Welcome to our Member Spotlight Q&A series, where we turn the spotlight on the vibrant individuals and businesses that drive innovation and excellence in our Greater Boston region. Join us as we delve into the journeys, inspirations, and impact of our diverse members, highlighting the unique contributions they make to our thriving community.
How would you describe your business in a few sentences?
Coast and Harbor Associates, Inc. (Coast and Harbor), founded in 1988 by Marcella Aguilar Lancome, specializes in assisting public, private and institutional owners to manage the design and construction of their facilities. Our work spans numerous sectors including educational and healthcare facilities, office spaces, residential developments, and specialized governmental projects (including courthouses, border stations, and military facilities).
Can you share a memorable success story or milestone related to your business?
Since becoming a prime Owner’s Project Management consultant in 2005, Coast and Harbor has managed a portfolio of projects with an aggregate value of over $2.75 billion. We have successfully delivered projects across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, and Puerto Rico. One particularly notable achievement has been our management of $500 million in office fit-out projects for the National Capital Region of the US General Services Administration, successfully delivering spaces for virtually every major Federal agency.
How is your business involved in the local community?
Coast and Harbor’s Executive Vice President, Claude Lancome is committed to supporting our community by sharing his time and expertise. He has served on the Board of Director of various local institutions including Salem State University, Urban College of Boston, Thompson Island Education Center, Jewish Vocational Center, Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, and the Massachusetts Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross.
What sets your business apart from others in your industry?
Coast and Harbor has an accomplished and highly experienced leadership team. Our President, Marcella Aquilar Lancome, has over 37 years of experience managing government-sponsored construction projects and has held executive positions at Massport, DPW and HUD. As Executive Vice President, Claude Lancome brings 30 years’ experience in construction management, claims analysis, labor agreements, negotiating and contracting. Coast and Harbor’s reputation allows us to attract top-tier talent across project management disciplines and our carefully selected personnel are known for being proactive, detail oriented, and effective communicators. Coast and Harbor is certified in Massachusetts and several other states as a Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE).
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