ROCKLAND, PLYMOUTH, MA, ISSUED MARCH 16, 2026… Acella Construction Corporation, a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston, is proud to have served as general contractor for the new Emergency Assistance Shelter Program for the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. The 26-family shelter is located at 54 Industrial Park Road in Plymouth.
The $7 million, 11,230-square-foot new shelter includes 26 bedrooms, a kitchen, dining spaces, laundry facilities, meeting rooms, and reception areas.
The project involved renovation of a vacant industrial park office building; as such Acella’s scope of work encompassed selective demolition, site improvements, new concrete foundations, masonry, structural steel, and complete rough and finish carpentry.
The building envelope was constructed with new insulation, siding, roofing, windows, doors, storefront, and glazing. This was followed by a complete interior buildout, including drywall, flooring, painting, millwork, specialties, and furnishings. New plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, fire alarm, and generator system were installed, along with a KONE passenger elevator, resulting in a fully code-compliant and operational facility delivered in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
The Acella team completed the project within a 46-week construction schedule. Architectural design was performed by R2 Architects of Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Open as of February 12, the 26-family shelter provides safe, temporary housing for families along with professional case management and support services, including school enrollment, coordinated services, child care, and children’s programming.
“We could not have been more happy partnering with the team at Acella,” said Suzanne R. Giovanetti, CEO of Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. “Their professionalism, flexibility, and continued communication, combined with their quality construction practices, helped to make this dream of ours become a reality that will help so many.”
“Being part of a project that directly supports families in need was deeply meaningful to our team,” said Ryan LaVangie, vice president of sales and marketing at Acella Construction Corporation. “The Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless does extraordinary work and we’re proud to deliver a safe, welcoming facility that meets the highest standards of quality and care.”
About Acella Construction Corporation
Founded in 2003, Acella delivers a premium suite of construction management services, including design-build and pre-construction solutions for business owners, commercial real estate developers, and discerning institutional and retail clients.
Acella, a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), is located at 400 Hingham Street, Rockland, MA 02370. For more information, please visit www.acellaconstruction.com or call 781.681-9240.