearing up for the Rodman Ride for Kids on Saturday, May 17th. Since the Ride's inception in 1991, Marr has been proudly assembling a team of riders each year to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD).

Over the years, the Marr Cycling Team has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for BGCD, and we’re excited to continue that tradition 35 years later.

How You Can Help:

Whether as a rider or a supporter, you can make a meaningful impact. To join our efforts, please contact Katherine Marr or visit our Team Page here. Fundraising is open now and will run through October 1st.

Together, we can make this year’s ride a success and help improve the lives of countless kids. Your participation truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support!

The following positions are available --

Marr Scaffolding Company: IT Manager, Human Resources Assistant, Associate Safety Representative, Aerial Platforms Sales Representative, Service Advisor / Writer, Compliance Assistant, Equipment and Facilities Coordinator, and Mechanic.

Click here for job descriptions.

Happy Spring!

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