Erland Construction Completes Breakwater House for Lighthouse School

Chelmsford, MA – Erland Construction, in partnership with TBA Architects, is proud to announce the completion of Breakwater House, a new 23,000sf facility on the Lighthouse School campus in Chelmsford. The state-of-the-art building will provide a centralized space for the school’s bioeducational, vocational, and therapeutic services, supporting its 56-year mission to nurture and empower special needs students.

Breakwater House was built to enhance the student experience by bringing all curriculum and educational services to one central campus. The new facility includes an indoor play space, a library, an art room, nurse and teaching offices, and additional classrooms, all thoughtfully designed to promote total life development. In addition to the covered spaces the new building provides, Erland also constructed a new parking lot to support the growing needs of the school community.

“The experience partnering with Erland Construction and TBA Architects on this project has been exceptional,” said Dr. Scott Bartis, Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse School. “Their expertise and commitment to our mission were evident at every stage of the project. The completion of Breakwater House is a dream realized for our community, and the excitement of finally having all our students and faculty together on one campus is immeasurable.”

Ben McConchie, Academic Group Manager at Erland, shared, “It’s been wonderful becoming a part of the Lighthouse School community, from joining in their many traditions to celebrating the end and start of the school year together. We’re thrilled to have been a part of this journey with them and to see everyone come together on one campus.”

The completion of Breakwater House marks an important milestone for Lighthouse School. It unifies students and faculty at a single location and paves the way for future program expansion. Throughout the project, Erland remained committed to ensuring safety and minimizing disruption to the school’s ongoing education and treatment services.

Erland is honored to have partnered with Lighthouse School on this transformative project, reinforcing our dedication to building spaces that enrich the lives of students, faculty, and the community.

About Erland Construction
Over the past 47 years, Erland has been committed to developing and empowering its people to deliver outstanding construction management services through a collaborative and rewarding experience, resulting in successful projects, long-term relationships, and real value for clients. The Company is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, and specializes in new construction and renovations in major market sectors, including academic, corporate, commercial, residential, senior living, hospitality, advanced technology, and life sciences. For more information, visit www.erland.com.

About Lighthouse School, Inc.
Lighthouse School Inc. is a private, not-for-profit human service corporation serving the needs of students aged 3 to 22 with a wide array of disabilities as both a school and a treatment center. Their services are designed to promote total life development, both in school, and at home. Students live in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, and are transported to and from Lighthouse School daily. Lighthouse School has successfully helped a diverse range of children for over 50 years, providing quality treatment and educational services to meet their needs.